Maybe it is true that the vocal minority who felt compelled to post their thoughts here happened to be against Basil more than Abe. However, even with that consideration, we have no way of knowing how many different people felt this way. It very well could have been just the same 4 - 7 people who just couldn't get enough of hearing themselves spew their bile over and over. This of itself is no conclusive proof Basil is the "worst" character.
Next, there is a major difference between a character being unlikeable and a character having unlikeable traits. Yet another subjective matter. Just as it is the case with Andy, I can also see it being the case with Basil, that since he is not what many would consider a traditionally attractive character, he will get shat on more, and he will get any slightest infraction magnified more than if he was Cooper or Abe, who get the "I'm muscular and attractive" pass.
For the record, you could easily get me to agree, if it were a matter only of overall looks alone, of course I would choose Cooper or Abe. But if it were a matter of behavior and personality, it's the other two guys. I am also able to acknowledge that all four of those dudes got issues (to varying degrees).
It isn't being argued that you can't dislike who you want to dislike. If you prefer the company of abusive cocky assholes over timid guys with self-esteem issues, that's cool. Just say that.
Edited at 2023/01/05 07:26:02
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