But in Waldos empty head, it was all cool.. Though some early drawings have him as a blonde, Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race, An Australian KFC Hot and Spicy ad campaign from the '90s had customers gain the. Copyright 2023 - AnimeInformer. Crissy of Three's Company level, but not played as sexy-more of a clueless mom. [45][46] Other studies, however, have shown that more men find brunettes more attractive, due to geographic location, familiarity and perceived emotional and cultural connection. 20 of Televisions Dumbest Sitcom Characters (That Were Actually Funny), SpongeBob SquarePants Characters: Explained, The Code Black Season 2 Premiere: Second Year Renews & Resets, The Middle Season 7 Episode 10 Review: No Silent Night, Rewind Recap Third Watch 1.08: History of the World, Netflixs The Punisher Pushed Back to a Later Fall Release, Resurrection Season 2 Episode 9 Review: Aftermath, Ebola Rex Vs. There's that politically incorrect reputation to uphold, or is there? Alfred Hitchcock preferred to cast blonde women for major roles in his films as he believed that the audience would suspect them the least, comparing them to "virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints", hence the term "Hitchcock blonde". No, thanks, though. The "fun girls" not only made their mark on "The Andy Griffith Show" as they branched out to have more roles in other films in the Mayberry universe. [21][22] Following her, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren helped establish the stereotype typified by a combination of curvaceous physique, very light-colored hair and a perceived lack of intelligence. I'm also not blonde. In a 2012 article, Le Monde argued that American TV has almost, without exception, characterized blonde women as having the positive values of purity, goodness, and sincerity, frequently at the expense of their brunette counterparts. She continued it in her next show Rowan & Martins Laugh-in. In "Born Yesterday," despite not knowing the difference between a peninsula and penicillin, she's the one who has the real goods on corrupt politico Harry Brock, played by Broderick Crawford. Brunette: Does it determine how you get treated? Although she roots for the Giants in many cases, Hertz is an original Mets fan and still cheers for them even in dire circumstances. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration. Leisure Suit Larry 3: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals, she might not have brains enough for them, plays up the "dumb blonde" stereotype to her advantage, hasn't been paying attention to anything but her new hair, while a butterfly flies through her entire head. Carole Lombard: Maybe her characters weren't as "dumbing" as some of the others listed here, but we know this blonde was smart and one of the funniest comediennes of the screen. Despite being called such, Max subverts the trope in, The original version has Alicia Arcturus, a blonde, While the above has yet to happen, Alicia continuously. From fighting savages to exploring new lands, he excels at everything. Youd think a boy raised by trolls would be a dummy, but thankfully Kristofs saviors were the smart kind of trolls, and they raised Kristoff right. Good thing this guy was handsome enough to be a Sears catalog model, because he truly was dumber than a box of pet rocks. [50] In a study by Diana J. Kyle and Heike I. M. Mahler (1996), the researchers asked subjects to evaluate photographs of the same woman with "natural" (not dyed) looking brown, red, and blonde hair in the context of a job application for an accounting position. In fact, Don Knotts (who played Barney Fife) joined the cast without a settled offer regarding his future with the show. He went from playing total dumb guy roles like this one, Dude Wheres My Car, etc etc to eventually being with Demi Moore, now Mila Kunis, and being known as a solid tech investor as well as multi million dollar sitcom star. [4] Blonde hair has been considered attractive for long periods of time in various European cultures, particularly when coupled with blue eyes. As for blond males, their death rates in horror films can be attributed to a combination of other tropes. [59][60], In The Simpsons episode "To Surveil with Love" Lisa faces prejudice with her brunette peers because of her blonde hair. A member of the San Francisco Film Critics Circle and Alliance for Women Journalists in Film, Hertz has been the Arts and Entertainment editor since 2002. Coach clearly paved the way for Woody Harrelsons character as well as set a standard for characters who are dimwitted. Oddly enough, this trope seems to apply to bottle blondes more than natural ones. She was able to manipulate a professional con artist, Flynn Rider, to help her break out of the tower and take her to see the floating lanterns. It's revealed Aunt May was this in her youth, nearly getting wooed away by a jewel thief before Ben Parker stepped in. The dumb blonde has been the subject of much humor through the years, and as we remember Reese Witherspoon in the movie "Legally Blonde," it's easy to dispel that notion. Blonde stereotypes are stereotypes of blonde-haired people. [36][37] Some blonde jokes rely on sexual humour to portray or stereotype their subjects as promiscuous. "I may be blonde, with great cans, but I'm pretty smart when I've had my eight hours!". Tammy bleaches her hair and is only barely smarter than Jocelyn. By the end of the story, she's been proven right. The snotty rich girl. Lisa is the only blonde, spiky hair cartoon character capable of rivaling Gokus Super Saiyan hairstyle. Her beauty and persona led her to get International fame and movies like 'Gentlemen prefer Blondes', 'Bus Stop' and 'The Seven year Itch' led to her gaining a fan following that still exists. Let us not forget one of the true original dumb characters, Ed Norton. [5] The film Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon featured the stereotype as a centrepiece of its plot. This brainiac always had a knack for technology and gadgets, and her abilities increased once she got the Sword of Protection. Smith." Jean Carson as Daphne, Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor and Joyce Jameson as Skippy on "The Andy Griffith Show" | Photo: Getty Images. Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like It Hot'' for filmgoer28 Ran on: 11-28-2004 Tunde Kelani's &quo;Campus Queen,&quo; a mix of the thriller and caper genres, is one of the Nigerian director's films and videos being presented in a special program at 3 p.m. Friday and again on Dec. 10 and 17 at Yerba Buena Center for the Art's Screening Room. Nobody likes being pranked, so we here at TVLine are attempting to redefine April Fools Day by commemorating some of TVs dopiest characters ever. [1] Many showbiz stars have used it to their advantage, including Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Brigitte Bardot and Mamie Van Doren. And never forget how awesome it was whenever Michael J. Put together!") And I too can admit that many of the scenes with Leblanc were pretty watchable. One of the many geniuses on the show, Cindy Vortex was once considered the most intelligent person in her town. Well, her dumb blonde characterization was all about stumbling lines, giggling, being the dumbest and what not- which eventually led her to grab an Emmy nomination. The series began with Darla being a subversion as it looked like she was going to get killed, but instead she turned out to be a vampire who killed the boy she was with. Apart from Daphne's troublesome and flirtatious nature which made Jameson a favorite, her unique raspy voice set her apart from all other Mayberry characters. Played even more straight in the 1998 remake, where Marion's sister is now a redhead. A nutty kind of a book. Talk about an evolution. Shes smart, adventurous, and a little too curious. would rank higher, but he did somehow manage to become mayor of St. Upid Town, and later a New York senator, during Season 2 of the Boy Meets Worldspinoff. "[4] At the same time, in the film she demonstrates a certain amount of wit regarding her life position expressed in the song[32] "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". [1] Many showbiz stars have used it to their advantage, including Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Brigitte Bardot and Mamie Van Doren. [25], The notion of "dumb blonde" has been a topic of academic research reported in scholarly articles and university symposia, which tend to confirm that many people hold to the perception that light-haired women are less intelligent than women with dark hair. That was before she moved to Retroville and became the second most intelligent person after Jimmy Neutron. Contrast Everyone Loves Blondes and Black Dude Dies First. ". She and Tiffany become. But you also need a great supporting staff. and contract to almost spoil our heroine's (Debbie Reynolds) big chance for success. You just cant beat that. It may even be a deliberately cultivated act, to appear in need of help before men. Put it this way, Kimmy Gibbler from Full House and Waldo from Family Matters are NOT good examples. Subverted again in Season 17, with Brook, who along with brunette Claire were considered an airhead fodder team pre-race, but finished 2nd overall behind Doctors Nat (who was also blonde) and Kat. PMC Entertainment, Courtesy of Buena Vista Television, NBC, Warner Bros. Television. Do you know that the guy says that machinery is going to take the place of every profession? While some come across as custom-made dumb blondes, there are some smart blonde cartoon characters as well. Many actors and actresses in Latin America and Hispanic United States have blonde hair and blue eyes and/or pale skin,[12] such as Christina Aguilera and Shakira. [3] On one hand, over history, blonde hair in women has often been considered attractive and desirable. This perception is exploited in culture and advertising. She-Ra Show/Movie: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Voice Actor (s): Melendy Britt (1985 series), Aimee Carrero (2018 reboot) | Photo: Getty Images. [6] For example, Anita Loos popularized this idea in her 1925 novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Three blondes are sitting in a cafe, discussing Michelangelo's place in Renaissance art. [5] The root of this notion may be traced to Europe, with the "dumb blonde" in question being a French courtesan named Rosalie Duth, satirised in a 1775 play Les Curiosits de la Foire for her habit of pausing a long time before speaking, appearing not only stupid but literally dumb (meaning mute). I wasnt a huge fan of this show but Hayden Church was pretty funny as dumb repair man Lowell Mather. We love our dumb TV friends! Jennifer may look like this at first, but she turns out to be the, While Rikku was a subversion of this trope (being the party's. The blonde bombshell is one of the most notable and consistently popular female character types in cinema. This is even more of a given. Joyce Jameson and Jean Carson made a mark with their recurring appearances as "fun girls" on "The Andy Griffith Show" that fans are yet to forget. In fact, shes one of the most creative Disney Princesses which is evident from her art-filled room. Some of his lines were classic. Judy Holliday: Two roles come to mind for the actress, who reportedly had a genius IQ. Even the name Lowell gives off a stupid vibe doesnt it? Just get a glimpse of her playing off Jack Benny in "To Be or Not to Be" or with Cary Grant in "In Name Only." [5], Country music star Dolly Parton who recorded a song called "Dumb Blonde", famously said that dumb blonde jokes about her do not offend her because, "I know I am not dumb, and I am not blonde. [TOMT] 80s TV actress (sitcoms) who played dumb blonde characters, Scan this QR code to download the app now. [29] At the same time, newer data have shown that natural blondes have the highest IQ among white women, which is already explained by the scientists as possible greater incentive to intellectual activity in the place where the blonde grew up, which directly refutes the earlier suggestion that blondes have less intellectual incentives. Downplayed with Sanji he's certainly not stupid, being quite book smart, but he can still be one of the ditziest Straw Hats, sometimes a bit of a, Kalifa, despite being one of the more intelligent CP9 members. Her statement Im not as dumb as I am pretty much sums up this incredibly dim ray of sunshine. ", Leblin, Arnaud (20 December 2012) "Semaine des lecteurs Blondes vs. Brunes". Alfred Hitchcock, a connoisseur of blondes, cast Lombard in one of his rare comedies: "Mr & Mrs. And God help the blonde if her best friend is Jamie Lee Curtis. Played by Art Carney. The blonde bombshell is one of the most notable and consistently popular female character types in cinema. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DumbBlonde. Male example: Daisukenojo "Beat" Bito from. And you'll find 10 of them listed below. And you cant mention the 80s without paying homage to Threes Company. We might feel bad about suggesting that Bart and Lisas classmate isnt the sharpest crayon in the box if he wasnt so likely to have eaten the crayons. Her act in the comedy Good Morning, World in 1967, paved her way into the Hollywood stardom and her act of a dumb blonde was deeply appreciated and loved. And, of course, no one is smarter than her when she sings "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." Downplayed example with Britta, who started off as the intelligent, Jo Grant, the Doctor's UNIT assistant who only got the job because her uncle was able to pull strings, and whose role as, An unintentional but undeniable example is Claire from, Both inverted and played straight with the titular characters on, Amber tends to lean towards this trope, though it's shown that she, Mick also counts as this, but it's shown that he does have the ability to be smart and he does try, he just, In the first season, Carly's friend Sam was cast as a dumb blonde, like when, in ", Played oddly straight (though possibly accidentally) on. "Blonde vs. In addition, participants designated the female applicant's starting salary as significantly lower when she was depicted as a blonde than when she was shown with brown hair. The author has said that he doesn't feel particularly guilty about having her fit all the ditzy blonde stereotypes because she always seems to appear around perfectly intelligent blondes. [20], Jean Harlow started the stereotype with her film Bombshell of 1933. Tom Brady & Pregnant Bridget Moynahan Split - She Wed Husband at Secret Ceremony 9 Years Later, Why Is Chris Pratt Receiving Backlash? Personally I think the character Michael Scott was the reason this show wasnt nearly as funny as it should have been. And if Jimmys the one beating you in intelligence, youre not exactly a loser, are you? ", Jimmy Kimmel: "Don't let the dumb blonde thing fool you, this woman is as smart as a rock.". Lynn, Michael, Ph.D., (2009) "Determinants and Consequences of Female Attractiveness and Sexiness: Realistic Tests with Restaurant Waitresses". Its just funny watching him as Kelso these days. This beauty has the brains to become a robotic engineer, a supermodel, a doctor, and a lot more. [citation needed], "Dumb Blonde" redirects here. For this list, we' ve looked at those characters on the small and silver screen that have been created with ' dumb blonde' credentials aplenty. Feinman, S., & Gill, G. W. (1978). Mr. Matthews (or should we say Plays With Squirrels?) Thats why Governor Ratcliffe chose him to lead the voyage to Virginia. Thats about all you can say for this sweet-as-pie, dumb-as-dirt beauty school dropout. Played by Lisa Kudrow. Whether the pizza-loving himbo was a little stupid or a lot simple is, as hed have put it, a moo point. His inclusion on this list was a, um, no-brainer. [15][16] In feminist critique, stereotypes like the blonde bombshell or the "dumb blonde" are seen as negative images that undermine the power of women. Those were the days. This is sometimes referenced by another character who asks, "Has all that hair dye you use finally seeped into your brain?". I had to put her on this list even though I hated her character. Lancel (Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion's cousin) and Ser Stafford (Cersei calls him "Uncle Dolt") play the trope straighter than the average Lannister, to their sorrow and others' frustration. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Whatever the reason, she tends to be scatter-brained and lacking in common sense. Im also talking about recurring characters who appear on nearly every episode. She played the role of the Dumb blonde like never before done in the Scary movie series. blonde23_ph3.jpg Goldie Hawn as Private Judy Benjamin in "Private Benjamin." 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Also, he doesn't realise that other characters are insulting him and mistakenly takes it as a compliment until Neku points it out, causing him to be genuinely shocked. Blondes are stereotyped as more desirable, but less intelligent than brunettes. These characters fit it. Shes the more rational one of her family, but her Homer and Marge DNA do take over sometimes. Wallace Beery and Jean Harlow in "Dinner at Eight" Ran on: 02-27-2005 Photo caption. Look inside the Andy Griffith Show Stars Life, not all its cast members signed an agreement. Isnt it hard to believe that Ashton Kutcher was this guy? Annette Kuhn divides blonde stereotypes in cinema into three categories in The Women's Companion to International Film:[13], In cognitive linguistics, the stereotype uses expressivity of words to affect an emotional response which determines a gender role of a certain kind. Perhaps no more than a Foil to the Brainy Brunette, but can also appear as The Fool, The Ditz, or even the Brainless Beauty. Kitty: Yes. She was eventually discovered when she performed on Broadway in George S. Kaufman's "Bravo!" "[43] In Archie comics, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge have been engaged in a mostly friendly competition for over 70 years. | Photo: Getty Images, Despite that love, only a handful of people could say that Jameson was different from the "dumb blonde" characters she played. I would argue that Joey on Friends, Andy on Parks and Rec, and a whole host of other characters who are light in the head in some way were influenced by Colasantos ability. However, the protagonist turns out to be very intelligent and is shown to have been underachieving due to society's low expectations of her. A male example. Of course, that doesn't mean she can't still be the heroine of the story. I hate it with a passion. This was back in the 1950s. He sounded French. Perhaps, you could then, The Flash on The CW may not have been the first show in the so-called, Believe it or not, SnowFall isnt your average dope boy tale. | Photo: Getty Images. Marine does incredibly stupid things which cause problems for herself and Wendy. Jean Harlow: So many blonde roles in her short career. The 80s cartoons are all the world that youve ever known. Churchill Downs, Home Of The Kentucky Derby, Shutting Down In, Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for June2, Billy Eichner Praises 'Sex and the City' for 'More Authentic', 'Cheers' Cast and Creators Walk Down Memory Lane, Pay Tribute to, Step Up Your Bodyweight Workouts With a Weight Vest, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Somers really had a penchant for the slapstick and she did it extremely well. I love whenever he says take em away boys.. Kristof is an ice harvester for Arendelle, who lives with a reindeer named Sven. Or Tanakawa? Painfully gullible and violently clumsy, WNYXs resident punching bag probably lost more than a few brain cells thanks to all the pratfalls he took on a weekly basis. Played by Steve Carell. Although shes mostly seen helping out and doing chores, Smurfette has a reputation for taking on new projects and leaving them midway to start something new. This Photo of Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Was Taken Minutes after They Met: I Remember Thinking, I Had Such a Crush on Him', New Mom Has to Defend Herself after Piercing Her Day-Old Baby's Ears: 'Because I Wanted To', Little Boy Is Isolated in School Cubicle for His Long Curls as It Could Pose Hazards', Ron Howard Was Most Concerned about His Kids' Values Inside His Decision to Protect Them, Chrissy Metz's Ex-husband Martyn Eaden Filed for Divorce in 2014 Her Love Life Flourished after They Split, How Old Was Maggie Peterson When She Passed? A 2014 Geico commercial averts this trope, as a blonde suggests the best way to escape a killer is to get into the running car. A Product of SquashMedia LLC. 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Switching to celebrity gossip on my mark! To be clear, this isnt meant as an insult. Tywin's son Tyrion averts it in a major way as well. The dumb guy or girl. Boner was Mikes dumb witted friend and he had his moments. 6-8, "Blonde, Blue-Eyed, Euro-Cute Latinos on Spanish TV", "Racial Bias Charged On Spanish-language Tv", "bombshell American English definition and synonym - Macmillan Dictionary", A Tribute To Jayne Mansfield, A Blonde Stunner Who Was Smarter Than You Thought, "Despite the Dumb Jokes, Stereotypes May Reflect Some Smart Choices", "No joke: Blondes aren't dumb, science says", Good Humor, Bad Taste: A Sociology of the Joke, "We blondes face prejudice every day of our lives - No other minority would stand for this cruel stereotyping", "Virtually Blonde: Blonde Jokes in the Global Age and Postfeminist Discourse", "Blondes Vs. Brunettes: TV Shows with Betty and Veronica-Style Love Triangles - Yahoo! One of those characters? Jayne Mansfield: Neither her on or offscreen persona matched the real Mansfield, who looked for respectability. Sub-types of this stereotype include the "blonde bombshell" and the "dumb blonde". [17], The blonde bombshell is a gender stereotype that connotes a very attractive woman with blonde hair. Although the show was a flop, Carson did so well that she earned a Theatre World award for her appearance. | Photo: Getty Images. But to be fair, she could take down a rack of ribs like nobodys business. Jean and Joyce acted as several characters in the spin-off "Gomer Pyle" with Carson paying the part of Shirley, the waitress in the episode "Love Letters to the Sarge. Spike zigzags the trope. Angel Trainee Flonne from, though she's more ditzy than stupid. jokes about blonde jokes) has emerged. "Decade by Decade 1940s: Ten Years of Popular Hits", Cummings, Tucker (16 November 2011) "Blondes vs. Brunettes: TV Shows with Betty and Veronica-Style Love Triangles. After subsequent Broadway features, she began appearing in TV shows such as "The Red Buttons Show," "The Tom Ewell Show," "Wagon Train," and "The Untouchables." [2] Background If anyone has any experiences to share or stories to tell . Think about all the amazing side characters that Seinfeld had. [54], French magazine Le Monde believes that the rivalry is more prevalent in the United States. Whether you prefer the original She-Ra: Princess of Power or its 2018 reboot, one thing is common- She-Ra is a badass blonde in both series. You didnt think Id forget about the 80s did you? Her role as Cindy Campbell was well appreciated and she was nominated for MTV Movie award for Breakthrough Female Performance. Her intelligence is attributed to her non-existing relationship with Homer. She is naive since shes never left the tower and was fed lies by her evil stepmother, but Rapunzel is definitely not a dumb blonde. Power Puff Girls Derek Zoolander is VH1's three time male model of the year, but when Hansel wins the award instead, Zoolander's world becomes upside down. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Mista Seavuh.. Phoebe went blonde in the third season and, while she was already a bit of a ditz, whenever she had a moment, Prue or Piper would call attention to her being a blonde. Lindsay is the textbook definition of this trope, being a beautiful blonde girl who is as dumb as a brick, to the point of constantly getting people's names wrong and forgetting that her boyfriend exists, even when he's right in front of her. Carlotta: (doing a double take) Reading a book? And no, he was never pondering what Brain was pondering. Who could forget blonde cartoon characters like Johnny Bravo, Dee Dee, and even Harley Quinn? All Rights Reserved. "[35], There is a category of jokes called "blonde jokes" that employs the dumb blonde stereotype. Played by Hank Azaria. Blondes are dumb as [honk ]!" Sailor Venus, Sailor Moon Abridged ep. Aiden's been an entertainment freelancer for over 10 years covering movies, television and the occasional comic or video game beat. Despite this competitive jealousy, Cindy cares a lot for Jimmy and even looks up to him. Her looks, her act everything just elevated the Dumb Blonde persona to a level that no one could stand up to. It's all about civilization or something. Remember "Some Like It Hot" and "How to Marry a Millionaire." Carol Channing: Channing originated the role of Lorelei Lee in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" on Broadway. Hence, she is one of the few who have played the Dumb blonde character to perfection. a bleach-blonde newsreader who probably had never heard of South Dakota before it was on the teleprompter. Chester McBadbat, one of Timmy's best friends. This list just wouldnt feel complete without our favorite Jacksonville DJ on it. Even though "The Andy Griffith Show" ended in 1968, it has remained evergreen in the minds of many people. 1 Patrick (Spongebob Squarepants) Patrick Star is a fictional character in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, and he is one of the 10 main characters in the show. Art Carney was hilarious back in the 50s. Chrissy was amazingly dumb and it was really funny watching her bounce around all the time. " You may think I'm just a pretty blonde, well, in this case, what you see is exactly what you get! This is a given. 1 OF 5 'The Big Bang Theory' This uber-popular American sitcom revolved around awkward, nerdy scientists. Wendy (who is a brunette) even lampshades this by calling Marine a "blonde" when she does something especially dumb. Played by Bob Denver. Those were the days. Looking back on it now, the degree of his homophobia was actually really funny on Threes Company. [5][6] In the American sitcom Three's Company the blonde girl (originally Chrissy, played by Suzanne Somers, and later Cindy and Terri) is sweet and nave, while the brunette (Janet, played by Joyce DeWitt) is smart. One theory forwards, as an explanation, the concept of the feminization of blond hair, which can be seen by the overwhelming association of the dumb blond persona with females. Their entry in the Book of Shadows says there's no need to vanquish them because of how incompetent they are. She provided, The "dumb blonde": Kuhn defined it as "a blonde with an overt and natural sexuality and a profound manifestation of ignorance". It was, however, her role as Daphne on "The Andy Griffin Show" that endeared her to people. Oops, I wasn't supposed to tell you that. And youll find 10 of them listed below. Unlike Jameson, Carson had an early start with entertainment. There may be a number of reasons for this but you're almost guaranteed to have a blonde getting killed off in contrast to a raven-haired Final GirlnoteInterpretation says this could be due to the influence of the Dumb Blonde and Brainy Brunette tropes; the brunette is assumed to be smart enough to thwart the killer, while the blonde is Too Dumb to Live. [5] It is believed the first recorded "dumb blonde" was an 18th-century blonde French courtesan named Rosalie Duth whose reputation of being beautiful and dumb, even in the literal sense of not talking much, inspired a play about her called Les Curiosits de la Foire (Paris 1775). However, post her plastic smurfery, Smurfette becomes the only blonde and the only female Smurf in the village. Not very smart and she's also easily brainwashed. She was probably the most classic of all the roommates to appear on that show. ", Jameson, on the other hand, had two roles. [44], A number of studies have been conducted over the years to measure society's attitude toward blondes and brunettes. At the time, not many fans recognized her. This may be a form of Obfuscating Stupidity, with the blonde playing off the stereotype, or she may have both strengths and weaknesses, and the blonde hair causes characters to overestimate the weakness and underestimate the strengths. Susan Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman of the Fantastic Four, is one of the smartest blondes in the Marvel universe. Oh, bless her heart. It's interesting to note that two of the examples above were played by. She dyes her hair dark brown to prove her point that not all blondes are dumb, and that people need to look past stereotypes. Man is this show good. In its long run of 13 seasons, it brought home many controversies, but a major problem with. Harrelson propelled this show to the top. [56] It is important to note that among the respondents in this study were 50% men and 50% women. When hes not solving mysteries with the gang, hes writing novels about them. [41] Research indicates that because of this, men report being amused by blonde jokes significantly more than women do. [52] A 2011 University of Westminster study evaluated how men perceived women who entered a London nightclub as a blonde or a brunette. It's almost inevitable that the blonde is going to get it. Zig-zagged with the title character. This lovable lunkhead was as sweet and loyal as a Golden Retriever and about as bright as one, too. Should You Get an MSN as a Registered Nurse (RN)? She did the same character in other movies like Nine lives and Alpha dog too. Her comic blonde persona was really the trigger for the character typecast. Suddenly one of them whispers: "Guys are about to take the table next to us! Played by Thomas Hayden Church. He could reenact the heck out of Road House, though. Not only did it make thousands of viewers laugh whenever it aired on CBS, but it also caused the actors and actresses to grow their fan bases. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Elan would be a rare male version of the trope (a Dumb Blond), having blond hair and a frustrating lack of common sense that makes it pretty clear INT was his dump stat. Played by Joey Lawrence. However, Cindy didnt take well to losing her title and continuously challenges, berates, and criticizes Jimmy every step of the way. The popstar Britney Britney. A season 6 episode has three evil blonde witches who are completely dim. Played by Karyn Parsons. And in "The Solid Gold Cadillac," she may have just 10 shares of stock but this gadfly ends up in the driver's seat at the end. She's a helluva lot more competent than anyone expects, though. At the beginning of the story, she suspects that the theory of magic everyone's followed for the past eight hundred years is missing some major components. Bart is portrayed as a dumb boy most of the time, but he's also more talented and smarter then he lets on sometimes despite. Her character is otherwise flexible; the Dumb Blonde ranges from a Love Freak, to a sweet, wholesome blonde whose lack of interest in education only shows that she is more concerned about people, to a vacuous, mean-spirited and often lazy bimbo, or less often to The Vamp. However, when the researchers interviewed the men who spoke to her, the men rated her more intelligent and attractive as a brunette than as a blonde. Need I go on? Or Australian. You can also argue for his character Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. A photo of Joyce Jameson in the pilot of "The Love Boat" which aired on May 5, 1977. [16], Many blonde actresses have played stereotypical "dumb blondes", including Monroe (dyed blonde),[33] Judy Holliday,[5] Jayne Mansfield (dyed blonde),[34][5] Carol Wayne and Goldie Hawn. Or the name of that video game you had for Game Gear? Played by Woody Harrelson. At the same time, there are many examples where the stereotype is exploited only to combat it. There are no era, genre or gender specifications to this particular search! Goldie Hawn is best known as the giggling "dumb blonde", stumbling over her lines, especially when she introduced Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In "News of the Future". Never forget how great a show Family Ties was. The fact that there was ever a television show that featured a guy named Boner is simply fantastic. Diane is a natural blonde and, although a bit shallow and snooty, is clearly not dumb. In addition to "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," the hit TV show also birthed "Mayberry R.F.D." His friends disappear, his father is disappointed in him, and he feels that he's not good as a model anymore. Susan was the one who studied the mutational changes in all the Fantastic Four members and developed a deeper understanding of Reed Richards and Johnnys powers. If the blonde is also very strong, then this takes on a Brains Versus Brawn dynamic, especially if the Brainy Brunette is there as a contrast or in a Brains and Brawn duo. Of all people, WJMs empty-headed anchorman should have known that you dont have to be witty or clever as long as you can hire someone who is.. Even her character, Skippy, which appeared only a couple of times on "The Andy Griffin Show," made a lasting impression on its viewers and producers alike. Madonna emulated that screen-persona of Monroe in her music video Material Girl. A Boner and a Woody on TV at the same time. [55] The article provided several examples including Bewitched (where Samantha, the blonde witch, displays a sense of tolerance while her dark-haired cousin Serena plays the wild one),[55] Dynasty (where blonde Krystal pitted against brunette Alexis),[55] and V (in both the original series in 1984 and the remake in 2009 shows an intelligent, humanistic blonde battling a brunette leader of the alien cannibals).[55]. The purported validity of this explanation is purely hypothetical and has been corroborated earlier by its applicability to a similar pervasiveness of the "dumb athlete" stereotype. Here are 20 of television's dumbest sitcom characters (that are actually funny). But she becomes a barracuda and uses her star power ("Why, I make more money than -- than -- than Calvin Coolidge! Stuck in the tower for ages, Rapunzel expresses her inner wishes on the canvas like a true artist. Of course, after falling for Anna, Kristof did much more than that. Some classic moments between the two of them. The show just wouldnt have been as good if guys like Babu and the Soup Nazi werent on. She teamed up with director and actor Vincent Price to feature in "Tales of Terror" and "The Comedy of Terrors.". I just want to say that being chosen as this month's Miss August is like a compliment I'll remember for as long as I can. The late actress, who began with music and dance, was already performing by the time she was 12. Bonus points go to Dumb Blonde characters who aren't real blondes. Susan is a heavy inversion. Customer Review: Top 10 Dumb Blondes in Movies and TV. Let's get into it. Well, typically most of her characters have not been about Dumb blondes but Amanda Seyfried began her career with the 2004 movie Mean girls playing the dumbest of a typical High school girls gang. Even as she got older, Channing continued to play the seemingly ditzy blonde who really was the brains of the operation. Coconuts have more sense than did the S.S. Minnows First Mate. Introduced as a Horde Captain, Adora soon discovers her real identity as the Princess of Eternia and the twin sister of He-Man. [51], A study that looked at the CEOs of the Financial Times Stock Exchange's (FTSE) top 500 companies investigated how hair color could be a potential barrier to professional success. I will admit that Im not the biggest fan of Friends but you have to put him on this list. Played by Christina Applegate. John Smith is a handsome sailor/explorer/soldier with the silkiest golden locks youll ever see on a Disney man. The study, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, used the same woman and had her dye her hair a different color for each visit. Its almost as if its not Kutcher. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. She danced with Ernest T. Bass in Mayberry. [49], In a 2012 interview with NBC News, Lisa Walker, Sociology Department Chair at the University of North Carolina said that hair color "absolutely" plays a role in the way people are treated and claimed that numerous studies had shown that blonde women were paid higher salaries than other women. It's not only found on all streaming platforms but can also be seen as a visual show on YouTube. Many of these jokes are mere variants on traditional ethnic jokes or jests about other identifiable groups (such as Italian jokes involving Carabinieri, Sardarji jokes or Pathan jokes). Played by Ashton Kutcher. But Princess Anna turned this loner into a savior by making a deal with him. Whether she's the Final Girl's best friend or the Alpha Bitch, her chances of survival aren't high. She always came out ahead. You always need a classic set of main characters to base the story on. She played super dumb characters. 19. I think it was Gomez? Very prone to subversion now, with the characters who assume the blonde is foolish paying for it dearly. Photo Copyright: 1980 Warner Bros Inc. Yelp named this California doughnut shop the best in the US, SF Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow blasts 'BS' Duane Kuiper retirement story, P.F. But really, she couldve quit trying after uttering the classic: Did you know dolphins are just gay sharks?. There are over 40 animated films starring Barbie, and a live-action Barbie will be released in July this year. As for Barbie, the character, she has to be one of the smartest cartoon characters with blonde hair. Can't remember the name of that movie you saw when you were a kid? Is a Gotham Knights 'Ship Rising? Those deemed the most empty-headed range from a Florida-based retiree to a high school glee club singer to an animated mouse. Expect ditziness and dimness coupled with cuteness! Whats Woodys excuse? That small snag didn't stop him from giving his best to the show which ran from 1960 - 1968. Parton's lyrics challenged the stereotype, stating "just because I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb 'cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool". [6] However, an analysis of IQ data carried out by the National Longitudinal Surveys on a survey database of American "baby boomers" (NLSY79 data), the natural blonde women in this population category (excluding African American and Hispanic persons) have a slightly higher mean IQ than brunettes, black and red-haired women. She bought him the supplies from Oaken, and in return, she wanted Kristofs help in tracking down Elsa and putting an end to the untimely Winter. [42], In a 16 November 2011 article titled "Blondes vs. Brunettes: TV Shows with Betty and Veronica-Style Love Triangles", media critic Tucker Cummings cited several TV shows that featured a "classic war between blonde and brunette love interests",[43] including The Office (where lighter haired Pam Beesly competes with brunette Karen Filipelli for the attention of Jim Halpert), Suits (where blonde Jenny Griffith competes with brunette Rachel Zane for the attention of Mike Ross), and Dexter (where blonde Rita Bennent and brunette Lila West compete for the affections of Dexter Morgan, the main character). [47][48] A Cornell University study showed that blonde waitresses receive larger tips than brunettes, even when controlling for other variables such as age, breast size, height and weight. With a lumbering brain to match his lumbering physique, its a little surprising that Dunder Mifflins slow-witted accountant was able to hold down a job that involved precision with numbers. "Sex differences in physical attractiveness preferences". The Dumb Blonde may be less worldly-wise, or she may have decided to skate through life on her looks, leaving intellectual pursuits to her darker-haired counterpart because she does not want to spend the effort to cultivate her mind. Aside from the blondies themselves, the dumb stereotype has been fueled further by their portrayal in movies, TV shows, and even animation. She is a natural blonde who dyes her hair black/blue/some dark colour and is, in fact, one of the smartest and most sensible people in the comic. [2], There are several aspects to the stereotypical perception of blonde-haired women. The level of intelligence among these characters should speak for itself . [38] In the 20th century, a class of meta-jokes about blondes (i.e. Soon, Adora is given the Sword of Protection and develops her heroine alter-ego, She-Ra. While it can be attributed to her young age, one of the comics suggests that her teen/adult self would still be stupid. "You cannot possibly be as stupid as you act.". But what about when you have the Dumb Blonde, the Innocent Blonde, or the Lovable Blonde in a slasher movie setting. Knotts is a classic character in any show hes on. [39], Blonde jokes have been criticized as sexist by several authors, as most blondes in these jokes are female, although male variations also exist. Those assumptions couldn't be farther from the truth as she had studied drama at Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Played by Matthew Leblanc. Let's get into it. This is the place to get help. Homer has had little to no involvement in Lisas upbringing and hence hasnt affected her intelligence. For this list, we've looked at those characters on the small and silver screen that have been created with 'dumb blonde' credentials aplenty. Berry's wife, Jackie Joseph, was also part of the revue. Her characters were the ones who resorted to gain favors via looks rather than intelligence. These characters fit it. Narf! Her beauty and persona led her to get International fame and movies like Gentlemen prefer Blondes, Bus Stop and The Seven year Itch led to her gaining a fan following that still exists. We put these two birdbrained bartenders together because, honestly, they might not even add up to an average IQ combined. In her fight with Nami, she reveals that she is quite. Played by Nicholas Colasanto. The two women, who are famously referred to as the "Fun Girls," have quite the life stories. ", Swami, Verin and Seishin Barrett (28 August 2011) "British men's hair color preferences: An assessment of courtship solicitation and stimulus ratings", Saad, Gad, Ph.D., (28 February 2012) "Do Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? [6] Blondes are often assumed to have more fun; for example, in a Clairol commercial for hair colorant, they use the phrase "Is it true blondes have more fun? Right off the bat, John Smith got hyped up as a legend, and the rest of the movie goes on to show why. 6 Helpful Factors for Improving Public Sector Project Management, The 3 Steps To Take After Youve Gotten A DUI. Nice to meet'cha, I'm an assassin! [36] It overlaps at times with other jokes that portray the subject of the joke as promiscuous and/or stupid. The brunette was considered more for a managerial position and for a higher salary. Invoked in 2011 when Princesa Sugehit paraded around arenas in a shirt that had "bimbo" on it. If you need an expert in bird law, though, hes your man. "[4] At the same time, people tend to presume that blondes are less serious-minded and less intelligent than brunettes, as reflected in "blonde jokes". He said "If your boss doesn't call me back within the hour his entire company is going under and he can expect twenty years in prison!" she thinks Patrick is actually a nice person, The Giddy Death of the Gays and the Strange Demise of Straights, Lamb: The Gospel According To Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal, It gets them abused, dismissed, mangled, and, in one case, killed, use her feminine wiles to control "Idanian", occasional flashes of being smarter than they initially appear, fits the stereotype to a much greater extent, inexplicable vulnerability to serious injury, literally not having a brain in many songs, his hatred of other blondes for their stupidity. In fact, most of the characters on this list are kind-hearted, generous and (unintentionally) hilarious. He's portrayed as distinctly observant, witty. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. I can see her in my mind and hear her, but not place what show(s) she was on. In fact, her hatred is so great Jeanne applies this line of thinking to all other blondes she meets, such as, Lavinia, the titular Little Witch of South African children's show, Holly from both the movie and musical versions of, Berri the Chipmunk, Conker the Squirrel's girlfriend from. (No connection with the last version starring the brown-haired Angelina Jolie.). A cult tried to recruit her once but you cant brainwash someone who doesnt have a brain. It will be recalled that there was a collaboration between Ken Berry and Jameson on the cabaret, which showed her impeccable talent. How has the dumb blonde trope impacted your sense of identity. This may be unintentional by the filmmakers but the blondes tend to get really elaborate deaths. Poor Coach could at least blame advancing age and a lot of beanballs for his failing noggin. Lindsay gets by in the competition thanks to her social game; while she knows she isn't all that smart, she doesn't have a mean bone in her body and is able to make friends, with moments of, Geoff isn't exactly the sharpest crayon in the box, being a stereotypical dudebro surfer, but he at least has his moments of stoner-like wisdom. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 dumb blonde characters in film and TV! And once hes done writing novels, Fred is helping out Daphne with her Investigative TV show. What followed with the series were movies like The Hot chick and Whats your number? She did not try to move away from the dumb blonde characters but her acts have been fun, sensuous and yes, blondish too. She provided, The "blonde bombshell": Kuhn defined it as "a blonde with explosive sexuality and is available to men at a price". Typically played a mom, and the name Sandy is in my head, but that could be me Mandela-effecting myself. "The idea of Buffy came from the very simple thought of a beautiful blonde girl walks into an alley, a monster attacks her and she's not only ready for him, Interpretation says this could be due to the influence of the, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, He was called that because all of his victims were blondes, not because he had blonde hair, She responds by saying she's a straight A student, Invoked unknowingly (maybe) by Rose McGowan for, Other blondes who get offed in the sequels include Cici from, Played straight in the film adaptation of. Country music entertainer Dolly Parton, aware of this occasional characterization of her, addressed it in her 1967 hit "Dumb Blonde". Here in this list are some of the evergreen favorite Ahh! He is voiced by actor Bill Fagerbakke, who also voices numerous other characters on the show. I'm not going to tell the same joke three times. *honorable mention to the Buddy Lembeck in Charles in Charge, SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most classic cartoons out there. April 1 2022, 7:00 AM PDT. Naruto isn't the sharpest kunai in the pouch, especially when it comes to. A blonde is taken to the hospital with severe burns on both ears and is asked how she got them. The Dumb blonde character is really famous and one of the most stereotyped characters in Hollywood films. While the trope is Older Than Steam, it really started to become popular in the 1940s and '50s with comic books, radio, and movies cementing the idea of the pretty but foolish blonde. Chris Griffin is the only blond member of the Griffin family, and is quite possibly, Hilariously inverted with the titular duo from, Downplayed with Ron Stoppable. It spawned a musical on Broadway, and two films released in 1928 and 1953. Ryan Schwartz and Dave Nemetz / Except for one case listed below, the blonde gets the last laugh and proves to be the smartest of the lot. But what about when you have the Dumb Blonde, the Innocent Blonde, or the Lovable Blonde in a slasher movie setting. Abdul Kalam. But we have to admit: They do say things that make us want to shake our heads in disbelief. This is Little Jeanne's opinion of Brandi Wine. Along with excellent academic performance, this 8-year-old has mastered multiple musical instruments thanks to her IQ of 159. Fans have continued to pay their respects to the cast of the original show, including Knotts, Jameson, Carson, Andy Griffin, Hal Smith, and George Lindsay, who have passed on. Cullen Moorland is an aversion. Here's how it goes, according to a posting on www.imdb.com: Kitty: I was reading a book the other day. Because Id be getting tons of annoying comments saying that I forgot to put her on this list. When the blonde is sexy rather than stupid, that's Everyone Loves Blondes. The response: An episode has Sabrina getting hit with an airhead virus that turns her into the stereotypical dumb blonde. We all know there are a large amount of tropes revolving around characters who happen to be blonde. All those years of huffing paint mustve taken a serious toll on the brainpower of this Paddys Pub employee, who quite literally cannot read. Test your knowledge with this article! The dumb blonde has been the subject of much humor through the years, and as we remember Reese Witherspoon in the movie "Legally Blonde," it's easy to dispel that notion. The dopey yin to Steve Urkels dorky yang, Waldo was always ready with a painfully dense observation that made Eddies head hurt. [40] In fact, dumb blonde jokes are overwhelmingly female-specific: according to an extensive search in various publications and on the Internet, about 63% of dumb blonde jokes are directed exclusively at females (compared to less than 5% that directly referenced dumb blond men). In a typical plot of this type, a blonde complains about the unfairness of the stereotype propagated by blonde jokes, with a punch line actually reinforcing the stereotype. Why? ", she's not nearly as dumb in the movie as she is in the book. Yes, she was actually the first Blonde Bombshell of the 1950s Hollywood era. She played the role of Jalene Naomi Connors, an escaped convict who works alongside "Big Maude," in the episode "Convicts at Large." Played by Andrew Koenig. 4 Hollywood actresses who played Dumb Blonde characters in movies, Top 20 Most Beautiful Indian Women 2022 [Updated], 7 Bollywood Movies that teach you life lessons, 4 MUST movies that should be on the list of every Rom-com lover, 12 Embarrasing situations for Bollywood stars, 10 Indian movies every teenager can relate to, 5 dialogues from The Dark Knight trilogy that had a deep meaning in them, 10 inspiring quotes by Dr. A.P.J. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Inverted by RM. When I say she played dumb blonde, I mean really, really dumb. Played by Trey Parker. Whoa! Remember how huge he was at that time? Revista Anagrama, Universidade de So Paulo. When Kariya says that he is walking on thin ice, his response? [6] In much of the Americas, the blonde stereotype is associated with being less serious or less intelligent. Now, Barbie has become one of the biggest brands. Was Ted Lasso Not Sad Enough, Vincent D'Onofrio Lobbies Dick Wolf for Return of Law & Order, Kim Cattrall to Return as Samantha in Season 2 of And Just Like That, The Ted Lasso Finale Planted the Seeds for Multiple Spinoffs Which, Somebody Somewhere Renewed for Season 3 at HBO, Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed Defends Nate's Polarizing Season 3 Arc. She provided, This page was last edited on 27 May 2023, at 23:58. If it's anything Shawshank Redemption, Seinfeld, or Kevin Bacon game related he's way more interested. Here's a look at. Two of the actresses who have remained beloved by many are Joyce Jameson and Jean Carson. It doesn't count if a blonde character happens to die in another genre. The show set out to subvert this trope with the titular character; she comes off on first acquaintance as a stereotypical Dumb Blonde, but turns out to be a clever, wisecracking. Unlike her brother Johnny, the Human Torch, Susan followed in her fathers footsteps. Here is a ranking of the 10 Most Profoundly Stupid Characters on Current Television Shows (Limit one character per show). I am pretty sure this is a TV actress and she was on a sitcom (I remember laugh tracks). "Shibuya ain't cold for ice, stupid!". Two of the actresses who have remained beloved by many are Joyce Jameson and Jean Carson. However, by the end of the book, it is revealed that at least, Miley's lack of participating in extracurricular activities, which she was unable to attend due to having to work as Hannah Montana, revealing the existence of the specials to the world on a whim, which has been shown (literally in previous seasons) to, This doesn't appear to be true - it was actually, (His snarkier, more down-to-earth half-brother, Alistair, is basically a, in contrast to how fatalistic she was as the. Similar jokes about stereotyped minorities have circulated since the seventeenth century with only the wording and targeted groups changed. Will that ever happen again? Your Google-fu let you down? [5] The latter stereotype of "dumb blonde"[9] is exploited in blonde jokes. He is the mastermind behind every trap set up to capture the supposed monsters. Although Scooby and Shaggy are the first ones to fall for Freds traps, his traps do get the job done. Heres hoping for a more honest blonde representation in animation. Thats my list of some of the smartest blonde cartoon characters that have appeared in American animation. Especially watch out for a Ditzy Genius or a Modern Major General. This is a carousel. [7][8], On the other hand, a blonde woman is often perceived as making little use of intelligence and as a "woman who relies on her looks rather than on intelligence. Originally she was a rugged brunette with zero game. Richard Stabone - Growing Pains Played by Andrew Koenig. The stereotypical assumption is that blondes are dumb. It only takes one or two of her countless tales about St. Olaf to realize that this retiree aint the sharpest tool in the shed. Extreme cases can make her the Cloudcuckoolander, or Too Dumb to Live. [23] During the 1950s, the blonde bombshell started to replace the Femme fatale as the mainstream media stereotype. First, as Sgt. Changs is closing another Bay Area restaurant, California advances 2 bills that could impact your grocery shopping, After job cuts, Meta to clamp down on remote work, require 3 days in office, Horoscope for Friday, 6/02/23 by Christopher Renstrom, Elizabeth Holmes profile reportedly caused turmoil within New York Times' newsroom, Things to do in Napa Valley during Bottlerock, plus hotels, In search of vegan food, I found a world-class Mendocino inn, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). The actress, who passed away in 1987, explained that interviewers were always surprised when they discovered that she wasn't a "dumb or victimized blonde.". [11] This stereotype became so ingrained that it spawned counter-narratives, such as in the 2001 film Legally Blonde, in which Reese Witherspoon succeeds at Harvard Law School despite biases against her beauty and blonde hair,[6] and terms such as cookie-cutter blonde (CCB), implying standardized blonde looks and standard perceived social and intelligence characteristics of a blonde. Played by Seth MacFarlane. George Lindsey, Andy Griffith & Don Knotts attend an "ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW" Reunion at the Disney MGM Studios, Walt Disney World Theme Park in Orlando, Florida on August 11, 1992. Played by Don Knotts. "The Comics", by Coulton Waugh, M. Thomas Inge, 1991, Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football Game, Prejudice and discrimination against redheads, Stereotypes of women in blonde jokes pp. The "fun girls" made their debut on the show in November 1962 in the "Barney Mends a Broken Heart" episode of season three. Played by Justine Bateman. 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