91. Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchormen seem think very highly of themselves. Their self-inflated egos are fueled by the love of their own voice and preoccupation with their physical image. All they do is read the news, but they always believe that they themselves are then newmakers because they report it. There was honestly no better near-untapped comedy well than the local anchorman.
Enter Ron Burgundy. Will Ferrell's pompus, sexist, faux-know-it-all (see above quote) newsman brought his misguided charisma to a changing world commonly known as the '70s. Attempting to sabotage, then romance, female newscaster Veronica Corningstone, Ron is a perfect example of a completely clueless boob.
Classy as all get out (he has many leather-bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany) with his clean red suit and awesome moustache, Ron is set for any situation, including saving someone from a bear, engaging into a hardcore news gang-fight, or leading a majestic four-part harmony. Ron is a suave hombre. At least in his mind.
Defining moment: His meltdown in a phone booth after his beloved best friend and pet Baxter is punted over a bridge. He is in a glass case of emotion and, damn it, he wants people to know.
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