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* ForgotICouldChangeTheRules: At the end, King Jaffe and Queen Aeoleon are arguing about what to do concerning their son. Jaffe insists that while he hardly wants to see his son unhappy, tradition insists that he would not be able to marry Lisa anyway, and he can hardly go against tradition. Aeoleon snidely retorts "I thought you were the ''King''."
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* ForgotICouldChangeTheRules: At the end, King Jaffe and Queen Aeoleon are arguing about what to do concerning their son. Jaffe insists that while he hardly wants doesn't want to see his son unhappy, tradition insists that he would not be able to marry Lisa anyway, and he can hardly can't go against tradition. Aeoleon snidely retorts "I thought you were the ''King''."
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* TookALevelInJerkass: In the sequel. He makes it clear in his final days that he has little respect for Akeem, completely loathes Semmi, and is ashamed of his own granddaughters for not being men who can one day ascend the throne. It probably doesn't help that he hasn't had Queen Aoleon to act as his MoralityChain in his last years.
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* TookALevelInJerkass: In the sequel. He makes it clear in his final days that he has little respect for Akeem, completely loathes hates Semmi, and is ashamed of his own granddaughters for not being men who can one day ascend the throne. It probably doesn't help that he hasn't had Queen Aoleon to act as his MoralityChain in his last years.
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* GoldDigger: When she thinks Semmi is a prince. [[PairingTheSpares She later latches onto Darryl]].
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* GoldDigger: When Her hypergamy is made apparent when she thinks Semmi is a prince. [[PairingTheSpares She later latches onto Darryl]].Darryl for the same reasons]].
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* AuthoritySoundsDeep: It goes without saying when the exalted ruler of Zamunda and master of all he surveys (and a concerned dad) is played by Creator/JamesEarlJones.
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* DemotedToExtra: He gets much less screen time in the sequel, only turning up a few times to dispense some words of advice to Akeem and to remind everyone yet again that [[RunningGag [=McDowell's=] is in no way related to [=McDonald's=]]].
* {{Foil}}: To King Joffer. Both men try to force their children to marry someone they don't want to, and can be stubborn and insensitive hardasses at their worst. The difference is that Cleo relents because he wants what's best for his daughter, while Jaffe caves because his wife convinces him to change the law. Their backgrounds are also different, with Joffer being born into money while Cleo is a SelfMadeMan. The sequel sees Cleo develop a loving relationship with Akeem and Lisa's three daughters, while Jaffe is completely ashamed of them for not being men.
* {{Foil}}: To King Joffer. Both men try to force their children to marry someone they don't want to, and can be stubborn and insensitive hardasses at their worst. The difference is that Cleo relents because he wants what's best for his daughter, while Jaffe caves because his wife convinces him to change the law. Their backgrounds are also different, with Joffer being born into money while Cleo is a SelfMadeMan. The sequel sees Cleo develop a loving relationship with Akeem and Lisa's three daughters, while Jaffe is completely ashamed of them for not being men.
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* DemotedToExtra: Egregiously so. He gets much less has little screen time in the sequel, only turning up a few times to dispense some words of advice to Akeem and to remind everyone yet again that [[RunningGag [=McDowell's=] is in no way related to [=McDonald's=]]].
[=McDonald's=]]]. He can also be spotted sitting with the rest of the family at Jaffe's funeral, but he has no dialogue.
* {{Foil}}: To King Joffer. Both men try to force their children to marry someone they don't want to, and can be stubborn and insensitive hardasses at their worst. The difference is that Cleo relents because he wants what's best for hisdaughter, daughters and is touched by Akeem's devotion to Lisa, while Jaffe caves because his wife convinces him to change the law. Their backgrounds are also different, with Joffer being born into money while Cleo is a SelfMadeMan. The sequel sees Cleo develop a loving relationship with Akeem and Lisa's three daughters, while Jaffe is completely ashamed of them for not being men.
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* TookALevelInKindness: He's mellowed out considerably in the sequel. Though he was never a bad guy to begin with, just very money-hungry.
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* TookALevelInKindness: He's mellowed out considerably in the sequel. Though he was never a bad guy to begin with, just very money-hungry.incredibly opportunistic.
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* ForWantOfANail: If Akeem had just taken a second to tell Imani to stop barking and hopping before leaving for America (or at some much earlier point within the next 30 years!) the conflict with Nexdoria might not have erupted. But then again, General Izzi would likely have found some other pretext to invade Zamunda.
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* BassoProfundo: Courtesy of James Earl Jones.
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!!!'''Played By:''' Madge SinclairCreator/MadgeSinclair
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* BecameTheirOwnAntithesis: Akeem started out as wide-eyed and free-spirited. 30 years later and he's become as stern and traditionalist as his father.
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* JerkassRealization: Towards the end of the first film, Jaffe notices how saddened Akeem was at having to give up on love and agree to an arranged marriage. Aloleon convinces him to use his status as king to change the laws so that Akeem can marry Lisa.
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* HypocriticalHumor: He snarks at Akeem getting overpowered by his own daughters, to which Akeem suggests Semmi try them on for size. Semmi immeditely excuses himself.
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* ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe: [[spoiler: Mirembe was not prepared for Lavelle's romantic interest in her.]]
* NiceGirl: Mirembe is very friendly and open-minded.
* NiceGirl: Mirembe is very friendly and open-minded.
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* AffablyEvil: For all of his threats of waging war with Zamunda, Izzi is perfectly willing to give Akeem any number of alternatives to war.
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* HeadTurningBeauty: Lavelle notices her sex appeal on sight and initially considers marrying her, but the time spent preparing for his rite of passage allows Lavelle to have second thoughts and choose a bride he connects with on more than just a physical level.
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* VagueAge: Just like the barbers, he appears to be at least in his sixties circa 1988, only to still be active 30 years later.
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* DiscoDan: Randy didn't update his fashion sense with the times, which makes him look especially pathetic given how badly he's aged.
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* SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome: His death kicks off the plot of the second movie.
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* SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome: His death from old age kicks off the plot of the second movie.
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The Queen of Zamunda, Aoleon, tends to speak her mind, putting her on good terms with Akeem.
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The Queen of Zamunda, Aoleon, tends to speak her mind, hermind, putting her on good terms with Akeem.
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* PosthumousCharacter / TheCharacterDiedWithHer: Madge Sinclair's passing in 1995 saw to it that Aoleon would be absent from the sequel; it's causally mentioned that she has passed away.
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* PosthumousCharacter / TheCharacterDiedWithHer: Madge Sinclair's passing in 1995 saw to it that Aoleon would be absent from the sequel; it's causally mentioned all but explicitly stated that she has passed away. Otherwise, she’s referred to in past tense.
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!!!'''Dubbed By:''' Creator/MedHondo (European French)
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* NeverBareheaded: Saul is always seen wearing a brown fedora.
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* CatchPhrase: "That boy good!"
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* CatchPhrase: "Vat is dat, velvet?"
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* GutturalGrowler: Has a very raspy voice.
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* WomenAreWiser: It is the Queen who tells King Jaffe to "put a sock in it" when he continues to block their son's pursuit of true love, and tells Akeem to run after her. She later compels her husband to change the law so that Akeem can marry Lisa
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* HappilyMarried: To Akeem in the sequel. Despite some friction caused by finding out he has a son with another woman, their love for each other is still going strong after over thirty years of marriage.
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* SpitTake: Semmi does one after being hit on in a bar by a CreepyCrossdresser... that wasn't supposed to be a crossdresser. "She" was played by Arsenio Hall, [[TalkingToHimself hitting on himself]].
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* SpitTake: Semmi does one after being hit on in a bar by a CreepyCrossdresser... that wasn't supposed to be a crossdresser. "She" was played by Arsenio Hall, [[TalkingToHimself [[ActingForTwo hitting on himself]].
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* BerserkButton: Challenging Joe Louis' status as the greatest boxer or his own as TheGump is always met with yelling and profanity.
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* BerserkButton: Challenging Joe Louis' status as the greatest boxer or his own as TheGump meeting famous people is always met with yelling and profanity.
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* BigSleep: He simply announces, "I'm going to die now" and calmly closes his eyes as he passes away.
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* BrutalHonesty: He expresses things in a clear and accurate way, without attempting to disguise its unpleasantness.
* BrutalHonesty: He expresses things in a clear and accurate way, without attempting to disguise its unpleasantness.
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* NiceHat: Never seen without a fedora.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: When Akeem is railing against the oppressively confining rigidity of his life of wealth and privilege, he does concede that he is not entirely opposed to having his gorgeous female servants bathe him every day.
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[[caption-width-right:300:''"Defend yourself, you sweat from a baboon’s balls."'']]
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Akeem and Lisa’s middle child.
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Akeem and Lisa’s youngest child.
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* SmallRoleBigImpact: Akeem turning down her hand, which lead her to being mentally scarred from barking like a dog, sets the Nextdooria plot in motion for the sequel.
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