No. So she runs off to become a dragons princess, where she fits in just fine, organizing the library, practicing her Latin, making cherries jubilee, learning spells, and refusing every misinformed prince who tries to rescue her. In supernatural fiction, characters like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. Couldn't be worse! Olivia Singh, Kepner is often listed as one of the most annoying characters on "Grey's Anatomy." She refused to see that the man who was keeping his dead daughter locked up and who was leading gladiator style battles with the dead maybe wasn't the greatest leader in the zombie apocalypse. The Cockney flower girl from George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion (and, of course, My Fair Lady) sells blooms for pennies on the London streets until a wealthy professor makes a wager that he can coach her into passing for a high class lady. Catwoman is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics and is associated with the Batman franchise. 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. Most of all he liked grilled mutton kidneys which gave to his palate a fine tang of faintly scented urine. Yum? 1. Aux! One of the famous book characters from Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, Miss Havisham is, in modern terms, a hot mess. No list of fiction's toxic families would be complete without the Wormwoods. The last time anybody stole that much from black people, everybody still dressed like me.". Anjelica Oswald. But for those of us who were able to push away its creative faults and get into the over-the-tip drama, Ellis drove us up the wall. Be careful broken glass!' 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. Will Ferrell's cowbell king, rocking in the studio with Blue Oyster Cult and performing the hell out of "(Don't Fear) the Reaper." A caf society girl on the Upper East Side of New York in the 40s, Golightly was an eccentric beauty on the run from an old life, ambivalent about morality but sure about what she likes and doesnt like. Carmen Sandiego is a fictional character featured in a long-running edutainment series of the same name. She is a force to be reckoned with, as other forces will find. Photo Credit: Lionsgate. Andrea became one of the most beloved characters in the comics. No comedy franchise has ever generated as many unforgettable characters as Saturday Night Live. The Vatican newspaper's rock critic and gossip columnist, played by Don Novello with his constant cigarette and shades. Try to stop thinking about the gorgeous face and golden hair for a minute and remember what a truly terrible human being Jaime . Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Kirsten Acuna. His goofiness got irritating for viewers. Alan managed to avoid getting another place of his own and moved in with Walden. Margaret Jo McCullen (Ana Gasteyer) and Teri Rialto (Molly Shannon) host NPR's "Delicious Dish," all passive-aggressive tension under their mild-mannered voices. She may be poor, obscure, plain, and little, but Charlotte Bronts best creation is one tough cookie. Jesse's real family threw him to the curb, because they disapproved of his lifestyle. In an old house in Paris, that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline. But not only the smallest: also the toughest (To the tiger in the zoo, Madeline just said Pooh-pooh.), the most impetuous, and the best. Best line: "I can't help but notice, Pete your Balls are a little misshapen.". Odysseus traveled for decades, facing monsters and war in order to get home to his wife. They have their own routine where they get together and howl in unison. "Later variously called Snotnose, Stainface, Baldy, Sniffer, Buddha and even Piece-Of-The-Moon," Saleem is one of the greatest unreliable narrators of all time, tied to history, on an epic journey. Literature's rich characters also vary in their likability -- ranging from appalling to appealing. Popeye (Frank "Rocky" Fiegel) The spinach-munching-fist-fighting-sailor from our childhood is no doubt an ever-famous cartoon character. Which thief is your favorite? So heres a salute to the 40 greatest not necessarily the most famous, just the funniest. Kim Renfro. Even Sawyer joked that he didn't know who Nikki and Paulo were and referred to them as Nina and Pablo. Her strong, caring and brave personality helps her provide a better future for her mother and sister. 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. Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Frankensteins Monster, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. Janice's appearances throughout "Friends" were always met with the strongest of laugh tracks and for good reason. He was born entitled and continued to think he was owed things in both his life and career. But Veronica got a fraction of revenge when he she punched Madison in the face in the movie. By EW Staff April 20, 2016 . He didn't respect his wife Deb, nor did he respect Lucas' mother Karen. The characters devotion and bravery are seen as positive qualities in the viewers eyes. as well as other partner offers and accept our. His good manners and the way he is compared to the spoiled rich kids presents Charlies personality positively to the audience. " King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa" by Adam Hochschild In the 1880s, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium seized for himself the vast and mostly unexplored territory surrounding the Congo River. For every step she takes forward, she takes five back. That was then followed by a season that seemed to be all about Dawn. Though he was book smart, he seemed oblivious to the fact that Lisa just wasn't remotely interested in dating him. But sometimes characters also wind up being off-putting in ways the writers surely didn't intend. Sucker!". 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. A trickster for the record books. They paid for her to go to a private high school and an ivy league college. Humbert Humbert, Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov. But there is one thing I do know. Here are some of the most famous and poor movie characters that, despite their poverty conditions, give a positive impression to the viewers. Awful! "I fell off a really steep boner and banged my head. Roseanne was always a. Wile E. Coyote first appeared in a 1949 cartoon entitled "Fast and Furry-ous." Steve Martin's horrifying medieval doctor, treating his patients with leeches or boar's vomit. But Bill Compton wasn't doing that for us. We love you in all of your obnoxious glory, Janice. No one ever seems to question that it's weird that Alan (Jon Cryer) lives off of his brother Charlie (Charlie Sheen) by living in his home for years even though he's a chiropractor. Daniel "Danny" Ocean is a fictional character in the original Ocean's 11, its 2001 remake, and the two films that followed the remake. Also, his "You just got jammed" catchphrase was annoying. She slept with a source and fell asleep during an interview she was conducting. Nephew to the beloved Scooby, Scrappy-Doo was introduced to the animated series in 1979 and has since become infamous as an example of networks drafting up controversial additions to TV shows as part of an effort to revive ratings (even if it did work, in Scrappy's case). Anjelica Oswald, Despite arguably being the most successful of the fabulous four, Miranda struggled with her hair and wardrobe. Rory claimed she kept forgetting to break up with him and instead continued cheating on him with her ex, Logan, (an engaged man!). But George, is probably the worst offender. Even his end in prison was unsatisfying. And I was at the tennis camp, looking for a fourth for mixed doubles.". Can you say "scum bucket," boys and girls? Scarlett OHara, Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell. 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. He brings his audience the very worst in contemporary performances, from the stage ("Voorstraat's early plays dealt with 'the existentialism of being' difficult to understand because they were so very poorly written") or screen ("tonight's selected bad film really bites it"), while applauding with cries of "Awful! Smokey Robinson was at the Apollo Theater and left his van open.". 19 of TV's most foul-mouthed characters. You know youve hit rock bottom when youre carving up a shoe for Thanksgiving dinner. He's been beat up by a crazed drug lord (Tuco) and DEA agent Hank Schrader (Dean Norris), held against his . Samwise Gamgee is a Hobbit and loyal companion to Frodo in "The Lord of the Rings" books and films. 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. When Charlie was killed off the show, he naturally should have been the person to take over the show; however, the network must have known Cryer wouldn't have been able to carry the show on his own so Ashton Kutcher was brought in as a billionaire Walden, who buys Charlie's house. She doesn't let gender discrimination stop her from enlisting in the army in her father's place. He became interested in acting during his last year of high school. Raskolnikov, Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dawn is lonely. Best line: "Like today, the Kahoutek Special might be leg of lamb, because we have a sheep back in the kitchen that's dying of anthrax." We also discovered that he allowed Sookie to be nearly killed so that he could heal her with his blood and bind them together. Jethro Nededog, Kirsten Acuna, Kim Renfro, Jacob Shamsian, Anjelica Oswald, and Olivia Singh. Like everything else Myers did on SNL, Dieter has been imitated to death, but the original can't be topped his impact, as Dieter would say, was like a cultural Chernobyl. ", Dan Ayrkoyd's tuxedo-clad culture vulture, the host of Bad Playhouse, Bad Ballet and Bad Opera. Anjelica Oswald. Hes eccentric, hes stalwart, hes frankly ingenious and funny as hell, too. He really knew how to explore the studio space. The mythic girl detective: powerful, brainy, and totally on to you. Her full name, according to Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? The ultimate explosion of John Belushi's anarchic energy he waves his samurai sword, he grunts, he screams, he chops up everything in sight. We owe him a lot. Veep 's Selina Meyer, the South Park kids, Entourage 's Ari Gold, and more who bring a certain verve to their video vulgarity. Oh boy. Simpson. Olivia Singh. 3. But eventually, his religious views led him to look down on others who didn't align with his beliefs. 1. Jethro Nededog. Moreover, he was so insistent on Finn being part of New Directions that he blackmailed the teenager into choosing between joining the club or going to detention for several weeks. For more than 10 years, Sheldon has been one of the most provoking sitcom characters. Olly is a character who falls into our category of unlikable due to the larger implications of his presence on a series. I was like, hey, it's your funeral. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. The rebellious and headstrong Sula throws off every social convention she learned in her small town, at the cost of nearly everything in her life (when she comes home, everybody thinks shes the devil). Their kids, their lazy husbands, the way the city smells today? And things didn't get any better in the romance department. Olivia Singh, There were obvious reasons Marnie was tough to like. Passionate, intelligent, and moral would be a better set of adjectives. The left one is salted and the right one is courtesy of Land O' Lakes.". She became a second mom to Carl and eventually wound up the new Mrs. Rick Grimes. The series lasted for 11 seasons, which was more than enough time for viewers to form the opinion that Frasier was not an adored character. The host of "Daily Affirmations," a caring nurturer and a member of several 12-step programs but not a licensed therapist. We don't care. Karen and Dan's brother Keith had a close friendship and romance, and Dan's jealousy and anger with it ultimately led to him killing his brother and lying about it. He might have appeared to be a good-natured glee club director, but in reality, he seemed more concerned with projecting his dreams onto the talented students that he took under his wing. Little do they know that they will soon have a life supply of chocolate though that will probably end up tasting about as good as cabbage water in a few years. Hetty Green was an eccentric miser who became known as the "Witch of Wall Street". Regardless of being praised or criticized, some shows are so . Because if you hurl, and I catch a whiff of it, I'm gonna spew. Youd be grouchy too. Havisham from Great Expectations, David Copperfield from David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist from Oliver Twist. A deep delight to read about, though you wouldnt want to know him (youd probably end up dead, after all). Tori Vega from VICTORiOUS Nickelodeon "Only now do I realise that she was the most selfish and arrogant character on the show. Uncle Tom . When my husband brings fish into the house, I say, 'Go have your other wife cook it. She was always picking fights with her pretty perfect parents (who disrespects Kyle Chandler?). Or undress the viewer: "Forgive me if my hungry eyes feast on the banquet of your sumptuous decolletage." Historically a supervillainess and often an antiheroine, the character was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, partially inspired by Kane's cousin, Ruth Steel, as well as actress Jean Harlow. The predictable move would have been to make Father Guido the butt of the joke, as a lampoon of religious squares. He also wasted a year of his life in his basement doing nothing, since he couldn't figure out what to do after graduating college. She is usually depicted as an adversary of Batman, known for having a complex love-hate relationship with him. Im going to call Miss Havisham Dickens best creation though I expect there are many whod fight me on that. Rory also treated the men in her life terribly. When her mother was graduating, Rory decided it was a better idea to run off with a boy (Jess). Nobody could top Phil Hartman when it comes to slick-talking con men in suits. It felt like a filler episode that was absolutely pointless and an insult to fans. Viewers aren't that gullible. 4. Oliver was manipulative and a liar and he used his skills to control people around him. And because of her behavior, it wasn't surprising when she got a swastika carved into her arm. Here's a shortlist of his misdeeds he created a charity to avoid buying Christmas presents, he went along with being disabled to get a job, he pulls out an injured man's IV, and pushes kids and his girlfriend's elderly mother out of the way to save himself during a fire. ", Kristen Wiig is the woman of a thousand faces, but her most enduringly brilliant character is Mindy, a marvelously emphathetic portrait of an over-the-hill Broadway diva. 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 . After graduating, he moved to. Best line: "You know what? But for now we'll satisfy with keeping him safely here on our most unlikable list because boy does he suck. This Top 40comes from every era of SNLs 40-year history the only thing these characters have in common is that theyre classics. But nowadays, we know that Isabel is suffering from an imbalance of bodily humors perhaps caused by a toad or a small dwarf living in her stomach. And while hanging out with a rich recluse who refuses to change out of her wedding gown may not be the most enjoyable experience, it's one we certainly wouldn't pass up if given the opportunity. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. She got mad at Logan for sleeping with other people when it was clear the two were on a break. Charles Dickens. I've seen a less depressing play starring a hundred cats it was called Hoarders") and music: "To answer your question, Bono without you! Co-creator Arlene Klasky even told The New Yorker in 1998 that she thought Angelica was too mean and it almost ruined the show. This whole list looks like a wanted poster, so you better watch your step. Paulo is a con artist who murdered a TV executive. You might hate him, but theres no denying he is a genius creation. There's even a whole Tumblr account devoted to how Dawson is the worst, in case you need additional proof. The two wind up bitten by venomous spiders that paralyze them for several hours. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Looking back now, actress Andrea Barber said all the teasing from three adult males "kind of crossed a line" on TV. Inigo Montoya is a Spanish fencer who appeared in William Goldman's novel "The Princess Bride" and the 1987 film of the same name. Prepare to die." Appears In: The Princess Bride. Kirsten Acuna. Yet their unity, sympathy, courage and funny personalities are characteristics that make these characters seen in a positive light by the audience. Probably the most iconic poverty-stricken character of all time courtesy Charles Dickens, of course who uttered those famous and simple lines: Please, sir, I want some more.. If we had to rank worst TV roommates (who aren't even real roommates) of all time, Bevers would be every entry on the list. Which is really pretty bad ass. Lists about real and fictional mysteries and the people who solved themor at least tried to. Heres the deal: Princess Cimorene hates embroidering, hair-curling, and learning the proper way to set a table not to mention the proper times to scream when being abducted by a giant. 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. He's a big fan of Paul VI's White Album. Best line: "Just 50years ago, they thought a disease like your daughter's was caused by demonic possession or witchcraft. Lyra Silvertongue, His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman. 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