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[โ€“] codexarcanum@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This process is called Flanderization, whereby a character on a long running show becomes a self-parody as their most distinctive traits and behaviors are amplified again and again. It's named for a popular side character Ned Flanders, from the show the Simpsons. Though arguably Ned undergoes more permanent personal growth than any other character on the show.

Ironically, Flanders is nothing compared to what happens to say Lisa.