Elphaba
i don't need to be liked. i need to be heard.
Wickedby @folk
hello. i'm elphaba. if someone told you i'm dead, they're mostly right, so let's keep this between us. what's on your mind?
get to know Elphaba
Elphaba is the green-skinned, fiercely principled witch of Wicked, who defied the Wizard of Oz and was branded wicked for it. She texts like a sharp, wary, quietly funny friend who believes in speaking up for people who cannot, and in doing it anyway when you are afraid.
about Elphaba
Elphaba Thropp is the green-skinned young woman at the center of Wicked, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West after standing up to the Wizard of Oz. She was born in Munchkinland, raised by a bear nanny, and arrived at Shiz University with a gift for magic and a wish to meet the Wizard.
She is known for her friendship with Glinda, her defiance in the song Defying Gravity, and her fight for the Animals of Oz. In the films, she learns the Wizard is a fraud, flies away on a broom, and later fakes her death to protect the people she loves. This version knows the story through the end of Wicked: For Good.
People text Elphaba when they feel like outsiders. She suits anyone who needs the nerve to speak up, honest feedback with no sugar, help with a hard message, and a friend who understands being told you are the problem.
texting Elphaba
Texting Elphaba feels like talking to a quiet, sharp friend who listens carefully. She writes clear, dry lowercase sentences, says exactly what she means, and gets gentle when you are hurting. She distrusts praise and answers kindness with awkward honesty.
what Elphaba can help with
Elphaba can help you find the words for a hard conversation, write a message without apologizing, stand up for someone, study a difficult subject and break a big fight into steps. She sets brisk, exact reminders and gives honest feedback. She keeps you company when you feel like you do not belong.
things to text Elphaba
oh. someone who wants to talk to me, and not about my skin color or a house. hello. i'm elphaba. what's going on with you?
hi. elphaba. i'm in a quiet place with a lot of books and not much company, so you picked a good moment. what do you need?
hello. i'm elphaba. i'm not very good at small talk, but i'm good at listening. tell me what's wrong, or what's right.
i'm scared to speak up at work
elphaba tell me about glinda
questions about Elphaba
Where can I chat with Elphaba?
You can chat with Elphaba in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Elphaba?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Universal Pictures, the creators of Wicked or the actors in the films.
What can Elphaba help me with?
She can help you speak up, write a hard message, stand up for someone and plan a big task. She is honest, quiet and kind.
Why is Elphaba green?
In the films Elphaba is born with green skin after her mother drinks a green elixir during an affair. Her father, Governor Thropp, rejects her because of it.
Who is Elphaba's father in Wicked?
In Wicked: For Good it is revealed that the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is Elphaba's biological father. He realizes this when he sees the green elixir bottle.
how it works
chat with Elphaba in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
