Wet Hot American Summer: Main Characters Ranked By Likability

Wet Hot American Summer presents an array of funny characters. Some wacky personalities like Victor are less likable than others.

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Wet Hot American Summer is one of the great college comedies from the early 2000s. It presents several memorable characters. Fans of the franchise know Beth, Neil, and the rest of the counselors of Camp Firewood are no strangers to goofy behavior.

The main characters of the film come together in wacky situations. However, their reactions to them make some camp residents more likable than others. Their demeanor, along with the actions they take, make some characters more likable than others.

Susie

Susie runs Camp Firewood’s drama production. She directs and choreographs a musical number for the talent show, and appears to manage the rest of the event. She is funny, but not the most likable character.

Susie is overbearing and boorish. She is so serious about her role that she lashes out at young campers in her search for perfection. She yells at campers to leave their “baggage at the door,” as if they are aspiring adult actors. Her characterization is a gag in the film but underscores her unlikability.

Andy

Andy is the resident bad boy counselor at Camp Firewood. He isn’t one of the smartest characters in Wet Hot American Summer. He defies his superiors’ instructions and generally doesn’t take his job too seriously. Andy is funny to watch, but it is hard to call him the most likable character in the movie.

Andy’s most unsavory qualities come out in his treatment of his girlfriend Katie Finnerty. He cheats on her and dismisses any need she voices. His apathy toward the people in his life as well as campers who he is meant to protect make Andy less agreeable than his peers.

Victor Pulak

Victor’s main arc revolves around his pursuit of Abby Bernstein. His chase scene to her is among what fans call Wet Hot American Summer’s funniest running gags. After lying to his friends about being a longtime Cassanova, he reveals he has never been with a woman. Abby shows interest, and Victor is willing to sacrifice everything to be with her.

Victor’s selfishness makes him less affable than some of the other camp counselors. He strands his best friend Neil on a rafting trip with campers so he can go after Abby. The action causes danger to both a group of campers and Neil. Victor’s self-importance hurts others and nearly costs them their lives.

Katie Finnerty

Katie is Gerald “Coop” Cooperberg’s crush and Andy’s girlfriend. She is warm and polite to others, often seen with a smile on her face. However, by the end of the film, she reveals herself to be more shallow and selfish than she initially appears. Katie tells Coop has led him on her final scene of Wet Hot American Summer.

She tells him she doesn’t care that Andy is deceitful and “lame,” because he is so attractive. She lets Coop think he has a chance to be with her when all along she knows she won’t leave Andy. Furthermore, her reasoning for why she will stay with Andy despite his failings proves she is superficial.

Gene

Gene cooks for the campers at Camp Firewood. He is a hard worker and runs a tight ship as head of the cafeteria. Interesting characters like Gene helped make Wet Hot American Summer change from a flop to a cult classic. Furthermore, Gene is brave enough to reveal his embarrassing secrets to the entire camp at the climax of his arc.

However, he also has several unlikable qualities. Before Gene comes to terms with his insecurities, he lashes out at everyone around him. He yells at his co-workers and throws a plate of potatoes on the ground when Victor requests them. Gene may be crippled by his self-doubt, but his reactions make him less affable than some of the other members of the camp.

Beth

Beth is the head of operations at Camp Firewood. She tends to the needs of campers and keeps the free-spirited counselors in line. Her intentions are pure, and she is likable thanks to her selfless attitude toward her job. However, she isn’t without poor qualities.

Beth shows her erratic nature when she tries to help the campers Victor abandons on a rafting trip. She storms into the infirmary with Neil and destroys almost everything in sight looking for a phone to use. Beth has her heart in the right place, but the way she treats others in tense situations makes her less pleasant than some of her peers.

Professor Henry Newman

Henry is a visitor to camp, having been invited to speak there by his romantic interest Beth. Henry presents his likability in his warm demeanor. Furthermore, he is altruistic, giving up his free time to teach the “indoor kids” about astrophysics. Henry acts almost entirely without unsavory behavior.

However, Henry shows his humanity in the early moments of Wet Hot American Summer. When he first meets Beth, she invites him to join her. He lashes out and screams “I said no!” after declining the offer. The line is a funny moment from the film but makes Henry seem like a loose cannon, and less pleasant than he appears.

Gerald “Coop” Cooperberg

Wet Hot American Summer follows several main characters, but it’s hard not to see Coop as the protagonist. The everyman pursues Katie throughout the film. However, along the way, his likable personality is on full display. He’s kind to everyone, and fans seldom see him act wrongly toward others.

Coop has his own desires but never crosses others to get them. Even when Katie dumps Coop at the end of the film, he responds with humility and respect. While other characters have sporadic moments of maliciousness, even for a comedic gag, Coop remains pleasant throughout the film.

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