10 Best Comedy Movie Characters Of The 21st Century

There are few better examples of comedy brilliance than Superbad. Bringing together the dream team of Judd Apatow, Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg meant guaranteed quality, but the film still managed to exceed all expectations. The film kickstarted the careers of Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, while also providing a gateway into the film industry for Michael Cera.

Following the lives of two high schoolers, Superbad offers a hilarious look into the trials and tribulations of trying to fit in. Seth and Evan are asked to bring alcohol to a party, but being underage throws a spanner in the works. The story is loosely based on the writer’s own experiences, with the two actually penning the script during their teen years.

While the focus may have been on the two lead characters, Superbad had something else up its sleeve. A huge reason for the flick's popularity was Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell. The awkward but strangely confident character provided endless quotes and viewers responded en mass to his ridiculous antics. It's very rare for a supporting character to outshine the lead, yet Fogell’s alter-ego spawned a huge wave of merchandise and now it’s tough to find someone who doesn’t have at least a McLovin t-shirt.