Felix Archer Kranken[9] is a major character in The Walten Files, being a co-founder of Bon's Burgers and Jack Walten's close friend. His actions in the Walten Files series are important due to the fact that he kickstarted many events in the series by causing the deaths of Edd and Molly Walten.
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Appearance[]
Felix is usually in business attire and wears thick glasses. In Company Introduction Tape and Relocate Project, he is in a grey business suit. However, the animated version has him in a short-sleeved button-down shirt, a black tie, and black slacks, still keeping his thick-rimmed glasses.
When Showbear shows how Edd and Molly died in BunnyFarm, he is tall and slim, wearing a deep blue suit and his face is somewhat distorted.
In Night of the Living Robot, he is only shown once, with gray wavy hair.
In the Bon's Burgers Commercial, Felix is shown wearing a similar suit to the one in Company Introduction Tape and Relocate Project, although it is a darker black and doesn't have collars near his neck. He also has his trademark thick glasses and similar bangs to his picture in Guilty.
In Welcome to Bon's Burgers, Felix is almost an entirely different character. Felix has more messier hair and is not balding, has a triangle pointy nose, a button-up shirt, no glasses, generally a very mischievous and scheming demeanor.
Personality[]
Felix has a severe alcohol addiction, which has brought him into a very emotional state. Linda notes in her October 30th, 1964 entry that he had been drinking way more than usual, and he was crying and stressed about something. She also notes him ashamed of his addiction and reluctant to address it. He likely suffers from severe memory loss due to his drinking habits, causing poor cognitive regulation. He appears to have a firm opinion of himself, almost to the point of egomania, as the first tape of the Relocate Project describes him as brilliant and caring, as he was the one to think of the project in the first place and has made himself the sole founder, despite his friend Jack working on it with him. This is also shown in Guilty when he says "I never thought I..." before changing it to "we" to include all BSI employees. It seems more likely this firm opinion doesn't stem from a place of being egotistical or cocky but more so one of failure-intolerant cowardice. After the disappearance of Jack, Felix (Possibly under the suggestion of Norman Pooltrick or others) begins to cover-up Jack as a whole, erasing him from the company by censoring Jack's name in tapes and creating policies to stop employees from speaking on the disappearances of the employees.
He is also very persistent, as even after Bon’s Burgers closed, he established the Relocate Project in the hopes that the restaurant could reopen soon, and after missing the projected date due to the project’s failure, he pushed for the project again. Martin has compared Felix to the titular protagonist of 'Bojack Horseman', even comparing him and Linda's relation to that of Bojack and Wanda Pierce in the series. He stated that he is a man who believes he is good deep down, despite never trying to change his actions.
Felix, despite his poor choice making, is arguably quick witted when it comes to business. Immediately after the closure of Bon's Burgers was announced to him, he came up with the idea to move the property of the building to the K-9 Storage Facility, before the facility was even in the hands of BSI. Felix was seemingly the sole creator of the Relocate Project, greenlighting a wide variant of Showstoppers merch items and at least 4 shows in a few short years. Even though Felix is quick with his actions, he is far from thinking things through or ahead. Felix executed the start of the re-programming phase of the project, getting several technicians who he was friendly with to try and repair the animatronics. That was nearly impossible to do, as the animatronics were in a severe state of disrepair and the technicians were not given the proper equipment or time to do so. This implies that despite being the co-founder of Bunny Smiles Inc. and a businessman, he has mediocre leadership and long term decision-making skills.
Under his alcoholism and poor decision making, he seems to be a passionate and ambitious man, as he had long dreamed of an animatronic-themed restaurant and is quite proud of BSI's work of Bon's Burgers, stating that the employees worked "blood and sweat" for it's grand opening. Additionally, his first tape for BSI in Guilty shows his passion for the concept of Bon's Burgers and happily welcomes all new employees that joined BSI and wanted to be involved in his passion. His ambition was shared with a hard-working and equally ambitious Jack Walten, which is how they became friends. He also seems to be friendly and close with many people, even with the BSI employees, as Susan and Charles informally call him "Felix" instead of a formal "Mr. Kranken".
Other than his alcoholism, Felix’s greatest conflict is his internal battle between his genuine remorse for his actions and his fear of consequences that his best friend Jack Walten would kill him if he found out he killed his children. This conflict has made him the kind of man who can feel so much guilt to the point of contemplating suicide while simultaneously throwing away Edd and Molly’s belongings in a river to cover his tracks. The kind of man who can feel sorry for the poor treatment he gave his wife, Linda Thompson, upon finding her journal while also still indulging in the same thing that destroyed their marriage (alcohol). The kind of man who at his best is a passionate, hard-working, and caring friend and at his worst, a selfish, self-pitying, and impulsive coward.
Although both Felix and Jack equally managed the company as they were co-founders, Felix did most of the actual administration and management of BSI himself rather than Jack who worked behind the scenes and out of the spotlight. This implies that Felix, in his prime anyhow, was good at management compared to Jack and could be trusted by him to do so.
History[]
Early Life; 1935 - 1962[]
Felix Archer Kranken was born April 7th, 1935 to an unnamed mother and father within a . Felix's childhood isn't clear though Felix had a poor relationship with his family, forming a bad personal image of self-worth for himself with him always being told that he isn't able to fully commit to his goals and that he should amount to something in his life. When Felix was in college, he would meet and befriend Jack Walten, who shared the same idea as him; Felix during college conceived an idea of animatronic children's entertainment. Assumingly around the same time, Felix would also meet Rosemary Peony, the girlfriend of Jack. In c.1959, he met Susan Woodings and Charles Brook who were both working at a mechanics job at the time. Through Susan, Felix would meet then begin dating Linda Thompson. At some point from the Late-1950s, Felix begins drinking alcohol, gaining an unhealthy addiction.
Bunny Smiles; 1962 - 1974[]
A young Felix, April 1967.
In 1962, Felix and Jack would found the Bunny Smiles Company to pursue their dream of animatronic technology. Something possibly happens to Felix in 1963.[10] In 1964, Felix's drinking habits worsen for a currently unknown reason, as described by Linda in her diary. In Mid-August 1965, Linda would begin living with Felix in his home, officially moving in. By this point, both Felix and Linda were married. Also in 1965, Felix and Jack would pitch the animatronic entertainment concept to a technology company named CyberFun Tech who were interested in their project. In 1967, Felix and Jack's shared idea would start coming to fruition when Bunny Smiles Company, would enter a partnership with CyberFun Tech. On April 15th, 1967, Felix would record a company greeting to all the new BSC employees and talking on how excited he was for the future of the company. Not long after, Bunny Smiles Company would be renamed to Bunny Smiles Incorporated.
The "Founders" Photo, taken on May 18th, 1974.
In c.1970, CyberFun Tech and Bunny Smiles Incorporated would begin working on an "Unnamed Bunny Smiles Restaurant" and would hire people for it, including Charles in October of that year and assumingly Susan around the same time. For Christmas of that year, Felix and Jack would create Rocket, a doll for Edd and Molly Walten, the youngest children of the Walten Family. Felix's alcohol dependence becomes worse though Felix refuses to address it no matter how hard his wife tries to talk on it. In Christmas 1972, Felix would record another message for BSI employees as his alcohol dependence starts to consume him, becoming a horrible pair as Felix becomes absorbed in the Bunny Smiles restaurant project with Linda being both concerned and emotional abandoned by Felix.
Downfall; 1974 - 1982[]
Around 1974, Felix lost contact with his family though by this point was the owner of his father's Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I. Around May 2nd, 1974, Felix and Linda would have an argument about something, with Felix saying something harmful enough that gives Linda the final push to leave him. She would leave a note while Felix was at the warehouse and take Peter (The couple's cat) to Hurricane, Utah. Felix, would return home and become depressed over it. On the same day, Jack would ask Felix if he could take both Edd and Molly to a school dance as he and Rosemary were unable to. Felix, not wanting to say no to Jack (someone who he looked up to), accepts his favor request, which would lead to the death of Edd and Molly after Felix would drink at an Adult Only zone in the school and would drive intoxicated, leading to a car accident. Felix, not wanting to accept the consequences of his actions, would bury the bodies of Edd and Molly in the forest where the accident occurred and throw several items belonging to the children into a river and almost commit suicide by jumping off a cliff though decides not to, he still fears that his friend Jack Walten would kill him if he found out he killed his children. He would record a message so that he wouldn't forget the accident before going to the Brighton Police Department the next day where he confesses to crashing his car though not to the deaths or evidence removal of the children, explaining that he crashed the car while intoxicated though when he awoke, the children were missing.
The Car Accident, May 2nd, 1974.
Felix, on May 5th, would tell Jack and Rosemary what happened. It is unknown how Felix is not in police custody though while at his home, would be haunted by the spirits of Edd and Molly and to help with the possessions and his guilt on the accident, he puts Rocket in the Backstage of Bon's Burgers. At the end of May, Felix gives Richie and Chris Easteryear a tour of the arcade installations of Bon's Burgers. Bon's Burgers' opening is pushed back for an unknown reason on June 1st with Felix giving a public apology and on June 11th, Jack Walten, the co-founder of BSI goes missing without a trace with Felix possibly being connected to it though there is no evidence for this claim as of now. Bon's Burgers goes on lockdown due to a "bug infestation", assumingly ordered by Felix. Felix begins performing in commercials for Bon's Burgers, one shortly before the opening and another at an unknown date.
After the disappearance of Jack, Felix would create a policy that former employees, upon making any sort of drama in the restaurant, will be banned from the property. Felix made this policy specifically to silence Rosemary, who by this point had been coming to the restaurant in search of Jack. Rose, at the same time of the policy was fired, assumingly also on Felix's choice. During the madness, Felix would have an unnamed group that he would be friends with and comfortable around. This group would be welcoming and though it has not been confirmed who this group consist of, it is speculated to be Charles Brook and Susan Woodings. On June 30th, Felix would not show up to work for an unknown reason. On this same day, Susan would go missing. A spotlight would be put on Felix for answers on the disappearance of Susan, including from Norman Pooltrick, the CEO of CyberFun Tech. Not long after, on July 8th, Felix and Norman would have a meeting about a currently unknown topic. Assuming that Felix is the Shadow Man as implied in several pieces of media, Felix would be present for the murders of Susan Woodings, Charles Brook, and Rosemary Walten.
Felix in 1975 as doodled by EVA.
In the Mid-Late 1970s, Felix would come up with the concept of The Relocate Project, a plan to relaunch Bon's Burgers in the '80s. To make this plan, BSI would begin making several merchandise items and television shows. In 1975, Felix would meet with Hillary Barclay, hiring her as a K-9 Facility Caretaker. In this timespan, Felix would become strict on "trustworthy employees." By 1975, Felix was more overweight than he was in 1974, balding more, and clearly anxious. By 1978, Ashley Parks and Kevin Woodings would be apart of BSI with Felix finding Hillary, Ashley, and Kevin as emotional replacements for the long deceased Susan and Charles.[11] On March 29, 1979, Felix would give an update on Jack's disappearance on a radio show on the station MLBQ FM Radio, claiming he found the situation sad as he knew the happy moments he had with Jack will never happen again, though he apparently believes there's still hope for Jack's return.[12] The next time that Felix is heard of is in 1982, in a New Year's message from CyberFun Tech. His signature can be seen on the document pertaining to the company's announcement for the new year, along with two other signatures belonging to Norman and Chris.[13]
Relationships[]
Jack Walten[]
He and Jack Walten were friends who met in university. They bonded over wanting to start an animatronic-themed restaurant and eventually their shared dream became a reality. The two later became the owners and founders of Bon's Burgers. Their friendship has been slightly expanded upon in QnAs where it has been clarified that the two were not incredibly close, being similar to business associates than friends. They both are sociable and friendly but are both isolated people, not being open with each other. Their relationship took a sharp turn when Felix got into a crash due to being blackout drunk and accidentally killed Jack’s two youngest children, Molly Walten and Edward Walten. Soon afterward, Jack went missing. Due to Edd and Molly calling Felix "Uncle Felix", Felix was once considered family by The Walten Family.
Felix eventually reveals about the crash to Jack and Rosemary, as said by Felix himself in the CyberFun Tech Collection. Jack and Rosemary were heartbroken to hear the deaths and both hated Felix for what he had done, while Felix himself fears that Jack would kill him.
Linda Thompson[]
While working towards his dreams for Bon’s Burgers, known as the “restaurant idea,” he married a woman named Linda Thompson. However, this marriage was doomed from the start, as Felix’s crippling alcoholism had put a heavy strain on their relationship, as he would devote most of his time to drinking and work. Felix and Linda would've had a good friendship dynamic though were horrible for each other as a couple.[14] This marriage soon ended on May 2nd, 1974, when she left for Hurricane to try and start a new life for herself, encouraging Felix to do the same.
Edward and Molly Walten[]
Judging by the interactions between Felix and the two siblings, their relationship was very close and trusting. The siblings affectionately nicknamed him "Uncle Felix", which showed how much love the siblings had for him. Molly was concerned with Felix's health, asking him if he was drinking alcohol and disapproving it by stating her teacher told her drinking was not good. Edward was also worried about Felix's driving, believing he was driving too fast. Molly forgave Felix, telling him that it was okay and that both siblings understood the day of the party wasn't the best for Felix, ironically stating that "everything is gonna be okay." Felix in both BunnyFarm and Guilty is shown to be distraught and crying about the deaths of Edward and Molly, again proving their close relationship.
Charles Brook and Susan Woodings[]
Though it has yet to be expanded, Felix was close with Charles and Susan. It is stated that Felix felt very friendly and welcomed from the two, even after the accident, even if the two's views on him changed. Both Susan and Charles were aware of Felix's drinking habit.
Norman Pooltrick[]
Yet to be expanded on in the series though it has been teased. Felix and Norman likely just have a professional relationship, with Norman simply referring to Felix as "Mr. Kranken" instead of something more casual.
"Bon"[]
Yet to be expanded on in the series though it has been teased. Felix does not like "Bon".
Welcome to Bon's Burgers[]
In Welcome to Bon's Burgers, Felix was described as being a fully different character.
- He was possibly the main antagonist, and had a different design too.
- Judging by art, Felix had greasy and messy hair, and had a collared shirt.
- His full name was "John F. Willbrock", with Felix Kranken being his alias.
- Felix/John was also killed by Bon in WTBB, and presumably possessed Felix the Cat.
Victims[]
| Name | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
Edward "Edd" Walten  |
May 2, 1974. | Car Accident under intoxication; Unintentional. |
Molly Walten  |
May 2, 1974. | Car Accident under intoxication; Unintentional. |
Trivia[]
- Both Felix Kranken and Jack Walten's faces are edited versions of the faces of the Atari founders. His face in Guilty is also the face of Buddy Holly.
- Originally, Felix was an entirely different character, seemingly in "homage" to William Afton's character in Fnaf SL-onwards. Originally, Felix was a character named "John F. Willbrock" and was best described as a cartoonish evil mad scientist[15] who went by the alias Felix Kranken to hide his identity. He would be kidnapped and murdered by Bon when Bon apparently put an Bon mask on him, stabbed him, and put him in a Felix the Cat animatronic suit and springlocked him within it.[16] As this is from Welcome to Bon's Burgers, this is completely non-canon and scrapped.
- His full name as we know it is "Felix A. Kranken," according to his findjackwalten interview.
- The name "Felix" is derived from the Latin word "fēlix," which means "lucky." The German word "kranken" can be translated as "sick" or "suffering (from an affliction)."
- Felix and Linda started dating a little after Jack Walten and Rosemary Walten's marriage.[17]
- He and Linda Thompson had a cat, but he often neglected it by forgetting about it. Linda was the opposite and took the cat when she moved.[18]
- He used a shovel to bury Ed and Molly.[19]
- This is shown in The Walten Files: Season 1 - Final Poster, which has Felix holding a bloody shovel.
- Felix drove a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.[20]
- Felix's voice actor has stated that Felix is Bisexual.[21]
- He majored in business in college.[22]
- He hates pizza.[23]
- Has tools in his trunk and tends to not clean up his things.[24]
- According to Martin, if he was an influencer, he would be popular for "the wrong reasons" and get into internet drama.[25]
- Would likely hang out at a bar with Jack if they had a "guys night out."[26]
- Had a ton of Looney Tunes cartoons of the 60s.[27]
- He is an Aries according to Coker.[28]
- His favorite color is blue.[29]
- Would likely have hated math as a school subject.[30]
- Felix would not have cared much about Chuck E Cheese.[31]
- He would lose in a fight against Jack.[32]
- Would wear funky patterned clothing like ties or socks.[33]
- His favorite song is Into each life some rain must fall, which plays in the background of Guilty when he is recounting the crash.[34] The song is also named Felix Kranken on the soundtrack channel.[35]
- He would not like disco music,[36] however, he would like Power-Pop, specifically Badfinger, but also The Raspberries, The Rubinoos, The Flaming Groovies, Cheap Trick, and others.[37]He sees the style as a continuation of the Beatles' style of music as they came into the spotlight in his generation.[38]
- He is not into art.[39]
- Due to Coker, Felix Kranken's VA, leaving the crew, CyberFun Tech was the last episode he voiced the character in. The search for a new VA soon began after the episode aired and Connor_Bates was chosen as the new VA.[40]
- As stated by Martin during a twitter live, Felix gains weight after the accident.
- During a twitter space, Martin stated that Felix loves Louis Wain.
- His former cat's name is Peter.[41]
- The whole reason for Felix's alcohol addiction getting worse in 1964 won't be revealed, as it is a big spoiler based thing.
- His usual drink is Shaefer beer. [42]
- During a twitter space, Martin confirmed that Felix wears the same glasses as Buddy Holly but that he after the crash might've gotten a different pair.
- Felix would accidentally reveal to Lily that Santa doesn't exist (said by Martin in twitter space)
- According to Martin on a twitter space, Felix tried his best to hide his addiction from Jack (in order to be on his 'good side')
- Felix looks up to Jack as a person who he wants to be. Despite any 'love and affection' that Felix feels towards Jack, there is a lot of envy.
- Felix isn't a religious person though is superstitious and during his dark times would pray in hope that something would hear him.[43]
- In the Walten Files Patreon Video, there was a line at the near end said by Felix.
- "No, no you can't tell anyone about this. Jack if anyone finds it, it’s over, for you, me, everyone please just- please keep this a secret and do not tell anyone about it. Keep it safe my entire life is in that box."
- This further hints that the box seen in CyberFun Tech contains Felix's autobiography and confessions towards his past and current life.
- "No, no you can't tell anyone about this. Jack if anyone finds it, it’s over, for you, me, everyone please just- please keep this a secret and do not tell anyone about it. Keep it safe my entire life is in that box."
- The reason Felix drinks will be revealed in the future.[44]
- Felix drinks due to something in his past he tries to avoid is possibly the reason.
- Felix's new voice actor, Connor Bates might be heard in future teasers.
- This might no longer be the case as Connor Bates is no longer the voice actor of Felix, willingly stepping down from the role.
- Felix's car crash had taken place on a Tuesday. Coincidentally, Jack's disappearance also took place on a Tuesday.
- Felix's favorite film is Born Yesterday.
- It was previously stated to be Singin' in the Rain.
- His birthday was confirmed during a QnA.[45]
- He had a poor relationship with his family and father, splitting ties with his family not long after his father passed away.
- Felix loves golfing.[46]
References[]
- ↑ BunnyFarm
- ↑ BunnyFarm
- ↑ CaretakerLibrary
- ↑ Welcome to Bon's Burgers
- ↑ "Felix - April 7th, 1935
"
- ↑ CyberFunTech82
- ↑ Missing FJW Site, Sep 1st update.
- ↑ "Felix - April 7th, 1935
"
- ↑ MRtin the bitcj (AMA)
- ↑ When asked to name a year, Felix names 1963. (Source: Missing)
- ↑ save ne jikmy hoffa #4shotsofjackwaltenTODAY (3/16/2024)
- ↑ Find Jack Walten
- ↑
- ↑ RETURN OF MARTINI AND KYLUS/liquid mercury #waltenfiles456question (2/27/2024)
- ↑
Petertriesricecakes and EVA on John Willbrock.
- ↑
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- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415537001718222849
- ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415533934381879296
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Felix's car.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/coker0415/status/1388163576301596677
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428131731853520897
- ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415540379869499399
- ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415533934381879296
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428041544502763524
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428042142862221312
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428042142862221312
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Thewaltenfiles/comments/q52d41/doing_another_ama_since_im_now_officially_the_va/hg5k8j5/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
- ↑ https://twitter.com/pythoneon_/status/1428034249358254087
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415565369620811776
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428135002957656067
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428055099725733888
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415534300716584964
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1428035584883363842
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoO8RguUxjs
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1447213330708324355
- ↑ https://twitter.com/coker0415/status/1447214046474817547
- ↑ https://twitter.com/coker0415/status/1447214603889520646
- ↑ https://twitter.com/smiles_bunny/status/1415534727365283847
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- ↑ Bob (questions at #utternoiseswmartinevacoralandkyler, a twitter space with Martin Walls, Kyle DeNigris, Coraline, and Eva
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