Topic on Talk:Evil Is Petty
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First off, I don't think the current name reflects that definition exclusively.
Also, I don't think the motive matters. A villain motivated by greed could not pay tips (which would be poodle poking) along with non poodle poking actual villainy, like kidnapping for ransom money, bank robbing, arms trafficking, ect... All while being utterly indifferent (and not sadistic) about the suffering he inflicts on others as a by product of his actions.
And I think such a villain would qualify for this trope.