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Wattersons

The Wattersons are a fictional family in The Amazing World of Gumball, an animated series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. They live in the town of Elmore and are central to the show's humor and storytelling, which blends surreal visuals with slice-of-life comedy.

Nicole Watterson, the mother, is a cat; described as hardworking, protective, and sometimes strict. Richard Watterson,

In-universe, the Wattersons are central to the show's exploration of family, friendship, and identity. The family

the
father,
is
a
pink
rabbit;
depicted
as
lazy
and
childlike.
Gumball
Watterson,
the
eldest
child,
is
a
blue
cat;
a
clever
and
impulsive
protagonist
who
frequently
leads
misadventures.
Darwin
Watterson,
adopted
son,
originally
Gumball's
pet
goldfish,
joins
the
family
as
a
devoted
brother
and
companion,
with
a
curious
and
optimistic
personality.
The
dynamic
among
the
four—Nicole's
guidance,
Richard's
absent-mindedness,
Gumball's
schemes,
and
Darwin's
wry
commentary—drives
most
episodes.
is
depicted
as
loving
yet
imperfect,
using
humor
to
reflect
everyday
challenges
and
the
show's
willingness
to
experiment
with
animation
and
genre.
The
characters
became
a
defining
element
of
The
Amazing
World
of
Gumball
and
remain
recognizable
within
Cartoon
Network's
catalog
of
contemporary
animated
series.