Here’s one…
Ed Rooney in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
“Save Ferris” became a rallying cry for Ferris Bueller’s Chicago suburb (and even a ’90s ska band), but no one made banners or T-shirts saying “Give Mr. Rooney a raise.” Ed Rooney, the Dean of Students at Ferris’ high school, was tasked with the job of making sure students succeed and he takes his job very seriously. He may have had a personal problem with Ferris’ attitude, but he wasn’t really in the wrong to check in on the high school senior. Truancy is a big problem in the U.S., and those who skip school are more likely to commit crimes. Case in point: Ferris steals his best friend’s dad’s car after convincing the friend and his girlfriend to also skip school. He certainly sounds like a bad seed. Instead of Rooney being praised for his interest in his students and his dedication to his job, he is villified, attacked by a dog, and beaten up by Ferris’ sister.
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M. Hufstader 4th October 2011
Great idea for a list! The Wicked Witch one killed me–so true!
Anonymous 5th October 2011
Great list!