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* AmbiguouslyBi: There are some hints that he maybe a closet bisexual. While he does love his wife, he makes multiple remarks of being interested in the gay life style.
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* ChickMagnet: Judd is shown setting up a romantic Valentine's dinner with his date [[ItMakesSenseInContext with the help of raccoon waiters]]. He was later seen in the accompaniment of another love interest. Jessi had a ''huge'' crush on him, to the point of stealing one of his shirts. And a season 7 episode shows ''all'' of Leah's friends finding Judd attractive and making it clear to him.

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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Blonde and one of the nicer recurring characters.

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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Blonde Leak is blonde and one of the nicer recurring characters.



* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Judd is ambiguously AxCrazy, but he looks out for his siblings whenever they need him. Even when Nick told Judd he thought he hated him, Judd was quick to turn down the notion.

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Judd is ambiguously AxCrazy, but he looks out for his siblings whenever they need him. Even when Nick told Judd he thought he hated him, Judd was quick to turn down the notion.



** Nick and Andrew eventually discover that Jud is dating a single mother and seems to get along really well with her kid.



* PutOnABus: By Season 7 he's been put in a retirement home.



* FanDisservice: Caitlin's lactating breasts are shown in their heaving, veiny glory.



* ReluctantFanserviceGirl: Caitlin is creeped out when she notices Jessi staring at her breasts while she's feeding.



* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: She kills Badmitten when he was about to permanently override Coach Steve's mind.]]



* NobleBigot: The parents don't ''try'' to be homophobic, but they're reluctant to tell their children that Matthew is gay because they're unable to view his orientation in a non-sexual light. He eventually calls them out on this and they later try educating their children in a way that won't cause too much of a fuss.



* InnocentlyInsensitive: After awkwardly and bluntly asking Jessi whether she's Jewish, he reassures her that he loves "traditional Jewish sitcoms" like Series/{{The Nanny}}, Series/{{Seinfeld}}, Series/{{Mad About You}}, and Series/{{Friends}} (because of Ross and Monica, he says). Jessi also mentions to Matthew that his father said he likes her because [[CaughtUpInTheRapture the Rapture]] can't happen without her people.

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* InnocentlyInsensitive: After awkwardly and bluntly asking Jessi whether she's Jewish, he reassures her that he loves "traditional Jewish sitcoms" like Series/{{The Nanny}}, Series/{{Seinfeld}}, Series/{{Mad About You}}, and Series/{{Friends}} (because of Ross and Monica, he says). Jessi also mentions to Matthew that his father said he likes her because [[CaughtUpInTheRapture the Rapture]] can't happen without her people. He also feels the need to tell Jessi that "church" is like a synagogue for people who believe in God.


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* InnocentlyInsensitive: Jessi sees something wrong with Brittany playing with cutlery and saying that forks can't marry other forks.
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* LousyLoversAreLosers: Invoked; Greg and Shannon have been in a SexlessMarriage for some time, which eventually results in Shannon cheating on Greg with another woman, but Shannon fully admits it's not really Greg's fault per se. They started out as a young, loving couple in their 20's, but never bothered to explore their physical relationship beyond that, meaning that they simply grew bored with each other.
--> '''Shannon''': We were bad at it (sex) together.


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* TheLoinsSleepTonight: Greg is implied to have become outright impotent during the early seasons, likely due to his drug use, and was using erectyle dysfunction pills until eventually giving up on that too. Once he and Shannon separate, and he kicks his pot habit, this trope is averted, as he winds up with a girlfriend that he's almost 20 years older, [[spoiler: and ends up impregnating]].
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* NiceGirl: Caitlin is a very friendly, sweet-natured woman who does her best to have a good relationship with Jessi, even when the latter showed nothing but disdain for her. It’s this kindness that eventually wins out in the end, and the two begin to genuinely bond when Caitlin helps Jessi through her first yeast infection with no judgment.
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->'''Voiced by:''' Julie White

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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/LenaWaithe (Lena) & Quinta Brunson (Quinta)

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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/LenaWaithe (Lena) & Quinta Brunson Creator/QuintaBrunson (Quinta)
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->'''Voiced By:''' Jordan Peele (Cyrus) & Chelsea Peretti (Monica)

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->'''Voiced By:''' Jordan Peele (Cyrus) & Chelsea Peretti Creator/ChelseaPeretti (Monica)
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* ADayintheLimelight: The Christmas special details his backstory: [[spoiler:He was originally named Pretzel and belonged to an animal shelter worker who was killed by the Russian mob. After he killed most of the mobsters in revenge, Santa took a bullet for him his last act was to give him to Jay for Christmas.]]

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* ADayintheLimelight: ADayInTheLimelight: The Christmas special details his backstory: [[spoiler:He was originally named Pretzel and belonged to an animal shelter worker who was killed by the Russian mob. After he killed most of the mobsters in revenge, Santa took a bullet for him his last act was to give him to Jay for Christmas.]]
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->'''Voiced by''': Peter Capaldi

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->'''Voiced By:''' Creator/KatDennings (seasons 1-4), Chloe Fineman (season 5)

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->'''Voiced By:''' Creator/KatDennings (seasons 1-4), Chloe Fineman Creator/ChloeFineman (season 5)
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* PrecisionFStrike: Elliot, the [[NiceGuy soft-spoken]] and [[GoshDarnItToHeck incapable of fake anger]] guy releases his threatening first F bomb to Val.

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* PrecisionFStrike: Elliot, the [[NiceGuy soft-spoken]] and [[GoshDarnItToHeck incapable of fake anger]] guy releases his threatening first F bomb to Val.Val after the latter calls Diane by her first name.



* TookALevelInKindness: He used to be a product of his father's psychotic upbringing. After twisting a kid's nipples clean off his chest, Elliot had an epiphany and decided to be a NiceGuy from then on.

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* TookALevelInKindness: He used to be a product of his father's [[AbusiveParents psychotic upbringing.upbringing]]. After twisting a kid's nipples clean off his chest, Elliot had an epiphany and decided to be a NiceGuy from then on.
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Just watched Big Mouth S 06 E 3 Vagina Shame and confirmed her name is spelled "Caitlin".


* AgeGapRomance: Has this with Kaitlyn, his girlfriend after the divorce, who is stated to be twenty-five while he is presumably in his forties.

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* AgeGapRomance: Has this with Kaitlyn, Caitlin, his girlfriend after the divorce, who is stated to be twenty-five while he is presumably in his forties.



[[folder:Kaitlyn (UNMARKED SPOILERS)]]
!! Kaitlyn Grafton

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!! Kaitlyn Caitlin Grafton



* AgeGapRomance: Kaitlyn is twenty-six years old and is in a relationship with Greg, a middle-aged man with a teenaged daughter.

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* AgeGapRomance: Kaitlyn Caitlin is twenty-six years old and is in a relationship with Greg, a middle-aged man with a teenaged daughter.



* GoodStepmother: Kaitlyn and Greg are not married, but she tries to fill this role in Jessi's life, reassuring her about her role as a big sister and offering her assistance and comfort when she has a yeast infection.
* ShiksaGoddess: Kaitlyn is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment (in order to make Kaitlyn feel more at home).
* UnknownRival: Shannon dislikes her intensely, while Kaitlyn seems to bear no ill will towards her.

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* GoodStepmother: Kaitlyn Caitlin and Greg are not married, but she tries to fill this role in Jessi's life, reassuring her about her role as a big sister and offering her assistance and comfort when she has a yeast infection.
* ShiksaGoddess: Kaitlyn Caitlin is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment (in order to make Kaitlyn Caitlin feel more at home).
* UnknownRival: Shannon dislikes her intensely, while Kaitlyn Caitlin seems to bear no ill will towards her.

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''DNA is a hoax created by gay scientists''

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''DNA is a hoax created by gay scientists''scientists.''\\
''Women are supposed to be, like, seals: totally smooth, good with balls, and always clapping for you. ''

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Her name is officially spell "Kaitlyn".


* AgeGapRomance: Has this with Caitlin, his girlfriend after the divorce, who is stated to be twenty-five while he is presumably in his forties.

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* AgeGapRomance: Has this with Caitlin, Kaitlyn, his girlfriend after the divorce, who is stated to be twenty-five while he is presumably in his forties.



[[folder:Caitlin (UNMARKED SPOILERS)]]
!! Caitlin Grafton

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* AgeGapRomance: Caitlin is twenty-six years old and is in a relationship with Greg, a middle-aged man with a teenaged daughter.

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\n* AgeGapRomance: Caitlin Kaitlyn is twenty-six years old and is in a relationship with Greg, a middle-aged man with a teenaged daughter.



* GoodStepmother: Caitlin and Greg are not married, but she tries to fill this role in Jessi's life, reassuring her about her role as a big sister and offering her assistance and comfort when she has a yeast infection.
* ShiksaGoddess: Caitlin is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment (in order to make Caitlin feel more at home).
* UnknownRival: Shannon dislikes her intensely, while Caitlin seems to bear no ill will towards her.

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* GoodStepmother: Caitlin Kaitlyn and Greg are not married, but she tries to fill this role in Jessi's life, reassuring her about her role as a big sister and offering her assistance and comfort when she has a yeast infection.
* ShiksaGoddess: Caitlin Kaitlyn is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment (in order to make Caitlin Kaitlyn feel more at home).
* UnknownRival: Shannon dislikes her intensely, while Caitlin Kaitlyn seems to bear no ill will towards her.
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* TrademarkFavoriteFood: His trademark favorite grocery store is Trader Joe's. So much so that he gets a job and meets his new girlfriend there.
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* FreudianThreat: He threatens Andrew with castration more and more in recent seasons. While Andrew is having a steamy Zoom call with Bernie, he barges in with a screwdriver and says "your penis or your door". Later, when he catches Andrew at Nick's "hookup house", he threatens to "finish what the mohel started".
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* NiceGuy: They're both likeable and kind individuals and are excellent parents to Missy, albeit not without flaws.


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* PapaWolf: Downplayed as Cyrus is considerably more open-minded than most fathers, but he does want to protect Missy from harmful influences such as conformity and the restrictiveness of church.
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* GoodGirlsAvoidAbortion: A MushroomSamba sequence reveals that she had an abortion before meeting Marty. This is presented as a reasonable, albeit difficult, decision that she doesn't regret.

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* SoProudOfYou: After watching Elliot punch Seamus in the face, Jud is very impressed and proud of him. He even seems to be surprised of the feeling himself.
--> '''Jud''': Dad, I...love you?!

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* SoProudOfYou: After watching Elliot punch Seamus in the face, Jud Judd is very impressed and proud of him. He even seems to be surprised of the feeling himself.
--> '''Jud''': '''Judd''': Dad, I...love you?!


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* SerialKiller: Treated as a joke most of the time. But in season six his wife reveals that she has written down where the unmarked graves are.


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* GeniusDitz: Is barely conscious most of the time. But she is nonetheless aware of the very real possibility that her husband may literally murder her at some point. So she reveals to Jay that she has assembled a notebook detailing every crime that Guy has committed (including shell companies and unmarked graves) for use should he actually try to get rid of her.
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* ShiksaGoddess: Caitlin is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment.

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* ShiksaGoddess: Caitlin is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment.apartment (in order to make Caitlin feel more at home).
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* ShiksaGoddess: Caitlin is Unitarian and in a relationship with Greg, who is Jewish. This is [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]], however, since it's only mentioned when Greg puts up a Christmas tree in their apartment.
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!!Dr. Elliot Birch, [[spoiler: né William MacGregor]]

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!!Dr. Elliot Birch, [[spoiler: né William MacGregor]][=William MacGregor=]]]
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* BeserkButton: Don't ask about his father or his childhood. He's been trying to put that behind him for years.

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* BeserkButton: BerserkButton: Don't ask about his father or his childhood. He's been trying to put that behind him for years.



* PinkIsFeminine: Leah wears a magenta maxi skirt as part of her usual outfit. She also wears a pink dress during the birth control sketch of the Planned Parenthood episode.

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* PinkIsFeminine: PinkMeansFeminine: Leah wears a magenta maxi skirt as part of her usual outfit. She also wears a pink dress during the birth control sketch of the Planned Parenthood episode.

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* BeserkButton: Don't ask about his father or his childhood. He's been trying to put that behind him for years.



* MysteriousPast: Nick and his siblings know very little about Elliot's youth before he met their mother. When Nick tries asking, Elliot shows an uncharacteristic level of outrage.



* TookALevelInKindness: He used to be a product of his father's psychotic upbringing. After twisting a kid's nipples clean off his chest, Elliot had an epiphany and decided to be a NiceGuy from then on.



* MaleGaze: Andrew notices how good she looks in a swimsuit.



** In Season 6 Marty's treatment of Barbara finally takes its toll and she leaves him. It takes [[spoiler: a Freaky Friday-style episode to fix things]].



* FanDisservice: Marty's balls are a frequent source of vulgar humour. Even Maurice is grossed out by their size and weight. When Andrew is trying to avoid ejaculating, he pictures his father's gigantic balls.

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* FanDisservice: Marty's balls are a frequent source of vulgar humour. Even Maurice is grossed out by their size and weight.weight, noting that the weight of his testes causes his scrotum to be unnaturally smooth. When Andrew is trying to avoid ejaculating, he pictures his father's gigantic balls.



* HiddenDepths: Over the course of Thanksgiving Andrew figures out that Marty is still grieving his father's death and put so much effort into his turkey because it's how he expresses love to his family.
* IncrediblyLameFun: Befitting his cheapness and practical nature, his favorite hobby is breaking down and flattening cardboard boxes to make them easier to store.

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* HiddenDepths: Over the course of Thanksgiving Andrew figures out that Marty is still grieving his father's death and put so much effort into his turkey because it's how he expresses love to his family.
family. When Andrew and Marty have a FreakyFridayFlip, Marty reveals that he does have genuine feelings for Barbara but is unable to say them to her face.
* IncrediblyLameFun: Befitting his cheapness and practical nature, his favorite hobby is breaking down and flattening cardboard boxes to make them easier to store. He also enjoys sucking on peach pits while he's taking a dump.


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* ParentsAsPeople: Barbara eventually gets fed up with Marty yelling at her for next to no reason and walks out on him. She only comes back when she finds out that Marty was dangerously negligent of Andrew.


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* ReallyGetsAround: He's got loads of bastard sons and is outraged when they all meet each other.
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* VagueAge: Judd lives at home and isn't mentioned to be attending any school, but he is apparently old enough to buy alcohol for his sister's party.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: A segment of "Vagina Shame" is dedicated to her - specifically, her upset about having to have her baby by C-section.

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* HateSink: In addition to being an [[AbusiveParents abusive father]] to Elliot, Seamus is rude, sexist, and generally awful to be around. More than that, he shows no redeeming characteristics whatsoever and ends the season exactly the same as he began it.

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