Hank Hill

Hank Rutherford Hill is a fictional character and the main protagonist on the animated television series King of the Hill who sells Propane and Propane Accessories. Hank lives in the city of Arlen, Texas, works as the assistant manager of the local branch of Strickland Propane, and likes to drink beer in the alley behind his house with his friends. His voice is provided by series creator Mike Judge. The Economist described Hank Hill as one of the wisest people on television, and in 1997 Texas Monthly included him on its annual list of the most influential Texans.

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After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

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These are the funniest television characters ever created, as determined by the votes and selections of Ranker users. Lots of things make up truly iconic, timelessly funny characters... the actor, the writing, the supporting cast... but in the end, it's just the character that makes you laugh yourself weak.What are the funniest characters on TV? These are the characters that still make you roll on the floor no matter if you are watching new episodes or reruns from 20 years ago. A lot of the funniest TV characters of all time, like Homer Simpson and Stewie Griffin, tend to be cartoons but there are lots of funny characters that are real-life people too. Vote for your funniest picks and add any characters you see missing. If you want to really impact this list's order, make your own ranking and add it!

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List of TV's most memorable characters, of all time, chosen by the Ranker community. What makes a character live on in the public's memory, even years after the original run of their respective TV programs? In some cases, it's the amount of depth that the show's writers, actors and other creators were able to bring to the character over the course of many years. For many of the greatest TV characters of all time, audiences feel like they get to know personalities like Dexter Morgan from &quot;Dexter.&quot; Even after the show leaves the air, they may not want that relationship to end. (Thankfully, they don't have to, as many shows live on for years after their cancellation on DVD and in syndication.) The best TV characters are ones that you feel like you know and that you'd want to be friends with.TV has brought many famous characters to life who have been extremely compelling, even if they are not entirely likeable. Viewers may not wish to know dangerous, shadowy figures like Tony Soprano, Vernon Schillinger, and Omar Little in reality, but following their exploits safely from the comfort of your living room can be appealing. Likewise, people who might be aloof or downright unpleasant in real life - think &quot;Mad Men's&quot; Don Draper or Al Swearengen of &quot;Deadwood&quot; - can prove charming, even admirable, when seen at a distance, with the subtext and intricacy that a top long-running TV show can provide.Who is the greatest TV character ever? This list contains the names of the greatest, most fascinating, and most enduring fictional characters from TV of all time. Be sure to vote for your favorites, and if some of your favorite popular characters aren't represented, go ahead and re-rank the list to contribute to the discussion.

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Throughout the annals of TV history, cartoon stars have shone&nbsp;brightly, bringing joy to children and adults&nbsp;alike.&nbsp;With so many classics out there,&nbsp;from Looney Tunes to&nbsp;Hanna-Barbera&nbsp;to the likes of The Simpsons, South Park, Spongebob, and even He-Man, it seems impossible to create a definitive list of the&nbsp;greatest&nbsp;cartoon&nbsp;characters&nbsp;on TV. Yet it must be done. We owe it to these animated characters to compile them, vote, rerank, debate, and scream at our screens in agony at&nbsp;the tyranny of democracy. Have your say and support your favorite cartoon TV character by voting them up. Whether they be old cartoon characters or simply the most popular and famous, you&#39;ll find all the biggest names from classics below. And remember, just because a character is on a great show doesn&#39;t mean that character, alone, is one of the greatest of all time.

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The 1990s brought a wave of amazing, unforgettable programming designed specifically for kids. Let's rank 'em.

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The 1990s was a time when all types of cartoons were introduced to the general public and thrived within the the realm of pop culture. 90s cartoon characters are some of the most beloved of all time and certainly some of the most iconic. Characters range from more mature characters like Homer Simpson to Beavis and Butthead to classic children's cartoon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Blue, Rocko, and Doug Funnie.During the '90s, mature cartoons started to become popular with many teens and young adults. Mike Judge was at the forefront of this movement creating the aforementioned Beavis and Butthead TV show along with King of the Hill, whose main character Hank Hill can be seen on this list. These famous cartoons are the forefathers to characters like Peter Griffin, Stan Smith and the rest of the Seth MacFarlane universe. The same goes for the Nickelodeon cartoons of the same time period.Anyone can contribute to this list of who the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cartoon-characters-on-tv/greg-hahn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best cartoon characters</a> of the '90s is, which makes this ranking an accurate, real-time reflection of the crowd's collective opinion.If you have a favorite–boy or girl, blue, green, black, or yellow– that is not on the list, be sure to add it. It can be disputed that the '90s was the best time for edgy cartoon characters and this Ultimate List sets out to settle the dispute over who was the best character of that time. Rank your favorites or add whoever you see missing.

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List of the greatest fat guy, skinny wife couples. These are the couples that perhaps seem unlikely in real life -- a man of full proportions with a thin, beautiful wife. These TV couples, however, seem to work, whether they’re in dramas or comedies, from the past or present.&nbsp;The fat guy, skinny wife trope has been used so much that it has almost become a clich&eacute;. Ever wondered, then, why a large gentlemen ends up with a delicate wife on TV? Part of the reason surely comes from the fact that many of these fat guy, skinny wife pairings are on sitcoms. An overweight comedian secures a TV series and needs a wife character, so casting chooses an attractive woman, which is nothing unusual for TV. One of the best known examples of this type of fat man, hot wife pairing can be found in “<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-king-of-queens-episodes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">King of Queens</a>.” Would a Leah Remini marry a Kevin James in real life?&nbsp;Sometimes, though, the pairing of a fat guy with a thin wife makes sense. This is more often seen in dramas. Take “The Sopranos,” for example. Tony Soprano is a large man, but he has the position and power to warrant a hot wife. A stereotype unfair to women, maybe, but one which is sometimes true in real life. Of course, these pairings can also be seen on sitcoms, as in the case of Jay and Gloria on “Modern Family.”&nbsp;This list contains the greatest fat guy, thin wife couples on TV. Whether they’re funny or dramatic, realistic or far-fetched, these are the unlikely TV couples we love to watch. Check out these fat husband, skinny wife couples, and vote up your favorites.

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Lists about nerdy hobbies, franchises, and topics—and the sweet, socially awkward geeks who obsess over them.

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List of the greatest geeks in TV history. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nerd-characters-movies/jodi-smith" target="_blank">best nerd characters</a> ever to hit the tiny screens are ranked here in order of greatness. Sure some of the characters might have annoyed us, but we never changed that dial once they appeared onscreen. These men and women are absolutely hilarious and absolutely awesome -- oh, and absolutely nerdy. It usually happens on TV when the door knocks and the dad is really disappointed to see who is on the other side. Like the way Carl Winslow looks when it&#39;s revealed to be Steve Urkel on Family Matters. TV nerds of all genders are ranked, ranging from sexy geeks like Liz Lemon to neurotic nerds like Adrian Monk. Who studies dinosaurs better than Ross Geller? Who knows more Pawnee history than Leslie Knope? These geeks made us smarter and sillier, like Lisa Simpson and Willow Rosenberg. While Willow was always the best friend and Dwight Schrute is just one of the employees, people like Larry David and iCarly (yes, both geeks) got shows to their geeky selves.

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Beer knurds: What are your favorite brews? Vote on these lists to rank everything from the tastiest IPAs to the best brands to bring to a party to the greatest bartenders in film & TV.

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Imagine living in&nbsp;a world a la Roger Rabbit or Space Jam, where two and three-dimensional characters live and drink together in harmony. If you lived in such a place, the alcoholic cartoon characters everyone knows and loves would become your new bar-hopping best friends. Cartoon characters who drink might sound like an oxymoron considering&nbsp;cartoons are generally geared towards kids, but if the modern age taught anyone anything, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-childrens-cartoons-with-adult-humor/ranker-tv" target="_blank">adult humor and cartoons</a> go hand-in-hand. In fact, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-adult-cartoons/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">adult cartoons</a> feature all sorts of cartoon characters you'd see at a bar, some of whom appear just as often at a bar as they do at home. Looking at you, Mr. Simpson.Many of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-lovable-tv-alcoholics/awesomeballa" target="_blank">TV's most lovable alcoholics</a> appear on this list, and&nbsp;you may just want to sit down and talk with them about your own issues. But the possibility&nbsp;of drinking partners like Rick Sanchez and Sterling Archer opens the door to all sorts of outrageous and potentially dangerous adventures. But perhaps the best cartoon characters to have a beer with are people&nbsp;like Hank Hill, a down-to-earth drinker perfect for enjoying a cold one with the (cartoon) boys. Like alcohol itself, it all comes down to personal preference and what you can handle. Like Long Island iced-teas, some choices are more juvenile than others.

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List of the greatest and most memorable dads from through television history. Which TV fathers were the most inspirational? Who taught you the most about growing up and becoming an adult? Which TV fathers were just the funniest and most entertaining? Any TV dads who fit these criteria are eligible for this list, an attempt to drill down into the definitive answer to the question: "Who's the world's favorite TV Dad?"Vote: <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-tv-moms-of-all-time-v3">Favorite TV Moms of All Time</a>Classic sitcoms revolving largely around the family gave us a ton of Dads to choose from, and for the most part, they were traditionally good fathers. Guys like Rob Petrie, Andy Taylor and Howard Cunningham looked out for their kids, paid attention to their needs and gave them solid life and career advice.Through the '80s and '90s, pop culture got a bit a bit more realistic or cynical, depending on who you ask, and TV Dads became more of a hodge-podge of responsibility and immaturity, reflecting the real, complex and often difficult job of being a father. Though there remain the shining examples of great TV dads like Cliff Huxtable from "The Cosby Show" and Dan Conner from "Roseanne," you now had alternative views of fatherhood, like Homer Simpson and the iconic Al Bundy.But this list doesn't discriminate! If your favorite TV dads are likely to lose their kids at the mall, ignore them in favor of football and beer or forget their birthdays, vote for 'em anyway! Your old man would be proud.

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This list compiles the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-jovial-fat-guys-in-tv-history/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fat cartoon characters</a>, as ranked by television fans who know the difference between big-boned and overweight. Many <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cartoon series</a> have featured fat <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-all-time-pixar-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated characters</a>, so we've compiled the best obese animated characters that were featured in shows from classic and contemporary shows. Which characters appear on this list of the best fat cartoon characters? Of course, Homer Simpson of The Simpsons is one of our favorite chubby cartoon characters. We're talking the ordinary Homer, not even the jumbo-sized version from “King Size Homer.&quot; Naturally, other plump cartoon characters like Peter Griffin from Family Guy and Fred Flintstone from The Flintstones also appear on this list. Eric Cartman from South Park is also a great chunky cartoon character, one who has developed far beyond just being overweight.Where Cartman and all your favorite fat cartoon characters fall on this list? You can vote up your favorite obese and chubby cartoons to make ensure your that the end up on top. And if we missed any portly animated characters, don't hesitate to add them to the list!

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List of the best King of the Hill characters, with pictures and character bios when available. With so many funny King of the Hill characters, it&#39;s tough to say who the greatest really is without everybody weighing in on the discussion. Vote for your favorite King of the Hill characters and help make this list the ultimate source for who the best characters of the show are. King of the Hill character roles from every season are included, along with the names of the actors who play them. It&#39;s easy to find yourself missing these unforgettable characters, so make sure to watch more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-king-of-the-hill/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like&nbsp;King of the Hill</a>.

This ranked list of all King of the Hill characters includes obvious favorites like Hank Hill and Dale Gribble, but also some great side characters like Buck Strickland, Joe Jack, and Octavio.&nbsp;You can click each image for a larger picture of the character, and in some cases you can click the character&#39;s name for a more detailed description.

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Hank Hill

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