Pick The Funnier Sitcom Character And We'll Guess Your Sense Of Humor
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Nothing makes someone instantly likeable quite like a good sense of humor. But while we’d all like to think that we’re downright hilarious, the fact of the matter is that some people are inherently funnier than others.
While learning to be funny isn’t a skill that can be acquired, say, as easy as learning how to change a tire, there are certainly ways to improve one’s sense of humor. Hanging out around other funny people would definitely be a big help. But something even easier would be to track down a couple of great sitcoms to watch.
There is no shortage of iconic sitcom characters to draw inspiration from these days, especially with a Netflix account. And we're sure we're not the only ones who are continuously revisiting old episodes of The Office, Friends, and Seinfeld for a good laugh.
Not only will the type of shows that someone is drawn to help define their sense of humor, but so will the individual characters within the show. In other words, people laugh at what they think is funny. So while some might be in stitches over Phil Dunphy's latest dad joke, others might end up cringing in pain.
So it's time to pick which sitcom characters are funnier and reveal a sense of humor!
Who’s funnier on The Office?
The Office is without a doubt one of the most famous sitcoms of all time. It ran for nine seasons on NBC from 2005 to 2013. While Rainn Wilson stuck around for the entire run to play Dwight Schrute, Steve Carrell left after the first seven seasons — taking protagonist Michael Scott with him.
Who’s funnier on Seinfeld?
Another hit sitcom that aired on NBC, Seinfeld also ran for nine seasons. While the show wasn’t a runaway hit right out of the gate, it slowly built up a following over the years, leading it to become one of the most famous sitcoms of all time. Pretty impressive for a “show about nothing.”
Who’s funnier on Friends?
Thanks to Netflix, many fans have taken to watching Friends in a continuous loop. And much like The Office, it’s one of those shows that’s nice just to keep on in the background. Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox were no doubt two of the biggest stars to come out of the series. But which one do you think was funnier?
Who’s funnier on The Big Bang Theory?
Sheldon may be the star of the show, and the only character to get a spin-off series (to date, at least). But that doesn’t mean you have to think he’s more entertaining than Johnny Galecki’s portrayal of Leonard Hofstadter — who’s a slightly more relatable and down-to-earth character, at least at the beginning of the series.
Who’s funnier on Arrested Development?
Thanks to Netflix, Arrested Development has enjoyed a second life after it was canceled years ago on Fox after three critically-acclaimed seasons. The show was a huge turning point for both Michael Cera and Jason Bateman, giving the former his first big break in show biz and the later a career revitalization.
Who’s funnier on Parks and Recreation?
Borrowing from the mockumentary style of The Office — another hit NBC series — Parks and Recreation aired for seven seasons between 2009 and 2015. This was Amy Poehler’s first big project after leaving SNL. The show also proved to be a breakout hit for Nick Offerman, who played the cantankerous Ron Swanson on the sitcom.
Who’s funnier on The Office?
Sure, Jim pulled off a number of hilarious pranks at the expense of Dwight throughout the nine seasons of The Office, but the comedic stylings of Jenna Fischer certainly can’t be overlooked as well. While there love story was ultimately the best thing about these two characters, which one had you in stitches more often?
Who’s funnier on How I Met Your Mother?
Although How I Met Your Mother was never the biggest series on TV, it maintained a strong following throughout its nine-season run on CBS. The series followed Ted Mosby, who is living in New York City with his close friends while the audience waits to see who he will ultimately fall end up marrying.
Who’s funnier on That ‘70s Show?
When That ‘70s Show began, Jackie was meant to be the annoying friend of the group, who no one seems to want her around except Michael. But as the show went on, she became a welcome member of the group who was giving increasingly funnier storylines alongside characters like Donna, Eric, and Hyde.
Who’s funnier on Modern Family?
Phil may get all the credit for being one of the most awkward, yet hilarious sitcom dads of all time. But much of his comedy is dependent on the characters who surround him, like his often-uptight wife, Claire — who also has no shortage of funny moments on the beloved sitcom.
Who’s funnier on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
When Danny DeVito first appeared on It’s Always Sunny, diehard fans thought that he would throw off the chemistry between the other leads. But it quickly became quite clear that the characters of Charlie and Frank were a comedy match made in heaven, and the show is currently on the way toward its thirteenth season.
Who’s funnier on Parks and Recreation?
Parks and Rec was largely responsible for launching the careers of both Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza, who play the characters of Andy and April. While the show demonstrated that both had some serious comedy chops, they’ve also gone on to prove that they can also star in more dramatic or action-centric roles as well.
Who’s funnier on King of Queens?
Yet another sitcom that ran for nine seasons and turned out just over 200 episodes, King of Queens starred stand-up comedian Kevin James in the lead role of Dough Heffernan, a delivery driver living in Queens, NY. Leah Remini played Doug’s wife, Carrie, and much of the comedy of the show was built of their contrasting personalities.
Who’s funnier on Friends?
The goofballs of the group, Phoebe and Joey are two happy-go-lucky characters that often seem like they have no idea what’s going on around them. They’re arguably the two funnier characters on the show, largely because their storylines aren’t burdened with relationship drama as much as the others. But which do you think is funnier?
Who’s funnier on Rick and Morty?
One of the biggest shows of the last few years, Rick and Morty has only aired for a short three seasons, but the series plans to turn out another 70 episodes in due time. While these two characters work best when they play off each other, do you prefer the comedy of one over the other?
Who’s funnier on Scrubs?
Though they have contrasting personalities, the characters of J.D. and Elliot on Scrubs eventually end up falling in love with each other, leading them to marry and even start a family together. While J.D. may be the wackier of the two, Elliot also has her fair share of hilarious moments thanks to her neuroticism and overall lack of social skills.
Who’s funnier on Everybody Loves Raymond?
Drawing inspiration from his real-life marriage and family, stand-up comedian Ray Romano helped create this hit CBS sitcom which aired for nine seasons between 1996 and 2005. Patricia Heaton played Ray’s wife, Debrah, and the comedic actress has gone on to star in a number of other successful series, including The Middle.
Who’s funnier on The Office?
B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling didn’t just play Ryan and Kelly on The Office, they also worked extensively behind the series serving as both writers and producers. They even parodied their on-again-off-again relationship in real-life for the show. So which member of this dysfunctional couple do you find more amusing?
Who’s funnier on Family Guy?
Though the series was originally canceled by Fox after three seasons, Family Guy was eventually brought back due to massive DVD sales, and the animated sitcom has since aired an astounding 16 seasons. Peter and Stewie are definitely two of the more off-color character on the series. But which one do you think provides more laughs?
Who’s funnier on That ‘70s Show?
Though they may be the parents of the sitcom, Kitty and Red and arguable two of the funnier characters on all of That ‘70s Show. While Kitty is often bubbly and in high spirits, Red is usually brooding over something misfortunate, making for a classic pairing. But which do you think was funnier? (And we know that's Laurie, not Kitty.)
Who’s funnier on Arrested Development?
Though he is not technically a member of the Bluth family, Tobias is featured throughout a number of episodes of Arrested Development, as he is the husband of George Bluth’s sister, Lindsay. While Lindsay is portrayed by Australian actress and model Portia de Rossi, Tobias is played by stand-up comedian David Cross.
Who’s funnier on The Big Bang Theory?
Though these characters are both nerds in nearly every sense of the word, they’re very different in that Howard is actually fairly confident in front of women, while Raj is totally helpless when it comes to courting a significant other. Though at this point in the series, they’re both in committed relationships.
Who’s funnier on Friends?
Two totally opposite characters, Chandler is often the cool, laid-back one of the bunch who never has a shortage of pithy one-liners to sling at his friends. Meanwhile, Ross is extremely neurotic and over-the-top. He rarely has a handle on the situation, leading to countless awkward moments throughout the series.
Who’s funnier on Parks and Recreation?
Much like Ross, Tom is another sitcom character who starts off as extremely annoying. Yet the more you get to know him throughout the course of the series, the more you warm up to him. Meanwhile, Ann is extremely likable from the start, as she is both a good friend to Leslie and her other co-workers.
Who’s funnier on How I Met Your Mother?
One of the most stable sitcom couples ever, Marshall and Lilly are dating at the beginning of How I Met Your Mother, and they end up getting married during the second season. They are played by Jason Segal and Alyson Hannigan, both two competent comedic actors who have been in a number of successful shows and movies before and since.
Who’s funnier on Rick and Morty?
They may not go on quite as many adventures as the eponymous duo, but Beth and Jerry provide Rick and Morty with its fair share of laughs (albeit, painful ones) as well. Their relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs — including a length separation — but these characters are definitely at their funniest when they’re stuck together.
Who’s funnier on The Office?
Even most fans of The Office have to admit that the series went downhill in the last few seasons, particularly the last one, where characters like Andy seemed to totally go off the rails. His relationship with Erin definitely didn’t end like many had hoped. But these two still had plenty of entertaining moments in seasons past.
Who’s funnier on Modern Family?
Like most sitcom couples, Cameron and Mitchell do their fair share of bickering with one another throughout the course of Modern Family. But you never once doubt their love for each other. So are you a fan of the more uptight Mitchell, or of the usually-optimistic and all-around clown Cameron?
Who’s funnier on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
Every main character on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is extremely rude and self-absorbed. But Dennis and Dee may be obsessed with themselves more than the others, which makes a lot of sense considering that they’re twins. So do you think the semi-psychopathic Dennis is funnier? Or is Dee downright hilarious in all her comedic misfires?
Who’s funnier on New Girl?
New Girl ran for seven seasons on Fox, debuting in 2011 and just wrapping up its final season earlier this year. The sitcom begins with Jess moving into an apartment with three guys, one of whom is Nick. Nick and Jess ultimately go on to form a relationship with each other which has its fair share of complications.
Who’s funnier on The Simpsons?
The Simpsons is not only the longest running sitcom of all time, it’s also the longest running series on American primetime TV — turning out over 600 episodes throughout the course of 29 seasons. The town of Springfield boasts an impressive cast of characters, but Homer and Bart are often at the center of it all.
Who’s funnier on 30 Rock?
Hot off her success as the lead writer at Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey helped create this sitcom for NBC, where she plays the lead character of Liz Lemon. 30 Rock centered around a fictional sketch comedy show not unlike SNL, and though Alec Baldwin didn’t play one of the performers, he was still undeniably funny.
Who’s funnier on Community?
Though it was exceptionally well-received by critics, Community failed to find a mainstream following on TV. And as a result, it’s final season ended up airing on Yahoo! Screen. But the show has since achieved somewhat of a cult following thanks to its off-beat sense of humor and quirky cast of characters, including Britta and Jeff.
Who’s funnier on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Before he was one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Will Smith was an accomplished sitcom star on the massively successful series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996. While Will played the cool, street-smart teenager, Alfonso Ribeiro played his far smarter, but much nerdier cousin Carlton.
Who’s funnier on South Park?
Much like The Simpson and Family Guy, South Park seems like it’s another one of those animated shows that’s destined to run forever. The show features a large cast of characters, though it primarily focused on a group of four friends. While Cartman is by far the most obscene of the group, that doesn’t necessarily always mean he’s the funniest.
