History Main / JerkAss

See TheJerkIndex for variations on different types of Jerks. Contrast with InnocentlyInsensitive, who ''acts'' like a jerk because they don't know any better, but will be quick to correct their behavior once it is pointed out to them. The inversion is NiceGuy, obviously. If you want to see the hero who is the Jerkass despite their good intentions, see GoodIsNotNice.

JustForFun/NotToBeConfusedWith the MTV reality stunt show Series/{{Jackass}}. Though the cast can definitely get into this territory at points.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink this character]] is overly unpleasant, because that is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being [[{{Jerkass}} this]].

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being [[{{Jerkass}} this]].

* Jerkass/{{Webcomics}}

Characters can be Jerkasses in many ways -- some may be polite, intelligent, charming, handsome and/or brave, [[BitchInSheepsClothing but still give off a basic air of snobby, sneering, self-centered prickery]] that makes them such a nasty little punk that you wonder why nobody's beat the fuck out of them, shanked them or busted a cap in their skull yet. Others are more obvious assholes who may be crass, sleazy, or otherwise repulsive. Either way, it's usually their status on the team of "good guy" that results in them never being called out on it. After all, if they were an asshole on team "bad guy", they'd just be another villain. This is especially disconcerting in any series following a team that needs to be coordinated and would realistically not put up with this kind of behavior. This can also happen with a hardass or [[GrumpyBear grouchy]] character who becomes an obstacle to others rather than [[CommanderContrarian providing pragmatic, but perhaps unpopular, advice]].

What makes them entertaining is the fact that you don't have to deal with them yourself in real life. Usually, the [[RuleOfFunny Rule of Funny]] enables the people around the person to be able to live under the same roof as them without, y'know, throwing them out, kicking their ass, or blowing their brains out. Sometimes, the Jerkass is the PluckyComicRelief who's stepped off the beam and become TheScrappy, in which case the [[RuleOfFunny Rule of Funny]] fades away; they may be okay in the other characters' eyes, but the audience would still love to punch them in the face. Because of this, it's hard to feel sorry for them when something bad does happen to them, and it is often seen as comeuppance which will be applauded by the audience.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[{{HateSink}}
this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{Hate Sink}}, whenever [[HateSink
this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

this character]] is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{HateSink}}, whenever this character is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{HateSink}}, whenever this character is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{HateSink}}, whenever this character is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{HateSink}}, whenever this character is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

Also, do NOT confuse it with {{HateSink}}, whenever this character is overly unpleasant, because is [[EvilerThanThou FAR]] from being this.

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* Jerkass/{{Other}}

Not to be confused with the MTV reality stunt show Series/{{Jackass}}. Though the cast can definitely get into this territory at points.

* [[Jerkass/AnimeAndManga Anime and Manga]]
* [[Jerkass/ComicBooks Comic Books]]
* [[Jerkass/FanWorks Fan Works]]

* [[Jerkass/{{Literature}} Literature]]
* [[Jerkass/LiveActionTV Live-Action TV]]
* [[Jerkass/{{Pinball}} Pinball]]
* [[Jerkass/VideoGames Video Games]]
* [[Jerkass/WebComics Web Comics]]
* [[Jerkass/WebOriginal Web Original]]
* [[Jerkass/WesternAnimation Western Animation]]
* [[Jerkass/{{Other}} Other]][[/index]]

->''[[TvTropesWillRuinYourLife Great! Your worthless ass finally wasted your useless time browsing every goddamn article on this page!]] [[SelfDemonstratingArticle Now get the fuck out of here and never bring your bitch ass back, you faggot!]]''

If absolutely ''everyone'' acts like this, you're looking at a WorldOfJerkass.