| rdfs:comment | - An ensemble of bizarre characters who are related, or might as well be. Unlike the Dysfunctional Family, we as the audience plainly see the family is extremely well adjusted, supportive and loving -- more so than some "real" families. They are also easily able to absorb friends, acquaintences, and distant relatives into their structure. This is coupled with a range of quirks easily labeled "bizarre" by any of their peers. It's also very convenient for heroes to have these, as they're not bound by the Masquerade, weirdness is normal. Examples of Quirky Household include:
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| abstract | - An ensemble of bizarre characters who are related, or might as well be. Unlike the Dysfunctional Family, we as the audience plainly see the family is extremely well adjusted, supportive and loving -- more so than some "real" families. They are also easily able to absorb friends, acquaintences, and distant relatives into their structure. This is coupled with a range of quirks easily labeled "bizarre" by any of their peers. It's also very convenient for heroes to have these, as they're not bound by the Masquerade, weirdness is normal. Arguably started with the Oscar-winning play/film, You Can't Take it With You, and The Addams Family on television. Later supplanted by the trend of "realistic" but dysfunctional families (except in Anime), probably as a Deconstruction of the traditional family system. Arguably part of the natural growth of a Pretty Freeloaders group. For a larger grouping, see Quirky Town. Examples of Quirky Household include:
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