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Why do so many lovable TV idiots eventually become complete morons?
This week, Teresa dives into the phenomenon known as Flanderization—the tendency for characters to become exaggerated versions of themselves over time. From Homer Simpson and Ralph Wiggum to Andy Dwyer and Charlie Kelly, we explore why writers lean so heavily into a character's most popular traits and what happens when it goes too far.
Why do some characters become one-dimensional punchlines while others actually improve? And why do fans get so frustrated when their favorite characters stop feeling like real people? All that and much much more.
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