"the idiot ball": On a sitcom, demarks the character who's misunderstanding of a situation or comment - and his predicate bad decisions -- fuels the comedy of the episode. That character is "carrying the idiot ball" for the episode.
As far as I know, this is one of the most specific phrases on the list. Not particularly widespread, but so beautiful, it deserves dissemination. Invented by Hank Azaria on Herman's Head. Hank would ask the writing staff "who's carrying the idiot ball this week?"
From KFM's list.
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