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The only relief for a headache like that is snide remarks.

"Oh, sarcasm. That's original."
—Dr. Horrible, Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

A character given to gnomic, sarcastic, sometimes bitter, occasionally whimsical asides.

The Deadpan Snarker exists to deflate pomposity, point out the unlikelihood of certain plans, and deliver funny lines. Typically a Deadpan Snarker is the most cynical supporting character. In most cases, it is implied that the snarker would make a good leader, strategist, or consultant given their ability to instantly see the flaws in a constructed plan. More often than not, their innate snarkiness is the only thing preventing the other characters from comprehending this for themselves. In other cases, the Deadpan Snarker resorts to sarcasm because they're the Only Sane Man.

Often deconstructed by showing that the Deadpan Snarker is actually incapable of avoiding sarcasm due to their insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling.

Compare The Daria, Deadpan Loli, Weasel Mascot, The Mean Brit, First Person Smartass, Servile Snarker. See also Hammerhead Snark, Snark Bait, Surrounded By Idiots.

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