Somebody Else's Nimrod

"I know. I'm scared, too."

Just when you think Gir can't possibly get any cuter...he does. Really, he's quite possibly the most purely adorable character in fandom since the tribbles.

My basic Theory of Gir is that he's meant to be the show's entry point for the three-year-olds in the audience (Zim, of course, is meant for the six-year-olds to identify with, a Calvin with antennae and no ears). Like most three-year-olds, Gir's confused about a lot of things, but he knows that eating things is good, dancing is fun, and you should be nice to your toys. I'm still waiting for the episode where Gir accidentally saves the day with his pure heart and total illogic. It's out there, right???