SITCOM & STEREOTYPES
Traditionally the sitcoms make use of variety of stereotypes in order to gain laughs. Characters can often be on dimensional so that the audience can get easy laughs from them.
The buffoon
A fool or incompetent male who the audience are invited to ridicule and laugh at
The bastard
A tyrannical figure who treats others badly; often possessed with a fast verbal wit. However they usually get their commeuppance in the end, through circumstances or their own insecurities and flaws.
The straight man
A 'normal' person, often the butt of jokes from other characters.
The strong female
A strong female character who usually ridicules their male partners. Often more intelligent and capable than their male partners who are often stereotypical sitcom buffoons.
The grumpy old man
Older man whos often shown as a misery and out of touch with the modern world; capable of moments with great wit and wisdom.
Sitcoms are often used to gain laughs. This is especially true with the older sitcoms before 'political correctness' which was a huge issue.
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