The Final Four was intense, but then again we are a passionate bunch, right? Spike pretty much clobbered Willow, not a surprise...but Red had more than a few fans with 69 votes. The real surprise was Giles beating Buffy by a huge landslide at one point early on! But the slayer came back in the end to beat Giles by an even 20 points. I always thought Buffy would make it to the end, but she sure got a run for her money a few times. See below for battle for the championship:
Winner of the East: Spike 132 to Willow 69 ,
Location: The Hellmouth, Hell
Spike vs. Buffy
Ack!
Choose and Perish...
Spike vs. Buffy
Ack!
Choose and Perish...
Winner of the East: Spike 132 to Willow 69 ,Winner of the West: Giles 90 to Buffy 110
If your curious to see the bracket showing how the tourney went, click here to enlarge:
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ReplyDeleteSpike, for sure
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ReplyDeleteI say Buffy...no jk I say Spike.
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ReplyDeleteSpike all the way!
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ReplyDeleteGotta go with the Buffster.
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ReplyDeleteNo Willow or Giles? as;lt'askdj
Anyways, I choose Buffy!
This is going to be a scary couple of days! But come on, it's Buffy. The king of the Whedonverse.
ReplyDeleteBuffy FTFW
hee! Iceeh (and Danner too), you guys are adorable.
ReplyDeleteBuffy! Although I want to say Spike, too. Can't they both win and share the win together...in bed?
ReplyDeleteSpike, I guess.
ReplyDeleteGotta go with Buffy.
ReplyDeleteSpike <3
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ReplyDeletehe totally rules!!!
Buffy
ReplyDeleteI'm going to request that the word "tranny" not be used in a derogatory manner to describe Buffy or anyone else. To do so others and dehumanizes members of the trans community and I'm sure none of us open-minded, intelligent fans have any desire to do that.
Besides, a transgendered slayer would be freakin' awesome.
Carry on.
Buffy
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ReplyDeleteoh, by the way... didn't put tucker in the test did you?
(tucker= andrew's big brother, just in case n_n)
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ReplyDeleteOf course it's Spike
ReplyDeleteBuffy
ReplyDeleteSpike!
ReplyDeleteBut I've got to admit that the decision was pretty hard.
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ReplyDeleteSpike all the way baby!
ReplyDeleteSpike, although I do think they should share the crown and rule the Whedonverse with snark and justice for all. In bed, as the wag above pointed out.
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ReplyDeleteThere would be no Spike without her!!
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ReplyDeleteThough I'd also like for them to share a bed. Eh, I mean crown. ;-)
no matter what i do it's going to be painful. i feel like i'm being unrealistic...i mean she's BUFFY. The most chosen of the chosen. spike beating buffy? he would rather rip off his own arms. but, please, like buffy could take spike down if he was intent on winning. i'm kinda hoping for a tie.
ReplyDelete-spike.
ouch.
This is really tough one. Spike is my favourite Whedonverse character, but he wouldn't be the man he is without all that Buffy did for him in season 7.
ReplyDeleteTherefore, I choose Buffy.
Ideally, though, I would love them to tie.
Spike please. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteSpike. Mainly because he was an 'accidental' main character and became a staple of the show.
ReplyDeleteSpike.
ReplyDeleteAll the way. He's what lifted the show into that extraordinary rewatchable-a-decade-later status.
Buffy was wonderful too, yes, but hey, she had her own show - let Spike have this.
Buffy!
ReplyDeleteCmon', it's her show!
Spike
ReplyDeleteI can't choose between them. They are both my favorite characters. Could I vote for Spike+Buffy=4eva? Just kidding.
ReplyDeleteI abstain.
Spike, his speeches are shorter.
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ReplyDeleteErm, neither? Oh wait, can't do that!
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Throughout this whole tournament I never voted for spike. In the first round he knocked out probably my favorite character in Whedonverse - Lorne (may Andy Hallett rest in peace), then Faith who I always thought was great, Darla I didn't mind that much but then he also beat Mal - the greatest captain in Whedonverse and after that, Willow.
ReplyDeleteI liked Spike when he was evil, the Big Bad in town. For me his character went downhill ever since he started getting feelings for Buffy. He was still very entertaining but I never did like their relationship ever though I can see that many people here do. Throughout this tournament I've seen how much people love his character and even though he's not one of my favorites I believe he deserves to win. He had the toughest competition out of all the other character, made us have to make very tough choices, and he always came out on top by a large margin. I can't see Buffy winning this but I hope she does.
My vote: Buffy Anne Summers - The Vampire Slayer
I'll go with Spike. AKA - William Pratt. AKA - William the Bloody.
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ReplyDeleteToo bad Willow didn't make it, she would be my first pick. Anyway, I do get it, Spike is pretty good winner too. And it's good Buffy is here, I'd say she's clearly the best of the right side bracket. Giles I'm a bit surprised about though, but that's previous round. Anyway, here goes:
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Spike ftw.
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ReplyDeleteOh man, oh man, oh man.
ReplyDeleteThis is too hard...
...Buffy
BUFFY!
ReplyDeleteNot a hard choice for me. Throughout the series I have loved her! She is my hero.
buffy
ReplyDeleteBuffy by a loooooong way!!!!
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ReplyDeleteBuffy without a doubt
ReplyDeleteBuffy. Easiest choice yet. :)
ReplyDeleteBuffy - One hell of a woman. My hero. It's been an honour to know her.
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ReplyDeleteDefiantly the hardest one.
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I feel awful. But. Spike.
Spike
ReplyDeleteThe only time I voted for Buffy in this whole tournament was against Kendra and I won't start voting for her now. Of course there couldn't have been any other BtVS characters without Buffy (just like often mentioned until this round), but thats not what this is about. It's about the favorite character.
And Buffy never was my favorite. Not even if you only consider the female characters. It would've been hard to decide between Anya or Dru and Spike - but this one's easy.
Spike, but I'll be happy either way, since those two are my top favourite characters. :)
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ReplyDeleteSpike had his moments, but that doesn't mean he's my favorite character by a longshot.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think about the truly emotional moments on the show, if Willow is not at the center of those moments, I think of Buffy.
When it comes to comedic moments that I end up quoting all the time, and Anya didn't say it, I think of Buffy.
When it comes to finding a strong character who genuinely tries to do the best she can time and time again regardless of whether or not those she loves will respect or even accept those decisions... I think of Buffy.
Spike was a murderous vampire bent on taking joy in the chaos he spilled across Europe, killed a Slayer in China, then he came across the pond and killed another Slayer in New York.
But who was it that bent over backward to avoid taking human lives and always managed to get the job done? Who was it that caused Spike and that other vampire with a soul to both turn their lives around and start doing something that mattered?
Buffy.
This has been her tournament all along. Her name's in the bloody url.
Spike
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ReplyDeleteWow, Gregg, that was an amazing comment! I feel like I have nothing else to add...but I will.
ReplyDeleteBuffy is the inspiration for all those around her. She might not always make the right decisions (or the decisions we want her to make), but that's the beauty of her humanity and the fierceness of her Slayerhood. Spike wouldn't be who he is if it wasn't for Buffy, none of the Scoobies would either. Angel became the champion he is because of his love and admiration for Buffy. I could continue, but I'll spare all involved.
I vote for Buffy.
This is very hard.
ReplyDeleteBuffy made a vampire lose his soul and another to obtain one.
But i'll go with Spike.
Buffy's name's in the bloody url, so she'll win in the end
This has been fun and all, but it is now time for the inevitable to take place...
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Spike!!!
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Spike.
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Guys, it's not about who's the most noble character, or the most heroic character, or the nicest character. It's about who's the favorite character. Sine Buffy took out both my watchers, I'm gonna have to go with Spike.
ReplyDeletePut me down for William the Bloody!
Spike!
ReplyDelete70's, soul free Spike would gleefully beat Buffy, steal her sleeveless black T and wear it like a turban!
ReplyDeleteSpike for me!
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ReplyDeleteall the way
he was the true champion in the end
i wouldn't choose anyone over him, cause no other character in this shaw was as good as my spikey :D
Buffy
ReplyDeleteSpike- it's simple. Yes, I cried when Buffy died, but her speeches never moved me to tears. I cannot watch Afterlife without bawling when Spike delivers the "every night I save you" speech. I think it was one of the most gorgeous, heartfelt things ever written. Spike just evolved so much throughout the series that it was amazing to watch. He was an excellent villian, a humourous "ally," a tragic lover/"friend" and a tortured hero. James Marsters pulled off the role flawlessly (with the exception of Help), and it showed in the character. Spike made me laugh, he made me cry. This is a tremendous feat for a character that I originally hated (I came in during S.4...so I was a Riley, then an Angel girl).
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ReplyDeleteBuffy. Slayer kicks vampire ass always!
ReplyDeleteMarie, I wouldn't say Spike is an underdog. Look how he's doing in this contest.
ReplyDeleteBuffy, cuz without a doubt she was the one that all the characters actually played off of her.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes for The Buffster.
ReplyDeleteBuffy all the way!
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ReplyDeleteReally hard for me to pick, but I have to go with Buffy. There would be no show without her, after all.
ReplyDeleteSpike was who brought me into online fandom, and got me writing, so it has to be Spike.
ReplyDeleteBuffy Anne Summers - she saved the world alot.
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ReplyDeleteBlegh, Spike, gross. ;) Not surprised though, it was obvious he'd win from the beginning.
Spike. As much as Buffy is an absolute hero to me, no one kept me engaged like Spike. He was one of the more complex characters on the show and I appreciate that.
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It's amazing that five years after the show ended we still argue, love and hate the characters he created.
Buffy
ReplyDeleteEven though people have their reasons for Spike, Buffy is my choice. Some people put her down and I've heard people say she was selfish and self absorbed. I've never seen that. I've seen her being human. Nothing else. She had to take on a lot of responsibility at a very young age, and didn't want it. I wouldn't either. But she fought the good fight. Without Buffy Spike, and any of the others, wouldn't have had their shining moments. In the world of Sunnydale, if there wasn't Buffy, many of them would have been dead or left town to just survive. JMHO
Buffy! As amazing as Spike is, Buffy is just incredible, both in the series, and the impact that she's had on society in real life. Buffy Buffy Buffy!
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ReplyDeleteShe's a hero you see, she's not like us...
Buffy.
ReplyDeleteShe is the reasons for the seasons.
I think Spike could have had a 3rd slayer added to his total had he not developed feelings for her. I look at the character as a villain who was added and basically stole the proverbial show, making it impossible for them to not keep him around and eventually winding up a linch pin in so many storylines.
ReplyDeleteSpike wins in my humble opinion.
Spike, hands down.
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ReplyDeletebuff for sure
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ReplyDeleteI love spike but Buffy is amazing! Buffy!
ReplyDeletespike for the win...,actually no, nvm, TEAM BUFFY!!!
ReplyDeleteThe show is called Buffy the Vampire Slayer! It's not Spike the Slayer Slayer! If Buffy does not win this I will lose all faith in my fellow Whedon fans. :-(
ReplyDeletespike the reason i watched buffy in the 1st place
ReplyDeleteSpike!! (Buffy's too freaking whiney)
ReplyDeleteWhat is this world coming to that we have to choose between Buffy and Spike? Isn't it cruel in a very Salomonic way?
ReplyDelete*weeps*
Spike.
Spike (though personally I like them together).
ReplyDeleteTough to vote against Spike, but the winner is clearly...
ReplyDeleteBuffy Anne Summers!
Spike ftw!
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ReplyDeleteBuffy. For without her - there is no Spike.
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ReplyDeleteMan, this is difficult.
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Spike!
ReplyDeleteBuffy!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has to be Buffy. The Spike we know and love could never exist without Buffy. She's the life-changing influence that...well, changed his life. She's Xander's hero, Willow's anchor, Dawn's protector, Giles' guiding star, and Spike's inspiration and motivation. And she's my role model. It has to be her.
One more for Spike!
ReplyDeleteLove them both, but I have to go with Buffy.
ReplyDeleteBuffy!!
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ReplyDeleteAll along this march madness, I always picked both Buffy and Spike no matter who they were up against, and I said it would only be difficult to pick one of them if they were facing each other.. now they are..and I'm gonna pick...
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because, even if Spike is probably my favourite character ever, Buffy is.. Buffy! and she's my favourite character ever too (only, I'm a bitsy more attracted to spike..) He's winning big time, but I'd feel guily not giving my vote to the great heroine to whom we owe so much.. So yeah, I love Spike, but I must pick Buffy..
Buffy!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis one is hard! I will go with the HOT Spike
ReplyDeleteI pretty much expected this, Spike has a huge fan-basis (I'm a part of it, admitted) and Buffy is the queen of Whedonverse. The source. The beginning. There woudn't be Firefly or Dollhouse (or Angel for that matter) if it weren't for Buffy. She's the reason why Joss made the show that made him what he is.
ReplyDeleteAnd like Veiriti said, Buffy is what made Spike what he is. Spike's unconditional love for her defines him as a character. I love Buffy's character. So it's a very tough one for me too.
But I'm voting for my hero, the ultimate underdog, the sassy, alcoholic, chain-smoking, rough-edged, down-beaten but still touching and heroic vampire.
My vote goes to Spike.
The idea that Spike could not exist without Buffy is beyond ludicrous. I think it's important is that what we started with was a disposable villain, who turned out to be not so disposable, and stole the dang show. Without Spike, I would have stopped watching BtVS completely from s4. He saved the show, AND got Ats (my fave show between the two) renewed. Spike is the favorite. I vote Spike for the win. Spike is just plain cooler (and better). He was the real hero anyway.
ReplyDeleteSpike. Hands down.
ReplyDeleteBuffy.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I am a Buffy/Riley shipper, I do think Spike is one of the best characters created in the history of the world (and that's only a slight exaggeration) - so yes, I do love Spike.
ReplyDeleteBut Buffy has become a part of me. Since I first saw the show I have loved her, hated her, and grown with her. Despite (or perhaps because of them) her flaws, she is truly a hero to me and, I hope, will become one both to my daughter *and* son. Even all these years later, I can picture some BtVS scenes as though I were there in the room -- and nearly every single one of the scenes I picture has her in them. Thanks to Joss & Co's words and direction, plus SMG's portrayal, she is very possibly my favorite fictional character of all time.
So, um, yes - I vote Buffy.
Spike!
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ReplyDeleteBuffy, no question.
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ReplyDeleteTo everyone that says Spike is nothing without Buffy must not have seen season 5 of Angel, he was so good with Fred, Illyria, Angel, Lindsey, well just who ever he was playing with Spike was the show to me. I did not care for Angel unless he was Angelus until season 5, when Spike and Angel were together. Such chemistry between those two was fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteBuffy, duh
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ReplyDeleteI already voted, but wanted to comment on this post:
ReplyDelete"Quoted" Anonymous said...
The idea that Spike could not exist without Buffy is beyond ludicrous. I think it's important is that what we started with was a disposable villain, who turned out to be not so disposable, and stole the dang show. Without Spike, I would have stopped watching BtVS completely from s4. He saved the show, AND got Ats (my fave show between the two) renewed. Spike is the favorite. I vote Spike for the win. Spike is just plain cooler (and better). He was the real hero anyway. "Quoted"
I never thought Spike was disposable, or he would have been killed off in one of the earlier episodes like Darla. What I don't get is how people can say he saved the show. He became a character in a show filled with talented characters. His character evolved, yes, but because of Buffy, the main character of the show. She inspired him to change and become the hero that people see in him. Yes, they brought him on Angel's fifth season, but then again, it was the final one also. I do like Spike, don't get me wrong, but without Buffy... Well....
Buffy
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ReplyDeleteBuffy all the way. She started the 'verse after all.
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Buffy!
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BUFFY! =)
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Buffy!
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