Maybe it’s only me, but it seems like there are times when some of the people in our lives start to resemble fictional characters. You look at someone or interact with that person, and a thought pops into your brain. “This person reminds me of (someone from a movie, book or TV show)”. It’s happened to me a couple of times recently, when my mind starts to wander and nothing is on TV worth watching.
Phoebe Buffay (from Friends) = Coworker
Beautiful, funny, but not very bright. She’s nice, but you wouldn’t want to discuss deep subjects with her, because you’ll lose her in about a nanosecond. Think a combination of Phoebe and Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Ditzy but loveable nonetheless.
Moon (from the great Chinese movie Hero) = Coworker
Initially upon meeting her, you might think she’s a bit timid. Underneath it all, though, is a warrior waiting to come out when necessary. Like Moon, she’s beautiful in her own way; not breathtakingly beautiful but a beauty that is subtle. Quite easy to like her.
Jabba the Hut (Star Wars) = Coworker
Doesn’t have the criminal mind like Jabba, but looks a lot like him. Slovenly appearance, grossly overweight, almost greasy. Not someone a normal person likes to spend a lot of time with.
Sig Hansen (from The Deadliest Catch) = Friend
OK, Sig isn’t a fictional character, but my friend reminds me a lot of him. Totally focused on work, with a sense of humor that comes out in unpredictable but insanely amusing ways. Has “been there, done that” all over the world.
Dolores Umbridge (from Harry Potter) = Company HR Director
She gives off a vibe that says “The person in charge of the company is never, ever wrong”, much like the fictional Ms. Umbridge did in the Harry Potter movies when referring to the Minister of Magic. Like Umbridge, she’s also a colossal pain in the ass, writes a LOT of policies that are generally ignored or thought to be idiotic, and carries herself as if she is far better than everyone around her. She and the Executive Management Team are Purebloods, and the rest of us are either Mudbloods or, even worse, Muggles. Too bad we don’t have a centaur herd to introduce her to like Harry and Hermione did. Referred to around my office as “She Who Must Not Be Named”.
Young Obi Wan Kenobi (from the Star Wars prequels) = One of My Friends
Wise beyond his years. Knows a lot of shit and not afraid to share knowledge. Has a mischievous side that comes out on occasion. Needless to say, I love the guy to death.
The Sith Lord (Star Wars Episode III) = Company Executive
Evil down to his very core. Bizarre sense of humor about things that aren’t funny. Tries to convince people of shit that is dumb or makes no sense. Hated by many but doesn’t really care. Has his own agenda, and religiously sticks to that agenda.
Chandler Bing (from Friends)/Harry Potter = Me
I can relate a lot to Chandler. We’re both fucked up in our own way, married to women who are way too beautiful and way too good for us. Both of us like goofy shit. Harry and I both know that we are “the other thing”. We both have a close group of friends that we interact with and don’t stray far from those friends.
These are just some of the people in my life who share a close resemblance to some of the characters who have popped up in popular culture. I’m sure that we all know people who remind us of other people. Some of these revelations are funny; others are somewhat disturbing.
Phoebe Buffay (from Friends) = Coworker
Beautiful, funny, but not very bright. She’s nice, but you wouldn’t want to discuss deep subjects with her, because you’ll lose her in about a nanosecond. Think a combination of Phoebe and Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Ditzy but loveable nonetheless.
Moon (from the great Chinese movie Hero) = Coworker
Initially upon meeting her, you might think she’s a bit timid. Underneath it all, though, is a warrior waiting to come out when necessary. Like Moon, she’s beautiful in her own way; not breathtakingly beautiful but a beauty that is subtle. Quite easy to like her.
Jabba the Hut (Star Wars) = Coworker
Doesn’t have the criminal mind like Jabba, but looks a lot like him. Slovenly appearance, grossly overweight, almost greasy. Not someone a normal person likes to spend a lot of time with.
Sig Hansen (from The Deadliest Catch) = Friend
OK, Sig isn’t a fictional character, but my friend reminds me a lot of him. Totally focused on work, with a sense of humor that comes out in unpredictable but insanely amusing ways. Has “been there, done that” all over the world.
Dolores Umbridge (from Harry Potter) = Company HR Director
She gives off a vibe that says “The person in charge of the company is never, ever wrong”, much like the fictional Ms. Umbridge did in the Harry Potter movies when referring to the Minister of Magic. Like Umbridge, she’s also a colossal pain in the ass, writes a LOT of policies that are generally ignored or thought to be idiotic, and carries herself as if she is far better than everyone around her. She and the Executive Management Team are Purebloods, and the rest of us are either Mudbloods or, even worse, Muggles. Too bad we don’t have a centaur herd to introduce her to like Harry and Hermione did. Referred to around my office as “She Who Must Not Be Named”.
Young Obi Wan Kenobi (from the Star Wars prequels) = One of My Friends
Wise beyond his years. Knows a lot of shit and not afraid to share knowledge. Has a mischievous side that comes out on occasion. Needless to say, I love the guy to death.
The Sith Lord (Star Wars Episode III) = Company Executive
Evil down to his very core. Bizarre sense of humor about things that aren’t funny. Tries to convince people of shit that is dumb or makes no sense. Hated by many but doesn’t really care. Has his own agenda, and religiously sticks to that agenda.
Chandler Bing (from Friends)/Harry Potter = Me
I can relate a lot to Chandler. We’re both fucked up in our own way, married to women who are way too beautiful and way too good for us. Both of us like goofy shit. Harry and I both know that we are “the other thing”. We both have a close group of friends that we interact with and don’t stray far from those friends.
These are just some of the people in my life who share a close resemblance to some of the characters who have popped up in popular culture. I’m sure that we all know people who remind us of other people. Some of these revelations are funny; others are somewhat disturbing.
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