Line #10 Characters/LoadingReadyRun


1	!'''The Crew'''
2	!!Graham Stark
3	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/GrahamTV_4249.jpg]]
4	->''"You guys get out of working on this week's video, you take the operation name you get."''
5
6	Co-founder of Loading Ready Run, writer, actor, camera man, one of the other hosts of Unskippable, and an anchorman on ENN/Checkpoint as ''well'' as the host of the Phailhaüs/Feed Dump! He is most often portrayed as the leader of the gang.
7
8	'''Tropes associated with Graham:'''
9	* AwesomeMcCoolname: Lampshaded, Graham is very much aware that he shares a last name with ComicBook/IronMan and [[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire The Lords of Winterfell]].
10	* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: He ''really'' gets into his games, especially in Commodore Hustle.
11	* TheHero
12	** Occasionally borders on AntiHero in Commodore Hustle, due to his abusive nature toward Matt before the latter moved out.
13	* ImportantHaircut: [[EnforcedTrope Enforced.]] Graham was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2022; he would opt to shave his head during chemotherapy.
14	* StraightMan: Originally was this for the group. Over the years it's been largely split between Graham and James, while the other is either absent or NotSoAboveItAll.
15	[[hardline]]
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17	!!Paul Saunders
18	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/PaulTV_1319.jpg]]
19
20	->''"Maybe you're right. And it would save me from disassembling my mail-sorting rake."''
21
22	Co-founder of Loading Ready Run, one of the hosts of Unskippable, a writer and actor within the crew. He is usually portrayed as an upgrade-obsessed man of science.
23
24	'''Tropes associated with Paul'''
25	%%** At least until the second WebVideo/DesertBusForHope.
26	%%* BigOlEyebrows
27	%%* MathematiciansAnswer
28	%%* MacGyvering: The "NES Box", the unholy combining of the Platform/{{Xbox}} and the Platform/{{NES}}
29	%%* MrExposition
30	* MadScientist: Paul does edge into this at times, though it's usually not malicious.
31	* NoPlansNoPrototypeNoBackup: Invoked; The Commodore Hustle version of Paul noted during "Blame James" that the Canadian government prefers he ''not'' keep documentation to his creations around. Given that he's created a shade of beige so potent it acts as an [[EmotionSuppression emotion suppressor]] and a ''biological weapon'' (which got his funding rescinded for a time), this is ''absolutely justified''.
32	* TheProfessor: Was more of this in the group's earlier days, with it being more downplayed in recent years.
33	* RealityWarper: In Commodore Hustle, he has instant access to {{Hammerspace}} at all times and is capable of moving from one side of a room to the other, donning a lab coat in the process, via OffscreenTeleportation.
34	* TheSmartGuy: Pretty much this for the group; he's the one who generally deals with technical and scientific issues.
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37	!!Kathleen De Vere
38	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kathleen_de_vere_3020.jpg]]
39
40	->''"You film, I'll do the fun part. Here Khaavren! Here kitty kitty kitty!"''
41
42	A writer and actress within the team and an anchor on ENN/Checkpoint, Kathleen was a latecomer into the WebVideo/LoadingReadyRun circle and thus has a slightly askew sense of humor compared to the rest of the group. She is generally no more sane than most of the cast, and has a massive obsession with cats in her ''Commodore Hustle'' incarnation.
43
44	'''Tropes Associated with Kathleen:'''
45	%%* CatGirl: Desert Bus 3.
46	* CrazyCatLady: ''"So instead of having children, I'm going to get more cats!"''
47	%%* CutenessProximity
48	* TokenGirl: For a time, between Tally's departure and Heather and Cori joining the crew.
49	* TwentyBearAsses: Kathleen always refers to RPG fetch quests by this trope name.
50	%%* [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes Why Did It Have To Be Bears]]
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53	!!James Turner
54	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/james_turner_6032.jpg]]
55
56	->''"You know what? If you want Yoda, get Yoda. If you want James, you take it and like it."''
57
58	Producer, Editor, and shipping guy, on screen, James is another voice of reason, usually, when Graham's eccentricities are in the way. His wiki page tells him he is a sensible guy. Also known as The Fixer. He's also always the policeman.
59
60	'''Tropes Associated with James''':
61	* GayBravado: Seems to have picked this up after Morgan dropped it off.
62	* TheLancer: To Graham and Paul in the Commodore Hustle segments.
63	* OnlySaneMan: As a result of being the most consistent StraightMan of the bunch, James comes off at this more often than not.
64	* StraightMan: Largely inherited from Graham. James tends to be the single most grounded of the group, and it's not easy to irritate or rattle him.
65	* TeamDad: While Graham and Paul may be the leaders, James is the one who tries to fix problems, keep everything on track, resolve disputes, and coordinates everyone as the producer.
66	* VitriolicBestBuds: Type 2, this is the nature of 95% of James and Matt's interactions with each other to the point where James threatens to kill Matt for visiting his home and Matt haunting James's nightmares.
67
68	!!Alex Steacy
69	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/200px-Alexsteacy_4420.jpg]]
70	->''"Don't even worry about it."''
71
72	Mostly working as an actor and editor, Alex lived in Toronto (rather than British Columbia with most of the crew) until recently and thus was not a large part of the show; but since has returned and increased his part enormously, thus elevating him into being a fully fledged cast member, apart from some time away to focus on his own efforts. In addition to his Commodore Hustle version as the genuine weirdo of the pack, he also instigated the Crapshots series of ultrashort web videos, although these days they're a full crew effort. He also has become one of the crew's most avid and popular streamers with his series ''IDDQDerp'' and ''Watch + Play''.
73
74	'''Tropes Associated with Alex:'''
75	* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Alex genuinely seems to operate on different rules of logic than the rest of the crew.
76	* CrazyPrepared: In cHustle, he has a surprising amount of things [[AssShove in his toolbelt]]. In ''Desert Bus'', he had a surprising amount of useful things on hand at all times. Like Canadian Dry club soda. Roadquest continues the trend, seeing him buy a survival kit in a tin.
77	* ChaoticNeutral
78	* GogglesDoNothing
79	* RealityWarper: Does plenty of this in "It's Magic". Also does a bit of it in the beginning of "Secret Santa", though mainly as a CallBack.
80	* TheTrickster: If his magical ways in cHustle have indicated anything.
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83	!!Matt Wiggins
84	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/matt_3500.jpg]]
85
86	->''"Well, as usual, it's all up to Matt."''
87
88	Actor and guy in charge of networking, Matt is usually portrayed as a self-centered and short-tempered nobody who always comes out on the bottom. Although that is his personality in the shows, he is popular among viewers because he is usually the person who takes the fall and enjoys doing so and tends to go an extra step whether in the sketch or earning money for Child Play during Desert Bus. He joined the crew in the later part of high school and melded in with the group, since then he has been a pivotal asset.
89
90	'''Tropes Associated with Matt:'''
91	* ButtMonkey
92	* HeelFaceTurn: During ''Desert Bus'', Matt gained villain status by refusing to goth it up, but earned a place as a hero by performing ''Gay Bar''.
93	** HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: He is also Ganondorf, endboss of Desert Bus 5.
94	* {{Jerkass}}: In WebVideo/CommodoreHustle only, though, not real life.
95	* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: WordOfGod [[http://twitter.com/#!/Matt_LRR/status/17333332513656833 states that WebVideo/CommodoreHustle Matt is actually a decent guy under the asshole exterior]], but he rarely gets a chance to show this.
96	* PeripheryDemographic: In-universe;[[note]]As in both RealLife and WebVideo/CommodoreHustle[[/note]] he's a [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic brony]], which becomes a plot point in the WebVideo/CommodoreHustle episode "Pony Time".
97	* PlayfulHacker: While not part of his WebVideo/CommodoreHustle variant, Matt's often the first choice to play a computer hacker, such as Crash Override.
98	* TheSmartGuy: Was this in early episodes of WebVideo/CommodoreHustle, though only because he did extensive research and work on things...when there was a much shorter, easier solution that he ignored. This was dropped shortly.
99	* UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: Not always the protagonist, but gets the lead here and there in WebVideo/CommodoreHustle. Rarely shifts out of this mode.
100	* VitriolicBestBuds: Type 2, this is the nature of 95% of James and Matt's interactions with each other to the point where James threatens to kill Matt for visiting his home and Matt haunting James's nightmares.
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102
103	!'''The Contributors'''
104
105	!Tim Sevenhuysen
106	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tim_2553.jpg]]
107	->''"I have created life! I must go."''
108
109	After bribing his way onto the set of WebVideo/DesertBusForHope with a chocolate cake, Tim became a part of the LRR family. Despite some similarities in appearance, he is not a hideous genetic creation created by combining Jer's and Matt's genetic traits. Sadly, recently left the crew to finish his masters, amongst other things. Godspeed, Tim. We all miss you.
110
111	'''Tropes Associated With Tim'''
112	* AscendedFanboy: One visit to WebVideo/DesertBusForHope, then a few casual meetings, and he became a new crew member. Although it took a while for it to be "official". And by then he had to depart. Darn.
113	* IncrediblyLamePun: Tim loves to make puns.
114	-->'''Fan:''' What is your mad scientist character named?
115	-->'''Paul:''' I dunno. Probably something "Hypno-". Doctor [=HypnoFlex=].
116	-->'''Tim:''' He walks with a limp.
117	* PutOnABus: He went to get married, explained away in commodoreHUSTLE as him realizing the crew were horrible people.
118	** TheBusCameBack: He still appears occasionally in videos, though not as often as he did before. In a nice ContinuityNod, however, in WebVideo/CommodoreHustle, he's only been willing to speak to Tally. Apparently, he ''still'' considers the WebVideo/LoadingReadyRun crew to be horrible people.
119	* StockholmSyndrome: In his WebVideo/CommodoreHustle variation, Tim developed StockholmSyndrome after being tortured by Kathleen and Paul. PlayedForLaughs.
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121	!!Morgan vanHumbeck
122	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/morgan_8576.jpg]]
123	->''"Is my love worth nothing to you, Matt?"''
124
125	Surely the [[TestosteronePoisoning most manly member]] of the crew, Morgan is perhaps best known as the host of '''MAN COOKING''', but also acts in a variety of parts. He often gets roles of sex-obsessed but slightly pathetic characters or a the victim of the skit's absurdity.
126
127	'''Tropes Associated with Morgan:'''
128	* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: His appearances have decreased significantly as of late, to the point where he was even taken out of the WebVideo/CommodoreHustle credits. Unlike Tim, though, there has yet to be an explanation.
129	** He reappeared in a recent LRR video, "Giving It", where his absence was very subtly lampshaded by his character being said to have mysteriously disappeared for a few months at the start of the video.
130	* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Sometimes, but less often of late.
131	* CasanovaWannabe
132	* GayBravado: Morgan has a propensity for "misplaced gaiety", mostly aimed at making the others uncomfortable.
133	* HandsomeLech
134	* HeavySleeper: The only way to wake him up is by uncapping a sharpie in his presence. Anything else, including blowing an airhorn in his ear, just won't do it.
135	* LargeHam: Morgan isn't exactly known for his subtlety. Many of his recurring characters and features (particularly, but not exclusively, "Space Jump" and "Man Cooking") are hams of the highest order.
136	* MemeticMutation: Invoked, for the purposes of WebVideo/CommodoreHustle's "Viral" segment, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PWqTQLjaLk&feature=channel_video_title like so]]. The Space Jump in question is an ability in ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid'' allowing the player to effectively fly, and makes traversal of the levels much easier. In the fake viral, Morgan sits by while Matt steadfastly refuses to use Space Jump, and apparently gets so angry that the veins stand out in his neck.
137	-->I don't know if you noticed, but you've got '''fucking space jump'''! Just use the Space Jump! If you used Space Jump you would have beaten this site already. For the love of God, use Space Jump right now! Just use Space Jump!
138	* PluckyComicRelief
139	* TheSlacker
140	* TestosteronePoisoning: MAN COOKING.
141	* ThoseTwoGuys: With Bill in Commodore Hustle and in most normal sketches such as "Small Time". WordOfGod even states that Bill wouldn't be in sketches without Morgan
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145	!!Jeremy Petter
146	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/jer_3908.jpg]]
147	->''"You have been clubbed, sir."''
148
149	Writer and actor; often playing roles which portray him as an uber-geek (He's the most enthusiastic table-top role-player of the crew, although many others dabble), but also has a regular role as an investigative reporter for ENN/Checkpoint. Frequently is used as a TV show host, as well. Sadly, left the crew in 2011 to finish his university degree. He has not ruled out returning once he has it, and still makes occasional appearances in videos still - though not as often as before.
150
151	Has a thing for ducks.
152
153	'''Tropes Associated with Jer:'''
154	* DemotedToExtra: Of his own accord. And a promotion back to crew member is hoped for by the fans.
155	** He still appears frequently in WebVideo/CommodoreHustle, though likely only because those videos are much less frequent than their regular, weekly videos.
156	** He also has a bi-weekly[[note]](With occasional schedule hiccups)[[/note]] stream show as part of ''WebVideo/LoadingReadyRunStreams'' entitled 'The Book of Passwords'. Note that Jer's is the only show with a ''bi''-weekly schedule slot, leaving him still the least-frequently appearing of all the 'regular' cast-members.
157	* DungeonMaster
158	* KillerGameMaster: To a ludicrous extent. His players ''never'' survive the first round of combat, with the sole exception because his dice have been tampered with. This trait backs off to more reasonable levels after the first season.
159	* {{NINJA}}: He was only one for like two videos but it becomes important when Bill returns as a ninja hunter.
160	* ProudToBeAGeek
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163	!!Bill Watt
164	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bill_watt_7021.jpg]]
165	->''"Gay Chicken, is on!"''
166
167	Bill is not actually named Bill. A very tall man, Bill worked with the crew mostly as an actor, and of late had been reducing his involvement. In his Commodore Hustle incarnation, he mostly appeared in league with Morgan. He tragically passed away on January 19th, 2016, after a long struggle with Huntington's Disease.
168
169	'''Tropes Associated with Bill:'''
170	* TheBigGuy
171	* DemotedToExtra: After being a main crewmember for the first six years, he'd only been in two videos since 2010, one of which was an uncredited cameo. He was however a staple of Desert Bus, as is his mother.
172	* ExtremeOmnivore
173	* HeavySleeper: Nothing short of the presence of a ninja, or Morgan threatening his life, would wake him.
174	* InMemoriam: The kitchen in Moonbases Delta and Mark V were officially named the Bill Watt Memorial Food Zone.
175	* {{Jerkass}}: His characters were usually this, but he himself was a decent guy.
176	* ThoseTwoGuys: In an [=LRRcast=] it was said that Bill almost never appeared in a video unless Morgan was there with rare exceptions, especially in WebVideo/CommodoreHustle.
177	* TheUnfettered
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179	!!Tally Heilke-Petter
180	[[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tally_8828.jpg]]
181	->''"Wow. Glad they fixed the Grapple rules in Pathfinder. These 3.5 Grapple rules suck!"''
182
183	Most often an actor but sometimes a writer in the group, Tally is also a lead organiser on WebVideo/DesertBusForHope, to which she brings not only considered organization but also her formidable crafting skills. When in sketches, she often plays the more innocent member of the cast. She's also one of the best singers in the group.
184
185	'''Tropes Associated with Tally:'''
186	* CatGirl: Desert Bus 3, with Kathleen.
187	* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Has begun to take on elements of this as of ''Santa Secrets'' and it's on full blown display in ''The Bee Team''.
188	** A good example of this is when she thinks lactose intolerance and bee allergies are ''myths'' in the latter Hustle episode.
189	* CutenessProximity
190	* MacGyvering
191	* NaiveNewcomer: Tally was "corrupted" into D&D by Jer, and can act in this role for that.

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