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Victorious is a much-loved Nickelodeon series from the early 2010s but fans are still asking ‘why was Cat Valentine was crazy in Victorious?’ Show Kids’ TV shows are things that will always stick with us after we spent many an hour sat in front of the TV after getting home from school. Nickelodeon has often provided plenty of entertainment in this regard and many shows on the channel are held in high esteem by fans. One such series, that still has a following to this day, is Victorious which gave a breakthrough role to Ariana Grande as the character of Cat Valentine. Cat has long been a fan-favourite from the show but her oddball tendencies have often prompted questions from fans. One question that still gets asked by fans today is ‘why was Cat crazy in Victorious?’ NickelodeonVictorious on NickelodeonVictorious first aired on Nickelodeon way back in 2010 and aired for three seasons until 2013. Earlier in 2020, Victorious celebrated its 10th anniversary. The series, set at the Hollywood Arts performing arts school, focuses on the character of Tori Vega as she looks to find her place at school and make a name for herself in the performing arts industry. Joining Tori at Hollywood Arts is a loveable cast of characters that features the likes of Robbie, Cat, Andre, Jade, Beck and Trina, all of whom add something to the group. NickelodeonCat Valentine in VictoriousCat Valentine, played by Ariana Grande, is one of Victorious’s most recognisable characters, in-part thanks to her dyed red hair. Cat is shown to be a loving and caring person but is also known for regularly becoming distracted, not taking criticism well and generally seeming a little dim-witted. We see very little of Cat’s home life but we know that her brother is quite possibly mentally ill and that her parents aren’t always as caring as they should be. On the surface, many of Cat’s personality traits could well be seen simply as quirks but many fans think that there is more going on with Cat than meets the eye. NickelodeonWhy did Cat seem crazy in Victorious?
There are countless theories as to why Cat is the way she is, ranging from potential autism to the effects of her brother being somewhat unhinged. However, the reason behind Cat’s quirkiness seems to have been revealed in a video on TheSlap.com, a website where fans got to see extra bits and pieces – such as behind-the-scenes videos – from the show. In one video, highlighted on the YouTube channel Jayniac Jr, we see Robbie singing about each character and during his segment about Cat, he reveals that she is bipolar. This little behind-the-scenes titbit offers up a huge explanation behind Cat’s character and her easily-distracted nature and tendency to have wild mood swings that range between mania and depression. According to Jayniac Jr, Cat is shown to exhibit traits such as inflated self-esteem, being more talkative than usual, having racing thoughts, distractibility, being incredibly driven or lethargic and having excessive involvement in activities that could cause painful consequences, all of which apply to having bipolar disorder. According to the UK’s NHS website, type 1 bipolar disorder – which best fits Cat according to Jayniac Jr – can be caused by anything from a chemical imbalance, through genetics or having gone through stressful or traumatic events. As we’ve seen in the way Cat talks about her family, she endures an often troubled home life and the stresses of going through such an upbringing are one cause of bipolar disorder and could be a key factor in the way her character behaves. In other news, Why is Brian Tee leaving Chicago Med as Ethan Choi?
A dog mentioned in Victorious FriendsSam Puckett (best friend, roommate) Dilben CatsChildren Bibble CupcakesNoodlesPotatoesApplesCranberry juiceCrapplesSingingDancingJustin Bieber's hairDollsSpives Unicornspuppies DislikesPeople who wear big sunglasses #Pilot Last appearance#GettinWiggy Portrayed byAriana Grande Gallery (images · videos)Catarina "Cat" Valentine[2] is one of the title characters of Sam & Cat, and one of the main protagonists alongside Sam Puckett. She is a continued character from Victorious. She is portrayed by Ariana Grande. BiographyBackgroundAfter Cat's parents left for a while to tend to her brother in Idaho, Cat, at the suggestion of her friend Jade West, decided to settle with her Nona because she refused to stay with her mean aunt and uncle. Her hair is naturally brown. Season 1Cat Valentine teams up with her roommate, Sam Puckett, in #Pilot and becomes a babysitter with her to fund for their crazy adventures. PersonalityCat is an extremely sweet and caring girl with her head in the clouds. She is happy-go-lucky, very bubbly, and lost in her own mind at times. She often unknowingly gets herself into sticky situations.[3] There are still some traits that Cat has from Victorious, for example, her love for her purple giraffe, her craving for bibble, and her sweet, bubbly but dim-witted personality. She can occasionally say something witty or intelligent but after that, it's a running gag that she says something that everyone already knows. Sensitive, she can sometimes be talkative or shy and her personality can differ based on her mood. It is a common fan theory that she is bipolar, which makes sense, based on her changing personality. Cat is very naive and at times can be over-trusting to those who can appear sweet but have bad tendencies, such as Gwen and Ruby. She can sometimes talk a bit too much and isn't very good at keeping secrets, as shown in MyPoober when it means that someone else can benefit from it. Cat has an innocent character, although she can sometimes take things a little too literal so you'd have to be very patient and clear with her. Her feelings can be hurt easily, so Sam and Dice would try to be careful around her. Cat is usually very child-like and friendly, with bouts of energy, and is shown to be a very good guitar player. RelationshipsSam PuckettMain article: Cat and Sam(2011: Acquaintance) (2013–Present: Best friend; Roommate; Co-worker) Cat and Sam become roommates and best friends in the pilot episode and create a babysitting business to fund their adventures. Cat cares about what happens to Sam and brings out the best in her, and together, the two are able to get through anything. They sometimes fight with each other, but they eventually make up.[3] NonaMain article: Cat and Nona(Birth (1995)–Present: Grandmother) Cat and her grandmother have a good relationship; they care a lot for each other. Cat was very upset that her Nona was moving to Elderly Acres, but Nona reassured her that she would visit Cat often. DiceMain article: Cat and Dice(2013–Present: Neighbor and Good Friend) Dice and Cat are neighbors and friends. Dice often comes into Cat's apartment and shares the latest news with her and to sell items. He also comes with his problems for her and Sam to help him with them. Cat loves it when Dice advertises his newest products. Dice has also been very helpful to Cat's babysitting service with Sam. Jade West(2008–Present: Best Friend and Classmate) Cat and Jade had a very good relationship in Victorious. Jade was never as mean to Cat as she was to some of the other characters and they treated each other like best friends, despite Jade's brassy personality. (Cade) Robbie Shapiro(2008–Present: Close Friend and Long-Time Crush) Cat and Robbie are close friends throughout Victorious. Robbie seems to be more tolerant of Cat's behavior, and Cat seems to be the nicest girl to Robbie. Robbie has proven many times that he likes Cat as more than a friend whilst Cat has shown a few subtle hints that she may like him back, but so far, she has never vocally admitted any feelings for him besides saying, "Don't say that! I like Robbie." and returning his kiss in One Thousand Berry Balls. In #TheKillerTunaJump, Cat admits she knows Robbie loves her, and Robbie is jealous that she went out with Freddie. However, in #TheKillerTunaJump, Jade reveals that Cat has had a crush on Robbie for a long time, confirming that Cat does have feelings for him. This is later on supported when Cat says, "Robbie, I thought you and me had something really special," and calls him her "kind-of boyfriend." Cat also tried to save Robbie from the tuna, but she passed out after her head hit the tank. Robbie then asks Cat out at the hospital and she accepts, leading to a relationship in the future. (Cabbie) Sikowitz(2008–Present: Teacher-Student and Friend) Sikowitz is Cat's teacher. In #MommaGoomer, Sikowitz let Cat and Sam use his classroom so Goomer's mother could see Goomer "teach". Cat remarked that Sikowitz was insane. Freddie Benson(2014–Present: Friends) This friendship has started in the episode, #TheKillerTunaJump. Cat decides to call Freddie on Sam's phone to make Sam jealous since Jade and Sam are now best friends. Cat convinces Freddie that Sam was in an accident, so he flies to L.A. to see if she's okay and learns that this isn't true. Cat ends up flirting with him and they both share a nice Spanish conversation before they spend the whole day together. Even though Freddie learns he was used, they do still have a minor friendship between each other. Quotes
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