Post by Dave Karfosky on Oct 3, 2011 15:27:08 GMT -5
David Paul Karofsky
character basics
NICKNAMES: Dave, Hamhock, Karofsky.
AGE: 18 (soon)
BIRTHDAY: October 23, 1993
SCHOOL: McKinley High School
OCCUPATION: Student
GENDER: Male
PLAY-BY: Max Adlerappearance
David Karofsky is tall, has hazel eyes, large face and strong jaw. Largely built, huge arms, and bulky looking. Especially with his football jersey. While he does look slightly chubby in the face, he doesn't really have that much fat on his body. Large shoulders and legs as well.personality
(Hope you don't mind the way I word this, considering I maybe using a lot of "I think" kind of phrases due to the fact that we don't really know Karofsky / what I say are technically more like theories do to what we've seen so far)
Used to be a homophobic jerk, however all that's change when Kurt Hummel came back into his life. He was forced to beard with Santana, apologize to Kurt, and be part of the Bully Whips. However, with going along with it eventually Dave Karofsky finally genuinely apologizes to Kurt.
Everything that happened last year and how he's been acting in school has been a way to protect his reputation at McKinley. Not only being homophobic and an asshole to anyone due to his own insecurities due to his sexuality, but also insecurities in general. He doesn't feel as if he is anyone, or anything at this point. And is probably insecure about his looks as well.
Who everyone knows as Dave Karofsky, isn't the real Dave Karofsky. His father stated he used to get straight A's and was a Cub Scout. So he's been a great citizen to Lima at some point and a great student. Also, he stated once he was going to Calculus, which I think is a pretty advanced class, especially for the typical stereotypical football player. He's intelligent, he isn't just some stupid dumb jock. Also, with how he carried himself in the last scene with Burt, Kurt, Paul, Dave, and Figgins I think he's a great guy and knows how to speak properly. We've seen him talk vulgar in the past, however in that scene we've seen that Dave knows how to speak politely. Which means he knows how to speak correctly and respectfully.
Also, I think he feels quite guilty for the things he's done in the past. Time and time again he's been hiding behind his muscles and his mask. However, we've seen him break down finally when he apologized to Kurt. And I think that was his breaking point. Hiding your emotions isn't healthy and eventually one "snaps" so to speak. And instead of lashing out in anger, he cried as he apologized to Kurt. I also think that for time he's possible felt guilty for everything, but due to hiding his feelings deep inside of himself he's able to push on and continue being an ass to Kurt, or whomever.
In the end, I think he's a good student, a nice boy, probably likes to play video game and likes guy things, who happens to be gay. He just broke under the pressure of having to keep a certain reputation. Z is an influence on him as well. Dave is under the pressure of practice and football. It's probably the only thing he thinks he's good at (since apparently he quit Hockey).
As for feelings, I think Dave has feelings for Kurt obviously. Possibly even back when Kurt and Dave were sophomores. Though Dave didn't pick on Kurt too specifically he still did otherwise. In particular he picked on Finn and Kurt, which he could have possibly liked both of them. Or could have possibly picked on Finn due to jealousy due to Finn/Kurt possibly being a couple (even though they obviously weren't). Basically Dave picking on Kurt was a first grader way of flirting with him that of course eventually went way to far over time. Now I think he really cares for Kurt, he truly feels sorry for what he done. Even eat him up inside. He would obviously be insanely jealous of Blaine due to not only being with Kurt, but also due to Blaine being perfect. He's Kurt's ideal guy and to Dave's mind he isn't. He's a monster.
I think that Dave not only doesn't want to come out of the closet due to his own insecurities with how people will act, but also due to not thinking he deserves happiness. Kurt said he sees how miserable he is. And while he is, at the same time he could potentially think he may not deserve happiness.
(I can ramble on and on about him, sorry)family & history
Father: Paul Karofsky
Mother: Mary Karofsky
Siblings: N/A
Others: N/A
Growing up he had a standard childhood. Cub scouts, got good grades, went into sports, had his father and mother support him. Got teased growing up due to his weight and size. Feeling insecure about himself about his looks, having a low self esteem.
As a young child his parents divorced for not any radical reasons at least not that Dave had seen. His parents seemed amazing. However he hadn't seen his mother since he was a child and grew up the rest of his life with his father who was a nice and understanding sort of man.the roleplayer
NAME: Rachel
GENDER: Female
AGE: 20 (almost 21)
ROLEPLAY EXPERIENCE: Since 2006.
OTHER CHARACTERS: No one.
HOW YOU FOUND US: Someone contacted me via Tumblr on one of my Tumblr RPs
PREFFERED SHIPS: Kurtofsky (but I understand that will probably not happen)
ROLEPLAY SAMPLE:It seemed like no matter where he would turn in school he would be there, he was haunting him. He of course being Kurt Hummel. Ever since the kiss, he never felt more confused than ever. If he didn’t feel self conscious before, he did now. Not only it was his little thing for Kurt that seemed to make him crazy— Dave what are you thinking? But it was his own self image as well that wanted to make him lash out. Kurt’s comments before the kiss and his reaction afterwards definitely didn’t help. However, instead of feeling his need to pounce on him any chance he got, slamming him into lockers even more, instead he chose the option to ignore him. He couldn’t stand looking at him, remembering the things he said and his reaction. His eyes full of terror and shock as he shoved him away. And of course— rejection. It hurt.
No matter where he went Hummel seemed to be there. It was as if he was plotting to try to talk to him. And maybe he was? It had been a long time since they had last spoken. Quickly after the kiss Hummel would seem to back away from him, a horrified look in his eye. Slowly, but surely he began to instead just stare at him as he would walk by instead. Almost studying him. Trying to read him. He hated it when people would try to do that. Trying to find out what he’s thinking— feeling.
Now, it was happening once again. Not even close to him and while talking to— seriously what is her name? He was down the hallway next to his locker speaking to someone, watching him; when slowly he felt himself began to walk towards his direction. He had no choice, he had to go to class right? As he continued to walk, it seemed as if everything was going slow motion. Maybe it was Hummel’s beautiful glasz colored eyes, that had the perfect combination of blue, green, and grey that was pouring into his own hazel eyes that seemed to slow everything down. Soon he was approaching him, not even looking at him now, but he couldn’t help to take a peek from the corner of his eye. Hummel was still staring at him and it frustrated him so much that he kept looking at him in that way. He noticed that the smaller boy slightly leaned forward, opening his mouth ready to speak. Whether it was for him, or the other girl… Out of panic he began to walk much faster— almost a jog past him and into his next class.