Whenever a throwaway character is introduced, he will often be labeled as someone from the "Accounting department", usually to serve as the straight-man for a joke. Said character's name will also tend to be common and monosyllabic, such as Bob or Bill or Ted or Steve, altogether creating an impression of a staid and two-dimensional person. Once their function in the joke has been fulfilled, they will usually never be mentioned again. Examples of Bob From Accounting include: