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This character is frequently seen as a sidekick to the lead, and will be a {{Hollywood Nerd}}ly type. Think of him as the guy who will grow up to become a neckbearded BasementDweller. He will likely speak as though [[NerdyNasalness his nose is constantly congested]], be allergic to practically everything in existence, pack a NerdyInhaler for his asthma, and go to absurd lengths to avoid any further ailments. Expect him to talk about his long list of medical issues openly and graphically whether he's asked to or not. His health issues are often implied to be psychosomatic, or {{Hypochondria}}: If this character [[TookALevelInBadass takes a level in badass]], expect them to clear up pronto.

%%* Felix from ''Theatre/TheOddCouple'', especially the TV series which {{Flanderized}} his allergies.

* Joe from ''Anime/DigimonAdventure'', although it's mostly just [[{{Flanderization}} played up]] in the dub. In the original, he comes over as the more mature and rational member of the group.

* Harold from ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama'' has shades of this. A lot of it is [[AllThereInTheManual confined to his online bio]], though he's also very scrawny and speaks in a congested voice. [[CoolLoser Cody]] and [[HomeschooledKids Ezekiel]] are two other nerdy characters who mention having allergies at some point in the series.

%%** Also, [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Brainy]].
%%* Harold of ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama''.

%%* Carl from ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron''

* {{Adorkable}} Communication Specialist Samantha Traynor from ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'': "I'm allergic to dust. And cats. And public speaking. And I take a proton pump inhibitor for my stomach. And an inhaler for asthma." She also takes what Shepard informs her is a placebo for headaches.

* Milhouse from ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' is this--in an episode where peanut products are banned from Springfield Elementary due to someone (later revealed to be Principal Skinner) having a life-threatening peanut allergy, Bart wonders aloud who it could. He and a bunch of other students initially assume it's Milhouse, since he suffers from quite a few allergies--however, Milhouse claims that he's the not one who's allergic to peanuts and claims that he's "only" allergic to honey, wheat, dairy, non-dairy and ''[[UpToEleven his own tears.]]''

** Ed is a sci-fi and comic book geek who has been known to have multiple allergies, like rabbits, dandelions, eels, and butterscotch pudding. He may also be allergic to cats as hinted in "Mission Ed-Possible.

* Milhouse from ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' is this--in an episode where peanut products are banned from Springfield Elementary due to someone (later revealed to be Principal Skinner) having a life-threatening peanut allergy and Bart wonders aloud who it could be, he and a bunch of other students initially assume it's Milhouse. However, Milhouse explains that he's "only" allergic to honey, wheat, dairy, non-dairy and ''[[UpToEleven his own tears.]]''

* Nick Szalinski from ''Film/HoneyIShrunkTheKids''
** Who is almost a carbon copy of his father, Wayne.
* Georgette in ''Film/{{Amelie}}''.

* Cameron from ''Film/FerrisBuellersDayOff''

* Creator/WoodyAllen in practically ''everything'' he's been in.
* Joel Glicker from ''[[Series/TheAddamsFamily Addams Family Values]]''.
* Among the four geeky leads in Film/{{Fanboys}}, Windows is this.

* Felix from ''Theatre/TheOddCouple'', especially the TV series which {{Flanderized}} his allergies.

* The eponymous character in ''The Nerd'' is like this.

* [[TheSmartGuy Bentley]] from ''VideoGame/SlyCooper'', at least until he [[TookALevelInBadass takes a level in badass]] in the sequels.

* Carl from ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron''
* Macie from ''WesternAnimation/AsToldByGinger''

* Kyle Brovlofski's cousin Kyle in ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''.
* Chuckie and his dad from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'' and ''WesternAnimation/AllGrownUp''

* ''WesternAnimation/CampLazlo'': Being an {{expy}} of Filburt, Samson is naturally this, having to resort to his "health buddies" once an hour.

** Also, [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Brainy]].
* Harold of ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama''.
* Gordy Rinehart from ''WesternAnimation/AngelaAnaconda''.

* Milhouse from ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': He's even allergic to ''[[UpToEleven his own tears]]''.

* Georgette in ''Film/{{Amelie}}''

* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory'': Dexter started out this way to further contrast him to his sister Dee-Dee, and make his Science Hero actions even more humorous, but he eventually grew into a BadassBookworm who could perform incredible physical feats even without technology. Later reversed in the [[SeasonalRot reboot seasons]].

* Judith Dinsmore, Rachel Tice's BestFriend, from ''WebAnimation/TheMostPopularGirlsInSchool''. For starters, she can't have gluten; she'll throw up red blood.

** Sheldon Cooper is usually healthy due to his highly regimented lifestyle, but succumbs very easily to illness (and becomes [[InsufferableGenius even more insufferable than usual]] when he does). Any deviation from his dietary routine results in serious intestinal distress.

* William Barfée in ''Theatre/TheTwentyFifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee''. Among other things, it's mentioned that a severe allergic reaction forced him out of the previous year's bee. He also has a "rare mucus membrane disorder" that produces chronic nasal congestion, and is sensitive about his personal space (among many other problems of socialization).

* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' is occasionally implied to be this. He's certainly pretty geeky to begin with (wears a button-down shirt tucked into his pants and a tie, has dorky interests, etc.) When he gets too [[DramaQueen worked-up]] about something, he'll start wheezing loudly. Mr Krabs also implied in one episode that [=SpongeBob=] takes allergy medication. In the first Christmas episode, he's so shocked to see Santa Claus that he basically has an extremely happy, excited asthma attack and then faints.

* Subverted by Gretchen from ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}''. She has the nasal voice, but otherwise doesn't have any known illnesses. Although she did catch a cold in the episode where Gus [[CompressedVice became]] TerrifiedOfGerms.
* Andrew on ''WesternAnimation/BigMouth'', who is JewishAndNerdy, apparently suffers from eczema, hemorrhoids, plantar fasciitis and a number of obscure allergies. Colophony in particular triggers a very bad allergic reaction. His Kangol hat causes him to suffer from blisters that literally sizzle and ultimately causes his skin to bond with the hat, so that when it is ripped off his hair goes with it.

* [[TheSmartGuy Bentley]] from ''Franchise/SlyCooper'', at least until he [[TookALevelInBadass takes a level in badass]] in the sequels.

This character is frequently seen as a sidekick to the lead, and will be a {{Hollywood Nerd}}ly type. Think of him as the guy who will grow up to become a neckbearded BasementDweller. He will likely speak as though his nose is constantly congested, be allergic to practically everything in existence, pack a NerdyInhaler for his asthma, and go to absurd lengths to avoid any further ailments. Expect him to talk about his long list of medical issues openly and graphically whether he's asked to or not. His health issues are often implied to be psychosomatic, or {{Hypochondria}}: If this character [[TookALevelInBadass takes a level in badass]], expect them to clear up pronto.

This character is frequently seen as a sidekick to the lead, and will be a {{Hollywood Nerd}}ly type. Think of them as the person who will grow up to be a neckbearded, basement dweller. He will likely speak as though his nose is constantly congested, have myriad absurd allergies (and it usually ''is'' allergies, unless he needs a NerdyInhaler for his asthma) and go to equally absurd lengths to avoid any further ailments. Expect him to talk about his long list of medical issues openly and graphically whether he's asked to or not. His health issues are often implied to be psychosomatic, or {{Hypochondria}}: If this character [[TookALevelInBadass takes a level in badass]], expect them to clear up pronto.

* There's one in ''Franchise/NationalLampoon's Film/VanWilder: Party Liaison''; He just goes by the name of "Sick Boy" most of the time.

* Kyle Brovlofski's cousin Kyle in ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''
* Chuckie and his dad from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'' and ''WesternAnimation/AllGrownUp''.

* ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants'' is occasionally implied to be this. He's certainly pretty geeky to begin with (wears a button-down shirt tucked into his pants and a tie, has dorky interests, etc.) When he gets too [[DramaQueen worked-up]] about something, he'll start wheezing loudly. Mr Krabs also implied in one episode that Spongebob takes allergy medication. In the first Christmas episode, he's so shocked to see Santa Claus that he basically has an extremely happy, excited asthma attack and then faints.

* Milhouse from ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': He's even allergic to ''his own tears''.

** Edd is yet another Filburt-inspired example, becoming most prevalent whenever he's in panic (in other words, every few minutes).

* In a creepy example, Cousin Arnie from ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold''. He's pale and has postnasal drip/sinus problems, and he's also a creepy sociopath with some kind of AmbiguousDisorder.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'': Double D is yet another Filburt-inspired example, becoming most prevalent whenever he's in panic (in other words, every few minutes).

* Arnold from ''Literature/TheMagicSchoolBus'', though his claims of illness/allergies ''could'' be a desperate attempt to avoid being taken on the (frequently bizarre and sometimes ''very dangerous'') field trips that Ms. Frizzle seems to be so fond of.