He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Difference between revisions

* [[Bad Boss]]: In the 2002 series, at least, Skeletor is a ''terrible'' boss who constantly punishes and berates his minions while undermining any legitimate accomplishments they may make. The only reason they put up with this treatment is because they know he'd do much, ''much'' worse if they talked back.

** Later with his Council of Evil, he makes this striking threat to the giants over asking a simple question:

** Hordak in the '02 series. He vaporizes one of his warriors - not for questioning him, but for delivering bad news beyond his control that he didn't want to hear.

* [[Balance Between Good and Evil]]: While the original toy package labeled him a villain (because every toy had to be classified as one or the other, no exceptions), in the Filmation series Zodak was portrayed as more of a cosmic agent of balance, favoring the good guys, as they seem more likely to cooperate with his goals. The 2002 reboot has him as an angrier, more selfish character.

* [[Evil Cannot Comprehend Good]]: In an episode where He-Man and Skeletor are forced into an [[Enemy Mine]] situation in order to save Eternia, Skeletor tries in vain to comprehend doing something good for a change. He asks He-Man, "Don't you ever feel like doing something evil?" He-Man answers, "Don't you ever feel like doing something good?"

** Another example would be Skeletor trying to understand what Christmas is in the Christmas Special, and then coming down with the Christmas spirit.

* [[Evil Counterpart]]: This series practically personifies this trope. Here are a few examples.

** Evil-Lyn to Teela

** The many He-Man-themed segments on ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' could probably count, too. [[Ascended Meme|Mo-Larr, Eternian Dentist, is even getting his own action figure in the MOtU Classics line.]]

** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Nc8RCLy1s&feature=search This video] includes an... [[Camp Gay|''interesting'']] take on 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up", as well as the opening narration:

* [[Fish People]]: Mer-Man and the other Aquaticans. Mer-Man has an unfortunate speech impediment when speaking on dry land that undercuts his menace quite a bit.

* [[Five-Bad Band]]

* [[General Failure]]: Flogg in ''The New Adventures of He-Man'' isn't a particularly intelligent mutant and his strategies often leave something to desire, but he manages to subvert this occasionally -- he's not ''smart'', but he's a savvy and intimidating military commander who can draw up a battle plan that'll leave 'em reeling sometimes.

* [[Genre Savvy]]: In the '02 series, Skeletor demonstrates this now and then, especially when berating the failures of his team:

'''Skeletor''': He-Man ''always'' shows up! }}

* [[Glowing Eyelights of Un-Death]]: Skeletor at times

* [[Happily Married]]: King Randor and Queen Marlana.

* [[Have a Gay Old Time]]: Half the reason for the [[Ho Yay]].

** [[Hilarious in Hindsight|She-Ra happens to enter the room right after he says that.]]

* [[Heart Is an Awesome Power]]: Even during the 80s run when Stinkor was deemed too ridiculous to use, a supplemental book version of his rejected episode showed this. Stinkor's stench was so powerful that it sapped He-Man's strength and Stinkor almost beat him.

* [[He's Back]]: "The Price of Power". When Orko reveals to Prince Adam that Skeletor tricked him into believing he had killed someone, Skeletor really isn't too thrilled to find He-Man comes back.

* [[Hidden Depths]]: Regardless of continuity, Cringer can be a lot braver than even he thinks he's capable of.

* [[High-Class Glass]]: After being hit by a "brain ray", Butthead (shut up, we know) starts wearing a monocle. Later he completes the ensemble with a bowler hat and a fancy suit -- though he doesn't take off his helmet at any point.

* [[Hollywood Cyborg]]: Trap-Jaw.

* [[Hunk]]: He-Man himself.

* [["I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight]]: When King Hiss turns some Heroic Warriors into Snrake Men:

'''Man-at-Arms:''' I can't... nor do I ''want'' to! }}

* [[I Surrender, Suckers]]: Skeletor tends to do this on a near-daily basis.

* [[The Movie]]: ''Secret of the Sword'', and in Live Action, ''[[Masters of the Universe (film)|Masters of the Universe]]''.

* [[Mythology Gag]]: The 2002 [[Continuity Reboot]] series has an identical opening narration except that it is cut off by attacking villains:

(Castle Greyskull gets attacked) }}

** The Classics toyline has released "Wun-Dar", an attempt to make canon the mysterious "Wonder Bread He-Man" with brown hair and different armor (who nobody can prove was actually offered by Wonder Bread). He even comes with an "Eternian baked good".

* [[Notable Original Music]]: Music by the team of [[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|Shuki Levy and Haim Saban]]. Some of the music was recycled from ''[[The Mysterious Cities of Gold]]''. There was a BGM album released.

** The [http://www.coucoucircus.org/da/generique.php?id=1760 Spanish version of the opening theme] has additional lyrics added.

y nunca descansaran!'' }}

** Translation:

and will never rest!'' }}

* [[Not Blood Related]]: Teela and her adopted father Man-At-Arms.