History Main / AngryAngryHippos

->''"I got dropped into UsefulNotes/{{Zambia}} on the Luangwa River to paddle downstream and look at the wildlife. However, I ran into some really angry hippos. In some countries of Africa, hippos are known to cause more human fatalities than any other species, even more so than [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile Nile Crocodiles!]] And by crikey, they get grumpy! They pushed me right outta the river! They've got huge straight tusks, and when they get angry, they CHARGE straight at ya! I was quite fearful and respectful of them, so I went around 'em. I left my canoe in the end!"''

* Some hippopotamuses appear in many episodes of ''WesternAnimation/{{Jumanji}}''. Like most other animals, they are portrayed as aggressive and dangerous creatures that regularly threaten the heroes. In some episodes, the heroes are also confronted by robotic hippos created by [[MadScientist Professor Ibsen]].

* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolph_the_Fascist_Hippo Dolph The Fascist Hippo]] is a Danish character who appeared throughout many TV Series throughout the 2000s, starting with the series Wulffmorgenthaler. While he made his debut in the GagPerDayWebcomics of the same name, his personality wouldn't be solidified until his TV debut, wherein he was depicted as an angry, screaming, immature racist and fascist hippo who would constantly call everyone: "100% Assholes", and [[BatterUp threaten to beat people to death with his baseball bat]]. While he's only had three confirmed kills under his belt, Dolph has claimed to have killed hundreds of people and baby seals. And while he's not confirmed to be either a nazi or anti-semitic, he has a deep respect for Hitler, was against the abolishment of apartheid, and despises all forms of democracy; at one point he even attempted to unsuccessfully blow up the Danish parliment Christiansborg.

** While Tawaret is mainly an amiable deity, mythologists have noted that the meaning of her name ("Great One") suggests that the Egyptians saw her as a dangerous deity that required appeasement, much like how fairies are sometimes euphemistically referred to as "TheFairFolk".

* In ''ComicBook/Cage2016'', one of the human/animal hybrids created by Professor Soos who fights Luke Cage in a tournament is an anthropomorphic hippo called Mister Hippopotamus.
* In ''ComicBook/TheFurtherAdventuresOfIndianaJones'' #7, Indy and Marian are traveling up a [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodile infested river]] in the Congo when their raft is wrecked by an angry hippo, dumping them in the water with the crocodiles. In attempting to escape from the crocodiles, they wind up [[QuicksandSucks trapped in quicksand]].
* Lesser-known ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' villain The Hippo is an actual hippo who was mutated into a sapient, anthropomorphic form. Subverted in that while he uses his natural super strength to commit crimes, [[AntiVillain he's actually quite friendly]], and is often seen either being outclassed by other villains or [[VillainsOutShopping doing ordinary non-evil things]].

[[TruthInTelevision This is a lot closer to reality when it comes to hippo behavior]]. Hippos are notoriously aggressive and territorial and can do a lot of damage with their teeth and jaws. Even big predators like [[KingOfBeasts lions]] and [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodiles]] generally steer clear of them. They are also [[FasterThanTheyLook incredibly fast for their large sizes and small legs]]. They're considered some of the most dangerous wild mammals in their native range as well as ''the'' most dangerous animal (except for disease-spreading mosquitoes, not to mention evil humans) on the entire African continent. Hippos portrayed this way in fiction will often have a HairTriggerTemper and be willing to attack anyone who so much as looks at them funny. If they're on the side of the good guys, expect lots of {{Mooks}} getting crushed and trampled. If they're bad guys, or just a natural hazard, expect the heroes to face the same situation. A lot of depictions, however, exaggerate the violent reputation of hippos to an extreme--sometimes even depicting them as [[AscendedToCarnivorism flesh-eaters]] (in reality, hippos are herbivores, although they will occasionally scavenge[[note]] However there was a case of hippo cannibalism in Queen Elizabeth National Park but that was a result of the hippos contracting anthrax and changing their behavior.[[/note]]). When they aren't chasing down the hapless protagonists, they'll often be shown fighting among themselves, baring their massive teeth.

* In Myth/EgyptianMythology, the red hippo is a symbol of Set, the god of violence and disorder. One of the episodes of Set's fights with Horus involves them both turning into hippos and having a bloody battle.

* Gloria from the ''WesternAnimation/{{Madagascar}}'' series is a friendly hippo most of the time, but in the first film, she brutally wipes the floor with a bunch of fossa attacking her and her friends, [[AssKicksYou rubbing them into the ground with her butt]].

->''"It turns out in the real world, hippos fucking kill people. There's this word, 'territorial', that nature takes pretty seriously. When it's applied to a two-ton animal with teeth the size of bowling pins, that is one hell of a word. The sort of word you either pay very close attention to, or end up with a complimentary 'Killed to death by a fucking hippo' tombstone. That sort of thing is really embarrassing for the family, you know?"''
-->-- '''Website/{{Cracked}}''', [[https://www.cracked.com/article_15853_the-6-cutest-animals-that-can-still-destroy-you.html "The 6 Cutest Animals That Can Still Destroy You"]]

[[TruthInTelevision This is a lot closer to reality when it comes to hippo behavior]]. Hippos are notoriously aggressive and territorial and can do a lot of damage with their teeth and jaws. Even big predators like [[KingOfBeasts lions]] and [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodiles]] generally steer clear of them. They are also [[FasterThanTheyLook incredibly fast for their large sizes and small legs]]. They're considered some of the most dangerous wild mammals in their native range as well as ''the'' most dangerous animal (except for disease-spreading mosquitoes, not to mention evil humans) on the entire African continent. Hippos portrayed this way in fiction will often have a HairTriggerTemper and be willing to attack anyone who so much as looks at them funny. If they're on the side of the good guys, expect lots of {{Mooks}} getting crushed and trampled. If they're bad guys, or just a natural hazard, expect the heroes to face the same situation. A lot of depictions, however, exaggerate the violent reputation of hippos to an extreme--sometimes even depicting them as [[AscendedToCarnivorism flesh-eaters]] (in reality, hippos are herbivores, although they will occasionally scavenge[[note]] However there was a case of hippo cannibalism in Kruger National Park but that was a result of the hippos contracting anthrax and changing their behavior.[[/note]]). When they aren't chasing down the hapless protagonists, they'll often be shown fighting among themselves, baring their massive teeth.

[[TruthInTelevision This is a lot closer to reality when it comes to hippo behavior]]. Hippos are notoriously aggressive and territorial and can do a lot of damage with their teeth and jaws. Even big predators like [[KingOfBeasts lions]] and [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodiles]] generally steer clear of them. They are also [[FasterThanTheyLook incredibly fast for their large sizes and small legs]]. They're considered some of the most dangerous wild mammals in their native range as well as ''the'' most dangerous animal (except for disease-spreading mosquitoes, not to mention evil humans) on the entire African continent. Hippos portrayed this way in fiction will often have a HairTriggerTemper and be willing to attack anyone who so much as looks at them funny. If they're on the side of the good guys, expect lots of {{Mooks}} getting crushed and trampled. If they're bad guys, or just a natural hazard, expect the heroes to face the same situation. A lot of depictions, however, exaggerate the violent reputation of hippos to an extreme--sometimes even depicting them as [[AscendedToCarnivorism flesh-eaters]] (in reality, hippos are herbivores, although they will occasionally scavenge[[note]] However there was a case of hippo cannibalism in Lake Victoria but that was a result of the hippos contracting anthrax and changing their behavior[[/note]]). When they aren't chasing down the hapless protagonists, they'll often be shown fighting among themselves, baring their massive teeth.

[[TruthInTelevision This is a lot closer to reality when it comes to hippo behavior]]. Hippos are notoriously aggressive and territorial and can do a lot of damage with their teeth and jaws. Even big predators like [[KingOfBeasts lions]] and [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodiles]] generally steer clear of them. They are also [[FasterThanTheyLook incredibly fast for their large sizes and small legs]]. They're considered some of the most dangerous wild mammals in their native range as well as ''the'' most dangerous animal (except for disease-spreading mosquitoes, not to mention evil humans) on the entire African continent. Hippos portrayed this way in fiction will often have a HairTriggerTemper and be willing to attack anyone who so much as looks at them funny. If they're on the side of the good guys, expect lots of {{Mooks}} getting crushed and trampled. If they're bad guys, or just a natural hazard, expect the heroes to face the same situation. A lot of depictions, however, exaggerate the violent reputation of hippos to an extreme--sometimes even depicting them as [[AscendedToCarnivorism flesh-eaters]] (in reality, hippos are herbivores, although they will occasionally scavenge). When they aren't chasing down the hapless protagonists, they'll often be shown fighting among themselves, baring their massive teeth.

->''"I got dropped into UsefulNotes/{{Zambia}} on the Luangwa River to paddle downstream and look at the wildlife. However, I ran into some really angry hippos. In some countries of Africa, hippos are known to cause more human fatalities than any other species, even more so than Nile Crocodiles! And by crikey, they get grumpy! They pushed me right outta the river! They've got huge straight tusks, and when they get angry, they CHARGE straight at ya! I was quite fearful and respectful of them, so I went around 'em. I left my canoe in the end!"''
-->-- Creator/SteveIrwin, describing his near-fatal encounter with hippos

->''"I got dropped into UsefulNotes/{{Zambia}} on the Luangwa River to paddle downstream and look at the wildlife. However, I ran into some really angry hippos. In some countries of Africa, hippos are known to cause more human fatalities than any other species, even more so than [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile Nile Crocodiles]]! And by crikey, they get grumpy! They pushed me right outta the river! They've got huge straight tusks, and when they get angry, they CHARGE straight at ya! I was quite fearful and respectful of them, so I went around 'em. I left my canoe in the end!"''

* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': [[CallARabbitASmeerp Riverbeasts]] were first introduced in ''Warlords of Draenor'' and come in two variants, with the Azerothian type being closest in appearance to an Earth hippo. Their aggressiveness varies, but many of the adults are by default hostile to players. An Ohn'ahran centaur mentions that riverbeasts are responsible for many centaur deaths than any other beast in the plains.

->''"I got dropped into UsefulNotes/{{Zambia}} on the Luangwa River to paddle downstream and look at the wildlife. However, I ran into some really angry hippos. In some countries of Africa, hippos are known to cause more human fatalities than any other species, even more so than [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile Nile Crocodiles]]! And by crikey, they get grumpy! They pushed me right outta the river! They've got huge straight tusks, and when they get angry, they CHARGE straight at ya!"''

->''"I got dropped into UsefulNotes/{Zambia} on the Luangwa River to paddle downstream and look at the wildlife. However, I ran into some really angry hippos. In some countries of Africa, hippos are known to cause more human fatalities than any other species, even more so than [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile Nile Crocodiles]]! And by crikey, they get grumpy! They pushed me right outta the river! They've got huge straight tusks, and when they get angry, they CHARGE straight at ya!"''

->''"It turns out in the real world, hippos fucking kill people. There's this word, 'territorial', that nature takes pretty seriously. When it's applied to a two-ton animal with teeth the size of bowling pins, that is one hell of a word. The sort of word you either pay very close attention to, or end up with a complimentary 'Killed to death by a fucking hippo' tombstone. That sort of thing is really embarrassing for the family, you know?"''
-->-- '''Website/{{Cracked}}''', [[https://www.cracked.com/article_15853_the-6-cutest-animals-that-can-still-destroy-you.html "The 6 Cutest Animals That Can Still Destroy You"]]

* ''WesternAnimation/BigHero6TheSeries'': One of the villains of Season 3 is the hippopotamus mascot called Hyper-Potamus. Downplayed though, as she's quite friendly despite being evil.

[[TruthInTelevision This is a lot closer to reality when it comes to hippo behavior]]. Hippos are notoriously aggressive and territorial and can do a lot of damage with their teeth and jaws. Even big predators like [[KingOfBeasts lions]] and [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodiles]] generally steer clear of them. They are also [[FasterThanTheyLook incredibly fast for their large sizes and small legs]]. They're considered some of the most dangerous wild mammals in their native range as well as ''the'' most dangerous animal (except for disease-spreading mosquitoes) on the entire African continent. Hippos portrayed this way in fiction will often have a HairTriggerTemper and be willing to attack anyone who so much as looks at them funny. If they're on the side of the good guys, expect lots of {{Mooks}} getting crushed and trampled. If they're bad guys, or just a natural hazard, expect the heroes to face the same situation. A lot of depictions, however, exaggerate the violent reputation of hippos to an extreme--sometimes even depicting them as [[AscendedToCarnivorism flesh-eaters]] (in reality, hippos are herbivores, although they will occasionally scavenge). When they aren't chasing down the hapless protagonists, they'll often be shown fighting among themselves, baring their massive teeth.

** The Slagtoths introduced in ''Portable 3rd'' are odd saurian creatures that resemble hippos crossed with frogs and slugs, and are water-dwelling herbivores that will instantly aggro and attack any hunters who get too close by rearing up and trying to crush them under their weight. They aren't dangerous in the slightest, but can be annoying if you fight a monster in their territory since they will happily waddle up and try to hit ''you'' in true "annoying lesser monster" fashion.

* ''{{VideoGame/Pharaoh}}'': Hippos are the dangerous animal for the Humid climate (equivalent to hyenas and crocodiles in other climates). Fortunately, they mostly stay confined in marshes, which only becomes a problem if you intend to harvest reeds for papyrus (the best way to deal with them is with warships). The "Side Show" cheat code gives them tutus à la ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}'' and makes them dance on their hind legs, but this doesn't make them any less dangerous.