Grating Ratings: The Three Stooges
There are two types of people in the world: Moe people, Larry people, Curly people, and people who can't count very well.
- Moe: A- The leader, the (relatively) smart one, and the bully. Viewers always wanted to smack the sense into Larry and Curly, and Moe's the one who did it.
- Larry: B Larry always seemed like the comedic third wheel. Slapstick is fun, but pulling your hair out for the twentieth time isn't.
- Curly: A Curly always stole the scene as the dimwitted, naive, and lovable goof ball. Plus, he was built for the part.
- Shemp: B Shemp often gets the bad rap as being the "Curly replacement," but he was actually one of the original Three Stooges before his brother Curly replaced him. (After Curly's stroke, he returned to the group.) Though Shemp was by far no Curly character, his chemistry with Moe and Larry was always a great fit.
- Curly-Joe: D Once Shemp was out, The Three Stooges just weren't the same.
Please feel free to leave a comment. What do you agree or disagree with, and why? What do you wish was included that I didn't cover here?
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July 28th, 2007 at 17:12
I have a nomination for the sixth and perhaps most unknown stooge—- Larry Ballance, Chambers Camp circa 1992
July 28th, 2007 at 17:14
That region puts out lots of stooges now, don't they?
July 28th, 2007 at 17:27
A veritable factory of "wise guys, huh!"
By the by, loved the commercial. I see the by far more lovely half was tricked or trapped into assisting. Wishing you all well