On the typical US TV sitcom, there can be a wacky neighbor character: another character whose primary inclusion into the situation is that they live in walking proximity to our protagonists. The wacky neighbor usually comes in two flavors:
- The well-to-do neighbor, who has all their shit together to an unsettling or impossible degree. They may have rarefied tastes, obscure interests, and unconfirmed bachelorhood. They exist as a foil to our main protagonist, who is too preoccupied with their everyman's dilemmas to experience the joie de vire for which our neighbor has the time. The well-to-do is a good listener and is full of zen-like wisdom to help propel the story forward.
- The ne'er-do-well neighbor, who is constantly careening from one scheme to the next. They may have bizarre tastes, juvenile interests, and heteronormativity that is nearly toxic. They can't hold onto a job or onto a partner and thus always have a story to tell about their latest occupation, exciting and new. They exist as a foil to our main protagonist, who is too staid and responsible to experience the carefee joy for which our neighbor has the time. The ne'er-do-well is a good listener and is full of fool's wisdom to help propel the story forward.
What am I saying is, I could use a wacky neighbor. Also if I were on a three-camera set, my bathroom would be enormous.


