History BadassAdorable / REALLIFE

* The orca is the largest species of dolphin, and it isn't called ''killer'' whale for no reason. Even great white sharks seem to be afraid of them. Also remember that the name is backwards. They were originally known as "whale killers". WHALE KILLERS. Their scientific name is Orcinius Orca. Orca means a Kind of whale. Orcinius means Realm of the dead. Their Scientific name is [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Whale of Hell]]. And HOW they kill whales? They torpedo themselves into their stomach.

* You know TyrannosaurusRex? Well, according to discoveries in paleontology, it was covered in feathers. Not badass flight feathers like an eagle (''Velociraptor'' had those), but fluffy, downy feathers like a baby chicken. And remember how [[NightmareFuel/JurassicPark terrifying]] the T. rex was in Film/JurassicPark? Now imagine that with fluffy baby feathers. [[GrotesqueCute D'awww]]
** Of course, the cuteness/adorability potential of something that [[NightmareFuel masses 15 tonnes, stands 4-5 metres high, and has sharp 30-cm teeth]], however warm and fuzzy it might technically be, remains open to debate.
** Now the velociraptor hatchling in Film/JurassicPark, on the other hand, has ''much'' cuteness on board. But check back in six months or so.

* Pythons. Constrictor snakes known for their chubby bodies, round eyes, and tendency to coil up or curl around branches.

* Pythons. Constrictor snakes known for their chubby coils, round eyes, and tendency to coil up or lounge around branches.

* Dolphins. Don't let their cute appearances and playful antics fool you, they are actually capable of killing sharks. Just to put you in the right mindset; You know how they're always smiling? They aren't smiling because they're that happy all the time, they're smiling because ''that's just how their faces look.'' [[TheJoker Sound familiar?]] Not only are dolphins the only other known mammal, aside from humans, that will copulate for pleasure as well as breeding, but they're also the only other known ''thrill-killer'' in nature aside from the domestic housecat...

* Most situations of ChildSoldiers are rather [[TearJerker heartbreaking]], but [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maly_Powstaniec the "Little Insurrectionist" statue]] commemorating young volunteers during the [[LaResistance Warsaw Uprising]] against [[NazisWithGnarlyWeapons the German occupation]] is kinda cute, and definitely badass.

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** They are the descendants of wolves, who are known to have incredibly powerful, bone-crushing jaws, ridiculous amounts of stamina, and hearing and sense of smell beyond human comprehension, and enough intelligence to work together and use surprisingly complex strategies to take down prey several times more powerful than themselves. Almost all dogs have at least some of these traits left over. Suffice it to say that most domestic dogs, including the smaller ones, (barring such intense human manipulation as is seen in the chihuahua) are almost as tough as their wolf ancestors- and a few are even tougher. Dogs ''are'' wolves, or rather a sub-species of them. Even the most tame and lovable puppy dog has those instincts running around somewhere, waiting for the right trigger to bring it out. Which is why so many of them love to play fetch. They have been carefully bred for thousands of years to be as domestic as possible, but almost everyone has seen a loveable dog go absolutely PapaWolf when he thought his family was being threatened. Recognition of this trait is an important part of responsible dog ownership.

** See also [[http://www.cracked.com/article_16471_wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-badass-roots-5-sissy-dogs.html these]] [[http://www.cracked.com/article/133_7-dogs-that-accomplished-more-than-we-ever-will/ articles]] from ''{{Website/Cracked}}''. For a specific example, see the Dachshund. Yes, they look a bit like a sausage with short, stubby legs. Then you realize that the reason they look like that is because they were bred to fight badgers.

* Dogs. They are adorable with their big eyes, ears, droopy/smiling faces and wagging tails aren't they? Well, some have been bred for herding livestock, hunting, rodent control, guarding, helping fishermen with nets, and pulling loads, in addition to their roles as companions. They can also serve as service dogs such as guide dogs, utility dogs, assistance dogs, hearing dogs, rescue dogs, and psychological therapy dogs provide assistance to individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Not to mention there are some pretty capable police dogs out there who sniff for bombs/drugs, chase after suspects, and can sniff out decomposing corpses.

%% * [[http://hoydenabouttown.com/20090307.4010/otterday-and-open-thread-24/ Otters will fuck you up.]]
%%* Giant otters.
%% * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFWeldHtJgI Squirrels.]]
%% * Bears in general, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob_oD1IsYbE but especially polar bears.]]

* Bears. Most of them just look like big, fluffy dogs (which is appropriate as aside from seals, canines are their closest relatives besides each other of course.) Seeing them in zoos can desensitize people to them especially polar bears and panda bears. The former are the most carnivorous bears by necessity and the latter are often underestimated but are all too willing to protect their young with fang and claw. People tend to think of herbivores as having weak jaws, but bamboo is actually incredible tough and takes massive jaw power to chew. One of the Chinese names for the giant panda is "[[NamesToRunAwayFrom iron-eating animal]]."

* [[HelloProject Ishikawa Rika]] once broke 12 concrete tiles with one blow from her bare hands, sure it turned out they were especially designed to break, but when Takahashi Ai tried to do the same thing on another show she failed miserably until she resorted to stamping on the stack instead.

* Chimpanzees and other apes can be pretty cute at times. They are also possess bone-crushing strength and incredible ferocity when threatened. Also, unlike most animals, they're smart enough to remember if someone's previously done something to make them angry. And to plan out how to get back at that person. A zoo chimpanzee once collected a bunch of rocks in his enclosure and then stocked them for later. Once visitors began to annoy him, he started flinging the rocks at them. Fortunately, his aim wasn't very good, so no one was hit.

* Most situations of ChildSoldiers are rather [[TearJerker heartbreaking]], but [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macy_Powstaniec the "Little Insurrectionist" statue]] commemorating young volunteers during the [[LaResistance Warsaw Uprising]] against [[NazisWithGnarlyWeapons the German occupation]] is kinda cute, and definitely badass.

* Most situations of ChildSoldiers are rather [[TearJerker heartbreaking]], but [[{{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C5%82y_Powstaniec}} the "Little Insurrectionist" statue]] commemorating young volunteers during the [[LaResistance Warsaw Uprising]] against [[NazisWithGnarlyWeapons the German occupation]] is kinda cute, and definitely badass.

* Most situations of ChildSoldiers are rather [[TearJerker heartbreaking]], but [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C5%82y_Powstaniec the "Little Insurrectionist" statue]] commemorating young volunteers during the [[LaResistance Warsaw Uprising]] against [[NazisWithGnarlyWeapons the German occupation]] is kinda cute, and definitely badass.

* You know TyrannosaurusRex? Well, according to discoveries in paleontology, it was covered in feathers. Not badass flight feathers like an eagle (''Velociraptor'' had those), but fluffy, downy feathers like a baby chicken. And remember how [[NightmareFuel/JurassicPark terrifying]] the T. rex was in JurassicPark? Now imagine that with fluffy baby feathers. [[GrotesqueCute D'awww]]

** Now the velociraptor hatchling in JurassicPark, on the other hand, has ''much'' cuteness on board. But check back in six months or so.

* Soldiers in TheVietnamWar were warned about young girls selling items such as cold sodas in the street, who wore concealed explosives that they would detonate once enough U.S. soldiers got within range. [[HoneyTrap Also the real purpose of most of the prostitutes.]]

* Squirrels, due to their sheer [[{{Main/Determinator}} determination]] when attempting to raid bird feeders.

* Bears. Most of them just look like big, fluffy dogs (which is appropriate as aside from seals, canines are their closest relatives besides each other of course.) Seeing them in zoos can desensitize people to them especially polar bears and panda bears. The former are the most carnivorous bears by necessity and the latter are often underestimated but are all too willing to protect their young with fang and claw.

* Skunks are quite adorable if left alone. However, they tend to walk around rather boldly and have been known to stand up to bears and mountain lions, normally ending by sending the predator running with a face full of musk, and if they're smart they don't come back. If their spray fails, they can resort to tooth and claw fighting, and can seriously mess you up. And mother skunks are [[MamaBear quite protective of their children]], making them even more BadAss.

* You know TyrannosaurusRex? Well, according to discoveries in paleontology, it was covered in feathers. Not BadAss flight feathers like an eagle (''Velociraptor'' had those), but fluffy, downy feathers like a baby chicken. And remember how [[NightmareFuel/JurassicPark terrifying]] the T. rex was in JurassicPark? Now imagine that with fluffy baby feathers. [[GrotesqueCute D'awww]]

* Creator/MasiOka is best known for playing {{adorkable}} characters like [[Series/{{Heroes}} Hiro Nakamura]], thanks to his chubby, plushie-like appearance, [[TheShortGuyWithTheGlasses short stature]], and [[OlderThanTheyLook seemingly perpetual youth]]). He's also a ''shodan'' (black belt) in UsefulNotes/{{Kendo}} and once took [[http://people.com/tv/heroes-reborn-masi-oka-on-set-injury-whats-next-for-hiro-nakamura/ a kick to the face, but kept filming instead of stopping to tend to his bleeding]].

** Shiba inus are small dogs who have recently gained popularity around the world for their cute appearance. While it isn't obvious at first glance, they were originally bred to hunt animals larger than themselves-including boars and ''bears''.

* Mount Rainier looms over northwest Washington, including UsefulNotesSeattle, Tacoma, and dozens of miles of Interstate 5. The picturesque peak is featured on most Washington license plates. Should it erupt, it will kill tens of thousands of people, destroy thousands of buildings, and cause billions--possibly trillions--of dollars of damage. There's a reason it's called the most dangerous volcano in the United States.