A character whose primary role in the show is to relieve tension with oddball and/or hysterical, buffoonish antics. They have a job to do, but don't get into the thick of things and can stay somewhat detached. Since their purpose is to relieve tension, they almost always have immunity to dying when compared to the other characters. A guaranteed sign that the series is suffering from Cerebus Syndrome or that things are just going to go to Hell from here is to see whether this character either dies, leaves/is left behind or has a complete and utter meltdown, no matter how deserved.
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The Genie
Luis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Argyle (Stranger Things)
Timon and Pumbaa
Sokka
Ron Stoppable
Scuttle
Victor, Hugo, and Laverne
Mushu
Jeremy the Crow
Juju (Disney)
Tiger
Merry Brandybuck
Pippin Took
Donkey (Shrek)
Iago
Boris Goosinov
Eric Matthews
Hanna Marin
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