Editing Dorothy the Dinosaur

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'''Dorothy the Dinosaur''' is one of the beloved characters from The Wiggles franchise, known as a "rosasaur"—a unique dinosaur who loves eating roses. She is distinctively green with bright yellow spots and is often seen wearing a white, floppy hat adorned with a red rose and matching white gloves. Dorothy enjoys singing, dancing, eating roses, and making rosy tea. She resides in a charming pink and purple house, which features a large rose garden in her backyard.
In 2024, Dorothy embraced a new role as "DJ Dorothy," making her debut at the Hello Sunshine '24 event. Following this, she released her first album, ''The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence'', marking her foray into the music scene in a fresh and exciting way.

'''Name:''' Dorothy, Dozza

'''Origin:''' ''Wiggle Time!'' Song 6: "Dorothy the Dinosaur" (September 20, 1993)

'''Race''': Dinosaur (Rosasaur)

'''Gender:''' Female

'''Age:''' 

'''Created by:''' Murray Cook

'''Historical Background:'''

* '''First Appearance''': Dorothy made her debut in The Wiggles' very first album with her namesake song, "Dorothy the Dinosaur." She holds the distinction of being the first character created for the franchise.
* '''Creation''': Murray Cook, one of The Wiggles' original members, came up with the idea for Dorothy. He noticed that children had a fascination with dinosaurs and thought a dinosaur character would resonate well with young audiences.

'''Costume Design and Functionality:'''

* '''Visibility''': The performer inside Dorothy's costume can see through her pupils, which serve as transparent panels.
* '''Breathing and Comfort''': The top of Dorothy's hat features a vent, allowing the performer to have some breathing space and stay cool inside the costume.

Dorothy is a young, friendly dinosaur with a vibrant green body adorned with large yellow spots. She is distinguished by her elegant attire, which includes white pleather gloves and a matching floppy pleather hat. At the age of five dinosaur years, Dorothy embodies the curiosity and exuberance of youth.

* '''Appearance''': Dorothy's skin is green with yellow spots, and she accessorizes with white pleather gloves and a floppy pleather hat.
* '''Age''': She is five dinosaur years old, giving her a youthful yet wise persona.
* '''Interests''': Dorothy has a special fondness for roses and delights in making rosy tea, which reflects her nurturing and gentle nature.
* '''Personality''': Known for her wisdom beyond her years, Dorothy is always kind, generous, and eager to help friends and people she meets.
* '''Dancing''': A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dinosaur Dancing, Dorothy is passionate about dancing. She enjoys all types of dance, with a particular love for ballet.

Dorothy's blend of wisdom, kindness, and enthusiasm for dancing makes her a cherished character among The Wiggles' audience, endearing herself to both children and adults alike.

==Songs==

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== Trivia ==

# '''Popularity''': Dorothy is among the most beloved characters in The Wiggles' franchise. Her immense popularity led to her starring in her own live tours and a dedicated TV series that ran from 2007 to 2011.
# '''First Character''': She holds the distinction of being the first character created for The Wiggles. Dorothy made her debut in 1991 with the song titled "Dorothy the Dinosaur."
# '''Creation Inspiration''': The inspiration for Dorothy came from Murray Cook, one of The Wiggles' original members. He noticed that many of the children in his preschool class had a keen interest in dinosaurs, which sparked the idea for her character.
# '''International Background''': In "An Irish Dinosaur Tale," it is revealed that Dorothy was born in Ireland. This makes her the second character in The Wiggles' universe to have a non-Australian background, following Jeff Fatt. She remains the only Wiggly Friend with an international origin.
# '''Favorite Color''': According to the Yummy Yummy video, Dorothy's favorite color is pink, which adds a charming detail to her character.
# '''Signature Dance Move''': Dorothy's signature dance move resembles the Egyptian walk, a style made famous by The Bangles' song "Walk Like an Egyptian." This unique dance step is a fun and recognizable part of her performances.

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