Water Nymphs

Water Nymphs are water spirits from traditional folklore, in this case depicted as having moving bodies of water for hair and wearing swimsuits. The Nymphs are known for their lack of being able to tell a good joke without messing it up.

The Nymphs make their first appearance in the episode "Power Animal." They're seen playing in the pond near the Tree Fort telling terrible jokes to each other. They later attend a party in the Cloud Kingdom.

Denise (the Nymph in pink) reappears in "Wake Up," where Glob was seen asking her on a date with him and his siblings, which elicits a disconsolate expression from her.

The Nymphs return together in "Thanks for the Crabapples, Giuseppe," with a new Nymph, who was first seen texting on her pink phone and later demonstrated to be very active in making decisions for the other Nymphs and giving out orders. When Abracadaniel failed in luring them into joining their trip, Ron James enticed them by putting on Eye Twinkles. When the bus has sunk in a lake, the girls attempted to help. However, when they failed to lift the bus, they flee selfishly, leaving the others behind.

All three Nymphs appear in "The Cooler" on one of Princess Bubblegum's surveillance cameras.

In the "Frog Seasons: Summer" short, three water nymphs appear on donut floats while going down a river. One of the nymphs invite Finn and Jake to go into the water but are turned down. Later in the short, when Jake forcefully puts the crown on the frog, the same water nymph states a saying.

It is revealed in "Beyond the Grotto" that the nymphs live in a grotto that's under a comically deep pond outside the Tree Fort. The nymphs have activities such as smashing frogs and eating hotdogs.

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In traditional folklore, Water Nymphs are water spirits, often portrayed with moving bodies of water for hair. Noted for their unique characteristic of struggling to tell a joke without error, these Nymphs made their debut in the 'Power Animal' episode and were last seen in 'Come Along With Me'.

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Why are the water nymphs known for their inability to tell good jokes? toggle section

The water nymphs, first appearing in the 'Power Animal' episode, are notorious for their poor joke-telling skills, as evidenced during their time on the water near the Tree Fort. Denise, one of the water nymph names, further demonstrates their socially awkward nature when she reacts disconsolately to Glob's date invitation in the 'Wake Up' episode.

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The Water Nymphs debut in the 'Power Animal' episode, engaging in play near the Tree Fort and sharing poor jokes. They later participate in a Cloud Kingdom party. These water spirits are characterized by their water-like hair. Denise, a particular Nymph, reappears in 'Wake Up' when Glob invites her for a date.

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In the series, the Water Nymphs are water spirits, one of whom is named Denise. Denise is distinguished by her long hair, pink bikini, and water bracelets. She also sports a gold bellybutton piercing and pink lipstick. Another nymph, while not named, has short hair similar to Princess Bubblegum's.

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How is the character of Denise, the water nymph in pink, developed throughout the series? toggle section

Denise, a water nymph, is distinguished by her unique physical features. She has long hair, green-tinted skin, and a humanoid form. She's taller and slimmer than her companion, and she's known for her pink bikini, numerous water bracelets, and a gold bellybutton piercing. She also has white eyes and pink lipstick, which her companion lacks. These distinct attributes contribute to her character development in the series.

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Appearance[]

The first two Nymphs both have humanoid appearance, green-tinted skin and hair that looks like rushing water. Denise has long hair and wears a pink bikini. She is also skinnier and taller than her friend. She wears multiple water bracelets on her arms and leg, and has a gold bellybutton piercing. She also has pink lipstick while her companion has none. She has white eyes.

The other Nymph has short hair, similar to Princess Bubblegum's at the end of the episode "Death in Bloom", and a blue bikini. She is slightly curvier, shorter and has bluer skin than her companion. She has no belly button piercing. She has black eyes.

The third Nymph has long hair tied in a ponytail and wears a straw-colored bikini with white stripes.

Appearances[]

Major appearances[]

Minor appearances[]

"Power Animal" (debut)
"Wake Up" (Denise only)
"The Cooler"
"Beyond the Grotto"
"Orb" (dream; Denise only)
"Come Along With Me"

Trivia[]

Adam Muto stated that their looks were based on normal girls.^[1]
Denise (the taller nymph) is voiced by Hynden Walch, the same person as Princess Bubblegum. The shorter nymph is voiced by Niki Yang, the same person as Lady Rainicorn and BMO. The third nymph is voiced by Grey DeLisle, the same person as Ice Queen, Breakfast Princess, and Peanut Princess.
The forgotten joke is also part of the stand up routine (at 3:03) of comedian Melinda Hill who does the voice of Doctor Princess. She claims it is how her mother tells a joke.
- This forgotten joke continues to be done by the pony-tailed nymph in Frog Seasons: Summer where she constantly trips up while saying common phrases and puns.
The Nymphs appear as save points as well as in the Cloud Kingdom in the video game Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!
According to the comics, the Ice Queen was originally a Water Nymph.
The long-haired nymph appears in "Wake Up", wherein her name is revealed to be Denise.

Quotes[]

“	Denise: I've got a joke. What did the mermaid see a movie? Other Nymph: Wh-what? Denise: Oh, I messed it up. But it's still funny, right?	”
—"Power Animal"

“	Denise: You blacked out after laughing so hard at your own jokes. Other Nymph: You are off the hook! Denise: So we brought you to the Cloud Kingdom to party with the Party God.	”
—"Power Animal"