He is regarded as a buffoon and a charlatan. The fool or buffoon has been a central character in much comedy. The strip featured Mussolini as an arrogant buffoon. His Benedick was played as an officer-class buffoon with a moustache and a braying laugh. Rosco's mentality is that of a clumsy, somewhat slow-witted buffoon. Groo is a large-nosed buffoon of unsurpassed stupidity who constantly misunderstands his surroundings. Mimus calvus resembled Maccus, the buffoon from the Atellan Farce. Herman is a lovable, good-natured, and clumsy buffoon. The people crowd around the buffoon and laugh at the bear's antics. He was frequently portrayed as a buffoon who could not do much correctly. The character is portrayed as a "buffoon". Killjoy is found guilty and is stripped of his malice buffoon and his powers. Hoon acquired the irreverent nickname Buff ("Buffoon"). He called Bryan a "buffoon" and his speeches "theologic bilge". Described as a "natural buffoon", Altrock engaged in lighthearted fun while coaching first base.