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* In the ''Franchise/MassEffect'' trilogy Miranda and Jack absolutely ''hate'' each other, partially because of all the inhumane experimental shit Cerberus, to which Miranda was affiliated with in the second game, did to Jack but also because of Miranda's IceQueen demeanor and her being genetically modified to be perfect. Both of them join Commander Shepard's team, and if they both manage to survive the plot to the third game's ''Citadel'' DLC they can join the party Shepard throws, by which point they'll finally start to come around a little bit after a couple of drinks with Miranda admitting that Jack's come a long way from what Cerberus did to her. Jack is caught off-guard by the admission:
--->'''Jack:''' Wow. ''[{{Beat}}]'' Thanks. I still really hate you, but [[BuxomIsBetter you have fantastic tits]].
--->'''Miranda:''' [''laughs''] All right. I can live with that.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003'', the one thing that the Turtles admire about the Foot is the {{Nice Hat}}s worn by the Shredder's Elite Guard:

* ''WebAnimation/DotDotDot''. Axman13's scathing (and [[ComicallyMissingThePoint epically point-missing]]) game review ends with:

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* In the second season of ''Anime/YuGiOhGX'', even Judai can't help but compliment [[BigBad Saiou]] for managing a "Zero Turn Kill" (which is winning a duel ''without even getting a turn'') against Prince Orgene.

* In ''Manga/FailedPrincesses'', while Kanade Kurokawa disliked Nanaki Fujishiro for bullying her, she did admire Fujishiro's beauty and self-confidence, both traits Kurokawa felt she herself lacked. As a result, Kurokawa admired Fujishiro despite not ''liking'' her, a sentiment that influenced their relationship even after they became friends.

--> '''Tyrion:''' (to Cersei) You love your children. It's your one redeeming quality. That and your cheekbones.

--->'''Ray''': Say what you will about Savage, but the man makes a mean casserole.

* ''Theatre/MuchAdoAnoutNothing'' has the proudly misogynistic Benedick roast Hero when asked what he thinks of her. The only commendation he's willing to give is that she's good looking, which he can't even outright say but feels the need to hide with negatives "Were she other than she is, she were unhandsome". And shortly after, when he realizes his best friend Claudio is falling for Hero, he then downplays his one positive for her even more by noting that Hero's cousin Beatrice (and the LoveInterest he insists he can't stand) is ''far'' better looking.

* In ''Theatre/JesusChristSuperstar'', Caiaphas and several priests discuss what a problem Jesus is, and start concocting a plan to kill him before he starts threatening their power base. In the middle of warning how dangerous he is, Caiaphas admits "One thing I'll say for him, [[JesusWasWayCool Jesus is cool]]."

A form of DamnedByFaintPraise, but with the negative side made explicit instead of implied. Compare with WorthyOpponent, ActuallyPrettyFunny, and BadNewsIrrelevantNews. Compare ''and'' contrast with SympathyForTheDevil and SympathyForTheHero.

* In ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix'', Dumbledore pulls off a dramatic escape from about half a dozen senior Ministry of Magic personnel, including two top Aurors [[spoiler: (granted, one was secretly on his side)]]. And he makes it look easy. Phineas Nigellus Black, who disagrees with Dumbledore on a large number of topics, has to admit that the man has ''style''.

* In ''Literature/ShadowOfTheConqueror,'' Lyrah [[ThePowerOfHate hates the air that Dayless the Conqueror breathes and the ground he walks upon]], but [[spoiler: him saving Highdawn from total destruction]] still impresses her.

--> '''Tyrion:''' (to Cersei) You love your children. It's your one redeeming quality. That and your cheekbones.\\

* In ''Film/TheBigLebowski'', Walter, a Jewish convert, learns that the [[AllGermansAreNazis Germans are not Nazis]], but ''[[StrawNihilist nihilists]]''.

* In Book One of ''Literature/GuardiansOfGaHoole'', Ms. Plithiver thinks to herself that there is something very wrong with Kludd. He then coughs up a pellet and she reconsiders that no bird with such a noble digestive system could be completely bad. [[FromNobodytoNightmare If only...]]

* This is what leads to Alex advocating for the [[spoiler:election of Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr]] when asked for his opinion on the matter near the end of ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}},'' because for all he despises about Jefferson, he appreciates that at least Jefferson has things he believes in, unlike Burr.

* While ''WebVideo/TheCriticalDrinker'' is most certainly ''not'' a fan of ''WesternAnimation/MastersOfTheUniverseRevelation'', he admits that the show looks utterly gorgeous with it's classic cel-shaded animation style.

* ''Film/Batman1989''. The Joker makes a TV broadcast to Gotham City.
-->'''Joker:''' Now you fellows have said some pretty mean things, some of which were true under that fiend, Boss Grissom. He was a thief and a terrorist. On the other hand, he had a tremendous singing voice.
* In ''Film/OutCold'' the characters comment that the new company that's taking over the ski resort is "ruining our town" but their coffee shop sells delicious beverages.
* From ''Film/TopSecret'':
-->'''Deja Vu:''' You've got to hand it to the Germans, they make great cars.
* In ''Film/VerticalLimit'', the Pakistani military officer admits that despite the Indians being their mortal enemies, they make really good tea.
* In ''Film/{{UHF}}'', the EngineeredPublicConfession of the [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Affiliate Owner]] ends with "But, there is one good thing about broadcasting to a town full of mindless sheep: I always know I have them exactly where I want them!"
* In ''Film/TheBigLebowski'', Walter, a Jewish convert, learns that the [[AllGermansAreNazis Germans are not Nazis]], but ''[[StrawNihilist nihilists]]''.
-->'''Walter:''' Nihilists, fuck me... I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, at least it's an ''ethos''.
* After all the [[RunningGag many times]] ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has trashed on ''VideoGame/ETTheExtraTerrestrial'', he finally admits in [[Film/AngryVideoGameNerdTheMovie The Movie]] that despite all its shortcomings it was actually quite innovative for its time and that it's honestly impressive it was made [[ChristmasRushed in only five and a half weeks]].

* ''Series/LukeCage2016'' hates Cottonmouth, but respects his skill as a keyboardist. Cottonmouth actually wanted to be a musician, but was forced into continuing his family's criminal legacy.

-->'''Reiji:''' Not at all. I simply guessed after talking to your doctor. He may be an inexcusable criminal, but he’s still brilliant.

* ''VisualNovel/KaraNoShoujo'': Reiji Tokisaka rightfully despises Makoto Rokushiki, a vicious serial killer and [[ItsPersonal the murderer of his fiancée]]. Still, even he can’t help but admit that the man is a genius psychiatrist when he isn’t actively trying to manipulate his patients into committing murders.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Hades}}'', the titular God of the Dead holds a profound dislike for most of his Olympian relatives, his little brother Zeus in particular. However, even he has to admit that Zeus has got a BadassBeard.