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{{quote|"Talkin' 'bout me?!"}}
{{quote|"Talkin' 'bout me?!"}}


[[File:Camera_cafe_paolo_7840.jpg|frame|Paolo Bitta.]]
[[File:Camera cafe paolo 7840.jpg|frame|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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{{quote|"Now ''that'' will piss our bosses off!"}}
{{quote|"Now ''that'' will piss our bosses off!"}}


[[File:Camera_cafe_luca_1993.jpg|frame|Luca Nervi.]]
[[File:Camera cafe luca 1993.jpg|frame|Luca Nervi.]]


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.
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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{{quote|"TOH-GOH!" [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|("AWESOME!")]]}}
{{quote|"TOH-GOH!" [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|("AWESOME!")]]}}


[[File:Camera_cafe_silvano_4663.jpg|frame|Silvano.]]
[[File:Camera cafe silvano 4663.jpg|frame|Silvano.]]


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.
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.
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=== Patrizia "Patti" D'Imporzano ===
=== Patrizia "Patti" D'Imporzano ===


[[File:Camera_cafe_patti_2310.jpg|frame|Patti.]]
[[File:Camera cafe patti 2310.jpg|frame|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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* [[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 (disambiguation)]]
* [[:Category: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) ===
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{{quote|"You're a MORON!"}}
{{quote|"You're a MORON!"}}


[[File:Camera_cafe_de_marinis_9614.jpg|frame|Augusto De Marinis.]]
[[File:Camera cafe de marinis 9614.jpg|frame|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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=== Olmo Ghesizzi ===
=== Olmo Ghesizzi ===


[[File:olmo_camera_caf_8923.png|frame|Olmo with Anna.]]
[[File:olmo camera caf 8923.png|frame|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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=== Alessandra "Alex" Costa ===
=== Alessandra "Alex" Costa ===


[[File:Camera_cafe_alex_5802.jpg|frame|Alex.]]
[[File:Camera cafe alex 5802.jpg|frame|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.
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=== Andrea Pellegrino ===
=== Andrea Pellegrino ===


[[File:Camera_cafe_andrea_5282.jpg|frame|Andrea (the bald one), when he's not beating up anybody (yet).]]
[[File:Camera cafe andrea 5282.jpg|frame|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)
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=== Giuseppe "Pippo" Lo Cascio ===
=== Giuseppe "Pippo" Lo Cascio ===


[[File:camera_caf_pippo_7027.jpg|frame|Pippo.]]
[[File:camera caf pippo 7027.jpg|frame|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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=== Wanda Sordi ===
=== Wanda Sordi ===


[[File:imagesCA02O8DZ_8336.jpg|frame|Wanda with Paolo.]]
[[File:imagesCA02O8DZ 8336.jpg|frame|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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{{quote|"Ah, if it isn't that little comunist bastard with his tall, brainless pal!"}}
{{quote|"Ah, if it isn't that little comunist bastard with his tall, brainless pal!"}}


[[File:camera_caf_vittorio_7516.png|frame|Vittorio.]]
[[File:camera caf vittorio 7516.png|frame|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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{{quote|"A long time ago, in an ancient region named Gu..." }}
{{quote|"A long time ago, in an ancient region named Gu..." }}


[[File:Camera_Cafe_Geller_Annoying_Laugh_8564.jpg|frame| 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]]. ]]
[[File:Camera Cafe Geller Annoying Laugh 8564.jpg|frame| 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]]. ]]


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


[[File:camera_caf_gloria_8395.jpg|frame|From left to right: Luca, Gloria and Geller.]]
[[File:camera caf gloria 8395.jpg|frame|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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=== Lucrezia Orsini ===
=== Lucrezia Orsini ===


[[File:camera_caf_lucrezia_9784.jpg|frame|Lucrezia.]]
[[File:camera caf lucrezia 9784.jpg|frame|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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* [[Love Makes You Crazy]]
* [[Love Makes You Crazy]]
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: towards Paolo.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: towards Paolo.
* [[Yandere (disambiguation)]]
* [[:Category:Yandere|Yandere]]


== 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|Ilaria.]]
[[File:camera caf ilaria 8726.jpg|frame|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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=== Gaia De Bernardi ===
=== Gaia De Bernardi ===


[[File:camera_caf_gaia_3860.jpg|frame|Gaia.]]
[[File:camera caf gaia 3860.jpg|frame|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.
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=== Giovanna Caleffi ===
=== Giovanna Caleffi ===


[[File:camera_caf_giovanna_1224.png|frame|Giovanna with Luca and Paolo]]
[[File:camera caf giovanna 1224.png|frame|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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=== Anna Murazzi ===
=== Anna Murazzi ===


[[File:camera_caf_anna_7856.png|frame|Anna.]]
[[File:camera caf anna 7856.png|frame|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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=== Jessica ===
=== Jessica ===


[[File:camera_caf_jessica_94.png|frame|Jessica.]]
[[File:camera caf jessica 94.png|frame|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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=== Emma Missale ===
=== Emma Missale ===


[[File:217163_201048293267832_200900836615911_534014_7037176_s_5330.jpg|frame|Emma.]]
[[File:217163 201048293267832 200900836615911 534014 7037176 s 5330.jpg|frame|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|frame|Maria Eleonora with Luca.]]
[[File:camera caf maria eleonora 7484.png|frame|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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{{quote|"FOR TOM WEIL!"}}
{{quote|"FOR TOM WEIL!"}}


[[File:camera_caf_carminati_4347.png|frame|Carminati and his co-workers.]]
[[File:camera caf carminati 4347.png|frame|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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=== Caterina Farini ===
=== Caterina Farini ===


[[File:camera_caf_caterina_5603.png|frame|Caterina.]]
[[File:camera caf caterina 5603.png|frame|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)