Buffy character database

May 26th, 2007
by therem

A while ago, partly in response to the discussion about Joss Whedon and race, I started a Microsoft Access database to record all the credited characters who appear in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, along with important traits like their sex, race(s), species (human, vampire, werewolf, etc.), and status at end of series (alive or dead). I didn’t get that far in entering in characters (time intensive! too much work and exhaustion!) but I still like the idea of hard statistics to answer various questions about character representation in Buffy as well as other shows.

I mentioned my infant database to Liz and Laura while we were lounging around and geeking and they were both really into the idea. So I am now committing to converting the Access database into MySQL and putting it up on one of the feministsf.org web sites so that other people can add to it and query it. You are invited to take part once it’s up! Look for more updates!

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3 Responses to “Buffy character database”

  1. Let’s fold scarves » Should be interesting on May 29, 2007 7:45 pm

    [...] Buffy character database in the making: I wonder if suspicions will be nixed or ticked? Category: Television, BtVS [...]

  2. Laura Q on May 31, 2007 7:05 pm

    hey therem – you should send me a list of the fields & parameters & i will set up the first round of db and we can import & play & see what we all want more of.

  3. therem on June 2, 2007 8:19 pm

    OK! Now that I’m finally back home again, I’ll be sending it along shortly!

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