History ButtMonkey / AnimatedFilms

* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'': Six words: "Oh my g-d! They killed Kenny!"

* ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'': [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructs this trope]]. For most of the film, Po is always getting slapped around by fate and other characters. And sure, it's funny, but since he's the protagonist, we get to see what it's like form his point of view, even before he says this: "I stayed because every time you threw a brick at my head, or said I smelled, it hurt -- but it could never hurt more than every day of my life just being ''me''!" Then it's {{subverted}} in the sense that fate has actually been guiding him just in the right direction.

* Anna becomes this in ''WesternAnimation/FrozenII'', building on her previous TraumaCongaLine from the first film. It's initially {{played for laughs}}, but becomes increasingly {{deconstructed}}. She is subject to SlapstickKnowsNoGender, ''constantly'' reminded by the other characters of her abusive ex in ways which either [[BlamingTheVictim blame her for it]] or remind her of the rejection she experienced. People she loves keep leaving her, usually in ways that end poorly for everyone, and implying that she's not important or competent. This affects her self-esteem and ability to recognize her own importance. She thinks her boyfriend is trying to break up with her when he actually wants to propose[[note]]This is not helped by the fact that he's a [[DefrostingIceKing former misanthrope]] who's still not used to expressing ''positive'' feelings toward other humans and so keeps saying things that end up making her feel worse.[[/note]] and she keeps risking her life unnecessarily just to help her sister. In the end, she learns to recognize her own worth outside of being her sister's helper and as [[spoiler: a leader]] in her own right.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'': Iago. "When in doubt, hurt the bird" was the actual mantra of the writing and animation teams.

* Anna becomes this in ''WesternAnimation/FrozenII'', building on her previous TraumaCongaLine from the first film. It's initially {{played for laughs}}, but becomes increasingly {{deconstructed}}. She is subject to SlapstickKnowsNoGender, ''constantly'' reminded by the other characters of her abusive ex in ways which either [[UsefulNotes/VictimBlaming blame her for it]] or remind her of the rejection she experienced. People she loves keep leaving her, usually in ways that end poorly for everyone, and implying that she's not important or competent. This affects her self-esteem and ability to recognize her own importance. She thinks her boyfriend is trying to break up with her when he actually wants to propose[[note]]This is not helped by the fact that he's a [[DefrostingIceKing former misanthrope]] who's still not used to expressing ''positive'' feelings toward other humans and so keeps saying things that end up making her feel worse.[[/note]] and she keeps risking her life unnecessarily just to help her sister. In the end, she learns to recognize her own worth outside of being her sister's helper and as [[spoiler: a leader]] in her own right.

** ''WesternAnimation/TheLionKingIISimbasPride:'' Nuka is a {{deconstructed}} example. Scrawny, neurotic, and high-strung, with barely any mane on his neck, he's TheUnfavorite of Zira's children. As a result, he is subject to constant abuse from his mother, both physical and emotional, and his siblings make no effort to stand up for him. He constantly tries to gain his mother's approval, [[spoiler: and it ends up killing him. Only ''then'' does she [[WhatHaveIDone come to her senses]].]]

* Rodney Dangerfield. He says so himself: "[[CatchPhrase I get no respect. No respect at all]]." It's even the tagline of the ''WesternAnimation/RoverDangerfield'' movie poster. "The dog who gets no respect."
* ''WesternAnimation/RobinHood'': Sir Hiss. He is always the target of Prince John's temper tantrums.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'': The title character is one of the saddest and cruelest examples of this trope, due to being mocked, ostracized, relegated to clown etc. all because of his large ears. This is PlayedForDrama and the story revolves around finding his HappyEnding.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'': The title character is one of the saddest and and cruelest examples of this trope, due to being mocked, ostracized, relegated to clown etc. all because of his large ears. This is PlayedForDrama and the story revolves around finding his HappyEnding.

* Rodney Dangerfield. He says so himself: "[[CatchPhrase I get no respect. No respect at all]]." It's even the tagline of the ''Rover Dangerfield'' movie poster. "The dog who gets no respect."

** Thomas throughout 3/4 of the movie--he nearly drowns, is clumsy, can't shoot and is manipulated by Ratcliffe. Even when he thinks he's doing right by [[spoiler:shooting Kocoum to save John's life]], he only manages to make things worse.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheWild'': The slightly oddball koala Nigel (voiced by Creator/EddieIzzard). Nigel never gets any respect and gets made fun by some of the animals at the zoo because he's a cute, furry koala bear. This is mainly because of a doll of him that is sold in the zoo shop and says "I'm so cuddly I like you!" when someone pulls his string.

%%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample** M-O, unintentionally caused by WALL•E.

** M-O, unintentionally caused by WALL•E.

** Tulip is a clumsy girl whose inventions always backfire. Still, she is a victim to this trope to a lesser extent than Junior.

** ''WesternAnimation/TheLionKingIISimbasPride:'' Nuka arguably qualifies. Scrawny, neurotic, and high-strung, with barely any mane on his neck, he's TheUnfavorite of Zira's children. As a result, he is subject to constant abuse from his mother, both physical and emotional, and his siblings make no effort to stand up for him. Despite this, (or perhaps ''because'' of this) he constantly tries to gain his mother's approval, [[spoiler: and it ends up killing him. Only ''then'' does she [[WhatHaveIDone come to her senses]].]]

** Sid. The Majority of his problems are self-imposed, either through not being properly careful, or through having delusions of grandeur.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'': The title character is one of the saddest and and cruelest examples of this trope, due to being mocked, ostracized, relegated to clown etc. all because of his large ears.

* WesternAnimation/SouthPark: Six words: "Oh my g-d! They killed Kenny!"
* WesternAnimation/Storks:

*

* ''WesternAnimation/TheJungleBook'':

* ''Disney/AliceInWonderland'': Alice, throughout the entire movie. She's trolled by nearly everything Wonderland can throw at her.
* ''Disney/TheAristocats'': Edgar. He's the typical HarmlessVillain who suffers comical abuse and HumiliationConga in many scenes, especially in the climax. Napoleon and Lafayette's primary purpose in the film seems to be assaulting him.
* ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast'':

* ''Disney/{{Dumbo}}'': The title character is one of the saddest and and cruelest examples of this trope, due to being mocked, ostracized, relegated to clown etc. all because of his large ears.

* ''Disney/TheJungleBook'':
** Kaa. Especially in the [[Disney/TheJungleBook2 sequel]] where every time he tries to eat Mowgli he suffers countless AmusingInjuries. Later on, he's brutally beaten up again when he tries to eat Shanti and his last appearance has him being threatened by Shere Khan.

* ''Disney/LiloAndStitch'': Ice Cream Man. Doesn't possess the luck to get through his ice cream without losing it.

** ''Disney/TheLionKing'':

** ''Disney/TheLionKingIISimbasPride:'' Nuka arguably qualifies. Scrawny, neurotic, and high-strung, with barely any mane on his neck, he's TheUnfavorite of Zira's children. As a result, he is subject to constant abuse from his mother, both physical and emotional, and his siblings make no effort to stand up for him. Despite this, (or perhaps ''because'' of this) he constantly tries to gain his mother's approval, [[spoiler: and it ends up killing him. Only ''then'' does she [[WhatHaveIDone come to her senses]].]]
** ''Disney/TheLionKingOneAndAHalf'': Timon due to all the AmusingInjuries he suffers throughout his misadventures. Pumbaa is also this to a slightly lesser extent.
* ''Disney/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians'': Cruella often treats Horace and Jasper this way. Also, Jasper treats Horace like this, too.
* ''Disney/PeterPan'':

* ''Disney/{{Pocahontas}}'':

* ''Disney/RobinHood'': Sir Hiss. He is always the target of Prince John's temper tantrums.

* ''TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo'': Beast Boy, he's constantly punched and beaten. Most of it comes from Raven, from beginning to end.

* ''Disney/{{Dumbo}}'': The title character is one of the saddest and and cruelest examples of this trope, due to being mocked, ostracized, relegated to clown etc. all because of of his large ears.