Talk:Perry Cox

I'm making some changes which will emphasize that he is narcissistic but also a fantastically talented doctor.

Percival 'Perry' Cox

I think the comment in episode 2.20 does prove Cox's true first name to be Percival. Bob Kelso's true first name (Robert) is not questioned, even though it is rarely mentioned in the show. Also, the accuracy of IMDB on this can be questioned, as the 2.20 page lists 'Ted Buckland' as that character's true name (his real name being Theodore.) I would agree with Lachatdelarue's suggestion. Percival should not be listed as a nickname, but the opening lines of the article should mention the speculation about Pervical/Perry as his name. EJB341, 23rd August 06

I don't understand this or the entry on the actual article. Perry is short for Percival, like Nick is short for Nicholas, and Beth or Liz is short for Elizabeth. It's very simple. Why is there discussion about a nickname, etc. - why be confusing? Why even have that last section, why not just put it at the top somewhere - "Percival (Perry) Cox"? And then refer to him as Perry for the rest of the article because that is what he appears to normally go by. Kiriki 03:45, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Actualy Percy is short for Percival, but that doesn't matter. JD's name is John Dorian, does that automatically mean his full name is Jonathan? Not neccessarly. It's whatever your parents decide to call you (or what the writers choose to call you). --Ted87 16:14, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

I think the fact that two characters have referred him to by the name Percival is evidence enough that it's his full first name. Jeff Silvers 01:05, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

As oppose to the hunreds of times characters reffered to him as "Perry". --Ted87 23:02, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

When Molly reads Dr. Cox's badge when she first meets him she reads "Perry" not Percieval. --Ted87 22:00, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Any and all instances of "Perry" can be attributed to that being the character's preferred name. Instances of "Percival" should be accepted unless there is a real reason to presume that they are inaccurate (as opposed to "well, we can't be totally sure"). The question at hand is, why would anyone use "Percival" if it was not, in fact, his name? Why would the writers lie? Slurms MacKenzie 06:24, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

It is not uncommon in real life to see people use extended names even if they are not legal. My nametag observation contradicts the first sentence you wrote as hospital tags have only offical names (I'm pretty sure of). In any regards the title of this article should be "Perry Cox" for the same reason "William Gates" article is is titled "Bill Gates". --Ted87 22:54, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

His name is Percival. Quote straight from Series 2 Episode 18 (My Drama Queen) Jordan: You're right Percival, Quinn is a floopy name. The name is Percival Cox. 82.45.55.120 21:19, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Jordan was making fun of his name by elongating it. His sister Paige remarked that "Perry is worse." when he criticized her name. Obviously, if Percival were his full name she would have substituted that. 71.247.17.54 00:31, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso

Isn't it interesting that Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso grew up within 15 minutes of each other (Perry in Pittsburgh and Bob in Monroeville, Pennsylvania)? Should this be mentioned in one of their articles? Mmace91 00:22, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Peculiarities

He doesn't just call JD by a girl's name when he's angry. He does it all the time. He just uses the name "Newbie" more when he's in a good mood. I think that the article should be reworded to reflect that he's not always upset when he calls JD by a girl's name.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.14.185.176 (talk • contribs)

Article name

I know it's not completely confirmed whether his full first name is Percival or not, but shouldn't this article at least be moved to "Perry Cox" or something else of that nature? --Kevin W. 00:30, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Nope. As you just said, neither's confirmed--SUIT⁴² 06:15, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

Notes

Is it really necessary to list under Notes that he wrote his name as "Perry" on a chalkboard? It is his name, after all. EdenMaster 04:32, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

His coat title

Does anybody know what his coat says under "Dr. (Something) Cox, MD?" Or what it says where I wrote "(Something)?"

RebDrummer61 22:45, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

It says:

Dr. Perry Cox M.D.

Dept. of Internal Medicine

EdenMaster 04:16, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

On Names

The first question on what Dr. Cox should be refered to in the title is what his actual name is. Properly, it should be whatever the writers name him, which would be found in either the script (whick, like somg lyrics, may have been released) or in the starting or ending credits. Remember, parents have various reasons for choosin names. For example, my brother's name is "Ben" rather than "Benjamin" because my last name is three sylabels and eleven letters long, so polysylabic first names were out of the question.

The second consideration is whether a fictional media personality should be known by public or "legal" name. This question revolves around whether a character should be discussed from the perspective of the fictional universe or the audience.

Additionally, I'm fairly certain that "Gandhi" is not the most common epithet used for Turk.

Jack's Dad

Both here and on the episode page, the wording makes it unclear if Spence tells Dr. Cox that Dr. Cox is the father or if Spence tells Dr. Cox that Spence is the father. The pronoun is unclear and I don't know the answer (though I'd presume Dr. Cox is).Nsfreeman 19:19, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Just watched an episode, Dr. Cox is the father. I'll change the wording.Nsfreeman 23:57, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Relationship with Carla

In the episode "My Overkill" Carla definitely says "idealise me" not "idolise". I re-watched the line to make sure, plus it makes more sense than "idolise" anyway. I don't know how reliable the transcript is so I'm changing it. Lozregan 15:09, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

You are wrong. firstly the transcript says idolize, secondly, having watched said bit several time, she quite clearly says idolize. finally, if you bring up definitions of the too words,

• idolize- love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
• idealise-To give an ideal form or value to something

idolize makes the most sense--Jac16888 15:15, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Idolise doesn't fit with what she says before; "You're not in love with me". So how does it make sense that she also believes that he loves her unquestioningly? The point made is that Cox romanticises the idea of Carla and a relationship with her (and the fact that she is unavailable adds to this) and doesn't consider the reality.

And if you just listen she clearly says "idealise"! She says too many syllables for "idolise" for a start.Lozregan 22:07, 24 June 2007 (UTC)