Who is your MOST favorite character in the whole Sam and Max universe?

[George_h1994]

I'd have to go with Max. He's just so "hyperkinetic" and awesome! Plus he shares a somewhat similar resemblance to a rabbit thing with shark teeth. You just can't beat that.

[StinkomanFan]

Bosco, Hugh Bliss, Superball, Sam, and ,of course, Max

[t_mack]

I like Sam's down-to-Earth realistic perspective.

[Guy in a Box]

Number of voters: 42.

*looks at avatar* Yep.

[Yuri21]

First is Max: I really dig his whole attitude, man.

Second would be Sam. And well, Agent Superball. Then the gal Stinky and ... finally, the bug(whatever his name is). Too bad the bug's character was cool but he didn't fit into the game well.

[SuperBosco]

My favorite is BOSCO, the guy is a human joke and his paranoïdness is soooo awsome

Bosco : Tools are the only thing that separate us from the animals

and of course:

Bosco : Taily Hoo, fools

after him is Hugh Bliss

Hi, I'm Hugh Bliss

and after him Mr."Look at me, I wrote the Getisburgh adress"Lincoln

She was the only woman I ever loved, this century at least

[MaxLover]

Like my nickname say:I like Max...but it's not complete without Sam(for me they are like the tao)...so I like very much much Max but I like Sam too.

[StrongBadinator]

What, no Mr. Spatula on the list? Sure, he was a villan, but he rocks!

[YuriTMND]

Originally Posted by StrongBadinator

What, no Mr. Spatula on the list? Sure, he was a villan, but he rocks!

Mister Spatula is on the list.

[baggins]

Gotta add some love for Lorne here. Despite his infrequent appearances he's my favorite of the recurring characters in the universe as a whole.

Out of the games, though- definitely Bosco.

[Sausy Gibbon]

At seems strange you named it 'your favourite character in the Sam and Max universe' and have hardly anyone from the comics.

[Kassie236]

Sorry. I havn't thought about putting "others" in the poll.

[light_rises]

I couldn't help choosing more than one, given the option. But my favorite among them has to be Sam -- hands down, in fact. I love how he approaches just about any given situation, with different degrees of calm, dry wit, insanity, and a dash of honest good reason (more so in the Telltale games when it comes to that last one). That said, you would lose a lot of what's great about his character without Max at his side, not to mention vice versa. There's a reason they come as a "package deal"; their banter is too hilarious and the friendship itself too symbiotic to keep them apart for too long.

Also, it wouldn't feel right if I didn't give a shout out to Sam's Grandma Ruth. Just going off of "Christmas, Bloody Christmas," I feel comfortable saying that she's not only one of the best female characters in the Sam & Max universe, but one of the best Sam & Max characters period. Possible copyright issues with Nelvana may prevent it from ever happening, but I wouldn't mind seeing her reappear in the Telltale games at some point. *wink wink, nudge nudge*

[sam&maxfreelancepolice]

Originally Posted by splash1

They're "Novice" characters, they're not important, at all, Darla shouldn't even be in there, she's the annoyance of the TV Show.

Gotta agree with you there,Darla was one of the stupid ideas the network in their infinite wisdom thrust upon Mr.Purcell...well actually it was either change his geek character into a girl or have Max change gender.
The character is completely pointless and obnoxious in my opinion as well.
That character didnt add anything to the show,and was never featured (in male of female form) in any of the comic books.
Too bad cartoon network or a cable network didnt buy the show instead and base it more on the comic book stories.
I like the witty sarcasm and slapstick gunplay of the comics.the funny backgrounds always made me laugh too! A person on a ledge with a lamp cord around their neck ready to jump,rats stealing a V8 engine out of someones car,a strange man peddling a shrunken skull to a female passerby who seems to be considering the purchase,maxs' "unsavory" friends..always a lot of funny pop culture jokes too.
The Comics were the best! Still in all the series was good for what it was.
I hope if they ever make a Sam and Max movie they base it more on the comics.

[sam&maxfreelancepolice]

My Favorite would have to be Sam,wreckless driver of the DeSoto,eater of sticky fudg'icles and preservative laden past expiration date junk foods,keeper of Max's straightjacket,pummeler of greasy low life street punks and hapless goons,watcher of Gilligan,discharger of unregistered firearms within city limits,confiscator of contra-band carnival corn dogs,taper of professional football games without the expressed written consent of the NFL,....Oh boy pizzas here,gotta go!

[sam&maxfreelancepolice]

Originally Posted by MaxLover

Like my nickname say:I like Max...but it's not complete without Sam(for me they are like the tao)...so I like very much much Max but I like Sam too.

Yup!,Max without Sam is like a 44 magnum without hollow points!

[Shwoo]

Originally Posted by sam&maxfreelancepolice

Gotta agree with you there,Darla was one of the stupid ideas the network in their infinite wisdom thrust upon Mr.Purcell.

Don't blame the network. The character was always going to be in the show, though she was originally going to be male. Personally, I was unsure about her until the final episode, when Sam and Max flashed back to meeting her. I think it was something like:

(The Geek is at a science fair with a black hole. Sam and Max are holding onto a pole to stop themselves from getting sucked in)
Max: That’s cool!
Sam: Wanna come and live in our basement and devote the rest of your life to fighting crime?
The Geek: (Bored) Okay.

That sold me.

Originally Posted by light_rises

But my favorite among them has to be Sam -- hands down, in fact. I love how he approaches just about any given situation, with different degrees of calm, dry wit, insanity, and a dash of honest good reason (more so in the Telltale games when it comes to that last one). That said, you would lose a lot of what's great about his character without Max at his side, not to mention vice versa. There's a reason they come as a "package deal"; their banter is too hilarious and the friendship itself too symbiotic to keep them apart for too long.

I second this. Sam's one of my favourite characters ever and that's some of the reasons why.

Also, it wouldn't feel right if I didn't give a shout out to Sam's Grandma Ruth. Just going off of "Christmas, Bloody Christmas," I feel comfortable saying that she's not only one of the best female characters in the Sam & Max universe, but one of the best Sam & Max characters period. Possible copyright issues with Nelvana may prevent it from ever happening, but I wouldn't mind seeing her reappear in the Telltale games at some point. *wink wink, nudge nudge*

I second this as well. Sam's grandma was probably my favourite character in the cartoon. She was hardcore. It might be possible that she could appear in other media. Sam mentioned her in the comics. But that's probably just wishful thinking.

Even though I didn't vote for her, I actually quite like Sybil. I'm not sure why. What I do know is that she bounces of Sam and Max really well. It's also nice to see Sam and Max have a friend who's mostly sane.

[sam&maxfreelancepolice]

Hi Shwoo-
It was my understanding that the network had Steve add the child genius character,He even talks about it on the dvd commentary.
The Geek was created by him but was originally a boy.
The network wanted to change Max into a girl,they made the geek a girl instead.
I have a friend who worked at Nelvana on the show who told me that as well.
Networks always have goofy ideas to try and make shows more "relatable" to kids...my guess is that Darla was their attempt.
I still didnt see the point in the character,she didnt add anything to the storys.
There was never a "geek" character in the comic books.
I would rather they added "Flint Paper" instead...He's insane! I really respect that!

I thought the cartoon was very good for what it was and the constraints they had to work within...and they did manage to get away with some sly adult humor as well...like Max having a "Do not open till Christmas" sticker on his butt when he bent over in the prison shower..I was shocked that made it past the network.
Steve's artwork is also much more slick than anything seen in the show.I am amazed at how well he can draw...especially cars.
It was a pity the show didnt last longer and Steve Purcell wasnt given more free reign over it...just my opinion.
To me,when you have someone that talented,you just sit back and let them do their stuff.
If you have the Sam & Max sketchbook it has some pages from the network that illustrate the petty changes and censorship of some very funny lines...like Max replying to the running gag as to where he keeps his gun by telling Sam that he keeps it in his "happy spot"
They also all but eliminated the wacky gunplay and slapstick violence from the comics..these are the same people who think the Three Stooges arent suitable for kids either because they were full of slapstick mayhem and comic violence,yet a whole generation grew up on them and turned out fine...oh well.
Still in all it was a very good show!
I bet you a dollars to DeSotos that eventually some smart exec will see the potential of a Sam & Max feature film..*hint* *hint*
It will probably be a CGI film like Cars,Toy Story,etc.
Hopefully it will be based on the comics and have Flint Paper,Mack Salmon and the original 2dr hardtop Adventurer!

[Kimya]

My vote is for the COPS, but Jurgen comes in pretty close! I hope he comes back in any future seasons.

[Evan]

You left out Jurgen's monster!