User:Jam7

About Me


My name is Vanessa, I'm 19, I live in Canada, and I'm a university freshman hoping to major in English.

I guess I'd describe myself as a nerd who never really quite grew up. My primary interests are cartoons, video games, and indie rock. I've been a fan of TDI ever since I accidentally caught the very first episode when it first aired on Teletoon; I instantly liked it, though I initially didn't catch every new episode due to not knowing what time (or even what day) it aired. It wasn't until Teletoon began airing the reruns on weeknights that I really got into it.

My favourite characters in the series are Courtney, Duncan, Izzy, and Chris. I should also say that I'm a big fan of the Duncan and Courtney relationship, although I like to think that I'm not as obsessive about the couple as some of the crazier fangirls I've seen out there. *shudder*

I have an assortment of random images that I uploaded myself at the bottom of this page. Feel free to use the images however you want. Have any questions or comments about anything you see in here? Leave me a message on my talk page. All I ask is that you not edit my user page. Thanks!

Episode Rankings
Top Ten Favourite TDI Episodes

10. X-Treme Torture

09. I Triple Dog Dare You!

08. Trial by Tri-Armed Triathlon

07. The Sucky Outdoors

06. If You Can't Take The Heat...

05. Hook, Line, and Screamer

04. Who Can You Trust?

03. Dodgebrawl

02. Phobia Factor

01. Basic Straining

(I don't count Total Drama, Drama, Drama, Drama Island due to its length and its status as a special, but if I did, it would probably place 2nd on my list.)

Top Ten Favourite TDA Episodes

10. Dial M for Merger

09. The Sand Witch Project

08. 2008: A Space Owen

07. Ocean's Eight - or Nine

06. Alien Resurr-eggtion

05. One Million Bucks, B.C.

04. Million Dollar Babies

03. Riot on Set

02. Rock n' Rule

01. The Princess Pride

Character Rankings
These are in order from least favourite to favourite. I'm not including characters such as Chris or Chef because I've decided to limit the rankings strictly to the competitors.

Also, I should point out that I don't actually hate any of the characters. They all have their moments, and because of this, it'd be quite difficult for me to actually hate anybody. But I obviously like some characters more than others; if I didn't, what would be the point of the rankings in the first place?

Oh, and I'm not including Alejandro or Sierra yet for what I hope are obvious reasons.

21. Katie/Sadie

Yeah, I count them as one. And I usually tend to skip their scenes. I mean, come on! They're clones of 6Teen's Khaki Clones, right down to the same voice actresses. Eeeeeee! Just shoot me now.

20. Eva

Not a fan of psychotic bodybuilding chicks who take steroids and let their armpit hair grow. And don't even get me started on the unibrow. Although I do gotta admit that her return in No Pain, No Game was pretty epic, as was her performance in that episode's challenge.

19. Ezekiel

I really don't understand why this guy has any hardcore fans at all, given the very limited and somewhat forgettable amount of screen time he's had so far. Is it pity? Or a desire to not conform by cheering for a more well-known character? Who knows. All I know is that I'll need to see more of him if I'm going to like him more (wow, does that ever sound wrong.)

18. Justin

This guy was FANTASTIC in the special. Too bad he didn't apply himself nearly as much once the second season got underway. He still had some great lines, particularly in Dial M for Merger and The Princess Pride, but overall, I'm pretty disappointed that he turned out to be such a lazy antagonist.

17. Noah

Has some of the best lines in the series, hands down. Actually, "zingers" is a more appropriate term to use. But I'm worried that his constant sarcasm might end up getting on my nerves in the third season. I mean, if that's his only schtick, it can wear pretty thin pretty fast.

16. Cody

Gwen was absolutely right when she said that this guy is like a really annoying kid brother. But still, he can be pretty funny. In fact, the only reason he's not higher on this list is because he hasn't had too much visibility in the series so far. As such, I'd like to see him get more screen time, which I'm sure he'll get plenty of in the third season.

15. Tyler

I actually enjoy watching this doofus, especially his facial expressions. I mean, this guy is the ultimate character to use in slapstick comedy situations, barely edging out Trent for that honor. But like a few of the aforementioned characters on this list, he simply hasn't had enough screen time yet for me to actually take a greater liking to him.

14. Geoff

Geoff was an absolute sweetheart in the first season, if a little dim-witted. I loved him then. But once the second season came around, he got his new gig as the Aftermath host and began acting like a jerk to everyone, particularly Bridgette. I especially hated how he kept insinuating that Duncan was cheating on Courtney with Gwen in The Aftermath: II, causing Courtney to develop a grudge on Duncan throughout the rest of the season. At least he redeemed himself eventually, I guess.

13. Beth

She's alright. Beth is definitely the epitome of friendliness. She's weird and awkward, but you can't deny that she's downright friendly. However, her nice girl schtick does wear pretty thin with more visibility, which she had a lot of in the second season. And given that she was underwhelming in the challenges throughout most of the season, I'm still in a state of disbelief that she managed to win solo invincibility twice, let alone make it to the final two.

12. Harold

Even though he was behind Courtney's unfair elimination in the first season, I usually like Harold and his snoring face. I'll admit, I was really pissed off at him in the first season after I first saw Basic Straining. But he got back on my good side eventually, especially after seeing how hilarious he was during the second season. And it was good to see him finally show some spine and stand up to Duncan.

11. Gwen

I love this chick's independent streak and tomboyishness. It's the reason why she was one of my favourite characters in the first season. However, the way she broke up with Trent in the second season was pretty lousy. I mean, she totally jumped the gun by unceremoniously dumping him instead of even trying to talk things through with him. The whole ugly incident brought her down on my list, that's for sure. I just hope she doesn't actually steal Duncan from Courtney next.

10. LeShawna

The primary reason LeShawna appeals to me is because she seems like she would be a great friend in real life. And that's even after that whole spa fiasco in the second season. Sure, she's not perfect, but who is? Plus it was very classy of her to bury the hatchet with longtime nemesis Heather, even becoming friends with her in the process.

09. Trent

Unlike a lot of people here, I actually enjoyed watching all of TDA. But if there's one thing I truly hated about the second season, it's what they did to Trent. Not only did they make him inexplicably obsessive, they also made him and Gwen break up. He wasn't completely innocent in the whole sordid affair, but he came out looking as the more sympathetic character following the split. You can't help but feel sorry for the poor guy.

08. Owen

Okay, I'm usually not a fan of his fart jokes. However, he's hilarious otherwise, and he's such a happy and optimistic guy that I can't help but to like him anyway. I especially love his scenes with his fellow male campers and Izzy. Having said that though, I wish the writers would cut back on his visibility in the series, even if he probably is the mascot of the series in their eyes.

07. Bridgette

This chick is the character who reminds me the most of myself, at least in terms of attitude. Well, that, plus I'm also a vegetarian and somewhat of a hippie like her. Anyway, I admire how she remains friends with Courtney when few others would. I also admire how she stood up against her boyfriend Geoff's newfound antagonism in the second season, even if she did have some reservations about doing so at times. Wish she'd tone down on the making out with Geoff, though.

06. Heather

I love the antagonists, and Heather was an EXCELLENT antagonist in the first season. I mean, look at how despicable she was in Search and Do Not Destroy; she seriously made me want to wring her neck during that episode, which isn't an emotional desire I experience often. But while I liked seeing her gain a friend in LeShawna, I wish she'd kept some of that villainous edge in the second season. She's better as a straight up antagonist than as an anti-hero.

05. DJ

This guy is just too lovable. He's sweet, funny, a loyal friend, and just a big ol' teddy bear. I especially love how he helped Geoff win Bridgette's heart in the first season by giving him advice and getting the two to personally connect. But if there's one gripe I have about DJ, it's that he doesn't have enough lines, although he can hardly be blamed for that. I personally hope he gets far in the third season.

04. Lindsay

She's as dumb as they get, but Lindsay makes up for it by having such a huge heart. I felt so bad seeing her being used and abused by Heather on Total Drama Island when all she wanted to be was a loyal best friend to her. That's why I was happy seeing her gain a true best friend in Beth, even if their friendship does get a little Katie/Sadie-ish at times. Her naïveté is the source of her humour, but it can sometimes be a little annoying too. Just a little.

03. Izzy

Insane and unpredictable! I really like Izzy, how can anyone not? I mean, she's made an artform out of the non sequitur, and she's more often than not surprising me with what she's doing; her ongoing feud with Chef Hatchet is a prime example of that. And let's not forget her erratic (but genuinely loving) relationship with the big lovable Owen! Simply put, she's a highly entertaining character (with a highly amusing theme song, hehe.)

02. Duncan

I absolutely adore the juvie. He's cute, he's hilarious, he's entertaining, and he's proven on several occasions that he indeed does have a big gooey heart under that tough exterior, which makes for GREAT character development. I definitely consider the scenes where he interacts with Courtney to be my favourite scenes in the series, not just because of how adorable their relationship can be, but because of the hilarious chemistry (or occasional lack thereof) that the two of them have.

01. Courtney

What can I say? I love, love, LOVE the feisty dynamo named Courtney. For one thing, she's such a polarizing figure, and I love seeing that in characters; if people feel so strongly about a character that they either love her or hate her, then that's a good sign in my eyes. I also love watching her haughty Type-A personality and the histrionic reactions that come along with it, moreso than I enjoy any other character's. And this will definitely sound strange to some of you, but I also find her a sympathetic character, as I tend to feel bad about the circumstances she finds herself in throughout the series; I'll probably elaborate on that in the future. But for now, I'll just say that she's definitely a very entertaining chick, and easily my favourite character in the series.

What I Support
Trent and Gwen
 * In TDI, they were a perfect match, albeit a somewhat clichéd one that sometimes felt force-fed down my throat. That's why I believe that their relationship did not deserve to end so unceremoniously as it did in TDA. I hope they eventually reunite.

Duncan and Courtney
 * I'm going to upload a detailed explanation of why I support this relationship in a few days. Hang tight.

Owen and Izzy
 * Like Harold and LeShawna, these two just seemed to randomly hook up out of nowhere. However, they're quite an amusing couple to watch, and I just love how Izzy claims that Owen is the only one who "understands" her.

What I'm Neutral Towards
Geoff and Bridgette
 * They actually complement each other quite nicely in terms of personality. However, their constant kissing got pretty tedious during the second season, and Geoff seems to still be attracted to other girls. Let's just hope Geoff learns when to shut up.

Tyler and Lindsay
 * This couple is alright, but Tyler simply hasn't had enough screen time for me to throw my full support behind it. Plus there isn't really much depth to this relationship... so far.

Brady and Beth
 * Not much for me to say about this couple. Brady's attractiveness and genuine love for Beth is an interesting counterpoint to Beth's role as the eternal underdog.

What I Oppose
Harold and LeShawna
 * The genesis of this relationship felt so ridiculously random, and they were a total mismatch right from the start. Plus I really don't understand why they don't just officially hook up if there's a mutual attraction between the two.

What I Support
Trent and Lindsay
 * They actually look quite cute together, not to mention that there are definitely more romantic hints here than in the other fanon relationships. I support this relationship.

Cody and Beth
 * Hey, it makes sense on paper. Cody strikes out with the more attractive girls, but one of the less pretty girls forms a crush on him, and he eventually starts liking her for who she is rather than how she looks. Romantic!

DJ and Gwen
 * DJ is such a sweet guy that I just hate seeing him unattached. I think he and Gwen would make a great couple due to their admiration for each other, their strong feelings towards honesty and personal integrity, and the fact that they just look cute together too!

What I'm Neutral Towards
Duncan and Heather
 * Duncan seems to like the overtly bad girls, so I could see this working more than a relationship between him and Gwen. However, I think Heather would irritate him much more than Courtney ever could.

Cody and Gwen
 * Cody has a lot of love for her, albeit unrequited love. I initially wanted to support this relationship, but given the implication that Gwen views him as more of a kid brother, it just doesn't feel right.

Justin and Courtney
 * I could see this happening. Their attitudes towards the competition are similar, and an all-antagonist couple would be quite refreshing to see. However, she did shut him down, so...

What I Oppose
Chris and Lindsay
 * Aside from such a relationship being illegal and disturbing, they simply wouldn't mesh well together. I mean, the sadistic host dating a well-liked contestant? No.

Justin and Owen
 * It's just a running gag, not a sign of Owen's secret homosexuality! Plus I think Justin would sooner date Courtney (or himself) than a morbidly obese bag of joy.

Cody and Noah
 * Oh come on, it's based off of just one accidental kiss. Which they were both horrified with, no less.

Trent and Heather
 * It simply wouldn't work. They'd be much too confrontational with each other, and not in an amusing way either. And Trent may have a bit of a physical attraction to Heather, but I can't say it's reciprocated.

Geoff and Gwen
 * I'll be honest. I've always thought that the ending of Trial by Tri-Armed Triathlon was quite romantic in an inadvertent sort of way. However, this is essentially the TDI version of Gwen's friendship with Duncan, which means ix-nay on the omance-ray.

Chris and Chef
 * Ewwwwwwww. No thanks.

Harold and Heather
 * There's a definite friendship waiting to blossom here. But a relationship? Not a chance.

Duncan and Gwen
 * People, it's clearly a brother-sister type of friendship. Nothing more. Look at it this way - if you believe that Duncan and Gwen could actually be a couple, you're justifying the irrational jealousy that both Trent and Courtney displayed towards this so-called "relationship".

Harold and Beth
 * I initially wanted to say that this could play out similar to the scenario I used to lend my support to a possible Cody-Beth relationship. However, that puke kiss ruined it for me. So. Freakin'. Gross.

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