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* Even though we can't directly understand anything they say, R2-D2 and Chewbacca both fill this role in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' universe.
** Statement: In the same universe, [[Knights of the Old Republic|HK-47]] can be understood and fulfills this role far superiorly to any meatbag.
* If you thought ''[[Superman]] Returns'' was
** Said robot was actually the
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* The ''[[Polity Series]]'' has a definite debt to the [[The Culture]], as is seen in its own snarky artificial intelligences. ''The Skinner'' also has a snarky [[Hive Mind]] of sapient wasps.
* Bob the Skull from ''[[The Dresden Files]]''. He's not really a skull, he's just anchored to it. He's actually a [[Magical Computer|supernatural library of the laws of magic]] that constantly evolves as the laws of reality do. He's also a [[Dirty Old Man|complete lech]], a [[Deadpan Snarker]] to rival Harry, and something of a [[Lovable Coward]]. He also has a [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|conscience]] under there, [[True Neutral|on occasion.]] Of course, [[Super-Powered Evil Side|other]] [[A God Am I|times]], he's [[Nightmare Fuel|less]] [[Complete Monster|so]].
** As of [[The Dresden Files|Changes]], it seems [[Big Friendly Dog|Mouse]] is as
* Bartimaeus from The Bartimaeus Trilogy [[The Bartimaeus Trilogy]]could be called this. He does take over from the main character a lot of the time (Nathaniel would've died in the first book without him) but he is, technically, the sidekick and he has the snarky part down pat.
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* Reynardine from ''[[Gunnerkrigg Court]]'' is a dangerous demon, possessing a cuddle toy and [[The Kid With the Leash|kept in check]] by Antimony.
** It is worth noting that Reynardine can shift into a large, dignified-looking white wolf form, and is not nearly as snarky or foul-mouthed. His snark is apparently dependent on his mascot status, and there is some serious confusion regarding what he actually thinks about others (at least, anyone he doesn't regard with snarky apathy).
* Although she fits the qualification of being the resident [[Non-Human Sidekick]]-in-a-Webcomic, Molly the Monster in ''[[The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob]]'' is innocent and naive rather than
* Artie from ''[[Narbonic]]'' (a superintelligent talking gerbil) was originally presented as this, but became more developed as the story went on.
{{quote|'''Artie:''' I'm I fuzzy little animal who talks too much! I'm ''comic relief!''
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* Bender from ''[[Futurama]]'' is a robotic sidekick who indulges in vices from gambling to strippers and often remarks upon "his" desire to kill his friends.
* Custard becomes one of these to ''[[Strawberry Shortcake]]'' in the 2003 series.
* Rubilax, a [[Talking Weapon]] from ''[[Wakfu]]''. Actually a [[Sealed Evil in a Can|sealed demon]], and definitely a
** Season 2 features loads of such sealed demons, all of them just as snarky as the other.
* Roger the alien on ''[[American Dad]]''.
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