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- For the short that abbreviates to the same name, see Plan Dissolve Adhesive.
| “ | Yeah- Awesome name, dude. | ” |
— PDA, Plan Dissolve Adhesive
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PDA, short for Personal Digital Assistant, is a character that was up for debut in Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two. They were also the main character in "Plan Dissolve Adhesive".
In Battle for BFDI, PDA was one of the 26 recommended characters that had a chance of joining Two's show in "The Escape from Four". They were revealed in the first episode of TPOT.
In Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two, PDA's votes were revealed in "You Know Those Buttons Don't Do Anything, Right?" and they only got 2,097 votes which was not enough to join, placing them 9th to join the season.
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Appearance[]
PDA is based on a personal digital assistant, most likely the Apple Newton. They have a de-saturated green screen with a dark gray, rounded rectangular exterior, containing an elliptical button. They hold a light gray stylus with dark gray ends.
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Personality[]
As shown in "Plan Dissolve Adhesive", PDA is shown to get irritated quite easily with no fear to speak their own mind. They are a bit bold, along with being vigilant and curious by their attempt to unlock the door in the room they are in. Despite this, they are extremely selfish and even their own reflection seems to egg them on. PDA expects people to reward them for doing good deeds. They also seem to have a heroic side to them, standing up to Robot Flower before she hurts any other failed debuters. However, this could've just been them standing up for everyone else so people would see that as a good deed so they can do stuff for PDA in the future and be their friend.
They can be irrational and rude, killing Boom Mic, and forcing the other failed debuters to watch as they rob them blind. They then get offended when they get annoyed at them presuming that they are jealous. They have a tendency to push away their friends as seen with Glue.
They are also very self confident believing their plan to be greater than Rubber Spatula's in which they inform no-one of the plan instead leaving them to assume they left them (their plan fails miserably as well).
Coverage[]
Appearances[]
- Battle for BFDI
- "Today's Very Special Episode" (does not speak coherently)
- "Four Goes Too Far" (does not speak)
- "The Liar Ball You Don't Want" (does not speak coherently)
- "This Episode Is About Basketball" (does not speak)
- "The Escape from Four" (does not speak)
- Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two
- "You Know Those Buttons Don't Do Anything, Right?"
- "The Seven Wonders of Goiky"
- "Outbreak At Stake" (does not speak coherently)
- "I SAID CAREFUL!!!"
- ”Seasonal Shift”
- "Bottle For Dream Island" (does not speak)
- Other
- Non-canon appearances
Battle for BFDI[]
In "Today's Very Special Episode," they boo Pen's drawing.
In "Four Goes Too Far," they appear on the hill with the other recommended characters as A Better Name Than That sleds down.
In "The Liar Ball You Don't Want," they gasp when Loser is eliminated.
In "This Episode Is About Basketball," they're hit in the face by a ball thrown by Coiny.
PDA's audition
In "The Escape from Four," PDA was one of the 26 recommended characters selected by Two as one of the eligible candidates to become a contestant in The Power of Two. PDA's audition features them pulling out their stylus out of their side and leaning on it, making a proud expression.
Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two[]
In "You Know Those Buttons Don't Do Anything, Right?," PDA is first shown with the contestants and the eligible debuters on the ground when Two flies up to the top of the Hotel. Due to being high up, the contestants cannot hear Two's calls to do Cake at Stake. After Nickel fails to hear their calls, Two uses their telekinesis to bring the contestants and the eligible debuters up.
PDA is later told that they didn't get enough votes to join, along with Income Tax Return Document, Salt Lamp, and VHSy. Income Tax Return Document tells Two they'll pay for this, to which PDA agrees saying that they won't help them figure out how much they'll pay Two. PDA can later be seen trying to unlock one of the hotel doors with their stylus as Shopping Cart watches in anticipation.
In "The Seven Wonders of Goiky," PDA, and the other failed debuters, uses Bell's string to climb out of the hotel. Robot Flower appears and starts beating up Rubber Spatula. PDA tried to stop her, but Robot Flower also crushes them, shattering their screen. She then used the crushed debuters to build the roof.
In "Plan Dissolve Adhesive", PDA is seen talking to Glue on the benches, expressing frustration about Shopping Cart, Conch Shell and Rubber Spatula all hating them. Surprised, Glue asks if that's really true, and PDA insists that they could see it on their faces, even if they hadn't said anything outright. Glue suggests that PDA might be overreacting, but PDA defensively responds that Glue doesn’t live at the hotel and couldn’t possibly know more than they do.
Apologizing, Glue cautiously asks if they can offer some advice, and PDA, valuing Glue's input, agrees. Glue starts to explain that people often appreciate it when others do kind things for them, but before they can finish, PDA excitedly concludes that this could be a way to get others to do whatever they want. Glue tries to clarify that they shouldn't expect anything in return, but PDA, already fixated on the idea, thanks Glue and walks away without listening to the rest of the advice.
PDA approaches the group of failed debuters still glued to the roof, mentioning that one of them owns a pet snake and informs them it has run away. Rubber Spatula, confused, interrupts and asks how PDA managed to get unstuck from the roof. PDA dismisses the question and starts describing the snake, Spots, as a snake that likes to bolt off quickly. Discy points out that all the details are already on the collar, which PDA promptly throws away. Rubber Spatula insists that none of them owns a pet snake named Spots and repeats their earlier question. PDA finally explains that when they all got glued to the roof, they forgot to put glue under themselves, which is why they can walk around freely.
Rubber Spatula, seeing an opportunity, suggests that PDA go to Robot Flower's shop to fetch the adhesive remover since they’re the only one able to move. PDA hesitates, asking if getting it would count as a good deed, and Rubber Spatula unenthusiastically responds with sure. PDA, however, worries about getting caught by the contestants, fearing that they'd be glued back down if anyone noticed. Clapboard reassures them, reminding PDA that everyone is busy competing and won’t notice. Rubber Spatula, now frustrated, encourages PDA to hurry up and get the glue.
Just as PDA is about to leave, they grab Salt Lamp and Boom Mic, claiming they're both needed for directions. However, Boom Mic snaps in half under PDA’s grip. Discy reminds PDA that they have a built-in microphone, but PDA says the failed debuters also need a microphone. Discy suggests that Camera has one too, leading PDA to toss Salt Lamp away before continuing on their mission.
PDA, still determined to carry out the task, asks where Camera is. Clapboard casually points to their leg, revealing that Camera is stuck to them. PDA, unfazed, decides to connect to Camera via Bluetooth. When Camera’s username pops up as "xX_C4M3R4_Xx," PDA sarcastically compliments the name, calling it "awesome" in a deadpan tone.
"awesome name, dude."
The Bluetooth connection fails initially, prompting PDA to adjust their settings and try again. After some tinkering, the connection is finally established, but because PDA and Camera are too close, the audio comes out distorted and garbled. Annoyed by the situation, Rubber Spatula orders PDA to get a move on and head to the hotel. With that, PDA leaves to complete the task.
PDA uses Camera to talk to the debuters, and Rubber Spatula informs them that Robot Flower likely has adhesive remover in her shop on the first floor, instructing PDA to go there immediately. A few moments later, Rubber Spatula asks if PDA has reached the first floor yet. PDA lies, saying they are on their way down, but Rubber Spatula quickly calls them out, explaining that they can see PDA's location through Camera.
Caught in the lie, PDA admits they have something else to take care of first. Frustrated, Rubber Spatula insists there’s no time for detours, redirecting PDA back to the task of getting the adhesive remover. As PDA continues walking, they pass by Rubber Spatula's room and ask if it's theirs. Rubber Spatula quickly denies it, but PDA enters the room anyway. Moments later, PDA emerges with an armful of clutter and starts throwing it away, much to Rubber Spatula’s dismay. Rubber Spatula protests, saying the items weren’t theirs to discard, but PDA, unfazed, throws everything away without hesitation.
PDA next enters Discy's room, despite Discy's protests to stay out. Ignoring the objection, PDA rummages through Discy's belongings and exits with more clutter. Moving on to Conch Shell's room, PDA continues to disregard the original task, further frustrating Rubber Spatula, who demands they finally head downstairs. Discy warns that the challenge could end any second, but PDA remains unfazed.
While inside Conch Shell's room, PDA spots a picture of Conch Shell in a hospital bed and curiously asks about it. Conch Shell, however, mistakes it for a puppy poster. PDA, surprised, clarifies which photo they’re talking about, prompting Conch Shell to explain that it was taken during a bout with pink eye. PDA remarks on how severe the illness must have been, but before they can delve further into the conversation, Rubber Spatula once again insists they stick to the plan. PDA decides to abandon the task altogether, when suddenly the leash from earlier breaks through the window, hitting them. PDA apologizes for the outburst, but before they can recover, they’re struck by both Boom Mic and Salt Lamp.
Rubber Spatula, frustrated, asks PDA why they've abandoned the plan, but receives no response. Meanwhile, PDA, who had been knocked out, slowly regains consciousness and apologizes again, only to be met with silence. Suddenly, PDA’s reflection in a nearby mirror begins speaking, telling them that the debuters despise them. PDA, already suspecting this, questions why, especially after all they’ve done to help. They wonder aloud if they are to blame for the situation, but the reflection quickly reassures them that it’s not their fault.
PDA, still confused, apologizes for their earlier behavior but remains baffled at how the others could be so angry when they’ve been doing everything "right." The reflection adds that the other debuters are simply envious of PDA and affirms that PDA doesn’t owe them anything. For the first time, PDA considers this perspective, realizing that they’ve never thought about their own needs before. Thanking the reflection for this newfound clarity, PDA leaves with a renewed sense of self-worth and independence.
PDA returns with all the clutter they gathered from everyone’s rooms. Rubber Spatula, still annoyed, asks if they also brought the glue remover. PDA confidently replies that they didn’t, because they had a "better plan." Using the items they collected, PDA begins assembling a makeshift catapult. Just as they’re finishing up, Two arrives holding Boom Mic’s head. They attach it to the rest of Boom Mic’s body, bringing Boom Mic back to life, much to PDA’s surprise.
Two then turns their attention to PDA and questions why they’re not stuck like the others, and PDA remembers that Two wasn’t supposed to know about that. Panicking, PDA hastily tries to launch their catapult at Two, but it completely backfires and has no effect. Frustrated, they try again, but the result is the same. Unimpressed, Two uses glue to stick PDA to the roof offscreen, putting an end to their failed plan.
Rubber Spatula, dripping with sarcasm, thanks PDA for their efforts, but PDA quickly snaps back, telling them to stay quiet. PDA defends themselves, claiming everyone makes mistakes. However, Rubber Spatula sharply retorts that there's a difference between a simple mistake and sabotage.
PDA insists it wasn’t intentional. They mention they had a plan B but decided to abandon it, feeling undeserving after their failure. Discy, Clapboard and Conch Shell, however, seem unbothered and agree that they’re fine with it being canceled. PDA, despite their earlier hesitation, decides to go ahead with the backup plan anyway and attempts to call Glue for help. However, when they try, they realize Glue has blocked them.
Frustrated, PDA shrugs it off, saying they’re fine being glued to the roof since they don’t have to move anytime soon. Rubber Spatula, still irked by the situation, sarcastically asks if PDA has a plan C. PDA admits that they don't, leaving everyone stuck and at a standstill.
In "Outbreak At Stake," PDA is bitten and turned into a zombie. They're in the group of zombies who pursue The S! for the entirety of the episode. They end up getting cured by the end after eating vomit-infused steaks.
In "I SAID CAREFUL!!!," Two emerges from the basement to find the CloudYAY Mega supervan crashed into the side of the hotel. Frustrated by the chaos, they teleport everyone—including PDA and the other failed debuters—to the now-damaged Gelatin's Steakhouse. Placing everyone in "time out," Two sternly declares that they will handle the cleanup from the storm themselves. Before teleporting away, they instruct everyone to stay out of trouble, leaving the group in uneasy silence.
Taking advantage of Two's absence, the failed debuters collectively decide to host Cake at Stake themselves. PDA takes charge, connecting Camera to TV, though the process injures Camera. Wincing, Camera tells PDA to be more careful, but PDA dismisses them sharply, commanding them to be quiet. As PDA prepares to explain today’s cake, they are abruptly interrupted by Eraser, who impatiently asks, "Which is???"
Annoyed, PDA shoots him a glare before continuing. They explain that safe contestants will receive a photo of themselves if they’re safe. Turning to Grassy, PDA announces that he is the first safe with 25,183 votes. Grassy beams, thrilled with the recognition.
Later, the atmosphere grows tense when Eraser and Gaty are revealed to be the next eliminated contestants. As their friends grieve their eliminations, Book notices missing posters of previously eliminated contestants displayed on the wall. Alarmed, she urges everyone to protect Eraser and Gaty immediately, fearing for their safety. A heated debate erupts among the contestants and failed debuters over who gets to protect whom, with Eraser and Gaty being passed around like prized possessions in the chaos.
PDA, eager to help and clearly bored, interjects, asking if there’s something they can do. However, the commotion draws the attention of Two, who arrives at the scene visibly annoyed. Two sternly reminds everyone that they were told to cut it out. PDA defensively explains that it wasn’t their fault Eraser was eliminated, adding that they were only trying to keep him safe.
"hey, it's not our fault he's eliminated. we just kept him safe."
At that moment, Two realizes that the failed debuters had conducted Cake at Stake in their absence. Assessing the scene, they discover that Eraser and Gaty have been eliminated. Visibly upset by the outcome, Two’s demeanor reflects a mix of frustration and disbelief. Without hesitation, they teleport Eraser and Gaty away and promptly send the remaining contestants to the next challenge. Left behind, the failed debuters are momentarily stunned. Leek comments on Two’s apparent habit of forgetting about them, but PDA remains determined, pointing out an escape route. They leap into the massive hole Anchor created earlier as the others look on in awe.
In "Seasonal Shift", Anchor finds himself pinned beneath a rock in the pit and desperately calls out to PDA for help. PDA, visibly annoyed, snaps and asks what he think they're doing. Meanwhile, the other failed debuters devise a plan to rescue both Anchor and PDA, lowering a rope into the pit. However, the rope can't bear the weight and snaps, sending the entire group tumbling into the depths. Tragically, PDA is crushed in the chaos. Anchor, devastated, apologizes to PDA’s lifeless form before turning to the group and urging them to focus on finding a way out of the pit. PDA is eventually recovered off-screen following the episode events.
In "Bottle For Dream Island", they are seen taking Price Tag's dish filled with chocolate balls after Price Tag sells it.
Deaths[]
- "Outbreak At Stake": Bitten and turned into a zombie.
- ”Seasonal Shift”: Gets crushed.
Non-canon deaths:
- "UNREAL BFDI — Thanks for 1 Billion Views!": Shot by a laser, transforming into TV.
Kills[]
Number of kills: 10
| Character | Number of times killed | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cube | 1 | "Outbreak At Stake" (along with Shampoo, Conch Shell, Boom Mic, and Scissors) |
| Boom Mic | 9 | "Plan Dissolve Adhesive" |
Trivia[]
- Despite bearing the layout of a Newton, PDA resembles an early Palm (Pilot) PDA based on shape and appearance.
- Following the release of "Four Goes Too Far", they replace Swappy's place under the "Recommend a Character" reward on the Jacknjellify Patreon page.
- PDA is the first and at the moment only TPOT debuter to have an entire short dedicated to them.
- Due to how they act in Plan Dissolve Adhesive, It is speculated that PDA has pathological demand avoidance (PDA), a mental disorder in which a person has intense resistance to complying with expectations or responsibilities.
Gallery
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References[]
| TPOT possible debutants |
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| 9-Ball • Anchor • Avocado • Battery • Blender • Boom Mic • Camera • Clapboard • Conch Shell • Discy • Income Tax Return Document • Kitchen Sink • Leek • Nonexisty • Onigiri • PDA • Rubber Spatula • Salt Lamp • Scissors • Shampoo • Shopping Cart • Snare Drum • Tape • VHSy |