Editing Jake Harper (section)

== Personality ==
Jake is a laid-back, chill, easygoing, affectionate, and well-intentioned child, yet he's mostly unmotivated, underperforms, lacks intelligence, and often irritates his father and uncle. In essence, he represents a hopeless case. He's also quick to form relationships for little effort, believing that money can buy love. Additionally, he seems to be growing distant from his father Alan, who is increasingly desperate to move out and own a home, and who is also becoming overly frugal. However, by the middle of the tenth season, he confesses his love for his father and would prefer no one else to be his parent. Despite his straightforward personality, Jake is quite insightful, understanding that Charlie's lifestyle isn't something to emulate and that he should aim to improve himself...and Alan, who doesn't want to end up like either of them. Jake can be surprisingly astute at times, like when he mentions wanting a girlfriend just for the daily cupcake. Charlie explains to his nephew that it's acceptable for a person to have sex without forming emotional attachments, using cupcakes as an analogy. Upon realizing Jake understood the metaphor, Charlie was impressed, saying, "how about that, the booger-eater got it!". It's evident from his childhood that Jake isn't destined for much. This is especially true when it comes to his job performance at a position given to him by Evelyn, which a monkey outshines him. He was abandoned twice as a baby, once by Judith's mother and once by Alan, who he admits to before Walden adopts Louis. Though often foolish, uninformed, messy, and lazy, Jake has had experiences with sex and relationships, and he's even more knowledgeable than Alan in these areas. In an episode where he's invited to a party with friends who are "experienced," he's seen contemplating whether to attend, which he ultimately decides against. However, in Three Girls and a Guy Named Bud, he does engage in a threesome with two of his classmates, much to Berta and Charlie's delight. Jake has also had experiences with alcohol, which usually result in him throwing up or becoming violently ill. In Damn You, Eggs Benedict, he uses Alan's money to buy a six pack and becomes intoxicated on Eggnog while in Judith and Herb's car. The last time he's featured in the series is in Keith Moon Is Vomiting In His Grave, where he and [[Eldridge McElroy|Eldridge]] steal from Charlie, once again ending up vomiting. Jake shares many traits with his Uncle Charlie. They are both laid-back, enjoy eating and watching TV, and are both lovers of alcohol. They are also both known for their womanizing ways.