History BigBrotherInstinct / WesternAnimation

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson usually wouldn't give a damn about what happens to Lisa on a mundane basis, and the two have an intense sibling rivalry, but his instinct does kick in every time something serious happens. Unfortunately, she [[UngratefulBitch seems to forget]] [[AesopAmnesia this in later seasons]], and on one occasion says she can't think of a single time he did something good for her.

-->'''Steven''': Amethyst, I'm sorry, I can't do anything right. Now I'm going to lose you, and it's all my fault.
-->'''Amethyst''': Ha ha, you care about me. [Steven hugs Amethyst]
-->'''Steven''': Please let me be a magic healer. [A tear from Steven hits Amethyst's gem, but nothing happens] Oh, come on!
-->[Rose's fountain activates, washing over the brambles and making roses grow; Steven gasps]
-->'''Amethyst''': Look at this guy, saving my life and junk.

-->'''Greg''': Connie, let me take you home, I-I'll call you when this all this gets sorted out. [Steven coos]
-->'''Connie''': Wait, no, I want to stay.
-->'''Greg''': Are you sure?
-->'''Connie''': Yeah, I just want to be there for Steven. Don't worry, Steven, it doesn't matter to me what age it seems like you are, I wanna hang out with you no matter what. Your dad still has his car wash and the gems have to do gem stuff so I'll watch you when they're not around. I can come see you after I'm done training with Pearl too. Doesn't that sound fun? [Steven coos with delight, holding Connie's finger]

* ''WesternAnimation/ThomasTheTankEngine'' is this to some of the other engines, especially Percy. This is especially prominent in later seasons, where he is more matured and experienced so often charged with keeping an eye on newcomers. Also inverted since he is sometimes this to older engines such as Toby as well.

-->'''Fluttershy''' (to Pinkie Pie): I'm a year older than you.

--> '''Tails''': A family is just people who care about each other more than anyone else, right?\\

* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson usually wouldn't give a damn what happens to Lisa on a mundane basis, and the two have an intense sibling rivalry, but his instinct does kick in every time something serious happens. Unfortunately, she [[UngratefulBitch seems to forget]] [[AesopAmnesia this in later seasons]], and on one occasion says she can't think of a single time he did something good for her.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson usually couldn't give a damn what happens to Lisa on a mundane basis, and the two have an intense sibling rivalry, but his instinct does kick in every time something serious happens. Unfortunately, she [[UngratefulBitch seems to forget]] [[AesopAmnesia this in later seasons]] and on one occasion says she can't think of a single time he did something good for her.
** In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS1E5BartTheGeneral Bart the General]]", Bart has been insulting Lisa all morning. Upon getting to school, one of Nelson's cronies takes a batch of muffins Lisa had baked earlier. That's all it takes for Bart to attack the cronie and he winds up punching Nelson in the face and is challenged to fight. It's the first sign in the series that Bart isn't a total jerk towards his sister.

** To a lesser extent, Lisa is this to Bart. The best examples are the episode "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS6E7BartsGirlfriend Bart's Girlfriend]]" where she protects Bart from Jessica Lovejoy and the episode "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS6E8LisaOnIce Lisa on Ice]]" where Bart is attacked by a group of boys and Lisa beats up the bullies to protect him.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheMask'': The Mask loves and cares about Stanley like he is his little brother so anyone who bullies him or takes advantage of will end up on his revenge list.

* ''WesternAnimation/BobsBurgers'': While in regular circumstances Gene acts more like a peer than a big brother to younger sister Louise - having a more immature and follower mentality compared to her - when the situation calls for it he will show his protective side. One episode even has Louise mentioning that she doesn't really view Gene as her "big brother" because he doesn't fit any of the associated stereotypes, and scoffs at the notion of him being "in charge" when the two of them are home alone, but when she is later brought to tears by teenage bully Logan, Gene steps in front of her and refuses to move even at the cost of taking what Logan had been intending to do to Louise.

-->'''Tigger:''' Only the best...for my bestest little brother...

** In season 2, Superman finally showed at least one sign of this towards Superboy by taking a missile in the chest for him (presumably a missile that would've packed too much punch for Superboy) fired at the younger half by deep cover mole Aqualad.

** Perry the platypus seems to be like this to the title characters, judging by how much more viciously he attacks his [[FriendlyEnemies nemesis]] Doofenshmirtz when his current scheme would put Phineas and Ferb into danger.

* On ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim,'' [[HeroAntagonist Dib]] has this for [[CreepyChild Gaz]]...[[DependingOnTheWriter sometimes]]. "Gaz, Taster of Pork" is one example, when he's willing to take a punishment for Gaz, protesting that she's "just a little girl." In reality Gaz wasn't about to get ''any'' punishment, [[{{Jerkass}} but she lets him take it for her anyway]].

** In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS8E25TheSecretWarOfLisaSimpson The Secret War of Lisa Simpson]]", Bart helps Lisa when they're at military school.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson usually couldn't give a damn what happens to Lisa on a mundane basis, and the two have an intense sibling rivalry, but his instinct does kick in every time something serious happens. Unfortunately, she [[UngratefulBitch seems to forget this in later seasons]] and on one occasion says she can't think of a single time he did something good for her.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson usually couldn't give a damn what happens to Lisa on a mundane basis, and the two have an intense sibling rivalry, but his instinct does kick in every time something serious happens.

** But played completely straight in "The Deserter" when Aang accidentally burns Katara with inexpert Fire bending, Sokka tackles Aang to the ground and yells.

** Played straight with older brother Jake. He’s not as physically protective, but he is very tuned into Finn’s emotional well-being, and hurting his little brother’s feelings is the surest way to get on Jake’s bad side. He even claims to have a “Finn sense” that tells him when Finn is about to cry, and the angriest we ever see him is when he’s ripping a new one into Princess Bubblegum for breaking Finn’s heart.

* ''Disney/LiloAndStitch'': Nani takes on this role to Lilo after their parents' death.

* Franchise/WinnieThePooh isn't particularly smart to say the least, though he will constantly aid and comfort Piglet as much as his hapless self allows. Similarly Tigger is something of a {{Keet}}, though cares a lot about Roo. With a fair helping of BigBrotherWorship in there from the latter, both even refer to each other as brothers. Both of these are seen in the [[Literature/WinnieThePooh original novels]], though it is the Disney [[Disney/TheManyAdventuresOfWinnieThePooh incarnations]] where this trope is most evident.

[[caption-width-right:350:"Hey, what's the big idea? That's my sister, man! [...] So give her back those cupcakes before I knock your block off”]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Breadwinners}}'': Sway Sway sometimes has this for Buhdeuce. When Buhdeuce was being tortured by Steven Quackberg’s movie crew, Sway Sway goes crazy and torments them. Sway Sway also charges as a giant monster when he thinks he ate Buhdeuce.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Breadwinners}}'': Sway Sway sometimes has this for Buhdeuce. When Buhdeuce was being tortured by Steven Quackberg’s movie crew, Sway Sway goes crazy and torments them. SwaySway also charges as a giant monster when he thinks he ate Buhdeuce.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBrothersFlub'' It's no secret Fraz is constantly annoyed by his younger twin, Guapo. But even after reading a true fortune about him being doomed, Fraz rushed to a giant pinball machine to save his brother. The roles are reversed when Fraz is tricked into doing stupid things. Guapo's loyalty to Fraz overpowered his desire to have fun and he managed to save him.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Breadwinners}}'': Sway Sway sometimes has this for Buhdeuce. When Buhdeuce was being tortured by Steven Quackberg’s movie crew, Sway Sway goes crazy and torments them.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBrothersFlub'' It's no secret Fraz is constantly annoyed by his younger twin, Guapo. But even after reading a true fortune about him being doomed, Fraz rushed to a giant pinball machine to save his brother.

** In a rare moment in ''[[ComicBook/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheSearch The Search]]'' after Sokka expresses his care for Katara, Zuko follows his example and [[ComfortingComforter puts his blanket over]] Azula. Pretty heartwarming to be that gentle to the MagnificentBitch who manipulated and tried to kill him a dozen times... but at the end of the day, ''she’s still his sister''.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Breadwinners}}'': Sway Sway sometimes has this for Buhdeuce. When Buhdeuce was being tortured by Steven Quackberg’s movie crew, Sway Sway goes crazy and torments them.

* On ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim,'' [[HeroAntagonist Dib]] has this for [[CreepyChild Gaz]]...[[DependingOnTheWriter sometimes]]. "Gaz, Eater of Pork" is one example, when he's willing to take a punishment for Gaz, protesting that she's "just a little girl." In reality Gaz wasn't about to get ''any'' punishment, [[{{Jerkass}} but she lets him take it for her anyway]].

** But played completely straight in "''The Deserter''" when Aang accidentally burns Katara with inexpert Fire bending, Sokka tackles Aang to the ground and yells.