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 The jerkass himself turning into one of these.
Peter: Yeah. The new owners gave everyone raises. Even Kenneth, the bad-ass mail clerk with the heart of gold. A person you would expect to be a big Jerkass turns out to be the nicest person you've ever met, or at the very least has some redeeming qualities behind their tough demeanor. Occasionally, they'll actively try to make it a Hidden Heart Of Gold.
In a romance series a female character filling this role is usually a Tsundere instead of a Jerk With A Heart Of Gold, (occasionally she's both). A male Jerk With A Heart Of Gold is usually Troubled But Cute, and his heart of gold should never outweigh his inner jerk because All Girls Want Bad Boys — though it can if Single Woman Seeks Good Man. If his jerkishness threatens to overshadow his good qualities, he's likely to attract a Love Martyr.
Will get plenty of Pet The Dog moments. Immune to Moral Dissonance. If he's a manly-man who pursues an unexpectedly delicate hobby, it's a case of Real Men Wear Pink.
Not to be confused with a certain jerk whose spaceship is named "The Heart of Gold."
Compare/contrast with Jerkass Facade, Bitch In Sheeps Clothing, Noble Demon, and Hero With An F In Good. Sometimes subverted as Jerk With A Heart Of Jerk. One half of the Takahashi Couple. Also compare with Good Is Not Nice. The Lancer is often portrayed in this light.
[cut to mail room] Peter: Hi, Kenneth. Hey, did I get any mail? Kenneth: No! But if you come any closer, I'll slice you! Peter: Okay! Okay! Man, what a bad-ass! Man: Yeah? Well that bad-ass just gave half his paycheck to orphans. Orphans with diseases! [cue sentimental instrumental music] Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington, Family Guy
See, this page is just a big ol' softie.
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