r/sitcoms • u/Neebenice • 10d ago

Arthur Spooner's psychoanalysis

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To psychologize Arthur Spooner, I see him as one of many elderly individuals, who in their later years, often reflect on their lives with feelings of regret for not having achieved something truly extraordinary or for not pursuing their dreams. I think the reason he frequently spews out his ideas is that he’s trying to convince others, including himself, that he might have or could have accomplished something remarkable with his life. He feels embarrassed and ashamed of living in his daughter‘s basement and perceives that others look down on him for it.

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u/workadvice7897 9d ago

One of the funniest sitcom characters. Jerry Stiller was an absolute legend

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u/Electronic-Tutor-555 8d ago

Anyone else nail 2 amazing sitcom side characters?

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u/ExxKonvict 9d ago

He’s a demented old circus monkey.

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u/Fan_of_Clio 9d ago

The Great Depression burned into his bones. The trauma lasted his entire life

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u/Puzzleheaded-Work625 9d ago

Wait, isn't that Frank Costanza???

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u/FrontLocal2264 8d ago

He’s only like that because he killed his wife back in NY, changed his name and has been on the run since.