10 Cartoon Side Characters That Are Secretly Funnier Than The Main Cast

Despite their lack of screen time, the supporting characters in cartoon TV comedies are sometimes funnier than the animated leads. Animated comedies are free from many of the limitations that hinder their live-action brethren. For starters, an animated show’s cast can be much more extensive thanks to the magic of voice acting. This difference means cartoons have more recurring side characters who shine alongside — and sometimes outshine — the series’ protagonists.