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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ben 10}}'': the Circus Trio Freak, could be considered this, though they never really were a treath to begin with; most of the time, the only thing that makes them dangerous in the episode they show up in is the boss they are working for (successively [[MonsterClown Zombozo]], [[EnemyWithout Ghostfreak]] and [[DarthVaderClone Forever King Discroll]]). Most of the time, however, Ben kicks their ass pretty easily, to the point it's borderline humiliation for them.

* The Shadow Hand in ''JackieChanAdventures''. Doesn't help that their formerly badass boss got canonically [[RetCon retconned]] later on. The Shadowkhan at times as well, though their effectiveness appears to depend on [[spoilers: how close the mask holder is]].

* The [[MeaningfulName quite appropriately nicknamed]] [[Characters/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Mid-Boss]] in ''VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness'', as well as Axel/Akutare in the [[{{Disgaea2}} sequel]] (you fight each one at least four times during the course of their respective games).

** In ''{{Disgaea 3}}'', the Vato brothers fit this trope to a tee, as well as being about as strong as the trope implies.

* The Shadow Hand in ''JackieChanAdventures''. Doesn't help that their formerly badass boss got canonically [[RetCon retconned]] later on. The Shadowkhan at times as well, though their effectiveness appears to depend on [spoilers: how close the mask holder is]].

* Team Turmoil from MarkWaid's run on TheFlash were this. Defeating was such a routine task that the Flash rarely bothered to interupt his conversations while doing so - except to make fun of them, of course.

-->''[Harry] [[LampshadeHanging could not believe]] that he was this close, and he was going to be thwarted by Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle.''

* In ''CaptainSNES'', it's implied that the [[FunWithAcronyms Daltonian Hyper-Oceanic Piratical Extortion Squad]] will become this, and given that its members include [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Ultros, Chopon]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyV Gilgamesh]], [[{{Lufia}} Berty, Bart]], [[SecretOfMana the Scorpion Army]], and, of course, [[VideoGame/ChronoTrigger Dalton]] himself, it's quite appropriate.

** Subverted in the ''Best Wishes!'' series [[spoiler: as Team Rocket truly TookALevelInBadass.]]

* In ''Anime/RaveMaster'' there was the Jiggle Butt Gang (Big Butt Bandits in the dub) three crooks who were likely the most incompetent thieves in existence. How did they get their name? [[MeaningfulName Guess.]]

* Depending on the story, Zenigata can be this in LupinIII. No matter what the plot/enemy is, he's pretty much guaranteed to be involved in ''some'' capacity, but that can vary from him being a serious threat to Lupin and his plans, a grudging ally, a useful patsy, or simply a minor annoyance who's only there because the fans would miss him if he didn't make an appearance.

* In ''[[SuperRobotWarsDestiny Super Robot Wars D]]'' you had to fight five generals throughout the game [[spoiler: and all five of their mechs in the final battle]].

* ''[[SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Super Robot Taisen OG2]]'' has The Inspectors. They start off as a threat, sure, but by the end of the game, they've cemented their position here. Well, except for their TRUE leader...

** However, in the GrandFinale, we are introduced to an alternate BadFuture where Omi was not present, and Jack has [[TookALevelInBadass took the mother of all levels in Badass]] and has successfully [[WorldDomination taken over the world]], and has [[WickedWitch Wuya]], [[MagnificentBastard Chase Young]] and [[SealedEvilInACan Hannibal Roy Bean]] as his prisoners, subverting this trope straight to hell. Also at the beginning of that same season, his good side had been split from him and he was proving himself to be quite formidabble.

* [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The Box Ghost]] of ''DannyPhantom''. But with a name like that, would you really expect otherwise?

* Tony and Renee, [[MyNameIsNotDurwood A.K.A. the "Mook Squad"]] from ''ManaKhemiaAlchemistsOfAlRevis''. Even Tony's (self-proclaimed) {{archenemy}}, Flay, doesn't take them seriously after a while. When they make a BigDamnHeroes moment to pull off an EnemyMine (if they're actually considered ''real'' enemies), the party's reactions to their arrival are, hilariously:

** Fujin and Raijin, though somewhat less.

* Giacomo in ''VideoGame/BatenKaitos Origins''; he's arrogant, headstrong, and gets his ass kicked by Sagi and co. every time they meet. In fact, the last time they fight, Giacomo has just been told off by his boss for being one of these. By the time of ''VideoGame/BatenKaitos'', [[TookALevelInBadass well...]]

* ''Series/TheInvisibleMan'' Arnaud DeFöhn to the world at large, a rather frightening [[PsychoForHire terrorist-for-hire]]. To [[ItsPersonal Darien Fawkes]], a mincing little prick who'd be dead or in jail if not for his infuriating penchant for [[NotSoDifferent smug speeches]] and [[SoLongSuckers improbable escapes]].

* Played with in HarryPotter. In perspective, Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle pose less of a threat to Harry as [[spoiler: Voldemort]] rises in power. Though the goldfish poop gang join with [[spoiler:Voldemort]], they come to realize that it's not as fun as it sounds. Ultimately subverted when the gang endangers the PowerTrio's lives in the seventh book.

* ''[[{{Shogo}} Shogo: Mobile Armor Division]]'' features Samantha Sternberg, a hot-headed female who constantly appears out of nowhere, screaming that she'll kick the player's ass, only to be quickly dealt with with no trouble at all, yet somehow manages to survive every encounter. [[spoiler: Near the end of the game, however, you have to face her on foot while she's in a HumongousMecha.]]

The trope name comes from the Japanese idiomatic phrase ''kingyo no fun'', which literally means "goldfish crap" but idiomatically means a sycophant or hanger-on. [[DontExplainTheJoke That's because goldfish poop has a tendency to stick to the goldfish]]. So it's vaguely loathsome stuff that follows the fish around, just like a Goldfish Poop Gang.