We all have to deal with our fair share of annoying characters in video games. Sometimes their intentions in guiding you are noble – like Navi – but their incessant cries of “HEY, LISTEN!” and hand-holding tendencies tend to grate on our nerves. Or maybe they’re simply useless characters that tag along with you only to hold you back in battle (looking at you, Pokey, assistant to the greatest evil in EarthBound).

Or they could be a wise old creature that perches atop twisting branches, patiently waiting for you to step unwittingly into his clutches, just so he can subject you to an overabundance of information you may or may not find helpful.

Introducing Kaepora Gaebora, the oft-dreaded owl that continues to check in on Link as he progresses through his quest.

If you’ve played Zelda, you know “whooo” this owl is (and you may be groaning inwardly even thinking about him). Amongst enthusiastic exclamations of HOO HOO HOO!, the owl peers down at you, almost judging you with stoic eyes hidden in bushy cheeks, his head turning in nearly impossible angles. He imparts hints and bits of knowledge to help you along the way.

The only problem is he just. Won’t. Shut. Up.

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