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“Hello? Hello hello? Well, if you're hearing this, then chances are you've made a very poor career choice.” |
Ralph,[1] better known as Phone Guy, is a supporting character in the Five Nights at Freddy's series and the deuteragonist of Five Nights at Freddy's as well as its sequel game. He was an employee who worked for the establishment Fazbear Entertainment, Inc..
It was once disputed among players if Ralph was actually an ally, however it was later revealed that his tendency to downplay the situation comes from a blind loyalty to Fazbear Entertainment and a deep love of children's entertainment. When he himself began living through the dangerous situations, he recorded a final set of messages with hints for survival so the company would not delete his warnings.
Personality[]
In the first game, Ralph is somewhat nonchalant, with no official explanation as to why. Throughout the game, he does his best to inform the player that there's "nothing to worry about," despite the obvious danger of being caught by the animatronics. It is unknown if he is obligated to lie to the guards, or if he is simply trying to make Mike feel better.
He seems to be very hesitant and awkward at times, often stuttering and laughing nervously, implying that he might be worried about the possibility of someone hearing his warnings and advice regarding the animatronics. Of course, it is also likely that he is generally anxious and on edge due to the thought of imminent danger on his conscience.
Despite his semi-awkward demeanor, he's remarkably good at keeping his cool in situations of stress, including the moments directly preceding his implied death on Night 4.
In the second game, Ralph is seemingly not concerned at all about the animatronics being hostile. This is likely because he was working the day shift during the time, and did not truly understand the danger until taking over the night shift. The only time he ever shows a sense of urgency in his voice is on Night 6's phone call, but even then, he tries hard to maintain his cool. He makes a point to give the player advice for surviving the first few nights, but also keeps insisting that the restaurant is dedicated to employee safety, and that "there is nothing to worry about." He's also very friendly and talkative, often sharing his thoughts with the protagonist.
In the third game, in which Ralph's voice is heard in the training tapes, he's much more formal and less expressive, as he is speaking as an instructor.
Theories and Speculations[]
| "I was the first! I have seen everything!"
This section archives a lot of theories and speculation, which usually occurs from pre-release media, or just things that are still unknown, so please keep that in mind while reading. The page will continue to be updated with the most accurate information as more solid evidence is supplied. |
- It's speculated that the Murray's Costume Manor employee, also named Ralph, is the same as the "Phone Guy" Ralph, which was poached after William offered him better benefits at Fazbear.
Appearances[]
| Game Title | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Five Nights at Freddy's | Major character | First appearance; audio instructor. |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Major character | Audio instructor. |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 3 | Major character | Heard in the training tapes. |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 4 | Cameo | Heard as ambience. |
| Ultimate Custom Night | Major character | Selectable antagonist. |
| Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted | Major character | Audio instructor. |
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References[]
- ↑ You're feeling a bit nostalgic and thinking about your legacy as "The Phone Guy," so you decide to leave a message for the next person in this chair. [...] "Hello? Hello, hello? Uh, I wanted to record a message for you ... to help you get settled in on your first night. Um, I actually worked in that office before you. I'm ... finishing up my last week now, as a matter of fact, so ... I know it can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you: There's nothing to worry about ..." | Five Nights at Freddy's: The Week Before
