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THE LOVABLE LOSER - Reelfilms

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"The Parkers. ” You ' 1 see incredibly funny Lovable Loser characters that play to<br />

multiple generations.<br />

These characters, bringing their own ethnic flavor to the role, date back to<br />

classics like “Good Times” (remember J.J. 's desperate attempt to make it as a comic<br />

book artist?) and “What‟s Ha pening” (where all three guys were constantly looking<br />

for money). A resurgence began in the early 90s with shows like “The Fresh Prince of<br />

Bel-Air.“Martin ” and “Moesha,” and continues today.<br />

Back to our show ...<br />

CHARACTERISTICS OF <strong>THE</strong> <strong>LOVABLE</strong> <strong>LOSER</strong><br />

Charming<br />

Childlike in nature<br />

Consciously oblivious<br />

Desperate<br />

Determined<br />

Dreamers<br />

Endearing<br />

Faith<br />

Good hearted<br />

Has an agenda<br />

Hopeful<br />

Impulsive<br />

Kind<br />

Lovable<br />

Narrow-minded<br />

Needy<br />

Nice<br />

Not easily deterred<br />

Optimistic<br />

Pathetic<br />

Pitiful<br />

Sarcastic<br />

Self deprecating<br />

Short-sighted<br />

Sweet<br />

Vulnerable<br />

Wanting<br />

ACT TWO A PROFILE OF <strong>THE</strong> <strong>LOVABLE</strong> <strong>LOSER</strong><br />

All sitcom characters, whether a Lovable Loser or not, must possess<br />

some of these characteristics. After all, we need to like them if we‟re<br />

going to tune in to see them week after week. But The Lovable Loser<br />

embodies all of these. These are the characteristics that keep them living<br />

in our hearts (sometimes several years after the show is off

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