10. Dave Lister Red Dwarf
Rimmer: Lister? Is that a cigarette youre smoking?Lister: No, its a chickenDave Lister, the only surviving crew member of the Jupiter Mining Corporation ship Red Dwarf, was in stasis when the crew died and was let out only when it was considered safe to do so. Radiation being what it is and all. In order to stop him going stir crazy the ships computer, Holly, created a hologram of former crew member Arnold Rimmer to keep him company. A crew member who Lister despised.
Rimmer: If theres one thing I cant stand, its crazy people.Lister: Ok weve passed the test now, Rimmer. You can let us out.Rimmer: I cant let you out.Lister: Why not?Rimmer: Because the King of the Potato People wont let me. I begged him. I went down on my knees and wept. He wants to keep you here ... keep you here for ten years.The Cat: Can we see him?Rimmer See who?The Cat: The King!Rimmer: Do you have a magic carpet?Lister: Yeah. A little three-seater. The reason for this seemingly ridiculous choice of a man Lister once loathed, to keep him from going insane was that it would keep him occupied. And occupied he is! With Series X being aired at the time of writing, Red Dwarfs cult status has proved its mettle and Dave Lister continues to take any and every opportunity to wind up Rimmer with perfectly timed Wise Ass-ery. Smegging fantastic!