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Worst character on the Show?

posted 11 years ago by jname96
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I thought of just starting a thread on how much I disliked Pete, but why not make it general and ask who everyone found to be their least favorite, on 30 Rock?

For me, Pete was just so DULL. His neurosis was not amusing in any way. I guess he was supposed to be the "straight man" to the group, mostly anyway. But nothing else worked in his favor.

Poor Scott Adsit, playing such an uninteresting character on such a great show, for seven years! Even his story in the finale was waaah-waaah.

[–] paulfitzpa 11 years ago

Hated Hazel.

Pete was funny imo - he was mundane, sad, pathetic, lonely. Just what ever comedy needs!!

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[–] mklasr 11 years ago

I always just assumed that Lutz was based on Republican Pollster Frank Luntz. Also, the actor, also named J D Lutz, went to high school with a friend of mine from college and went to college with a friend of mine from high school.

[–] Stubby-9 11 years ago

I always just assumed that Lutz was based on Republican Pollster Frank Luntz.

Um, what???

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[–] mklasr 11 years ago

I'm not sure what you don't understand. The show was chuck full of anti-Republican references, and inside jokes. Maybe Tina Fey liked the idea of creating a look-alike character with a sound-alike name to a Republican pollster, and making every other character hate him.

Are you also confused about the fact that I made friends in both high school and college, or do I need to explain that one as well?

[–] wab-3 11 years ago

Wow, who even remembers Frank Luntz these days? Except that he does do the occasional sketch on The Daily Show. There is a mild resemblance, with the khakis and button-down shirts, but Lutz is Lutz. Lutz was Lutz before he was Lutz on 30 Rock.

I wonder if Lutz has ever been to The Lutz? Probably knows of it. Haven't been to The Lutz myself in ages.

[–] Stubby-9 11 years ago

I thought you were "done" here?

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[–] Stubby-9 11 years ago

I'll repeat myself since the question seems to have eluded you again:

Did you not state you were "done" here?

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[–] mklasr 11 years ago

Yes, all references on "30 Rock" were current. Like when Alan Alda referenced the "MASH" finale from 1982, or Alec Baldwin referenced "Knots Landing." Or when Tina Fey referenced "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." Or when Tracy Morgan referenced "The Jetsons."

/sarcasm

[–] slyle 11 years ago

I thought Pete was one of the better characters. I've spent the last few seasons being disappointed that they spent too much time on the main five characters and mostly ignored Pete and the writers. I don't think it was the character that was bad, it was just bad how underutilized he became.

While I didn't hat her, Hazel was probably my least favorite. Again, she mostly just took away from characters that I found to be funnier, like Pete and the writers.

[–] Stubby-9 11 years ago

It's tough when there are that many characters to feature them all.
That said, the episodes where they beefed up Frank's role (IE, he moves in with Liz, SunTea, or has to deal with his mother who is upset about his relationship with Liz, etc) are not the strongest episodes in my opinion.

If you look at other shows like "The Office", the almost NEVER do "B" or "C" stories about peripheral characters like Phyllis, Creed or Stanley.

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[–] Zanon45 11 years ago

All the characters have their pros and cons except for Hazel who was the worst with no pros at all.

[–] slyle 11 years ago

If you look at other shows like "The Office", the almost NEVER do "B" or "C" stories about peripheral characters like Phyllis, Creed or Stanley.

But they can be part of the stories rather than just ignore them. Early on the writers played a bigger part in the show even if they didn't have their own stories. Later on they were just left out completely.

[–] jname96 11 years ago

"But they can be part of the stories rather than just ignore them. Early on the writers played a bigger part in the show even if they didn't have their own stories. Later on they were just left out completely."

I agree.

[–] Stubby-9 11 years ago

Almost every episode features scenes in the writer's room.

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[–] Candice34 11 years ago

I agree. I've been watching this for a while and grew to really like him. The humor is so subtle, but I find his character really hilarious.

[–] napierslogs 11 years ago

My least favourite is Hazel but she doesn't need any more votes, so after that probably Avery's mother.

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[–] jname96 11 years ago

Upon repeat viewings of Season 6 and 7, I actually don't hate Hazel that much anymore. I wouldn't care if she didn't exist, but I don't hate her either.

[–] hellblazer-1 11 years ago

The odd thing about Hazel is, she got the best lines.

[–] Buildinwings 11 years ago

Pete was one of my favorites. Jenna was the most boring character to me, "Muffin Top" notwithstanding.

[–] StarkeyLove 11 years ago

Jonathan, by far.

[–] mickensvincent 11 years ago

Cerie

[–] orangeisthenewawesome 11 years ago

Hazel.

Even if it means me taking a chubby, I will suck it up!

[–] bigfatrobin 11 years ago

I've only just started watching this show (got through the first two seasons in just three days!) and I absolutely cannot stand Frank. Pete, on the other hand, is one of my favourite characters so far.

Simpson 10, terrorists 8

[–] likerash 11 years ago

Yeah I'd say Hazel, less easier choice is for sure Frank.