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Occasionally they have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating and may indulge in CutASliceTakeTheRest. Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]].

[[BigFun Jolly la]][[BoisterousBruiser rge characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default. Occasionally they have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating and may indulge in CutASliceTakeTheRest. The FatComicRelief is a common form of BigEater. Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]].

A primarily comedy trope, this is when a character (who may or may not be fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table -- and sometimes entire restaurants with their insatiable hunger. Often it combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate. A common sight gag with this kind of character in cartoons or anime is having piles upon piles of plates and bowls stack up as the character chows down.

It can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. Characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], but a BigEater can simply explain that the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can use this trope and say that they cast from their calories, which would explain why mages are often rather thin characters (though obese wizards aren't unheard of). For this reason, in action series, this is often a trait belonging to the IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other types of [[HotBlooded high energy]] characters.

A primarily comedy trope, a character (who may or may not be fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table -- and sometimes entire restaurants with their insatiable hunger. Often combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate. A common sight gag with this kind of character in cartoons or anime is having piles upon piles of plates and bowls stack up as the character chows down.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Another common justification for a female big eater is that all the nutrition goes to her [[MostCommonSuperpower well-endowed bosom]]. Consequently, female characters with large bosoms are often big eaters.

Typical dialogue in a restaurant:
->'''Other party member:''' We want <number of people> portions of <whatever food>, please!\\
'''Big Eater:''' [[IllTakeTwoBeersToo <Number of people> portions for me too!]]

Another typical line goes thus:
->'''Big Eater:''' ''(after ordering enough for everybody)'' [[BaitAndSwitch So what are you guys having?]]

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain that the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can use this trope and say that they cast from their calories, which would explain why mages are often rather thin characters (though obese wizards aren't unheard of). For this reason, in action series, this is often a trait belonging to the IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other types of [[HotBlooded high energy]] characters.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain that the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can use this trope and say that they cast from their calories, which would explain why mages are often rather thin characters (though obese wizards aren't unheard of). [[BigFun Jolly la]][[BoisterousBruiser rge characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default. Players can invoke this trope in any video game where the characters have a HyperactiveMetabolism and eat food to heal their injuries.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. In {{Shonen}} anime, this is often a trait belonging to an IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other type of HotBlooded character. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia or if the character's over-eating is caused by some sort of emotional problem.

Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]].

May indulge in CutASliceTakeTheRest. Occasionally they have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. The FatComicRelief is almost always a BigEater.

Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress as many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope may also have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

Another common justification for a female big eater is that all the nutrition goes to her [[MostCommonSuperpower well-endowed bosom]]. Consequently, female characters with large bosoms are often big eaters.

See ExtremeOmnivore for when someone doesn't limit themselves to things usually considered food. If two [[BigEater Big Eaters]] are [[CookingDuel pitted against]] each other it's an EatingContest. If this is a villain's most well-known vice (especially an obese villain), see VillainousGlutton.

A primarily comedy trope, a character (who may or may not be fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table -- and perhaps entire restaurants -- with their insatiable hunger. Often combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate. A common sight gag with this kind of character in cartoons or anime is having piles upon piles of plates and bowls stack up as the character chows down. May indulge in CutASliceTakeTheRest.

Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]]. Occasionally they have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can use this trope to explain that they cast from their calories, which would explain why mages are often rather thin characters (though obese wizards aren't unheard of). [[BigFun Jolly la]][[BoisterousBruiser rge characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default. Players can invoke this trope in any video game where the characters have a HyperactiveMetabolism and eat food to heal their injuries.

Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]]. Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief.

Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress as many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia or if the character's over-eating is caused by some sort of emotional problem. In {{Shonen}} anime, this is often a trait belonging to an IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other type of HotBlooded character.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of. [[BigFun Jolly la]][[BoisterousBruiser rge characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default. Players can invoke this trope in any video game where the characters have a HyperactiveMetabolism and eat food to heal their injuries.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia or if the character's over-eating is caused by some sort of emotional problem.

Don't interrupt a Big Eater's meal, or worse, try to steal his or her food, as this is a [[BerserkButton very good way to piss said character off]].

Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this is often a trait belonging to an IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other type of HotBlooded character. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress as many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

See ExtremeOmnivore for when someone doesn't limit themselves to things usually considered food. If this is a villain's most well-known vice (especially an obese villain), see VillainousGlutton.

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In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia or if the character's over-eating is caused by some sort of emotional problem.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of. [[BigFun Jolly la]][[BoisterousBruiser rge characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Players can invoke this trope in any video game where the characters have a HyperactiveMetabolism and eat food to heal their injuries. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia or if the character's over-eating is caused by some sort of emotional problem.

Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this is often a trait belonging to an IdiotHero, KidHero, BoisterousBruiser, or other type of HotBlooded character. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this is often a trait belonging to an IdiotHero or KidHero. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of. [[BigFun Jolly large characters]], [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default.

In comics and manga it's become more common to make a [[TheComicallySerious Comically Serious]] character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the Big Eater is suffering from bulimia.

See ExtremeOmnivore for when someone doesn't limit themselves to things usually considered food. If this is a villain's most well-known vice (especially an obese villain), see VillainousGlutton.

A character (who may or may not be fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table -- and perhaps entire restaurants -- with their insatiable hunger. Often combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate. A common sight gag with this kind of character in cartoons or anime is having piles upon piles of plates and bowls stack up as the character chows down. May indulge in CutASliceTakeTheRest.

Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this often overlaps with IdiotHero. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, though fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

See ExtremeOmnivore for when someone doesn't limit themselves to things usually considered food. If this is a one of a villain's most well-known vices (especially an obese villain), see VillainousGlutton.

See ExtremeOmnivore for when someone doesn't limit themselves to things usually considered food.

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Occasionally have a BizarreTasteInFood or are ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this often overlaps with IdiotHero. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, as fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

Another common justification for a female big eater is that all the nutrition goes to her well-endowed bosom. Consequently, female characters with large bosoms are often big eaters.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of. [[ExtremeOmnivore Extreme Omnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be Big Eaters by default.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of. [[ExtremeOmnivore ExtremeOmnivores]] and [[PersonalityPowers people with eating related powers]] tend to be BigEaters by default.

On occasion it can be used as a way to fulfill the needs of many RequiredSecondaryPowers and thus make a character's abilities more believable. For instance, characters with a HealingFactor, SuperSpeed, or the ability to [[VoluntaryShapeshifting change shape and size]], who would normally have to [[NoConservationOfEnergy flout the laws of physics]] [[ShapeshifterBaggage at every turn]], can simply explain the extra mass and energy come from over the top eating binges. Magic users in general can have this trope explained because they can cast from their calories. This would explain why mages are often rather thin characters, even though obese wizards aren't unheard of.

Occasionally the ExtremeOmnivore, or with a BizarreTasteInFood. Tends to be ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this often overlaps with IdiotHero. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, as fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

Occasionally the ExtremeOmnivore. Tends to be ObsessedWithFood when not eating. In {{Shonen}} anime, this often overlaps with IdiotHero. Classic trait of the FatComicRelief. Sometimes TruthInTelevision, as fate can be an unfeeling mistress. Many people with ''normal'' appetites struggle to reach their desired weights their entire lives, while others can eat copious amounts of food and still be as thin as a rail. Teenagers in general are known for being able to eat amounts of food that will make them fat if they continue to eat like that in their 20s and beyond. However, this trope can have unpleasant consequences in RealLife – see DeathByGluttony.

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In comics and manga it's become more common to make a ComicallySerious character or {{Badass}} ActionGirl a Big Eater as a way to add a humorous quirk that doesn't actually take away from the character's seriousness. Although it's often PlayedForLaughs, serious examples are known to exist. Such as if the BigEater is suffering from bulimia.