Julia Louis-Dreyfus from Veep, Steve Carell from The Office, and Jim Rash from Community
In the words of Michael Scott , “Remember when people used to say ‘boss’ when they were describing something that was really cool… now, ‘boss’ is just slang for ‘jerk in charge.’” Well, the big, bad boss trope has had its reign of terror. Welcome to the era of the awkward boss. Contemporary characters in management who know they’re no better than anyone else, but it doesn’t stop them from trying to leave their mark on their company.
Why Is the Bumbling Boss Archetype So Lovable? Close ✕ Remove Ads Bosses in film and TV have become tangible characters and no longer the distanct figures of corporate power than they used to be. The modern workplace comedy boss has been humanized, especially in mockumentary-style shows, by exposing their least impressive moments to the audience. These characters become endearing despite their obliviousness to sensitivity and incompetency because they feel relatable.
Related 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 Review: Quinta Brunson's Workplace Sitcom Is Still an A+ The laugh-out-loud ABC series is as strong as ever.
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