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* [[spoiler:Skulker]] from Danny Phantom.

Almost invariably TheNapoleon, with a BerserkButton about their height. Alternatively (or as well, if they're [[StealthInsult too dumb to notice the irony]]) they might have an IronicNickname along the lines of "Mr. Big". This might be a reference to their sizeable [[BigBad reputation and influence]], [[TheBigGuy combat skills]], or [[LargeHam personality]]. Often got their position due to intelligence or deviousness that compensates for their lack of physical threat - if ShorterMeansSmarter, this guy is a [[EvilGenius genius]]. Will often be introduced with a BigShadowLittleCreature shot.

* Many depictions of NapoleonBonaparte portray him this way. Napoleon was actually around average height for a Frenchman of his time period, but soldiers tended to be larger and burlier than the average man for obvious reasons, causing him to look fairly undersized around his fellow soldiers. He was given the affectionate nickname "The Little Corporal" by his men. Britain, his sworn enemy, seized upon the perception and lampooned him in propaganda cartoons as a [[TheNapoleon midget tyrant]]. Further confusing issues for the British, Napoleon was only 5'3 in French measurements, due to the fact that French feet were longer than Imperial feet.
** In French, the word "petit" is usually interpreted to mean "little", but it can also mean modest or thin. The play-on-words was likely intentional among his soldiers.

* Many depictions of NapoleonBonaparte portray him this way. Napoleon was actually around average height for a Frenchman of his time period, but soldiers tended to be larger and burlier than the average man for obvious reasons, causing him to look fairly undersized around his fellow soldiers. He was given the affectionate nickname "The Little Corporal" by his men. Britain, his sworn enemy, seized upon the perception and lampooned him in propaganda cartoons as a [[TheNapoleon midget tyrant]]. Further confusing issues for the British, Napoleon was only 5'3 in French measurements, due to the fact that French feet were longer than Imperial feet.

* Dr. Miguelito Loveless, a recurring villain on ''TheWildWildWest''.

* Clyde from the Ant Hill Mob in ''WackyRaces''.

* Vizzini from ''ThePrincessBride''.

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* Mr. Big, the main villain from the pilot episode of ''GetSmart''.

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* Many depictions of NapoleonBonaparte portray him this way. Napoleon was actually around average height for a Frenchman of his time period, but soldiers tended to be larger and burlier than the average man for obvious reasons, causing him to look fairly undersized around his fellow soldiers. He was given the affectionate nickname "The Little Corporal" by his men. Britain, his sworn enemy, seized upon the perception and lampooned him in propaganda cartoons as a [[TheNapoleon midget tyrant]]. Further confusing issues for the British, Napoleon was only 5'3 in French measurements, due to the fact that French feet were longer than Imperial feet.

* Wilson Fisk, aka The Kingpin, from ''{{Spider-Man}}'' and later ''{{Daredevil}}''.

* Big Figure from ''{{Watchmen}}''. Averted somewhat in the film as he remains relatively cool despite Rorschach's digs about his height. His bodyguard is not quite so restrained.

* Big Figure from ''{{Watchmen}}''.

* "The Baby" (real name unknown) from ''{{Monster}}''.
* [[spoiler:Envy]] from Full Metal Alchemist.

Almost invariably TheNapoleon, with a BerserkButton about their height. Alternatively (or as well, if they're [[StealthInsult too dumb to notice the irony]]) they might have an IronicNickname along the lines of "Mr Big". This might be a reference to their sizeable [[BigBad reputation and influence]], [[TheBigGuy combat skills]], or [[LargeHam personality]]. Often got their position due to intelligence or deviousness that compensates for their lack of physical threat - if ShorterMeansSmarter, this guy is a [[EvilGenius genius]]. Will often be introduced with a BigShadowLittleCreature shot.

Almost invariably TheNapoleon, with a BerserkButton about their height. Alternatively (or as well, if they're [[StealthInsult too dumb to notice the irony]]) they might have an IronicNickname along the lines of "Mr Big". This might be a reference to their sizeable [[BigBad reputation and influence]], [[TheBigGuy combat skills]], or [[LargeHam personality]]. Often got their position due to intelligence or deviousness that compensates for their lack of physical threat - if ShorterMeansSmarter, this guy is a genius. Will often be introduced with a BigShadowLittleCreature shot.

Since AsskickingEqualsAuthority and AuthorityEqualsAsskicking, your average BigBad tends to be (appropriately enough) ''[[LargeAndInCharge big]]'' - however, a frequent subversion of this is for the big cheese to be a [[{{Pun}} half-pint]]. Generally this will be taken to an extreme degree, and accentuated by giving him two MightyGlacier bodyguards - although an average-sized boss might be dwarfed by inhumanly oversized guards to the same effect.
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* Richard in the ''SwordOfTruth'' series, when he's with his bodyguards.
** Emperor Jagang even more so, as he is of average height and surrounds himself with gigantic brutes.

* Salazar from ''ResidentEvil 4''. He fits the short guy with two large bodyguards ([[spoiler: genetically engineered monsters, no less]]) flanking him. Oddly he breaks a tradition of sorts in video games by sending one after you at once and then fighting along side the second (as opposed to watching on the sidelines and having both double team the player).

* Big Figure from ''{{Watchmen}}'', the proposed TropeNamer.

Since AsskickingEqualsAuthority and AuthorityEqualsAsskicking, your average BigBad tends to be (appropriately enough) ''[[LargeAndInCharge big]]'' - however, a frequent subversion of this is for the big cheese to be a [[IncrediblyLamePun half-pint]]. Generally this will be taken to an extreme degree, and accentuated by giving him two MightyGlacier bodyguards - although an average-sized boss might be dwarfed by inhumanly oversized guards to the same effect.

Contrast LargeAndInCharge. Compare KillerRabbit.

Almost invariably TheNapoleon, with a BerserkButton about their height. Alternatively (or as well, if they're [[StealthInsult too dumb to notice the irony]]) they might have an IronicNickname along the lines of "Mr Big". Often got their position due to intelligence or deviousness that compensates for their lack of physical threat - if ShorterMeansSmarter, this guy is a genius. Will often be introduced with a BigShadowLittleCreature shot.

* Gus, the "Gucci dwarf" from ''BlackBooks'', flanked at all times by two massive bodyguards and carrying a fold-out ''highchair in a briefcase''.
* The Mayor of Townsville in ''PowerPuffGirls''
* Lord Farquaad in ''{{Shrek}}''.
* Bigtime Beagle from DuckTales.

* Clyde from the Ant Hill Mob in WackyRaces.
* Mr. Big, the shadowy ruler of Pottsylvania in ''RockyAndBullwinkle'', was actually six inches tall.
* The mob leaders in ''TheTripletsOfBelleville'' were pint-sized dons flanked by bodyguards three times their size.
* Mr. Big, the main villain from the pilot episode of ''GetSmart''.
-->'''Agent 86:''' So ''you're'' Mr. Big.
-->'''Mr. Big:''' So '''''you're''''' Maxwell ''Smart''!
* Dr. Miguelito Loveless, a recurring villain on ''TheWildWildWest''.
** Arliss Loveless, his replacement in the movie ''Film/WildWildWest'', was a variation on this -- he was an ''[considers phrasing carefully]'' average-sized person, but completely legless. [[TheAlcoholic Don't]] [[IncrediblyLamePun say]] [[NeverHeardThatOneBefore it...]]
* The King in ''{{The Wizard Of Id}}''.
* The Mule in IsaacAsimov's ''{{Foundation}}'' series. Played entirely seriously. He does however have psychic powers that he uses to control people.
* Salazar from ''ResidentEvil 4''. He fits the short guy with two large bodyguards ([[spoiler: genetically engineered monsters, no less]]) flanking him. Oddly he breaks a tradition of sorts in video games by sending one after you at once and then fighting along side the second (as opposed to watching on the sidelines and having both double team the player).
* Garlic Jr. from Dragon Ball Z. Alternatively, Pilaf from Dragon Ball.
** Regarding ''DragonBallZ'', Vegeta is the shortest of the Saiyans and at the time of his introduction easily the most powerful. Freeza also qualifies, given Zarbon and Dodoria's relative size to him.
* In ''Dragonball'' (Before the Z), the Red Ribbon Army was led by Commander Red, who was extremely short.

* Many depictions of NapoleonBonaparte portray him this way. Napoleon was actually around average height for a Frenchman of his time period, but soldiers tended to be larger and burlier than the average man for obvious reasons, causing him to look fairly undersized around his fellow soldiers. He was given the affectionate nickname "The Little Corporal" by his men. Britain, his sworn enemy, seized upon the perception and lampooned him in propaganda cartoons as a [[TheNapoleon midget tyrant]]. Further confusing issues for the British, Napoleon was only 5'3 in French measurements, due to the fact that French feet were longer than Imperial feet.

* Cavitus from ''3-2-1 Penguins'' is small but wears a suit to disguise it.
** As does Grizzle from [[CareBears Adventures in Care-a-Lot]].
** The BigBad in ''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' was basically a brain with a face, stored ''inside'' a GiantMook.
* A canine example is Big Fido from ''[[Discworld/MenAtArms Men at Arms]]'', the toy poodle {{Adolf Hitler}} {{Expy}} in charge of a gang of much larger dogs.
* Mr. Big, the drug kingpin from the original ''{{NARC}}'' arcade game.

* Richard in the SwordOfTruth series, when he's with his bodyguards.
** Emperor Jagang even more so, as he is of average height and surrounds himself with gigantic brutes.
* King Malbert from ''{{Igor}}''.
* Dr. Schlock from ''SluggyFreelance'' since he took over Hereti-Corp.
* Picrochole, the diminutive petty king from ''Gargantua''.
* Odin Quincannon from ''{{Preacher}}''.

* The Major from ''{{Hellsing}}'' is very short and [[FatBastard fat]], but he's easily [[TheChessmaster one of]] [[CrazyAwesome the most]] [[MagnificentBastard effective leaders]] in the show.
* "The Baby" (real name unknown) from ''{{Monster}}''.