#wraith theory

[candyheartedchy]

Okay just throwing out my own theory that what if Scratch finds out Adia is a ghost instead of being alive while also learning that he’s a wraith and Adia tries to convince him to return to his body (Todd) to finally live life to the fullest because she never had a chance to and don’t want him to make the same mistake she did of not taking chances?

[tornrose24]

There’s details in ‘All in the Mind’ that makes me curious:

1. The memory from Scratch’s childhood is contained in that chest, but a building is used to intially keep it away from Scratch and Molly. I’m curious as to why that was used as an obstacle.

Was it another clue to Scratch’s past? Maybe he worked in an office as an adult. It would seem fitting that something symbolizing his possible adult life would keep something from his childhood out of his reach, especially if there was something about his adult life that wasn’t pleasant (besides him dying of course). Alternatively it could represent one of the locations Adia talked about with him (that being Chicago).

2. On the back of the chest is a sticker of a pyramid (my mind thought it was a Bill Cypher connection at first LOL) and we see that one of the locations Adia talks about is the pyramids of Egypt. She even has three pyramids that he most likely made. (In a previous post, I already talked about how this detail ties back to a certain detail (that being there’s a pyramid amongst Todd’s junk) in the Internship episode).

3. Did anyone notice the shark sticker in the boat during the memory? Interesting future foreshadowing right there....

4. While we don’t see his face, child!Scratch does look like he could easily be the younger version of Todd (assuming that the wraith theory IS correct or that he could be related to him if it isn’t). Ignoring the color filter, the color of his shirt and hair, and even the bangs seem to be major hints. The hair length in the back could also help hint as to which time period Sratch would have been a kid.

5. Though I admit the bangs... kind of remind me of Libby’s a little. Hmmm.... maybe that’s just a coincidence?

6. I think this episode adds to why Scratch is so interested in Molly’s culture on her mom’s side besides her being his friend–he wanted to travel the world with his friend, so of course he’d be curious about Thailand. (Which seemed to be pretty close to one of the stars on Adia’s map).

7. During the title outro I find it interesting that the bubble with Adia’s face cuts in mid song, right at Molly’s part. Hopefully it doesn’t symbolize anything negative and just shows that Scratch might be thinking about her still.

8. As for the monkey... honestly, I have no clue if not even the characters know what the deal with the monkey was.

[fushsiaelectrica]

Scratch back in his good ol' body! 

No one in Brighton can figure out what the hack happened with Todd. It like something breathed new life into him. Weirdest of all is that he keeps asking everyone to call him Scratch. 

All except Molly, Libby, and Darrel who get to call him Uncle Scratch.  

He decided to let his hair grow out and Molly helped with the dye since he missed the ghostly blue hue.

Molly got the hoodie for him too, and despite everyone's protests he insists on the trade mark uncle socks and sandals.  

His human body has also gotten a bit chubbier thanks to Scratch's appetite and Molly loves it because he gives the softest hugs!

The McGees are stilling trying to figure out if its possible adopt a fully grown man. 

[tornrose24]

Examing episodes for the ‘Scratch is a wraith’ theory and details I collected. (Possible spoilers up to season 2, episode 5).

So I decided to rewatch some episodes of Ghost and Molly McGee that featured Todd for some careful observing. Especially regarding the whole ‘Scratch is a wraith theory.’

Season 1

Getting the Band(shell) back together

–Todd’s first appearance. We get to see a bit of the exterior of his house.

–This is the first time Molly meets Todd when she’s collecting money, but he just shuts the door in her face.

Monumental Disaster

–Todd thinks bringing cups to a potluck is a good idea. He seems happy about them or maybe the idea of being included…. Or getting to eat.

–Todd is white and as luck would have it he is seen next to other white townsfolk. However, it’s clear that his skin tone is grayish and a bit more on the pale side compared to the healthier complexions of those other townsfolk.

–The mayor snaps at Todd that cups don’t count. They didn’t count at his 8th birthday and they don’t count then. Apparently, the mayor knew Todd as a child. (This could be important in the future).

–Todd is pretty dejected at being rejected. He walks away… And Scratch pops up seconds later.

–Around the time this episode aired, it was easy to notice the similarities for a keen observer, but I assumed that Todd could have been a living relative/descendant of Scratch’s.

–Seen again with his cups when they reveal the new statue. Seems to be the only person who isn’t smiling/not happy. This is likely the second time he’s seen Molly.

The Festival of Lights

–Todd is seen with a book called Bill and Bob’s OK Adventure. It’s an obvious reference to Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure about two friends time traveling and meeting historical figures. (Hmm, two friends meeting historical figures…. That rings a bell). It’s likely he was going to buy it.

–As pointed out by another, Todd seems to be happy at the mention of food and is ready to grab some of Leah’s creations. (What is something that Scratch really likes again? That’s right, it’s food).

–“I’ll have one.” Do I detect a faint hint of eagerness? However, despite sharing the same voice actor, he doesn’t sound like Scratch here. (Unlike how it’s pretty obvious with Molly and Darryl’s bodies.)

– Unfortunately Scratch beats him to it.

Citizen McGee

–Can be seen in the crowd close to the reporter at the start of the episode. Yet another one of the few times he was in Molly’s presence.

The Internship

I lucked out in seeing this mentioned in regards to the wraith theory.

–This is perhaps one of the most notable times Molly is onscreen with Todd and the most they’ve seemed to interact together. He tells her to “Take my old junk” and we see the following from the pile:

The Bill and Bob book (guess he didn’t like the book or was he just done with it?)

Book on plants opened on a warning about needing to water them.

String of lights

Pyramid

Mason jar

Flashlight

Vase (?)

Toolbox or lunch box with what seems to be his name on it

Box with stars on it (That’s an interesting object)

Cup

Additional brown boxes

Rusty pliers and fork

Rusty pipe (I HOPE that’s all rust)

Basketball with a crown on top

Eyeball attached to spring (hmm, that’s an interesting object too)

Strainer

Some sort of cheese grater?

Opened lock

Robot that says “You are my best robot friend” (voice box was used to create a top secret project). The robot looks like a kid’s toy, looks like something a girl might have owned, and has a rare voice box.

–Actually he’s got a weird assortment of ‘junk.’ Some of it IS junk, but others seem to be possible clues.

–He doesn’t seem to be looking right at Molly and doesn’t seem to care much about what he’s doing.

–He’s also not that tall looking. In fact, he seems close to Molly’s height.

–“I’m Elated.” That line sounds apathetic and slightly irritated. His expression at this line IS similar to a face Scratch might make.

–Again I admit it’s tricky to tell that Dana Snyder is voicing him in this one, despite being credited as his VA (Dana Snyder was listed for additional voices (seperate from Scratch) in the Festival of Lights, but he wasn’t in this one). He doesn’t sound too much like Scratch. (But if the theory is correct, then it’s likely to keep Molly from recognizing his voice.)

–The ghost intern looks a little like a young Scratch, speaking of coincidences. (By the way, I’m going to be mad if the intern is Todd’s soul instead of Scratch.)

–If the theory is correct, then the pawn shop might become important later.

The jig is up

–I almost don’t need to go into too much detail on this one since this one is too obvious. But I will do a few:

–Scratch not only straight up says that Todd acts like he has no soul and is pretty miserable, but the two are seen in the exact same shot together.

–Also Todd’s reaction to getting his lunch down his pants is to just walk awkwardly away. He’s not even freaking out over it. (His behavior reminds me a little of Darryl’s soulless body just taking orders without question).

Season 2

I Wanna Dance with some Ollie

–Todd doesn’t appear in this one, but Scratch is seen reading the same Bill and Bob’s OK Adventure book. I find this detail HIGHLY interesting.

Davenport’s on Demand

–appears during the song and ordered a huge bag of ‘old grapes’ raisins that he has trouble holding up. Well… he’s able to hold the huge thing in the first place. (A few seconds later, the song switches right to Scratch. Kind of interesting that he’s sandwiched between a Molly part and a Scratch part.)

Of course, while Todd isn’t in Molly vs the Ghost World and Double Double Darryl and Trouble, they are very crucial for the theory–in fact, Molly vs the Ghost World was what lead to the creation of the theory. Both siblings’ soulless bodies are discolored and act pretty apathetic… sounds familiar? And of course, Darryl’s body just goes through life and does whatever he is told, as well as do things that aren’t entirely characteristic on his own, like helping the principal in one scene.

So my take on Todd is that he is someone who is apathetic and just goes through life. However, he does seem to want to be included in events at times, especially when food is involved. I admit, the scenes where he is seen with Molly are of interest especially since those are the few times I caught him talking. He’s also mostly been a background character, but some of the stuff I’m seeing adds up and does point to the theory being true. If not, he’s making for one hell of a good red herring.

If anyone has any more from any episodes that I missed to add to this, please let me know. 

[tornrose24]

Was looking through the Ghost and Molly McGee posts when I caught something very interesting.

I saw that Adia had three pyramids in the memory scene. I didn’t think much of it at first.

Now when I looked through some old posts, there was one that had screenshots of the Internship episode when Todd was dropping stuff off. And amongst his ‘old junk’ was a pyramid.

Not just any pyramid, but one that looked like it could possibly be one of the three pyramids Adia had.

I KNEW that pile of junk could be important someday if the Wraith Theory was true. It’s one thing that Scratch’s child self from the back had bangs and a hair color that could be pretty close to Todd’s (even if the memory filter is effecting the coloring of that scene). I didn’t think there could be another connection in that scene until I looked back at that episode.