# What one object would you most strongly associate with a tv character?

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**Created:** [January 19, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-object-would-you-most-strongly-associate-with-a-tv-character/958084 "2022-01-19T23:37:46Z")\
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Since I did Laverne, Shirley’s would be Boo Boo kitty. These are all great BTW!

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From _30 Rock_  
Kenneth Parcell’s page jacket  
Frank Rossitano’s ball caps

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Also his cookie jar and mobile home.

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Doctor Who’s scarf.

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Bart Simpson’s skateboard.

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I was about to say that

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Maggie Simpson’s pacifier.

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Fred Sanford’s Big One.

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Dr. Gonzo Gates’ dirty motorhome – “Titanic”.

Rick Simon’s Power Wagon.

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Crazy Harry’s plunger detonator.

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Earl’s list.  
Crab Man’s turtle.

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Wojo’s autographed baseball.  
Buddy Sorrell’s cello.  
Goober Pyle’s “Jughead” hat.  
Maxwell Klinger’s earrings.  
Kojak’s lollipop.  
Marty Crane’s cane.  
Oscar Madison’s cigar.  
Mary Ann Summer’s coconut cream pie.  
Uncle Fester’s light bulb.  
Mary Richards’ hat.  
Michael Scott’s coffee mug.  
Schneider’s tool belt.

mmm

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> [@terentii](#):
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> Al Bundy’s remote control.

Al Bundy flushing his Ferguson toilet.

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/jHQWPI8JNxk/maxresdefault.jpg "Married with children that's a man's flush") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQWPI8JNxk)

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Lisa Simpson’s saxamaphone.

Homer gets a doughnut. Or a Duff beer.

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/21x7KObESV0/hqdefault.jpg "Homer Simpson - Saxamaphone") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21x7KObESV0)

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Ginger Grant’s slinky white nightclub dress.

Mary Ann’s French Maid outfit. 🥰

The Skipper’s “Skipper” cap.

Gilligan’s sailor hat.

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Constable Benton Fraser’s Stetson campaign (Mountie) hat.

Detective Ray Vecchio’s 1971 Buick Riviera.

Sam and Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevy Impala.

The Rifleman’s rifle (an anachronistic 1892 Winchester).

Kendra’s favorite stake, “Mr. Pointy”.

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Rose Marie’s hair ribbon

All the Golden Girls: cheesecake

Martin Crane’s beer can (or Eddie)

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Thurston Howell’s ascot and Panama hat.

Lovey Howell’s _lorgnette_.

Josh Randall’s 1892 “Mare’s Leg” Winchester.

Bat Masterson’s cane and Derby hat.

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Geordi’s VISOR. Sophia’s purse

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Ferrari 308, Magnum-mobile.

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