Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) National Lampoon Vacation series
This one is pretty easy, as his popularity grew with each movie. Eddie is easily the most quotable character, moreso than Clark. He is the cousin no one wants to talk about. He always tries to kiss Ellen on the lips, brings his dog Snots to family gatherings, and is still holding out for a management position. Of course, he won't go sledding, either (for good reason). His fierce loyalty to Clark shines through in every movie by giving Clark his boss with a big bow, and taking him to 'his' casino (which featured such games as "How many fingers am I holding up?") in an attempt to help Clark win his money back.
Doyle Hargraves (Dwight Yoakam) Sling Blade
He owns his own construction company and sings in a band part-time. He has aversions to antiques and midgets. People remember this movie for Billy Bob Thornton's character, Carl Childers and his unforgettable voice (MMMM HMMM). Doyle, on the other hand, was hateful and politically incorrect. Doyle went on one of the best movie rants ever on his own band when Randy mentioned practicing more. He may have made it known clearly that he didn't adjust well to those around him, but all he wanted was some stability and food from the Chicken Shack. Of course, Doyle got his comeuppance in the end.
Uncle Rico (Jon Gries) Napolean Dynamite
"The older I get, the better I was." This saying accurately describes Uncle Rico, who came to live with Napolean and Kip as their mom was injured because she "broke her coccyx." Apparently back in '82, Uncle Rico's not playing cost him the good life and his team from winning State. According to him, he could throw the pigskin a quarter mile, a feat Manning, Brady, Elway, or Favre could never do. Between that point and thinking a vest would make him professional, it's easy to see why his character is so hilarious.
Dudley Dawson (Curtis Armstrong) Revenge of the Nerds series
You may not know him by the given name, but instead his nickname "Booger." He may have taken advantage of his fratmates (I have 2 7's- that beats your flush) early on in the film, but he knows how to spice up their party with the Omega Mu's! He was more of an outcast in the fraternity, but he went on in subsequent 'Nerds;' movies to be a lawyer. Most guys their freshman year of college make Booger look like Pierce Brosnan.
Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) The Big Lebowski
Sure, John Goodman gets second billing here, but the Brothers Coen could have easily wrote a movie based on his life. Walter is a very patriotic person, as he is proud to relate almost everything to his experience in Vietnam, even while eulogizing his friend Donnie, who he regularly told to "shut (sic) up" or that he was "out of his element." Walter is also very loyal to the Dude throughout the movie, as he is ready to make the nihlists enter a world of pain. Walter is also loyal to his ex-wife of five years, as he still babysits her dog, and brings it to the bowling alley with him. Walter is especially loyal to his ex-wife's religion- "Shomer Shabbas!" is all that needs to be said for those who have seen the movie.
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