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* ''WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'':
** How much of a {{Jerkass}} is Bloo? - is he a JerkWithAHeartOfJerk or is there a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold heart of gold in there somewhere]]? Likewise, how ''smart'' is he? Is he a cunning and relatively intelligent troublemaker who can come up with decent plans on the fly, or is he an absent-minded moron
** How mature is Mac - is he an always do-gooding OnlySaneMan or is he a wise and sensible but still generally childlike and rambunctious kid [[NotSoAboveItAll with a wild side similar to Bloo]] (sometimes this will change mid episode, with Mac doing something childish and then turning sensible to stop it from going too far)?
** How mature is Frankie - is she a laid-back CoolBigSis who's always getting dumped on from Mr. Herriman or is she not only very responsible but the only sane adult in the house?
** Who will hold the JerkassBall for the episode? Wilt, Madame Foster, the whole house?
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** Mr. Van Driessen either sees the duo as genuine good boys deep down, or is aware that they are troublesome, but tries to reason with them nonetheless.
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*** The duo's competance and work ethic varies between episodes. In some they're generally competant but extremely lazy workers who can do their jobs just fine but either take uneccesary risks that ruin things, try and get out of doing work they're easily capable of doing, or simply do their work no problem. In others they're so childish and incompetant that they decide to paint a shed using their bodies and sandpaper the cart in an attempt to clean it. It can even vary on a spectrum between these two extremes, which can also depend on if Mordecai is the OnlySaneMan or holding the IdiotBall that episode.
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*** Particularly in recent seasons (starting with season 16 or 17), Kyle has a tendency to alternate between the following--a [[ChronicHeroSyndrome rightly-motivated]] and independent [[EnemyMine ally]] whose HairTriggerTemper is largely caused by the [[AdultsAreUseless adults']] blind obedience to pretty much anything in existence whether or not it affects South Park itself, and their more understandable ignorance of how moral challenges work for ''him'' specifically, coupled with not at all being ''helped'' by [[ArchEnemy Cartman's]] behavior--or an ExtremeDoormat who's either too emotionally numb to feel like intervening or has such low self-esteem that he's completely shut off from opening up about his issues, even if just barely spilling the beans to a few of said idiotic adults will at least shed some weight off his shoulders. Some episodes will even manage to figure out some portrayal of both (i.e. "Super Hard [=PCness=]", "Mexican Joker").

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*** Particularly in In recent seasons (starting with season 16 or 17), Kyle has a tendency to alternate between the following--a [[ChronicHeroSyndrome rightly-motivated]] and independent [[EnemyMine ally]] whose HairTriggerTemper is largely caused by the [[AdultsAreUseless adults']] blind obedience to pretty much anything in existence whether or not it affects South Park itself, and their more understandable ignorance of how moral challenges work for ''him'' specifically, coupled with not at all being ''helped'' by [[ArchEnemy Cartman's]] behavior--or an ExtremeDoormat who's either too emotionally numb to feel like intervening or has such low self-esteem that he's completely shut off from opening up about his issues, even if just barely spilling the beans to a few of said idiotic adults will at least shed some weight off his shoulders. Some episodes will even manage to figure out some portrayal of both (i.e. "Super Hard [=PCness=]", "Mexican Joker").
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*** Particularly in recent seasons (starting with season 16 or 17), Kyle has a tendency to alternate between the following--a [[ChronicHeroSyndrome rightly-motivated]] and independent [[EnemyMine ally]] whose HairTriggerTemper is largely caused by the [[AdultsAreUseless adults']] blind obedience to pretty much anything in existence whether or not it affects South Park itself, and their more understandable ignorance of how moral challenges work for ''him'' specifically, coupled with not at all being ''helped'' by [[ArchEnemy Cartman's]] behavior--or an ExtremeDoormat who's either too emotionally numb to feel like intervening or has such low self-esteem that he's completely shut off from opening up about his issues, even if just barely spilling the beans to a few of said idiotic adults will at least shed some weight off his shoulders. Some episodes will even manage to figure out some portrayal of both (i.e. "Super Hard [=PCness=]", "Mexican Joker").
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** Mr. Grouse, the Louds' cranky neighbor, has varying opinions of the family depending on the episode. In some, he's bothered by their antics but otherwise gets along with them, or is simply a crank who's indifferent to everything. Sometimes he's willing to bond with the Loud kids when their interests overlap (Lincoln in "11 Louds a Leapin'", Lynn in "Good Sports", Lola in "Diamonds are for Never"), and appriciates what the family has done for him. This is especially prevelant during his brief move away from Franklin Ave. However, in other episodes he actively despises his neighbors and has nothing good to say about them. He's shown to hate most of Lynn Sr.'s cooking and will generally hurl scathing insults at the whole family in these instances. He's even shown gleefully celebrating the Louds' departure during the road trip arc, and at one point is even proud of getting the chance to wreck the Louds' garage. His love of Lynn Loud Sr.'s Lynnsagna, thankfully, remains consistant.

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** Mr. Grouse, the Louds' cranky neighbor, has varying opinions of the family depending on the episode. In some, he's bothered by their antics but otherwise gets along with them, or is simply a crank who's indifferent to everything. Sometimes he's willing to bond with the Loud kids when their interests overlap (Lincoln in "11 Louds a Leapin'", Lynn in "Good Sports", Lola in "Diamonds are for Never"), and appriciates what the family has done for him. This is especially prevelant during his brief move away from Franklin Ave. However, in other episodes he actively despises his neighbors and has nothing good to say about them. He's shown to hate most of Lynn Sr.'s cooking and will generally hurl scathing insults at the whole family in these instances.instances (whether they're justified or not). He's even shown gleefully celebrating the Louds' departure during the road trip arc, and at one point is even proud of getting the chance to wreck the Louds' garage. His love of Lynn Loud Sr.'s Lynnsagna, thankfully, remains consistant.
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** Mr. Grouse, the Louds' cranky neighbor, has varying opinions of the family depending on the episode. In some, he's bothered by their antics but otherwise gets along with them, or is simply a crank who's indifferent to everything. Sometimes he's willing to bond with the Loud kids when their interests overlap (Lincoln in "11 Louds a Leapin'", Lynn in "Good Sports", Lola in "Diamonds are for Never"), and appriciates what the family has done for him. This is especially prevelant during his brief move away from Franklin Ave. However, in other episodes he actively despises his neighbors and has nothing good to say about them. He's shown to hate most of Lynn Sr.'s cooking and will generally hurl scathing insults at the whole family in these instances. He's even shown gleefully celebrating the Louds' departure during the road trip arc, and at one point is even proud of getting the chance to wreck the Louds' garage. His love of Lynn Loud Sr.'s Lynnsagna, thankfully, remains consistant.
** Flip's morals tend to vary, from being a malicious scammer to a genuine family friend, and anything in between.
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* How much of an {{Jerkass}} Eustace from ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'' is very much depends in the episode. Sometimes he'll be a relatively harmless GrumpyOldMan or more rarely a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who genuinely cares about Muriel. Other times he'll be an outright villain exploiting or otherwise harming innocents for his own ends and who will happily leave Muriel and Courage to die [[DirtyCoward to save his own skin]].

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* How much of an {{Jerkass}} Eustace from ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'' is very much depends in on the episode. Sometimes he'll be a relatively harmless GrumpyOldMan or more rarely a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who genuinely cares about Muriel. Other times he'll be an outright villain exploiting or otherwise harming innocents for his own ends and who will happily leave Muriel and Courage to die [[DirtyCoward to save his own skin]].
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* How much of an {{Jerkass}} Eustace from ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'' is very much depends in the episode. Sometimes he'll be a relatively harmless GrumpyOldMan or more rarely a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who genuinely cares about Muriel. Other times he'll be an outright villain exploiting or otherwise harming innocents for his own ends and who will happily leave Muriel and Courage to die [[DirtyCoward to save his own skin]].
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'':
** While her sportiness generally remains consistant between episodes, Lynn Loud Jr.'s personality tends to vary rather heavily, almost to the levels of [[WesternAnimation/{{TheSimpsons}} Nelson Muntz]]. In some episodes, especially the earlier ones, she's a BigSisterBully who will maliciously use force to get what she wants (to the point where some of her siblings are downright afraid of her), while in others she'll be very protective of her siblings and get along with them well. Sometimes she knows the pain she causes and has no issue with it, while in others she's sporty and playful without realizing she's getting too rough. She also shows wildly varying degrees of animalistic behavior as well. Often times, she simply exists to deliver a quick gross-out gag. She'll even show bouts of kindness or vulnerability at times, though this is largely dependant on the premise of an episode (she'll often show this in episodes focusing on her and her friend group, while the writers typically use her more negative depiction during family-focused episodes). She also varies between being cripplingly supersticious, the OnlySaneMan, or anywhere inbetween (though she typically skews towards the former).
** Lucy's ways of expressing joy and general enjoyment of certain activities varies between episodes. When the Loud kids are excited, she'll sometimes smile and jump up and down with the others, while in other instances she'll keep her deadpan expression and half-heartedly raise her fist up and down. In some episodes she'll have no issue smiling and expressing happiness, while in others she'll be constantly emotionless (to the point where her smiling at all was an extremely rare camera-worthy event according to her father). Sometimes, she'll have no issue with beach trips and other fun outdoor activities, while in others she'll drop everything to avoid them at all costs.
** In the show's earlier seasons, how the house itself is depicted would vary from episode to episode. Sometimes, it is depicted as an absolute pig-stye (complete with tipped furniture, food and other junk splattered all over the walls, and near-constant noise), where a lack of property damage is considered a good day. While in other episodes, the house is depicted as a normal clean and orderly dwelling that happens to have 11 kids. The latter is almost always used nowadays, though they'll flash back to the former in occasional throwback episodes such as "The Boss Maybe".
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** Under Creator/FrizFreleng's direction, WesternAnimation/ElmerFudd was often depicted as more of a {{Jerkass}} (such as in ''Ant Pasted'', ''This is a Life?'', and ''WesternAnimation/HareBrush''). This was largely because Freleng didn't like how Elmer was so mild-mannered and harmless that he made Bugs look UnintentionallyUnsympathetic.
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*** Whether he's as good of a person as the narrative makes him out to be varies as well, with some episodes suggesting he's as nice of a guy as the town of Danville believes he is (the aforementioned grape juice incident), while others having him as a bordering on a BitchInSheepsClothing (a notable example is "[[Recap/PhineasAndFerbTheBeak The Beak]]", where he deliberately gives up his position as mayor to Heinz so Heinz will take all the blame for a sudden rampage of supervillains).
** Some episodes can have BatmanCanBreatheInSpace be in effect while others do not ([[RuleOfFunny though it should be said that this usually depending on what sort of joke the episode wants to tell]]). In both "Rollercoaster" and "Rollercoaster: The Musical", the eponymous roller coaster is launched into space with no ill effect on its occupants, and "Unfair Science Fair Redux" shows Phineas, Ferb, and Candace safely running around on Mars without any kind of protection. Conversely, in "Out to Launch" a random astronaut and Dr. Doofenschmirtz [[AmusingInjuries comically inflate]] when they end up exposed to the vacuum of space, and in "Doof Side of the Moon" Phineas and Ferb's tower is so obscenely tall that it requires visitors to put on space suits after getting high enough to leave the Earth's atmosphere.
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** The relationship between Bobby and his father, Hank, can also vary greatly from one episode to another. In some episodes, Hank is a strict disciplinarian, attempting to mold Bobby into his ideal version of a son. In these instances, Bobby often rebels against his father's expectations or seeks out alternative role models. In other episodes, Hank and Bobby share a close bond and engage in heartfelt conversations, with Hank showing a more understanding and supportive side.

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** The Hank's relationship with his son Bobby varies between Bobby and his father, Hank, can also vary greatly from one episode to another. episodes. In some episodes, Hank is a strict disciplinarian, attempting to mold Bobby into his ideal version of a son. In these instances, Bobby often rebels against his father's expectations Hank is shown to be a strict, traditional father who has difficulties understanding or seeks out alternative role models. accepting Bobby's interests and hobbies. In other episodes, Hank and Bobby share a close bond and engage in heartfelt conversations, with Hank showing is portrayed as a more supportive and understanding father who encourages Bobby's pursuits and supportive side.tries to bond with him over shared interests.
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** Hank's relationship with his son Bobby varies between episodes. In some instances, Hank is shown to be a strict, traditional father who has difficulties understanding or accepting Bobby's interests and hobbies. In other episodes, Hank is portrayed as a more supportive and understanding father who encourages Bobby's pursuits and tries to bond with him over shared interests.

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** Hank's The relationship with his son Bobby varies between episodes. Bobby and his father, Hank, can also vary greatly from one episode to another. In some episodes, Hank is a strict disciplinarian, attempting to mold Bobby into his ideal version of a son. In these instances, Hank is shown to be a strict, traditional father who has difficulties understanding Bobby often rebels against his father's expectations or accepting Bobby's interests and hobbies. seeks out alternative role models. In other episodes, Hank is portrayed as and Bobby share a close bond and engage in heartfelt conversations, with Hank showing a more supportive and understanding father who encourages Bobby's pursuits and tries to bond with him over shared interests.supportive side.
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** Hank's relationship with his son Bobby varies between episodes. In some instances, Hank is shown to be a strict, traditional father who has difficulties understanding or accepting Bobby's interests and hobbies. In other episodes, Hank is portrayed as a more supportive and understanding father who encourages Bobby's pursuits and tries to bond with him over shared interests.
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** Bill's romantic relationships varies as well. In some episodes, he is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with no success in love. In others, he manages to attract and date women, such as in "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator.

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** Bill's romantic relationships varies as well. In some episodes, he is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with no success in love. In others, he manages to attract and date women, such as in "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator.Elevator," where he dates the former Texas Governor Ann Richards.
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** Bill's romantic relationships are inconsistent as well. In some episodes, he is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with no success in love. In others, he manages to attract and date women, such as in "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator.

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** Bill's romantic relationships are inconsistent varies as well. In some episodes, he is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with no success in love. In others, he manages to attract and date women, such as in "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator.
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** Bill's romantic relationships are inconsistent as well. In some episodes, he is portrayed as a hopeless romantic with no success in love. In others, he manages to attract and date women, such as in "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator.
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** Depending on the episode, the Kankers may be central to the story or simply make a brief, comedic appearance to cause chaos for the Eds.
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** In most episodes, Beavis is depicted as the submissive sidekick to Butt-Head, who bullies and belittles him regularly. However, in some episodes, Beavis will stand up to his friend, and they'll have a more equal or even competitive relationship.
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** Beavis sometimes transforms into his alter ego, "The Great Cornholio," when he consumes large amounts of sugar or caffeine. This transformation is not consistent throughout the series, as it happens in some episodes and not in others.

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** In certain episodes, Beavis sometimes transforms into his alter ego, "The Great Cornholio," when he consumes large amounts of too much sugar or caffeine. This transformation is not consistent throughout the series, as it happens in The frequency and intensity of these transformations vary from one episode to another, with some episodes and not in others.lacking Cornholio entirely.
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** Beavis sometimes transforms into his alter ego, "The Great Cornholio," when he consumes large amounts of sugar or caffeine. This transformation is not consistent throughout the series, as it happens in some episodes and not in others.
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** The consequences Beavis and Butt-Head face for their misbehavior can vary greatly. In some episodes, they seem to get away with their antics without any repercussions, while in others, they experience severe consequences, such as getting arrested or expelled from school.
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** In some episodes, Butt-Head is depicted as the dominant one in their friendship and often subjects Beavis to various forms of abuse, both verbal and physical. However, in other episodes, their relationship is more balanced, and Butt-Head does not mistreat Beavis as much.

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** Spike and Twilight's relationship is confusing due to this trope. Are they like siblings, mother and son, mentor and student, or what? The most obvious example of this dissonance is how season 8's "Father Knows Beast" implies that Twilight has a motherly bond with Spike, but the season 9 episode "Sparkle's Seven" shows that Spike was raised by Twilight's parents as her younger brother.

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** Spike and Twilight's relationship is confusing due to this trope. Are they like siblings, mother and son, mentor and student, or what? The most obvious example of this dissonance is how season Season 8's "Father Knows Beast" implies that Twilight has a motherly bond with Spike, but the season 9 episode "Sparkle's Seven" shows that Spike was raised by Twilight's parents as her younger brother.brother; notably, the explanation done in the ninth and final season was the direct result of Spike's voice actress asking that this situation finally be cleared up.



** Daphne is by far the biggest example of this, as she is the only member of Mystery Inc. without a defined personality and many writers have different interpretations of her. From an [[TheKlutz accident-prone]] DamselInDistress in the early series, to a tough martial artist in the [[Film/ScoobyDoo2002 live action film]], to a SpoiledSweet wealthy fashionista in most modern incarnations, to a {{Cloudcuckoolander}} in ''Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!''.

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** Daphne is by far the biggest example of this, as she is the only member of Mystery Inc. without a defined personality and many writers have different interpretations of her. From an [[TheKlutz accident-prone]] DamselInDistress in the early series, to a tough martial artist in the [[Film/ScoobyDoo2002 live action film]], to a SpoiledSweet wealthy ThrillSeeker fashionista in most modern incarnations, the direct-to-video films, to a {{Cloudcuckoolander}} in ''Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!''.



** [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness In the first two seasons of the show]], Mandy was more likely to come off as a JerkWithAHeartOfGold--she's still sometimes portrayed as that in the later seasons, but not as much as she was early in the series.



* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': Lapis Lazuli suffers this trope quite nastily, with her infrequent appearances making it hard to tell if the character is just well-rounded or... well, this trope. Lapis can jump around from being horribly traumatized/depressed by her past and her actions, be completely indifferent to everything around her, or just be an awful bitch to everyone around her except [[MoralityPet Steven]].

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* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': Lapis Lazuli suffers this trope quite nastily, with her infrequent appearances making it hard to tell if the character is just we're seeing multiple aspects of a well-rounded character or... well, this trope. Lapis can jump around from being horribly traumatized/depressed by her past and her actions, be completely indifferent to everything around her, or just be an awful bitch to everyone around her except [[MoralityPet Steven]].

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