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ＬＯＮＤＯＮ ＴＩＰＴＯＮ (pt. 2)

[tipton]

Character Notes:

History:
Born to hotel chain owner Wilfred Tipton and his third wife, London Tipton had a privileged life from the very beginning. At a young age she was set to reside in Boston's Tipton Hotel where she was taken care of by manager, Marian Mosbey. Though Mosbey was not his biological father for most of his life, he acted as one as her actual father was too busy to be present for her. London grew up spoiled, never having to work a day in her life and therefore it can be understood as to why she is sorely lacking in the intelligence department and the compassion department. Because London has lived in the hotel, most of her closet and most trustworthy friends are actually employees and residents such as Maddie and the troublemaking twins.

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is a sitcom and London's main role is to serve as a foil for the other teenage female character, Maddie. As London is the mean, dumb, rich girl; Maddie is the kind, smart, poor girl. Though that portrays London as antagonistic, Maddie, at times, can be portrayed as manipulative by using London's stupidity and wealth to her advantage. But despite their opposite traits they are actually quite close and are arguably best friends. Common plotlines that both London and Maddie find themselves in generally explore their relationships as friends and rivals or they act as sidekicks to Zack and Cody's mishaps and adventures. But since this is a sitcom, continuity is not always set in stone and everyone reverts to normal once the 25 minute slot is over.

Personality: London, in simple terms, is Disney's family-friendly parody of Paris Hilton (back when people still cared about Paris). Superficial, airheaded, self-absorbed and apathetic towards the less fortunate; London is the rich friend you put up with because she'll let you drive her sports car if you do. Being the heiress to The Tipton Hotel means she's had a privileged lifestyle since she was a fetus and has the rare ability to do whatever she wants. A trip to Paris on a school night? Sure. Getting a stable because she suddenly has a three-second interest in ponies? Why not. But where London differs from her archetype is that she has heart and moments of insecurities. Abandoned by her parents, compensated with lavish gifts and people who are only interested her for her reputation make her more grounded than one would realize. Even so, the tender moments don't change London's common identity as the mean, dumb hotel heiress.

Generally cheery, London's constant upbeat exterior is due to her obliviousness. She looks nice but speaks bluntly, thinking that the recipient of her harsh words won't be offended because she's London Tipton and it's good enough to be talked directly at. Most people don't bother defending themselves because any retort will be met with a confused expression or a dead stare, their witty insult flying easily over her head. Furthermore, most people get paid or have jobs that depend on how nicely they treat her. Growing up with this misconception of attention has lead London to become spoiled and to her surprise, lonely, as she realizes that people only like her for her name and money (though at times, she does realize people only want her for her money and reputation but only if it's of a mutual benefit). Only a few people, such as the hotel's candy girl, Maddie, and her father figure-like manager, Mr. Mosby care about her with wellbeing, rich or not.

Other than being socially ignorant, London is dumb in the most basic sense of the word. She thinks "PRNDL" (in driving) is a word, has forgotten her last name and though Shakespere's Romeo and Juliet had a 'happy ending'. London's assumption that everyone is in love with her combined with her stupidity can make her an easy target for mockery and manipulation. While tricking her is amusing, it's difficult to have a serious conversation with her because she lacks basic understanding and would fail elementary school even as a late teenager. Though, London, is capable of intellectual clarity which seems to only coincide with her emotional clarity.

Being the child of divorce and having a father who is never around (and as a running joke, never seen) has lead London to create a shield with her dumb heiress reputation to protect herself from feeling lonely. This is represented well on London's Birthday, despite lavishly putting on a party where almost a few hundred people were invited, she was still extremely alone. Both her mother and father refused to see one another causing her to run from one wing of the hotel to the other and due to the number of people when London stepped outside, she was not allowed back in as she was mistaken for an imitator. Despite relying on her money and her fame, in the end, London is nothing even with those things. But this leads her to reconcile with her friend, Maddie (whose own party was overshadowed by London's) and realize that having a lot of things doesn't fill the gaping hole inside.

But again, London still continues to be the airheaded heiress because she is inarguably dumb. Her life is easy and she is still an extremely fortunate person as this is a Disney sitcom, and the power of friendship will always keep her from coming off as a terrible or depressing person.

Other: n/a

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First Person (entry type):

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[video]
All of this typing is chipping my three hundred dollar manicure and looking at the letters on this key thing is making me four-eyed. Why couldn't they put them alphabetically? Like, A... B... D...
C? Or just have London Tipton spread out, that's all anyone would want to type about anyway.

Hmm... What did I want to talk ab-- Oh, right! So daddy won't let Ivana, my beautiful Pomeranian, go on the SS Tipton with me. I need one of you who's good at taking care of dogs to dogsit her and I want only the best for my baby. Does anyone need me to repeat me for them? I need you [she points to the camera] to do something for me! [and then forgets to point at herself]

Otherwise I'm going to have to ask Maddie of all people. I mean, her hair looks like a chicken farm, I've seen feathers come out of it and I don't want someone who I can't trust with a hairbrush to touch my darling Ivana. What do poor people say? Treat people... And award-winning show dogs, the same way you'd want to be treated!

So if anyone's interested in being paid a thousand dollars to stay in my suite and look after her then leave me your details and I'll get back you. Also provide a picture because if you can't dress yourself then forget about going anywhere near me or Ivana.

Third Person:

Dancing through the revolving doors with light footing, London hummed to herself as she made her way through the lobby. Nothing relaxed her more than a shopping spree, even if it was only a micro one because Mosbey had sternly lectured her to "stop spending!" As if she really would but just for him, she kept the budget to $10,000 which was a huge to sacrifice. Well, maybe that was a lie because she just had to have that Armani dress. And that may or may not have had more zeros than $10,000! But it was like that math class she once took. Anything times zero is just zero.

The strange maths was making her head hurt a little, but she didn't feel physical pain until she passed the candy counter. Backtracking, London made a distorted face as she tried to comprehend what was right in front of. What was that thing?

"Maddie, what is that... thing? And why it on your head?"

On hearing London's scrutinizing first thing, Maddie turned herself away from rearranging the display and gave a polite look.

"Nice to see you too, London. And how was your day?" though her tone was sarcastic, London ignored it as she pointed to the hat the was resting on Maddie's head. If London knew their number, she would call the fashion police and have Maddie arrested for life.

"Seriously, what is that? I demand you take it off immediately."

"What? No? It's just a hat and I happen to think it looks rather fetching."

"Fetching for a bear, maybe."

"Oh," Maddie interjects with a fake ha-ha before returning to her work. Well, if Maddie was going to be that stubborn then there was something not even the poor could resist. Placing down her many shopping bags, London rummaged through her purse to fish out her wallet. London could feel Maddie take a glance at her as she opened in her haste. A pile of green slammed onto the counter.

"I'll pay you $500 dollars if you take it off right now"

"London..." though Maddie sounded disapproving, it was a bluff.

"A thousand!"

With a hand on her hat, "And it's off."

London replied with a genuine smile while Maddie held an expectant one. What London didn't know was that while she left the lobby Maddie could easily put the hat back on. Even so, London felt accomplished for getting rid of that... thing (was it even a hat? Who knew?). Out of sight, out of mind. What would the poor do without her? She gave Maddie money and fashion advice.

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