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The Snarker is a common role for a StraightMan. It is also common among narrators (especially if they're [[FirstPersonSmartass in first person]]), making them a LemonyNarrator. Certain animals, particularly those that tend to be cunning like foxes, weasels or cats, are prone to this if they're presented as more intelligent than usual. A few mentors will also resort to this in order to keep their disciple's idiocy in check. The Snarker in question may wear JadeColoredGlasses. Overdoing it on one character may result in a {{Jerkass}}; even when done in sufficient moderation, however, the character still tends to rely on a certain amount of JerkassDissonance (since, well, the audience would probably be less amused by the Deadpan Snarker's biting wit if ''they'' were the ones on the receiving end of it). However, if the Snarker is like this to its own boss, don't be surprised if it results in OffingTheMouth. Finally,

Sometimes the Snarker is shown to be incapable of avoiding sarcasm, due to This may turn them into a StepfordSnarker.

Sometimes the Deadpan Snarker is shown to be incapable of avoiding sarcasm, due to their insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling, and their fear of withdrawing from the cynical position and protection. This may turn them into a StepfordSnarker.

A sub-trope of this is GradeSystemSnark. Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, {{Cuckoosnarker}}, WeaselMascot, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, GentlemanSnarker, SilentSnarker, DisabledSnarker, MentorInSourArmor. See also NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, SiliconSnarker, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. Expect them to resort frequently to BrutalHonesty. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Overdoing it on one character may result in a {{Jerkass}}; even when done in sufficient moderation, however, the character still tends to rely on a certain amount of JerkassDissonance (since, well, the audience would probably be less amused by the Deadpan Snarker's biting wit if ''they'' were the ones on the receiving end of it). Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat if and when two of these meet. May result in OffingTheMouth. Try not to confuse the dialogue with BuffySpeak. It's common among narrators, making them into a LemonyNarrator.

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** [[DeadpanSnarker/StarWars A galaxy far, far away apparently has tons of wit]]

* Chris James, the cohost of ''Podcast/Guys'' is unabashedly this trope.

* Both Dasha and Anna on Red Scare embody this trope pretty much 100% of the time.

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A sub-trope of this is GradeSystemSnark. Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, {{Cuckoosnarker}}, WeaselMascot, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, GentlemanSnarker, SilentSnarker, DisabledSnarker, MentorInSourArmor. See also NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. Expect them to resort frequently to BrutalHonesty. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Overdoing it on one character may result in a {{Jerkass}}; even when done in sufficient moderation, however, the character still tends to rely on a certain amount of JerkassDissonance (since, well, the audience would probably be less amused by the Deadpan Snarker's biting wit if ''they'' were the ones on the receiving end of it). Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat if and when two of these meet. May result in OffingTheMouth. Try not to confuse the dialogue with BuffySpeak. It's common among narrators, making them into a LemonyNarrator.

A sub-trope of this is GradeSystemSnark. Compare TheSnarkKnight, LittleMissSnarker, {{Cuckoosnarker}}, WeaselMascot, TheMeanBrit, FirstPersonSmartass, ServileSnarker, GentlemanSnarker, SilentSnarker, DisabledSnarker, MentorInSourArmor. See also NonActionSnarker, SnarkyNonhumanSidekick, CatsAreSnarkers, TallDarkAndSnarky, SurroundedByIdiots, and SarcasticDevotee. Sometimes overlaps with GenreSavvy and NoSenseOfHumor. A common role for a StraightMan. May wear JadeColoredGlasses. Expect them to resort frequently to BrutalHonesty. If there are too many of these, you might be in a WorldOfSnark. Overdoing it on one character may result in a {{Jerkass}}; even when done in sufficient moderation, however, the character still tends to rely on a certain amount of JerkassDissonance (since, well, the audience would probably be less amused by the Deadpan Snarker's biting wit if ''they'' were the ones on the receiving end of it). Expect plenty of SnarkToSnarkCombat if and when two of these meet. May result in OffingTheMouth. Try not to confuse the dialogue with BuffySpeak. It's common among narrators, making them into a LemonyNarrator.

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Sometimes the Deadpan Snarker is shown to be incapable of avoiding sarcasm, due to his insecurity about expressing any genuine thought or feeling, and his fear of withdrawing from the cynical position and protection. This may turn him into a StepfordSnarker.

* Rudy the Living Dummy from ''Pinball/FunHouse'', as part of his overall JerkAss personality.

* Buzz from ''Pinball/NoGoodGofers'' is noticably snarkier and more JerkAss than his friend Bud.

* [[DeadpanSnarker/{{Disney}} Great, now the Mouse House has its own page? Great job guys, why don't you do Warner Bros. while you're at it?]]

* Patty Donahue, the lead singer of Music/TheWaitresses. She wasn't any kind of trained vocalist, but in her case, that meant she had an {{Everygirl}} persona. She exploits it with a flat, tough-girl delivery on the famous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsneH0mOq-0 "I Know What Boys Like,"]] which combines this trope with TheTease.