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TV screenwriter Michael Jamin provides the funniest cartoon characters and explains what makes them so hilarious
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Who’s your favorite cartoon character? If you’re anything like us, it’s hard to choose just one when there are so many hilarious options! To make things a bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of 56 of the funniest characters of all time—from classics like Bugs Bunny to modern, edgy characters like Eric Cartman from South Park. Keep reading to learn what makes these characters so silly and relatable, with insights from TV screenwriter Michael Jamin.

Who are the funniest cartoon characters?

TV screenwriter Michael Jamin says the funniest cartoon characters are Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Homer Simpson, Dale Gribble, and Peter Griffin. They all have strong attitudes and strong opinions, and that’s always funny to watch. Other funny characters include SpongeBob SquarePants, Uncle Grandpa, and Eric Cartman.

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SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob SquarePants)

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  1. Perhaps one of the most iconic cartoon characters for young Millennials and elder Gen Z, SpongeBob SquarePants is a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, whose silly antics land him in all kinds of situations. SpongeBob is known for his ridiculous laugh, his bubbly personality, and the fact that he doesn’t take anything too seriously… except things that aren’t serious at all, like writing a one-word essay or befriending a bubble.[1]

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    Michael Jamin is a TV screenwriter, showrunner, and author. With over 28 years of writing experience, he is most known for his work on Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Wilfred, Out of Practice, and Rules of Engagement.

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Dale Gribble (King of the Hill)

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  1. Another funny character from King of the Hill is Dale Gribble, a pest exterminator who’s paranoid of the government. He constantly believes the government is out to get him, leading to ridiculous and high-stakes reactions to normal situations. Oh, and he’s hilariously oblivious to his wife’s affair and the fact that his biological son is not actually his! He’s “one of my favorite characters,” says Jamin.[23]
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Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)

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Nigel Thornberry (The Wild Thornberrys)

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Raven Minyard, BA. Raven Minyard received her BA in English and Creative Writing from Sweet Briar College in 2020. While in college, she served as the Coeditor-in-Chief of Sweet Briar's literary magazine Red Clay and has since gone on to write for publications such as The Zillennial Zine and Halloween Every Night. Raven recalls reading articles from wikiHow's early days during her childhood and is thrilled to now write for their content team. She enjoys learning about new interests and topics with each article she writes and hopes to help audiences of all backgrounds continue to learn new and exciting things.
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