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* An odd subversion in ''[[Cecil B. Demented]]'': Raven is a ''Satanist'', yet remains upbeat and perky, even as her fellow Sprocket Holes are being picked off left and right. If one didn't know better, one might question her grip on reality.

* In ''[[Cannibal! The Musical]]'', this is [[Played for Laughs]] with Swan. When his companions are complaining about having no food and being weary and lost, he suggests building a snowman via cheerful song and demonstration. Even after {{spoiler|one of his annoyed companions shoots him in the head}}, he still has a smile on his face.

* The title character of ''[[Ed Wood (film)|Ed Wood]]'' is constantly upbeat and optimistic about his movies, declaring that every film take is "perfect" even when glaring errors pointed out to him. He constantly believes that his next film will be a smash hit despite the overwhelmingly evidence to the contrary and rarely lets his spirits dim. [[Word of God|Tim Burton]] claimed he wanted to make the movie through Wood's eyes, [[Giftedly Bad|showing his sincere love for movies despite his utter lack of talent]]. The darker parts of his life are glossed over due to this.

* Lady Sue from [[Akira Kurosawa]]'s ''[[Ran]]''. And it frightens Hidetora. His armies killed her entire family after she was sent to him as a political hostage. Her response: becoming a nun and forgiving him. It would be so much easier for Hidetora if she just hated him.

** Don't worry, he gets better through [[The Power of Love]].

** Uncle Iroh also counts. His son was killed in a battle he lost, his reputation was destroyed, he lost his rightful place on the throne and was banished from his home, his beloved nephew treats him like dirt, and yet he not only remains patient and cheerful, but is eventually able to help his nephew solve many of his personal problems without even breaking a sweat.

** [[Word of God]] she is a [[Stepford Smiler]], so it's likely she's just trying to seem optimistic and happy.

** Eugene in nearly all situations. He's the show's [[Cosmic Plaything|jinx]]. His usual action after an insane run of bad luck-based injuries? "I'm okay."