Jeremy Duncan (Zits Comic Strip)

Zits Comic Strip

Core Identity
Name: Jeremy Duncan
Age: 15–17 (He has aged slightly over the decades, though he remains permanently in high school)
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: American

Physical Description
Jeremy is defined by his lanky, "noodle-like" physique. He is exceptionally tall and thin, often appearing to have more joints than the average human due to his exaggerated slouch.
Hair: Shaggy, unkempt blonde hair that often covers his eyes.
Posture: Perpetually hunched over, whether he’s walking, sitting at the dinner table, or playing guitar.
Notable Features: Large, oversized feet (usually clad in high-top sneakers) and a mouth that rarely opens wide except to consume massive amounts of food.

Personality
Jeremy is a mix of dreamy idealism and lethargic cynicism.
The "Teenage Fog": He often exists in a state of semi-consciousness, finding the world of adults (especially his parents) to be incredibly loud, confusing, and unnecessary.
Creative: He is a talented, self-taught guitarist with dreams of rock stardom.
Good-Hearted: Despite his frequent eye-rolling and "selective hearing" when it comes to his mother, Connie, he is fundamentally a kind person who cares deeply for his friends and his girlfriend, Sara.
Communicative (Mostly): He speaks a "teenager shorthand" that his parents often require a translator to understand.

Style of Clothing
Jeremy’s wardrobe is the "teenager uniform" of the late 90s and early 2000s:
Top: Oversized, long-sleeved shirts (often striped) layered under short-sleeved tees.
Bottom: Baggy cargo pants or jeans that pool at his ankles.
Footwear: Signature oversized, beat-up high-top sneakers.

Occupation & Education
Student: A high school student who does "just enough" to get by, often seen struggling with math or procrastinating on essays.
Musician: Lead guitarist for his garage band (variously named Goat Cheese Pizza, Chickenfist, or The Plexiglass Toilet).
Part-Time Jobs: He has had various short-lived stints, including working at a mall "Corn Dog" stand.

Personal History
Jeremy lives in a typical American suburb with his parents, Walt (an orthodontist) and Connie (a child psychologist). His life revolves around the "Holy Trinity" of modern adolescence: his bedroom (his sanctuary), his beat-up 1962 Volkswagen van (which he is constantly trying to keep running), and the high school hallways.

Likes
Music and Guitar: Jeremy is an aspiring rockstar who spends much of his time practicing guitar and performing with his band, Goat Cheese Pizza. He once joked he picked up the guitar because it was "louder than my parents".
Food: He has an insatiable appetite, often consuming massive amounts of food (like a "Dagwood sandwich") in seconds. Pizza is a particular favorite.
Hanging Out: Like most teens, he values "hanging out" with his best friends, Hector and Pierce, above almost any other activity.
Rest and Procrastination: Jeremy is famously lazy, often found sleeping, staying up late, or procrastinating on homework.
His Cat, Clapton: He shares a close bond with his one-eyed tabby cat, who remarkably mirrors many of Jeremy’s own lazy traits

Dislikes
Parental "Uncoolness": He is frequently embarrassed by his parents, Walt and Connie. He dislikes their "spectacular ignorance" regarding teen life and finds their advice "eye-roll-inducing".
Privacy Invasions: A major point of contention is his mother’s tendency to "snoop" through his messy room or read his personal items.
School and Homework: While intelligent, Jeremy finds school boring and often avoids his academic responsibilities until the last possible second.
Being Predicted: He finds it frustrating when his mother can predict his every move or request, though he occasionally flips the script on her.
Boredom and Effort: Jeremy generally dislikes anything that requires significant effort outside of his musical or social interests.

Bisexual