Most Popular Character 2008

[Ryan]

http://backtothebay.net/features/mpc08-2135.shtml

[Lesley Bee]

Im shocked to see that Leah hasn't made the top 20, she is such a fantastic character. I must admit i thought she would be a lot higher

[JackWilkins]

Thanks Ryan!

I have to say this is one section of the poll so far,that both disapoints and surprises me. It disapoints me,only because two of my five are on there and so low down the list,Colleen and especially Flynn. I liked your write-up of him alot.

It surprised me,for them two and also seeing Leah,Dan,Bobby,Donald and Tony so low in the list. A lot of very much loved characters there,with a couple of exceptions-I can only guess -charted where they are.

I can only cross my fingers and toes and my other three are much higher up!

[bttb-rox!]

I was suprised that Leah came so far down on the list, too. I didn't really know what to write for her entry, so I just had to mumble on about her serving milkshakes and burgers! It was easier to write about Flynn, actually!

[DinerLandlord]

Leah did come quite far down, BUT, she is up 31 places which is a huge improvement on last time. I wonder if anyone voted for her after Dan's death, because that's been the only chance she's had to shine in the last two years. By the way I loved the **** cook comment about Alex.

Colleen was robbed!!! She should be in the top 10 at least.

I agree with what was said about Dani, she didn't deserve to be disliked just because KK were "meant to be". In a way she is the Sam to KK's J&M, hated because a lot of people love a "cute couple". I also hated Scott, and always preffered her with her previous lovers Will or Josh. However, I actually really liked Dani's exit storyline, and I'm glad she went off to Sydney to pursue her career, and hopefully start a new relationship with Stafford . She was the 4th of my 5 votes to appear on the list.

Overall I find this bunch a bit mediocre, besides Dani, Josie, Selina and Colleen. They're all characters I like, but I wouldn't be too bothered about any of them being higher on the list. In fact the only one out of them I dislike is Drew.

Characters like Pippa, Fisher, Bobby and Selina are lucky to get this far up considering how long its been since they were regulars. I'm glad Selina beat Chloe, Shannon and Angel, out of the four big teen girl characters of the mid-90's she's often overlooked in favour of one of the other three. I really wish she'd make a return as a guest.

[Formerly Known as FKAJ]

I think only one of mine has been mentioned so far.

[Aquamarine]

"Is it Angie? Is it a one-off random judge? No, it's Josie!"

Now that Dani has placed 29, all five of my characters have placed so far. I loved Tasha and Fisher's description. I kind of wish more positive comments were made about Dani. I will admit she was a character that was either loved or hated and there are probably more haters of her character, but she still had a number of people who voted for her. I'm sure a positive note could have been said in her defense. I do agree Scott brought her down as well as Kane's portrayal, but I liked her exit in a way. I actually would have lost respect for Dani if she stayed with Scott after he gave her such an impossible ultimatum and forgot her ambitions.

Colleen only placed 25? I'm a bit suprised there. She doesn't have as many lovers as Irene or Alf, but she does have a large fanbase and she's my favourite oldie. I would have voted for her if I had more places, but I guess I didn't because I took her for granted and expected her to make the top 20 at least.

Overall, great update. It's interesting to see more current faces.

[~Lynd~]

Quite a few surprises there.I'm still doing well with only 2 of my 5 having been mentioned so far.

[gmgirl]

Interesting choice of words: her sister's 'attacker'. That in itself proves why that storyline was so horrid.

[Ryan]

Colleen appeared to be popular with more people than than other characters like Gypsy. Colleen picked up a lot of 1 and 2 points, but never really much more than that whereas Gypsy appeared to be popular with fewer people, but those that did like her gave her 5 or 4 points.