Uproarious Facts About Comedy Character Favorites
“I see you’re drinking one percent. Is that ‘cause you think you’re fat? Cause you’re not. You could be drinking whole if you wanted to." —Napoleon Dynamite
A great thing about comedy is that it can make us laugh and cry. Over the years, many comedy characters have been born and lived on throughout pop culture. These comedic characters are more than just funny men and women; they are iconic personalities who have been with us through the good times and the bad. From Michael Scott to Leslie Knope, join me in these facts about the best-of-the-best comedy characters.
Comedy Character Favorites facts
1. So You’re Saying There’s a Chance
The film Dumb and Dumber is a classic (in my opinion), and it consists of some great comedic characters. Lloyd Christmas, played by Jim Carrey, is the protagonist, and if it weren't for Carrey, the film may not have been made. It received piles of rejections until the filmmakers offered the part of Lloyd Christmas to Carrey because of his previous work in In Living Color and The Mask.
2. “That’s Why My Friends Call Me Whiskers.”
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has given us years of fun and laughter. With many recurring actors, one of the best has always been Will Ferrell. On one episode of SNL, Ferrell portrayed an old Harry Caray (the late MLB sportscaster) character in a skit called “Space, the Infinite Frontier with Harry Caray.” It’s hilarious—you should watch it.
3. More Wisdom
Who better to go to for more comedic wisdom than character Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation? Swanson is similar to Dwight Schrute in his strong opinions, and he's also got some pretty classic quotes. Here’s a bit on cats and dogs: “Any dog under fifty pounds is a cat, and cats are useless.”
