User blog:ACommonCarl/Would Different Family Groups Make For Better Side Characters?

I couldn't help but notice that the show kinda forgets the whole family dynamic. One of the main problems being that the Clincoln Mcloud episdoes can't really stand on their own without the sisters. Same thing goes for them individually if their story alone doesn't carry through.

That's why most people praise Season 1 to be where the show's wriring was at its peak. The episodes were all about using the family together.

That's not to say there aren't any good single character episodes which break the show's formula. What I am inferring is that through a single character, they can have more personal conflicts that can affect the family in their own ways. 'Party Down' 'House Music' 'Driving Miss Hazy' 'Spell It Out' 'Undie Pressure'

I for one think it's great that the show doesn't resort to having a one dimensional villian for every conflict. It just goes to show that everyone can have flaws (yes even Lincoln). It's interesting to see how far they will progress for the better.

It's all part of learning to live in a large family and what better way to expand on that idea than having the Loud Family relate to different groups with similar family problems?

An Only Child - They could handle Clyde a little better. Like maybe make him into the family's therapist that's not only for Lincoln.

A Normal Family - Cristina doesn't seem to be used to this weird and cartoonish nature around town.

Quintuplets - Not too fond of the Foxes.....

Annoying Neighbors - Dinkleberg!!!

Step Family - Moving in with in laws can be pretty tough.

Divorced - Bobby, Ronnie Anne and Maria used to be, until they moved in with the Casagrandes

An Orphanage - Another big house with kids that act like a family

Family Friends

A Family Babysitter - Carol PLEASE!!! We never get to see any of hers or Lori's backstory!

Grumpy Old Man - Mr. Grouse: MY YARD! MY PORPERTY!

Feel free to leave your suggestions for more town-centric side characters below.