History Main / TheScrappy

* '''Unintentionally hated by the audience''': If [[IntendedAudienceReaction this character is supposed to be hated]] due to being a villain or {{Jerkass}}, and their cruel actions are treated as such by the narrative, that's a HateSink. They [[LoveToHate can be well-received]] by adding to the enjoyability of the work, if only for the satisfaction of them getting karma.[[labelnote:Examples]]Villains such as [[Series/GameOfThrones Ramsay Bolton]], [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix Dolores Umbridge]] and [[VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2 Micah Bell]] are not generally thought of as detracting from the works in which they appear, and were supposed to be horribly loathsome people that the audience would despise. Thus they do not qualify as Scrappies. Similarly, [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddysWorld Chica's Magic Rainbow]] is an extremely obnoxious jerk that ''did'' detract from her work, but as she's written to be so on purpose, she doesn’t qualify either.[[/labelnote]] While such characters [[XPacHeat can overlap with The Scrappy]], they have to be hated for different reasons than intended that detract from the work's enjoyability.[[labelnote:Example]][[WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends Bendy]] was meant to be a HateSink due to his obnoxious actions. However, due to becoming a KarmaHoudini, he ended up being hated for reasons other than the creators intended, to the point they publicly apologized for it and [[ShooOutTheNewGuy wrote Bendy out of the show afterwards]].[[/labelnote]] A character's story should be concluded, seeing if they were supposed to be hated or get due karma, before judging them as a Scrappy or not.

* '''Unintentionally hated by the audience''': If [[IntendedAudienceReaction this character is supposed to be hated]] due to being a villain or {{Jerkass}}, and their cruel actions are treated as such by the narrative, that's a HateSink. They [[LoveToHate can be well-received]] by adding to the enjoyability of the work, if only for the satisfaction of them getting karma.[[labelnote:Examples]]Villains such as [[Series/GameOfThrones Ramsay Bolton]], [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix Dolores Umbridge]] and [[VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2 Micah Bell]] are not generally thought of as detracting from the works in which they appear, and were supposed to be horribly loathsome people that the audience would despise. Thus they do not qualify as Scrappies. Similarly, [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddysWorld Chica's Magic Rainbow]] is an extremely obnoxious jerk, but as she's written to be so on purpose, she doesn’t qualify either.[[/labelnote]] While such characters [[XPacHeat can overlap with The Scrappy]], they have to be hated for different reasons than intended that detract from the work's enjoyability.[[labelnote:Example]][[WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends Bendy]] was meant to be a HateSink due to his obnoxious actions. However, due to becoming a KarmaHoudini, he ended up being hated for reasons other than the creators intended, to the point they publicly apologized for it and [[ShooOutTheNewGuy wrote Bendy out of the show afterwards]].[[/labelnote]] A character's story should be concluded, seeing if they were supposed to be hated or get due karma, before judging them as a Scrappy or not.

* '''Unintentionally hated by the audience''': If [[IntendedAudienceReaction this character is supposed to be hated]] due to being a villain or {{Jerkass}}, and their cruel actions are treated as such by the narrative, that's a HateSink. They [[LoveToHate can be well-received]] by adding to the enjoyability of the work, if only for the satisfaction of them getting karma.[[labelnote:Examples]]Villains such as [[Series/GameOfThrones Ramsay Bolton]], [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix Dolores Umbridge]] and [[VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2 Micah Bell]] are not generally thought of as detracting from the works in which they appear, and were supposed to be horribly loathsome people that the audience would despise. Thus they do not qualify as Scrappies.[[/labelnote]] While such characters [[XPacHeat can overlap with The Scrappy]], they have to be hated for different reasons than intended that detract from the work's enjoyability.[[labelnote:Example]][[WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends Bendy]] was meant to be a HateSink due to his obnoxious actions. However, due to becoming a KarmaHoudini, he ended up being hated for reasons other than the creators intended, to the point they publicly apologized for it and [[ShooOutTheNewGuy wrote Bendy out of the show afterwards]].[[/labelnote]] A character's story should be concluded, seeing if they were supposed to be hated or get due karma, before judging them as a Scrappy or not.

** The Tyranid Pyrovores were quite unpopular (before being RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap) due to their stats as well as AmbiguousSyntax: they have a special rule where they explode on death, presumably to cause TakingYouWithMe in a wide radius, but actually reads as every unit ''on the tabletop'' taking as many hits as there are units in that radius. And since artillery units usually have swarms of cheap units nearby to screen them...

Not all Scrappies are doomed to their status. If the writers notice what's happening, they may [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap change the character in order to make sure they are no longer hated]], give them a [[AlasPoorScrappy tragic death scene]], simply [[ShooOutTheNewGuy send them away]], [[AdaptationalVillainy turn them into a villain in a reboot or adaptation and have the more popular characters beat them up]], or at the very least [[TakeThatScrappy show that the other characters are as annoyed by them as the fans are]]. In a few rare cases, a Scrappy will be replaced with a ReplacementScrappy; in this case, fans may be [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks so irritated by the new character]] that they will [[NostalgiaFilter retroactively find virtues to the old Scrappy]].

This is an AudienceReaction, more based on the fandom than the character itself. The visceral response to The Scrappy can baffle other fans who don't take the character as {{serious|Business}}ly, or even sympathize with him or her.

* '''A single hated character''': The Scrappy, as an AudienceReaction, only applies to individual characters. Hated works, products, or real people do not count. Groups don't count either as they are not characters, and each character could vary in individual popularity (unless said group is small enough that all of its members can feasibly be judged Scrappies on their own). [[labelnote:Example]] The [[Franchise/DespicableMe Minions]] seem to be quite hated for being annoying comic relief characters who are constantly shoehorned into everything related to Creator/{{Illumination}}, but since they are an entire race of beings, they cannot be considered Scrappies because it isn’t fair to judge every single one of them.[[/labelnote]] Things like vehicles, weapons, or locations aren't characters either, so they cannot be Scrappies unless [[AnimateInanimateObject they're portrayed as sentient and have some characterization]].

** ''TheScrappy/BigBrother''

* '''A single hated character''': The Scrappy, as an AudienceReaction, only applies to individual characters. Hated works, products, or real people do not count. Groups don't count either as they are not characters, and each character could vary in individual popularity (unless said group is small enough that all of its members can feasibly be judged Scrappies on their own). [[labelnote:Example]] The [[Franchise/DespicableMe Minions]] seem to be quite hated, but since they are an entire race of beings, they cannot be considered Scrappies because it isn’t fair to judge every single one of them.[[/labelnote]] Things like vehicles, weapons, or locations aren't characters either, so they cannot be Scrappies unless [[AnimateInanimateObject they're portrayed as sentient and have some characterization]].

* '''Consistently hated''': If an otherwise well-received character [[NeverLiveItDown does something objectionable that's temporary or minor compared to their liked portrayals]], or is [[DependingOnTheWriter likable depending on who's writing them]], they normally have enough fans not to count as Scrappies. [[labelnote:Example]] [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Patrick Star]] has been incredibly hated due to [[LethallyStupid his stupidity being the cause of several of the show's most hated episodes]], but there have been plenty of moments that make people think that he’s the show’s best character. Thus, he cannot be considered a Scrappy. [[/labelnote]]

* '''Hated by the majority of the audience''': If they have about as many fans as detractors, even if the latter [[VocalMinority are more obvious]], that's a BaseBreakingCharacter. Examples of AmericansHateTingle and GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff similarly don't count, as they have fans somewhere. [[labelnote:Example]][[VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair Hiyoko Saiyonji]] is incredibly hated by English-speaking fans, to the point that someone only familiar with that part of the fandom could easily assume she's an example, but she's well-liked in the franchise's native Japan, which disqualifies her.[[/labelnote]] Someone not personally liking a character is not this (unless it's a ShowWithinAShow example). For a character to truly be considered a Scrappy, even the SilentMajority has to dislike this character.

* '''Hated by the majority of the audience''': If they have about as many fans as detractors, even if the latter [[VocalMinority are more obvious]], that's a BaseBreakingCharacter. Examples of AmericansHateTingle and GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff similarly don't count, as they have fans somewhere. Someone not personally liking a character is not this (unless it's a ShowWithinAShow example). For a character to truly be considered a Scrappy, even the SilentMajority has to dislike this character.
* '''A single hated character''': The Scrappy, as an AudienceReaction, only applies to individual characters. Hated works, products, or real people do not count. Groups don't count either as they are not characters, and each character could vary in individual popularity (unless said group is small enough that all of its members can feasibly be judged Scrappies on their own). [[labelnote:Example]] The [[Franchise/DespicableMe Minions]] seem to be quite hated, but since they are an entire race of beings, they cannot be considered Scrappies because it isn’t fair to judge every single one of them. [[/labelnote]]

* '''Consistently hated''': If an otherwise well-received character [[NeverLiveItDown does something objectionable that's temporary or minor compared to their liked portrayals]], or is [[DependingOnTheWriter likable depending on who's writing them]], they normally have enough fans not to count as Scrappies. [[labelnote:Example]] [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Patrick Star]] has been incredibly hated for dozens of episodes of the show, but there have been plenty of moments that make people think that he’s the show’s best character. Thus, he cannot be considered a Scrappy. [[/labelnote]]

* '''Hated for narrative reasons''': They're hated for the perception of being poorly written or detracting from the narrative. If the character is hated for gameplay reasons as opposed to narrative or character writing, that's a HighTierScrappy or LowTierLetdown (if they're a playable character), ThatOneBoss or GoddamnedBoss (if they're an enemy), or other Audience Reactions such as ScrappyMechanic or ThatOneSidequest. [[labelnote:Example]] [[VideoGame/BanjoTooie Canary Mary]] is widely reviled by the fandom, but most of the hate is due to [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard the unfair difficulty of her races]] rather than how she is written, so she doesn't qualify as a Scrappy.[[/labelnote]] If the character is hated because people hate the actor portraying the character, that's XPacHeat.

** ''TheScrappy/MegaMan''

* '''Hated for narrative reasons''': They're hated for the perception of being poorly written or detracting from the narrative. If the character is hated for gameplay reasons as opposed to narrative or character writing, that's either a HighTierScrappy or LowTierLetdown. If the character is hated because people hate the actor portraying the character, that's XPacHeat.

** Season 6 (Rough Road To Victory) has quite a few. Bob for his NeverMyFault tendencies, Abigail for having NoIndoorVoice, Jared for his obnoxious behavior, and Ashley for being an InsufferableImbecile.

* '''Hated for narrative reasons''': They're hated for the perception of being poorly written or detracting from the narrative.[[labelnote:Example]][[VideoGame/MegaManX7 Flame Hyenard]] is certainly hated, but the main criticisms levied towards him are for his stage and boss fight as opposed to his narrative role, thus he doesn't count.[[/labelnote]] If the character is hated for gameplay reasons as opposed to narrative or character writing, that's either a HighTierScrappy or LowTierLetdown. If the character is hated because people hate the actor portraying the character, that's XPacHeat.

* '''Hated by the fans of the work''': They have to be hated by people who [[BileFascination unironically]] enjoy the work otherwise. Characters hated by [[{{Hatedom}} those who dislike the work to begin with]], or [[PeripheryHatedom whom the work wasn't meant to appeal to]] don't count.[[labelnote:Examples]][[Series/BarneyAndFriends Barney]] and WesternAnimation/{{Caillou}} are definitely still hated, but the works they hail from [[PeripheryHatedom clearly meant for a different audience]], and aren't hated by those young enough to enjoy those works; thus, they cannot be considered Scrappies. [[WesternAnimation/TheEmojiMovie Hi-5]] is widely hated for being TheMillstone and having selfish motivations, but the movie he's from is generally considered horrible as a whole, so he's just another reason to hate it rather than a low point in an otherwise good movie, disqualifying him from Scrappy status.[[/labelnote]]

* '''Consistently hated''': If an otherwise well-received character [[NeverLiveItDown does something objectionable that's temporary or minor compared to their liked portrayals]], or is [[DependingOnTheWriter likable depending on who's writing them]], they normally have enough fans not to count as Scrappies.

* '''Hated by the fans of the work''': They have to be hated by people who [[BileFascination unironically]] enjoy the work otherwise. Characters hated by [[PeripheryHatedom those who dislike the work to begin with]] don't count.[[labelnote:Examples]][[Series/BarneyAndFriends Barney]] and WesternAnimation/{{Caillou}} are definitely still hated, but the works they hail from are reviled enough as is and [[PeripheryHatedom clearly meant for a different audience]]; thus, they cannot be considered Scrappies.[[/labelnote]]

* Season 5 (Rookies Vs. Veterans) had Quandale for his unpleasant behavior and attempting to fight Gordon Ramsay, Betsy for her crass attitude, and S for his arrogant attitude.

** Season 4 (All-Stars) had initial Base-Breaker [[TheGadfly Jangue]] come back with far less skill and more attitude, Carol for her annoying personality, Lydia for lacking passion, and Bobby for his NeverMyFault attitude and attempting to nominate Ewan out of spite. Dee initially got hatred for his attitude, but eventually [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap got better]], but ended up returning to it when he tried to throw Kelly under the bus during his elimination night.

** Season 1 had [[StrawMysoginist Nobert]] for his sexist attitude, [[AbsoluteXenophobe Billy]] for his incompetence and borderline racist behavior, and [[TheLoad Olivia]] for her JerkAss behavior towards the red team.

** Season 4 (All-Stars) had initial Base-Breaker Jangue come back with far less skill and more attitude, Carol for her annoying personality, Lydia for lacking passion, and Bobby for his NeverMyFault attitude and attempting to nominate Ewan out of spite. Dee initially got hatred for his attitude, but eventually [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap got better]], but ended up returning to it when he tried to throw Kelly under the bus during his elimination night.

** Season 1 had Nobert for his sexist attitude, Billy for his incompetence and borderline racist behavior, and Olivia for her JerkAss behavior towards the red team.

** ''TheScrappy/ShinMegamiTensei''

* '''Unintentionally hated by the audience''': If [[IntendedAudienceReaction this character is supposed to be hated]] due to being a villain or {{Jerkass}}, and their cruel actions are treated as such by the narrative, that's a HateSink. They [[LoveToHate can be well-received]] by adding to the enjoyability of the work, if only for the satisfaction of them getting karma.[[labelnote:Examples]][[Series/GameOfThrones Ramsay Bolton]], [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix Dolores Umbridge]] and [[VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2 Micah Bell]] are not generally thought of as detracting from the works in which they appear, and were supposed to be horribly loathsome people that the audience would despise. Thus they do not qualify as Scrappies.[[/labelnote]] While such characters [[XPacHeat can overlap with The Scrappy]], they have to be hated for different reasons than intended that detract from the work's enjoyability.[[labelnote:Example]][[WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends Bendy]] was meant to be a HateSink due to his obnoxious actions. However, due to becoming a KarmaHoudini, he ended up being hated for reasons other than the creators intended, to the point they publicly apologized for it and [[ShooOutTheNewGuy wrote Bendy out of the show afterwards]].[[/labelnote]] A character's story should be concluded, seeing if they were supposed to be hated or get due karma, before judging them as a Scrappy or not.

** Season 4 (All-Stars) had initial Base-Breaker Jangue come back with far less skill and more attitude, Carol for her annoying personality, Lydia for lacking passion, and Bobby for his NeverMyFault attitude and attempting to nominate Ewan out of spite.