Jack Brickman
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I read some thought pieces on Barb. It seems some people identified with her in a real way.
Generally, it seems like people who were not popular in HS, or were awkward, are not popular with the opposite sex, were resentful of popular kids, or otherwise folks who carry crosses for not being "sellouts," saw themselves in her. You know... losers.
Now that I think on it I see it. People are so narcissistic these days that they are always making everything about themselves. I don't see the character that way. She is a judgmental wet blanket and slut-shamer. Not a great friend.
Barb's main role on the show was to cock-block her best friend.