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It appears Hollywood is intent on having Jason Bateman play the middle-aged white dude with a wry sensibility in every possible movie. But will they be able to keep coming up with all these peak white-dude names?!?!

It appears Hollywood is intent on having Jason Bateman play the middle-aged white dude with a wry sensibility in every possible movie. But will they be able to keep coming up with all these peak white-dude names?!?!

Is This The Name Of A Real Jason Bateman Character Or A White Dude's Name I Just Made Up?

The answer is Chip Sanders. CHIP. SANDERS.  
Hopefully, you were able to eliminate one of these ;)

In 2006's _The Ex_, Jason Bateman plays a white dude who annoys Zach Braff in the office. What is the real name a real person decided to call this fictional white dude?

The correct answer is Conrad Valmont.   
Fun fact: Brooks Buffington is a real human who exists and is the co-founder of the app Yik-Yak. The comedy writes itself, y'all.

In 2014's _The Longest Week_, Jason Bateman plays a sad white dude whose parents get divorced. Then he falls in love with the girl his friend is dating. Pray tell, dear quiz taker, what did they name this white man?

Did you know they name guys GUY?!?! I did not.  
Also, Anders Holm is a real human who exists and is funny. Shoutout to Anders.

In 2013's _Bad Words_, Jason Bateman plays your typical 40-year-old white-dude misanthrope. Hijacks ensue and he wins a spelling bee. What is the real name of this fictional character?

In 2010's _The Switch_, Jason Bateman drunkenly switches Jennifer Anniston's sperm donor sample and gets her pregnant. What is the name of this white dude?

If you've seen _Arrested Development_ or listened to _Marketplace_, you should be able to eliminate at least one of these! (If you haven't, what're you doing with your life??)

In 2012's _Disconnect_, Jason Bateman plays a lawyer dude with feelings and thoughts and stuff. What is this white dude's name?

The right answer is Judd Altam, perhaps the most reasonable name in this entire quiz.

In 2014's _This Is Where I Leave You_, Jason Bateman finds out his wife is having an affair and that his father has died. What is the real name they chose for said dude?

In 2013's _Identity Thief_, Jason Bateman plays a dude who has his identity stolen. What is the name of this down-on-his-luck white guy?

The correct answer is Craig Gregory aka Bland McBlanderson aka Who McWho.

In 2009's _Up in the Air_, Jason Bateman plays George Clooney's boss. What does George Clooney call his fellow middle-aged white man?

I quiz my co-host and, needless to say, she failed.

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Is This The Name Of A Real Jason Bateman Character Or A White Dude's Name I Just Made Up?

If you enjoy Jason Bateman and all of his incredible names, check out this episode of BuzzFeed's Another Round podcast.

Is This The Name Of A Real Jason Bateman Character Or A White Dude's Name I Just Made Up?

If you enjoy Jason Bateman and all of his incredible names, check out this episode of BuzzFeed's Another Round podcast.

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