History Characters / TheIncredibles

* TheFaceless: Blitzerman, Tradewind and Vectress. There's a close-up of their names and powers when Mr. Incredible is looking through the Operation Kronos files, as opposed to their pictures (which appear to be copies of other photos already shown), and none of the three have an NSA file.

* KarmicDeath: Thanks to Syndrome's various horrific acts -- most notably getting many legitimate superheroes killed simply [[EvilIsPetty because his idol reasonably rejected his sidekick offers]] -- he ''absolutely'' has it coming when he gets himself sucked into a jet turbine by his own cape.

* CharacterCatchphrase: Dahling! Also, "I enjoy our visits" when shooing someone out of her house.

* FunnyForeigner: Supposedly. Her accent is [[https://web.archive.org/web/20180217082446/http://movies.radiofree.com/interviews/theincre_brad_bird.shtml even confirmed by staff member Brad Bird]] that it's meant to be a mixture of Japanese and German, primarily to reflect Japan and Germany's shared advancement in technology, which is what the whole franchise itself is known to incorporate (given that it's set in the 20th century).

-->'''Edna:''' (to Elastigirl) "''DAR-LING!'' It's been such a long time after these years! So long!"

* ArchEnemy: He calls himself Mr. Incredible's nemesis. Bob returns the feeling when he learns that Syndrome killed his old friends in Operation Kronos and when Syndrome shot down Elastigirl's jet with his kids on board.
* ArmsDealer: He made his fortune by inventing, manufacturing, and selling weapons.

* AttentionWhore: Syndrome cares far more about being worshipped as a "big superhero" rather than actually helping and saving others, which might have been his actual goal as a kid. His disastrous performance against the Omnidroid is in part due to him focusing on [[UnsportsmanlikeGloating introducing and parading himself in the most vainglorious way possible]], rather than on fighting the Omnidroid, giving it the [[HoistByHisOwnPetard perfect opportunity to deduce that he's using its remote against it and shoots it off his arm while he wasn't looking]].

* ChildProdigy: He invented his own rocket boots when he was a pre-teen. He very easily could have been a hero using these talents...sadly.

* DarkIsEvil: His supervillain suit is predominantly black and he is BeyondRedemption just because [[EvilIsPetty Mr. Incredible rejected his offers for becoming the latter's sidekick]] (even if that was done for his own safety).
* DeadpanSnarker:

* DeathByIrony: His CapeSnag death is caused by Mr. Incredible tossing the car he bought ''with Syndrome's money'' at his escape jet.

** First, he recklessly threw the oil tanker behind him without looking, likely endangering more civilians.

* DidntThinkThisThrough: Besides his attempt in publicly faking heroism (with the use of the Omnidroid) being backfired due to his narcissism, he was also short-sighted about making Bob Parr Mr. Incredible again, since he didn't realize at first that the ''entire'' Parr family is a collection of supers, as well, which then leads to his ultimate demise.

* EvilRedhead: He is the main antagonist of the first movie and has red flame-shaped hair, though his hair was blond as a kid.

* FakeUltimateHero: He hopes to use his EngineeredHeroics scam as a way to bask in public glory by staging a threat that only he could stop, unaware it takes real qualities like self-sacrifice and morality to be a real hero, something which Mr. Incredible calls him out on.

* {{Flight}}: Syndrome's rocket boots enable him to fly around freely.

* GloryHound: Part of his EvilPlan includes staged disasters so he can fix them and be adored as a superhero. His disastrous performance against the Omnidroid is in part because he spends too much time parading himself as a great hero which allowed the robot to analyze his attack and take out Syndrome's remote control.

* HateSink: Due to his petty reaction from Mr. Incredible rejecting his sidekick offers at the past (even when it's with reason), him becoming a supervillain via killing legitimate superheroes and faking heroism publicly is one big headscratcher.

* HumansAreTheRealMonsters: In a way, since he's apparently targeting what's referred to as "supers", which are superheroes who have legitimate superpowers, like his ex-idol Mr. Incredible (who possesses the power of super strength).

** His EngineeredHeroics plan fails spectacularly when the Omnidroid 10 actually identifies him as a threat and defeats him in less than a minute, indirectly knocking him unconscious. Additionally, this happened without Mirage or the Parrs sabotage. He wakes up to the Parrs saving the day, like he was supposed to.
** Rick Dicker freezes his assets and puts out an arrest warrant for him, destroying his organization and resources in one fell swoop.

-->'''Syndrome:''' "You can't count on anyone, ''especially'' your heroes."
** Later on, during the climax of the first film where he unleashes the Omnidroid in Metroville, he tries to [[EngineeredHeroics fake his attempt in heroism]] publicly by confronting the robot, but when such plan backfired (even literally), it seems that the general public in that city now finds him untrustworthy, especially as a legitimate superhero.

* ItsAllAboutMe: His EvilPlan begins and ends with his ego and personal vengeance. In hindsight, this was probably his real motivation as a child, too; he wanted to be special and save the day. Highlighted when Mr. Incredible points out that he killed real heroes just so he could pretend to be one. Syndrome assumes he's talking about his lack of superpowers, not being a mass murderer for the sake of his own ego. It's also telling his plan to make everyone super so no one is once he's had his fun still includes literally ''selling'' them and making money.

* KarmicDeath: For someone who had killed a bunch of legitimate superheroes [[EvilIsPetty just because his idol reasonably rejected his sidekick offers]], he ''did'' had it coming when he got sucked in by a jet turbine.

* SmugSnake: He's generally competent enough, but his overconfidence causes him problems. Despite having designed the Omnidroid to be a learning machine that will adapt and exploit any advantage, he never considers that it will treat him the same way. So, when it shoots off his remote control, he loses his only advantage and because we can see he never felt the need to train or practice before facing the Omnidroid himself, he ends up fleeing in panic. He finally pays for his cockiness with his life when he chooses to gloat to Mr. Incredible about how he'll successfully kidnap Jack-Jack one day instead of making good on his escape.

* SomethingOnlyTheyWouldSay: Mr. Incredible is able to recognize him as Buddy Pine after Syndrome says, "ImYourBiggestFan".

* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Regardless of whether their clients' policy covers them, he only cares about Insuricare's profitability. During their meeting, he makes it clear he is mad with Bob's customers successfully "penetrating the bureaucracy" to get their insurance payouts.

'''Huph:''' ''(frustrated)'' The law ''requires'' that I answer "no".

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: His first five seconds on-screen involve him brushing a weeping old lady (she was pretending, but there's no indication he knew that) out of his way so he can confront Bob. He then begins to chew him out on being a good Samaritan and damaging the company's profits, an apt summary of his opinion on him.

* ItsAllAboutMe: All he cares about is helping his ''own'' people in his business, rather than others.

* KickTheDog: Him smiling and saying "Well, let's hope we don't cover him!" when learning that a man is getting mugged outside his window, then threatening to fire Bob if he leaves to help.

* MeanBoss: An {{exaggerated|Trope}} example. In addition to his greed and complete apathy towards his customers, he fiddles with an Insuricare memo which says that things like electricity consumption, phone charges, and even office supplies will be deducted from employee pay. It then goes on to thank employees for the most profitable year so far! Additionally, when Bob points out a man down on the street is getting mugged, Huph's hopes the company won't cover him and is glad that the mugger got away, so he could keep grilling Bob with words.
* MilkingTheGiantCow: He does it with both hands when he tells Bob "We're supposed to help ''our'' people!"

* TheSociopath: Though not on Syndrome's levels, Huph is still a greedy, selfish and arrogant man who's only concerned about money and refuses to help customers even when they desperately need help. When Bob tries to make him notice a man being mugged, his only concern is hoping that they don't cover him.
* TheUnfettered: He will do anything to keep Insuricare profitable, even if it means threatening one of his own employees with termination if they try to stop a mugging.

* ButtMonkey: A victim of Dash's pranks and a headmaster who doesn't believe him regarding them, Bernie is definitely not the most fortunate person in the cast.

* FemalesAreMoreInnocent: Played with when she babysits Jack-Jack (whose various superpowers drove her crazy) by herself during the short film ''Jack-Jack Attack'', but it becomes a straight one after the arrival of Syndrome, who poses as a substitute "sitter" for her in order to "take care" of the infant (when really, it's for the villain's vengeance against the rest of the Parr family after his plan to [[EngineeredHeroics publicly fake heroism]] failed).

-->'''Edna''': Do you know where he is?\\

'''Edna''': ''(turning violently toward Elastigirl)'' Do you ''KNOW'' where he is?!?

** Rick Dicker freezes his assets and puts out an arrest warrant for him, destroying his organization and resources.

** After he fails to kidnap Jack-Jack, Syndrome attempts to [[EvilGloating gloat that he will get Jack-Jack eventually]], but Mr. Incredible throws a car at him, leading to Syndrome dying by CapeSnag, panicking at the last moment of his life.

* SquishyWizard: Syndrome's Zero-Point Energy beams and various gadgets makes him extremely dangerous and overpowered in combat, but he's still a normal human and is quite vulnerable because he lacks any field experience being a super-hero. So while supers without SuperToughness like Frozone or Elastigirl have learned to deal with unexpected situations and roll with the punches to take hard hits, Syndrome is completely unprepared when the Omnidroid fights back by shooting off his remote-control gauntlet and a boot jet. The best Syndrome can manage is to flee in panic and fly straight into a wall at full speed which knocks him out for the remainder of the Omnidroid fight.

* UnreliableNarrator: His recollection of being told to "Fly home... I work alone," portrays Mr. Incredible as cold and literally turning his back on him, but in reality, he was annoyed that he interrupted him in the middle of capturing Bomb Voyage (who is completely absent in his flashback) and genuinely concerned for his safety, especially after Voyage strapped a bomb to his cape and he ran to save his life, details he forgot through his disillusionment.

-->'''Syndrome:''' Shh... the baby is sleeping. (''giggles insanely'') [[TranquilFury You took away my future. I'm simply returning the favor. Oh, don't worry. I'll be a good mentor. Supportive, encouraging. Everything you]] ''[[TranquilFury weren't.]]'' And in time, who knows? He might make a good sidekick. \\

'''Syndrome:''' THIS ISN'T THE END OF IT! I WILL GET YOUR SON EVENTUALLY! ''I'LL GET YOUR '''SON!!''''' (''laughs madly, but then gasps at the car Bob threw at him'') Oh, no...

--> '''Syndrome:''' See, now you respect me. Because I'm a ''threat''. That's the way it works. Turns out there are a lot of people, whole countries, who want respect...

* AxCrazy: He is clearly a sociopath and after being rejected in his youth by Mr. Incredible, he snapped and became the homicidal maniac he is today. He intentionally kills Super after Super to build the perfect Omnidroid to defeat Mr. Incredible. He unleashes his Omnidroid on the city without regard for the civilians who could be hurt or killed just so he can pretend to be a superhero. When his plans are thwarted, he tries to abduct Jack-Jack, fully intending to raise him as his own sidekick, only for it to be completely backfired.

* BigBadWannabe: Downplayed overall since he is still the cause of all of the conflict in the film. Syndrome is a very dangerous foe for most of the movie being the mastermind of Operation Kronos, which led to the murder of dozens of supers and the creation of the nigh-unstoppable Omnidroid. However, Syndrome is [[SmugSnake not nearly as smart and in control as he thinks he is]]. His EngineeredHeroics plan fails without any interference or sabotage from the heroes as he is outsmarted, sidelined, and indirectly knocked unconscious by his own creation before the climactic battle. The heroes don't spend the climax stopping his plan as much as cleaning up the mess he made. Even when he tries to make a [[PostClimaxConfrontation last ditch effort to kidnap Jack-Jack]] he is quickly defeated and killed.

** Like any classical villain, he has several chances to kill Mr. Incredible and the whole Parr family, but either starts monologuing or just contents himself with restraining them, giving them the opportunity to escape later. Also, during his short fight with the Omnidroid V10, he stops the fight a few times to show off, which gives the robot the perfect opportunity to shoot the remote device out of his hand. He himself lampshades how Mr. Incredible nearly got him monologuing in their first confrontation after his Zero Point Energy beam saves him.

* BrilliantButLazy: ZigZagged. Syndrome is an amazing scientist, and he does put effort in his engineering, constantly working on and improving his inventions and in particular his Omnidroids to make them suited to fight and kill superheroes, and putting extra effort to make the Omnidroid V9 capable of defeating Mr. Incredible, while gaining wealth by selling his inventions. On the other hand, he put no effort into actual training to become a superhero, even telling Mr. Incredible that he doesn't need to train him while trying to become his sidekick since he knows all of his idol's powers and moves and shows no fighting skills or experience outside of his gadgets. This backfires hard on him during his battle against the Omnidroid.
* BroughtToYouByTheLetterS: Syndrome's supersuit bears a large "S".

* ClassicVillain: Envy, with a healthy dose of Wrath. While not exactly completely distinctive, Syndrome is still about a foot or two shorter than most of the characters. He has a fancy costume (with a cape), while the heroes already called the red and black motif. This deceives our hero into thinking that his inventions had gone rogue, but he was actually using them to kill heroes. He has the largest explicit body count of any Disney animated villain. He uses technology while the heroes use their own powers, and he has a second in command who may or may not be a super and may or may not be romantically involved with him. Is a deconstruction of the stereotypical comic book origin/villain. He is defeated when his cape, a symbol of his over-the-top overcompensation, due to his lack of self-esteem, is caught in a plane turbine, which then explodes.

* EntitledBastard: Young Buddy believed that being able to invent jet-boots and claiming to know Mr. Incredible's moves, fighting style, and catchphrases automatically entitled him to become Mr. Incredible's ward. Even when he recalls the hurt, he felt at Mr. Incredible rebuking him for his foolish decision to interrupt the confrontation between Mr. Incredible and Bomb Voyage, the audience sees that the flashback is actually a SelfServingMemory because in Syndrome's version, Bomb Voyage is completely missing and Mr. Incredible is looking directly at him when he says "I work alone" with a dismissive, condescending hand wave.

* {{Expy}}: If the Parr Family were a Fantastic Four send-up, Syndrome is their Doctor Doom. Like Doom, Syndrome harbors a petty grudge against their superhero protagonist and seeks to prove themselves superior with their intellect and technology. Syndrome owns a private island where he essentially has free reign--not unlike Latveria--and extensively employs robotic minions to carry out his will. He even makes use of robotic doubles, though in contrast to Doom, this only goes into effect after the real Syndrome is killed.

* LightIsNotGood: His supervillain suit consists of white accents, but he's none other than a [[TheSociopath sociopathic]] human being himself.

* ObliviouslyEvil: Syndrome's view of being a superhero emphasizes on the "super" part only and doesn't have the morals of an actual one. He has no qualms about killing innocents just so he could get much recognition as a hero.

* FreudianExcuse: A [[EvilIsPetty ridiculously petty one]]. He turned against the Supers because Mr. Incredible wouldn't take him in as his heroic sidekick.

* {{Gonk}}: ''Very'' short and ''very'' ugly, with a ''very'' goofy and cartoonish design.

* {{Foil}}: To Edna Mode. Both characters are physically short who have displayed rather haughty personalities. However, while Edna is proud with what she thinks and does, she's also genuinely considerate and helpful to others, as opposed to Huph, who doesn't actually showcase any concern for anyone but himself.

* IncomingHam: Huph's first line is [[SayMyName yelling Bob's last name]] as he enters his office.

* IncomingHam: His first line is yelling "PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARR!!!" at the top of his lungs while entering Bob's office.

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: An {{implied|Trope}} example occurs when Huph tells Rick about Bob's dismissal, which prompts Rick erased Huph's memories of Bob's super strength.