Ross Barton (Michael Parr)

[Telly Watcher]

I really dont get how Ross is a social misfit as he has a kid and a family, Robert lives with his sister and her boyfriend, he doesnt have any friends like Ross and he is still living off Chrissie. You could just say you dont like Ross, instead of giving all these reasons which just dont add up.

IMO: Ross really does seem to be an outsider in Emmerdale right now. It is not certain yet for anyone that Moses is his son. Ross really does seem to be the "black sheep" of the Barton family though for now. Pete is in jail because of Ross, Emma tried to smother Ross as a baby, Charity uses Ross as some kind of easily-led and blackmailable fool, James seems to ignore him, Ross' employer Cain doesn't really want to employ him but does so because Moira was soft that Ross got his job back at the garage, Debbie fled Emmerdale only because of Ross... the blacklist goes on and on. For me anyway, Ross just doesn't fit in at all in the very small Emmerdale community and would most likely have a much better life elsewhere.

[Telly Watcher]

So Telly watcher doesnt seem to think Ross fits in anymore as he is a misfit, hasnt Ross always been a misfit since the day he arrived? Just like Robert? Most villains are misifits as they dont let many people get close to them and they build up reputations that people dont like so people steer clear. This has happended with both Ross and Robert, most villagers havent liked Ross since the whole thing with Laurel and Roberts bad reputation went way back to his affair with Katie. Another villain who doesnt get on with many people is Cain, so how is Ross any different?

I really don't think that there is anything like a "standard" villain. Villains seem to come in different shapes, sizes and personality types. Some types of villain seem to integrate better into society than others. Some seem sociable, some don't. They maybe have to be looked at on an individual basis although similar types could be grouped together. The Emmerdale villains have differences, just as well really as too many of the same type of villain would be boring to watch anyway. It's clearly possible for someone to like one type of villain but to dislike another type, posters on this soapboards Emmerdale forum prove this.

I have a lot of reasons for not liking Ross Barton for things he has done and how he has done them in Emmerdale, some of these things I've written about on soapboards. Even the actor himself, Mike Parr, has said during interview (Metro, Jan 2016) that playing Ross and having any fans can be "frustrating at times when I’m meant to be the bad guy – you’re not meant to like me!", so this confirms that I for one perceive the character as he is intended to be seen in Emmerdale. i.e. That Urrr Guy!!!

[Telly Watcher]

You choosing to ignore the time Robert held Aaron at gunpoint and then shot Paddy? Or the time he almost buried Paddy alive? Or the time he hired a hitman to kill chas (which he only stopped because she agreed to keep quiet). Oh yeah and the time he was waving another gun about threatening that "very special guy" as you call him? I like both Ross and Robert but saying that Ross has promoted violence and Robert hasnt is ridiculous.

Robert shooting Paddy seems to have been an accident. Robert was surprised and distracted back then when Paddy suddenly entered the lodge. As for the other Robert scenes you mentioned, now the one in Lawrence's study last week too, these were just yet more of many great examples of Robert's creative psychopathic and impulsive scenes, yes, just more of Robert's impulsive "magic moments" when he's been a complete berk! But sometimes he wins, other times he just doesn't go forward. He really does try his best though, never a step backwards really! Haha! Robert Sugden, what a total legend he is right now!

[rossfan]

IMO: Ross really does seem to be an outsider in Emmerdale right now. It is not certain yet for anyone that Moses is his son. Ross really does seem to be the "black sheep" of the Barton family though for now. Pete is in jail because of Ross, Emma tried to smother Ross as a baby, Charity uses Ross as some kind of easily-led and blackmailable fool, James seems to ignore him, Ross' employer Cain doesn't really want to employ him but does so because Moira was soft that Ross got his job back at the garage, Debbie fled Emmerdale only because of Ross... the blacklist goes on and on. For me anyway, Ross just doesn't fit in at all in the very small Emmerdale community and would most likely have a much better life elsewhere.

I don't see why you are continuing to question Ross being Moses' dad. Until the script writers say otherwise he is the dad!

Do soaps have to have a paterntiy test every single time we get a newborn?

What I don't get is why you feel like the show should abandon Ross just because of the way he is right now. Emmerdale produces over 300 episodes a year. Soaps use what is called character development!

Who thought that Ross would go from this:



to this:



Who knows what will happen to Ross in a years time? That's of the magic of soaps. We watch day after day, watch how characters we watch on screen through their lives, their experiences, how they develop.

[rossfan]

I really don't think that there is anything like a "standard" villain. Villains seem to come in different shapes, sizes and personality types. Some types of villain seem to integrate better into society than others. Some seem sociable, some don't. They maybe have to be looked at on an individual basis although similar types could be grouped together. The Emmerdale villains have differences, just as well really as too many of the same type of villain would be boring to watch anyway. It's clearly possible for someone to like one type of villain but to dislike another type, posters on this soapboards Emmerdale forum prove this.

I have a lot of reasons for not liking Ross Barton for things he has done and how he has done them in Emmerdale, some of these things I've written about on soapboards. Even the actor himself, Mike Parr, has said during interview (Metro, Jan 2016) that playing Ross and having any fans can be "frustrating at times when I’m meant to be the bad guy – you’re not meant to like me!", so this confirms that I for one perceive the character as he is intended to be seen in Emmerdale. i.e. That Urrr Guy!!!

Telly Watcher, I get why you think what Michael Parr said is the way you percieve it as it's difficult to evaluate when it's in writing so I will try to explain best I can what I think he meant. You can like a character for entertainment values without liking what the character does.

There's no question about it, if Ross was a real person in real life, my username would probably be IHateRoss, but luckily he's not. Ross is a fictional character, he gives a lot of entertainment and makes me wonder where he is going to go next - continue to be a bad guy? go straight in life? settle down?

Ross has possibly more open doors and possiblities than anyone in the show right now. In fact I would say any character on television right now. That is why I like Ross.

I have to mention once again because of the way you behave, I have no problem with you not liking Ross, that's your opinion but what bugs people is the way you argue and belittle people's views that differ. Your attitude towards Michael Parr is disgusting too. To accuse him of helping crime in the real world such as the Paris attacks is beyond pathetic and makes me believe you may be borderline delusional.

[rossfan]

I really don't think that there is anything like a "standard" villain. Villains seem to come in different shapes, sizes and personality types. Some types of villain seem to integrate better into society than others. Some seem sociable, some don't. They maybe have to be looked at on an individual basis although similar types could be grouped together. The Emmerdale villains have differences, just as well really as too many of the same type of villain would be boring to watch anyway. It's clearly possible for someone to like one type of villain but to dislike another type, posters on this soapboards Emmerdale forum prove this.

I have a lot of reasons for not liking Ross Barton for things he has done and how he has done them in Emmerdale, some of these things I've written about on soapboards. Even the actor himself, Mike Parr, has said during interview (Metro, Jan 2016) that playing Ross and having any fans can be "frustrating at times when I’m meant to be the bad guy – you’re not meant to like me!", so this confirms that I for one perceive the character as he is intended to be seen in Emmerdale. i.e. That Urrr Guy!!!

Telly Watcher, I get why you think what Michael Parr said is the way you percieve it as it's difficult to evaluate when it's in writing so I will try to explain best I can what I think he meant. You can like a character for entertainment values without liking what the character does.

There's no question about it, if Ross was a real person in real life, my username would probably be IHateRoss, but luckily he's not. Ross is a fictional character, he gives a lot of entertainment and makes me wonder where he is going to go next - continue to be a bad guy? go straight in life? settle down?

Ross has possibly more open doors and possiblities than anyone in the show right now. In fact I would say any character on television right now. That is why I like Ross.

I have to mention once again because of the way you behave, I have no problem with you not liking Ross, that's your opinion but what bugs people is the way you argue and belittle people's views that differ. Your attitude towards Michael Parr is disgusting too. To accuse him of helping crime in the real world such as the Paris attacks is beyond pathetic and makes me believe you may be borderline delusional.

[rossfan]

Robert shooting Paddy seems to have been an accident. Robert was surprised and distracted back then when Paddy suddenly entered the lodge. As for the other Robert scenes you mentioned, now the one in Lawrence's study last week too, these were just yet more of many great examples of Robert's creative psychopathic and impulsive scenes, yes, just more of Robert's impulsive "magic moments" when he's been a complete berk! But sometimes he wins, other times he just doesn't go forward. He really does try his best though, never a step backwards really! Haha! Robert Sugden, what a total legend he is right now!

Once again a post like this, just shows and reminds us regular posters something that we already now about you. You are inconsistent and have no logic and strength in your comments.

You have your favourites and dislike other characters for the same reason you like your favourite.

Robert has been shown to be just as, if not, maybe more violent then Ross. Yet, it's Ross that you don't like and accuse the actor of promoting violence.

NO SENSE!

Robert was recently shown being a villan, where was your post about Ryan Hawley causing a terrorist attack!?

[alcapo11]

Once again a post like this, just shows and reminds us regular posters something that we already now about you. You are inconsistent and have no logic and strength in your comments.

You have your favourites and dislike other characters for the same reason you like your favourite.

Robert has been shown to be just as, if not, maybe more violent then Ross. Yet, it's Ross that you don't like and accuse the actor of promoting violence.

NO SENSE!

Robert was recently shown being a villan, where was your post about Ryan Hawley causing a terrorist attack!?

You may aswell give up, Telly Watcher lives in a world where Ross Barton is real and a world in which he really shot his/her best mate Robert Sugden.

[alcapo11]

Once again a post like this, just shows and reminds us regular posters something that we already now about you. You are inconsistent and have no logic and strength in your comments.

You have your favourites and dislike other characters for the same reason you like your favourite.

Robert has been shown to be just as, if not, maybe more violent then Ross. Yet, it's Ross that you don't like and accuse the actor of promoting violence.

NO SENSE!

Robert was recently shown being a villan, where was your post about Ryan Hawley causing a terrorist attack!?

You may aswell give up, Telly Watcher lives in a world where Ross Barton is real and a world in which he really shot his/her best mate Robert Sugden.

[alcapo11]

IMO: Ross really does seem to be an outsider in Emmerdale right now. It is not certain yet for anyone that Moses is his son. Ross really does seem to be the "black sheep" of the Barton family though for now. Pete is in jail because of Ross, Emma tried to smother Ross as a baby, Charity uses Ross as some kind of easily-led and blackmailable fool, James seems to ignore him, Ross' employer Cain doesn't really want to employ him but does so because Moira was soft that Ross got his job back at the garage, Debbie fled Emmerdale only because of Ross... the blacklist goes on and on. For me anyway, Ross just doesn't fit in at all in the very small Emmerdale community and would most likely have a much better life elsewhere.

Yeah I could ive you a list of all the people who hate/dislike Robert in the village aswell but I would be typing all day.