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vincentc927 · 01-18-2004, 09:33 PM

The most normal character is a toss between Dave and Catherine. In some ways I think Catherine is more of a regular person.

Adamantium · 01-18-2004, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by vincentc927
The most normal character is a toss between Dave and Catherine. In some ways I think Catherine is more of a regular person.

Well let's see, we can take out Jimmy, Matthew, Bill, Beth and Joe. That leaves Dave, Lisa and Catherine.

I think Dave started off normal but it wasn't long before he went crazy too. His was more subtle than the others however. Lisa seems just so insecure that it makes her crazy alot of the time. I think you're right, I'd say Catherine is the most normal. Maybe that's why she left WNYX for a job in London.

Don't get me started on Max.

BababooeyJr · 01-20-2004, 07:59 PM

The thing about Catherine is that she doesn't really have any eccentricities like the rest of the cast does. I think what makes Lisa abnormal is her mathematical abilities. A normal person could never do math problems in her head like she does. And she gets obsessive about getting credit for her own ideas.

Dave's eccentricities can be seen in episodes like "Security Door" and "Arcade", and even in episodes like "Chock", where we come to find out he was once in an all-male accapella group. As for the rest of the cast, all their eccentricities are obvious throughout the show, and I think that's what makes all the individual characters so interesting.

whipwarrior · 01-25-2004, 09:19 PM

Actually, I think that Walt could be considered one of the most normal characters on the show, in addition to Catherine. He was only around for about 4 episodes, but in that time he never displayed any behavior more outrageous than exhibiting a slight case of hero-worship for Dave. I think Jimmy said it best, though:

"The kid's so normal he makes Richie Cunningham look like a crack-smoking porn freak."

LOL

Skywalker · 02-10-2005, 03:13 AM

Catherine.

Jashobeam · 04-22-2006, 12:09 PM

Dave was the most normal. The way he reacted to sitations was usaly normal (except being afraid of people finding out he was origianlly from Canada). Lisa and the rest reacted strangly to things. Excentricisites are not all that keep people from being normal. Catherine Duke liked to slap men, not something most women do a lot of. Lisa freaked out easily with silly things (going to work in a burger place and loosing sight of her career goals, wanting a baby immediately, etc.) I would say Dave was the ONLY one who didn't overeract in normal situations.

Adamantium · 04-22-2006, 06:53 PM

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Dave was the most normal. The way he reacted to sitations was usaly normal (except being afraid of people finding out he was origianlly from Canada). Lisa and the rest reacted strangly to things. Excentricisites are not all that keep people from being normal. Catherine Duke liked to slap men, not something most women do a lot of. Lisa freaked out easily with silly things (going to work in a burger place and loosing sight of her career goals, wanting a baby immediately, etc.) I would say Dave was the ONLY one who didn't overeract in normal situations.

I'd say you're right. However, there were times in seasons four and five, where Dave seemed to have lost his sanity and was just one of the gang. But for most of the run of the show, Dave was the normal guy at WNYX.

Jashobeam · 04-24-2006, 08:36 PM

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I'd say you're right. However, there were times in seasons four and five, where Dave seemed to have lost his sanity and was just one of the gang. But for most of the run of the show, Dave was the normal guy at WNYX.

I can't wait for season 4 to come out on DVD. I honestly don't remember most of the episodes in the last two seasons.

01-18-2004, 09:33 PM	#1
vincentc927 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 17, 2004 Posts: 64	Most Normal Character The most normal character is a toss between Dave and Catherine. In some ways I think Catherine is more of a regular person.

01-20-2004, 07:59 PM	#3
BababooeyJr Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 26, 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	The thing about Catherine is that she doesn't really have any eccentricities like the rest of the cast does. I think what makes Lisa abnormal is her mathematical abilities. A normal person could never do math problems in her head like she does. And she gets obsessive about getting credit for her own ideas. Dave's eccentricities can be seen in episodes like "Security Door" and "Arcade", and even in episodes like "Chock", where we come to find out he was once in an all-male accapella group. As for the rest of the cast, all their eccentricities are obvious throughout the show, and I think that's what makes all the individual characters so interesting.
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01-25-2004, 09:19 PM	#4
whipwarrior NewsRadio fan extraordinaire Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2003 Location: WNYX Posts: 116	Actually, I think that Walt could be considered one of the most normal characters on the show, in addition to Catherine. He was only around for about 4 episodes, but in that time he never displayed any behavior more outrageous than exhibiting a slight case of hero-worship for Dave. I think Jimmy said it best, though: "The kid's so normal he makes Richie Cunningham look like a crack-smoking porn freak." LOL
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04-22-2006, 12:09 PM	#6
Jashobeam Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 22, 2006 Location: NC, USA Posts: 21	Dave was the most normal. The way he reacted to sitations was usaly normal (except being afraid of people finding out he was origianlly from Canada). Lisa and the rest reacted strangly to things. Excentricisites are not all that keep people from being normal. Catherine Duke liked to slap men, not something most women do a lot of. Lisa freaked out easily with silly things (going to work in a burger place and loosing sight of her career goals, wanting a baby immediately, etc.) I would say Dave was the ONLY one who didn't overeract in normal situations.
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02-10-2005, 03:13 AM	#5
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Catherine.