That's the way I see it too. You could take Gomer home for dinner and feel good about doing something nice. Goober could easily be looked over like a piece of furniture.
There's a bag boy at my grocery store who's a Gomer. He's slow and innocent and he will go out of his way to do anything for you. He always says Good Morning no matter what time of day it is.
I know...I went gray early, as some Native Americans do....I think she's a bit concerned because all her friends' parents are younger, therefore not gray.....with creeky knees....lol
I never understood why 'stupid' was funny with Goober. There was a freshness about Gomer that was totally missing with Goober.
Goober wasn't even funny doing stupid.