# Guess the TV/movie character: A Game\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 10, 2006, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122 "2006-04-10T18:51:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![LilyoftheValley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/61 "2006-04-12T02:46:16Z")
I was raised on an idyllic planet. Moments before its destruction, I was rescued by a passing commander and joined his crew. Although I am brilliant, my real value to the crew seems to be arching my eyebrow and being a real animal (for short periods of time, anyway). ---
**Author:** ![RobuSensei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@RobuSensei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobuSensei)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/62 "2006-04-12T02:49:01Z")
> [@Tengu](#): > > Two of them…might be easy, might be hard. > > First: > > I’ll kill you if you try anything. > > Second: > > I’m not who I seem. I walk perfectly fine, and I’m a very convincing liar. Hmm. The first one reminds me of Sam Gamgee in the “Very Secret Diaries” spoof, but that can’t be it, can it? The second one is Keyser Sose. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/63 "2006-04-12T03:03:53Z")
> [@RobuSensei](#): > > Hmm. The first one reminds me of Sam Gamgee in the “Very Secret Diaries” spoof, but that can’t be it, can it? It can, and it is. Also right on the second. ---
**Author:** ![Surbey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@Surbey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surbey)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/64 "2006-04-12T04:57:05Z")
> [@RobuSensei](#): > > Here’s yet another one: > > Hey, gimme a double of what he’s having. Y’know, before this whole thing started, we didn’t have much. Him and me, we were best friends. Still are, I hope. Then this whole inheritance thing happened. Man, I thought we – okay, he’d be on easy street. Never have to worry 'bout money again, y’know? But look at him. It’s been barely a month, and he’s pissed it all away – a MONTH! And what does he got to show for it? Nothin. Nothing at all. Oh, sure, I got mine, but hey. We’re friends, right? I can’t stand to see him like this. I just can’t understand why he threw it all away. > > (It occurs to me now that I don’t quite have the hang of this. I’m making 'em too long. Oh well.) Dude from Big Lebowski? ---
**Author:** ![Pixiesnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/65 "2006-04-12T05:09:27Z")
> [@](#): > > **RobuSensei** wrote: > Could be worse, Ms. Smith. At least you got to keep (a version of) the dog. True, but her Daddy never bought her a bow-wow. Here’s another: I was a master acrobat in the circus, but got brainwashed and tried to kill the President of the United States. ---
**Author:** ![RobuSensei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@RobuSensei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobuSensei)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/66 "2006-04-12T06:15:10Z")
> [@Surbey](#): > > Dude from Big Lebowski? Sorry, no… ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/67 "2006-04-12T06:37:25Z")
> [@KCSuze](#): > > True, but her Daddy never bought her a bow-wow. > > Here’s another: > > I was a master acrobat in the circus, but got brainwashed and tried to kill the President of the United States. Nightcrawler? ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/68 "2006-04-12T06:45:45Z")
> [@LilyoftheValley](#): > > I was raised on an idyllic planet. Moments before its destruction, I was rescued by a passing commander and joined his crew. Although I am brilliant, my real value to the crew seems to be arching my eyebrow and being a real animal (for short periods of time, anyway). Maya in Space:1999 ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/69 "2006-04-12T07:52:27Z")
> [@RobuSensei](#): > > Here’s yet another one: > > Hey, gimme a double of what he’s having. Y’know, before this whole thing started, we didn’t have much. Him and me, we were best friends. Still are, I hope. Then this whole inheritance thing happened. Man, I thought we – okay, he’d be on easy street. Never have to worry 'bout money again, y’know? But look at him. It’s been barely a month, and he’s pissed it all away – a MONTH! And what does he got to show for it? Nothin. Nothing at all. Oh, sure, I got mine, but hey. We’re friends, right? I can’t stand to see him like this. I just can’t understand why he threw it all away. Brewster - that’s the buddy’s name. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/70 "2006-04-12T11:45:02Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > You should try ones a bit more obsure, like my latest: I haven’t seen a lot of obscure movies. I was a star high school baseball player. I got into a fight with my girlfriend and let my drunk friend drive me home, and now I’m paralyzed. My sister hallucinates. ---
**Author:** ![RobuSensei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@RobuSensei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobuSensei)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/71 "2006-04-12T12:57:21Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > Brewster - that’s the buddy’s name. Correct! Brewster was played by Richard Prior, and the guy I was channelling – Spike – was played by John Candy. ---
**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/72 "2006-04-12T13:08:53Z")
My cough is getting much worse, but I’ll surprise you all and make it to the big shoot out and save the day. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/73 "2006-04-12T13:13:24Z")
> [@Dooku](#): > > Ugly Naked Guy!! _Covering up my junk_ Yeah? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/74 "2006-04-12T13:16:12Z")
Although I have a skin condition, I love my wife. Yeah, each day is better than the next. ---
**Author:** ![Who\_me\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/958977/32.png) [@Who\_me\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Who_me_1)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/75 "2006-04-12T14:25:05Z")
> [@jali](#): > > My cough is getting much worse, but I’ll surprise you all and make it to the big shoot out and save the day. Sounds like Doc Holliday to me. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/76 "2006-04-12T15:38:16Z")
I was the President of the United States, even though I wasn’t elected. While in office, I called in a buddy and he balanced the budget. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/77 "2006-04-12T15:40:54Z")
> [@Tengu](#): > > I \<3 The 10th Kingdom. I have the DVD set but haven’t got around to watching it yet. ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/78 "2006-04-12T15:41:20Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > I was the President of the United States, even though I wasn’t elected. While in office, I called in a buddy and he balanced the budget. Hey, Dave, tell me about the time you caught a fish that was “Thiiiiiis biiiiiig”! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/79 "2006-04-12T15:46:12Z")
> [@TellMeI'mNotCrazy](#): > > Hey, Dave, tell me about the time you caught a fish that was “Thiiiiiis biiiiiig”! 😃 New one: I see the Antichrist every day. Sometimes in a tree. ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122/80 "2006-04-12T16:10:25Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > I haven’t seen a lot of obscure movies. > > I was a star high school baseball player. I got into a fight with my girlfriend and let my drunk friend drive me home, and now I’m paralyzed. My sister hallucinates. Joan of Arcadia. I’m in a hurry so here’s an easy one. “Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-tv-movie-character-a-game/352122.md?page=5)