Part of what makes The Vampire Diaries stand out from other supernatural dramas is its sense of humor. At the beginning of the series, the show focused more on dramatics and was even soap opera-melodramatic at some points. Damon was the only comedic character, which was a fun juxtaposition against his villainous tendencies.

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But as the series went on, it managed to become more light-hearted while still keeping the stakes high. The antagonists were often some of the funniest additions to the cast, and it didn't make them any less threatening of an enemy. Because he's made fun of for his broodiness, a lot of the Stefan-related humor comes from other people. However, his own dry sense of humor and sassy quips are often overlooked highlights of the series.