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re: Why Do Sitcoms Always Have a Token Dumb, Borderline Retarded Character

Posted on 1/2/13 at 4:58 pm to
Posted by JabarkusRussell
Member since Jul 2009
15825 posts
Posted on 1/2/13 at 4:58 pm to
My Wife and Kids had Junior. Saved by the Bell had Screech. Family Matters had Urkel.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 1/2/13 at 5:34 pm to
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Family Matters had Urkel.


Who was a walkon bit player until he stole the show for himself. Audiences love the token dumb, borderline, retarded characters, which is why they keep showing up. It's an archetype. The Wise Fool who often gives the smart ones their comeuppance.
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