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[apocalypsos]

kabukivice did Characters We Love With a Squee. And now, since I'm bored and it's making me think, here are mine.

Highlander

Methos -- When I first got online, Highlander was my first official fandom, and like most of my other fandoms, I'm a sucker for everybody who's not a main character. And, my God, Methos ... *swoon* I mean, we're talking about a character who, if he were a normal, average guy you knew, would just be that sweet best friend you probably have a crush on. He can be adorable and romantic one minute, and cunning and mysterious the next. And God only knows what he's learned in five thousand years, but who wouldn't want to find out?

Richie Ryan -- No matter what fandom I'm in, I always have a woobie ... you know, a cuddly, lovable guy I'd want to date. (As opposed to a walking pile of hormones I'd only want for sex. Not that I wouldn't throw Richie out of bed.) Why do I love Richie? Because he was the antithesis of Methos, which sounds kinda silly. But I liked the fact that he wasn't polished or smooth, that he didn't have centuries behind him, that he was just plain old Richie.

X-Men

Jubilee -- She has my personality. No, seriously. If I had to pick a fictional character who I act like, it's either Jubilee, Buffy during her less serious times, or Cordy when she stopped acting like a bitch and started acting like a person, and I like Jubilee best.

Bobby Drake -- I maintain that whatever straight version of Bobby you handed me (God knows there's enough gay versions out there), I would marry him in a heartbeat and remain blissfully content for the rest of my life. Not because I have a crush on Bobby, but because every guy I've ever had a crush on has shared more than a few traits with the guy. And besides, he always struck me as a normal guy who just happened to be able to do something out of the ordinary, which is how I like my superheroes. :)

Hank McCoy -- In my head, much like most communal living situations, the mansion has its incredibly serious moments and its insanely silly moments. And in that part of my brain, Bobby, Jubilee and Hank are like a very strange comedy troupe. I love Hank for having an amazing intellect, a healthy sense of humor, and a kind heart.

Jake 2.0

Jake Foley -- The last guy I dated (and genuinely liked) looked a lot like Jake, and maybe that's why I was hooked on him from the first moment I saw him in action. Not only is he the kind of cute dork that I always fall for in real life, but he's a smart, stubborn character who's loyal to a fault. I think it says something about me that most of the characters that I love are characters I'd rather drink and play arcade games with than guys I'd want to shag.

Diane -- I can't begin to express how much I rooted for Diane to hook up with Jake. She just inspires this great best-friend-cheerleader reaction in me, and whenever I read a story with her in it or watch an episode, whatever she wants, I want for her.

A Knight's Tale

Chaucer -- Okay, so he's not exactly fictional. (I only say that because there was a guy named Chaucer once who wrote stuff. They got that much right.) I love any character who writes and can express a writer's inborn passion, but you've got to give it up for one who vows to eviscerate his enemies in fiction. Dude, I want that line on a business card just so I can hand it to people who piss me off.

Terminator

Sarah Connor -- If I were watching anything -- Friends, Seventh Heaven, the Nickelodeon Awards (yeah, like you'd catch me watching any of those) -- and Sarah Connor walked through a doorway with guns blazing, I would be so enthused. Not only does she have an apocalyptic future to look forward to (which always helps with me), she's strong, practical, and determined in ways that I just love.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

PreTowerDeath!Buffy -- There actually was a time when I loved Buffy as a character. Hell, I still love Buffy simply because I can still write her voice fairly easily. After Willow brought her back, though, I realized how difficult it was for me to love a characer I didn't even like anymore.

PostBitchPreDemon!Cordy -- There was a spot right there in the middle where Cordy was just fun, where she was like the best friend who's so loyal in times of stress and such a good buddy that it's easy to forgive her even when she blurts out a harsh truth. That was my favorite Cordy right there.

PreSoul!Spike -- I didn't want Spike to get a soul, damn it. I liked him when he was evil, and I liked him when he was chipped, and I liked him when he was lovesick. He started to lose me with the Buffy sexathon and I was gone when I realized that when the writers gave him a soul and swore it wasn't going to be Angel all over again, they lied. *grumble*

BabyDaddy!Angel and Puppet!Angel -- I don't like Angel. It's a simple fact, but there it is. The only time I've ever liked Angel is when he's at his silliest, like when he's yammering in baby talk at Connor or when he's made entirely of felt. Then I get all wibbly inside and for a split second, I can actually see what Buffy saw in him. (Or, you know, not, because he really didn't get even close to silly until he got to LA.) Ah, a lover of the silly Angel ... the few, the proud, the brave. :)

Doyle -- I miss Doyle. I miss Doyle lots. *sniffle*

The Shield

Vic Mackey -- You know, I have loved Michael Chiklis as a cop twice in my lifetime. Once was on The Commish, because my grandparents and I used to watch that together when I was a kid and that may be the last thing we ever agreed on. But Vic is cool just for being the best "bad cop" around. (Why, oh why, haven't I bought the Season Two DVD set yet? *sobs*)

The Poseidon Adventure

Reverend Scott -- Aw, come on! It wouldn't be a list I slapped together if a disaster movie didn't sneak on somehow. And I love Reverend Scott. Doo, doo, DOOOO! Superpriest! He preaches! He yells! He shoots laser beams from his eyes! (Okay, maybe not so much with the laser beams, but still.)

Pirates of the Caribbean

Captain Jack Sparrow -- I believe the word I'm looking for is, "Duh."

Firefly

Jayne -- Hee. He's such a cuddly little psycho nutjob. And he named his gun Vera. Really, how can you not love a guy who names his weaponry?


I can't think of any more right now, but I may add some when I come up with more. I squee over lots of characters. :)

EDIT: In other news, Catwoman sucks. Who knew? Is it Saturday yet?

Erm, I seriously don't want to see Catwoman. Witch's honor. (Oh, thanks to miggy for the link and wenchamok for the early hint as to what would be behind the link. ;))