Top 10 Cartoon Characters We Feel Most Sorry For

Cartoon characters who most deserve our pity are characters who are annoyed, abused, or treated like dirt by other characters.

The Top Ten

Squidward Tentacles (Spongebob Squarepants)

Squidward Tentacles is a fictional character voiced by actor Rodger Bumpass in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants.
Squidward has a very abrasive attitude, often wanting to be left alone, and he displays a misanthropic nature. He prefers solitude and enjoys playing the... read more

I still don't ever at all even feel really very sorry for him in life, for how lonely, miserable, grumpy, grouchy, and cynical he always is. He says that he hates his job at the Krusty Krab, and also even tells SpongeBob SquarePants explicitly in the season 3 episode "Just One Bite," "Oh please, I have no soul!" (Evil laughs and cackles with the fires of Hell like Hellfire).
It's also just as if sloth is the deadly sin that befits him in life, unlike his boss, Eugene Harold Krabs, who is so greedy and stingy that it is always such a repugnant vice. Sloth could be considered an even more trivial term compared to such greed in life.

I can relate to this guy. When I was in school, trying to mind my own business on my computer indoors, I encountered many annoying kids who wouldn't leave me alone. I kept telling them to go away, but they never listened. This happened when I was in eighth grade and it still continues!
These kids aren't very mature for ninth grade (my current grade), and I have to deal with this annoyance every single time at school. Even in my class, when I encounter annoying children, I run out to the corridors to avoid them. They are the reason I've had mental health issues, and it's surprising nobody has noticed this until now.
The counselors always defend the kids and lecture me. Luckily, I haven't been suspended, but I get blamed often, and I'm sick of it. My throat hurts from yelling at them because they never listen. I'm sure Squidward has similar problems in his life.
Trust me, Squidward and I have a lot in common, except I like SpongeBob and Patrick.
Meg Griffin (Family Guy)

Megan "Meg" Griffin is a fictional character from the animated television series Family Guy. She is the teenage daughter of Peter and Lois Griffin and often portrayed as a social outcast. Meg was originally voiced by Rachael MacFarlane in the pilot, then by Lacey Chabert for the first season, and has... read more

It sucks being Meg. Living with a family that always treats her like crap, they make fun of her, abuse her, and Peter constantly farts on her. There was a time when the family cared for her, but over the years, they stopped caring.

#EndMegAbuse
Cut it out, Seth MacFarlane! Meg has had enough! Sometimes, he doesn't know when to kill a gag that has worn out its welcome well before the show's decline. Meg is too smart and pretty for this! It's no surprise Seth MacFarlane doesn't know how to write teenage girls! It's common knowledge!
Chuckie (Rugrats)

Really, his life has to be hard? He has to be afraid of everything? He has to be tormented by the evil Angelica? His mother had to leave him when he was a baby? Come on Klasky Csupo, stop picking on an innocent two-year-old!

His life isn't that hard. But still, imagine being him for one day.

I feel sorry for Chuckie. If it wasn't for Angelica, he would have had a better life with Tommy.
Sheldon J. Plankton (SpongeBob SquarePants)

Sheldon James Plankton, commonly called Plankton, is a character in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is the owner of the Chum Bucket and the main antagonist to Mr. Krabs. Plankton is known for his schemes to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

Plankton is an emotionally abused, occasionally suicidal bum who can barely keep his business afloat. He is constantly mocked and hurt by someone who used to be his friend, and now he lives with a fake wife who constantly points out his failures.

What's so bad about giving him the Krabby Patty Secret Formula? Krabs getting a penny less a day?

Let's just forget all of the evil things he has done. Mr. Krabs has to blast him out of his restaurant.
Butters Stotch (South Park)

Leopold "Butters" Stotch is a fictional character from the animated television series South Park. He is voiced by series co-creator Matt Stone and is loosely based on co-producer Eric Stough. Butters is known for his naive, cheerful personality and often finds himself in unfortunate or absurd situations... read more

His parents are the worst parents I have seen, at least in a cartoon. They need to be arrested. Butters needs better parents!

I feel really bad for Butters. His parents are horrible to him and always ground him for no reason.

His parents always have to abuse him.
Wile E. Coyote (Looney Tunes)

Wile E. Coyote is a character from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. He is best known for his persistent but unsuccessful attempts to capture the Road Runner. These attempts often involve elaborate traps and devices that usually backfire on him in humorous ways.

The Road Runner always taunts him. That's pretty mean. It's like all his actions and attempts to catch him are justified. Luckily, he does catch him in Family Guy.

Similar to Tom and Jerry, I found it frustrating to watch him continuously try and never manage to catch his nemesis.

I want Acme's favorite customer to win just once. Then again, that would make him look worse than ever.
Tom (Tom and Jerry)

Thomas "Tom" Cat is a fictional character and one of the title characters in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's series of Tom and Jerry theatrical cartoon short films. He is known for his long-running rivalry with Jerry Mouse. The series began in 1940 and became one of the most famous cartoon duos in animation history... read more

Childhood is when you like Jerry and admire his cleverness. Maturity is when you understand Jerry is a jerk and you feel sorry for Tom. So true!

Jerry always harms him for his own amusement.

Can't Tom truly win just once?
Charlie Brown (Peanuts)

Charlie Brown is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Peanuts comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz. The comic ran from 1950 to 2000 and is considered one of the most influential and popular comic strips of all time. Charlie Brown is known for his kind nature, persistent efforts,... read more

He's the only child who gets rocks for Halloween.

He tries so hard to do things right but always ends up failing miserably. Then he has to deal with people like Lucy who never give him a break.

Remember the football prank?
Kif (Futurama)

He becomes Zapp Brannigan's scapegoat anytime he screws up and always gets treated like dirt.

Zapp is such an idiot, and Kif is Amy's boyfriend. He's a good one.
Cody (Total Drama World Tour)

Cody had a tough time in World Tour. He was continuously stalked and harassed by Sierra, who touched his belongings. I understand he stalked Gwen two seasons prior, but Sierra took things to a new low. She never left him alone, to the point where he voted for her in every single elimination ceremony. This kind of behavior is why Tord left Eddsworld. All Cody wants is some privacy. Please leave him alone.

Poor Cody! He gets all the bad luck. He wanted to date Gwen, but she didn't like him back. He's so sweet and kind.

The Newcomers

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Marco Diaz (Star vs. the Forces of Evil)

Marco Ubaldo Diaz is the deuteragonist of the Disney XD animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil. He is known for his cautious personality and martial arts skills, which complement Star Butterfly's chaotic nature. Over time, Marco becomes more confident and adventurous, eventually forming a romantic... read more
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Marceline (Adventure Time)

Marceline Abadeer, also known as Marceline the Vampire Queen, is a fictional character in the American animated Cartoon Network television series Adventure Time, created by Pendleton Ward.
She is the daughter of Hunson Abadeer and is known for her mischievous personality, including pulling pranks... read more

The Contenders

Jonathan (Rugrats)

I do feel sorry for him. His boss, Charlotte Pickles, is oblivious, gossipy, and shallow.

When he's not being screamed at by his demanding boss Charlotte, he's stuck looking out for her bratty kid Angelica.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)

He's too pure to be a villain. He was abused in his childhood and was forced to be the family garden gnome. His parents didn't let him play with toys.

Oh, Perry the Platypus, you have yet to see my latest Inator. It is the Perry-B-Goneinator!
..Rrrrrr. Oh, dang it, Perry!
Timmy Turner (The Fairly OddParents)

Timothy "Timmy" Tiberius Turner is a ten-year-old boy who is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated series The Fairly OddParents, created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. He is known for having fairy godparents who grant his wishes, often leading to comedic and chaotic... read more

Believe me, he's a 10-year-old who often gets into dangerous situations in cartoonish ways. How does the show portray child abuse like that? I've never seen child abuse in real life, and I think this has gone too far. Getting eaten by animals (e.g., piranhas, bears, crocs), getting crushed by objects (e.g., anvils, pianos), and getting killed by people (Francis, Vicky, Crocker) is too much. I'm glad the show has toned it down a bit, but I don't think you should see a real kid getting killed in cartoonish ways. I like the show, but the writers have gone too far.

Why do Squidward and Meg get all the attention? They're not cute. This kid, however, is. This poor little guy gets abused all the time and nobody cares!
Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)

Courage is a fictional character and the titular main protagonist of the Cartoon Network animated series Courage the Cowardly Dog. The show originally aired from 1999 to 2002. Courage is a pink dog who often finds himself facing bizarre and supernatural threats to protect his owners.
Edd (Ed Edd N Eddy)

Edd, mostly referred to by his nickname "Double D," is one of the three main characters in the Canadian-American animated television series Ed, Edd n Eddy. He is the most intelligent of the trio and often serves as the voice of reason. Despite being physically weaker than the other Eds, Edd is known... read more
Lindsay (Total Drama Island)

Since the beginning, Lindsay has always done whatever Heather demands from her, and all she gets in return is crap. Heather later gets her eliminated.

She should be number one! Heather used her, and I was so glad when she cussed at her. That action proves she isn't as dumb as we think she is.

She doesn't even realize when she's being taken advantage of.
Kenny McCormick (South Park)

Kenneth "Kenny" McCormick is one of the main characters in the animated adult television series South Park. He appears alongside his close friends Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Eric Cartman. Known for his consistently muffled speech and frequent deaths in early seasons, Kenny has become one of the... read more

I feel really bad for him. He always gets killed in every episode.
Mrs. Puff (SpongeBob SquarePants)

She always goes to jail because of SpongeBob, and she would rather stay in jail than deal with him.

This makes sense. Her career will always seem bad just because of one incompetent student.

I feel very sorry for poor Mrs. Puff because she has to suffer through SpongeBob SquarePants, who is "unteachable" due to his boundless optimism. Also, he is a sponge and boneless, making him superficial with a huge lack of depth, like a shallow person rather than a profound one.
Dexter (Dexter's Laboratory)

Dexter is a fictional character and the titular main protagonist of the Cartoon Network animated series Dexter's Laboratory. He is a boy-genius with a secret laboratory filled with inventions and experiments. The show was created by Genndy Tartakovsky and originally aired from 1996 to 2003.

In almost every episode, Dee Dee breaks into his lab and destroys most of his inventions.
Rocko (Rocko's Modern Life)

Rocko is the fictional main character from the cartoon Rocko's Modern Life and the comic book series of the same name. He is an Australian wallaby who immigrated to the United States and lives a modest life surrounded by quirky neighbors and friends.... read more

I'm convinced that the show's theme song intro sequence was actually him having a nightmare about the amount of abuse he's suffered throughout his life. And that's just the beginning of the show.

I feel so sorry for Rocko! I just want to cry for that poor wallaby! If it wasn't for Edward Bighead, Rocko would have a better life! Rocko rocks! The Bigheads suck!

Yep, it's pretty sad, but I know some people actually have it worse.
Harley Quinn (Batman: The Animated Series)

She's loyal to the Joker, but he's all take and no give.
Hans Moleman (The Simpsons)

Hans Moleman is a recurring character on the animated television series The Simpsons. He was created by series creator Matt Groening and is voiced by Dan Castellaneta. Moleman first appeared in the episode "Principal Charming" and is known for his frail appearance and frequent misfortunes.

This Simpson character deserves better.
Milhouse Van Houten (The Simpsons)

Milhouse Mussolini Van Houten is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. He is voiced by Pamela Hayden and was created by Matt Groening. The character's name includes Mussolini as a joke and Milhouse, which was President Richard Nixon's middle name.

He is really nerdy and always gets bullied.

His dad sleeps in a racing car. Do YOU?
Shego (Kim Possible)

Shego is a fictional character from Disney's animated television series Kim Possible, voiced by Nicole Sullivan. She is the sarcastic and powerful sidekick of the main villain, Dr. Drakken. Shego was formerly a superhero before turning to a life of crime.

You should have Ezekiel (Total Drama Island) as number one! He's been abused to the point of not even knowing himself!

How can she stand being Dr. Drakken's sidekick? She's better at being a villain than him and most other villain characters. She actually took over the world in A Sitch in Time, but since then, she just puts up with Drakken's stupidity and willingly follows his orders.
Eugene Horowitz (Hey Arnold)

Eugene gets my vote. He's always crashing into everything and getting hurt constantly. Everything good that happens to him gets broken, destroyed, or ruined. His classmates treat him like dirt, and he thinks it's totally okay, probably because it's been like that for a while. Rhonda, the queen bee, calls him and some other characters a "geek," and everyone, heck, even Arnold for a while, goes along with it like it's fine. The only character who hasn't laughed at him or made a rude joke about him is Arnold, and he tries to get people to be nice to him, but nobody listens to him anyway. Sorry, I got a little carried away there.

I always feel really bad for him. He has such bad luck. He's a really good person, and he always is positive. Remember the first or second episode, where Arnold accidentally broke Eugene's bike that he's always wanted? I thought he was going to get really angry, but he's actually really nice, and throughout the episode, he has a ton of bones broken, but he still had a great time. He's awesome.