loser character theme

There is a stereotypical loser-like character with attributes like a dead-end job, no useful education, poor social relations etc.

35 total · 1 choice · 22 major · 12 minor

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movie: I vitelloni (1953) choice The title of the story translates to "The layabouts" and concerns a group of young men with few ambitions or prospects.
ahp2x36 major Sam was a 35 year old spendthrift who went begging to his father for money because he couldn't hold down a job.
as1985e2x01 major Lois were stereotypical prospectless character. Lois was so dependent on her work at a sleazy diner that she dared not defy her boss' request to cancel her wedding anniversary plans in order to work. Herbert had a go-nowhere job at the local wax-museum.
futurama1x01 major Fry was a loser in both the 31st and 20th century.
futurama1x11 major Fry was a college drop out in the 20th century and became one again in the 31st century.
futurama2x19 major Fry's stereotypical loser attributes were on display.
futurama3x07 major Fry's loser attributes ended up saving the world from the flying brains.
futurama4x07 major Fry was depicted as a 90s guy with a go nowhere job and no future.
futurama6x05 major Fry and Leonardo found that they were both losers, and then the Professor got a taste of this as well.
movie: Brokeback Mountain (2005) major Ennis complained of his poverty and go-nowhere job which he could not afford to lose - Alma left him because he could not support their family.