History Main / GrinOfAudacity

** Also a little bit earlier durning a fight with Kagetarou, when Negi realizes he's at a big disadvantage (through this one is with a bit of [[BloodKnight Bloodlust]])

* In [[http://parahumans.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/chrysalis-20-5/ Chapter 20.5]] of ''Literature/{{Worm}}'', Skitter is cornered by [[spoiler:five superheroes, two of whom are wearing PoweredArmor,]] without her armor or weapons and with her superpower effectively neutralized when she realizes that [[TheDreaded her opponents are still leery of attacking.]] Cue grin.

* In [[http://parahumans.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/chrysalis-20-5/ Chapter 20.5]] of ''Literature/{{Worm}}'', Skitter is cornered by [[spoiler:five superheroes, two of whom are wearing PoweredArmor,]] without her armor or weapons and with her superpower effectively neutralized, when she realizes that [[TheDreaded her opponents are still leery of attacking.]] Cue grin.

[[AC: Webcomics]]

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* In MahouSenseiNegima, when, after everything Negi has thrown at him, Jack Rakan still gets up to fight, Negi isn't sad, or angry, he's 'awed all over again!'

* And then there's some of FrankMiller's ''ComicBook/AllStarBatmanAndRobinTheBoyWonder'', when it isn't an outright [[SlasherSmile slasher grin]]. FrankMiller is very fond of this trope in general. SinCity and ThreeHundred had many of those, and the movies even more so. Even when heroic, his characters tend to be on the bloodthirsty, violent side: aggressiveness is the key point here, and showing they are unscrupulous heroes.

[[AC: VideoGames]]
* Sora when he stabs himself in the chest with the dark Keyblade to release Kairi's heart in ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts''.
* In ''VisualNovel/KatawaShoujo'', athlete Emi wears this expression when she's running, and the protagonist describes it in great length, as he finds that change from her standard, softer expressions fascinating.

** Also a little bit earlier durning a fight with Kagetarou, when Negi realizes he's at a big disadvantage (through this one is with a bit of BloodLust)

* ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' delivers some particularly compelling examples.

* Traditionally associated with ''Film/StTrinians'', which is almost entirely populated by female LoveableRogue types, ever since the time of the founder Fritton, who was a LoveableRogue himself. He was also[[spoiler: WilliamShakespeare.]] ''And'', he was [[spoiler:a woman]].

* And then there's some of FrankMiller's ''AllStarBatman'', when it isn't an outright [[SlasherSmile slasher grin]]. FrankMiller is very fond of this trope in general. SinCity and ThreeHundred had many of those, and the movies even more so. Even when heroic, his characters tend to be on the bloodthirsty, violent side: aggressiveness is the key point here, and showing they are unscrupulous heroes.

[[quoteright:314:[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/reinhardb_4770.jpg]]]]
[[caption-width-right:314: Audacious ''and'' [[MagnificentBastard subtle]]]]

* Morgan and Derry exchange wicked grins in ''[[{{Deryni}} Deryni Rising]]'' just before Morgan secretly uses his powers to give a Connaiti mercenary his comeuppance.

* And then there's some of FrankMiller's ''Allstar'' ''{{Batman}}'', when it isn't an outright [[SlasherSmile slasher grin]]. FrankMiller is very fond of this trope in general. SinCity and ThreeHundred had many of those, and the movies even more so. Even when heroic, his characters tend to be on the bloodthirsty, violent side: aggressiveness is the key point here, and showing they are unscrupulous heroes.

* Eugene in ''Disney/{{Tangled}}'' wears this as he tries to speak an apology to Maximus before riding to Rapunzel's rescuee.

* ''PiratesOfTheCaribbean'': "Now ''bring'' me that horizon!". ''Captain'' Jack Sparrow is very excited [[spoiler:he got his ship back]].

An athlete in a race, an adventurer [[TraintopBattle on top of a train]], a {{pirate}} [[BoardingParty boarding a ship]], a [[MagnificentBastard cunning politician]] executing an [[XanatosPlannedThisIndex amazing plan]], a LoveableRogue during a {{Swordfight}}, a warrior during a LastStand, two friends sparring--anyone facing an interesting and fun challenge with a reasonable chance of failure will sport one of these smiles. It's usually a bit forced, showing the strain and stress the user is under, and a there's certain edge of malice and aggressiveness to it, even ''insanity'': a hint of BloodLust, to be precise. It's very common against [[AntiHero AntiHeroes]] type VI and V, especially if they are [[YoungConqueror young]] and/or [[InHarmsWay adrenaline junkies]]. It is usually coupled with a steady gaze, even a frown of sorts.

[[quoteright:314:[[[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/reinhardb_4770.jpg]]]]

An athlete in a race, an adventurer [[TraintopBattle on top of a train]], a {{pirate}} [[BoardingParty boarding a ship]], a MagnificentBastard executing an amazing plan, a LoveableRogue during a {{Swordfight}}, a warrior during a LastStand, two friends sparring--anyone facing an interesting and fun challenge with a reasonable chance of failure will sport one of these smiles. It's usually a bit forced, showing the strain and stress the user is under, and a there's certain edge of malice and aggressiveness to it, even ''insanity'': a hint of BloodLust, to be precise. It's very common against [[AntiHero AntiHeroes]] type VI and V, especially if they are [[YoungConqueror young]] and/or [[InHarmsWay adrenaline junkies]]. It is usually coupled with a steady gaze, even a frown of sorts.

[[quoteright:314:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/reinhardb_4770.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:314:[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Reinhard]] delivers an unusually understated but otherwise textbook rendition.]]

[[AC: Anime and Manga]]
* GurrenLagann delivers some particularly compelling examples.
* In KatawaShoujo, athlete Emi wears this expression when she's running, and the protagonist describes it in great length, as he finds that change from her standard, softer expressions fascinating.

* In ''{{Bleach}}'' this is pretty much the only time [[PerpetualFrowner Ichigo]] smiles ([[OOCIsSeriousBusiness apart from when he's extremely upset]]).


[[AC: Comics]]

* So are many [[{{Batman}} Robins]] and BatGirl, usually: in their case, it's youthful enthusiasm, insecure optimism, and a bit of a prankster spirit.
* And then there's some of FrankMiller's ''Allstar'' ''{{Batman}}'', when it isn't an outright [[SlasherSmile slasher grin]]. FrankMiller is very fond of this trope in general. SinCity and ThreeHundred had many of those, and the movies even more so. Even when heroic, his characters tend to be on the bloodthirsty, violent side: aggressiveness is the key point here, and showing they are UnscrupulousHeroes.

[[AC: Fan Fic]]
* In HarryPotterAndTheMethodsOfRationality's fan art, Harry is often represented wearing this, as befits a YoungConqueror, as do his retainers in the Chaos Legion (don't ask). Then a certain WhamEpisode happens, some illusions are shattered, and Harry's expressions become much more grim: it's instead Hermione and her group that take up most of the more optimistic kind of heroing.

[[AC: Film]]

* ''TheMask'' in his movie and cartoon version tends to wear a more overjoyed, confident version of this. The anticipation isn't of effort, but of ''immense fun''. By the end of the film, Ipkiss wears it a couple of times to signify he TookALevelInBadass.
* Traditionally associated with StTrinians, which is almost entirely populated by female LoveableRogue types, ever since the time of the founder Fritton, who was a LoveableRogue himself. He was also[[spoiler: WilliamShakespeare.]] ''And'', he was [[spoiler:a woman]].


[[AC: Literature]]
* CyranoDeBergerac's varous incarnations often wear this.

[[AC:Live-Action TV ]]
* On {{Glee}}, this is the typical expression worn by characters during uplifting songs, especially Barbara Streisand-style [[IWantSong songs about extremely ambitious and extremely insecure characters]].

[[AC: Western Animation]]
* ''{{The Lion King}}'': there's that scene with "I walk on the wild side...I laugh in the face of danger ha ha ha ha!" First it's young Simba, then Nala does it right before the big battle at the end.
* Eugene in ''{{Tangled}}'' wears this as he tries to speak an apology to Maximus before riding to Rapunzel's rescuee.

* In PowerpuffGirls, Blossom tends to range between this and your average benevolent smile, while Buttercup the PerpetualFrowner ranges between this and an outright ''scowl''.

[[AC: Video Games]]
* [[KingdomHearts Sora]] when he stabs himself in the chest with the dark keyblade to release Kairi's heart.

* In ''{{Bleach}}'' this is pretty much the only time [[PerpetualSmiler Ichigo]] smiles ([[OOCIsSeriousBusiness apart from when he's extremely upset]]).

* In ''FriendshipIsMagic'', this is Rainbow Dash's signature expression, though nearly all the mane cast has sported it in one occasion or another (such as Twilight during her InTheNameOfTheMoon WorldOfCardboardSpeech to Nightmare Moon... though, funnily enough, you can see her break her gaze as she's looking for the right words, the speech being improvised). Except ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy, she's so nice you need MindControl to get that expression out of her. In the case of Rainbow Dash, the insecurity angle is very very present: she's very boastful and aggressive, but she's also extremely sensitive about losing and failure.

[[caption-width-right:314:[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Reinhard]] delivers a textbook version... with unusual subtlety and elegance.]]

* ''Pirates Of The Caribbean'': "Now ''bring'' me that horizon!". ''Captain'' Jack Sparrow is very excited.

[[caption-width-right:314:[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Reinhard]] pulls it off with subtlety and elegance.]]

An athlete in a race, an adventurer [[TraintopBattle on top of a train]], a {{pirate}} [[BoardingParty boarding a ship]], a MagnificentBastard executing an amazing plan, a LoveableRogue during a {{Swordfight}}, a warrior during a LastStand, two friends sparring--anyone facing an interesting and fun challenge with a reasonable chance of failure will sport one of these smiles. It's usually a bit forced, showing the strain and stress the user is under, and a there's certain edge of malice and aggressiveness to it, even ''insanity'': a hint of BloodLust, to be precise. It's very common against [[AntiHero AntiHeroes]] type VI and V. It is usually coupled with a steady gaze, even a frown of sorts.

* GurrenLagann delivers some particularly compelling examples.
* In KatawaShoujo, athlete Emi wears this expression when she's running, and the protagonist describes it in great length.

* In HarryPotterAndTheMethodsOfRationality's fan art, Harry is often represented wearing this.

* TheMask in his movie and cartoon version tends to wear a more overjoyed, confident version of this. The anticipation isn't of effort, but of ''immense fun''. By the end of the film, Ipkiss wears it a couple of times to signify he TookALevelInBadass.

* {{The Lion King}}-there's that scene with "I walk on the wild side...I laugh in the face of danger ha ha ha ha!" First it's young Simba, then Nala does it right before the big battle at the end.
* Eugene in {{Tangled}} wears this as he tries to speak an apology to Maximus before riding to Rapunzel's rescuee.

[[caption-width-right:314:[[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Reinhard]] pulls it off with subtlety and elegance.]