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->'''"I provide ... much needed sarcasm."''

->'''I provide ... much needed sarcasm."''

-->-- '''Anya Jenkins''', ''Buffy theVampireSlayer''

-->-- '''Anya Jenkins''', ''BuffytheVampireSlayer''

-->-- '''Anya Jenkins''', ''Live-Action TV show/BuffytheVampireSlayer''

-->-- '''Anya Jenkins''', ''Live-action TV SHOW/Buffy the Vampire Slayer''

->''"Wow, sarcasm. That's original."''
-->-- '''Dr. Horrible''', ''WebVideo/DoctorHorriblesSingAlongBlog''

A sub-trope of this is GradeSystemSnark. Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, WeaselMascot, TheMeanBrit, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, SilentSnarker, ObnoxiousSnarker, DisabledSnarker. See also SnarkBait, NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat. May result in OffingTheMouth.

->''"Thought I'd try shooting my way out. Mix things up a little."''
-->-- '''john 117, master chief''', ''halo 3''

->''"Wow, sarcasm. That's original."''
-->-- '''Dr. Horrible''', ''WebVideo/DoctorHorriblesSingAlongBlog''

** DeadpanSnarker/HarryPotter

Somties the Deadpan Snarker is incapable of avoiding sarcasm due to their insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling. This may make them a StepfordSnarker.

->''"Wow, sarcasm. [[HypocriticalHumor That's original]]."''

* DeadpanSnarker/{{General}}

* DeadpanSnarker/RealLife

Often [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructed]] by showing that the Deadpan Snarker is actually incapable of avoiding sarcasm due to their insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling. This may make them a StepfordSnarker.

In a FiveManBand, he/she'll almost certainly be TheLancer.

A character given to gnomic, sarcastic, sometimes bitter, occasionally whimsical asides.

The Deadpan Snarker exists to deflate pomposity, [[LampshadeHanging point out the unlikelihood of]] [[ZanyScheme certain]] [[GambitRoulette plans]], and deliver funny lines. Typically [[SourSupporter the most cynical supporting character]]. In most cases, it is implied that the snarker would make a good leader, strategist, or consultant given their ability to [[GenreSavvy instantly see the flaws in a constructed plan]]. More often than not, their innate snarkiness is the only thing preventing the other characters from comprehending this for themselves. In other cases, the Deadpan Snarker resorts to sarcasm because they're the OnlySaneMan. Tends to be shot a DeathGlare when they go too far. Note that due to the "Deadpan" part of the title has gradually become TheArtifact and a deadpan delivery is no longer a necessary part of the trope.

The Deadpan Snarker exists to deflate pomposity, [[LampshadeHanging point out the unlikelihood of]] [[ZanyScheme certain]] [[GambitRoulette plans]], and deliver funny lines. Typically [[SourSupporter the most cynical supporting character]]. In most cases, it is implied that the snarker would make a good leader, strategist, or consultant given their ability to [[GenreSavvy instantly see the flaws in a constructed plan]]. More often than not, their innate snarkiness is the only thing preventing the other characters from comprehending this for themselves. In other cases, the Deadpan Snarker resorts to sarcasm because they're the OnlySaneMan. Tends to be shot a DeathGlare when they go too far.

The DeadpanSnarker exists to deflate pomposity, [[LampshadeHanging point out the unlikelihood of]] [[ZanyScheme certain]] [[GambitRoulette plans]], and deliver funny lines. Typically [[SourSupporter the most cynical supporting character]]. In most cases, it is implied that the snarker would make a good leader, strategist, or consultant given their ability to [[GenreSavvy instantly see the flaws in a constructed plan]]. More often than not, their innate snarkiness is the only thing preventing the other characters from comprehending this for themselves. In other cases, the DeadpanSnarker resorts to sarcasm because they're the OnlySaneMan. Tends to be shot a DeathGlare when they go too far.

Often [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructed]] by showing that the DeadpanSnarker is actually incapable of avoiding sarcasm due to their insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling. This may make them a StepfordSnarker.

Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, WeaselMascot, TheMeanBrit, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, SilentSnarker, ObnoxiousSnarker, DisabledSnarker. See also SnarkBait, NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat. May result in OffingTheMouth.

Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, WeaselMascot, TheMeanBrit, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, SilentSnarker, ObnoxiousSnarker. See also SnarkBait, NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat. May result in OffingTheMouth.

* DeadpanSnarker/General

Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, WeaselMascot, TheMeanBrit, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, SilentSnarker. See also SnarkBait, NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat. May result in OffingTheMouth.

The DeadpanSnarker exists to deflate pomposity, [[LampshadeHanging point out the unlikelihood of]] [[ZanyScheme certain]] [[GambitRoulette plans]], and deliver funny lines. Typically a DeadpanSnarker is [[SourSupporter the most cynical supporting character]]. In most cases, it is implied that the snarker would make a good leader, strategist, or consultant given their ability to [[GenreSavvy instantly see the flaws in a constructed plan]]. More often than not, their innate snarkiness is the only thing preventing the other characters from comprehending this for themselves. In other cases, the DeadpanSnarker resorts to sarcasm because they're the OnlySaneMan.

If the DeadpanSnarker is in a FiveManBand, then he/she'll almost certainly be TheLancer.