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RangerLady23
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Sep 18 2013, 4:31pm
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Non Tolkien characters
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So my question is this: based on the character itself and the actor playing them, who is your favorite non Tolkien character? I know there are a lot more pop culture figures out there but this is a brief list. I would have a hard time choosing just one, I like them all,duh, since I put them on my list.
I love Robert Downey Jr.'s version of Tony Stark, but I grew up with Star Wars, Star Trek and Indiana Jones so they mean a lot to me. I think Wolverine or Logan if you like is really cool and I have been a Harry Potter fan for a long time. Plus I watch the Big Bang theory almost every day and I really enjoy playing the Zelda games, easily the best game franchise in history!
So in short, my answer would be "all of the above"
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Ataahua
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Sep 18 2013, 7:28pm
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From the list I chose Han Solo.
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He's a cocky little beggar with a loyal heart. However I think my actual favourite non-Tolkien characters are Phedre and Joscelin from the Kushiel series of books - although its hard to be definitive with *so many* characters in books and movies to choose from!
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Brethil
Half-elven
Sep 18 2013, 7:45pm
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though I agree with Ataahua, its hard to pick, and my choice probably would change with actively reading or watching something. But Indy would be a close consistent winner.
As a cartoon fan, I do love Finn. 
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Aunt Dora Baggins
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Sep 18 2013, 9:46pm
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If you throw the door open, I think my favorite is Granny Weatherwax from Terry Pratchett's universe, though he has lots of characters to choose from. His Death character is right up there too.
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Magpie
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Sep 19 2013, 12:01am
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Mal, River Tam, Mr Darcy, John Thornton, and Neytiri are a few
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interesting that the only choices for voting are male.
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zarabia
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Sep 19 2013, 5:08am
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Princess Leia, Dr. Who, Luna Lovegood, DEATH, Troy-and-Abed...and others
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Princess Leia was my hero when I was a kid; she was unlike anyone I'd ever seen in movies or on TV. But I love all the characters from the orignal trilogy.
Also, Dr. Who! especially as played by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, David Tennant and Matt Smith. As well as some of his companions such as Leela, Romana (both) from the old series; and Donna and River Song from the new.
Like Aunt Dora, I love Terry Pratchett's characters. It's hard to choose just one,but, strange to say, Death is probably near the top of my list.
My favorite HP characters are some of the secondary ones like Luna Lovegood as well as Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.
I adore the little watched Community. All of the characters are great, but the friendship between socially awkward nerd, Abed, and his former jock friend turned fellow nerd, Troy, is such fun.
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Magpie
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Sep 19 2013, 5:41am
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Troy-and-Abed-in-the-morning!
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Darkstone
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Sep 19 2013, 2:49pm
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Xena and Callisto.
Ichigo "Ichiko" Shirayuri.
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CaptainMorgan
Bree
Sep 19 2013, 3:43pm
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Elizabeth Swann and Anamaria be favorites as well!
Me favorite Tolkien characters be the Corsairs of Umbarrrrr!!
Arrrr!
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Meneldor
Valinor
Sep 19 2013, 4:08pm
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'E don't 'old a candle t' th' likes o' Cap'n Peter Blood. An' I've three feet o' steel fer th' belly o' th' manjack what says otherwise, by Neptune's beard!
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CaptainMorgan
Bree
Sep 19 2013, 4:15pm
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Looks more like Cap'n Spud!
Arr-arr-arr-arrr!
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Meneldor
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Sep 19 2013, 4:45pm
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By all that's salty 'n' crusty!
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I'll 'ave yer guts fer garters fer spreadin' suchlike perfidy! Make ready wit' yer blades, iffen ye be man enough to back yer foul words wit' steel!
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CaptainMorgan
Bree
Sep 19 2013, 5:27pm
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Did ye say summat about yer goiter? If ye’d e’er get off'n fresh water ponds an’ start sailin’ th’ salty seas ye’d soon be rid o’ that!
And ye look like a bit o' fruit’d do ye good, so I be sendin' ye along some grape courtesy o' me long nine!
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Meneldor
Valinor
Sep 19 2013, 7:51pm
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Accordin' t' th' strumpets o' Tortuga, yer carryin' no more'n a short four, an' wit' wet primin', iffen y'knows what I means! (nudge nudge poke poke)
Now shut yer hawsehole 'n' draw yer piece, ye pox-ridden cod-wallopin' bilge rat!
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CaptainMorgan
Bree
Sep 19 2013, 9:38pm
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At least th’ lasses, they *have* heard o’ me....
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...unlike yerself, ye scourge o’ th’ cabin boys!
Get t' paddlin' an' I’ll meet ye on th' high seas!
Jus' yer boat agin' me ship.
Don’t ye worrit, I swear by Davy Jones when ye founder I’ll toss ye a nice big anchor t' hold ont'!
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Ardamírë
Valinor
Sep 19 2013, 9:58pm
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Are you talking about the character from Inception?
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Silverlode
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Sep 19 2013, 10:05pm
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I think she probably meant Malcolm Reynolds from Firefly.
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Since he's listed right next to River Tam.
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Ardamírë
Valinor
Sep 19 2013, 10:25pm
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I've never seen Firefly, so I didn't make the connection.
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Magpie
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Sep 19 2013, 11:17pm
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Meneldor
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Sep 20 2013, 12:28am
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So, ye say ye're cap'n of a big ship?
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(Sounds t' me like someone's tryin' t' compensate fer a certain lackin', in a personal way, belike.)
Now, ye knee-slappin' poxy son of a monkey-buggerin' jackanape, have at ye wit' a wannion!
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Sep 20 2013, 5:44am
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*Troy-and-Abed special handshake* :D
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When you think about it, Abed and Luna are two of a kind. They are both very self-aware, they know they are seen as odd, and yet they are very comfortable in their own skins. I guess that's why I like them; I identify with the former characteristics and wish I could develope the latter...and find a Troy to share "dope adventures" with. 
(I almost posted this in Calvin and Hobbes thread, but I can't resist this time )
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Dame Ioreth
Tol Eressea
Sep 20 2013, 5:52pm
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will always hold a special place in my heart. I feel like there was so much more to learn about him. It's like he died too young.
Curse you, FOX, for your inevitable betrayal!
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malickfan
Gondor
Sep 20 2013, 9:18pm
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Wolverine and Indy are just plain cool, whilst Sheldon is simply Sheldon, all great characters wonderfully played in the films and TV shows and I can't really say I have any one favourite.
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Werde Spinner
Rohan
Sep 21 2013, 1:16am
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It frustrates me to find run across no one (off of the Internet) who has ever heard of Discworld. It's very lonely...
But I agree! Death is one of my favorites, along with Vetinari, for some strange reason... probably because he can do crossword puzzles while drunk... and I like all of the Watch as well, they're so funny...But I still like Death the most.
I didn't vote because there is no way I'll ever be able to pick just one favorite, even out of a list as short as that!
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