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Your favorite characters and why you remember them.
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When I was a little kid, I always pretended I was the hero,' Skip said.
'Fuck yeah, me too. What little kid ever pretended to be part of the lynch-mob?'
I love these guys so much. I dedicated so much of my childhood to watching their adventures against Shredder and Krang. A few years ago, I went back and watched all 197 episodes and you know what? They're still enjoyable and still funny. That's something I find with a lot of my former children's cartoons. Because I'm older now, they're not funny and just stupid, but TMNT is still funny. I don't know why either. It's a testament to the good writing.
*sniff* No, you're not the only one. That's my childhood right there, and forgetting to mention them makes me a bad person.
At boarding school, I would run through the woods with my sai blades and kill those nasty foot soldiers disguising as trees and using stealth camo suits thinking I couldn't see them. I think I can actually dedicate much of my good health today to that exercise every day.
I used to play with my one friend who was a huge geek, he hadn't previously known about the Turtles.
On his very last day when we had a goodbye party he walked up in front of everyone and kneeled in front of me, thanking me with all his heart that I introduced him to the Turtles. I remember laughing but quickly turning all serious putting my hand on his shoulder, "Rise my friend, we are equals now".
Back when I first read Animorphs I identified with Tobias the most. However, later on and on rereading the series I find myself prefering Marco. I think this has something to do with a changing perspective on life or something.
David Xanatos. Creates a benchmark for villians that are smarter than you.
Jack McCoy. If you make him mad, he will find a way to put you in jail even if he has to invent a couple of new laws to do it.
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CaptainPeacockBoard Game HoarderTop o' the LakeRegistered Userregular
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I want to buy plots of worthless land from this man, and I don't even know why.
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Cluck cluck, gibber gibber, my old man's a mushroom, etc.
*Know* that when death comes for you, *know* that I shall meet its blade with mine. *Know* that when all dies around you, *know* I shall live for your sake.
*Know* that when death comes for you, *know* that I shall meet its blade with mine. *Know* that when all dies around you, *know* I shall live for your sake.
:^:
I would like to nominate nearly the whole cast of Planescape: Torment, but I'd especially like to give some modron love.
"The cog-box..." Ravel's gaze drifted to Nordom. "Once it knew only *suffering's* definition, but now it feels its sting. There is no room for '2' in the world of 1's and 0's, no place for 'mayhap' in a house of trues and falses, and no 'green with envy' in a black and white world. When it discovers how the planes turn, when it discovers the TRUTH behind loyalty and ill-logic, more torments will it know..."
But he was loyal to the end.
(ending spoiler)
Of all the character deaths before the T.O., Nordom's was always the saddest to me.
Nordom: Plane: Negative Material. Location: Fortress of Regrets.
The Transcendent One: (entering scene) AH... THE ROGUE CONSTRUCT.
Nordom: Sense of closure: imminent.
The Transcendent One: SUBMIT.
Nordom: You intend to harm one who has aided Nordom at cost to himself. Nordom will attempt to stop you. Prospect of success: slight.
The Transcendent One: (casting) THE BODY IS A SHELL. INTENSE PRESSURE MAY FRACTURE IT. SHALL I CONTINUE?
Nordom: You intend to harm him. Nordom will stop you.
The Transcendent One: (casting) SO BE IT.
Harry Dresden- I just love Harry, he is someone whose gone through hell and back and usually has a nice sarcastic statement on hand. I also connect to his white knight syndrome, though I have been able to break that habit more often recently.
Mal from Firefly- I wish I was half as cool as Mal.
Maximum Ride from the The Angel Experiment series- I think Max is just a fun character. Entertaining, innocent, badass and just lovable all around. I don't like a lot of Patterson's stuff but the Max books are just a good time.
Daven from Something Positive- Some where deep down in my heart and soul I hope I become this bitter bitter man.
Probably tons more, I saw someone mention Garak who is kind of a hero. I love Sisko from DS9, too. From B-5 Garabaldi and G'jkar are two of my favorites. I know its cliche but I still love Wolverine and the X-Men in general. Paul Mua'dib is also one of my favorites. This is a hard question just because I do read so much and it does change depending on the mood or book I am reading.
Harry Dresden comes across to me as an idealized avatar of an incredibly fat, wheezing cheeto-encrusted-neckbeared LARPer who imagines that the real reason women never give him the time of day is because he's such a good guy and kind of old-fashioned but someday, someday!
This person also has a collection of sword canes, claims to practice martial arts, and has questionable personal hygiene.
"It strains the mind a bit, don't it? You think you're all alone. Maybe I come down the chimney, Kaylee, bring presents to the good girls and boys. Maybe not, though."
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TrueHereticXWe are the future Charles, not them. They no longer matter.Sydney, AustraliaRegistered Userregular
edited March 2009
Here's a list of mine
Urdnot Wrex: This guy is tragic. The one Krogan you ever meet in the game who isn't trying to kill you (or is at least prepared to) and also the only one you hear of who actually wants to save his race instead of fighting needlessly.
Tommy Oliver a.k.a The Original Green Power Ranger: This guy sticks out in my mind as someone who fought against the darker side of themself and opened a big can of whup ass on it.
Chief Inspector Walter Uhl: Paul Giamatti's character from the Illusionist. The inspector who starts off just trying to solve a murder but in the end all he wants to know is how Eisenheim does what he does
Chief Inspector Walter Uhl: Paul Giamatti's character from the Illusionist. The inspector who starts off just trying to solve a murder but in the end all he wants to know is how Eisenheim does what he does
Yeessssss
I liked him even more than Edward Norton's character.
Cassidy always struck me as what someone who became a vampire would actually become. Not an emo, arrogant creature looking down on humanity as animals but someone who instead throws themselves into it and revels in the joys of life.
Basil Fawlty from Fawlty Towers. No matter how rude and aggravating he is to his guests, you can't help but cheer for him. "Well, may I ask what you were hoping to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom-window? Sidney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically?" Also, Manuel.
When I was a little kid, I always pretended I was the hero,' Skip said.
'Fuck yeah, me too. What little kid ever pretended to be part of the lynch-mob?'
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Amarao does the right things for the wrong reasons, and the wrong things for the right reasons. He's an ally and an enemy. He's a mentor and a cruel warning of what the main character can become. He holds the facade of manliness, but he's a broken man: closer to a child.
Winston Smith from 1984 is the most sympathetic and realistic character in a such a crazy world that you cant help but love him even though he is honestly horrible in so many ways.
Danial Plainview. I liked the movie a lot, but I have only seen it a couple times. He is such a strong character that I still have his voice stuck in my head whenever I think of the movie. More than anything though, the church scenes define his character.
Also for obvious reasons half the cast of any Tim Schaefer game.
Eric Cartman. Say what you will about the show's politics, it's fucking hilarious (and I vehemently disagree with what they're trying to say 90% of the time). And Cartman is really the pinnacle of the show. He's epic; Shakespearean, even. He's so totally evil, so completely unsympathetic, so narcissistic, so megalomaniacal, so lacking in any sort of redeeming characteristic, and yet entirely believable.
And I have to insist that before you disagree with me, you go watch the episode Scott Tenorman Must Die. It's not one of their political episodes at all. The episode revolves entirely around Cartman, and is not only the greatest episode of South Park, but also one of the greatest moments of television ever. And don't just go look up an episode summary; actually watch it, without spoiling it for yourself.
Edit: Here's the episode. It's free, streamed, and entirely legal. No excuses.
Eric Cartman. Say what you will about the show's politics, it's fucking hilarious (and I vehemently disagree with what they're trying to say 90% of the time). And Cartman is really the pinnacle of the show. He's epic; Shakespearean, even. He's so totally evil, so completely unsympathetic, so narcissistic, so megalomaniacal, so lacking in any sort of redeeming characteristic, and yet entirely believable.
And I have to insist that before you agree with me, you go watch the episode Scott Tenorman Must Die. It's not one of their political episodes at all. The episode revolves entirely around Cartman, and is not only the greatest episode of South Park, but also one of the greatest moments of television ever. And don't just go look up an episode summary; actually watch it, without spoiling it for yourself.
Edit: Here's the episode. It's free, streamed, and entirely legal. No excuses.
Absolutely this episode. Yes.
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reVerseAttack and Dethrone GodRegistered Userregular
edited March 2009
Scott Tenorman Must Die was a mediocre episode at best.
But I agree with you about Cartman, he's a great character.
George from Dead Like Me. There was really nothing special about her character, in fact other characters tended to stand out more even though she was the main, but I really identified with her. Just a lot of the character's actions and backstory reflected my own.
For a more literary consideration, the character Brother Francis Gerard from the book A Canticle for Leibowitz. Specifically, "Fiat Homo," the first novella in the three-part novel.
This is really one of the few science fiction books to ever get respect outside of the science fiction community as serious literature. It's also the first book I ever remember having a vehement, emotional response to; really, the only book I can remember ever having a vehement, emotional response to. I really can't recommend it enough. Brother Gerard has got to be one of the most sympathetic characters ever, and really, you empathize with him throughout the entire story.
Starscream, total backstabbing bastard. Self-serving, cowardly and did I mention Evil? Turn your back to him and you deserve to get stabbed.
Andy Sipowich; Best cop on television ever. Tragicaly flawed with a backstory filled with bad breaks. Not the smartest tool in the shed, but a hard worker. Only tv cop that even remotely resembles the real deal.
Sam Vimes, just because
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The sky was full of stars, every star an exploding ship. One of ours.
Andy Sipowich; Best cop on television ever. Tragicaly flawed with a backstory filled with bad breaks. Not the smartest tool in the shed, but a hard worker. Only tv cop that even remotely resembles the real deal.
Maybe true once, but not any more. The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Streets, et al.
For a more literary consideration, the character Brother Francis Gerard from the book A Canticle for Leibowitz. Specifically, "Fiat Homo," the first novella in the three-part novel.
This is really one of the few science fiction books to ever get respect outside of the science fiction community as serious literature. It's also the first book I ever remember having a vehement, emotional response to; really, the only book I can remember ever having a vehement, emotional response to. I really can't recommend it enough. Brother Gerard has got to be one of the most sympathetic characters ever, and really, you empathize with him throughout the entire story.
I think I'm one of the only people whose favorite character in Canticle is Abbot Zerchi in "Fiat Voluntas Tua," but I agree with you that Brother Francis is an unforgettable character.
His two encounters with the robbers on the road to New Rome are heartbreaking. First they rob him of his life's work, then when he tries to buy it back from them, they kill him, and only Lazerus knows what happened to him.
Matrim Cauthorn from the wheel of time,
cuz he's got style, wit, and military tactics coming out the ying yang.
I agree - but in fact I enjoyed all three of the ta'veren from that series a lot. If I had to pick a favourite it would be mat, but I think the strength of them is all the other characters and those realtions anyway.
Denethor, from LotR.
Simply put, a gem of a character. Flawed, noble, deep. Faramir also holds a lot of affection, though is less damaged than his father making him a tad less interesting to me.
Vetinari & Vimes. 'I do believe if he didn't exist I'd have had to create him....'
Priceless, both of them.
I agree with the above posters about Cartman.
Eleanor Arroway From the book, Contact, by Carl Sagan. Her attitudes and dialogue are simply mesmerising at times.
Thinking about it, I could go on forever, so I'll finish with:
Phil Hunter from 'The Bill' - If you know wtf I am on about - you'll know why
Danial Plainview. I liked the movie a lot, but I have only seen it a couple times. He is such a strong character that I still have his voice stuck in my head whenever I think of the movie. More than anything though, the church scenes define his character.
Also for obvious reasons half the cast of any Tim Schaefer game.
Ever since that movie, whenever a friend drinks a milkshake... well, you know what happens.
Oh, the joys of retirement. After a long career served working for the gummint, you get to retire to Miami, wear loud Hawaiian shirts, bang rich women, drink alcohol like a fish, and help out your friend who happened to get burned. To top it all off, you're goofy while doing it!
"You know spies. Bunch of bitchy little girls."
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Danial Plainview. I liked the movie a lot, but I have only seen it a couple times. He is such a strong character that I still have his voice stuck in my head whenever I think of the movie. More than anything though, the church scenes define his character.
Also for obvious reasons half the cast of any Tim Schaefer game.
Ever since that movie, whenever a friend drinks a milkshake... well, you know what happens.
What you're saying is your friends never get to drink milkshakes.
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*sniff* No, you're not the only one. That's my childhood right there, and forgetting to mention them makes me a bad person.
At boarding school, I would run through the woods with my sai blades and kill those nasty foot soldiers disguising as trees and using stealth camo suits thinking I couldn't see them. I think I can actually dedicate much of my good health today to that exercise every day.
I used to play with my one friend who was a huge geek, he hadn't previously known about the Turtles.
On his very last day when we had a goodbye party he walked up in front of everyone and kneeled in front of me, thanking me with all his heart that I introduced him to the Turtles. I remember laughing but quickly turning all serious putting my hand on his shoulder, "Rise my friend, we are equals now".
Also it is still the best intro that has ever been created.
David Xanatos. Creates a benchmark for villians that are smarter than you.
Jack McCoy. If you make him mad, he will find a way to put you in jail even if he has to invent a couple of new laws to do it.
I want to buy plots of worthless land from this man, and I don't even know why.
He's the kind of wonderful character that you can only get in small bits but the bits you get are wonderful.
Any man who can string that kind of profanity together on the fly is someone you can do business with.
:^:
I would like to nominate nearly the whole cast of Planescape: Torment, but I'd especially like to give some modron love.
Nordom!
But he was loyal to the end.
(ending spoiler)
Mal from Firefly- I wish I was half as cool as Mal.
Maximum Ride from the The Angel Experiment series- I think Max is just a fun character. Entertaining, innocent, badass and just lovable all around. I don't like a lot of Patterson's stuff but the Max books are just a good time.
Daven from Something Positive- Some where deep down in my heart and soul I hope I become this bitter bitter man.
Probably tons more, I saw someone mention Garak who is kind of a hero. I love Sisko from DS9, too. From B-5 Garabaldi and G'jkar are two of my favorites. I know its cliche but I still love Wolverine and the X-Men in general. Paul Mua'dib is also one of my favorites. This is a hard question just because I do read so much and it does change depending on the mood or book I am reading.
Because: Danny Crane.
Edit: Danny Crane.
This person also has a collection of sword canes, claims to practice martial arts, and has questionable personal hygiene.
"It strains the mind a bit, don't it? You think you're all alone. Maybe I come down the chimney, Kaylee, bring presents to the good girls and boys. Maybe not, though."
Urdnot Wrex: This guy is tragic. The one Krogan you ever meet in the game who isn't trying to kill you (or is at least prepared to) and also the only one you hear of who actually wants to save his race instead of fighting needlessly.
Tommy Oliver a.k.a The Original Green Power Ranger: This guy sticks out in my mind as someone who fought against the darker side of themself and opened a big can of whup ass on it.
Chief Inspector Walter Uhl: Paul Giamatti's character from the Illusionist. The inspector who starts off just trying to solve a murder but in the end all he wants to know is how Eisenheim does what he does
Yeessssss
I liked him even more than Edward Norton's character.
Cassidy always struck me as what someone who became a vampire would actually become. Not an emo, arrogant creature looking down on humanity as animals but someone who instead throws themselves into it and revels in the joys of life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT7oazqzawo
Tom Baker as Dr. Who . . . He'll always be THE Doctor for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS0bCSLx8JI
Aaaand the entire main crew of Red Dwarf (except Kochanski.)
Because, can a man who's warm understand one who's freezing?
Because Bobby Hill is just... so full of awesome.
The best thing about Devil Summoner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O8x97xGGLU
Amarao does the right things for the wrong reasons, and the wrong things for the right reasons. He's an ally and an enemy. He's a mentor and a cruel warning of what the main character can become. He holds the facade of manliness, but he's a broken man: closer to a child.
But mostly, he's awesome.
Winston Smith from 1984 is the most sympathetic and realistic character in a such a crazy world that you cant help but love him even though he is honestly horrible in so many ways.
No whining about being with "mother" just straight up batshit insane evil.
Also for obvious reasons half the cast of any Tim Schaefer game.
Bobby Hill has stole my heart.
Eric Cartman. Say what you will about the show's politics, it's fucking hilarious (and I vehemently disagree with what they're trying to say 90% of the time). And Cartman is really the pinnacle of the show. He's epic; Shakespearean, even. He's so totally evil, so completely unsympathetic, so narcissistic, so megalomaniacal, so lacking in any sort of redeeming characteristic, and yet entirely believable.
And I have to insist that before you disagree with me, you go watch the episode Scott Tenorman Must Die. It's not one of their political episodes at all. The episode revolves entirely around Cartman, and is not only the greatest episode of South Park, but also one of the greatest moments of television ever. And don't just go look up an episode summary; actually watch it, without spoiling it for yourself.
Edit: Here's the episode. It's free, streamed, and entirely legal. No excuses.
But I agree with you about Cartman, he's a great character.
Filthy lies.
This is really one of the few science fiction books to ever get respect outside of the science fiction community as serious literature. It's also the first book I ever remember having a vehement, emotional response to; really, the only book I can remember ever having a vehement, emotional response to. I really can't recommend it enough. Brother Gerard has got to be one of the most sympathetic characters ever, and really, you empathize with him throughout the entire story.
Andy Sipowich; Best cop on television ever. Tragicaly flawed with a backstory filled with bad breaks. Not the smartest tool in the shed, but a hard worker. Only tv cop that even remotely resembles the real deal.
Sam Vimes, just because
Maybe true once, but not any more. The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Streets, et al.
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I think I'm one of the only people whose favorite character in Canticle is Abbot Zerchi in "Fiat Voluntas Tua," but I agree with you that Brother Francis is an unforgettable character.
I agree - but in fact I enjoyed all three of the ta'veren from that series a lot. If I had to pick a favourite it would be mat, but I think the strength of them is all the other characters and those realtions anyway.
Denethor, from LotR.
Simply put, a gem of a character. Flawed, noble, deep. Faramir also holds a lot of affection, though is less damaged than his father making him a tad less interesting to me.
Vetinari & Vimes. 'I do believe if he didn't exist I'd have had to create him....'
Priceless, both of them.
I agree with the above posters about Cartman.
Eleanor Arroway From the book, Contact, by Carl Sagan. Her attitudes and dialogue are simply mesmerising at times.
Thinking about it, I could go on forever, so I'll finish with:
Phil Hunter from 'The Bill' - If you know wtf I am on about - you'll know why
Ever since that movie, whenever a friend drinks a milkshake... well, you know what happens.
Oh, the joys of retirement. After a long career served working for the gummint, you get to retire to Miami, wear loud Hawaiian shirts, bang rich women, drink alcohol like a fish, and help out your friend who happened to get burned. To top it all off, you're goofy while doing it!
"You know spies. Bunch of bitchy little girls."
What you're saying is your friends never get to drink milkshakes.