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    Poorly written comic-reliefs

    An infamous example of a poorly done comic-relief.
    Another infamous example of the worst comic relief.
    An example of a good comic-relief (except in seasons 6-9a)
    Another good example of well-written comic-relief characters.

    Comic Relief is the additional humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. Comic relief usually means a release of emotional or other tensions resulting from a comic episode interposed amid serious or tragic elements in a drama.

    Comic relief characters have existed since the beginning of sound cartoons, with Goofy from Disney's Mickey Mouse series being one of the first and earliest comic reliefs ever created in the history of animation. Comic relief often takes the form of a bumbling, wisecracking sidekick of the hero or villain in a work of fiction or even a comical main hero or villain. (or otherwise provide light-hearted moments to contrast their serious enviornments). A sidekick used for comic relief will usually comment on the absurdity of the hero's situation and make comments that would be "inappropriate" for a character who is to be taken seriously. Other characters may use comic relief to irritate others or keep themselves confident.

    Some comic reliefs are possibly done right, and when executed to perfection, a few of them can become fan favorites on the show. Take Roger Smith from American Dad! and Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants, they’re doing the done-right version of comic relief, and they've become fan favorites on their respective shows (that is, until seasons 8-present and seasons 6-9a came around in their respective shows). However, in a TV show or a movie, sometimes, comic relief can be considered pointless to the shows or films/movies if they get too much screentime than needed. Take Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars, which served no purpose in the film series and received tons of negative feedback from fans of the franchise.

    Most comic relief characters, however, are incapable of being the main stars of their show or movies (unless they are done right), and comic relief spin-offs like Planet Sheen learned that the hard way. However, the opposite case happens to some comic relief characters due to them having more complex personalities aside from just being comic relief which enables them to stand on their own as individual main protagonists in their own right, with Donald Duck, Goofy, and Dory being good examples of comic relief characters that are capable of being the main stars of their shows or movies because of it.

    Examples of well-written comic-relief characters

    • Bart Simpson (seasons 1-15, 31-present): He is pretty funny and is considered to be one of the most funniest characters in The Simpsons and adult animation.
    • Luigi Mario (Mario): He is considered to be a hilarious character, especially in the Mario & Luigi series and his cowardlyness is funny.

    How to make a well-written comic-relief

    1. Don't make the character way too goofy, stupid, and happy-go-lucky just because making comic relief is too difficult, it usually contributes to making these comic reliefs to become downright annoying and either bullies, pranksters, or otherwise obnoxious troublemakers.
    2. It's important to make sure that the comic relief character has a clear personality and be sure to put it first before adding the comedy. It also helps to give them sympathetic qualities that the audience can relate to and be sure to find a balance.
    3. Avoid having the character make a joke that is too offensive or juvenile to some people and make it very simple and well-written.
    4. Also, give them some flaws as a form of character development, because some comic reliefs have flaws that can make them more relatable.
    5. It's fine to have the comic relief provide some levity in more intense situations, but do be careful, since doing it too much can end up derailing what is supposed to be a dramatic moment with other characters, such as a confrontation with a vile villain within a serious-intended environment.
    6. Comic reliefs don't always have to be funny all the time (even if they are loved for being "hilarious" characters), so it's perfectly fine to have them take a dire situation that is played seriously and don't be afraid to have a comic relief call out on others if they do something offensive or life-threatening, which is done to show that they have standards they would not cross.

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