Hi there, I was wondering if I could ask you a quick question? I was wondering what your opinion on Jimmy Z is because he is my favorite character next to Martin and Chris and I wonder what you think about him.
Hello! Thanks for the ask! I love Jimmy, and I think he’s a really underrated character. For one thing, he’s exceptionally good at what he does. An aircraft like the Tortuga has got to be a challenge to maneuver, but he manages to pilot it smoothly wherever the team needs to go, even when he has to dodge trees or other obstacles. And when the going gets really tough, so does our Jimmy. Aside from full-on natural disasters like a tornado or a rogue wave, he’s basically unbeatable when emergency maneuvers or landings are called for.
And flying a turtle ship is far from being his only talent. It’s easy to focus on his fondness for eating and gaming, but let’s not forget that he’s actually a fantastic baker, and he doesn’t just play video games – he designs and programs them as well.
Most importantly, though, Jimmy has some sterling qualities that I think go largely unrecognized. He has a tendency to get frightened or anxious, and his reactions in those situations are often comical, but I think the fact that he is willing to be part of the WK team despite finding many aspects of their work at least somewhat terrifying shows a tremendous amount of courage and loyalty. Taking this emotional context into account, his grace under pressure in the cockpit is all the more impressive, and the times when he pushes through his fear for the sake of the team become downright heroic.
Another rare and admirable aspect of Jimmy’s character is how comfortable he is in his own skin. He understands himself and his own needs, and never tries to be anyone other than who he is, despite being surrounded by people whose personalities are very different. At the same time, he recognizes the importance of personal growth and so is willing to stretch himself from time to time (such as allowing the brothers and their otter friend to give him swimming lessons).
All in all, I think Jimmy is a great character and a huge asset to the WK team!
(Also, he is a precious bby. )