History DeadpanSnarker / Literature

* In Creator/DavidEddings's ''[[Literature/TheBelgariad Belgariad]]'' and ''Malloreon'', it'd almost be easier to list every major character who isn't either a CardCarryingVillain or a DeadpanSnarker. Even the Voice of the Prophecy (the speaking aspect of the cosmic horse attempting to restore the universe to its original destiny) snarks it up almost every time it communicates with one of the characters.

* ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]'':
** Minho.
** While not as immediately noticable, Newt also goes into SarcasmMode plenty of times.
** And Thomas picks it up from them.

%% * ''Literature/TheMortalInstruments'':
%% ** Jace Wayland.
%% ** Clary Fray drifts into this sometimes.
%% ** Simon is one of the snarkiest in the books. And that's saying something.
%% ** Valentine Morgenstern.
%% ** Magnus too. [[WorldOfSnark Pretty much every character has their moments.]]
%% ** Special mention goes to Alec. He somehow manages to snark despite [[DoesNotUnderstandSarcasm not understanding sarcasm.]]

* In Creator/DavidEddings's ''[[Literature/TheBelgariad Belgariad]]'' and ''Malloreon'', it'd almost be easier to list every major character who isn't either a CardCarryingVillain or a DeadpanSnarker. Even the Voice of the Prophecy (the speaking aspect of the cosmic force attempting to restore the universe to its original destiny) snarks it up almost every time it communicates with one of the characters.

** ''Darth Vader'' of all people in the Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse novel ''Patterns of Force''. Here's the set-up: Vader has just captured protagonist Jax Pavan and his friends with the assistance of [[spoiler:Dejah Duare]]. Jax and [[spoiler:Duare]] have a back-and-forth about the betrayal and how much Jax has figured out about before Darth interrupts them thusly:

* From George R. R. Martin's ''ASongOfIceAndFire''. The [[WorldOfSnark number of snarkers is almost as over the top as the number of overall characters]].

* BigNate. The most sarcastic character of all time.

** Bilbo goes full-on DeadpanSnarker when leaving stuff in his will:
*** his cousin who borrows books and never returns them, s given a large (empty) bookcase.
*** the relative who never answers letters gets an elaborate gold pen and inkwell.
*** to a chronic borrower, an umbrella ''for his very own''.
*** another relative who imagines herself the Shire's equivalent of ''Dear Abby'' is given a wastebasket.

** Han has a very memorable one in ''Destiny's Way''
-->'''Han''': What the Empire would have done is build a supercolossal Yuuzhan Vong-killing Battle Machine. They would have called it the Nova Colossus or the Galaxy Destructor or the Nostril of Palpatine or something equally grandiose. They would have spent billions of credits, employed thousands of contractors and subcontractors, and equipped it with the latest in death-dealing technology. And you know what would have happened? It wouldn't have worked. They'd forget to bolt down a metal plate over an access hatch leading to the main reactors, or some other mistake, and a hotshot enemy pilot would drop a bomb down there and blow the whole thing up. Now ''that's'' what the Empire would have done.

* The characters of Creator/AaronAllston's parts of the ''ComicBook/XWingSeries'' tend towards this trope. Most of the not-inconsiderable amount of humor in his books is of this variety.
-->'''Wedge:''' Phanan, Face, still Seven and Eight. I'd hate to break up the best comedy team this side of the janitor's closet.\\
'''Phanan:''' I love an understanding commander. Know where I can get one?

* In the older MaxAndRuby books by RosemaryWells, Ruby was more of a DeadpanSnarker and sometimes strict with her brother Max. Which can be seen in "Max's Chocolate Chicken" and "Max's Christmas". She even said to Max "Max, you'd have trouble finding your own ears if they weren't attached to your head." in Max's Chocolate Chicken since Max didn't gather eggs and was busy gathering acorns and making an Acorn Pancake. In later and more recent Max And Ruby books, Ruby became more cheerful and kind around Max but is also a ControlFreak and her DeadpanSnarker personality was toned down. Especially in the NickJr animated series for Max & Ruby.

* ''Every single character'' in Literature/TheRulesOfSupervillainy is a smart ass. The only exception is the Superman {{EXPY}} Ultragod who seems like the lone bastion of politeness in an otherwise CrapsackWorld.

** Edmund is actually the biggest snarker in the series. His line of snarky replies is quite long and some of them have practically become [[EnsembleDarkhorse popular on the internet]]:
--->'''Susan:''' Besides, we could all use the fresh air.
--->'''Edmund:''' It's not like there isn't air inside.
** And:
--->'''Peter:''' Is it Latin?
--->'''Edmund:''' Is it Latin for worst game ever invented?
** Also:
--->'''Lucy:''' Weren't you wondering where I was?
--->'''Edmund:''' That's the point. That was ''why he was seeking you''.
** In the second part:
--->'''Susan:''' Pretend you're talking to me.
--->'''Edmund:''' We ''are'' talking to you.
** After Susan and Caspian's kiss:
--->'''Lucy:''' I'm sure when I'm older, I'll understand.
--->'''Edmund:''' I'm older and I don't think I want to understand.
** To Peter:
--->'''Edmund''': I know...you had it sorted.
** When talking to Miraz:
--->'''Miraz:''' This is not a question of bravery.
--->'''Edmund:''' So you're bravely refusing to fight a swordsman half your age.
** And in [[Literature/TheVoyageOfTheDawnTreader the third part]], ''he's actually in his full DeadpanSnarker mode''.
--->'''Reepicheep:''' (about Eustace) He's quite the complainer, isn't he?
--->'''Edmund:''' He's just warming up.
** To Eustace:
--->'''Edmund:''' I have the right to tell your father it was you who stole aunt Alberta's sweets.
--->'''Eustace:''' Liar!
--->'''Edmund:''' Oh, really? I found them under your bed. And you know what? ''[[MagnificentBastard I licked every one of them]]''.
** When rolling in:
--->'''Soldier:''' Are you sure you're 18?
--->'''Edmund:''' Why, do I look older?

* The eponymous Rosie in ''TheRosieProject'' qualifies, further emphasizing her difference from the protagonist Don Tillman.

'''Gandalf''': ''(meeting the bristling three walkers, who have mistaken him for Saruman)'' Well met indeed, my friends. I wish to speak with you. Will you come down, or shall I come up? ''(shortly later, after disarming them with barely a thought)'' Well met, I say again!

'''Gandalf''': ''(after meeting Sauruman the Many-Colored)'' "I liked white better."\\

* Sarah in her normal life in ''Literature/TalesOfAnMazingGirl''is pretty snarky. She tends to only *think* it however when she puts on her mask, which is onle of the central tension.

* ''Literature/Villette: Villette'' has Lucy. Especially when talking to her friend [[LovableAlphaBitch Ginevra.]]

%% ** Christian.