Why-wolves

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The Why-wolves are characters that appear in the episode "Donny." They are monsters that resemble werewolves, but have a more inquisitive nature, and will sometimes pause to give lectures. One Why-wolf explains to Finn that their species is possessed by the spirit of inquiry and blood-lust.

According to a Why-wolf in the episode "Donny," the Why-wolves are usually kept in check by Obnoxygen, a gas produced by Donny the ogre that is deadly to Why-wolves. However, if left unchecked, the Why-wolves would eat the House People and grow in population until they attract the Cosmic Owl, who will subsequently devour them. Though, they intend to revel in the carnage and bloodshed despite their eventual demise.

What makes Why-wolves different from regular werewolves? toggle section

Why-wolves are distinct from regular werewolves due to their inquisitive nature and tendency to lecture. They are driven by inquiry and blood-lust. Unlike typical werewolves, Why-wolves can transform into more civilized forms by removing tufts of fur, revealing suits and glasses. They are controlled by Obnoxygen, a gas from Donny the ogre, which is deadly to them. Unchecked, they would consume the House People and attract the Cosmic Owl.

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What role does Obnoxygen play in controlling Why-wolves? toggle section

Obnoxygen, a gas created by Donny the ogre's obnoxious behavior, is fatal to Why-wolves. This gas prevents Why-wolves from attacking the House People and multiplying uncontrollably, which would otherwise lead to their destruction by the Cosmic Owl.

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How are Why-wolves connected to Donny the ogre? toggle section

Why-wolves are linked to Donny the ogre because of Obnoxygen, a gas he emits that is deadly to them. In the episode "Donny," they attack the House People until Donny releases Obnoxygen, forcing them to flee. This shows how Donny's presence controls the Why-wolves' aggressive nature.

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How do Why-wolves balance inquiry and blood-lust? toggle section

Why-wolves manage their inquiry and blood-lust due to Obnoxygen, a gas from Donny the ogre that is lethal to them. This gas prevents them from overwhelming the House People. If unchecked, they would grow until the Cosmic Owl arrives. Despite this, they are drawn to chaos.

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Why do Why-wolves sometimes pause to give lectures? toggle section

Why-wolves pause to give lectures because they are naturally inquisitive. Their spirit of inquiry leads them to explain topics like their ecosystem. This is evident in the 'Donny' episode, where a Why-wolf discusses the impact of 'obnoxygen,' a poison to them. Their lecturing style mirrors educational narrators from mid-20th century science films.

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Appearance[]

They resemble classic, modern werewolves, although by simply tearing away tufts of fur, they transform into more civilized versions of themselves, in which they wear gray suit tops and glasses. One was seen smoking a pipe. Some Why-wolves have two heads with one eye on each.

History[]

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Trivia[]

According to a post on the Frederator Blog, Marceline's dress in "Henchman" is made from Why-wolf skin.^[1] Ironically, Marceline turned into a wolf to scare Jake.
- This is also a clever nod to the concept of vampires and werewolves being common enemies in most media, as Marceline is a vampire and why-wolves share many familiarities with lycanthropes.
Their species name is a pun on "Werewolf."
The Cosmic Owl is most likely their natural predator.
The lecturing Why-wolf's tone and cadence are reminiscent of those of the narrators of a series of science education films produced by Bell Labs in the 1950s and 1960s that were often shown in schools and on educational television through the 1970s.