Talented at the violin (in the show AND in real life), his character is quintessential in the development of both plot and his relationship with the other Stooges. Larry is lovable and usually the most under-appreciated of the trio (not taking Shemp into account, despite how pivotable his role was for the show). But screw PC ideologies, Moe's a classic character who steers the Stooges in the direction of comedy success. In the modern age, Moe is a manipulative, abusive, selfish, sexist pig who would be immediately rejected if introduced in this day and age. "I'm a victim of soy-kum-stance!" is a classic. It's not just the slapstick comedy, it's the also the well-timed lines and dialogue that are still funny almost a century later. From the accents to the slang, it's a time capsule of the comedy and vernacular of mid-20th century New York and such. If anything, it's a historical documentary of how people talked and behaved during the 1930's through the 1950's. I can't believe this show has been around for basically 90 years, and I'm only the second person to leave a review of this classic milestone in Hollywood comedy.
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