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* Sugar is practically [[Series/HereComesHoneyBooBoo Honey Boo Boo]] as a full grown teenager.



* Rock and Spud based on [[Film/TheViewAskewniverse Jay and Silent Bob]], particularly early on in the season where Spud rarely talked.

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* Rock and Spud based on [[Film/TheViewAskewniverse Jay and Silent Bob]], particularly early on in the season where Spud rarely talked.talked.
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* MK seems to be one to Constance from ''Film/OceansEight'', being a sneaky Asian pickpocket with a similar style of dress.
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* Bridgette's appearance and character are based on Frances Lawrence from ''Film/{{Gidget}}'', as both girls are blonde tomboys that enjoy surfing.

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* Bridgette's appearance and character are based on Frances Lawrence from ''Film/{{Gidget}}'', as both girls are blonde tomboys that who enjoy surfing.



!!Kelly and Taylor, Mother and Daughter




!!Emma and Kitty, Sisters




!!Dwayne and Junior, Father and Son
Dwayne is based on [[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Clark Griswold]].

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\n!!Dwayne and Junior, Father and Son\n* Dwayne is based on [[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Clark Griswold]].

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!!Chet and Lorenzo, Stepbrothers




!!Rock and Spud, Rockers
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* Harold is basically Film/NapoleonDynamite as a Canadian teen with both characters being geeks with hidden talents and similar {{Catch Phrase}}s. Also, he hooks up with Leshawna, who is a ShoutOut to Lafawnduh Lucas (from the same film). There was also a challenge that Harold came up with within the ''Action'' finale, involving drawing imaginary animals, something Napoleon did during the film.

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* Harold is basically Film/NapoleonDynamite as a Canadian teen with both characters being geeks with hidden talents and similar {{Catch Phrase}}s. Also, he hooks up with Leshawna, who is a ShoutOut to Lafawnduh Lucas (from the same film). There was also a challenge that Harold came up with within the ''Action'' finale, involving drawing imaginary animals, something Napoleon did during the film.a nod to Napoleon's liger drawings.



* [[Characters/TotalDramaHeather Heather]] is based on [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]]. Also, a "Queen Bee" who serves as a manipulative BigBad that ruins the lives of others. And, of course, of the ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', who she's likely named after. Particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest.
* Leshawna is based on [[Film/NapoleonDynamite Lafawnduh Lucas]]. Lindsay even [[AccidentalMisnaming calls]] Leshawna by that name early on.

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* [[Characters/TotalDramaHeather Heather]] is based on likely a nod to the film ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest. She could also be inspired by [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]]. Also, a George]], another "Queen Bee" who serves as a manipulative BigBad that ruins the lives of others. And, of course, of the ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', who she's likely named after. Particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest.
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* Leshawna is based on contains inspiration from [[Film/NapoleonDynamite Lafawnduh Lucas]]. Lindsay even [[AccidentalMisnaming calls]] Leshawna by that name early on.



* Staci is based on [[Series/{{Survivor}} Benjamin "Coach" Wade]], who was known for telling silly stories.

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* Staci is based on [[Series/{{Survivor}} Benjamin "Coach" Wade]], who was known for telling silly stories.
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** Raj could also be one of [[Characters/BigBrother16 Zach Rance from Big Brother 16,]] as both are supposedly hetereosexual men who realize that they aren't straight after falling for a CampGay.

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** Raj could also be one of [[Characters/BigBrother16 Zach Rance from Big Brother 16,]] the same season,]] as both are supposedly hetereosexual men who realize that they aren't straight after falling for a CampGay.
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!!Frogs of Death
* Bowie is a possible one of [[Characters/BigBrother16 Frankie Grande from Big Brother 16.]] Both are CampGay men who serve as the ClosetKey for a very "manly" male contestant, and end up hooking up with said male contestant.
** Raj could also be one of [[Characters/BigBrother16 Zach Rance from Big Brother 16,]] as both are supposedly hetereosexual men who realize that they aren't straight after falling for a CampGay.
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* [[Characters/TotalDramaScott Scott]] is based on Russell Hantz from ''Series/{{Survivor}}'', due to his willingness to [[TeamKiller screw over his own team]] (especially those he feels have crossed him or he just plain dislikes), how he hunts for and easily finds the hidden immunity idol, and both were on the Villains Team in their second season. Like Russell, he is also beaten by his arrogance and denied the finale ''twice''.

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* [[Characters/TotalDramaScott Scott]] Scott is based on Russell Hantz from ''Series/{{Survivor}}'', due to his willingness to [[TeamKiller screw over his own team]] (especially those he feels have crossed him or he just plain dislikes), how he hunts for and easily finds the hidden immunity idol, and both were on the Villains Team in their second season. Like Russell, he is also beaten by his arrogance and denied the finale ''twice''.
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* Courtney is based on [[Film/{{Election}} Tracy Flick]], especially in her audition video where she is seen running for President of the Student Council. She also shows similarities to [[Characters/SurvivorVanuatu Eliza Orlins]], both being students studying law with political ambitions who tend to not get along with fellow players.

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* Courtney [[Characters/TotalDramaCourtney Courtney]] is based on [[Film/{{Election}} Tracy Flick]], especially in her audition video where she is seen running for President of the Student Council. She also shows similarities to [[Characters/SurvivorVanuatu Eliza Orlins]], both being students studying law with political ambitions who tend to not get along with fellow players.



* Heather is based on [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]]. Also, a "Queen Bee" who serves as a manipulative BigBad that ruins the lives of others. And, of course, of the ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', who she's likely named after. Particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest.

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* Heather [[Characters/TotalDramaHeather Heather]] is based on [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]]. Also, a "Queen Bee" who serves as a manipulative BigBad that ruins the lives of others. And, of course, of the ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', who she's likely named after. Particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest.



* Scott is based on Russell Hantz from ''Series/{{Survivor}}'', due to his willingness to [[TeamKiller screw over his own team]] (especially those he feels have crossed him or he just plain dislikes), how he hunts for and easily finds the hidden immunity idol, and both were on the Villains Team in their second season. Like Russell, he is also beaten by his arrogance and denied the finale ''twice''.

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* Scott [[Characters/TotalDramaScott Scott]] is based on Russell Hantz from ''Series/{{Survivor}}'', due to his willingness to [[TeamKiller screw over his own team]] (especially those he feels have crossed him or he just plain dislikes), how he hunts for and easily finds the hidden immunity idol, and both were on the Villains Team in their second season. Like Russell, he is also beaten by his arrogance and denied the finale ''twice''.
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* Scary Girl's clownish design and freaky demeanor appear heavily based off ComicBook/HarleyQuinn.
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!!Mutant Maggots
* Jo is based on Sue Sylvester from ''Series/{{Glee}}'', with Jo also being a female JerkJock who is always seen wearing a tracksuit.
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Many of the contestants are based on/parodies of characters from high school movies and other movies about teenagers, which makes sense since the series parodies teenage stereotypes.

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Many of the contestants are [[{{Expy}} based on/parodies of characters from high school movies and other movies about teenagers, teenagers]], which makes sense since the series parodies teenage stereotypes.
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* Dawn is based on [[Franchise/HarryPotter Luna Lovegood]]. She also plays the role of some of [[Series/{{Survivor}} Russell Hantz]]'s victims.

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* Dawn is based on [[Franchise/HarryPotter Luna Lovegood]]. Both are long-haired blonde girls with an affinity to nature (especially unusual animals) who are considered weird by the others. She also plays the role of some of [[Series/{{Survivor}} Russell Hantz]]'s victims.

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Many of the contestants are based on/parodies of characters from high school movies and other movies about teenagers, which makes sense since the series parodies teenage stereotypes.
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* Bridgette's appearance and character are based on Frances Lawrence from ''Film/{{Gidget}}'', as both girls are blonde tomboys that enjoy surfing.




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!!Sanders and MacArthur, Police Cadets
* Sanders and MacArthur are based on Creator/MelissaMcCarthy and [[Creator/SandraBullock Sandra Bullock]]'s characters from ''Film/TheHeat''.

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!!Sanders and MacArthur, [=MacArthur=], Police Cadets
* Sanders and MacArthur [=MacArthur=] are based on Creator/MelissaMcCarthy and [[Creator/SandraBullock Sandra Bullock]]'s characters from ''Film/TheHeat''.
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!!Hosts
* Chris [=McLean=] is a parody of Jeff Probst, the host of Survivor.

!!Killer Bass
* Courtney is based on [[Film/{{Election}} Tracy Flick]], especially in her audition video where she is seen running for President of the Student Council. She also shows similarities to [[Characters/SurvivorVanuatu Eliza Orlins]], both being students studying law with political ambitions who tend to not get along with fellow players.
* Ezekiel's feral form is an obvious one to [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Gollum]].
* Harold is basically Film/NapoleonDynamite as a Canadian teen with both characters being geeks with hidden talents and similar {{Catch Phrase}}s. Also, he hooks up with Leshawna, who is a ShoutOut to Lafawnduh Lucas (from the same film). There was also a challenge that Harold came up with within the ''Action'' finale, involving drawing imaginary animals, something Napoleon did during the film.
* Katie and Sadie share the same personality and character dynamics as Kristen and Kirsten from Creator/FreshTV's previous [[WesternAnimation/{{Sixteen}} cartoon]]. All of them are ditzy, cheerful, and fashion-obsessed girls who cannot socially function without the other's company. They even share the exact same catchphrase, a high-pitched "[[{{Squee}} Eeeeeee!]]", which they let out whenever they feel enthusiastic. They even have the same voice actors.

!!Screaming Gophers
* Heather is based on [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]]. Also, a "Queen Bee" who serves as a manipulative BigBad that ruins the lives of others. And, of course, of the ''{{Film/Heathers}}'', who she's likely named after. Particularly Heather Chandler, as she's the Queen Bee and by far the cruelest.
* Leshawna is based on [[Film/NapoleonDynamite Lafawnduh Lucas]]. Lindsay even [[AccidentalMisnaming calls]] Leshawna by that name early on.
* Lindsay is based on Kristen from 6teen.
* Owen is based on Series/{{Survivor}} contestant Richard Hatch, who, like Owen, had weight problems, displayed homosexual tendencies, often walked around naked, went through financial troubles, and won the very first season.

!!Toxic Rats
* B is based on [[Film/TheViewAskewniverse Silent Bob]], in both physical appearance and his speechless tendencies.
* Dawn is based on [[Franchise/HarryPotter Luna Lovegood]]. She also plays the role of some of [[Series/{{Survivor}} Russell Hantz]]'s victims.
* Scott is based on Russell Hantz from ''Series/{{Survivor}}'', due to his willingness to [[TeamKiller screw over his own team]] (especially those he feels have crossed him or he just plain dislikes), how he hunts for and easily finds the hidden immunity idol, and both were on the Villains Team in their second season. Like Russell, he is also beaten by his arrogance and denied the finale ''twice''.
* Staci is based on [[Series/{{Survivor}} Benjamin "Coach" Wade]], who was known for telling silly stories.

!!Pimapotew Kinosewak
* It has been confirmed by Fresh TV that Jasmine is based on Series/{{MacGyver|1985}}.
* Max is based on [[Film/AustinPowers Dr. Evil]]. He has a near-identical outfit and the fact he's an [[HarmlessVillain incompetent villain]] who relies on a HyperCompetentSidekick.

!!Waneyihtam Maskwak
* Beardo's has been confirmed to be based on Reggie Watts due to his physical appearance and his beatboxing skills, while his sound effects gag is based on Creator/MichaelWinslow "The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects".
* Fresh TV has confirmed Dave's based off [[Film/OldSchool Mitch Martin]].
* Ella is part [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs Snow White]] (with the design of her hair and bow), part WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}} (with her name and the design of her dress), with the color scheme of [[WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty Aurora]].
* Shawn is based on ''Film/ShaunOfTheDead'', both being zombie apocalypse survivor-themed characters with similar-sounding names. He is also based on [[Literature/TheHungerGames Peeta Mellark]], another guy who also camouflaged himself with natural materials and learned it from cake-decorating for a bakery.

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!!Kelly and Taylor, Mother and Daughter
* Kelly and Taylor seem to be based on [[Film/MeanGirls Regina George]] and her mother.

!!Emma and Kitty, Sisters
* Kitty's design is similar to Lizbeth from ''WesternAnimation/CaptainFlamingo'', albeit with hair ties, a bluish-black skirt, and white socks with brown boots.

!!Dwayne and Junior, Father and Son
Dwayne is based on [[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Clark Griswold]].

!!Sanders and MacArthur, Police Cadets
* Sanders and MacArthur are based on Creator/MelissaMcCarthy and [[Creator/SandraBullock Sandra Bullock]]'s characters from ''Film/TheHeat''.

!!Chet and Lorenzo, Stepbrothers
* Chet and Lorenzo are based on [[Film/StepBrothers Brennan Huff and Dale Doback]], albeit much younger.

!!Rock and Spud, Rockers
* Rock and Spud based on [[Film/TheViewAskewniverse Jay and Silent Bob]], particularly early on in the season where Spud rarely talked.

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