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Black Sheep

Genre
Comedy
Rating
PG-13
Released
2 February, 1996
Black Sheep

In the English language, black sheep is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family. The term stems from sheep whose fleece is colored black rather than the more common white; these sheep stand out in the flock and their wool was traditionally considered less valuable as it was not able to be dyed. The term has typically been given negative implications, implying waywardness. In psychology, the black sheep effect refers to the tendency of group members to judge likeable ingroup members more positively and deviant ingroup members more negatively than comparable outgroup members.

About Black Sheep

Mike, a gym teacher, is sent to the middle of the woods by his brother who is running for governor and believes that Mike could ruin his entire campaign. A special assistant keeps Mike at bay at all times.

Achievement of Black Sheep

Chris Farley's real-life brothers make a cameo in the film as two security guards. The film is the last to have Chris Farley and David Spade star together. 

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