History Main / GleefulAndGrumpyPairing

** Sodor's two medium-sized tender engines, Edward and James have this dynamic. Edward is kind, patient, and doesn't mind what work he does, whereas James is vain, temperamental, hates doing jobs that are dirty, and prefers pulling coaches.

* ''Film/Deadpool2'' sees the grumpy, goth, DeadpanSnarker Negasonic Teenage Warhead get a girlfriend named Yukio, who is brightly colored, optimistic, and endlessly cheerful, and always excitedly greeting Wade whenever he's around, while Negasonic is constantly annoyed by him.

* ''Anime/SailorMoon'': Usagi is a ditzy and fun-loving GenkiGirl, in contrast to her more serious and moody younger brother Shingo. She also has this relationship with Rei, who has a HairTriggerTemper.

** Of the Highland High staff, the mild-mannered, tolerant HippieTeacher Van Driessen has this dynamic with both DeanBitterman [=McVicker=] and DrillSergeantNasty Buzzcut, who hate Beavis and Butt-Head with a burning passion.

** While both of the main characters are clueless morons, Beavis is usually hyperactive and cheerful, while Butt-Head tends to be more cynical and sarcastic (in his own way, of course).

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'': The titular character starts out as a grumpy and reclusive ogre unwilling to accept friendship or companionship and prefers to remain alone. He then earns the one-sided friendship of Donkey, who eventually helps Shrek come out of his shell and begin to reciprocate his kindness, allowing the two to become friends. Though Donkey remains the more cheerful one of the duo.

** Hayley and Steve have a rather similar dynamic, with the former being a cynical, lethargic SoapboxSadie and the latter being an outgoing, enthusiastic ExtravertedNerd.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious, pessimistic, and condescending, although she does eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen open up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That said, the DistantFinale has [[spoiler:both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

** Much like Gumball and Darwin, Nicole and her husband Richard have this dynamic as well. While Nicole is often temperamental and serious, Richard is generally a happy-go-lucky {{Manchild}} who enjoys goofing around.

** Much like Gumball and Darwin, Nicole and her husband Richard have this dynamic as well. While Nicole is often temperamental and serious, Richard is generally a happy-go-lucky {{Manchild}} who tends to goof off.

** Hayley and Steve have a rather similar dynamic, with the former being a cynical, lethargic SoapboxSadie and the latter being an outgoing, energetic ExtravertedNerd.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious and pessimistic, although she eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen opens up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That said, the DistantFinale has [[spoiler:both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

* The BrotherSisterTeam of Violet and Dash from ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles''. Dash is an energetic, extroverted kid who loves having superpowers, while Violet is an EmoTeen who gets easily frustrated and tends to lash out when she's upset.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': [[ZigzaggingTrope Zig-zagged]] with Luz and her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious and pessimistic, although she eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen opens up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That said, the DistantFinale has [[spoiler:both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious and pessimistic, although she eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen opens up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That said, the DistantFinale has [[spoiler:both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious and pessimistic, although she eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen opens up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That being said, the Distant Finale has [[spoiler:both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is friendly, joyful, and fascinated by the world around her. Amity is more serious and pessimistic, although she eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen opens up]] with the help of Luz. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self due to her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started]]. That being said, the Distant Finale has [[both girls becoming cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]]]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz forms the gleeful half with her girlfriend Amity. Luz is a friendly, optimistic, eccentric GenkiGirl who is fascinated by the world around her, while Amity is more serious, snide, cynical, and condescending. Amity does [[DefrostingIceQueen get better]], though; especially once she falls in love with Luz and the two [[RelationshipUpgrade become a couple]]. As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; Luz becomes a gloomy, self-loathing shell of her former self as a result of her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity has become almost as upbeat and confident as Luz was, especially when compared to how she started. That said by the DistantFinale, both girls have become cheerful and upbeat adults after [[EarnYourHappyEnding finally defeating the cause of their pain]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz is a friendly, optimistic, eccentric GenkiGirl who is fascinated by the world around her, while Amity is more serious, snide, cynical, and condescending. [[spoiler:Amity does [[DefrostingIceQueen get better]], though; her and Luz even [[RelationshipUpgrade become a couple]].]] As of "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS3E1ThanksToThem Thanks to Them]]", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-pitying shell of her former self as a result of her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity continues to be more upbeat and confident than how she started.]]

* Due to the dynamics of the study group, the main characters of ''Series/{{Community}}'' are often put into such pairs, with [[EndearinglyDorky Annie]], [[SassyBlackWoman Shirley]], and [[LovableJock Troy]] in the role of the Gleeful, and [[TheKilljoy Jeff]], [[SoapboxSadie Britta]], and [[AmbiguousDisorder Abed]] in the role of the Grumpy. [[DirtyOldMan Pierce]] is kind of in the middle, and can be either depending on who he works off of.

** Beavis is usually hyperactive and cheerful, while Butt-Head tends to be more cynical and sarcastic (in his own way, of course).

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz is a friendly, optimistic, eccentric GenkiGirl who is fascinated by the world around her, while Amity is more serious, snide, cynical, and condescending. [[spoiler:Amity does [[DefrostingIceQueen get better]], though; her and Luz even [[RelationshipUpgrade become a couple]].]] As of "Thanks to Them", however, the roles switch; [[spoiler:Luz becomes a gloomy, self-pitying shell of her former self as a result of her TraumaCongaLine, while Amity continues to be more upbeat and confident than she started.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': Luz is a friendly, optimistic, eccentric GenkiGirl who is fascinated by the world around her, while Amity is more serious, snide, cynical, and condescending. [[spoiler:Amity does [[DefrostingIceQueen get better]], though; her and Luz even [[RelationshipUpgrade become a couple]].]]

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Helga and her sister Olga. While Helga is generally a moody {{Tsundere}} who doesn't get along with most people, Olga tends to be more upbeat and easygoing. That being said, Olga is revealed to be a StepfordSmiler and NervousWreck due to the constant pressure from her [[StageMom parents' expectations]], while Helga is the way she is due to [[TheUnFavourite a miserable life of neglect]].

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Helga and her sister Olga. While Helga is generally a moody {{Tsundere}} who doesn't get along with most people, Olga tends to be more upbeat and easygoing. That being said, Olga is revealed to be a StepfordSmiler and a NervousWreck due to the constant pressure from her [[StageMom parents' expectations]], while Helga is the way she is due to [[TheUnFavourite a miserable life of neglect]].

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Helga and her sister Olga. While Helga is generally a moody {{Tsundere}} who doesn't get along with most people, Olga tends to be more upbeat and easygoing. That being said, Olga is revealed to be a StepfordSmiler due to the constant pressure from her [[StageMom parents' expectations]], while Helga is the way she is due to [[TheUnFavourite a miserable life of neglect]].

* ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'': Meg, the [[TheEeyore miserable]] ButtMonkey, has this dynamic with her more carefree and childish brother Chris.

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Helga and her sister Olga. While Helga is generally a moody {{Tsundere}} who doesn't get along with most people, Olga tends to be more upbeat and easygoing. That being said, Olga is revealed to be a StepfordSmiler due to the constant pressure from her [[StageMom parents' expectations]], while Helga is the way she is due to [[TheUnfavorite a miserable life of neglect]].