Why Goofy Is The Funniest Disney Character (& His 5 Closest Competitors)

Why Goofy Is The Funniest Disney Character (& His 5 Closest Competitors)

Could Goofy be the funniest Disney character in history, or is someone more hilarious than the iconic Disney Dog?

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Goofy is one of the titans of cartoon comedy. From his hyucking laughter and his over-the-top clumsy nature, the guy was practically drawn to be the avatar of slapstick humor. The dopey dog has left a legacy of laughs in his extraneous career, that much is undeniable, but one doesn’t have a reputation like that without some competition.

The character’s humor is what makes him immortal, but the Disney company has created several other characters with different comedic styles and attributes. Goofy will always be the standard when it comes to Disney comedy, with good reason, but there are some that have competed for his crown.

10 Goofy’s Timing

It’s a tale as old as time, but the secret to perfect comedy is just that. It’s all in the timing. Anyone can fall down a flight of stairs, take a pie to the face, or other forms of bodily harm for personal amusement and it is considered funny. Goofy, however, has mastered it brilliantly.

There’s a certain grace and acrobatic skill that go into every fall, every trip, every stumble, and every way he can get hurt and walk away with barely a scratch. Simply put, thank the animators.

9 Timon and Pumba

They’ve been one of Disney’s dynamic duo since the ’90s and even after the train wreck of a remake, Timon and Pumbaa are still two of Disney’s funniest pairs. Without them, there’d be no “Hakuna Matata” and Simba would be left to starve to death in the desert.

After their appearance in the original Lion King, Timon and Pumbaa have appeared everywhere from spin-offs to sequels to Disney park advertisements. If it’s one thing they match Goofy on, it’s longevity.

8 Goofy’s Pain Tolerance

Goofy has a quality that almost all great cartoon characters need to have in their arsenal, an impeccable resilience to pain. In many of his sports-themed short films, Goofy’s best cartoons can get surprisingly violent, sometimes even rivaling the graphic nature of a Tom and Jerry escapade.

Depending on the situation, he can brush off the bumps and the bruises, or he can walk away limping with stars spinning about his head. But it’s like Roger Rabbit always said, ” nobody takes a wallop like Goofy.”

7 Roger Rabbit

Speaking of Roger Rabbit, there are definitely some heavy Goofy-inspired influences in his creation. From his clumsy nature to his gangly frame and large feet, Roger is simply what would happen if Goofy were a different species and given a more elastic body.

Although he might give his canine counterpart some serious competition, the humor shared between Roger and Goofy are completely different flavors. Roger is far more over-the-top and not nearly as adaptable, but his fans still dream of his prayed for return.

6 Goofy’s Resilience

It’s one thing to be resistant to pain, but it’s another thing to spring back with renewed vigor. What separates Goofy from characters like Tom and Jerry or even Roger Rabbit is how quickly he’s able to snap back into action.

Like many cartoon characters, Goofy can take a beating. But where some might walk away with comedic injuries, i.e. flattened like an accordion, Goofy can sustain the injury briefly, but then bounce back to his natural form. Simply put, he takes a lickin’ but keeps on tickin’.

5 Mickey Mouse

No one could ever forget the leader of the club that’s made for you and me. Mickey Mouse might not be as physically comedic as Goofy is, but his reactions to the strange world around him make for some serious comic gold.

Mickey can stretch, squash, and change his form as many other cartoons do, but he’s a little more vocal and expressive than most when things start to go sideways. Where Goofy might take things in stride, Mickey will try to play back to whatever the situation demands.

4 Goofy’s Relatability

There’s a reason Goofy earned the title of the Everyman during his time in the ’50s. At some point, a Disney animator got the idea that if one Goofy was funny an army of them would be hilarious.

It’s through these cartoons that Goofy became more relatable. Viewers saw him behind the wheel of a car, in an office setting, even dealing with things like a smoking habit. As the saying goes, art imitates life.

3 Donald Duck

If there’s one of Goofy’s peers that could seriously give him a run for his money, it’s Donald Duck. But we’re Goofy’s sense of humor comes from a silly and happy nature, Donald’s comes from a place of pure, unbridled, and blinding rage.

Donald Duck is notorious for his temper tantrums. Not only does this follow tempered fowl have a short fuse, but an explosive demeanor that only gets bigger with age.

2 Goofy’s Lovable Nature

Whenever Goofy’s not taking physical abuse, falling over his own feet, or letting out a high pitch scream as he plummets down some long fall, he’s embracing that slice of life side that makes him absolutely endearing.

As seen in films like A Goofy Movie, this is particularly prevalent whenever his son, Max, is thrown into the mix. Goofy’s not just an everyman, but a loving fella who through his own way continues to show admiration for his friends and family. What he likes and brains he more than makes up for in heart.

1 The Genie

The only Disney character that could possibly top Goofy in terms of comedy, presence, and persona has to be the Genie. That’s largely due to the Unforgettable performance of the late great Robin Williams, but the record still stands.

Phenomenal Cosmic powers and equally impressive comedic chops, that’s what separates Aladdin’s blue best friend from any other previously mentioned character. With the ability to transform, imitate, and manipulate, there’s simply no one that can compare except maybe Goofy himself.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/disney-goofiest-funniest-character-explained-other-possibilities/

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