i once again need to yell abt the ocd rep in the batman unburied universe so here's some quotes i think about a LOT (from unburied s1 and r:sitd), as an ocd haver who loves the riddler and loves it when his ocd is actually written realistically and respectfully (obvious disclaimer that whilst this is accurate to MY experience, it doesn't necessarily mean it's accurate to yours, ocd is a wide range of experiences, etc etc). these r all direct quotes from the episodes themselves
from batman unburied episode 4:
BARBARA: And you have that terrible, all-consuming-pathology which compels you to find answers.
RIDDLER: And I have that terrible, all-consuming-pathology that compels me to find answers. Yes.
BARBARA: It’s a leap.
RIDDLER: Yes. But... I know a little something about compulsion.
BARBARA: I guess you do. (beat) I’m gonna need some scotch tape and talcum powder.
from riddler secrets in the dark (i don't have the episode number on hand; i paused and rewound to transcribe this myself whilst listening in early 2024 and it's been sitting in my notes ever since):
RIDDLER: I can't just walk away. Because I have this stupid fucking tightness in my chest that feels like I might die if I leave a riddle unsolved-
BATMAN: That doesn't make any sense.
RIDDLER: Of course it doesn't make any sense! It's a fucking compulsion! You of all people should know that! You're just as crazy as I am!
there are absolutely more examples (i remember smthn abt him compulsively telling a riddle then asking barbara to ignore it and pretend it didn't happen, but i can't find a transcript and don't remember which episode it was) but i can't find the transcripts rn and don't have them on hand so this is all i can post for now. just know i was literally actively fistpumping in victory on my college commute listening to this shit
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