Once players got the update in which they can swim and dive around the ocean, Pascal returned to the world of Animal Crossing. This chill otter has been around since Animal Crossing: Wild World and is a favorite among fans. Happily, he has been received and the wise otter has continued sharing his wisdom with players for the small price of a scallop.
Fans believe he is named after the French philosopher, Blaise Pascal. The name certainly suites him, as Pascal has many quotes that reflect a thoughtful soul. While many of the quotes are silly and whimsical, a lot of them actually make for good life advice. Here are the ten best quotes fans have heard from Pascal since he came to New Horizons.
10 "They Say Not To Cry Over Spilled Milk. I Say Go Ahead. Cry Over Whatever You Need To. Maaan, Just Let It Out."
Basically, Pascal is saying "it is okay to cry." In a world where crying is often associated with weakness or immaturity, this piece of wisdom is very important.
Crying is natural and bottling up ones emotions usually results in an even greater breakdown later. Who cares what others think? You just need to do what you need to do and let it all out.
9 "Everything Changes. Sometimes It's Scary, Sometimes It's a Relief, And Sometimes It Means Dinner's Ready."
Change is a major theme of life, and is a large one for this otter philosopher to tackle. However, he does it with grace and even whimsy.
Change can be big and scary, like moving to a new town. It can be a relief, like finally finishing your homework. Or it can just be the smallest thing of all that you barely notice such as dinner being ready!
8 "Wherever You Are, Whether You're In A House Or In Your Own Head, Make It Comfy. You Be Good To You, Maaan."
In this quote, Pascal is basically saying to treat yourself with kindness and warmth.
Just like how a home can be comfy or messy, so can a person's brain-space. Like how you would fill a home with what you love, you need to do the same for your head. Think of what you love more than what you hate.
7 "Everyone's Always Trying To Get Into Shape. Circle. Square. Triangle. I Say Love Your Own Geometry, Maaan."
This quote is all about body positivity. Health is important, but shape doesn't always correlate with health. Society pressures everyone to be a certain shape despite that fact.
Pascal simplifies the idea of loving your own body with the whimsy of geometry. To Pascal, shapes are just shapes and each one is worth some love.
6 "Sometimes A Delivery Guy In A Pizza Hat Is So Much Better Than A Knight In Shining Armor, Maaan."
Average people can be heroes. Pascal is basically saying that in this quote. This is because everyone has different needs at different times. Not everyone needs a knight in shining armor at every moment.
Maybe they just really badly want some pizza instead! This obviously goes for more than just pizza delivery people, but for all kinds from teachers to truck drivers to random civilians.
5 "Folks Keep Tellin' Me My Shirt Was On Inside Out The Other Day, But, Maaan, I Was Dressin' For Me, Not Them."
While this may come across as Pascal just sharing an experience, it has wisdom tucked into the words. It doesn't take much dissection of the quote to realize he is promoting dressing for oneself instead of others.
Though it is an unusual decision to wear clothes inside out, Pascal makes a great point. It also connects to his other points about self-care and loving your own shape.
4 "You Might Be The Star Of Your Own Life, But Everybody's Hosting Their Own Reality Show, Maaan."
This quote is all about putting things into perspective. It can be easy to be selfish and cruel when you just see yourself as the protagonist. However, everyone is the protagonist of their own story.
It is important to always remember that and to realize the world doesn't revolve around you. Be kind to others and know that they are not so different from you.
3 "People Used To Try To Turn Lead Into Gold, But Did They Ever Think About Just Accepting Lead The Way It Was?"
The lead and gold analogy can be replaced with many things from objects to people. Forcing change often leads to drama and hurt feelings.
Pascal is pointing out that some people and things should simply be loved for what they already are. This is honestly good relationship advice to think about between friends, romantic partners, and family members.
2 "You Ever Stop While Diggin' Up Fossils And Wonder What Kind Of Museum You're Gonna End Up In Someday?"
Some may find this certain quote a little haunting and disturbing, but Pascal makes a good point. Once again, he puts life into a perspective outside the confines of the single lived experience.
One day all our lives will be a part of historical stories. Maybe we should think about that more, and how we really want to be remembered.
1 "It's OK To Laugh Even When You Don't Get The Joke. It Feels Good Either Way, Maaan."
This quote is a little like Pascal's one about crying over spilled milk. Don't be ashamed to laugh, even if you don't know the point of the joke. Why does it matter if laughing with a group just feels good?
You can look up the joke later. Just live in the moment and enjoy it!