History Main / MoreDeadlyThanTheMale

** Undeniably, even the namesake Kim herself is shown to be much more skilled in action than her partner Ron Stoppable, who is notably shown to be the relatively less competent one whenever they're both in serious missions.

* In Disney's ''[[Film/SkyHigh2005 Sky High]]'', it turns out that Gwen Grayson, Will Stronghold's ex-girlfriend, is really [[spoiler:the vengeful Royal Pain reborn (since her actual birth name is Sue Tenny), who sought out to target Sky High again (as she was very annoyed by the fact that she was labelled as a "sidekick" at the past by the insitiution in the first place, mainly for her underestimated telepathic powers) after her first attempt in doing so failed, primarily thanks to her archnemesis the Commander/Steve Stronghold, Will's own father. She also has an assistant named Stitches, who is actually [[VileVillainLaughableLackey much more harmless when compared to her]]. Her sense of hostility even beats out Warren Peace's, who, despite having a villainous heritage (from his father Barron Battle's side), [[GoodAllAlong is not completely a bad guy himself]], at all]].

** Undeniably, even the namesake Kim herself is shown to be much more skilled in action than her partner Ron Stoppable, who is notably shown to be wimpier whenever they're both in serious missions.

Although this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the kindest women]] can also have the potential of fighting against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]). There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture. That matter alone is also what makes this trope distinguishable from its much worse cousin LadyMacbeth (sort of like how TheNapoleon differentiates itself from the DepravedDwarf).

This is the precursor to the modern ActionGirl, but nonetheless can carry UnfortunateImplications by characterizing women as less morally upstanding than men and by playing into the "crazy bitch" stereotype -- in fact, the {{Trope Namer|}} (Creator/RudyardKipling's poem "The Female of the Species") cites this trope as a reason that women shouldn't be trusted with power. The difference between the modern ActionGirl and this trope is kind of like the difference between a BraveScot and a ViolentGlaswegian. Compare this trope to its [[SpearCounterpart masculine equivalent]] AllAbusersAreMale, and MenAreTheExpendableGender.

* In Disney's ''[[Film/SkyHigh2005 Sky High]]'', it turns out that Gwen Grayson, Will Stronghold's ex-girlfriend, is really [[spoiler:the vengeful Royal Pain reborn (since her actual birth name is Sue Tenny), who sought out to target Sky High again (as she was very annoyed by the fact that she was labelled as a "sidekick" at the past by the insitiution in the first place, mainly for her underestimated telepathic powers) after her first attempt in doing so failed, primarily thanks to her archnemesis the Commander/Steve Stronghold, Will's own father. She also has an assistant named Stitches, who is actually [[VileVillainLaughableLackey much more harmless when compared to her]]. Her sense of hostility even beats out Warren Peace's, who, despite having a villainous heritage (from his father Barron Battle's side), [[GoodAllAlong is not completely a bad guy himself]], after all]].

* In Disney's ''[[Film/SkyHigh2005 Sky High]]'', it turns out that Gwen Grayson, Will Stronghold's ex-girlfriend, is really [[spoiler:the vengeful Royal Pain reborn (since her actual birth name is Sue Tenny), who sought out to target Sky High again (as she was very annoyed by the fact that she was labelled as a "sidekick" at the past by the insitiution in the first place, mainly for her underestimated telepathic powers) after her first attempt in doing so failed, primarily thanks to her archnemesis the Commander/Steve Stronghold, Will's own father. She even has an assistant named Stitches, who is actually [[VileVillainLaughableLackey much more harmless when compared to her]]. Her sense of hostility even beats out Warren Peace's, who, despite having a villainous heritage (from his father Barron Battle's side), [[GoodAllAlong is not completely a bad guy himself]], after all]].

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the kindest women]] can also have the potential of fighting against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]). There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture. That matter alone is also what makes this trope distinguishable from its much worse cousin LadyMacbeth (sort of like how TheNapoleon differentiates itself from the DepravedDwarf).

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]), rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture. That matter alone is also what makes this trope distinguishable from its much worse cousin LadyMacbeth (sort of like how TheNapoleon differentiates itself from the DepravedDwarf).

* In Disney's ''[[Film/SkyHigh2005 Sky High]]'', it turns out that Gwen Grayson, Will Stronghold's ex-girlfriend, is really [[spoiler:the vengeful Royal Pain reborn (since her actual birth name is Sue Tenny), who sought out to target Sky High again (as she was very annoyed by the fact that she was positioned as a "Sidekick" at the past by the insitiution in the first place, mainly for her underestimated telepathic powers) after her first attempt in doing so failed, primarily thanks to her archnemesis the Commander/Steve Stronghold, Will's own father]].

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]), rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture. Also, this matter alone is what makes this trope distinguishable from its much worse cousin LadyMacbeth (sort of like how TheNapoleon differentiates itself from the DepravedDwarf).

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]), rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture. Also, this matter alone is what makes this trope differentiated from its much worse cousin LadyMacbeth (sort of like how TheNapoleon is distinguishable from the DepravedDwarf).

** Undeniably, even the namesake Kim herself is shown to be much more skilled in action than her partner Ron Stoppable, who is notably shown to be wimpier whenever they're both in serious action-packed situations.

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, [[BewareTheNiceOnes even the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]), rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture.

** Undeniably, the namesake Kim herself is shown to be much more skilled in action than her partner Ron Stoppable, who is notably shown to be wimpier when they're both in action-packed situations.

One explanation for this would be, ironically, MenUseViolenceWomenUseCommunication - guys will settle things down by a ritualised scuffle (which wouldn't be practical if it was too likely to kill the loser) or play-fight (being killed is no fun). Gals don't fight unless they're really, really serious about it, since they settle their minor conflict by talking and prefer other kinds of fun. So they fight to the death. And when you have no chance in a fair fight, that's no incentive to fight fair.

Remember, this does ''not'' describe a situation where Bob is weak and Alice is strong. This is when Alice is depicted as far more ruthless, more cunning, and ultimately more bloodthirsty than her SpearCounterpart, even though -- or maybe because -- she is physically smaller and weaker. Bob may be visibly larger and more aggressive, so he tends more toward forms, codes, and displays of power; meanwhile, the wily Alice [[CombatPragmatist bothers not with such things]].

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, even [[CloserToEarth the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl directly]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]), rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture.

* [[DarkActionGirl Shego]] is easily the most competent villain in ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'''s mostly male RoguesGallery. The made-for-TV movie ''A Sitch in Time'' even has it as a plot point that Kim mistakenly believes the main villain in the BadFuture she is trying to avert is Drakken before being informed that it is actually Shego.
-->'''Rufus 3000:''' Wasn't it clear that Shego was the only one smart enough to take over the world?
-->'''Kim:''' Uh, well, I guess it always seemed more like a guy thing.

While this trope is easily associated with badly behaving ladies (especially given its threatening nature), it's not necessarily morally exclusive. In fact, even [[CloserToEarth the most conscientious women]] can also have the potential of fighting back against others, not just men (whether it's done [[ActionGirl physically]] or [[CombatPragmatist not]]) rather ambitiously. There's a reason as to why {{Anti Hero}}ines exist in pop culture.

* In ''WesternAnimation/GeneratorRex'', Black Knight has proven herself to be a lot viler than her predecessor [[LightIsGood White Knight]], as especially shown when she took control over the organization of Providence rather ruthlessly.

* ''Film/SkyHigh'': It turns out that Gwen Grayson, Will Stronghold's ex-girlfriend, is really [[spoiler:the vengeful Royal Pain reborn (and that her birth name is actually Sue Tenny), who sought out to target Sky High again after her failed first attempt in doing so, which was thwarted thanks to her archnemesis the Commander/Steve Stronghold]].

* ''WesternAnimation/WallE'': EVE has proven herself to be much tougher than the titular chatacter himself, mainly because of her tough-as-nails persona as one of the robots within the movie. She gradually starts to [[DefrostingIceQueen show her soft side]] more often once she met and personally interacted with him, though.

* Played with in ''WesternAnimation/TheBadGuys2022'' with [[spoiler:Diane Foxington]], aka. the Crimson Paw, who was the most notorious criminal in Sunnyside, having never been caught and mirroring all five of the Bad Guys' signature abilities to some palpable level. Her EstablishingCharacterMoment is [[spoiler: single-handedly curbstomping every officer in a maximum security prison. Where the trope becomes hazy however is that Diane ultimately gave up the criminal life out of guilt and became Governor to help clear up the city, only to find out that being the number one thief doesn't neccessary mean she can snuff out other criminals as easily (as shown when the Bad Guys and Marmalade outsmart her). It is only when taking the role of a MagneticHero that Diane begins to gain control of the plot.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/WallE'': EVE has proven herself to be much tougher than the titular chatacter himself, mainly because of her tough-as-nails persona as one of the robots within the movie. She [[DefrostedIceQueen gradually shows her soft side]] once she met and personally interacted with him, though.

** [[FieryRedhead Vicky]] is a huge example of this, especially given that, being a greedy babysitter, she often gives Timmy a miserable life, so it's no wonder why he's very reliant on his fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda on handling his unfortunate situations with her.
** [[BeautyIsBad Princess Mandie]] (pronounced as [[PunnyName man-die]], and ''not'' like [[DoNotCallMePaul "Mandy"]]), who originated from the planet of Boudacia, is a much more dire one, especially given her [[HairTriggerTemper highly threatening]] and [[FemmeFatale unpredictably flirtatious]] personality. She plans to marry Mark Chang, a Yugopatamian prince, [[spoiler:just so that she could shove him aside and rule over not only his home planet Yugopatamia, but also the entire universe, all by herself. Ironically, she met her eventual downfall when she had a brief conflict with Vicky (since both female characters have associations with Mark himself), to which the self-proclaimed "mightiest female warrior" got beaten into a pulp by ''a human being'' (something that Mark was grateful for)]].

Contrast FemalesAreMoreInnocent (in which women are typically seen or viewed as being more psychologically delicate than men).

** [[BeautyIsBad Princess Mandie]] (pronounced as man-'''die''', and [[DoNotCallMePaul not like "Mandy"]]), who originated from the planet of Boudacia, is a much more dire one, especially given her [[HairTriggerTemper highly threatening]] and [[FemmeFatale unpredictably flirtatious]] personality. She plans to marry Mark Chang, a Yugopatamian prince, [[spoiler:just so that she could shove him aside and rule over not only his home planet Yugopatamia, but also the entire universe, all by herself. Ironically, she met her eventual downfall when she had a brief conflict with Vicky (since both female characters have associations with Mark himself), to which the self-proclaimed "mightiest female warrior" got beaten into a pulp by ''a human being'' (something that Mark was grateful for)]].