What’s your favorite fictional character?

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The discussion centers around favorite fictional characters from various media, highlighting a diverse range of beloved figures. Tintin and Captain Haddock from "The Adventures of Tintin" emerge as popular choices, with participants expressing fondness for Haddock's humorous traits and memorable expressions. Sherlock Holmes is frequently mentioned for his thrilling deduction skills, while characters from "Harry Potter," such as Hermione Granger and Severus Snape, are appreciated for their complexity and intelligence. Other favorites include Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings," Batman, and various characters from classic television and literature, showcasing a wide array of fandoms. The conversation also touches on the appeal of anime, with mixed feelings about its popularity and dubbing quality. Overall, the thread reflects a vibrant exchange of personal connections to fictional characters across different genres.
  • #51
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Is it bad that I only know Hermoine? :nb)
Not sure if it's still showing on netflix but they were running the adventures of Tintin a couple years ago, if its still on check it out, pretty cool. :smile:
 
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  • #52
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Agh! So cute! How much were they? I don't know what "55:-" means.
55 Swedish kronor = 6.83 U.S. dollars
 
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  • #53
One vote for the Dad character in "Father Knows Best."
 
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  • #54
1oldman2 said:
Not sure if it's still showing on netflix but they were running the adventures of Tintin a couple years ago, if its still on check it out, pretty cool. :smile:
Nice! I rely on YouTube and Tumblr for Tintin fandom (which, as I said already, includes fanart)
DennisN said:
55 Swedish kronor = 6.83 U.S. dollars
You learn something new everyday! That’s a good price if it’s for the whole set. @DennisN you should’ve purchased them and wait until they become worth something good :biggrin:
 
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  • #55
Noisy Rhysling said:
"Father Knows Best."
I kept telling that to my kids and they constantly vetoed my vote. :cool:
 
  • #56
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Nice! I rely on YouTube
While searching Youtube look up "Fractured Fairy tales" You might enjoy their brand of humor, I know I do. :smile:
 
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  • #57
1oldman2 said:
I kept telling that to my kids and they constantly vetoed my vote. :cool:
Well duh.
 
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  • #58
Winnie the Pooh
Kasuga Ayumu (Azumanga Daioh)
Larry the Cucumber
Kamina (TTGL)
 
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  • #59
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Is it bad that I only know Hermoine? :nb)
No, it just proves I'm old enough to be your grandfather. ?:) :biggrin:

Actually, the Gray Mouser novels are moderately old, even for me. I'm surprised they haven't been reworked into movies or TV series.

As for "Seven of Nine", she's an acquired taste -- for people who like the Star Trek genre. She was both simultaneously strong and vulnerable.
 
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  • #60
I first Fafhrd of the Gray Mouser in the '60s, IIRC.
 
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  • #61
Hatsune Miku!

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  • #62
Sherlock Holmes. And Dr. Watson as well... They're both awesome especially when RDJ acted as SH. :D
 
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  • #63
yes
 
  • #64
ProfuselyQuarky said:
You’re favorite fictional character from anything (e.g. book, show, comic, etc.). :smile:

My favourite fictional character has got to be Jesus. He can walk on water, turn water into wine, and resurrect. :-p
 
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  • #65
Another character that's cool: Martin Ellingham from Doc Martin. Great show and he cracks me up. Anyone else who watches?
 
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  • #66
what about bottle top bill (and his best friend Corky)
also Fred Flintstone
Patrick star (from spongebob squarepants)
 
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James Holland said:
what about bottle top bill (and his best friend Corky)
also Fred Flintstone
Patrick star (from spongebob squarepants)
Heehee . . . Patrick star :oldlaugh: He's crazy, but I used to like him a lot. I'm not so crazy for the Flintstones and . . . I never heard of "bottle top bill".
 
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ProfuselyQuarky said:
never heard of "bottle top bill".
i'm so sorry for your loss
R.I.P childhood
 
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  • #69
THE FONZ!
i cannot believe i forgot him
 
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ProfuselyQuarky said:
Another character that's cool: Martin Ellingham from Doc Martin. Great show and he cracks me up. Anyone else who watches?
I like that show too. Although Martin is of course amusing, I primarily perceive him as a sad character.
 
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  • #71
Flyx said:
My favourite fictional character has got to be Jesus. He can walk on water, turn water into wine, and resurrect. :-p
Oh girl, now you're just asking for trouble. :oldlaugh:

Personally I find his greatest ability to be the way he can (reportedly) speak into the minds of millions of different people all over the world simultaneously, telling them different things -- indeed telling them to go murder each other. Also impressive: the way he can (apparently) reincarnate himself into (at least) 2 distinct people who were in different rooms at the same psychiatric hospital and both claimed to be Jesus returned. :confused:
 
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  • #72
strangerep said:
I like that show too. Although Martin is of course amusing, I primarily perceive him as a sad character.
That's true. If you finished the last season, you'll see that he's getting better :)

Bert Large and PC Penhale are the humorous guys, too. And of course you have the Doc's receptionists!
 
  • #73
ProfuselyQuarky said:
That's true. If you finished the last season, you'll see that he's getting better :)
Well,... yes, but in some ways he's sadder since he's struggling harder.

And of course you have the Doc's receptionists!
Alas, a couple of them remind me of people I've met in real life. :confused:
 
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