So, remember how the shapeshifter said this would be the last form Dipper ever took?
And then in the last episode, he took that form.
But wait a second, that’s not his last form right. He got better right? Yeah. We see him after the woodening, talking and partying with folks.
But a thought occurred to me. What if that’s not Dipper anymore. What if the shapeshifter was right. What if that’s Bill?
It’s a stretch (and probably not remotely true) considering we aren’t seeing the “Bipper” behavior in full swing. And we aren’t used to Bill being subtle. Or are we? Whenever we have seen Bill directly everything is flashy and ridiculous. But up until that point, everything about Bill was subtle. The messages, the background images and clues. All subtle. Maybe that’s why Bill acts as crazy as he does, so that the more subtle things are less likely to be noticed.
So when I saw this:
I remembered this:
Similarity? The hand placement on the hips. A subtle similarity.
And maybe Bill’s possession was more subtle than it seemed? I mean, the episode was essentially all from Dipper’s point of view. No one else noticed Bipper’s eyes. No one else seemed to notice the voice. Maybe when we aren’t seeing from Dipper’s point of view, Bill possessing someone isn’t as obvious as we first experienced.
Or maybe Alex Hirsch has succeeded and I have joined the ranks of those who are full of theories and have no answers (see: raving lunatics at this point).
I don’t know. It just bugged me. How is that his “last form” then? Should I even take the shapeshifter seriously? Why did Dipper seem put off by McGucket saying something terrible was going to happen? Granted, he’s 12 and almost just died. But, he seemed annoyed.
And how the hell did he miss the tapestry??
That’s Bill plain as day and it was right there.
I know the episode is hyping up Stan Pines as being “not what he seems” … but what if that’s the point. What if the hype is like Bill? The hype is crazy and huge. But what if that’s the distraction? What if it’s all a red herring? What if “not what he seems” for once doesn’t just imply Stan Pines?
What if it’s Dipper who is not what he seems? What if we should not trust him in this next episode?
OKAY… okay. Still extremely overwhelmed firstly by the amazing response this post has received. Wow. Secondly, I am still completely blown away by “Not What He Seems.”
I have some updated thoughts. (Forgive me if they seemed garbled at all, since the episode aired I’ve been fighting a nasty headache.)
So, I now believe that Bill is not completely possessing Dipper; however, Bill is still pulling on his strings. The signs that Dipper may not be all himself are there (if I am seeing this right).
Granted, Dipper has every right to feel threatened by the portal and have distrust in his Grunkle. He’s had to be suspicious of everyone since the beginning and he would naturally feel betrayed. Also, he would certainly be panicked at the idea that the portal could tear the universe apart. He was scared and desperate and used an argument that he must have had in his own head.
“What if he’s lying” “Use your head” He’s always been more cautious and this is a dangerous situation.
But, even with those reasons, I felt his behavior was … off.
He quickly switched to straight up accusing Stan of lying about the situation. As soon as Mabel said she trusted Grunkle Stan, Dipper got angry.
“Are you crazy?"
He’s never really acted this way towards Mabel with that much anger. He doesn’t want that portal opened.
And then this:
While the others’ pupils change slightly, it’s only after the blast. Dipper’s pupils change right before the blast. That… that isn’t right.
And then when they don’t all die… We pan over and see him.
Still angry. Still annoyed. And the first one back on his feet so to speak. You’d think he’d be more relieved that they didn’t all just die. It doesn’t feel right.
And then the lovely superfruit-cake (edit: she also realized/felt the glare was an off response from Dipper considering) sent me a message and pointed out that the music when Dipper is shouting at Mabel for not pushing the button…
… was the same creepy violin music that was playing the moment Bipper stood up.
And then, hardly a second later, we get the pupil stretch.
I’m sorry guys… While he may not be fully possessed, I think the puppet’s strings are being pulled.
From the beginning we were told to Trust No One.
I don’t think we can trust Dipper.
This is why I love this fandom EVERYONE IS THINKING There’s no end to the thought processes of the fandom. It’s amazing.
I am Silver Tongue, I am an artist. I have many characters and you can check out my art in the art tag. I occasionally practice witchcraft though I don't do anything too complicated. I am girl 2 and don't know what else to put here.