Exasperation
232. Exasperation (See also Frustration, Futility.)
- Carter, Sergeant Marine corps sergeant exasperated by Gomer’s ceaseless stupidity. [TV: “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” in Terrace, I, 319]
- Dagwood comic strip character exasperated over Blondie’s sale purchases. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118–119]
- Dithers, Mr . Dagwood’s boss; ever exasperated over Dagwood’s sloppy work habits. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118–119]
- Gildersleeve, Throckmorton P. comic character exasperated by nephew Leroy’s antics. [Radio: “The Great Gildersleeve” in Buxton, 101]
- Kennedy, Edgar film actor famous for “slow burn.” [Am. Cinema: Halliwell]
- Kowalski, Stanley exasperated by Blanche DuBois’ affected refinement. [Am. Lit.: A Streetcar Named Desire ]
- Kramden, Ralph frustrated bus driver projects exasperation toward his wife and Ed Norton. [TV: “The Honeymooners” in Terrace, I, 365–366]
- Lodge, Mr . Veronica’s wealthy father driven to distraction by Archie. [Comics: Horn, 87]
- Moe continually exasperated at Larry and Curly for their mischievous pranks. [TV: “The Three Stooges” in Terrace, II, 366]
- Ricardo, Ricky bandleader frustrated by Lucy’s mischief. [TV: “I Love Lucy” in Terrace, I, 383–384]
- Smith, Ranger park manager “driven bananas” by Yogi’s incorrigibility. [TV: “Yogi Bear” in Terrace, II, 448–449]
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