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Rainbow Pomeranian Lover from Central Illinois (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded)
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#1: Mar 20th 2011 at 6:13:52 PM

I'm a little confused on what counts as a Butt-Monkey. Does the character have to always be beat on by other characters or can it involve general bad luck that isn't caused by anyone? Also, can a character be both a Woobie and The Chew Toy, depending on audience reaction? Can a character be both at the same time, where their suffering is funny in some scenes and more pitiful in others?

FastEddie Since: Apr, 2004
#2: Mar 20th 2011 at 6:45:11 PM

A butt monkey is the writers' target for misfortune. Situations are the thing. The butt monkey is very frequently beloved by other characters.

The other question: yes.

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