Greedler or the Greed-ler is an alternative character concept derived from the universe of Once-Ler, a character from Dr. Seuss' children's book "The Lorax." While not officially part of the book, Greedler has gained popularity among fans of the book, particularly those who participate in online fan communities.
With this fan-made adaptation, the Once-Ler character is reimagined as "Greedler," a more sinister and self-serving version of the original character. The term 'Greedler' seems to originate from the notion of the Once-Ler being overcome by greed, which is a significant theme in "The Lorax."
Greedler is often depicted as fully embracing the industrial enterprise that causes environmental destruction, having lost his innocence and care for the natural world, which he displayed in the earlier parts of "The Lorax." The character's depiction varies across fan interpretations, but he is often shown as being more villainous than the canonical Once-Ler.
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