History Main / ChillyReception

* ''TopTen'': Joe Pi initially gets a cold response from some of the other cops, mostly because he's taking the place of a colleague who was killed in the line of duty. He quickly proves himself both on the streets and with his new partner's family.

Don't worry too much. You can count on your {{Badass}}, BlitheSpirit, IdiotHero or {{Pollyanna}} traits winning over your crew in time. You probably can't expect an actual, spoken apology from the people who made your life a lonely hell at the start of his career, though. You'll have to settle for a tacit one -- for example, assigned the [[IncrediblyLamePun crappy job]] of cleaning the toilets for the seventh time that week, one of your crewmates actually turns up to help.

It just doesn't seem fair. You've been assigned for a reason -- you're talented, you're needed and you're qualified. Your [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure new boss]] seems to have every confidence in you. Yet no-one in this so-called team will talk to you, leaving you to blunder around on your own only to [[NoSympathy scream at you]] when you inevitably [[JustTryingToHelp mess things up]]. Several will be downright hostile (up to and including bullying or hazing), and even the upper levels of the management won't step in to fight your corner -- even the boss who has so much faith in you is liable to treat this as a SecretTestOfCharacter, and leave you to [[SinkOrSwimMentor sink or swim on your own]].

* The ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' episode "Newbie Dash" shows that a chilly reception is [[EnforcedTrope institutionalized]] [[CultureJustifiesAnything by tradition]] in the Wonderbolts, Equestria's elite flying squad. Regardless of how popular the retiring pegasus is or how eager the 'Bolts are to have their new team member, every newbie is given an EmbarrassingNickname based on something they did on their first day (which becomes an AppropriatedAppelation and CallSign, also {{enforced|Trope}}) and given extra chores for not knowing all the flight drills right away. Even Rainbow Dash, whom the 'Bolts [[TheKnightsWhoSaySquee adore for her own accomplishments]] as much as she has worshiped them since she was a foal, receives this treatment.

* The ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' episode "Newbie Dash" shows that a chilly reception is [[EnforcedTrope institutionalized]] [[CultureJustifiesAnything by tradition]] in the Wonderbolts, Equestria's elite flying squad. Regardless of how popular the retiring pegasus is or how eager the 'Bolts are to have the new member of their team, every newbie is given an EmbarrassingNickname based on something they did on their first day (which becomes an AppropriatedAppelation and CallSign, also [[enforced|Trope]]) and given extra chores for not knowing all the flight drills right away. Even Rainbow Dash, whom the 'Bolts [[TheKnightsWhoSaySquee adore for her own accomplishments]] as much as she has worshiped them since she was a foal, receives this treatment.

* ''FanFic/MyMirrorSwordAndShield'': Suzaku gets this reaction twice when he first joins the Royal Guard and later the Knights of Round. This is mostly due to racism and the assumption that he slept with Emperor Lelouch to get his position. They never warm up to him and both groups end up getting dissolved.

* ''Anime/EurekaSeven'': In the beginning, all the members of Gekkostate besides Eureka, treat [[TheHero Renton]] with apathy and disrespect,constantly yelling at him, playing cruel pranks on him, blaming him for every little mishap, beating him down(in Holland's case,literally) and genreally treating him as the ships ButtMonkey until he TakesALevelInBadass. Keep in mind Renton is fourteen, and almost everyone else on the ship is an adult.

* In the ''VideoGame/SakuraWars'' OVA and television series, Sakura gets a chilly reception, particularly since she's a CountryMouse. At least Maria (the [[QuicklyDemotedWoman then-captain]]), gives her some credit despite the straight-talking, and gets Sakura on stage as soon as possible. See below for VideoGame examples

** In ''VideoGame/SakuraWarsSoLongMyLove'', the main (male) character, Shinjiro Taiga, gets this from the veteran members of the Star force. They were expecting the Commander of the Flower Division, not his rookie nephew with [[EnsignNewbie qualifications but no experience]]. Cheiron/Sagitta is [[HotBlooded loudly hostile]], Subaru has no time for an ineffective rookie, and seniors Ratchet and Sunnyside don't really know what to do with him (well, Ratchet doesn't -- [[ManipulativeBastard Sunnyside might have been expecting this]]). This is adding insult to injury for Shinjiro: he thought he was joining the Japanese Flower Division force, was punted across to the USA instead, and was met by hostility and hazing when he got there. Of course, it's largely a DatingSim, so you can guess how it all pans out.

* In ''SakuraWars: So Long My Love'', the main (male) character, Shinjiro Taiga, gets this from the veteran members of the Star force. They were expecting the Commander of the Flower Division, not his rookie nephew with [[EnsignNewbie qualifications but no experience]]. Cheiron/Sagitta is [[HotBlooded loudly hostile]], Subaru has no time for an ineffective rookie, and seniors Ratchet and Sunnyside don't really know what to do with him (well, Ratchet doesn't -- [[ManipulativeBastard Sunnyside might have been expecting this]]). This is adding insult to injury for Shinjiro: he thought he was joining the Japanese Flower Division force, was punted across to the USA instead, and was met by hostility and hazing when he got there. Of course, it's largely a DatingSim, so you can guess how it all pans out.

* In the ''SakuraWars'' OVA and television series, Sakura gets a chilly reception, particularly since she's a CountryMouse. At least Maria (the [[QuicklyDemotedWoman then-captain]]), gives her some credit despite the straight-talking, and gets Sakura on stage as soon as possible. See below for VideoGame examples

Various justifications for this trope may be given, which can affect the level of audience sympathy that the newbie's abusers get. If the newcomer is a [[DeadPartner replacement for someone the team feels can't or shouldn't be replaced]], they tend to be much more sympthetic -- after all, at least they're loyal, and Newbie can expect the same level of affection once they overcome their grief at the loss of their teammate. Still understandable, but less sympathetic, are instances where the newcomer isn't what the team was expecting (for example, they expected a [[TheAce courageous, aggressive person]] to lead them into battle and they get a soft-spoken, diplomat instead), or the team is very close knit and the addition of anyone else upsets the equilibrium. However, more JerkAss reasons may include sexism, SmallNameBigEgo behaviour, jealousy (particularly if the newcomer is a natural at whatever it is the team does), or general personal nastiness.

* ''GakuenAlice'': Mikan's introduction to the academy is basically out-and-out bullying. The Alice children are pretty messed up anyway, with clique-ish and arrogant behaviour being considered the norm, so a newcomer was always going to have a hard time fitting in. Mikan makes things worse for herself by not being an Alice (at least, as far as she knows) and berating the other children for their better-than-thou attitude. Her BlitheSpirit wins her classmates over.

* In ''KaleidoStar'', Sora gets this treatment from almost the entire cast because of a misunderstanding (if you're feeling forgiving) or because of the cast's nasty habit of jumping to conclusions (if you're not) -- they assume she cheated her way in because of her unorthodox admission into the crew. Compounding the problem was the berating she got from Layla in front of the other prospective Stage members and the fact she joined slightly later than the other rookies, making her the odd man out. Classic Chilly Reception behaviour ensues, with Sora being lumbered with an unfair amount of the chores and hazed at every opportunity, even by her future TrueCompanions, Mia and Anna.

* ''EurekaSeven'': In the beginning, all the members of Gekkostate besides Eureka, treat [[TheHero Renton]] with apathy and disrespect,constantly yelling at him, playing cruel pranks on him, blaming him for every little mishap, beating him down(in Holland's case,literally) and genreally treating him as the ships ButtMonkey until he TakesALevelInBadass. Keep in mind Renton is fourteen, and almost everyone else on the ship is an adult.

* In ''HaloReach'', you're informed at the beginning that you're being brought in to replace a well liked member of the team who the others would have preferred to honour by leaving the spot empty. This doesn't have much of an effect on gameplay, but in a couple of cutscenes some characters are dismissive or just ignore you. Except [[GentleGiant Jorge.]] By the end of the game this is of course entirely gone.

* ''Franchise/PowerRangers'': Rears its ugly head a couple times in response to the RookieRedRanger. Specifically, Taylor isn't fond of Cole in ''Series/PowerRangersWildForce'' and Sky gives Jack the cold shoulder in ''Series/PowerRangersSPD''. In both cases, it's less of a problem that a new guy's coming in and more that they're automatically promoted to leader; Taylor and Sky are by-the-book types with the most experience in their teams, and they didn't like suddenly having to take orders from rookies who don't particularly care for the rules.

* Menolly, a musician in the ''DragonridersOfPern'' series, is accepted by ''almost'' everybody in Harper Hall, but the ones who object to her presence make her life hell. A rare example of the protagonist not winning everyone over -- instead, she settles for getting her own back.

* Captain William Lawrence, the human protagonist of the ''Literature/{{Temeraire}}'' series, received this treatment from many at the start of his [[DragonRider Aerial Corps]] career for reasons ranging from his [[InterserviceRivalry starting out in the Royal Navy]] to envy over gaining the affections of a [[LandOfDragons rare Chinese dragon]] to responding to the friendly and well-mannered overtures of a pilot that turned out to be an abusive {{Jerkass}}.

* Prince Zuko is (understandably) shut down in his attempts to join the Avatar's party in Book 3 of "Avatar: The Last Airbender", having [[HeelFaceTurn been an antagonist to the group for most of their travels]]. Even after the others have accepted him, it takes some time for Katara, who was personally betrayed by Zuko at the end of Book 2, to stop giving him [[ChillyReception the treatment]].

* ''[[TortallUniverse Protector of the Small]]'' by TamoraPierce. Kel hasn't even set foot in the castle for her Page training before she's being hazed, having been put on probation by her training master. Needless to say, the boys she trains with don't exactly improve matters. She makes friends and triumphs regardless

Various justifications for this trope may be given, which can affect the level of audience sympathy that the newbie's abusers get. If the newcomer is a [[DeadPartner replacement for someone the team feels can't or shouldn't be replaced]], they tend to be much more sympthetic -- after all, at least they're loyal, and Newbie can expect the same level of affection once they overcome their grief at the loss of their teammate. Still understandable, but less sympathetic, are instances where the newcomer isn't what the team was expecting (for example, they expected a [[TheAce courageous, aggressive person]] to lead them into battle and they get a [[TheMessiah soft-spoken, diplomat instead]]), or the team is very close knit and the addition of anyone else upsets the equilibrium. However, more JerkAss reasons may include sexism, SmallNameBigEgo behaviour, jealousy (particularly if the newcomer is a natural at whatever it is the team does), or general personal nastiness.

* Prince Zuko is (understandably) shut down in his attempts to join the Avatar's party in Book 3 of "Series/Avatar:TheLastAirbender", having [[HeelFaceTurn been an antagonist to the group for most of their travels]]. Even after the others have accepted him, it takes some time for Katara, who was personally betrayed by Zuko at the end of Book 2, to stop giving him [[ChillyReception the treatment]].

* In ''HaloReach'', you're informed at the beginning that you're being brought in to replace a well liked member of the team who the others would have preferred to honour by leaving the spot empty. This doesn't have much of an effect on gameplay, but in a couple of cutscenes some characters are dismissive or just ignore you. Except [[GentleBruiser Jorge.]] By the end of the game this is of course entirely gone.

* ''PowerRangers'': Rears its ugly head a couple times in response to the RookieRedRanger. Specifically, Taylor isn't fond of Cole in ''PowerRangersWildForce'' and Sky gives Jack the cold shoulder in ''PowerRangersSPD''. In both cases, it's less of a problem that a new guy's coming in and more that they're automatically promoted to leader; Taylor and Sky are by-the-book types with the most experience in their teams, and they didn't like suddenly having to take orders from rookies who don't particularly care for the rules.
** ''PowerRangersTimeForce'' had Jen being a bit cold towards Wes, partly because he was inexperienced and also his resemblance towards her deceased boyfriend.

* In PuellaMagiMadokaMagica, this happens to [[spoiler:Homura, in the first timeline, in contrast to her being very popular in the main timeline. She isn't particularly good at sports due to being hospitalizeed for a long time, and is also behind on her studies, so no one except Madoka likes her]].