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=== Paolo Bitta ===
=== Paolo Bitta ===
{{quote| "Talkin' 'bout me?!"}}
{{quote|"Talkin' 'bout me?!"}}


[[File:Camera_cafe_paolo_7840.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Camera cafe paolo 7840.jpg|thumb|400px|Paolo Bitta.]]
{{quote box| Paolo Bitta.}}


The [[Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist]] of the show alongside Luca, Paolo is a bit of a buffoon, and he doesn't have many interests outside either campers, Alfa Romeos and the like. However, his overall simple-mindedness is a foil to the way he treats his [[Butt Monkey]] co-workers. Think about him as a [[Jerk Jock]] of sorts, though Andrea is better at that.
The [[Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist]] of the show alongside Luca, Paolo is a bit of a buffoon, and he doesn't have many interests outside either campers, Alfa Romeos and the like. However, his overall simple-mindedness is a foil to the way he treats his [[Butt Monkey]] co-workers. Think about him as a [[Jerk Jock]] of sorts, though Andrea is better at that.




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* [[Hollywood Tone Deaf]]: [[Hell Is That Noise|oh God.]]
* [[Hollywood Tone Deaf]]: [[Hell Is That Noise|oh God.]]
* [[Jerkass]]
* [[Jerkass]]
** [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: on rare occasions, usually when his friend Luca "Bubino" is involved.
** [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: on rare occasions, usually when his friend Luca "Bubino" is involved.
* [[Kavorka Man]]: when he's lucky. See [[Casanova Wannabe]] above.
* [[Kavorka Man]]: when he's lucky. See [[Casanova Wannabe]] above.
* [[Loony Fan]]: of Italian band "Pooh".
* [[Loony Fan]]: of Italian band "Pooh".
* [[Lovable Rogue]]
* [[Lovable Rogue]]
* [[Lovable Sex Maniac]]
* [[Lovable Sex Maniac]]
* [[Malaproper]]: part of his [[Book Dumb|book dumbness]]. Especially when it comes to proverbs.
* [[Malaproper]]: part of his [[Book Dumb|book dumbness]]. Especially when it comes to proverbs.
* [[Mean Character Nice Actor]]
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]
* [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]: to an extent. He's more street smart than book smart.
* [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]: to an extent. He's more street smart than book smart.
* [[The Prankster]]
* [[The Prankster]]
* [[Red Oni Blue Oni]]: The Red to Luca's Blue.
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: The Red to Luca's Blue.
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: When he is close to getting a girl to admire him, [[Failure Is the Only Option|he just]] [[Casanova Wannabe|has to do]] [[Broken Pedestal|something moronic enough]] [[Nice Job Breaking It Hero|to ruin everything]] [[What an Idiot|at the last second]].
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: When he is close to getting a girl to admire him, [[Failure Is the Only Option|he just]] [[Casanova Wannabe|has to do]] [[Broken Pedestal|something moronic enough]] [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero|to ruin everything]] [[What an Idiot!|at the last second]].
* [[Running Gag]]: He just can't finish a proverb properly, usually repeating its first phrase. Example: "Clear agreements... Clear agreements." (It's actually "Clear agreements, long friendship", or "Patti chiari, amicizia lunga" in Italian).
* [[Running Gag]]: He just can't finish a proverb properly, usually repeating its first phrase. Example: "Clear agreements... Clear agreements." (It's actually "Clear agreements, long friendship", or "Patti chiari, amicizia lunga" in Italian).
* [[The Trickster]]
* [[The Trickster]]
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=== Luca Nervi ===
=== Luca Nervi ===


[[File:Camera cafe luca 1993.jpg|thumb|400px|Luca Nervi.]]
{{quote| "Now ''that'' will piss our bosses off!"}}
{{quote|"Now ''that'' will piss our bosses off!"}}


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The other [[Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist]], Luca is the leader of the company's trade union and, as such, he's in charge of the organization of strikes. He's proud to be a Communist, but he doesn't quite stick to the ideals implied by that. As greedy as he is, however, he also has some redeeming abilities—namely, he's generally smarter and more classy than Paolo, though every time the two have a plan, it's likely to backfire. His flaws are somewhat punished by the... er, [[Really Gets Around|unfaithfulness]] shown by his girlfriend. Karma's a bitch, indeed.
[[File:Camera_cafe_luca_1993.jpg|frame]]
{{quote box| Luca Nervi.}}

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The other [[Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist]], Luca is the leader of the company's trade union and, as such, he's in charge of the organization of strikes. He's proud to be a Communist, but he doesn't quite stick to the ideals implied by that. As greedy as he is, however, he also has some redeeming abilities -- namely, he's generally smarter and more classy than Paolo, though every time the two have a plan, it's likely to backfire. His flaws are somewhat punished by the... er, [[Really Gets Around|unfaithfulness]] shown by his girlfriend. Karma's a bitch, indeed.




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* [[Embarrassing Nickname]]: Bubino.
* [[Embarrassing Nickname]]: Bubino.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: his (apparent) lack of parents or family. Also he was bullied in high school.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: his (apparent) lack of parents or family. Also he was bullied in high school.
* [[Hair Trigger Temper]]
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]]: with Paolo.
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]]: with Paolo.
* [[Hypocrite]]: as mentioned, he's not as idealistic as a ''real'' Communist is bound to be, as if the whole point behind the character was a [[Deconstruction]] of Communism. [[Executive Meddling|And given the nature of the network broadcasting the show...]]
* [[Hypocrite]]: as mentioned, he's not as idealistic as a ''real'' Communist is bound to be, as if the whole point behind the character was a [[Deconstruction]] of Communism. [[Executive Meddling|And given the nature of the network broadcasting the show...]]
** He claims to fight for the workers' rights but the only worker whose rights he actually fights for is himself.
** He claims to fight for the workers' rights but the only worker whose rights he actually fights for is himself.
* [[Informed Flaw]]: he's a terrible lover. Just ask Alex.
* [[Informed Flaw]]: he's a terrible lover. Just ask Alex.
* [[Its All About Me]]
* [[It's All About Me]]
* [[Jerkass]]: hell yes. However, despite being a highly unsympathetic character (just like most people on the show) he can turn into a [[Jerkass Woobie]] in a few episodes.
* [[Jerkass]]: hell yes. However, despite being a highly unsympathetic character (just like most people on the show) he can turn into a [[Jerkass Woobie]] in a few episodes.
* [[Lack of Empathy]]
* [[Lack of Empathy]]
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* [[Like a Weasel]]: and shameless about it.
* [[Like a Weasel]]: and shameless about it.
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: he has his moments.
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: he has his moments.
* [[Mean Character Nice Actor]]
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]
* [[My Girl Is Not a Slut]]: except she ''is''.
* [[My Girl Is Not a Slut]]: except she ''is''.
* [[No Respect Guy]]
* [["No Respect" Guy]]
* [[Only Sane Man]]: in his trio with Paolo and Silvano. Even more so when Patti is added.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: in his trio with Paolo and Silvano. Even more so when Patti is added.
* [[The Prankster]]: along with Paolo.
* [[The Prankster]]: along with Paolo.
* [[Red Oni Blue Oni]]: The Blue to Paolo's Red.
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: The Blue to Paolo's Red.
* [[Screw This I'm Outta Here]]: when Paolo ruins a plan in a ''[[What an Idiot|really stupid way]]'', Luca's usual response is leaving without saying a word, leaving Paolo to the karmic punishment he deserves.
* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here]]: when Paolo ruins a plan in a ''[[What an Idiot!|really stupid way]]'', Luca's usual response is leaving without saying a word, leaving Paolo to the karmic punishment he deserves.
* [[The Snark Knight]]
* [[The Snark Knight]]
* [[Straight Man]]: to Paolo
* [[Straight Man]]: to Paolo
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=== Silvano Rogi ===
=== Silvano Rogi ===


[[File:Camera cafe silvano 4663.jpg|thumb|400px|Silvano.]]
{{quote| "TOH-GOH!" [[What Do You Mean Its Not Awesome|("AWESOME!")]]}}
{{quote|"TOH-GOH!" [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|("AWESOME!")]]}}


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The company's nerdy and goofy accountant and the show's resident [[Butt Monkey]]. Very shy, he's not able to overcome the others' bossy attitudes unless someone's screwing with his personal hobbies he loves the most. Other than being a goody-goody know-it-all, Silvano is also known for his semi-relationship with the ugliest woman in the company (Patti), another reason for being made fun of.
[[File:Camera_cafe_silvano_4663.jpg|frame]]
{{quote box| Silvano.}}

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The company's nerdy and goofy accountant and the show's resident [[Butt Monkey]]. Very shy, he's not able to overcome the others' bossy attitudes unless someone's screwing with his personal hobbies he loves the most. Other than being a goody-goody know-it-all, Silvano is also known for his semi-relationship with the ugliest woman in the company (Patti), another reason for being made fun of.


(seasons 1-5)
(seasons 1-5)
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* [[Adult Child]]
* [[Adult Child]]
* [[Almost Kiss]]: with Patti.
* [[Almost Kiss]]: with Patti.
* [[Basement Dweller]]: to the point you can call him [[The Simpsons|Seymour Skinner]].
* [[Basement Dweller]]: to the point you can call him [[The Simpsons (animation)|Seymour Skinner]].
* [[Berserk Button]]: screw with something he's somewhat of a fan of, and you'll be screwed in return.
* [[Berserk Button]]: screw with something he's somewhat of a fan of, and you'll be screwed in return.
* [[Beware the Nice Ones]]
* [[Beware the Nice Ones]]
* [[Blind Without Em]]
* [[Blind Without'Em]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]/[[The Chew Toy]]: he's ''epic'' at this.
* [[Butt Monkey]]/[[The Chew Toy]]: he's ''epic'' at this.
* [[Cannot Spit It Out]]: in regards to his feelings towards Patti.
* [[Cannot Spit It Out]]: in regards to his feelings towards Patti.
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* [[Extreme Doormat]]: he's usually this to ''everyone'', even Patti, except in his very few [[Berserk Button]] moments.
* [[Extreme Doormat]]: he's usually this to ''everyone'', even Patti, except in his very few [[Berserk Button]] moments.
* [[Genius Ditz]]: a math genius with no common sense. At all.
* [[Genius Ditz]]: a math genius with no common sense. At all.
* [[Good With Numbers]]
* [[Good with Numbers]]
* [[Horrible Judge of Character]]
* [[Horrible Judge of Character]]
* [[Iron Butt Monkey]]: easily the most physically abused character in the show.
* [[Iron Butt Monkey]]: easily the most physically abused character in the show.
* [[I Take Offense to That Last One]]: frequent among his lines of dialogue.
* [[I Take Offense to That Last One]]: frequent among his lines of dialogue.
* [[Kindhearted Simpleton|Kind Hearted Simpleton]] / [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Kindhearted Simpleton|Kind Hearted Simpleton]] / [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Leave the Two Lovebirds Alone]]: when left alone with Patti. [[Ship Tease|It doesn't work.]]
* [[Leave the Two Lovebirds Alone]]: when left alone with Patti. [[Ship Tease|It doesn't work.]]
* [[Mommas Boy]]: ''duuuh''. He ''defines'' this trope.
* [[Momma's Boy]]: ''duuuh''. He ''defines'' this trope.
* [[Nerd]]
* [[Nerd]]
* [[The Pollyanna]]
* [[The Pollyanna]]
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=== Patrizia "Patti" D'Imporzano ===
=== Patrizia "Patti" D'Imporzano ===


[[File:Camera_cafe_patti_2310.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Camera cafe patti 2310.jpg|thumb|400px|Patti.]]
{{quote box| Patti.}}


Simply known as "Cesso" (Toilet), Patti is the flat-out ugliest one in the company. She's still a maiden despite her age in a platonic relationship with Silvano.
Simply known as "Cesso" (Toilet), Patti is the flat-out ugliest one in the company. She's still a maiden despite her age in a platonic relationship with Silvano.
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* [[Butt Monkey]]/[[The Chew Toy]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]/[[The Chew Toy]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: most of the time.
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: most of the time.
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]: she loves animals.
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]: she loves animals.
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* [[Gonk]]: of course. So much that Luca and Paolo (and everyone else except Silvano) love to remind her how much she is ugly ''all the time''.
* [[Gonk]]: of course. So much that Luca and Paolo (and everyone else except Silvano) love to remind her how much she is ugly ''all the time''.
* [[Granola Girl]]
* [[Granola Girl]]
* [[Hair Trigger Temper]]: especially with Silvano.
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]: especially with Silvano.
* [[Kindhearted Cat Lover]]: Patti ''adores'' her cat named Marylin.
* [[Kindhearted Cat Lover]]: Patti ''adores'' her cat named Marylin.
* [[Motor Mouth]]: she can talk ''insanely'' fast at times.
* [[Motor Mouth]]: she can talk ''insanely'' fast at times.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]: "Patti", that's it. Or "monster", "toilet" or basically any insult related to her physical appearance.
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]: "Patti", that's it. Or "monster", "toilet" or basically any insult related to her physical appearance.
{{quote| '''Luca:''' ''"Is Patti short for Pattumiera?"'' ("pattumiera" is the Italian word for "garbage bin")}}
{{quote|'''Luca:''' ''"Is Patti short for Pattumiera?"'' ("pattumiera" is the Italian word for "garbage bin")}}
* [[Ping Pong Naivete]]
* [[Ping-Pong Naivete]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]: initially, at least.
* [[Shrinking Violet]]: initially, at least.
* [[Ship Tease]]: with Silvano.
* [[Ship Tease]]: with Silvano.
* [[Strange Minds Think Alike]]: she and Silvano.
* [[Strange Minds Think Alike]]: she and Silvano.
* [[Took a Level In Jerkass]]: definitely in season 5. Occasionally in the earlier episodes too.
* [[Took a Level in Jerkass]]: definitely in season 5. Occasionally in the earlier episodes too.
* [[Yandere]]
* [[Yandere]]


=== Augusto Stanislao Maria De Marinis (a.k.a. the director, Mr. De Marinis) ===
=== Augusto Stanislao Maria De Marinis (a.k.a. the director, Mr. De Marinis) ===
[[File:Camera cafe de marinis 9614.jpg|thumb|400px|Augusto De Marinis.]]


{{quote| "You're a MORON!"}}
{{quote|"You're a MORON!"}}

[[File:Camera_cafe_de_marinis_9614.jpg|frame]]
{{quote box| Augusto De Marinis.}}

The director in charge of the company as a whole. Highly conservative and, although not explicitly, rightist, he doesn't think about Luca as an actual "menace".
The director in charge of the company as a whole. Highly conservative and, although not explicitly, rightist, he doesn't think about Luca as an actual "menace".


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* [[Enemy Mine]]: with Luca, regularly.
* [[Enemy Mine]]: with Luca, regularly.
* [[George Jetson Job Security]]
* [[George Jetson Job Security]]
* [[Hair Trigger Temper]]
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]
* [[Jerkass]]
* [[Jerkass]]
** [[Jerkass Has a Point]]: can you blame him for being always mad at Luca and Paolo?
** [[Jerkass Has a Point]]: can you blame him for being always mad at Luca and Paolo?
* [[I Am Song]]: "I'm the director!" in an episode involving a singing contest.
* [["I Am" Song]]: "I'm the director!" in an episode involving a singing contest.
* [[Large Ham]]: "YOU MORON!".
* [[Large Ham]]: "YOU MORON!".
* [[Last Name Basis]]
* [[Last-Name Basis]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: in spades. although Geller is ''even better'' at this.
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: in spades. although Geller is ''even better'' at this.
* [[Mean Boss]]: he even admits that he insults his workers just because it's funny.
* [[Mean Boss]]: he even admits that he insults his workers just because it's funny.
* [[The Reason You Suck Speech]]: his speciality.
* [["The Reason You Suck" Speech]]: his speciality.
* [[Screw the Rules I Have Money]]
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money]]
* <s> [[Xanatos Gambit]]</s> [[Xanatos Planned This Index]] In General.
* <s> [[Xanatos Gambit]]</s> [[Xanatos Planned This Index]] In General.


=== Olmo Ghesizzi ===
=== Olmo Ghesizzi ===


[[File:olmo_camera_caf_8923.png|frame]]
[[File:olmo camera caf 8923.png|thumb|400px|Olmo with Anna.]]
{{quote box| Olmo with Anna.}}


The overweight computer expert. Single father of a little kid, Olmo is a bit of a nerd and his interests include videogames and anything related to fantasy and science fiction. Despite his weight he has also a passion for surf and extreme sports. (seasons 1-5)
The overweight computer expert. Single father of a little kid, Olmo is a bit of a nerd and his interests include videogames and anything related to fantasy and science fiction. Despite his weight he has also a passion for surf and extreme sports. (seasons 1-5)
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* [[The Generic Guy]]: in a good way.
* [[The Generic Guy]]: in a good way.
* [[Nerd]]
* [[Nerd]]
* [[Only Sane Man]]: not a [[Jerkass]] like Luca and Paolo, nor a [[Extreme Doormat]] like Silvano, he has common sense and he's one of the few down to earth characters on the show.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: not a [[Jerkass]] like Luca and Paolo, nor a [[Extreme Doormat]] like Silvano, he has common sense and he's one of the few down to earth characters on the show.
* [[Straight Man]]: his role in most of the episodes.
* [[Straight Man]]: his role in most of the episodes.


=== Alessandra "Alex" Costa ===
=== Alessandra "Alex" Costa ===


[[File:Camera_cafe_alex_5802.jpg|frame]]
[[File:Camera cafe alex 5802.jpg|thumb|400px|Alex.]]
{{quote box| Alex.}}


Alex is Luca's so-called, self-appointed girlfriend. A relatively minor character in the show, this secretary has actually slept with pretty much everyone in the company. She's also a stoner, and none of her brothers has an honest life in any way. (seasons 1-5)
Alex is Luca's so-called, self-appointed girlfriend. A relatively minor character in the show, this secretary has actually slept with pretty much everyone in the company. She's also a stoner, and none of her brothers has an honest life in any way. (seasons 1-5)
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* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]
* [[Establishing Character Moment]]: the episode guest starring Luca's pen friend ends with something that could only be defined as a (thankfully [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshaded]]) Dethroning Moment Of Suck, quickly establishing her as one of the least likeable characters in the entire show<ref> Basically, it's about runing a decades-long friendship between Luca and his pen-friend, only to date someone else ''the same night''.</ref>.
* [[Establishing Character Moment]]: the episode guest starring Luca's pen friend ends with something that could only be defined as a (thankfully [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshaded]]) Dethroning Moment Of Suck, quickly establishing her as one of the least likeable characters in the entire show.<ref>Basically, it's about runing a decades-long friendship between Luca and his pen-friend, only to date someone else ''the same night''.</ref>
* [[Friends With Benefits]]: what her relationship with Luca amounts to.
* [[Friends with Benefits]]: what her relationship with Luca amounts to.
* [[Hypocrite]]: slutty, yet jealous of Luca.
* [[Hypocrite]]: slutty, yet jealous of Luca.
* [[Jerkass]]: ''big time.''
* [[Jerkass]]: ''big time.''
** [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: weirdly enough she's one of the few characters who is actually nice to [[Butt Monkey|Patti]].
** [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: weirdly enough she's one of the few characters who is actually nice to [[Butt Monkey|Patti]].
* [[Karma Houdini]]: no matter how much she betrays Luca, she ''never'' pays for her unfaithfulness.
* [[Karma Houdini]]: no matter how much she betrays Luca, she ''never'' pays for her unfaithfulness.
* [[Kubrick Stare]]: she uses this expression every single time she's mad at someone (mostly Luca).
* [[Kubrick Stare]]: she uses this expression every single time she's mad at someone (mostly Luca).
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=== Andrea Pellegrino ===
=== Andrea Pellegrino ===


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[[File:Camera cafe andrea 5282.jpg|thumb|400px|Andrea (the bald one), when he's not beating up anybody (yet).]]
[[File:Camera_cafe_andrea_5282.jpg|frame]]
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{{quote box| Andrea (the bald one), when he's not beating up anybody (yet).}}


Andrea is Mr. De Marinis' personal driver, and he's <s> pretty much</s> ''exactly'' as violent as the stereotypical bodyguard he looks like: he delivers a [[No Holds Barred Beatdown]] almost every single time he's featured in a sketch. (seasons 1-5)
Andrea is Mr. De Marinis' personal driver, and he's <s> pretty much</s> ''exactly'' as violent as the stereotypical bodyguard he looks like: he delivers a [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown]] almost every single time he's featured in a sketch. (seasons 1-5)


Played by Paolo Bufalino.
Played by Paolo Bufalino.
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* [[The Brute]]
* [[The Brute]]
* [[The Bully]]
* [[The Bully]]
* [[Camera Abuse]]: the usual modus operandi he uses to pull off a [[No Holds Barred Beatdown]].
* [[Camera Abuse]]: the usual modus operandi he uses to pull off a [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown]].
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: he is very fond of this. The "reasons" why he beats someone up are ''almost'' always ridiculous, borderline non-existent.
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: he is very fond of this. The "reasons" why he beats someone up are ''almost'' always ridiculous, borderline non-existent.
* [[Even Evil Has Standards]]: he didn't beat up Patti in season 5 because of her pregnancy (as much as he ''really wanted to do it'')
* [[Even Evil Has Standards]]: he didn't beat up Patti in season 5 because of her pregnancy (as much as he ''really wanted to do it'')
* [[Jerk Jock]]
* [[Jerk Jock]]
* [[Karma Houdini]]: possibly the most blatant example in the show.
* [[Karma Houdini]]: possibly the most blatant example in the show.
* [[Mean Character Nice Actor]]
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]
* [[Mood Swinger]]
* [[Mood Swinger]]
* [[Nightmare Fuel Stationattendant]]: in-universe.
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: in-universe.
* [[No Holds Barred Beatdown]]: pretty much anytime he appears, usually following a [[Psychotic Smirk]].
* [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown]]: pretty much anytime he appears, usually following a [[Psychotic Smirk]].
* [[Soft Spoken Sadist]]
* [[Soft-Spoken Sadist]]
* [[Tranquil Fury]]: usually, his facial expression [[Frozen Face|doesn't change much]], whether he's patiently listening to someone or doing what he wishes to do while trying his own patience, that is, beating the crap out of him.
* [[Tranquil Fury]]: usually, his facial expression [[Frozen Face|doesn't change much]], whether he's patiently listening to someone or doing what he wishes to do while trying his own patience, that is, beating the crap out of him.
* [[Would Hit a Girl]]: Wouldn't hit a pregnant girl though as seen above.
* [[Would Hit a Girl]]: Wouldn't hit a pregnant girl though as seen above.
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=== Giuseppe "Pippo" Lo Cascio ===
=== Giuseppe "Pippo" Lo Cascio ===


[[File:camera_caf_pippo_7027.jpg|frame]]
[[File:camera caf pippo 7027.jpg|thumb|400px|Pippo.]]
{{quote box| Pippo.}}


The homosexual office boy. Luca's and Paolo's favorite [[Butt Monkey]] when Silvano isn't around. A very common [[Running Gag]] is someone (usually Paolo) ordering Pippo to go to the bathroom, to get rid of him. (seasons 1-5)
The homosexual office boy. Luca's and Paolo's favorite [[Butt Monkey]] when Silvano isn't around. A very common [[Running Gag]] is someone (usually Paolo) ordering Pippo to go to the bathroom, to get rid of him. (seasons 1-5)
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* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Camp Gay]]: the way he acts.
* [[Camp Gay]]: the way he acts.
** [[Straight Gay]]: the way he looks.
** [[Invisible to Gaydar]]: the way he looks.
* [[Girly Run]]
* [[Girly Run]]
* [[Informed Ability]]: weirdly enough, he's a very good soccer player, so much that Luca and Paolo allowed him to play in the company's soccer team. For obvious reasons this ability is never seen on screen (and never mentioned again after that episode).
* [[Informed Ability]]: weirdly enough, he's a very good soccer player, so much that Luca and Paolo allowed him to play in the company's soccer team. For obvious reasons this ability is never seen on screen (and never mentioned again after that episode).
* [[Names the Same]]: Pippo is also [[Disney|Goofy]]'s Italian name.
* [[Name's the Same]]: Pippo is also [[Disney|Goofy]]'s Italian name.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]
* [[Pet Homosexual]]
* [[Pet Homosexual]]
* [[Phrase Catcher]]: "Pippo, weren't you going to the bathroom? GO TO THE BATHROOM!!!"
* [[Phrase Catcher]]: "Pippo, weren't you going to the bathroom? GO TO THE BATHROOM!!!"
* [[Ping Pong Naivete]]
* [[Ping-Pong Naivete]]
* [[Screams Like a Little Girl]]
* [[Screams Like a Little Girl]]
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: in some episodes.
* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: in some episodes.


=== Wanda Sordi ===
=== Wanda Sordi ===


[[File:imagesCA02O8DZ_8336.jpg|frame]]
[[File:imagesCA02O8DZ 8336.jpg|thumb|400px|Wanda with Paolo.]]
{{quote box| Wanda with Paolo.}}


A naive, submissive elderly woman, who is still on stage despite being working in the company for several years. Generally treated badly by everyone, she has always hard work to do, usually physically painful for a person of her age. (seasons 1-5)
A naive, submissive elderly woman, who is still on stage despite being working in the company for several years. Generally treated badly by everyone, she has always hard work to do, usually physically painful for a person of her age. (seasons 1-5)
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* [[Cool Old Lady]]: At times. Mostly averted though.
* [[Cool Old Lady]]: At times. Mostly averted though.
* [[Covert Pervert]]
* [[Covert Pervert]]
* [[Crouching Moron Hidden Badass]]: she's not always as harmless as she seems.
* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: she's not always as harmless as she seems.
* [[Dirty Old Woman]]: not surprisingly, considering the show.
* [[Dirty Old Woman]]: not surprisingly, considering the show.
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[The Ditz]]
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=== Vittorio Ubbiali ===
=== Vittorio Ubbiali ===
[[File:camera caf vittorio 7516.png|thumb|400px|Vittorio.]]

{{quote| "Ah, if it isn't that little comunist bastard with his tall, brainless pal!"}}
{{quote|"Ah, if it isn't that little communist bastard with his tall, brainless pal!"}}

[[File:camera_caf_vittorio_7516.png|frame]]
{{quote box| Vittorio.}}


The psychotic, neurotic, lunatic guard who's always threatening people with his gun. (seasons 1-5)
The psychotic, neurotic, lunatic guard who's always threatening people with his gun. (seasons 1-5)
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* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Evil Is Hammy]]
* [[Evil Is Hammy]]
* [[Insane Equals Violent]]: not really violent but he's a seriously disturbed, dangerous psycho.
* [[Insane Equals Violent]]: not really violent but he's a seriously disturbed, dangerous psycho.
* [[Hair Trigger Temper]]
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]
* [[Jerkass]]
* [[Jerkass]]
* [[Large Ham]]
* [[Large Ham]]
* [[The Nicknamer]]: he never uses people's real names (maybe he doesn't even know them). The initial quote is the only way he ''always'' refers to Luca and Paolo. Once he even called ''the director'' De Marinis "little capitalist bastard".
* [[The Nicknamer]]: he never uses people's real names (maybe he doesn't even know them). The initial quote is the only way he ''always'' refers to Luca and Paolo. Once he even called ''the director'' De Marinis "little capitalist bastard".
* [[Nightmare Fuel Stationattendant]]: in-universe.
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: in-universe.


=== Guido Geller ===
=== Guido Geller ===


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[[File:Camera Cafe Geller Annoying Laugh 8564.jpg|thumb|400px| One of the few moments you'll see this man laughing, although in this case it [[Dissonant Laughter|doesn't match the situation]], nor it is [[Annoying Laugh|good to hear]]. Patti, [[Audience Surrogate|we share your pain]]. ]]
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{{quote| "A long time ago, in an ancient region named Gu..." }}


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{{quote|"A long time ago, in an ancient region named Gu..." }}
[[File:Camera_Cafe_Geller_Annoying_Laugh_8564.jpg|frame]]
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{{quote box| <small> One of the few moments you'll see this man laughing, although in this case it [[Dissonant Laughter|doesn't match the situation]], nor it is [[Annoying Laugh|good to hear]]. Patti, [[Audience Surrogate|we share your pain]].</small> }}


A post-merger character, the most important and the most feared. ''Everyone'' fears him, including De Marinis. He's the calm, serious, impassible man who's always carrying that small red notebook. Being in charge of human resources, he can examine workers' every single movement...and write their name in the notebook whenever he decides they do something wrong or stupid. And it happens. Always. (seasons 4-5)
A post-merger character, the most important and the most feared. ''Everyone'' fears him, including De Marinis. He's the calm, serious, impassible man who's always carrying that small red notebook. Being in charge of human resources, he can examine workers' every single movement...and write their name in the notebook whenever he decides they do something wrong or stupid. And it happens. Always. (seasons 4-5)
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* [[Alliterative Name]]
* [[Alliterative Name]]
* [[Annoying Laugh]]
* [[Annoying Laugh]]
* [[Audible Sharpness]]: [[What Do You Mean Its Not Awesome|when taking out his notebook, to boot!]]
* [[Audible Sharpness]]: [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|when taking out his notebook, to boot!]]
* [[Batman Gambit]]
* [[Batman Gambit]]
* [[Breakout Character]]
* [[Breakout Character]]
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* [[Faux Affably Evil]]
* [[Faux Affably Evil]]
* [[From Nobody to Nightmare]]: a meta example that borders on [[Hilarious in Hindsight]]. Accornero appeared as a guest star in previous seasons, playing a hobo particularly prone to drinking. By the end of the sketch, the guy ended up with the crap beaten out of him by Luca and Paolo; now, Roberto Accornero is back, with a permanent role, this time playing a character that, alongside Vittorio and Andrea, is the most feared one in the show.
* [[From Nobody to Nightmare]]: a meta example that borders on [[Hilarious in Hindsight]]. Accornero appeared as a guest star in previous seasons, playing a hobo particularly prone to drinking. By the end of the sketch, the guy ended up with the crap beaten out of him by Luca and Paolo; now, Roberto Accornero is back, with a permanent role, this time playing a character that, alongside Vittorio and Andrea, is the most feared one in the show.
* [[Last Name Basis]]
* [[Last-Name Basis]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Nightmare Fuel Stationattendant]]: in-universe.
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: in-universe.
* [[Odd Friendship]]: with Vittorio ''of all people'', since he's the only one who doesn't fear him. (he is just too crazy and couldn't care less about Geller's role in the company).
* [[Odd Friendship]]: with Vittorio ''of all people'', since he's the only one who doesn't fear him. (he is just too crazy and couldn't care less about Geller's role in the company).
* [[Soft Spoken Sadist]]: in contrast to [[Large Ham|De Marinis]].
* [[Soft-Spoken Sadist]]: in contrast to [[Large Ham|De Marinis]].
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[Surrounded By Idiots]]: he's able to make ''everyone'' look like an idiot. And let's face it, everyone in the show ''is'' pretty much an idiot. Except Geller.
* [[Surrounded by Idiots]]: he's able to make ''everyone'' look like an idiot. And let's face it, everyone in the show ''is'' pretty much an idiot. Except Geller.
* [[Tall Dark and Snarky]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Snarky]]


=== Gloria ===
=== Gloria ===


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[[File:camera caf gloria 8395.jpg|thumb|400px|From left to right: Luca, Gloria and Geller.]]
[[File:camera_caf_gloria_8395.jpg|frame]]
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{{quote box| From left to right: Luca, Gloria and Geller.}}


She is the beautiful yet extremely dim-witted new secretary of the company. (season 5)
She is the beautiful yet extremely dim-witted new secretary of the company. (season 5)
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* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Cute but Cacophonic]]: ''especially when she laughs''.
* [[Cute but Cacophonic]]: ''especially when she laughs''.
* [[The Ditz]]: to say the very very least.
* [[The Ditz]]: to say the very very least.
* [[Hidden Depths]]: despite her general incompetence she has a hidden "talent": being always able to know what time is it, without looking at the watch.
* [[Hidden Depths]]: despite her general incompetence she has a hidden "talent": being always able to know what time is it, without looking at the watch.
* [[Naive Newcomer]]
* [[Naive Newcomer]]
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=== Lucrezia Orsini ===
=== Lucrezia Orsini ===


[[File:camera_caf_lucrezia_9784.jpg|frame]]
[[File:camera caf lucrezia 9784.jpg|thumb|400px|Lucrezia.]]
{{quote box| Lucrezia.}}


A new manager of the company who has an obsessive crush on Paolo. (season 5)
A new manager of the company who has an obsessive crush on Paolo. (season 5)
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* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Love Makes You Crazy]]
* [[Love Makes You Crazy]]
* [[Stalker With a Crush]]: towards Paolo.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: towards Paolo.
* [[Yandere]]
* [[Yandere]]
{{break}}


== Characters who left the show ==
== Characters who left the show ==
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=== Ilaria Tanadale ===
=== Ilaria Tanadale ===


[[File:camera_caf_ilaria_8726.jpg|frame]]
[[File:camera caf ilaria 8726.jpg|thumb|400px|Ilaria.]]
{{quote box| Ilaria.}}


The second most important person in the company, next to De Marinis, Ilaria is the strict Marketing director. While powerful and respected, she has basically no life outside of her workplace and is considered by everyone a bitter middle-aged woman. (seasons 1-4)
The second most important person in the company, next to De Marinis, Ilaria is the strict Marketing director. While powerful and respected, she has basically no life outside of her workplace and is considered by everyone a bitter middle-aged woman. (seasons 1-4)
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* [[Number Two]]: to De Marinis.
* [[Number Two]]: to De Marinis.
* [[The Rival]]: To Gaia (season 1-3) and Maria Eleonora (season 4)
* [[The Rival]]: To Gaia (season 1-3) and Maria Eleonora (season 4)
* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: Ilaria and Gaia.
* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: Ilaria and Gaia.
** in season 4, with Gaia's appearances being less and less frequent, Maria Eleonora took Gaia's role as Ilaria's rival.
** in season 4, with Gaia's appearances being less and less frequent, Maria Eleonora took Gaia's role as Ilaria's rival.
* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]
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=== Gaia De Bernardi ===
=== Gaia De Bernardi ===


[[File:camera_caf_gaia_3860.jpg|frame]]
[[File:camera caf gaia 3860.jpg|thumb|400px|Gaia.]]
{{quote box| Gaia.}}


Vice Marketing Manager of the company, Gaia is a smart, beautiful, successful woman whose eternal competition with Ilaria is well known by everyone. Almost all the guys lust after Gaia, especially Paolo who considers her the perfect dream girl.
Vice Marketing Manager of the company, Gaia is a smart, beautiful, successful woman whose eternal competition with Ilaria is well known by everyone. Almost all the guys lust after Gaia, especially Paolo who considers her the perfect dream girl.


(seasons 1-4)
(seasons 1-4)
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* [[Dude Magnet]]: even ''Andrea'' fell in love with her in one episode.
* [[Dude Magnet]]: even ''Andrea'' fell in love with her in one episode.
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Heroes Want Redheads]]
* [[Heroes Want Redheads]]
* [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]: she's essentially a [[Rich Bitch]] but way more sympathetic than Ilaria.
* [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]: she's essentially a [[Rich Bitch]] but way more sympathetic than Ilaria.
* [[The Rival]]: to Ilaria of course.
* [[The Rival]]: to Ilaria of course.
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* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]]
* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]]
* [[Tsundere]]: to Paolo.
* [[Tsundere]]: to Paolo.
* [[You Go Girl]]: she's great at sports and a couple of episodes involve her challenging Luca and Paolo in a swimming or tennis competition.
* [[You Go, Girl!]]: she's great at sports and a couple of episodes involve her challenging Luca and Paolo in a swimming or tennis competition.


=== Giovanna Caleffi ===
=== Giovanna Caleffi ===


[[File:camera caf giovanna 1224.png|thumb|400px|Giovanna with Luca and Paolo]]
[[File:camera_caf_giovanna_1224.png|frame]]
{{quote box| Giovanna with Luca and Paolo}}


The young, sexy switchboard operator. Unambitious and not career oriented, Giovanna is your typical pretty and friendly girl, but still able to use her natural beauty to her advantage, whenever she needs something. (seasons 1-4)
The young, sexy switchboard operator. Unambitious and not career oriented, Giovanna is your typical pretty and friendly girl, but still able to use her natural beauty to her advantage, whenever she needs something. (seasons 1-4)
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* [[Nice Hat]]: in seasons 1-3 she's hardly seen without her bandana.
* [[Nice Hat]]: in seasons 1-3 she's hardly seen without her bandana.
* [[Plucky Office Girl]]
* [[Plucky Office Girl]]
* [[Screw the Rules I'm Beautiful]]
* [[Screw the Rules, I'm Beautiful]]
* [[Tall Dark and Bishoujo]]: okay, not so tall, but she still fits.
* [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo]]: okay, not so tall, but she still fits.


=== Anna Murazzi ===
=== Anna Murazzi ===


[[File:camera_caf_anna_7856.png|frame]]
[[File:camera caf anna 7856.png|thumb|400px|Anna.]]
{{quote box| Anna.}}


An unlucky, not very bright secretary. After being dumped by her abusive husband, she's now a single mother of two little kids always struggling with money and looking for a man. (seasons 1-2)
An unlucky, not very bright secretary. After being dumped by her abusive husband, she's now a single mother of two little kids always struggling with money and looking for a man. (seasons 1-2)
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Played by Giorgia Cardaci.
Played by Giorgia Cardaci.


* [[Adorkable]]
* [[Adorkable]]
* [[Brainless Beauty]]: she's really pretty, even hot according to ''many'' male viewers, as well as very ditzy and naive (or completely idiot in some episodes...)
* [[Brainless Beauty]]: she's really pretty, even hot according to ''many'' male viewers, as well as very ditzy and naive (or completely idiot in some episodes...)
* [[Break the Cutie]]
* [[Break the Cutie]]
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=== Jessica ===
=== Jessica ===


[[File:camera_caf_jessica_94.png|frame]]
[[File:camera caf jessica 94.png|thumb|400px|Jessica.]]
{{quote box| Jessica.}}


The athletic yet elegant british manager. The only foreigner out of the regular characters. (seasons 1-2)
The athletic yet elegant british manager. The only foreigner out of the regular characters. (seasons 1-2)
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* [[Only One Name]]: the only main character whose last name is unknown.
* [[Only One Name]]: the only main character whose last name is unknown.
* [[Token Minority]]
* [[Token Minority]]
* [[You Go Girl]]: the best example on the show.
* [[You Go, Girl!]]: the best example on the show.


=== Emma Missale ===
=== Emma Missale ===


[[File:217163 201048293267832 200900836615911 534014 7037176 s 5330.jpg|thumb|400px|Emma.]]
[[File:217163_201048293267832_200900836615911_534014_7037176_s_5330.jpg|frame]]
{{quote box| Emma.}}


The new secretary arrived in season 3 after Anna's departure. Sort of a [[Replacement Scrappy]] although she doesn't have much in common with Anna. Luca seems to have a bit of crush on her but she isn't fond of him at all. (seasons 3-4)
The new secretary arrived in season 3 after Anna's departure. Sort of a [[Replacement Scrappy]] although she doesn't have much in common with Anna. Luca seems to have a bit of crush on her but she isn't fond of him at all. (seasons 3-4)
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=== Maria Eleonora Baù ===
=== Maria Eleonora Baù ===


[[File:camera caf maria eleonora 7484.png|thumb|400px|Maria Eleonora with Luca.]]
[[File:camera_caf_maria_eleonora_7484.png|frame]]
{{quote box| Maria Eleonora with Luca.}}


Introduced in the "merger period", Maria Eleonora is an extremely cultured and competent young woman, object of Luca's unrequited affections. She's a nice, likable person but at the same time neurotic and annoying because of her obsessive perfectionism. (season 4)
Introduced in the "merger period", Maria Eleonora is an extremely cultured and competent young woman, object of Luca's unrequited affections. She's a nice, likable person but at the same time neurotic and annoying because of her obsessive perfectionism. (season 4)
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=== Michele Carminati ===
=== Michele Carminati ===


{{quote| "FOR TOM WEIL!"}}
{{quote|"FOR TOM WEIL!"}}


[[File:camera caf carminati 4347.png|thumb|400px|Carminati and his co-workers.]]
[[File:camera_caf_carminati_4347.png|frame]]
{{quote box| Carminati and his co-workers.}}


The main Digitex salesperson and Paolo's worst enemy, he is the most famous member of "Team Carminati" and strongly believes in the importance of the group work, thanks to the theories of Tom Weil, a fictional philosopher idolized by him and his co-workers. (season 4)
The main Digitex salesperson and Paolo's worst enemy, he is the most famous member of "Team Carminati" and strongly believes in the importance of the group work, thanks to the theories of Tom Weil, a fictional philosopher idolized by him and his co-workers. (season 4)
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* [[Goldfish Poop Gang]]: Carminati and his boys (team Carminati).
* [[Goldfish Poop Gang]]: Carminati and his boys (team Carminati).
* [[Keet]]
* [[Keet]]
* [[Last Name Basis]]
* [[Last-Name Basis]]
* [[Nice Guy]]: one of the nicest on the show.
* [[Nice Guy]]: one of the nicest on the show.
* [[The Rival]]
* [[The Rival]]
* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: Paolo sees him as this but not the other way around.
* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: Paolo sees him as this but not the other way around.
* [[True Companions]]: again, Carminati and his boys.
* [[True Companions]]: again, Carminati and his boys.
** This trope backfires in one episode, when he actually ''does'' the "Tom Weil test" by falling on his back deliberately: his team must be ready to catch him before he falls on the nails on the floor. Unfortunately for him, he does this while delivering a [[Rousing Speech]] about his belief in the importance of teamwork, which ends with his "For Tom Weil!", which his co-workers are basically ''programmed'' to answer with a "hip hip, hooray!", complete with a re-enactment of [[The Three Musketeers]]' well-known [[Stab the Sky]] (see the page picture for [[True Companions]]) with their pens, by that point of the episode. Cue him falling on his back, and on the nails as well (which promptly stab him).
** This trope backfires in one episode, when he actually ''does'' the "Tom Weil test" by falling on his back deliberately: his team must be ready to catch him before he falls on the nails on the floor. Unfortunately for him, he does this while delivering a [[Rousing Speech]] about his belief in the importance of teamwork, which ends with his "For Tom Weil!", which his co-workers are basically ''programmed'' to answer with a "hip hip, hooray!", complete with a re-enactment of [[The Three Musketeers]]' well-known [[Stab the Sky]] (see the page picture for [[True Companions]]) with their pens, by that point of the episode. Cue him falling on his back, and on the nails as well (which promptly stab him).
* [[Wide Eyed Idealist]]: to the extreme.
* [[Wide-Eyed Idealist]]: to the extreme.


=== Caterina Farini ===
=== Caterina Farini ===


[[File:camera_caf_caterina_5603.png|frame]]
[[File:camera caf caterina 5603.png|thumb|400px|Caterina.]]
{{quote box| Caterina.}}


A young, attractive girl who works in the company's nursery. She hates her job and always looks aloof and annoyed with everyone. (season 4)
A young, attractive girl who works in the company's nursery. She hates her job and always looks aloof and annoyed with everyone. (season 4)
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* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]: in season 5.
* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]: in season 5.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: well, not so often but she has her moments.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: well, not so often but she has her moments.
{{quote| '''Luca:''' ''"So one of these days, do you wanna go out with me?"''<br />
{{quote|'''Luca:''' ''"So one of these days, do you wanna go out with me?"''
'''Caterina:''' ''"I'm sorry, one of these days I'm busy."''<br />
'''Caterina:''' ''"I'm sorry, one of these days I'm busy."''
'''Luca:''' ''""What? Are you busy every day?!"''<br />
'''Luca:''' ''""What? Are you busy every day?!"''
'''Caterina:''' ''"No, just the one you were thinking of. What a coincidence, right? "'' }}
'''Caterina:''' ''"No, just the one you were thinking of. What a coincidence, right? "'' }}
* [[Dude Magnet]]: she has many admirers, much to her annoyance.
* [[Dude Magnet]]: she has many admirers, much to her annoyance.
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* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]
* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]
* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]: he's in love with Anna but she ignores him.
* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]: he's in love with Anna but she ignores him.
* [[Know Nothing Know It All]]: ''so much''.
* [[Know-Nothing Know-It-All]]: ''so much''.


=== Nadia ===
=== Nadia ===
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* [[Manipulative Bastard|Manipulative Bitch]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard|Manipulative Bitch]]
* [[Really Gets Around]]: she slept with everyone in the company.
* [[Really Gets Around]]: she slept with everyone in the company.
* [[Stalker With a Crush]]: towards everyone, especially Luca.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: towards everyone, especially Luca.


=== Elisabetta "Titti" D'Imporzano ===
=== Elisabetta "Titti" D'Imporzano ===
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* [[Brainless Beauty]]
* [[Brainless Beauty]]
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]
* [[Put On a Bus]]
* [[Put on a Bus]]


=== Mauro Cestelli ===
=== Mauro Cestelli ===
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* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]: in season 4 he was no longer part of the cast.
* [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome]]: in season 4 he was no longer part of the cast.
* [[Extreme Doormat]]
* [[Extreme Doormat]]
* [[Good With Numbers]]: not as good as Silvano though.
* [[Good with Numbers]]: not as good as Silvano though.
* [[Porky Pig Pronunciation]]
* [[Porky Pig Pronunciation]]
{{quote| '''Luca:''' ''(mocking him)"He's not stupid. He's st-st-stu-stupid."''}}
{{quote|'''Luca:''' ''(mocking him)"He's not stupid. He's st-st-stu-stupid."''}}
* [[The Quiet One]]
* [[The Quiet One]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]
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* [[Born Lucky]]
* [[Born Lucky]]
* [[Put On a Bus]]: he won the lottery and then started his own company.
* [[Put on a Bus]]: he won the lottery and then started his own company.
* [[The Scrappy]]: in-universe. He's not very popular exactly because of his extreme and undeserved good luck.
* [[The Scrappy]]: in-universe. He's not very popular exactly because of his extreme and undeserved good luck.
* [[Those Two Guys]]: with Vasile.
* [[Those Two Guys]]: with Vasile.
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* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Ax Crazy]]
* [[Nervous Wreck]]: he's persuaded that all the unanimated objects in the office are conspiring against him.
* [[Nervous Wreck]]: he's persuaded that all the unanimated objects in the office are conspiring against him.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]: although he hates being called "Ciccio Riccio".
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]: although he hates being called "Ciccio Riccio".
* [[Put On a Bus]]
* [[Put on a Bus]]
** [[The Bus Came Back]]: and he wants revenge for being fired.
** [[The Bus Came Back]]: and he wants revenge for being fired.
* [[Too Dumb to Live]]
* [[Too Dumb to Live]]
* [[Wacky Guy]]
* [[Wacky Guy]]
* [[Weirdness Magnet]]:...in his mind.
* [[Weirdness Magnet]]:...in his mind.


=== Carlotta Russo ===
=== Carlotta Russo ===
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* [[The Ghost]]
* [[The Ghost]]
* [[Hot Mom]]: according to Paolo, at least. According to Luca, she sucks.
* [[Hot Mom]]: according to Paolo, at least. According to Luca, she sucks.
* [[Housewife]]
* [[Housewife]]
* [[Really Gets Around]]: and Paolo isn't aware of this...
* [[Really Gets Around]]: and Paolo isn't aware of this...
* [[Took a Level In Dumbass]]: In a season 2 episode Paolo discovered that she used to be a brilliant and overachieving student. Later it's revealed that her I.Q. ([[Improbable Low IQ|2]]) is even lower than Paolo's ([[Improbable Low IQ|12]]). Possibly a [[Series Continuity Error]] or maybe it's just due to the fact that she reached her husband's level with their marriage.
* [[Took a Level In Dumbass]]: In a season 2 episode Paolo discovered that she used to be a brilliant and overachieving student. Later it's revealed that her I.Q. ([[Improbable Low IQ|2]]) is even lower than Paolo's ([[Improbable Low IQ|12]]). Possibly a [[Series Continuity Error]] or maybe it's just due to the fact that she reached her husband's level with their marriage.
* [[Your Cheating Heart]]
* [[Your Cheating Heart]]


=== Jonathan Bitta ===
=== Jonathan Bitta ===
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Paolo's oldest son, still with childish behaviour, but somewhat the most decent family member.
Paolo's oldest son, still with childish behaviour, but somewhat the most decent family member.


* [[Bratty Half Pint]]
* [[Bratty Half-Pint]]
* [[Characterization Marches On]]: in the beginning, he was presented as terrible as his little brother, but at some point, to [[Anti Role Model|Paolo]]'s absolute disdain, he started reading, studying and getting good grades.
* [[Characterization Marches On]]: in the beginning, he was presented as terrible as his little brother, but at some point, to [[Anti Role Model|Paolo]]'s absolute disdain, he started reading, studying and getting good grades.
* [[Foolish Sibling Responsible Sibling]]: the Responsible to Brad's Foolish.
* [[Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling]]: the Responsible to Brad's Foolish.
* [[The Ghost]]
* [[The Ghost]]
* [[Only Sane Man]]: the smartest of the Bitta family.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: the smartest of the Bitta family.
* [[The Unfavorite]]: as pointed above, many episodes were focused on Paolo being mad at him because of his dedication to studies. Instead Paolo always favours little criminal Brad and he's totally proud of him.
* [[The Unfavorite]]: as pointed above, many episodes were focused on Paolo being mad at him because of his dedication to studies. Instead Paolo always favours little criminal Brad and he's totally proud of him.


=== Brad Bitta ===
=== Brad Bitta ===
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Paolo's youngest son. "The shortest serial killer in the world" according to his proud father.
Paolo's youngest son. "The shortest serial killer in the world" according to his proud father.


* [[Bratty Half Pint]]
* [[Bratty Half-Pint]]
* [[Delinquents]]: and in beginning of the show he was only 8...
* [[Delinquents]]: and in beginning of the show he was only 8...
* [[Enfant Terrible]]
* [[Enfant Terrible]]
* [[Foolish Sibling Responsible Sibling]]: the Foolish to Jonathan's Responsible.
* [[Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling]]: the Foolish to Jonathan's Responsible.
* [[The Ghost]]: although in an episode, we can actually hear his voice.
* [[The Ghost]]: although in an episode, we can actually hear his voice.
* [[Kids Are Cruel]]
* [[Kids Are Cruel]]
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* [[The Ghost]]
* [[The Ghost]]
* [[Grease Monkey]]: Pino.
* [[Grease Monkey]]: Pino.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]: weirdly enough just Pino, whose actual name is [[Embarrassing First Name|Odoacre Maria]]. "Budello" on the other hand is his real name, but even Paolo isn't exactly sure if it's the first or the last name.
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]: weirdly enough just Pino, whose actual name is [[Embarrassing First Name|Odoacre Maria]]. "Budello" on the other hand is his real name, but even Paolo isn't exactly sure if it's the first or the last name.
* [[Terrible Trio]]: they form one with Paolo.
* [[Terrible Trio]]: they form one with Paolo.


=== Alessandra "Sandra" Rogi ===
=== Alessandra "Sandra" Rogi ===


Silvano's mom. No description needed.
Silvano's mom.


* [[Evil Matriarch]]
* [[Evil Matriarch]]
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* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: has this relationship with her son's "girlfriend" Patti.
* [[Sitcom Arch Nemesis]]: has this relationship with her son's "girlfriend" Patti.


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Latest revision as of 13:12, 26 June 2020


Given Camera Cafe is set in an unnamed, yet large business company, it's obvious there are many workers lurking inside it, and that's not even counting the one-time characters played by guest stars.


As with the main article, this refers to (as of now) the Italian version of this Canadian/French format. Let's rock.

The main duo

Paolo Bitta

"Talkin' 'bout me?!"

Paolo Bitta.

The Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist of the show alongside Luca, Paolo is a bit of a buffoon, and he doesn't have many interests outside either campers, Alfa Romeos and the like. However, his overall simple-mindedness is a foil to the way he treats his Butt Monkey co-workers. Think about him as a Jerk Jock of sorts, though Andrea is better at that.


Played by Paolo Kessisoglu.

Luca Nervi

Luca Nervi.

"Now that will piss our bosses off!"

The other Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist, Luca is the leader of the company's trade union and, as such, he's in charge of the organization of strikes. He's proud to be a Communist, but he doesn't quite stick to the ideals implied by that. As greedy as he is, however, he also has some redeeming abilities—namely, he's generally smarter and more classy than Paolo, though every time the two have a plan, it's likely to backfire. His flaws are somewhat punished by the... er, unfaithfulness shown by his girlfriend. Karma's a bitch, indeed.


Played by Luca Bizzarri.


Supporting characters

Silvano Rogi

Silvano.

"TOH-GOH!" ("AWESOME!")

The company's nerdy and goofy accountant and the show's resident Butt Monkey. Very shy, he's not able to overcome the others' bossy attitudes unless someone's screwing with his personal hobbies he loves the most. Other than being a goody-goody know-it-all, Silvano is also known for his semi-relationship with the ugliest woman in the company (Patti), another reason for being made fun of.

(seasons 1-5)


Played by Alessandro Sampaoli.

Patrizia "Patti" D'Imporzano

Patti.

Simply known as "Cesso" (Toilet), Patti is the flat-out ugliest one in the company. She's still a maiden despite her age in a platonic relationship with Silvano.

Eager to work and kind to everyone, despite waiting for the right person to lose her virginity with (Silvano), she's actually willing to settle with pretty much anyone else.

As of season 5, she's pregnant. Silvano is heavily implied to be the other one involved. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Debora Villa.

Luca: "Is Patti short for Pattumiera?" ("pattumiera" is the Italian word for "garbage bin")

Augusto Stanislao Maria De Marinis (a.k.a. the director, Mr. De Marinis)

Augusto De Marinis.

"You're a MORON!"

The director in charge of the company as a whole. Highly conservative and, although not explicitly, rightist, he doesn't think about Luca as an actual "menace".

Despite he's far from being a Big Bad, he's still a despicable character, given the bossy way he acts towards the workers. This, unless there's someone somewhat "stronger" than him. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Renato Liprandi.

Olmo Ghesizzi

Olmo with Anna.

The overweight computer expert. Single father of a little kid, Olmo is a bit of a nerd and his interests include videogames and anything related to fantasy and science fiction. Despite his weight he has also a passion for surf and extreme sports. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Carlo Giuseppe Gabardini.

Alessandra "Alex" Costa

Alex.

Alex is Luca's so-called, self-appointed girlfriend. A relatively minor character in the show, this secretary has actually slept with pretty much everyone in the company. She's also a stoner, and none of her brothers has an honest life in any way. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Sabrina Corabi.

Andrea Pellegrino

Andrea (the bald one), when he's not beating up anybody (yet).

Andrea is Mr. De Marinis' personal driver, and he's pretty much exactly as violent as the stereotypical bodyguard he looks like: he delivers a No-Holds-Barred Beatdown almost every single time he's featured in a sketch. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Paolo Bufalino.

Giuseppe "Pippo" Lo Cascio

Pippo.

The homosexual office boy. Luca's and Paolo's favorite Butt Monkey when Silvano isn't around. A very common Running Gag is someone (usually Paolo) ordering Pippo to go to the bathroom, to get rid of him. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Massimo Costa.

Wanda Sordi

Wanda with Paolo.

A naive, submissive elderly woman, who is still on stage despite being working in the company for several years. Generally treated badly by everyone, she has always hard work to do, usually physically painful for a person of her age. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Margherita Fumero.

Vittorio Ubbiali

Vittorio.

"Ah, if it isn't that little communist bastard with his tall, brainless pal!"

The psychotic, neurotic, lunatic guard who's always threatening people with his gun. (seasons 1-5)

Played by Riccardo Magherini.

Guido Geller

One of the few moments you'll see this man laughing, although in this case it doesn't match the situation, nor it is good to hear. Patti, we share your pain.

"A long time ago, in an ancient region named Gu..."

A post-merger character, the most important and the most feared. Everyone fears him, including De Marinis. He's the calm, serious, impassible man who's always carrying that small red notebook. Being in charge of human resources, he can examine workers' every single movement...and write their name in the notebook whenever he decides they do something wrong or stupid. And it happens. Always. (seasons 4-5)

Played by Roberto Accornero.

Gloria

From left to right: Luca, Gloria and Geller.

She is the beautiful yet extremely dim-witted new secretary of the company. (season 5)

Played by Desy Luccini.

Lucrezia Orsini

Lucrezia.

A new manager of the company who has an obsessive crush on Paolo. (season 5)

Played by Roberta Nanni.

Characters who left the show

Ilaria Tanadale

Ilaria.

The second most important person in the company, next to De Marinis, Ilaria is the strict Marketing director. While powerful and respected, she has basically no life outside of her workplace and is considered by everyone a bitter middle-aged woman. (seasons 1-4)

Played by Claudia Barbieri.

Gaia De Bernardi

Gaia.

Vice Marketing Manager of the company, Gaia is a smart, beautiful, successful woman whose eternal competition with Ilaria is well known by everyone. Almost all the guys lust after Gaia, especially Paolo who considers her the perfect dream girl.

(seasons 1-4)

Played by Roberta Garzia.

Giovanna Caleffi

Giovanna with Luca and Paolo

The young, sexy switchboard operator. Unambitious and not career oriented, Giovanna is your typical pretty and friendly girl, but still able to use her natural beauty to her advantage, whenever she needs something. (seasons 1-4)

Played by Giovanna Rei.

Anna Murazzi

Anna.

An unlucky, not very bright secretary. After being dumped by her abusive husband, she's now a single mother of two little kids always struggling with money and looking for a man. (seasons 1-2)

Played by Giorgia Cardaci.

Jessica

Jessica.

The athletic yet elegant british manager. The only foreigner out of the regular characters. (seasons 1-2)

Played by Jessica Polsky.

Emma Missale

Emma.

The new secretary arrived in season 3 after Anna's departure. Sort of a Replacement Scrappy although she doesn't have much in common with Anna. Luca seems to have a bit of crush on her but she isn't fond of him at all. (seasons 3-4)

Played by Linda Gennari.

Maria Eleonora Baù

Maria Eleonora with Luca.

Introduced in the "merger period", Maria Eleonora is an extremely cultured and competent young woman, object of Luca's unrequited affections. She's a nice, likable person but at the same time neurotic and annoying because of her obsessive perfectionism. (season 4)

Played by Cecilia Cinardi.

Michele Carminati

"FOR TOM WEIL!"

Carminati and his co-workers.

The main Digitex salesperson and Paolo's worst enemy, he is the most famous member of "Team Carminati" and strongly believes in the importance of the group work, thanks to the theories of Tom Weil, a fictional philosopher idolized by him and his co-workers. (season 4)

Played by Fabrizio Careddu.

  • Always Someone Better: Carminati (and his team) is a more successful salesperson than Paolo, who was formerly known for being the best one in his company. Then it came the merger of the 2 companies...
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome: in season 5.
  • Goldfish Poop Gang: Carminati and his boys (team Carminati).
  • Keet
  • Last-Name Basis
  • Nice Guy: one of the nicest on the show.
  • The Rival
  • Sitcom Arch Nemesis: Paolo sees him as this but not the other way around.
  • True Companions: again, Carminati and his boys.
    • This trope backfires in one episode, when he actually does the "Tom Weil test" by falling on his back deliberately: his team must be ready to catch him before he falls on the nails on the floor. Unfortunately for him, he does this while delivering a Rousing Speech about his belief in the importance of teamwork, which ends with his "For Tom Weil!", which his co-workers are basically programmed to answer with a "hip hip, hooray!", complete with a re-enactment of The Three Musketeers' well-known Stab the Sky (see the page picture for True Companions) with their pens, by that point of the episode. Cue him falling on his back, and on the nails as well (which promptly stab him).
  • Wide-Eyed Idealist: to the extreme.

Caterina Farini

Caterina.

A young, attractive girl who works in the company's nursery. She hates her job and always looks aloof and annoyed with everyone. (season 4)

Played by Elena Santarelli.

Luca: "So one of these days, do you wanna go out with me?"
Caterina: "I'm sorry, one of these days I'm busy."
Luca: ""What? Are you busy every day?!"
Caterina: "No, just the one you were thinking of. What a coincidence, right? "


Other minor characters

Sergio

The company's psychologist (season 1)

Played by Ernesto Mahieux.

Nadia

The company's psychologist (seasons 2-3)

Played by Carla Signoris.

Chiara De Marinis

The director's despotic daughter. (seasons 1-2)

Played by Luciana Littizzetto.

Elisabetta "Titti" D'Imporzano

Patti's attractive sister. (season 1)

Played by Claudia Gerini.

Mauro Cestelli

The company's not so honest doctor. (season 2)

Played by Paolo Pierobon.

Anselmo Pedone

A shy, awkward Butt Monkey who has stuttering problems. "A extremely unbereable person" if you ask Luca. Basically another Silvano with a speech impediment. (seasons 2-3)

Played by Massimo Ranieri.

Luca: (mocking him)"He's not stupid. He's st-st-stu-stupid."

Roberto

A new employee with no experience, who (unlike the other people) worships Paolo and considers him his hero. Him main goal is trying to be like him in every way. Paolo, on the other hand, considers him just an annoyance. (season 3)

Played by Michele Alhaique.

Vasile Rovinescu

A Digitex (the rival company) employee who hates Luca and Paolo with a passion. (season 3)

Played by Dino Abbrescia.

Gustavo

Vasile's friend known for his extreme good luck. (season 3)

Played by Massimo Tomassoni.

Giuseppe "Ciccio Riccio" Ricciuti

Temporarily on stage, Giuseppe is a short-lived character on the sitcom and a total nutcase. (season 3)

Played by Federico Bonaconza

Carlotta Russo

Luca and Alex's wedding planner. (season 5)

Played by Lucia Ocone.

  • Ascended Extra: Lucia Ocone was supposed to appear as a special guest in just one episode. The cast enjoyed working with her so much that the writers added more episodes with her character involved.

Valeria Bitta

Paolo's wife, just as "loyal" as him in their relationship. Possibly the most well known unseen character.

Jonathan Bitta

Paolo's oldest son, still with childish behaviour, but somewhat the most decent family member.

Brad Bitta

Paolo's youngest son. "The shortest serial killer in the world" according to his proud father.

Pino and Budello

Paolo's infamous best friends (other than Luca of course), just as uncultured and thoughtless as him and known for their illegal stuff.

  • The Alcoholic: Pino known for his "grappa" (a alcoholic drink similar to Whisky) and possibly Budello as well (since the three of them always go to the same bar).
  • The Brute: Budello. According to Paolo he could kick Andrea's ass any time.
  • Delinquents: both of them.
  • The Ghost
  • Grease Monkey: Pino.
  • Only Known by Their Nickname: weirdly enough just Pino, whose actual name is Odoacre Maria. "Budello" on the other hand is his real name, but even Paolo isn't exactly sure if it's the first or the last name.
  • Terrible Trio: they form one with Paolo.

Alessandra "Sandra" Rogi

Silvano's mom.

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  1. ↑ Basically, it's about runing a decades-long friendship between Luca and his pen-friend, only to date someone else the same night.
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