History Main / BratsWithSlingshots

* Disney's ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}'' has Lampwick firing shots en route to Pleasure Island.

* A slingshot figures prominently in the book and [[FilmOfTheBook Film]] ''Literature/TheKiteRunner''.

* In ''Series/TheBeverlyHillbillies'', Elly May Clampett.

* Alex from ''Series/{{Lost}}''.

* The ten year old main character of ''VideoGame/MonsterBash'' uses a slingshot.

* The ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'' employ "two-by-four technology", using various household and junkyard items to create weapons and vehicles.

The [[WeaponSpecialization weapon of choice]] of the BrattyHalfPint and other {{Youngsters}}, probably because it allows them some means of defense without any expectation of them [[ThouShaltNotKill actually killing someone]]. Also a frequent [[StarterEquipment starter weapon]] in VideoGames and a WeaponJr for younger versions of ArcherArchetype.

The WeaponOfChoice of the BrattyHalfPint and other {{Youngsters}}, probably because it allows them some means of defense without any expectation of them [[ThouShaltNotKill actually killing someone]]. Also a frequent [[StarterEquipment starter weapon]] in VideoGames and a WeaponJr for younger versions of ArcherArchetype.

* ''Manga/SKETDance'': Bossun's WeaponOfChoice.
* ''Anime/SpeedRacer'': Spritle's WeaponOfChoice.

* ''ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'': In "Recap/AsterixInSpain", Pepe, the BrattyHalfPint son of the Spanish chief Huevos y Bacon has a slingshot as his WeaponOfChoice. He dings Julius Caesar twice with it.

* ''VideoGame/FreddiFish'': This is the closest thing Freddi has to a WeaponOfChoice, though as an ActualPacifist she never directly shoots anyone with it. At least one version turns out to be an ''incredibly'' sophisticated device, complete with a targeting HUD.

* Wheelie of ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' is a [[BrattyHalfPint child-like robot]], and his WeaponOfChoice is his little slingshot.

* The token kid character in ''VideoGame/ShadowHearts'' uses a slingshot

** ''VideoGame/EarthBound'': A slinghot is available as an early weapon and possesses higher attack power than other weapons sold in the area, but is inaccurate to the point of being rather impractical. An upgraded ''bionic'' slingshot is available later, and makes a good weapon for everyone, due to not suffering from the aforementioned flaw.

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* ''Webcomic/SleeplessDomain'': Magical Girl Zoe Blecher wields a slingshot as her weapon. From it she can fire off seeds that sprout into metallic flowers that can push, weigh down, and/or impale enemy monsters. The slingshot as a weapon stands out for Zoe in particular, as slingshots are typically associated with bratty boys and Zoe herself is a ShrinkingViolet. The author gave her the weapon primarily as a reference to ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime''.

* WesternAnimation/WoodyWoodpecker in ''Slingshot 6 7/8''.

* Kshin is seen using a slingshot in the ''WesternAnimation/DefendersOfTheEarth'' episode "Battleground".

* [[MushroomMan Shroomboom]] from ''{{VideoGame/Skylanders}}'' uses a slingshot as his primary weapon, and him creating it plays into his backstory. He came from a pizza topping garden belonging to [[BigBad Kaos]], and he and all his fungi friends knew one day they would be on the [[{{Pun}} chopping block]]. Thus, Shroomboom took a twig and a strand of spider web to make his slingshot, using to it fire his friends and eventually himself out of the garden. In combat, Shroomboom primarily uses the slingshot to shoot bouncing explosive mushrooms rapidly (which can be [[ChargedAttack charged to launch a bigger mushroom]]). Alternatively, he can use it to launch Mushroom Paratroopers that can be used as traps by pushing opponents into where the paratroopers will land. He can even launch himself as a massive projectile and, with his Series 2 version, can also summon mushroom bumpers to become a literal PinballProjectile.

* Usopp from ''Manga/OnePiece'' used these when he actually was a brat and never stopped, even when he became a pirate. {{Justified|Trope}} in that he's an ImprobableWeaponUser and customizer; it's much easier to make custom slingshot bullets than pistol or musket bullets. The ImprobableAimingSkills he got from his father (who is part of one of the best pirate crews in the sea) also help. Taken UpToEleven with Kabuto, his giant slingshot introduced in Enies Lobby. He can snipe people at distances far beyond the reach of Marine guns. Its range is explained by the use of Dials from Skypeia (sea-shells that count as bio-tech for those not familiar with the series), along with the five bands it uses to fire ammo. It's stated that the bands cause the ammo to spin in the air, in effect giving his slingshot a rifling effect. This is significant as the guns in the series use ball ammo and no rifling.

** The slingshot is an early-game [[Main/ItemCrafting craftable]] weapon which can later be upgraded to shoot military-grade grenades.
** [[Main/UpToEleven Taken Up To Eleven]] due to the incredibly simple [[Main/MasterConsole console command]] to spawn slingshots which fire whatever number projectile at once.

* [[MushroomMan Shroomboom]] from ''{{VideoGame/Skylanders}}'' uses a slingshot as his primary weapon, and him creating it plays into his backstory. He came from a pizza topping garden belonging to [[BigBad Kaos]], and he and all his fungi friends knew one day they would be on the [[{{Pun}} chopping block]]. Thus, Shroomboom took a twig and a strand of spider web to make his slingshot, using to fire his friends and eventually himself out of the garden. In combat, Shroomboom primarily uses the slingshot to shoot bouncing explosive mushrooms rapidly (which can be [[ChargedAttack charged to launch a bigger mushroom]]). Alternatively, he can use it to launch Mushroom Paratroopers that can be used as traps by pushing opponents into where the paratroopers will land. He can even launch himself as a massive projectile and, with his Series 2 version, can also summon mushroom bumpers to become a literal PinballProjectile.

* Jimmy from ''Videogame/{{Bully}}'' has a slingshot.

* ''Dennis the Menace'':
** Dennis ([[ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUS both]] of [[ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUK him]]) is probably the TropeCodifier. The better-known [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Bart Simpson]] owes a lot to him.
** The [[ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUS American Dennis]] wears his slingshot all the time. By comparison, the [[ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUK British Dennis]] very frequently ''uses'' his catapult... though not quite as much nowadays, what with political correctness and the level of [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerising]] in the media.

** ''ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceS'' and ''ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUK'' are probably the {{Trope Codifier}}. The better-known [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Bart Simpson]] owes a lot to him.

* In Tim Drake's first ''ComicBook/RobinSeries'' volume he chose a slingshot from an arrangement of weapons when tasked with choosing one to master by his chosen master. He becomes very good at using it but when his training is derailed by ComicBook/LadyShiva and she asks him the same question as his new martial arts instructor he chooses a staff instead for its non-lethal atributes and is rarely thereafter seen with a slingshot despite how good he was with one.
* In ''ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns''', the new Robin uses one.
* [[ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes Calvin]] has used one at least once, but he prefers to fling snowballs (and he once made a giant slingshot for hurling large snowballs).
* [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Huey, Dewey and Louie]] have used them many times in the comics, frequency DependingOnTheWriter, more often in European stories.

* [[MushroomMan Shroomboom]] from ''{{VideoGame/Skylanders}}'' uses a slingshot as his primary weapon, and him creating it plays into his backstory. He came from a pizza topping garden belonging to [[BigBad Kaos]], and he and all his fungi friends knew one day they would be on the [[{{Pun}} chopping block]]. Thus, Shroomboom took a twig and a strand of spider web to make his slingshot, using to fire his friends and eventually himself out of the garden. In combat, Shroomboom primarily uses the slingshot to shoot bouncing explosive mushrooms rapidly (which can be [[ChargedAttack charged to launch a bigger mushroom]]) or can use to launch Mushroom Paratroopers that can be used as traps by pushing opponents into where the paratroopers will land. He can even launch himself as a massive projectile and, with his Series 2 version, can also summon mushroom bumpers to become a literal PinballProjectile.

* ''VideoGame/{{LIT}}'''s protagonist, Jake, has one that he can use to shatter windows to let light in through, and also break electric appliances (computers, [=TVs=], lamps) to control the power usage in the room he's traversing. Pellets come individually and have to be carefully rationed, and they're single use.

* In the ''Series/DoctorWho''

* In ''VideoGame/HorizonZeroDawn'', slinshots are used by Aloy to fire grenades of various types.

** Slingshots are also used as FamilyFriendlyFirearms in the sequel ''Fievel Goes West'', probably because it takes place in a MouseWorld and so the character don't have cat or mouse sized guns, except in the movie's opening which in a FantasySequence.

** Slingshots are also used as FamilyFriendlyFirearms in the sequel ''Fivel Goes West'', probably because it takes place in a MouseWorld and so the character don't have cat or mouse sized guns, except in the movie's opening which in a FantasySequence.

** Slingshots are also used as FamilyFriendlyFirearms in the sequel ''Fivel Goes West'', probably because it takes place in a MouseWorld and so the character don't have cat or mouse sized guns, except in the movie's opening which in an ImagineSpot.

** Slingshots are also used as FamilyFriendlyFirearms in the sequel ''Fivel Goes West'', probably because it takes place in a MouseWorld and so the character don't have cat or mouse sized guns, except in the movie's opening which in an ImageSpot.

* [[MushroomMan Shroomboom]] from ''{{VideoGame/Skylanders}}'' uses a slingshot as his primary weapon, and him creating plays into his backstory. He came from a pizza garden topping belonging to [[BigBad Kaos]], and he and all his fungi friends knew one day they would be on the [[{{Pun}} chopping block]]. Thus, Shroomboom took a twig and a strand of spider web to make his slingshot, using to fire his and friends and eventually himself out of the garden. In combat, Shroomboom primarily uses the slingshot to shoot bouncing explosive mushrooms rapidly (which can be [[ChargedAttack charged to launch a bigger mushroom]]) or can use to launch Mushroom Paratroopers that can be used as traps by pushing opponents into where the paratroopers will land. He can even launch himself as a massive projectile, and with his Series 2 version, can also summon mushroom bumpers become a literal PinballProjectile.