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When a character does something wrong (especially in school) or to show they aren't the most intelligent chap around, they're shown wearing a large, white, coned shaped hat. "DUNCE" in large red letters, or a large "D", may be added for humiliation related purposes, or to exaggerate it. The character will likely be sitting on a stool in the corner, staring at the walls, as a punishment. A variant is the "donkey ears" cap, that was favored in France. Examples of Dunce Cap include:

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  • Dunce Cap
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  • When a character does something wrong (especially in school) or to show they aren't the most intelligent chap around, they're shown wearing a large, white, coned shaped hat. "DUNCE" in large red letters, or a large "D", may be added for humiliation related purposes, or to exaggerate it. The character will likely be sitting on a stool in the corner, staring at the walls, as a punishment. A variant is the "donkey ears" cap, that was favored in France. Examples of Dunce Cap include:
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  • When a character does something wrong (especially in school) or to show they aren't the most intelligent chap around, they're shown wearing a large, white, coned shaped hat. "DUNCE" in large red letters, or a large "D", may be added for humiliation related purposes, or to exaggerate it. The character will likely be sitting on a stool in the corner, staring at the walls, as a punishment. A variant is the "donkey ears" cap, that was favored in France. Dunce (earlier, "dunce disciple"), by the way, was derived from the name of John Duns Scotus (from Duns in Scotland), the Franciscan philosopher, by 16th century opponents of Scholasticism. While it is long out of practice, like its Japanese counterpart Standing in the Hall it is still often used in cartoon culture for a comedic effect. Examples of Dunce Cap include:
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