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* Jeeves to Bertie in ''[[Jeeves and Wooster (novel)|Jeeves and Wooster]]'', though he always encases his sarcasm in polite language. Also a [[Servile Snarker]]. |
* Jeeves to Bertie in ''[[Jeeves and Wooster (novel)|Jeeves and Wooster]]'', though he always encases his sarcasm in polite language. Also a [[Servile Snarker]]. |
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* [[Don Quixote]]: Deconstructed by Sancho Panza: What happens in [[Real Life]] to the employee that cannot say anything about his master without being sarcastic? Why, Sancho is beaten by Don Quixote at chapters XX and XXX of Part I, and gives him a hurricane of insults at chapter XLVI. |
* [[Don Quixote]]: Deconstructed by Sancho Panza: What happens in [[Real Life]] to the employee that cannot say anything about his master without being sarcastic? Why, Sancho is beaten by Don Quixote at chapters XX and XXX of Part I, and gives him a hurricane of insults at chapter XLVI. |
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{{quote|'' On hearing this Sancho, who had been listening with great attention, cried out in a loud voice, "Is it possible there is anyone in the world who will dare to say and swear that this master of mine is a madman? Say, gentlemen shepherds, is there a village priest, be he ever so wise or learned, who could say what my master has said; or is there knight-errant, whatever renown he may have as a man of valour, that could offer what my master has offered now?"'' |
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'' Don Quixote turned upon Sancho, and with a countenance glowing with anger said to him, "Is it possible, Sancho, there is anyone in the whole world who will say thou art not a fool, with a lining to match, and I know not what trimmings of impertinence and roguery? Who asked thee to meddle in my affairs, or to inquire whether I am a wise man or a blockhead? Hold thy peace; answer me not a word; saddle Rocinante if he be unsaddled; and let us go to put my offer into execution; for with the right that I have on my side thou mayest reckon as vanquished all who shall venture to question it;" and in a great rage, and showing his anger plainly, he rose from his seat'' }} |
'' Don Quixote turned upon Sancho, and with a countenance glowing with anger said to him, "Is it possible, Sancho, there is anyone in the whole world who will say thou art not a fool, with a lining to match, and I know not what trimmings of impertinence and roguery? Who asked thee to meddle in my affairs, or to inquire whether I am a wise man or a blockhead? Hold thy peace; answer me not a word; saddle Rocinante if he be unsaddled; and let us go to put my offer into execution; for with the right that I have on my side thou mayest reckon as vanquished all who shall venture to question it;" and in a great rage, and showing his anger plainly, he rose from his seat'' }} |
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* Agent/[[Colonel Badass|Colonel]] John Casey from ''[[Chuck]]'' does this exceedingly well. Actually it seems that Adam Baldwin plays this character type well, see: Cobb, Jayne. |
* Agent/[[Colonel Badass|Colonel]] John Casey from ''[[Chuck]]'' does this exceedingly well. Actually it seems that Adam Baldwin plays this character type well, see: Cobb, Jayne. |
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* [[Star Trek|Mr. Spock]] is very, very loyal to Captain Kirk, but he doesn't hesitate to point the more "questionable" aspects of Kirk's plans, sometimes with a well-placed [[Stealth Insult]]. |
* [[Star Trek|Mr. Spock]] is very, very loyal to Captain Kirk, but he doesn't hesitate to point the more "questionable" aspects of Kirk's plans, sometimes with a well-placed [[Stealth Insult]]. |
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{{quote|"Captain, you are an excellent starship commander, but your driving leaves much to be desired."}} |
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** It would seem unflinching loyalty wrapped in deadpan snark is one of the Vulcans' many hats. T'Pol and Tuvok are both like this as well. |
** It would seem unflinching loyalty wrapped in deadpan snark is one of the Vulcans' many hats. T'Pol and Tuvok are both like this as well. |
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** Bones McCoy, who as [[The Captain|Captain]] Kirk's chief medical officer and close friend is basically the only one on the ship with the license--and the chutzpah--to question Kirk's judgment openly. Spock is more polite and guarded. |
** Bones McCoy, who as [[The Captain|Captain]] Kirk's chief medical officer and close friend is basically the only one on the ship with the license--and the chutzpah--to question Kirk's judgment openly. Spock is more polite and guarded. |
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* Toby Ziegler on ''[[The West Wing]]'', whose snarking and complaining are actually things that President Bartlet highly value. |
* Toby Ziegler on ''[[The West Wing]]'', whose snarking and complaining are actually things that President Bartlet highly value. |
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* Future!Castiel from ''[[Supernatural]]''. |
* Future!Castiel from ''[[Supernatural]]''. |
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{{quote|''[Future!Dean has just suggested a suicide attack, and objected to Cas's description of it as "reckless".]'' |
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'''Future!Cas:''' If you don't like "reckless", I could use "insouciant", maybe. |
'''Future!Cas:''' If you don't like "reckless", I could use "insouciant", maybe. |
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'''Future!Dean:''' Are you coming? |
'''Future!Dean:''' Are you coming? |
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'''Future!Cas:''' Of course. }} |
'''Future!Cas:''' Of course. }} |
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* This is Avon from ''[[Blake's Seven|Blake's 7]]'' to a T - even after Blake disappears. |
* This is Avon from ''[[Blake's Seven|Blake's 7]]'' to a T - even after Blake disappears. |
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* ''[[Fire Emblem the Sacred Stones]]'', has Rennac, a mercenary employed by [[Cloudcuckoolander|L'Arachel]], the Princess of Rausten. It's pointed out in the ending that he doesn't actually try very hard to escape her service despite [[Deadpan Snarker|his comments]] towards her actions. |
* ''[[Fire Emblem the Sacred Stones]]'', has Rennac, a mercenary employed by [[Cloudcuckoolander|L'Arachel]], the Princess of Rausten. It's pointed out in the ending that he doesn't actually try very hard to escape her service despite [[Deadpan Snarker|his comments]] towards her actions. |
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* In [[Mass Effect]], the ship's pilot, [[Seth Green|Joker]], resembles this. There's no doubt he's snarky, but he's got the commander's back. |
* In [[Mass Effect]], the ship's pilot, [[Seth Green|Joker]], resembles this. There's no doubt he's snarky, but he's got the commander's back. |
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{{quote|''"Oh, another dangerous alien aboard, Commander. Thanks. Why can't you collect coins or commemorative plates or something?"''}} |
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** Garrus has stuck with Shepard through thick and thin, snarking all the while. |
** Garrus has stuck with Shepard through thick and thin, snarking all the while. |
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* Etna from ''[[Disgaea]]'' is the only one of the late king's vassals willing to serve Laharl, and she's quite sarcastic to him, since he's a [[Royal Brat]]. Even though {{spoiler|she uses him as bait to stop Maderas,}} she genuinely feels guilty about doing so, since {{spoiler|she promised the king, [[Because You Were Nice to Me|the only person to ever show her kindness]], that she'd protect his son.}} |
* Etna from ''[[Disgaea]]'' is the only one of the late king's vassals willing to serve Laharl, and she's quite sarcastic to him, since he's a [[Royal Brat]]. Even though {{spoiler|she uses him as bait to stop Maderas,}} she genuinely feels guilty about doing so, since {{spoiler|she promised the king, [[Because You Were Nice to Me|the only person to ever show her kindness]], that she'd protect his son.}} |