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It's notable that fans are more likely to tolerate a violent monster of a "hero" than a befuddled, cowardly [[Classical Antihero]].
Most attempts to parody or deconstruct the badass have turned into [[Misaimed Fandom]] -- no matter how nutty the character gets (like Rorschach from ''[[Watchmen (
For a child-friendly version of the badass whose badassery is somewhat diminished by the limitations of the work, see [[Badbutt]].
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* [[Agent Peacock]]: [[Rule of Glamorous]] meets [[Rule of Cool]] in a effeminate guy who kicks butt.
* [[Almighty Janitor]]: He may have the lowest rank but can kick more ass than his superiors.
* [[Asskicking Pose]]: [[Exactly What It Says
** [[Badass Arm-Fold]]: A particularly badass pose.
* [[Awesome Aussie]]: The coolest thing to come from down under.
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* [[Badass Gay]]: Just because they're gay doesn't mean that they're not a bonafide badass.
* [[Badass Grandpa]]: He might have grandchildren who see him as a teddy bear, but don't think he won't make you fear him if you cross him.
** [[Never Mess
* [[Badass in
** [[Hot Chick in
* [[Badass in Distress]]: When a badass is temporarily out of action in a way that does not diminish their badass rating.
* [[Badass Israeli]]: An Israeli who's a badass.
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* [[Badass Normal]]: The non-powered character in a group with superpowers, but who kicks just as much ass.
** [[Badass Abnormal]]: When said ordinary, already badass person gains superpowers.
* [[Badass
* [[Badass Pacifist]]: Will try to find a peaceful way out, but when push comes to shove, they ''will'' kick your ass.
* [[Badass Preacher]]: He will minister to his flock and break you in half with his shepherd's crook if you think about hurting them.
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* [[Kung Fu Jesus]]: When a [[Messianic Archetype]] decides to be badass.
* [[Lady of War]]: She is known for her grace and poise even while she's cutting you to pieces.
** [[Officer and
* [[Lantern Jaw of Justice]]: That square jaw is the calling card of the one who will make you understand the meaning of the words "You will pay for your sins."
* [[Large and In Charge]]: Size does matter.
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** [[Papa Wolf]]: Mess with [[Distaff Counterpart|his]] kids and [[Mama Bear]] is the ''least'' of your problems.
* [[Memetic Badass]]: While their actual badass credentials may or may not be justified, their reputation as a badass is considered [[Off the Scale]].
* [[Mighty Lumberjack]]: [[
* [[More Deadly Than the Male]]: She makes up for her lack of (obvious) strength by being more ruthless than you and her boyfriend combined.
* [[Mother Russia Makes You Strong]]: and it isn't a healthy environment for wussies.
* [[No Badass to His Valet]]: No matter how badass the character is, there is always one person who just isn't intimidated.
* [[Oh Crap]]: The classic reaction when you realized you're about to get your ass kicked.
* [[Once Killed a Man
* [[One-Man Army]]: They don't need reinforcements. They ''are'' the reinforcements.
** [[Person of Mass Destruction]]: They ''are'' the nuclear bomb.
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* [[Samus Is a Girl]]: When an [[Action Girl]]'s badass status is established before her gender is revealed.
* [[Scarf of Asskicking]]: A badass scarf.
* [[Sealed Badass in
* [[Shut UP, Hannibal]]: How a badass lets you know that you talk too much.
** [[Talk to
** [[Killed Mid-Sentence]]: Self-explanatory.
* [[Sociopathic Hero]]: They fight for good, but that doesn't mean they're good themselves.
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