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** At her worst, [[Characters/TheSimpsonsLisaSimpson Lisa Simpson]] can become one of these. She plays the humanitarian a lot, [[ItsAllAboutMe but she also defines herself by a need to be better than everybody else]]. Several times, when a character shows up and is able to do something better than Lisa can, she sets out to publicly humiliate them. This is lampshaded in the episode "Dial N for Nerder" when she and Bart think that they accidentally killed Martin. Bart feels guilty and wants to tell the truth and accept the consequences, but Lisa pressures him into keeping quiet to avoid her going to jail. At the end of the episode, Lisa, to her own horror, says that there is a dark twisted person under her self-proclaimed innocent appearance.

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** At her worst, [[Characters/TheSimpsonsLisaSimpson Lisa Simpson]] Simpson can become one of these. She plays the humanitarian a lot, [[ItsAllAboutMe but she also defines herself by a need to be better than everybody else]]. Several times, when a character shows up and is able to do something better than Lisa can, she sets out to publicly humiliate them. This is lampshaded in the episode "Dial N for Nerder" when she and Bart think that they accidentally killed Martin. Bart feels guilty and wants to tell the truth and accept the consequences, but Lisa pressures him into keeping quiet to avoid her going to jail. At the end of the episode, Lisa, to her own horror, says that there is a dark twisted person under her self-proclaimed innocent appearance.
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* [[Characters/MiraculousLadybugLilaRossi Lila Rossi]] in ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' is a ConsummateLiar that acts out to get her way. She acts pleasant to her "friends" (read: the people who buy her lies) while being downright vicious to those who get on her bad side (by calling her out), and is willing to go as far as [[spoiler:''willingly'' siding with [[BigBad Hawk Moth]]]] in order to torment the latter.

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* [[Characters/MiraculousLadybugLilaRossi Lila Rossi]] Rossi in ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' is a ConsummateLiar that acts out to get her way. She acts pleasant to her "friends" (read: the people who buy her lies) while being downright vicious to those who get on her bad side (by calling her out), and is willing to go as far as [[spoiler:''willingly'' siding with [[BigBad Hawk Moth]]]] in order to torment the latter.
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** Andrias eventually turns out to be a subversion. He's certainly vicious, but the ruthless tyrant is the ''real'' mask. The jovial goofball is who he actually wants to be, but years of his father and the Core's gaslighting and abuse has convinced him he has to be a monster to atone for his "failure" to protect the Calamity Box.
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** Anne refuses to cooperate with Sasha until the ''real'' Bitch In Sheep's Clothing reveals himself: [[Characters/AmphibiaKingAndrias King Andrias]]. When Anne and the Plantars meet him, Andrias acts as a jovial [[TheGoodKing Good King]] from a royal line of peacekeepers, but once he has the music box, he reveals that he's actually a descendant of [[MultiversalConqueror Multiversal Conquerors]] and intends to continue the legacy. From here on, [[HateSink he sinks to such lows that Sasha and Grime seem like heroes in comparison]], [[KickTheDog mockingly revealing Marcy's true motives]] of coming to Amphibia to her friends, destroying [[RobotBuddy Frobo]], [[WouldHurtAChild attempting to crush Polly]], [[HostageForMacGuffin holding Sprig hostage until he gets the music box back]] (then dropping him anyway), and topping it all off by ''[[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice stabbing Marcy]]'' when she helps Anne and the Plantars escape.

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** Anne refuses to cooperate with Sasha until the ''real'' Bitch In Sheep's Clothing reveals himself: [[Characters/AmphibiaKingAndrias King Andrias]].Andrias. When Anne and the Plantars meet him, Andrias acts as a jovial [[TheGoodKing Good King]] from a royal line of peacekeepers, but once he has the music box, he reveals that he's actually a descendant of [[MultiversalConqueror Multiversal Conquerors]] and intends to continue the legacy. From here on, [[HateSink he sinks to such lows that Sasha and Grime seem like heroes in comparison]], [[KickTheDog mockingly revealing Marcy's true motives]] of coming to Amphibia to her friends, destroying [[RobotBuddy Frobo]], [[WouldHurtAChild attempting to crush Polly]], [[HostageForMacGuffin holding Sprig hostage until he gets the music box back]] (then dropping him anyway), and topping it all off by ''[[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice stabbing Marcy]]'' when she helps Anne and the Plantars escape.
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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices]]. When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[WeUsedToBeFriends Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].

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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] Waybright fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices]]. When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[WeUsedToBeFriends Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].
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** [[Characters/GravityFallsBillCipher Bill Cipher]] may seem chummy and [[FauxAffablyEvil affable]], but is really a murderous PsychopathicManchild of a RealityWarper.

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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].
** Anne refuses to cooperate with Sasha until the ''real'' Bitch In Sheep's Clothing reveals himself: [[Characters/AmphibiaKingAndrias King Andrias]]. When Anne and the Plantars meet him, Andrias acts as a jovial [[TheGoodKing Good King]] from a royal line of peacekeepers, but once he has the music box, he reveals that he's actually a descendant of [[MultiversalConqueror Multiversal Conquerors]] and intends to continue the legacy. From here on, [[HateSink he sinks to such lows that Sasha and Grime seem like heroes in comparison,]] [[KickTheDog mockingly revealing Marcy's true motives]] of coming to Amphibia to her friends, destroying [[RobotBuddy Frobo]], [[WouldHurtAChild attempting to crush Polly,]] [[HostageForMacGuffin holding Sprig hostage until he gets the music box back]] (then dropping him anyway), and topping it all off by ''[[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice stabbing Marcy]]'' when she helps Anne and the Plantars escape.

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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] choices]]. When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome [[WeUsedToBeFriends Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].
** Anne refuses to cooperate with Sasha until the ''real'' Bitch In Sheep's Clothing reveals himself: [[Characters/AmphibiaKingAndrias King Andrias]]. When Anne and the Plantars meet him, Andrias acts as a jovial [[TheGoodKing Good King]] from a royal line of peacekeepers, but once he has the music box, he reveals that he's actually a descendant of [[MultiversalConqueror Multiversal Conquerors]] and intends to continue the legacy. From here on, [[HateSink he sinks to such lows that Sasha and Grime seem like heroes in comparison,]] comparison]], [[KickTheDog mockingly revealing Marcy's true motives]] of coming to Amphibia to her friends, destroying [[RobotBuddy Frobo]], [[WouldHurtAChild attempting to crush Polly,]] Polly]], [[HostageForMacGuffin holding Sprig hostage until he gets the music box back]] (then dropping him anyway), and topping it all off by ''[[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice stabbing Marcy]]'' when she helps Anne and the Plantars escape.



* Ferris Boyle from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' episode "[[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE14HeartOfIce Heart of Ice]]". While he pretends to be a humanitarian, he is really a callous monster who cares only about money. Even Batman, who's usually pretty stoic, is horrified to the point of even muttering an audible "My God!" (an EXTREME rarity in cartoons in those days) when he discovers the full extent of what Boyle did. The only happy part of the whole episode is knowing that Boyle will face justice for his crimes thanks to Batman.

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Ferris Boyle from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' the episode "[[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE14HeartOfIce Heart of Ice]]". While he pretends to be a humanitarian, he is really a callous monster who cares only about money. Even Batman, who's usually pretty stoic, is horrified to the point of even muttering an audible "My God!" (an EXTREME ''extreme'' rarity in cartoons in those days) when he discovers the full extent of what Boyle did. The only happy part of the whole episode is knowing that Boyle will face justice for his crimes thanks to Batman.



* Lynn Loud Jr. In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' seems like an innocent girl who could do little wrong. Once you get to know her, you'll realize that she'll very often use roughhousing as a means of resolution. Though she tends to zigzag between this and JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'': Lynn Loud Jr. In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' seems like an innocent girl who could do little wrong. Once you get to know her, you'll realize that she'll very often use roughhousing as a means of resolution. Though she tends to zigzag between this and JerkWithAHeartOfGold.



** Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica. Everyone ''believes'' that she's a sweet, innocent minister's daughter, but (much to Bart's dismay) she's actually a manipulative little bitch. At the end of the episode her father is revealed to be well aware of her hellish behaviour, but overlooks it (to the extent of covering his ears and singing hymns at the loudest pitch possible) [[NeverMyFault and tries to pass the blame onto Bart instead]]. Given the addition of the Lovejoys' very fickle and conditional devotion to the Bible and society, the Reverend and his gossipy wife may also count as this trope.

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** Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica. Everyone ''believes'' that she's a sweet, innocent minister's daughter, but (much to Bart's dismay) she's actually a manipulative little bitch. At the end of the episode episode, her father is revealed to be well aware of her hellish behaviour, behavior but overlooks it (to the extent of covering his ears and singing hymns at the loudest pitch possible) [[NeverMyFault and tries to pass the blame onto Bart instead]]. Given the addition of the Lovejoys' very fickle and conditional devotion to the Bible and society, the Reverend and his gossipy wife may also count as this trope.



** [[Characters/SouthParkEricCartman Eric Cartman]] can be this at times, acting nice in front of the adults while hiding the fact he has a notorious scheme on his hands. Of course, since the [[AdultsAreUseless adults]] are already [[TooDumbToLive completely stupid]], he doesn't even ''need'' to hide up what's up his sleeve.

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** [[Characters/SouthParkEricCartman Eric Cartman]] can be this at times, acting nice in front of the adults while hiding the fact he has a notorious scheme on his hands. Of course, since One notable example is in "Le Petit Tourette" where he [[ObfuscatingDisability pretends to be an innocent little boy with Tourette's Syndrome]] [[DisabilityAsAnExcuseForJerkassery so he can have the [[AdultsAreUseless adults]] are already [[TooDumbToLive completely stupid]], excuse of doing whatever he doesn't even ''need'' to hide up what's up his sleeve.wants]].
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'': Dr. Jonas Venture. When the show started, he was just shown as a God-like super-scientist and globetrotting adventurer who was just plain better than his son and heir, Rusty. But as the show went on, it was revealed that he was an extreme {{Jerkass}} who went back and forth between neglecting his son and putting him in situations of traumatizingly-high levels of danger. Further, the reason Rusty is such a failure who can't live up to his dad is because of his horrible upbringing which has left him a mental wreck.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'': ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBros'': Dr. Jonas Venture. When the show started, he was just shown as a God-like super-scientist and globetrotting adventurer who was just plain better than his son and heir, Rusty. But as the show went on, it was revealed that he was an extreme {{Jerkass}} who went back and forth between neglecting his son and putting him in situations of traumatizingly-high levels of danger. Further, the reason Rusty is such a failure who can't live up to his dad is because of his horrible upbringing which has left him a mental wreck.
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** Pamela Isley is this in the episode [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE5PrettyPoison "Pretty Poison."]] Initially presenting herself as Harvey Dent's loving sweetheart he's eager to wed, despite [[FourthDateMarriage only knowing her for a little over a week.]] Shortly after Harvey's [[DruggedLipstick rendered comatose]] a [[ProperlyParanoid rightly suspicious]] Batman goes to confront Isley at her greenhouse and is seized by a [[ManEatingPlant giant mutant flytrap]]. Pamela then reveals her costumed, FemmeFatale eco-terrorist alter ego while demonstrating her grief stricken girlfriend facade to him before erupting into wicked laughter, confirming whatever affection she showed Dent was never sincere.

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** [[Characters/DCAUPoisonIvy Pamela Isley Isley]] is this in the episode [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE5PrettyPoison "Pretty Poison."]] Initially presenting herself as Harvey Dent's loving sweetheart he's eager to wed, despite [[FourthDateMarriage only knowing her for a little over a week.]] Shortly after Harvey's [[DruggedLipstick rendered comatose]] a [[ProperlyParanoid rightly suspicious]] Batman goes to confront Isley at her greenhouse and is seized by a [[ManEatingPlant giant mutant flytrap]]. Pamela then reveals her costumed, FemmeFatale eco-terrorist alter ego while demonstrating her grief stricken girlfriend facade to him before erupting into wicked laughter, confirming whatever affection she showed Dent was never sincere.
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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].

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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright **[[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].
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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].

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** [[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright **[[Characters/AmphibiaSashaWaybright Sasha Waybright]] fits more in the AlphaBitch category in season 1, with it being pretty clear that she was always pretty bossy with Anne even when they were friends. However, she starts playing into this trope with her old friends in season 2 when she and Grime try regaining their trust with the full intention of betraying them (although it doesn't sit all that well with Sasha). When she finally does go through with the betrayal, [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Anne calls her out for being a horrible person]], a remark that actually hits her pretty hard and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone makes her begin to rethink her choices.]] When she and Grime realize an even greater threat could potentially arise, Sasha attempts to warn Anne about the danger, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Anne justifiably no longer wants anything to do with her]].

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