Ruby Goldberg
"We've not seen one like this before."
The article's subject originates from the Bendy novel series' continuity, which is not deemed as canonically part of the main series' lore. See Bendy Wiki:Canon for more information.
Ruby Goldberg is a secondary character who appeared in the "Syndicated Era" Bendy comic strips by Joey Drew Studios.
Characteristics
Physical appearance
Ruby Goldberg is a lanky human or humanoid character, wearing a a plain dress with a flower shaped collar, a stained apron, knee-high socks with black shoes and pearl earrings. Her hair is black and has two small shapes that look like ears, along with a single spike to show its length.
Personality
Ruby is shown to be kind. She interacts with a baby (not knowing it was a disguise) in a kind way, gawking and smiling while looking at it. She has also helped Bendy cheer up by sharing a pie with him which further proves that. She’s an avid baker as she's often shown to be cooling pies on her windowsill, also shown with her apron being covered in stains.
Appearances
- Pie and Pop (1931) - Ruby's first known comic appearance. Ruby laughs at Bendy after his failed attempt at stealing one of her pies, which turned out to be a jack-in-a-box boxing glove hidden inside it.
Behind the scenes
Ruby Goldberg is one of the cartoon characters who makes their debut in the compilation comic book Bendy: Crack-up Comics Collection.
Inspirations
It may be possible that Ruby Goldberg's appearance design, along with baking pies, is inspired by the Popeye character Olive Oyl.
Etymology
Ruby's name is based on the cartoonist Rube Goldberg. This is further evident in the "Ode to Reuben" comic, where she used a Rube Goldberg machine to catch Bendy after he stole her pie.
Ruby's official name was not seen in Crack-up Comics Collection. A day later after the book's release, her name is officially confirmed by Vannotes, as given by Mady Giuliani. She is also referred as "the pie lady" in Vannotes' script.[1]
