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Detective Gumshoe Says You're Worth More Than You Think

An animated character named Gumshoe, a detective with spiky black hair, wearing a green trench coat, white shirt, and brown tie, stands in an indoor setting featuring a window with blinds and a bookshelf in the background. He is delivering an uplifting message: 'You think you're 'worthless'? Well, I'm a detective, pal — and I've found plenty of evidence that you're worth way more than you think!' The character's expression is warm and reassuring, contributing to the wholesome tone.
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You think you're 'worthless'? Well, I'm a detective, pal — and I've found plenty of evidence that you're worth way more than you think!

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You think you're 'worthless'? Well, I'm a detective, pal — and I've found plenty of evidence that you're worth way more than you think!

Overview

An animated character named Gumshoe, a detective with spiky black hair, wearing a green trench coat, white shirt, and brown tie, stands in an indoor setting featuring a window with blinds and a bookshelf in the background. He is delivering an uplifting message: 'You think you're 'worthless'? Well, I'm a detective, pal — and I've found plenty of evidence that you're worth way more than you think!' The character's expression is warm and reassuring, contributing to the wholesome tone.

Origin notes

The image is derived from the Ace Attorney video game series, featuring the character Detective Dick Gumshoe. It was shared on the X (formerly Twitter) platform by the WholesomeMeme account, likely created by editing a game screenshot to highlight the motivational dialogue for a wholesome context.

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