While sometimes, the development of a story line (or the absence of it!) makes a movie dumb, at other times, it is the acting that falls flat on its face. However, there are some special characters who are complete idiots and yet endear themselves to us with their wild capers. Here is a list of the top such lovable idiots on the big screen.
10. Larry, Moe and Curly in The Three Stooges
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We start with a tribute to the ultimate idiots on both the small screen who later progressed to the big screen. To Larry, Moe and Curly, thank you for your hilarious antics and for being some of the most lovable idiots we will ever meet.
9. Andy Stitzer in The 40 Year-Old Virgin
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Forty-year old Andy Stitzer is sweet and uncomplicated, demanding nothing from life. Result – he is shy, awkward and still a virgin. Despite numerous attempts by his friends to rectify the situation, Andy remains what he is.
8. Ron Burgundy in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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Ron Burgundy, a narcissistic news anchor is played with great ease by Will Ferrell. Despite being a popular news anchor, Ron has an arrogance that is only matched only by his male chauvinism. And when a lady news anchor proves to be more than a match, watch Ron behave like the idiot that he is.
7. White Goodman in Dodgeball
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White Goodman’s only desire is to take over friendly, well-intended gyms and turn them into sparkling, money-making ventures with hardly any regard for client health or well-being. However, when one of the gyms he wants to take over offers resistance, he suggests a gentlemanly way to resolve the matter – a Dodgeball competition.
6 Bobby Boucher in The Waterboy
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Bobby Boucher is a pleasant, slightly challenged young man whose main responsibility in the football team is to fetch water. Yet, when provoked, Bobby can turn into a fierce competitor, am opportunity his coach does not intend to pass.
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Every hear of Frank Drebin? Police Squad? Should be number one.
you’re totally right… I’ll add it under HONORABLE MENTION
Hey great list, they are really good movies.