ℝandom ℝecurring TV ℂharacters I Love, Pt. 5: Ned Flanders

Hi-dilly-ho, neighborinos!

Nedward “Ned” Flanders is the Simpsons’ irritatingly optimistic, cheerful yet lovable next diddly-door neighbor. He’s a genuinely well-meaning, caring person, and very sincere in carrying out the Christian doctrines of charity, kindness and compassion.

Underneath his pink shirt-green sweater combo, Ned hides a crazy hot bod!

When he’s revealed to be in his early 60’s, Ned claims his deceptively youthful appearance is due to his conformity to the Three C’s;

• Clean living
• Chewing thoroughly
• And, a daily dose of vitamin Church

Despite his attempts at being a good Christian, as well as a good neighbor, most of his good deeds nevertheless end up exploited, and are often mocked by the townspeople for his naivety, zealousness, and strict beliefs.

Ned’s constant fretting over every Biblical rule exasperates even the super bland Rev. Lovejoy, who passive-aggressively avenges himself by encouraging his Old English Sheepdog to shit on Ned’s lawn.

   

On the other hand, our lovable Neddy can be quite intolerant! He’s shown occasional antipathy and even outright mockery towards Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and competing Christian denominations.

ℝandom ℝecurring TV Characters I Love, Pt. 4: Disco Stu

Disco Stu is the owner of Stu’s Disco. He’s a disco freak, completely stuck in the disco-era. He is usually seen wearing a rhinestone-encrusted leisure suit, and shows way too much chest. Before becoming a fan of disco, Stu was known as Nautical Stu due to his career as a Sea Captain. He often refers to himself in third-person.

“Disco Stu likes disssco music!”―Stu on himself

“Did you know that disco record sales were up 400% for the year of 1976? If these trends continue….Aaayyy!”

Disco Stu is quite lucky with the ladies! He was once married to Selma Bouvier, he dated Edna Krabappel, Luann Van Houten, and was seen at an Absolut Krusty party with both Lindsey Naegle and Cookie Kwan.

He also tried to kick it to Marge Simpson at a ski lodge.

Disco Stu: Is this seat taken?
Marge: I think that’s an arm rest.
Disco Stu: Sooo, do you party?
Marge: You mean like, uh, hats and noise makers kinda party?
Disco Stu: Sure baby, whatever your trip is. Disco Stu wants you to be comfortable while he does his thang.
Marge: Who’s Disco Stu?

(Bart and Lisa run towards Marge and give her a hug)

Bart & Lisa: Hey mom!
Marge: Hi, pumpkins!
Disco Stu: Kids??! Back awaayy, not today, disco lady!

Random Recurring TV Characters I Love, Part 2: ℳel, The Sweetest Stalker

Mel is the Flight of The Conchords’ only fan. She’s obsessed with both Bret and Jemaine, and takes fangirling to another creepy as fuck level. She’s always there, waiting for them when they leave their apartment, and “coincidentally” runs into them on the street. She never misses any of their gigs, and is president (and only member) of their fan club.

Mel: Oh my God. Jemaine, are you okay?

Jemaine: Yeah.

Mel: You’re out? Did the cops try to strip search you?

Jemaine: No.

Mel: Did they find anything?

Jemaine: No, they didn’t strip search me.

Mel: Oh, I–I thought you said they did.

Jemaine: No.

Mel: Oh, well, did any of your cellmates, you know..??

Jemaine: No. No no no.

Mel: Oh good, good. Cause if–if I was a convict, you know, and I was in a cell with a pretty boy like you, I would definitely wait ’til lights out, put my hand over your mouth–

Jemaine: I’ve gotta–I’ve gotta go.

Mel’s known for making homemade t-shirts of FoTC (how she manages to get certain photos of Bret and Jemaine is unclear). She also paints nude portraits of the band, and bakes cookies with their faces on them. Mel often gets her husband Doug to drive her around while she stalks the band.

Random Recurring TV Characters I Love, Part 1 : ℙerd ℍapley

I’m talking about those characters that, as soon as you see them on the screen (because they’re not on nearly enough!), you search frantically for the remote to turn the volume up, so that you don’t miss a word they say.  No? Just me? Ok…◠ᴥ◠

“Let’s begin the show by starting it.”

— Perd Hapley

“Perderick L. Hapley, or more commonly Perd Hapley, is a Pawnee television journalist and host of the television news programs Ya Heard? With Perd!, The Final Word With Perd, and, Lights, Camera, Perd!, a movie review show, on Channel 4.  He is also the host of a news segment called Are You There Perd-verts? It’s Me Perd, Hosting a New Segment.