Everyone and their grandma knows Theodore Peterson from Hello Neighbor is hot. You know it, I know it, we all know it. Hello Neighbor as a video game franchise has struck the hearts of many, and nobody hates it. It is the best video game ever.

But recently, something shocking happened.

New information has been revealed: an image of Theodore Peterson... in Hello Neighbor 3... as an old, skinny man. When Hello Neighbor was first announced, everyone knew it was good, not because of the mechanics, but because of how hot the Neighbor was. His design was not just a drawing, it was an icon that brought people together.

Statistically, only 1 in 100,000 people are not attracted to Theodore Peterson. This lines up with global aromantic and asexual rates, proving he is, mathematically, the perfect man (not counting those who simply aren’t into men, of course). Speaking of which, even lesbians and straight men can respect him. I have seen it firsthand.

I once showed his picture at a gym, and all of them said, “He is sick AF,” and not in the HN3 sickly way. That moment stuck with me because it showed how even without attraction he can inspire others to be as fit as him. As for lesbians, it’s more of a Thor situation. Theodore is beloved and respected, like a protector figure. In fact, it was a major plot point in one of the books (read: Hello Neighbor: Protector of the Lesbians).

When I first laid eyes on Theodore Peterson, I was not just looking at a weird cartoony man. I was looking at a symbol of hope, of sexiness, of an ideal that transcended the screen.

But now… I hardly recognize him. This is not just about a design. It is about the destruction of our dreams.

Across the globe, reactions have been pouring in. Across the internet, over 90 percent of recent posts express disappointment at his new UGLY design. Even casual fans have noticed. Just last week, a Twitter poll with over 300,000 votes showed that 93 percent of voters preferred the original Theodore Peterson. People are speaking up, and this is totally not fake statistics.

For ALL of us, the Neighbor’s design was THE reason we connected with the game. It wasn’t just about how he looked. It was about what he represented: mystery, charm, danger, and an odd kind of warmth that made him feel human. The new design strips that away, leaving him looking like a sad old man.

I remember the first time I played Hello Neighbor and saw the hottest man in gaming, ever. And I’m not the only one. Everyone saw this attractive mustached man and went AWOOGA.

So now, I am asking the developers, with all sincerity, to reconsider. Bring back the man we knew. Bring back the beautiful Neighbor we all loved.

Do it not just for me, but for every fan who saw the hottest man, Theodore Peterson. Let us hold onto that symbol of hope, of mystery, and of sexiness. Do not let this redesign erase what made Hello Neighbor... the best game of all time.