The Comedian Is My MVP and Nobody in New Jersey Is Ready For It

Alright, Emerald City! You know me, I bleed green and blue, and I'm usually glued to every pitch at T-Mobile Park, analyzing every snap at Lumen Field. Especially now, early in the season, when we're seeing what these teams are really made of and who's stepping up. But listen, even a die-hard like us needs a break from the box scores sometimes, right? And when my buddy Glenny Balls dropped his take on The Sopranos' side characters back in the winter, I knew I had to throw my hat in the ring. This is a debate for the ages, people, about the *true* unsung heroes, the deep, deep secondary characters from the show. And let me tell you, my MVP pick for the best secondary character is going to shake things up, big time.

The Efficient Rookies Who Just Showed Up

First up, at number five, we've got Aaron Arkaway. Seriously, this guy shows up in like four scenes, and in one of them, he delivers two all-time moments. That's efficiency, folks, the kind you love to see from a rookie wideout like Jaxon Smith-Njigba making every catch count. Then, at number four, Jason Parisi. Man, this kid was living the dream, a perfect douche from NJ. His dad's in the mafia, so he inherited making some serious dough as a young kid. Remember his classic line, "Majoring in cash, minoring in ass," while pounding a beer at a strip club at 4 PM on a Wednesday? He probably had a sick shore house with the boys too. That's the legit dream, pure gold as a side character.

The Brutal Bad Beats and Unforgettable Reactions

Coming in at number three, Alan Sapinsly. This guy gives us "GIVE HIM HIS MONEY ALAN !!!!!!!!!!!! " For my money, that's one of the most underrated, funniest scenes in the entire show. Watching him play Dean Martin on the boat? Floored me. And honestly, has the actor who plays Alan ever played anyone likable? He's the bad guy in *Rookie Of The Year*, a douchy doctor in *Rescue Me*, always a total jerk. He's a terrific bit-part actor but constantly a dick. Very weird! He also took a serious bad beat, losing the sale of his house and his deposit. Ouch. Then there's Georgie, my number two. This poor slob just wanted to fit in, tend bar, and maybe catch a little love from the dancers, but he got his ass beat by Tony when Tony had a rough day, and Ralph nearly put his eye out. Another absolutely hysterical side character. Every time he's on screen, you're waiting for his stupid comment and the inevitable ass-beating. My friends and I still throw out "WHAT ARE YOU JOHN D ROCKEFELLER???!! " to this day. Horrendous bad beat for Georgie, but a truly terrific side character.

My Underrated GOAT Who Still Gets Me

Finally, my number one, the true MVP: The Comedian. Looked it up, he doesn't even have a character name! But for my money, this guy is one of the funniest side characters in all of television. And it's wild because he's not even that funny himself. It's all credit to the writers and main actors, especially Silvio in that bottom clip, for how they interact with him. That'll always crack me up. This poor bastard is just trying to make a buck, shuffled from retirement homes to restaurants to strip clubs, and not a soul laughs at his craft. He just happened to be born in the same neighborhood as a pack of mobsters, so they keep him around, but he's a God awful comedian. Something about him on screen just cracks me up. This is also why the show is as much a comedy as it is a drama. This kind of stuff is what we talk and laugh about 25 years later. So, that's my list, folks! You can debate it with your buddies around the bonfire, just like we'd tear apart a new Seahawks defensive scheme under Mike Macdonald or debate if Julio Rodriguez is going to carry the M's this year. Speaking of which, the Mariners are back at T-Mobile Park soon, taking on another tough opponent, and we absolutely need that W to keep this early season momentum rolling. Stay tuned, stay loud, and GO HAWKS!

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