User blog comment:MrQuest17/Character Appreciation Week 21: Geoff/@comment-4726418-20170521110613

TDA Geoff is absolutely one of the most groundbreaking, spectacular, majestic beings the show has ever produced. Like many wonderful things in this world, he was of COURSE initially criticized by his dissenters for being "mean spirited" and "out of character." Thankfully this vitriolic hate that I can't bear has died down a bit towards what is easily the best non-contestant in the show.

Geoff spent his time in the aftermaths as flip-flopping between a crazy abusive monster to all these people, to then being really sorry but also not really (<3). Now some people think this was the wrong move for Geoff's character. That it was too much for him to suddenly lose his party guy edge and be horrible to others and only care about himself, and it'll most likely be the main complaint he might get this week. But to those people I ask the question "Would you really want him to be the same as TDI?"

Let's put this in perspective for a second. Let's say Geoff and Bridgette are still eliminated first in TDA. And let's say Geoff DOESN'T let fame go to his head and become Mr. Hollywood. From there they would either have to A) host the aftermaths as a loving and mellow couple or B) not host aftermaths at all because A sounds bland and doesn't have anything to it. Both options are equally poor and not satisfying. The whole purpose of TDA was to expand on the characters we got to know in the first season. So Geoff and Bridgette would just end up being really forgettable as a result if they kept with Geoff's usual personality. Let's also realize here that if he remained in his usual party guy self in this season, he just would not be popular at all, simply put. Whether you like him in TDA or not, I think we can all agree it was one of the more stand-out portrayals of him. If he remained the way he was in every season, I'm pretty sure people would complain he's an "Owen clone" or something like that.

But maybe you're thinking it's kind of desperate to make Geoff go to this length. But actually it's perfectly in-character for him. TDI had already proved he's always had a sick sense of humor to him, as seen with him actually bullying Harold too, just to a lesser extent. He's also pretty well known for doing or saying things without thinking; "Wow. You pitch a tent like a guy!" being just one of several examples.

This storyline is also really groundbreaking too. To turn one of the most optimistic and happy go lucky contestants into a selfish, self-endulged, piece of crap who is willing to injure people was an inventive temporary change for Geoff. That kind of storyline has also been done in other shows before too.

But apart from me defending this fantastic writing, what is there to like about TDA Geoff...? Well, everything obviously! Having Geoff torture people through games of Truth or Anvil or Electric Chair etc. was extreme enough to roundabout to being hilarious while at the same time keeping things at high stakes, since you have people like Bridgette worrying about the safety of others. It was a really cool combination of humor and tension blended into a trilogy of really entertaining and honestly underrated aftermath episodes. It all culminating in Geoff begging for forgiveness and wanting acceptance by his girlfriend again, but still getting painful karma was the most fitting conclusion for him too. He worked as a great mini-antagonist for this subplot of TDA that actually blended in really well with the season's approach of expanding on all the contestants.

But if you're still not convinced that TDA Geoff deserves the highest of respect, try to see these lines without even smirking and then tell me you still don't like him.

Bridgette: It's our own fault for getting eliminated.

Geoff: Hey. Making out makes for excellent TV :/

Bridgette: You can't just leave me alone to host like that!

Geoff: I saw my hair on the monitor, Bridge...! There were like 7 strands of hair out of place!

Bridgette:' So, DJ, how are you feeling after everything?

Geoff: wHAT kind of a question is that? Dude lost a million bucks!

DJ: Hey, but I have my integrity! And that's worth more!

Audience: *claps*

Geoff: Oh, come, ON! That is total bull! Am I right, dudes???

Everyone: ...

Katie: Do we clap if we agree? Or disagree?

Ezekiel: *claps*

Geoff: Thank you, homeschool! The rest of you are? Full of it! hahahaha

Geoff: *whispers to DJ* Come on, it'll be funny. And our producers will love it! Just once?

DJ: Sorry? You want me to get an anvil to the head to make your producers happy??

Geoff: *nods sheepishly*

DJ: ...

Geoff: Soo, Deej, who do you hate most on the show? Lie! Lie!

Bridgette: *eats DJ's sandwiches*

DJ: You sure you don't want one, Geoff?

Geoff: No way!

Bridgette: Maybe you should lighten up.

Geoff: LIGHT mayo is actually just as bad. If you ask me, YOU should skip these little appies too! You know what they say:

a moment on the lips

a lifetime on the hips

Everyone: *gasps extremely loudly*

Bridgette: *kills Geoff* <3

Gwen: I thought we were friends.

Geoff: Yeah well, got this new gig and it seriously trumps the time you and I made s'mores.

Bridgette: You really think that? You think fame trumps relationships?

*overly emotional music plays*

Geoff: You kidding me, babe? Course not! Relationships ROCK...!

Bridgette: :)

Geoff: ...The ratings!

Bridgette: :O

Bridgette: Watch out, Gwen! *points to anvil*

Geoff: AWWW don't warn her! No fun now...

Bridgette: When did you get so HORRIBLE???

Geoff: Network orders. Turns out horrible is great for network ratings too.

and of course...

Geoff: A dude HARDLY needs to be tricked into kissing the hottest girl on the show!!!

That last one also gets some flack for Geoff calling someone hotter than his girlfriend but he commonly says things before thinking and some boyfriends might even make that mistake, along with fame making him be even more thoughtless with what he says.

In conclusion, TDA Geoff is a national treasure and it SHOULD be commemorated. He turned what would've been a really stale Aftermath series into a really memorable and engaging one and it would've sucked without this development he received as a villain before his final redemption at the end.

Best Season: Total Drama Action

Best Episode: The Aftermath: II

Best Moment: All of TDA

oh and...

yeah that other guy is okay i guess.