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Re:The Simpsons by the Data by asgardiator on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @02:10PM (#12599882)
Smithers is literally the archetypal sycophant.
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Re:The Simpsons by the Data by mikeash on Wednesday September 28, 2016 @05:09PM (#12601385)
I don't think that's true. A sycophant is motivated by the desire for advancement, and is typically insincere. Smithers is sincere and motivated by love, which makes him much more interesting.
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