Which "Torchwood" character are you? You might not want to know the answer.
Yesterday we took a look at a quiz asking Which Make Me a Supermodel model are you?. Bravo's modeling contest isn't the only show offering a personality quiz, however, as BBC America's website is featuring a personality quiz that asks, "Which Torchwood member are you?" Unfortunately, this was my result: You are Gwen You think with your heart. It's maybe not the most effective way of leading, but your sensitivity and compassion are strengths when it comes to dealing with people. However, "heart" gets a bad rap these days; ruthlessness and ambition are more prized qualities. But you get the job done, and you're usually able to live with yourself the next day. Now, about that little affair with Owen... Of course, like any sensible Torchwood viewer, my immediate reaction was to hit the 'back' button, try to find the Gwen-ish answers and change them. No luck.
So maybe part of the problem is that what I see as an Ianto or a Tosh answer is seen quite differently by the person who created this quiz. Maybe when I look at the "favorite Beatle" question and think "Ianto would connect with Paul McCartney's devotion and loyalty" or "Analytical Tosh can probably come up with an equal number of reasons for why each Beatle should be her favorite." Either way, when I answer this quiz honestly, I feel like I've been called selfish, callous and a bit thick. I'm curious to what everyone else got. Who gets to be the cute and quiet office boy who snogs Captain Jack? Even better, who gets to be the roguish time immortal time traveler? Submitted by on Tue, 2008-04-01 10:32. |
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Then again, looking at that write-up, I'd say that BBC America has a very different take on Gwen than I do. I mean, I don't think of sensitivity and compassion (or an ability to get the job done) as Gwen's primary traits as much as self-centeredness, general foolishness and a whole lot of blank stares. Ianto is far better at being the Torchwood member with heart. Gwen ... ah, I have no idea what Gwen is supposed to bring to the Torchwood team, anymore.
I got Tosh...
..."the geek that everyone ignores until their computers don't work."
How'd they find out about my work life?
Tosh...
Toshiko
afhickman
"It takes a village (to make Village People)"
Who else would be up at all hours surfing the net when she could be out dancing and picking up tricks? Toshiko, I mean.
I'm a Gwen as well
Damn Gwen
I wouldn't mind meeting Owen, actually
prior to the whole, 'you're dead, no blood, no sex' thing...
You are Owen
Never seen the show, but it tells me I am an Owen
You're ready to be second-in-command, but you always have an eye on the prize. You have the confidence, the skill level, and the work ethic to be a strong leader, but you're not quite ready for prime-time, my dear. Actually, it might be better for you that way. If you were at the top, you'd have no goal to shoot for...
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518130334
He's ok
I think you can tell that
Owen!!
Owen?!!! I have to think about this. Hmmmmmmmm... Actually, it's a pretty apt description
*B*
Say it isnt so!
I dont reallly know how to take this one.
I got Gwen.
You could actually tell which question refers to each character.
I got Tosh, which I am happy
I seriously do not understand this Gwen hate though, she's the heart of the show. We were introduced to Torchwood through her, with her wide eyes and enthusiasm. She may not be the most moral of the group, but she certainly doesn't deserve this much criticism.
Gwen again
Cheat Sheet to Ianto
When I answered truthfully, I got Tosh, too. Interestingly, when I chose the answers that I thought were for her, I ended up with Ianto. I think BBC America definitely sees Ianto differently than I do. This was their description of him:
You're the dutiful lower-level employee, the glorified extra, the tea-boy, the intern/slave relegated to getting coffee, ordering lunch, and stuffing envelopes. But, at the end of the day, you're the gas that makes the machine run. Too bad no one else notices. Now go fetch me a skinny latte, you worthless knave...
I feel like they don't know him at all.
Anyway, here are the answers I chose to get Ianto. You'll probably notice a pattern here. I'll post them in white, though, so those who don't want to know the result can avoid reading.
You mediate any arguments that arise, soothe hurt feelings, and make sure everyone's having a good time.
Slide beneath your covers, exit the bed slowly, and then run for your life.
There's only one person you'll ever love, but you can never have them.
A Stopwatch
Hall monitor
Loyalty
Roll over and accept it - hopefully, you can get something in return down the line..
All that running around and huffing and puffing? You couldn't be bothered.
You'd like to be open, but man, do you have some skeletons in your closet!
I can't choose...they were so good as a group.
If Rodney Dangerfield were brought back to life, the first thing he'd do after stepping out of the grave is wipe his feet on you.
This test is flawed!
Probably why I don't 'get' Gwen at all. I'm just like her.
Here are my results:
I got Ianto, ouch BBC really
And I'm Owen
Toshiko
Tosh
Tosh
Another Tosh here, and I truly can see it and agree with it.
Happy with it too as Tosh is my favourite, must because I identify with her so much!(OK, I've never had a thing for dead people, lets be clear about that).
I think the questions are really all based on how the characters were in season one. Did not see anything that made me think season two. Knew I was going to end up with Tosh by the time I answered the 5th or 6th question.
Guillermo, Owen is the first guy on the rightside of the photo at the top.
Ianto