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loving the unlovable
So, I seem to like really annoying characters.
There have been many times in the past where I have discovered that the majority opinion on a character is that they're really rather annoying, and I have thought "Huh? But they're awesome!"
Instances I can think of:
- Andrew and Kennedy, from BtVS
- Josh Lyman, from The West Wing
- The Ninth Doctor, from Doctor Who
- Jennifer Haley, from Stargate SG-1 (and for that matter, Rodney McKay, in his pre-Atlantis incarnation)
While I could probably attempt a meta analysing each character, and explaining why they're really not annoying at all, and I'm totally sensible for liking them, I suspect the real reason is far simpler and more personal.
A couple of years ago, I was described by someone as "the most attractive person I've ever seen be THAT awkward". Which… yeah. Fair. I am, in fact, impossibly awkward.
I suspect the main reason I like characters that are, let's face it, pretty annoying and socially awkward, is that I am pretty annoying and socially awkward, and it's really rather nice seeing annoyingly awkward people stepping into the world and being awesome, even though they're still impossibly awkward.
But seriously, Kennedy's awesome.
There have been many times in the past where I have discovered that the majority opinion on a character is that they're really rather annoying, and I have thought "Huh? But they're awesome!"
Instances I can think of:
- Andrew and Kennedy, from BtVS
- Josh Lyman, from The West Wing
- The Ninth Doctor, from Doctor Who
- Jennifer Haley, from Stargate SG-1 (and for that matter, Rodney McKay, in his pre-Atlantis incarnation)
While I could probably attempt a meta analysing each character, and explaining why they're really not annoying at all, and I'm totally sensible for liking them, I suspect the real reason is far simpler and more personal.
A couple of years ago, I was described by someone as "the most attractive person I've ever seen be THAT awkward". Which… yeah. Fair. I am, in fact, impossibly awkward.
I suspect the main reason I like characters that are, let's face it, pretty annoying and socially awkward, is that I am pretty annoying and socially awkward, and it's really rather nice seeing annoyingly awkward people stepping into the world and being awesome, even though they're still impossibly awkward.
But seriously, Kennedy's awesome.
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He got me into the show. Seeing him in the ad saying saying "nice to meet you, Rose. Run for your life!" looked like fun, so I tried it. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g67wb_OcAvw )
He was so fun to watch, really. Goofy, didn't take himself seriously, but *was* serious. Really likeable, I thought. I was sad when Chris quit after one season, as he didn't want to get typecast. (Would it have been so terrible, really? *shrug* )
I found Ten too wacky and out there and fast-talking at the start, but he *really* grew on me. The Ninth and Tenth seasons are the only ones I own. Never understood the following Docs. :-)
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I rather liked the Ninth Doctor - actually I watched Doctor Who because of the Ninth Doctor, I gave up when it changed to the 10th, then drifted back out of curiosity and 10 grew on me, and became a favorite later. I liked the actor who played 9 and the direction.
Also rather loved Josh Lyman from the West Wing - he's actually my favorite character, along with his Assistant. Toby was the character that annoyed me the most on the West Wing. Josh, I found oddly lovable.
And Kennedy was interesting. I think people hated her because she wasn't Tara, while I was ambivalent about Tara and Tara kind of got on my nerves. LOL!
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TOTALLY.
Josh and Donna are one of the best parts of the show, for me. It's one of the reasons I enjoy the last two seasons so much - those two have such prominent roles.
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The actor who plays Toby is annoying in everything he is in - so I've decided it's the actor and the character who got on my nerves.
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I suspect the main reason I like characters that are, let's face it, pretty annoying and socially awkward, is that I am pretty annoying and socially awkward, and it's really rather nice seeing annoyingly awkward people stepping into the world and being awesome, even though they're still impossibly awkward.
Relatable!
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(Love your icon. I really must track down some West Wing icons.)
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I don't understand it either!
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He was a wonderful character to re-create the series with for Old-School fans, particularly long-term Old School fans who'd seen more than one regeneration back in the day. But for New-School fans, he was confusing, abrupt, confronting, and hard to relate to.
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I am actually pretty unfamiliar with Old Who. I knew vaguely what it was - but really, my first introduction to the show was also the moment that got me hooked: the Doctor held up his hands and said "Wait! The Prime Minister's an alien! …nah, you're never going to believe that, are you?" and legged it down the corridor.
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It is! Good point.