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* '''Played For Horror''': In the WhamEpisode, Bob's resentment leads to him [[JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope going off the deep end]] and trying to kill [[DecoyProtagonist Andy]] in cold blood. After that, he becomes a bigger and more personal threat to Andy than the previous villain.

** Andy [[TheAce is smart, strong, kindhearted, and gets the attention of girls, all at age sixteen.]] Bob is in his 20's and isn't as well off (much less when ''he'' was sixteen). Bob deeply dislikes Andy and anyone who praises him for constantly saving the day, even though Andy is completely deserving of praise...or maybe ''especially'' because Andy is completely deserving.

* '''Parodied''': The rest of the team has a lottery to see how long after the battle it takes for Bob to start grumbling.

* '''Played For Laughs''': Andy resents Bob for looking better [[SharpDressedMan in a suit]] and having all the right dance moves.

** Andy is the hero in the first place because he has strong personality traits like [[{{Determinator}} perseverance]]. Bob resents Andy because these traits serve as a mocking reminder of the traits Bob lacks. Bob, having given up on self improvement, [[EvilIsPetty decides to tear Andy down to his level.]]

%%* '''Implied''': ???

* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob gets so frustrated seeing Andy succeed and get all the credit for the team's endeavors he strikes out on his own. [[LoveInterest Claire]] is kidnapped as a result, which brings him back to help save the day. But Claire thanks Andy and only Andy, giving him a kiss, making Bob upset and vulnerable to [[TheVamp Diane's]] corrupting words. He resists and comes back to the team, but then [[TheTrickster Emily]] teases him about it.

** When Bob hears [[TheChick Claire]] screaming in pain, he snaps to his senses. Andy or no, he can't have her hurt.

** Andy [[MartyStu is smart, strong, kindhearted, and gets the attention of girls, all at age sixteen.]] Bob is in his 20's and isn't as well off (much less when ''he'' was sixteen). Bob deeply dislikes Andy and anyone who praises him for constantly saving the day, even though Andy is completely deserving of praise...or maybe ''especially'' because Andy is completely deserving.

* '''Inverted''': Andy resents Bob for [[IJustWantToBeNormal not being the hero:]]

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** Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Bob [[TheDeterminator worked his block off]], and yet [[HardWorkHardlyWorks Andy is still the hero]].
** Bob respects the rules of society, while Andy [[CowboyCop often causes as many problems as the bad guys]].
* '''Inverted''': Andy resents Bob for [[IJustWantToBeNormal not being the hero]].
* '''Subverted''': Bob's seems to resent Andy's success, but it turns out to be [[VitriolicBestBuds just how their relationship is]]. He's cool with it.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob gets so frustrated seeing Andy succeed and get all the credit for the team's endeavors he strikes out on his own. Claire is kidnapped as a result, which brings him back to help save the day. But Claire thanks Andy and only Andy, giving him a kiss, making Bob upset and vulnerable to Diane's corrupting words. He resists and comes back to the team, but then [[TheTrickster Emily]] teases him about it.

** Or they both are working for the hero in an equal capacity.

* '''Invoked''': [[DividedWeFall Wanting the Heroes to take each other out]], [[TheDragon General Fred]] starts subtly corrupting Bob's thoughts, convincing him that Andy doesn't deserve his success and that he shouldn't be happy staying in his shadow.
* '''Exploited''': After noticing how Bob reacts to Andy's success, General Fred has his agents spread fantastic stories about Andy among the population, hoping it will push Bob [[FaceHeelTurn over the edge]] .

* '''Discussed''': "Bob's been brooding since the last battle, that happens a lot."

** Andy's a [[{{Jerkass}} real asshole]] who never lets Bob live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Bob [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life]].

* '''Straight''': Andy is [[TheHero the hero]] and Bob is [[TheLancer his sidekick]], Bob resents Andy's success.
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob resents Andy's every success, even if it has nothing to do with the hero's mission.
** Andy is smart, strong, kindhearted, and gets the attention of girls, all at age sixteen. Bob who was in his 20's and isn't as well off (Much less when ''he'' was sixteen.) Bob deeply dislikes Andy for constantly saving the day and anyone who praises him, even though Andy is completely deserving of praise...or maybe ''especially'' because Andy is completely deserving.

'''Basic Trope''': A character, usually with the good guys, [[GreenEyedMonster resents]] his successes and the fact that he is not the hero.

** Andy is the hero in the first place because he has strong personality traits like perseverance. Bob resents Andy because these traits serve as a mocking reminder of the traits Bob lacks. Bob, having given up on self improvement, decides to tear Andy down to his level.

'''Basic Trope''': A character, usually with the good guys, resents his successes and the fact that he is not the hero.
* '''Straight''': Andy is [[TheHero the hero]] and Brad is [[TheLancer his sidekick]], Brad resents Andy's success.
* '''Exaggerated''': Brad resents Andy's every success, even if it has nothing to do with the hero's mission.
* '''Downplayed''': Brad's a little bitter about Andy's successes, but it's little more than just grumbling.

** Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Brad [[TheDeterminator worked his block off]], and yet [[HardWorkHardlyWorks Andy is still the hero]].
** Brad respects the rules of society, while Andy [[CowboyCop often causes as many problems as the bad guys.]]
* '''Inverted''': Andy resents Brad for [[IJustWantToBeNormal not being the hero.]]
* '''Subverted''': Brad's seems to resent Andy's success, but it turns out to be [[VitriolicBestBuds just how their relationship is.]] He's cool with it.

* '''Parodied''': The rest of the team has a lottery to see how long after the battle it takes for Brad to start grumbling.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Brad gets so frustrated seeing Andy succeed and get all the credit for the team's endeavors he strikes out on his own. Claire is kidnapped as a result, which brings him back to help save the day. But Claire thanks Andy and only Andy, giving him a kiss, making Brad upset and vulnerable to Rebecca's corrupting words. He resists and comes back to the team, but then [[TheTrickster Greg]] teases him about it.

** Andy and Brad are both heroes.

* '''Lampshaded''': "Hey look, the townsfolk are chanting Andy's name over and over again. Brad is gonna be pissed."
* '''Invoked''': [[DividedWeFall Wanting the Heroes to take each other out]], [[TheDragon General Lysander]] starts subtly corrupting Brad's thoughts, convincing him that Andy doesn't deserve his success and that he shouldn't be happy staying in his shadow.
* '''Exploited''': After noticing how Brad reacts to Andy's success, General Lysander has his agents spread fantastic stories about Andy among the population, hoping it will push Brad [[FaceHeelTurn over the edge.]]
* '''Defied''': The rest of the team notices how Brad pushes himself and make it a point to include him so it doesn't become a problem.
* '''Discussed''': "Brad's been brooding since the last battle, that happens a lot."

"Look at Brad muttering under his breath."

** Brad gets so fed up with [[OvershadowedByAwesome Andy's successes]] he strikes out on his own.
** Brad gets so frustrated [[HeroicBSoD he just can't function]] at a critical moment.
** Brad's resentments isolate him from the rest of the team, who don't seem to feel the same way, leaving him vulnerable to [[TheCorrupter Rebecca]].

** Brad's time alone gives him perspective, and he returns, although he still can't get over Andy's behavior.
** When Brad hears [[TheChick Claire]] screaming in pain, he snaps to his senses. Andy or no, he can't have her hurt.
** Brad resists temptation, preferring to be with the heroes, no matter how much Andy pisses him off.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Andy resents Brad for looking better [[SharpDressedMan in a suit]] and having all the right dance moves.

** Andy's a [[{{Jerkass}} real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]
** Andy is the hero in the first place because he has strong personality traits like perseverance. Brad resents Andy because these traits serve as a mocking reminder of the traits Brad lacks. Brad, having given up on self improvement, decides to tear Andy down to his level.

** Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Brad [[TheDeterminator worked his block off]], and yet Andy is still the hero.

* '''Invoked''': Knowing how Brad reacts to other people's successes, [[TheDragon General Lysander]] let's him live, believing it will hurt the heroes in the end.

** Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Brad [[TheDeterminator worked his block off.]], and yet Andy is still the hero.

* '''Downplayed''': ???

* '''Basic Trope:''' A character, usually with the good guys, resents his successes and the fact that he is not the hero.
* '''Played Straight''': Andy is [[TheHero the hero]] and Brad is [[TheLancer his sidekick]], Brad resents Andy's success.

* '''Justified''': Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Brad [[TheDeterminator worked his block off.]], and yet Andy is still the hero.

* '''Deconstructed''': Brad gets so fed up with [[OvershadowedByAwesome Andy's successes]] he strikes out on his own.
** Brad gets so frustrated [[HeroicBSoD he just can't function]] at a critical moment.
** Brad's resentments isolate him from the rest of the team, who don't seem to feel the same way, leaving him vulnerable to [[TheCorrupter Rebecca]].
* '''Reconstructed''': Brad's time alone gives him perspective, and he returns, although he still can't get over Andy's behavior.
** When Brad hears [[TheChick Claire]] screaming in pain, he snaps to his senses. Andy or no, he can't have her hurt.
** Brad resists temptation, preferring to be with the heroes, no matter how much Andy pisses him off.

* '''Averted''': Andy and Brad are both heroes.

--> "Look at all the people praising Andy."
--> "Look at Brad muttering under his breath."

* '''Played For Drama''': Andy's a [[{{Jerkass}} real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]

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** Andy is the hero in the first place because he has strong personality traits like perseverance. Brad resents Andy because these traits serve as a mocking reminder of the traits Brad lacks. Brad, having given up on self improvement, decides to tear Andy down to his level.

* '''Played For Drama''': Andy's a [[{{Jerkass}} real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]

* '''Played For Drama''': Andy's a [[Jerkass real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]

* '''Subverted''': Brad's seems to resent Andy's success, but it turns out to be [[VitrolicBestBuds just how their relationship is.]] He's cool with it.

Conversed:

'''Played For Laughs''': Andy resents Brad for looking better [[SharpDressedMan in a suit]] and having all the right dance moves.
'''Played For Drama''': Andy's a [[Jerkass real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]

* Played Straight: Andy is [[TheHero the hero]] and Brad is [[TheLancer his sidekick]], Brad resents Andy's success.
* Exaggerated: Brad resents Andy's every success, even if it has nothing to do with the hero's mission.
* Justified: Andy was simply [[ChosenOne born into his power]] while Brad [[TheDeterminator worked his block off.]], and yet Andy is still the hero.

* Inverted: Andy resents Brad for [[IJustWantToBeNormal not being the hero.]]
* Subverted: Brad's seems to resent Andy's success, but it turns out to be [[VitrolicBestBuds just how their relationship is.]] He's cool with it.
* Double Subverted: Until [[EvilMentor Andy's teacher]] plants the idea in his head that he should be the hero, and it sticks.
* Parodied: [[Nakama The rest of the team]] bets on what Brad resents the most.
* Deconstructed: Brad gets so fed up with [[OvershadowedByAwesome Andy's successes]] he strikes out on his own.

* Reconstructed: Brad's time alone gives him perspective, and he returns, although he still can't get over Andy's behavior.

* Zig Zagged: Brad gets so frustrated seeing Andy succeed and get all the credit for the team's endeavors he strikes out on his own. Claire is kidnapped as a result, which brings him back to help save the day. But Claire thanks Andy and only Andy, giving him a kiss, making Brad upset and vulnerable to Rebecca's corrupting words. He resists and comes back to the team, but then [[TheTrickster Greg]] teases him about it.
* Averted: Andy and Brad are both heroes.

* Enforced: The writers believe this kind of tension between the heroes is interesting and generates readers.
* Lampshaded: "Hey look, the townsfolk are chanting Andy's name over and over again. Brad is gonna be pissed."
* Invoked: Knowing how Brad reacts to other people's successes, [[TheDragon General Lysander]] let's him live, believing it will hurt the heroes in the end.
* Exploited: After noticing how Brad reacts to Andy's success, General Lysander has his agents spread fantastic stories about Andy among the population, hoping it will push Brad [[FaceHeelTurn over the edge.]]
* Defied: The rest of the team notices how Brad pushes himself and make it a point to include him so it doesn't become a problem.
* Discussed: "Brad's been brooding since the last battle, that happens a lot."

Played For Laughs: Andy resents Brad for looking better [[SharpDressedMan in a suit.]]
Played For Drama: Andy's a [[Jerkass real asshole]] who never lets Brad live down that he's not special, no matter how hard he tries. Brad [[BrokenAce tries and tries, but can't cut it]] and [[DrivenToSuicide takes his own life.]]