Anjelica Oswald, Recent second season episodes of the Hulu drama have tried to make us understand why Serena Joy is so evil. Olivia Singh. She is usually depicted as an adversary of Batman, known for having a complex love-hate relationship with him. Because if you hurl, and I catch a whiff of it, I'm gonna spew. But yet, his friends stick around. They made her slightly nicer, but she was always a brat. Characters Who Don't Deserve Happy Endings, The Greatest Characters Who Don't Even Exist, Iconic Roles No One Else Should Ever Play, These Characters Are Younger Than They Seem, Most Annoying Characters of TV and Movies, Core Characters Not There in the Beginning, The Worst Male Protagonists in Novel History, The Best Fictional Characters Who Never Give Up. But of course: no one could forget Behemoth, that fast-talking, gun-toting, vodka-swilling, chess-playing, hog-sized, demonic black cat. Angelica Pickles was a brat. Best line: "Hey, I got a question for ya. Though he was book smart, he seemed oblivious to the fact that Lisa just wasn't remotely interested in dating him. A significant chunk of credit must go to Jack Gleeson, the incredible actor who played the punchable Joffrey so well that many fans have trouble separating the real person from the character. Then, she tried to raise Estella to be a cruel and heartless girl (for her own protection, for her own revenge). Best line: "Slip in the window, break his neck/Then his house I start to wreck/Got no reason what the heck?/Kill my landlord.". Best line: "But seriously, remember the ice machines are on every floor in the west wing. Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever. One of the famous book characters from Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, Miss Havisham is, in modern terms, a hot mess. He's the man so black he goes to funerals naked, so black they counted him four times in the Million Man March, railing against institutions like chess: "A game that for some racist reason cannot start unless the white piece moves first." Kim Renfro. Cage! For more than 10 years, Sheldon has been one of the most provoking sitcom characters. Kirsten Acuna, Whether he's bragging about "getting 8s consensually" or butting into everyone's political and personal business in Washington, DC, Jonah Ryan is the unpalatable stooge everyone loves to hate on HBO's "Veep. Now, Danny Rand, also known as the Iron Fist, has entered the pantheon of characters that Netflix. Olivia Singh, Oliver was a seriously great teen villain in that he was the worst person alive. Artist, poet and felon. Scarlett OHara, Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell. The perfect combo of Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. The average person would cut their losses and give up. Best line: "If Bruce Dickinson wants more cowbell, we should probably give him more cowbell!". You killed my father. My name is Inigo Montoya. All of her peers were more talented than her, so why was the show. After graduating, he moved to. She improved before leaving the show, but it's not enough for some viewers. Best line: "Oh solo Mia, Mia solo! He was born entitled and continued to think he was owed things in both his life and career. Walt Disney at the age of 1, in 1902. And instead of killing her off at the end of her original story line, the show kept her through its remaining seasons. The episode where Linda's on the couch with Madonna and Rosanne Barr and then Barbra herself shows up? Then she just straight-up stopped speaking to Lorelei after dropping out of Yale and stealing a boat. But the fact that she didn't have his power forced her antics to seem much more dirty outside the mafia construct. Gotta love her. Neal speaks eight languages, including conversational Swahili, and has 27 known aliases. Awful! Sucker!". Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) Overrated. Dan Aykroyd specialized in two-bit hustlers, from Richard Nixon to his Bass-O-Matic salesman. Unruly, headstrong, and critical to the survival of the world, Miss Lyra is a wonder. Olivia Singh, There were obvious reasons Marnie was tough to like. Though Dennis may have left the series for good, we'll always remember him for the cringey-but-hilarious arrogance of his character. I dislike washing myself, and dogs, and noise. Mike Myers based this chatty yenta on his real-life mother-in-law, who eventually wrote her own self-help book, because the Nineties. Fans also didn't think she was worthy of dating Matt Saracen on the show because she never appreciated him and cheated on him with a college guy. Since these fictional characters are so extraordinary, they never give up, despite every hardship they face. Yes, Joffrey's screwed up parents are partly to blame for his sadistic nature, but that doesn't make him any more likable. His many volumes include such works as A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, and Our Mutual Friend . Unfortunately, not all thieves have such a heart of gold. Party on, Wayne. He uses physical strength, metal power and a few clever tools to defeat any villain who stands in his way, ensuring that Gotham remains safe. She's a regular guest on the Seventies game show Secret Word, except she'd rather gush about her triumphs in productions like Juicy Boots of 1961 and "the unnecessary revival of the play The Incoherence of Miss Tiffany. I've seen a less depressing play starring a hundred cats it was called Hoarders") and music: "To answer your question, Bono without you! Jethro Nededog. His streak of making dumb decisions never ends. Veruca Salt is a close second in this novel, in part because of her perfect, perfect name. Frankensteins Monster, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. His good manners and the way he is compared to the spoiled rich kids presents Charlies personality positively to the audience. Veronica had several enemies, and Madison Sinclair was one of the biggest offenders. The character started the show as relatable and awkward but became a sad shell of a man as he went through divorce, failed relationships, and could never really make himself happy. Lily Bart, The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton. We might have put nearly all the residents of District 12 here Katniss and her family may be even slightly better off than most, owing to the fact that she can hunt but any girl whose last words to her best friend would be a plea for him not to let her family starve is surely truly destitute. Kim Renfro. When I was a teenager picking up this book, I read a few pages before putting it down, thinking that I just couldnt with this jerk for a whole novel. No impressions thats a whole other list so no Sarah Palin or Buckwheat or Mark Wahlberg. When her Aunt Didi and Uncle Stu tried to discipline her, she wouldn't behave. Then Covid Trapped Them There. Olivia Singh. When her mother was graduating, Rory decided it was a better idea to run off with a boy (Jess). It wasn't Will's proudest moment, but it also wasn't the only time he was unlikable. It wasn't a great look. Needless to say, when Jenny graduated from high school and left town, fans were overjoyed. The character met the President, fought in the Vietnam War and became a shrimping boat captain. No big whoop. Would you care to strike me?". We must do everything in our power to lower the capital gains tax. NBC and ABC. This included bullying a gay student. He had no moral compass and killed anyone with ease; it was his favorite method of handling any situation. Best line: "The Pope's doing an encyclical. Full disclosure: I actually kind of hate Holden Caulfield. Youd be grouchy too. But then the moment something goes his way Richard gets overly cocky and usually rubs his success in the face of others in the tech industry. But this pinkie-ring New Jersey sleazebag was the darkest and funniest. Miss Havisham, Great Expectations, Charles Dickens. Kirsten Acuna. Possibly the creepiest dude Walken ever played. TV shows are filled with memorable moments and iconic characters. Best line: "She has legs to die for. We don't care. Best line: "You know where drums come from? Talk about ahead of the game: they were doing proto-Portlandia gags about organic foodies in 1976, with their Natural Causes Restaurant, serving dead seagulls (from the Santa Barbara oil slick) or insects (from the windshield of Jason's van). Their kids, their lazy husbands, the way the city smells today? Youve got to love him for his romanticism Cosimo, who, for a promise made to a pretty girl, decides to live out his life in the branches of trees, never putting a foot on the ground. Film Versions of the Future You'd Most Want to Really Happen, Fictional Teams You Wish You Played on as a Kid. Kirsten Acuna. Dawn needs to be protected. Smart, irreverent, independent-minded (something rather extraordinary for her time), and blessed with a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous, she never fails to win me over. This wasn't solely because of Danko's introduction, but the addition of the former senior agent of the Department of Homeland Security certainly didn't help. Even when Eric left for Africa at the end of season seven, the show seemed to go on just fine without him for the final season. Cranky, cranky Hugo Whittier is one of my all time favorites rude and self-absorbed, but also smart as hell and delightfully grumpy all the time. The last time anybody stole that much from black people, everybody still dressed like me.". Alan managed to avoid getting another place of his own and moved in with Walden. Lists about real and fictional mysteries and the people who solved themor at least tried to. Jethro Nededog. She doesn't let gender discrimination stop her from enlisting in the army in her father's place. Talk about a rarity: the Nerds were a functional couple on SNL, trading noogies and cornball quips like, "That's so funny I forgot to laugh" or "Let's not and say we did." A woman may be beautiful but have poor character. Mary Katherine Blackwood, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson. "), Broadway ("Cats? And she wasn't great at that either. You love him for his striving, for his strangeness, for all the injustices he weathers. Oh, and she did some damage to the relationships between Nate and Serena and Chuck and Blair. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Practically every superhero character is also imbued with this admirable trait. Many were turned off when Andrea ditched Michonne, Rick, and her friends when she became blinded by the charm of the show's villain, The Governor. His poor decisions even lead to his sister's death. Liz and Candy Sweeney manage to channel all their frustrated hopes and dreams into intricate medleys, even when they're stuck singing in the Holiday Inn lobby. And yet, wed follow him anywhere. Tyrone went on to win acclaim for his conceptual art pieces like Rodney Johnson's Bad Luck, which consists of Rodney Johnson's possessions. Steve Buscemi Actor | Fargo Steve Buscemi was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Dorothy (Wilson), a restaurant hostess, and John Buscemi, a sanitation worker. But I do recognize him as one of the best illustrations of a certain kind of angsty, disillusioned youth, slouching around with a totally lousy attitude. In supernatural fiction, characters like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. The book spans some 400 years, which Orlando watches with interest, the world changing while she stays the same, or mostly the same unaffected by the constraints of time, gender, or society. ", Best line: "There now that wasn't very good, was it? The skeeviest of lotharios, played by Christopher Walken, leering into the camera to address the viewer. 2. They all do some awful things. Phoebe Buffay, Spock, and Olivia Pope are iconic characters. Kim Renfro. Mike Myers' party-commando hero. Best line: "Just 50years ago, they thought a disease like your daughter's was caused by demonic possession or witchcraft. Odysseus traveled for decades, facing monsters and war in order to get home to his wife. Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. 1. A highlight of the late Eighties SNL, the Master Thespian earns most of his applause in his own mind, striking flamboyant poses in a smoking jacket and gushing about the actor's craft. He and Nikki, his actress girlfriend, steal $8 million in diamonds from him and then spend their time on the island searching for them. Earlier this week, Forbes released its annual list of the 15 richest fictional characters, topped by Tolkien's legendary dragon Smaug and featuring other one percenters like Tywin Lannister, Tony. Roseanne was always a divisive gal for some fans, she was an early example of an SNL character who got recycled way too many times. Jeremy Jamm "Parks and Recreation" He was played by Jon Glaser. In many ways, she was a mirror of her brother Tony. Even his end in prison was unsatisfying. Veep 's Selina Meyer, the South Park kids, Entourage 's Ari Gold, and more who bring a certain verve to their video vulgarity. So heres a salute to the 40 greatest not necessarily the most famous, just the funniest. Earlier this week, Forbes released its annual list of the 15 richest fictional characters, topped by Tolkiens legendary dragon Smaug and featuring other one percenters like Tywin Lannister, Tony Stark and Robert Crawley. (Better one dose of Gene Frenkle than a herd of Goat Boys.) Iris and Amanda live on opposite sides of the world, and yet they find themselves in the same boat: The men they love have hurt and betrayed them. Considered by many to be the Great American Novel, Harper Lee's only novel is a gorgeous and bittersweet tale of youth, innocence, and injustice. Red Forman was constantly frustrated by Eric, and it's not just because Red was short-tempered. You know, annoying kid sibling stuff. Andrea became one of the most beloved characters in the comics. ("That poem pulls down my pants and taunts me.") And despite being a schoolboy, he feels he is a tough guy who can sell drugs and hang out with bad guys. Anjelica Oswald. Best SNL spin-off movie ever, too. Bubbles, with all of his ups and downs, is one of our favorite characters from The Wire. That's what happens when you try to capture half the main cast. And quite possibly the finest use of Sandler's musical skills. Without giving too much away: Kinbote is the supposed academic who writes the foreword and notes to the epic eponymous poem of the great John Shade. Co-creator Arlene Klasky even told The New Yorker in 1998 that she thought Angelica was too mean and it almost ruined the show. He was also obsessed with Marissa Cooper and worked to sabotage her relationship with Ryan. Martin. Frasier Crane was first introduced on the show "Cheers" before getting his own show. Pacha from The Emperor's New Groove In this movie, the character Pacha is portrayed as a Peruvian villager that ends up helping and mentoring his emperor, who is in trouble and is turned into a llama. They have their own routine where they get together and howl in unison. Plus, Julie was always making this pouty face. The Tanners' next door neighbor isn't awful, she was just a tad insufferable. 1. Kimmy also introduced us to the "Gibbler Gallop," one of the worst dance routines in the history of TV which has become a staple of the show. There's no explanation for her role in setting up the oppressive, misogynist government of Gilead, nor the cold, inhumane way she treats Offred and other handmaids. Photo: Wikia, The Borgen Project is an incredible nonprofit organization that is addressing poverty and hunger and working towards ending them., https://borgenproject.org/wp-content/uploads/logo.jpg, Popular Fictional Characters Who Are Also Poor, How Teddy Bears Keep the Peace in Albania. Tolkien. With her business acumen she accumulated such wealth that she was the richest woman in the world. Everyones favorite street rat explains his situation simply gotta eat to live, gotta steal to eat! But his pre-genie lifes not all bad sure, his only friend is a monkey and he seems to only have one outfit (that doesnt include a shirt), but you have to admit, hes got a great view. He's a big fan of Paul VI's White Album. For all his schmaltz, Murray put real heart and soul into this crooner no matter how miserable the dump where he's singing, he wants to win the audience's love, one rendition of the Star Wars theme at a time. Anjelica Oswald. Lyra Silvertongue, His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman. Some thieves you love to hate, while other thieves you just plain love. While Andrew Bernard's obsession with Cornell, toxic insecurity, and anger issues were great fodder for comedy, he overstayed his welcome. You could make a case for other "Saved by the Bell" characters being unlikable, but Screech takes the cake. He was creepy and stalker-ish and constantly tried to interfere with Olivia and Fitz's relationship. So she returns home, jobless, and lives out of her childhood room as a freelance journalist. A warrior and protector of good who also likes to smoke a little of that fine pipe-weed. Click through to check out our list, and since we obviously couldnt hit them all, let us know if weve missed your favorite impoverished fictional figure in the comments. Sometimes she seems to be in a daze and comes in and out of the story. The inspiration for this strongman has reportedly come from a Chester, Illinois (the creator's hometown) local, Frank "Rocky" Fiegel, a small and wiry, but tough guy. Gilda Radner and Bill Murray as a couple of high school nerds in love. Kim Renfro. Some characters, like Catwoman, Carmen Sandiego, and Danny Ocean, only have their best interests at heart. Kim Renfro. Living with his parents and his four grandparents in a little wooden house, Charlie Bucket is extremely poor. Vote up the best fictional characters below, those who never gave up, even when things were tough. Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American movie star, wanted to play the main character O-Lan in the 1937 film adaptation of Pearl S. Buck's novel "The Good Earth." Instead, MGM passed her over. Sure, these fictional thieves have stolen everything from money to diamonds and so much more, but theyve also stolen our hearts. Mickey Sabbath, Sabbaths Theater, Philip Roth. Best line: "The champagne-a you have thrown in my face stings my eyes. Desperate for a fresh start, Iris and Amanda meet online and agree to swap houses Amanda flying to wintery England, and Iris going to sunny L.A. Clarissa Dalloway, Mrs. Dalloway, Virginia Woolf. Because of his high IQ, he has a big ego, comes off as arrogant, and belittles the people he considers acquaintances. 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