Editing Gracie

'''Gracie''' is a [[giraffe]] in the {{SER}} who appears in every game to date. She is a fashion designer who offers exclusive items to the [[player]]. In games prior to {{CF}}, she visits the player's [[town]] and will give the player exclusive clothing if a specific task is completed. In {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short}}, she owns [[GracieGrace]], an upscale clothing and furniture store.

Gracie is a lightish-yellow giraffe with big brown spots, an orange nose, ears with pink insides, a pair of ossicones with orangish-brown linings, and big half-closed eyes with indigo eyeshadow. Her short hair, hands, eyelashes, and tail's tip are blackish-brown. She wears a pinkish-purple scarf, a darkish-blue tank top with orange circle patterns surrounded by green rings, and brown fishnet pantyhose. In {{NL|short}}, {{PC|short}} and {{NH|short}}, she also wears a pair of sunglasses, with their frames' colors being the same as her tank top's, on her forehead. Her neck is rather long, making her taller than most characters.

===Gender and characterization in Japan===

Gracie is female in international versions of the games, but in Japanese (and later Korean) versions Gracie is male. Unlike [[Saharah]], whose gender was altered unintentionally, Gracie's change is intentional, since she is depicted as an ''okama'', a slang Japanese term (sometimes derogatory, but also a reclaimed identity term similar to ''queer'' in English) referring to effeminate homosexuals, men who {{Wp|cross-dressing|cross-dress}}, or sometimes transgender women. The localizers of {{PG}} considered this a cultural difference that would not be understood or well-received in America.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Jason Nuyens|date=November 12, 2004|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050315060847/http://www.n-sider.com:80/articleview.php?articleid=371|title=Interviews|site=N-Sider.com|archive-date=March 15, 2005|retrieved=September 25, 2022}}</ref> This is the reason Gracie has a male voice in all [[first-generation]] games, even {{PG|nolink}}. In Japan, the reason {{nihongo|"Grace"|グレース|Gurēsu}} is interested in fashion is intended to be that she is an ''okama'', i.e. a cross-dresser and/or transgender woman, while in international versions it is simply because she is snooty and glamorous.

 

* In all Japanese [[first-generation]] games, Gracie denies the rumor that her real name is {{Nihongo|なべのすけ||Nabenosuke}}; in the English version of {{PG|nolink}}, the name she denies is "Gretchen Gruntch," implying an "ugly" or embarrassing but still female name.

* In {{DnM+}}, when asked about the [[Able Sisters]] store, [[Mabel]] will begin to refer to Gracie as {{Nihongo|なべ||Nabe}} before correcting herself; in the English version of {{PG|nolink}}, she mentions Gracie but does not slip up.

* In {{WW|short}}, in Japanese Gracie may again deny the name as in earlier games; in the English version, the rumor is that she once "wore black with navy," to which she actually admits, again using her focus on fashion to replace the Japanese characterization.

* In {{NLWa}}, the {{I|Gossip Stone|NL}} item shares rumors (mostly tips) about the town. In Japanese, one says "Gracie's real name is Nabe-no-suke, apparently..." while in English it only says "I hear Gracie isn't her real name..."

When Gracie visits towns, she has been known to notice particularly "saucy" looking villagers. After asking them a series of fashion questions, she presents them with the Fashionista Badge, a sign of how close their impression of fashion is to her own. Occasionally, Gracie will include a moldy shirt as a subtle hint. The implication is that the receiver would look better in a moldy shirt from the Gracie line rather than what they are currently wearing. Usually, this gift is given the first time a particular individual receives the badge, perhaps in order, in a somewhat disdainful way, to teach them their proper place in the world of fashion. When talking to other animals in the player's town, the [[snooty]] and sometimes the [[normal]] villagers may give the player a clue as to what Gracie looks for in a Fashionista Badge. Wearing the Gracie shirt will give the player a better chance of getting a Fashionista Badge with a good comment. She will also compliment the player on the choice of clothes.

Gracie also gives an outfit for 300 [[Bell]]s if the player persistently bothers her. Items like the Nile shirt can be given.

In every [[First generation|first-generation ''Animal Crossing'' game]], Gracie can appear as a [[Special character#First-generation Animal Crossing|visitor every two to seven days]]. In the days leading up to her arrival, Copper tells the player that the police station is going to hold a "Bust Illegal Parkers" campaign, the date of which coincides with Gracie's visit. When Gracie is in town, Copper tells the player the acre she is parked in.

 

Gracie stands next to her car in place of a random [[signpost]]. If the player speaks to her, she asks them to wash her car. This can be done by repeatedly pressing {{Input|a|console=GCN}}. If the player is slow, nothing is rewarded; if they are moderately fast, a regular [[clothing]] item is given; and if they complete the task quick enough, Gracie will reward them with one of 30 exclusive "Gracie brand" clothing items.

In all the Japanese games and {{iQue|nolink}}, Gracie is male. In {{PG}}, she is female but still has a male voice.

In {{WW}}, Gracie can visit town on a random weekday, standing in front of her car outside [[town hall]]. When spoken to, she gives the player a four-question quiz about fashion. She then hands the player a Certificate letter containing a rating based on the player's answers as well as a clothing item. A low rating rewards a {{I|moldy shirt|WW}}, a medium rating rewards a {{I|subdued print|WW}}, and a high rating rewards a random [[Able Sisters]] clothing item.

The player references Gracie in the [[catch quote]] for the [[Trash|old tire]], saying "I caught an old tire! Did this come from Gracie's car?!"

Gracie is also featured on two magazine covers in [[Shampoodle]], these magazines are copies of [[Ms. Nintendique]], a fashion and beauty magazine. These magazines can also be seen in [[Shampoodle]] in {{NL}}.

After the player has upgraded Timmy and Tommy's store to [[T.I.Y.]], Gracie will start appearing at the [[event plaza]] on random week days after the player has spent 70,000 Bells. When she appears, she will mention that she is looking for a town where she can open her shop, [[GracieGrace]], but has yet to decide which town she deems worthy enough for her image. Thus, in order to decide, she asks the player to partake in her [[fashion check]].  

If the player manages to pass her [[fashion check]] four times, and if other various requirements are met, [[T.I.Y.]] will upgrade to the [[T&T Emporium]], and Gracie will open her own personal store, [[GracieGrace]], on the third floor.

[[File:Gracie's Poster NH Icon.png|thumb|left|Gracie's poster in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]

Gracie was added in the 2.0 update of {{NH}}, where she can be invited to [[The Roost]] via scanning her amiibo. Additionally, {{I|Gracie's poster|NH}} can be obtained from [[Nook Shopping]] after inviting her to [[Harv's Island|Photopia]] via her [[amiibo]].

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