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* Robert Anderson's plays ''Tea and Sympathy'' and ''I Never Sang for My Father'', both made into films, play heavily on this trope.
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* Robert Anderson's plays ''Tea and Sympathy'' and ''I Never Sang for My Father'', both made into films, play heavily on are driven by this trope. Both works feature sons who [[WellDoneSonGuy can't live up to their father's expectations]], and feel an uncomfortable mixture of father worship and repulsion towards him.
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* Robert Anderson's plays ''Tea and Sympathy'' and ''I Never Sang for My Father'', both made into films, play heavily on this trope.
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* Sour Cream, from StevenUniverse, is a mellow, laid back, extremely nice guy. In other words, the exact opposite of his complete jerk of a biological father.
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* Sour Cream, from StevenUniverse, ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'', is a mellow, laid back, extremely nice guy. In other words, the exact opposite of his Marty, Greg's old manager and Sour Cream's complete jerk of a biological father.
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** Tywin Lannister. His father was an airheaded and weak-willed hedonist and spendthrift who knew nothing about politics. He is an aspiring tyrant, a cheapskate and an astute politician.
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** Tywin Lannister. His father was an airheaded and weak-willed hedonist and spendthrift who knew nothing about politics. He is an aspiring tyrant, a cheapskate practical with money and an astute politician.
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** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness. [[spoiler:Although, her father is secretly as boisterous and adventurous and Star.]]
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** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness. [[spoiler:Although, her father is secretly as boisterous and adventurous and as Star.]]
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* The Howe family in the ''Franchise/DragonAge'' series. Its patriarch in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'', Rendon Howe, is a morally bankrupt individual who betrays and slaughters the Cousland family to usurp their holdings, supports Teyrn Loghain's betrayal of the king, then kidnaps and tortures his opponents, cracks down on the [[FantasticGhetto Denerim Alienage]] elves, and even has [[spoiler:the freaking Queen]] imprisoned. In short, while Loghain is a textbook morally ambiguous villain, Howe has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Come ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOriginsAwakening'', we meet his two kids: the oldest son Nathaniel is a chivalrous and honorable individual who spent too little time with his father to recognize his wickedness and thus falsely idolizes him, while the oldest daughter Delilah recognized it long ago and cut all ties to her family, also helping Nathaniel to see the truth once they reunite after many years.
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* In ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'', George [=McFly=] in the original timeline was a spineless geek who let Biff Tannen continue to bully him even after they graduated high school. George's son Marty is a cool but hot headed kid who stands up to bullies especially if [[BerserkButton they call him chicken]].
** Marty's own future son is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
** Marty's own future son is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
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* In ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'', ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'',
** George [=McFly=] in the [[Film/BackToTheFuture first movie]]'s original timeline was a spineless geek who let Biff Tannen continue to bully him even after they graduated high school. George's son Marty is a cool but hot headed kid who stands up to bullies especially if [[BerserkButton they call him chicken]].
** Marty's own future son in ''Film/BackToTheFuturePartII'' is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
** George [=McFly=] in the [[Film/BackToTheFuture first movie]]'s original timeline was a spineless geek who let Biff Tannen continue to bully him even after they graduated high school. George's son Marty is a cool but hot headed kid who stands up to bullies especially if [[BerserkButton they call him chicken]].
** Marty's own future son in ''Film/BackToTheFuturePartII'' is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
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* At first glance ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''' son Boruto is the exact copy of his father. However as we get to learn more about his character, differences start to appear. First of all Boruto has the complete opposite of early childhood Naruto had, living with two DotingParent and [[TheCutie a little sister]]. He's also a ChildProdigy, ''very unlike'' of his BoisterousWeakling father. And compared to how Naruto was at his age, Boruto is well mannered and socially adjust. He [[{{Tsundere}} resents]] his father and has no respect for him (Naruto always respected Minato, no matter what) or the Hokage title ''nor'' he has any will to purse his father's path. He also breaks the usual MasterApprenticeChain by having Sasuke as his master and not someone on the GenerationXerox spectrum of Naruto's side.
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* At first glance ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''' ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'''s son Boruto is the exact copy of his father. However as we get to learn more about his character, differences start to appear. First of all Boruto has the complete opposite of early childhood Naruto had, living with two DotingParent and [[TheCutie a little sister]]. He's also a ChildProdigy, ''very unlike'' of his BoisterousWeakling father. And compared to how Naruto was at his age, Boruto is well mannered and socially adjust. He [[{{Tsundere}} resents]] his father and has no respect for him (Naruto always respected Minato, no matter what) or the Hokage title ''nor'' he has any will to purse his father's path. He also breaks the usual MasterApprenticeChain by having Sasuke as his master and not someone on the GenerationXerox spectrum of Naruto's side.
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* At first glance ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''' son Boruto is the exact copy of his father. However as we get to learn more about his character, differences start to appear. First of all Boruto has the complete opposite of early childhood Naruto had, living with two DotingParent and [[TheCutie a little sister]]. He's also a ChildProdigy, ''very unlike'' of his BoisterousWeakling father. And compared to how Naruto was at his age, Boruto is well mannered and socially adjust. He [[{{Tsundere}} resents]] his father and has no respect for him (Naruto always respected Minato, no matter what) or the Hokage title ''nor'' he has any will to purse his father's path. He also breaks the usual MasterApprenticeChain by having Sasuke as his master and not someone on the GenerationXerox spectrum of Naruto's side.
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** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness.
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** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness. [[spoiler:Although, her father is secretly as boisterous and adventurous and Star.]]
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* In ''Manga/NanatsuNoTaizai'', Dreyfus is an ambitious WellIntentionedExtremist KnightTemplar who won't let anything stand in his way, even going as far as to stage a coup against his king. Dreyfus' son Griamor is a loyal and devoted knight who has sworn to protect one of the kingdom's princesses. Their contrast is even highlighted by their powers. Dreyfus' power is to literally blast through anything in his way. Griamor's a BarrierWarrior. Despite their contrasts though, Dreyfus is a WellDoneDadGuy who cares deeply for his son.
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* In ''Manga/NanatsuNoTaizai'', ''Manga/TheSevenDeadlySins'', Dreyfus is an ambitious WellIntentionedExtremist KnightTemplar who won't let anything stand in his way, even going as far as to stage a coup against his king. Dreyfus' son Griamor is a loyal and devoted knight who has sworn to protect one of the kingdom's princesses. Their contrast is even highlighted by their powers. Dreyfus' power is to literally blast through anything in his way. Griamor's a BarrierWarrior. Despite their contrasts though, Dreyfus is a WellDoneDadGuy who cares deeply for his son.
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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', girly Serena wasn't the Rhyhorn Racer her hotblooded mother Grace was pushing her to be. When she found her true dream of being a Pokémon Performer, Grace challenged her to a Skiddo race before giving her blessing.
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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', girly Serena wasn't the Rhyhorn Racer her hotblooded mother Grace was pushing her to be. When she found her true dream of being a Pokémon Performer, Grace challenged her to they had a Skiddo race before giving Grace gave her blessing.
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* In ''Literature/{{Dune}}'', Paul Atreides[=/=]Muad'Dib often feels horribly constrained by his role as the PhysicalGod to an entire people. His son Leto, by contrast, embraces this role. Also, whereas Paul tries to get everyone to follow him willingly and constantly worries whether he is doing the right thing, Leto has no compunctions about bullying the galaxy into following him and is utterly convinced that his way will preserve human civilization for thousands of years.
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* In ''Literature/{{Dune}}'', ''Franchise/{{Dune}}'', Paul Atreides[=/=]Muad'Dib often [[Literature/DuneMessiah feels horribly constrained constrained]] by his role as the PhysicalGod to an entire people. His son Leto, by contrast, [[Literature/ChildrenOfDune embraces this role. role]]. Also, whereas Paul tries to get everyone to follow him willingly and constantly worries whether he is doing the right thing, Leto has [[Literature/GodEmperorOfDune no compunctions about bullying the galaxy galaxy]] into following him and is utterly convinced that his way will preserve human civilization for thousands of years.
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* Ward of ''Literature/{{Hurog}}'' has his father's looks, but is otherwise very different - while his father was abusive towards the whole family, Ward is a GentleGiant who spent his childhood trying to protect himself and his siblings from his father.
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** Wendy Corduroy in a subversion of the trope. Outwardly she seems just another flannel-clad lumberjack type. But in "Society of the Blind Eye", we discover that conforming to the family style is extremely stressful for her.
** Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and "pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
** Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and "pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
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** Outwardly Wendy Corduroy in a subversion of the trope. Outwardly she seems just another flannel-clad lumberjack type. But type, but in "Society of the Blind Eye", we discover that conforming to the family style is extremely stressful for her.
** Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and"pleasant pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
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* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'': Two examples.
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* In ''Film/AustinPowers'', Dr. Evil is an AffablyEvil JamesBond styled villain who frequently carries the [[BondVillainStupidity stupidity of one]] in more than one way. His son Scott is somewhat of a {{Jerkass}} but is far more intelligent and competent. In particular, Scott is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know that [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting a person]] is far more efficient than just simply leaving them in an overly elaborate DeathTrap.
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* In ''Film/AustinPowers'', Dr. Evil is an AffablyEvil JamesBond ''Film/JamesBond'' styled villain who frequently carries the [[BondVillainStupidity stupidity of one]] in more than one way. His son Scott is somewhat of a {{Jerkass}} but is far more intelligent and competent. In particular, Scott is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know that [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting a person]] is far more efficient than just simply leaving them in an overly elaborate DeathTrap.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'', Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'', ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'' has:
** Wendy Corduroy in a subversion of the trope. Outwardly she seems just another flannel-clad lumberjack type. But in "Society of the Blind Eye", we discover that conforming to the family style is extremely stressful for her.
** Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful andpleasant "pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
** Wendy Corduroy in a subversion of the trope. Outwardly she seems just another flannel-clad lumberjack type. But in "Society of the Blind Eye", we discover that conforming to the family style is extremely stressful for her.
** Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and
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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', girly Serena wasn't the Rhyhorn Racer her hotblooded mother Grace was pushing her to be. When she found her true dream of being a Pokemon Performer, Grace challenged her to a Skiddo race before giving her blessing.
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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', girly Serena wasn't the Rhyhorn Racer her hotblooded mother Grace was pushing her to be. When she found her true dream of being a Pokemon Pokémon Performer, Grace challenged her to a Skiddo race before giving her blessing.
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** except for Molly who hit her teens and started going punk and dyeing her hair in unique colors. She is also a warlock who ends up apprenticed to Harry Dresden, resulting in Harry figuring out that there's a subversion of NotSoDifferent with [[spoiler: Molly's mother, who was a warlock but gave up her magic altogether]].
** and her oldest younger brother who, while devout, is far more HotBlooded than calm and serene Michael Carpenter.
** and her oldest younger brother who, while devout, is far more HotBlooded than calm and serene Michael Carpenter.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'', Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are {{Cranky Neighbor}}s who are often very serious and grumpy in demeanor. Their son Rocky in contrast is a NiceGuy with a rocker-like personality. Furthering the contrast is that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are gray colored "human" {{muppet}}s while Rocky is a brightly colored furry "monster" muppet. Though they have their differences as shown in "The Boss" episode what with Rocky not having a high paying business oriented job, they do care for one another despite Mr. Robinson's personal reservations on the matter.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'', Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are {{Cranky Neighbor}}s who are often very serious and grumpy in demeanor. Their son Rocky in contrast is a NiceGuy with a rocker-like personality. Furthering the contrast is that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are gray colored "human" {{muppet}}s {{Muppet}}s while Rocky is a brightly colored furry "monster" muppet.Muppet. Though they have their differences as shown in "The Boss" episode what with Rocky not having a high paying business oriented job, they do care for one another despite Mr. Robinson's personal reservations on the matter.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne'', Hector Con Carne the VillainProtagonist of the series is an evil crime lord reduced to an anthropomorphic BrainInAJar bent on taking over the world. Hector's son from the future Destructicus Con Carne whom Hector somehow conceived with his MadScientist minion Major Dr. Ghastly (it's complicated) is completely different in alignment to him. The muscular non-BrainInAJar Destructicus decides to become a superhero who fights against the forces of evil such as his parent's organization. Destructicus however still loves his parents, though only Ghastly, both her present and older self, and Hector's older self returns their son's affections (again it's complicated).
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* In ''WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne'', Hector Con Carne the VillainProtagonist of the series is an evil crime lord reduced to an anthropomorphic BrainInAJar bent on taking over the world. Hector's son from the future Destructicus Con Carne whom Hector somehow conceived with his MadScientist minion Major Dr. Ghastly (it's complicated) is completely different in alignment to him. The muscular non-BrainInAJar Destructicus decides to become a superhero who fights against the forces of evil such as his parent's organization. Destructicus however still loves his parents, though only Ghastly, both her present and older self, and Hector's older self returns their son's affections (again it's complicated).
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* In ''WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne'', Hector Con Carne ''WesternAnimation/KickButtowski'': The Buttowski family has three kids, with variations on the VillainProtagonist of trope.
** Eldest son Brad is a slacker kid. His dad is a straight arrow car salesman.
** Baby child Brianna is a stuck up pageant kid. Her mom is not quite a pageant mom, more average.
** Kick is theseries middle kid, and is an evil crime lord reduced to an anthropomorphic BrainInAJar bent on taking over the world. Hector's son from the future Destructicus Con Carne whom Hector somehow conceived a stunts-obsessed daredevil with HiddenDepths. He has this in common with his MadScientist minion Major Dr. Ghastly (it's complicated) is completely different in alignment to him. The muscular non-BrainInAJar Destructicus decides to become a superhero mother, who fights against is a retired daredevil. She tends to treat him like a baby now, though, and often has panic attacks at the forces danger Kick exposes himself to.
*** Kick's grandfather is old, slow, and grumpy, but he, being the father ofevil such as Kick's mother, is also a retired daredevil, to the point that he looked and behaved almost exactly like Kick at that age.
* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'': Two examples
** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness.
** Marco, Star's {{Sidekick}}, despite hisparent's organization. Destructicus however still loves his protestations to the contrary, is a very safe person, to the point he is almost doing it unconsciously. His parents, though only Ghastly, both her present and older self, and Hector's older self returns their son's affections (again it's complicated).however, are free spirits who embrace new experiences even if they are dangerous.
** Eldest son Brad is a slacker kid. His dad is a straight arrow car salesman.
** Baby child Brianna is a stuck up pageant kid. Her mom is not quite a pageant mom, more average.
** Kick is the
*** Kick's grandfather is old, slow, and grumpy, but he, being the father of
* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'': Two examples
** Star, the main character, is upbeat and energetic to the point of being almost hyper. Her parents are stodgy, deadpan, and display a tiny bit of strictness.
** Marco, Star's {{Sidekick}}, despite his
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* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
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* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
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* ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': Ariel is one of seven daughters. The other six are blonde and brunette, and perfectly content being mermaids. Ariel is the only redhead, and the only one who finds any interest at all in the surface world. This drastic contrast causes severe friction between her and her father, Triton.
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* ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': Ariel is one of seven daughters. daughters. The other six are blonde and brunette, and perfectly content being mermaids. Ariel is the only redhead, and the only one who finds any interest at all in the surface world. This drastic contrast causes severe friction between her and her father, Triton.
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* ''Series/TheMunsters''. Marilyn's parents are never seen, but she's the dramatic contrast -- a "normal" human -- to her family of literal Classic Hollywood Monsters.
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* The SpinOffspring of the characters from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' contrast abit from their parents in ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.
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* The SpinOffspring of the characters from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' contrast abit a bit from their parents in ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.
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* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
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* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
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* ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': Ariel is one of seven daughters. The other six are blonde and brunette, and perfectly content being mermaids. Ariel is the only redhead, and the only one who finds any interest at all in the surface world. This drastic contrast causes severe friction between her and her father, Triton.
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* ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': Ariel is one of seven daughters. daughters. The other six are blonde and brunette, and perfectly content being mermaids. Ariel is the only redhead, and the only one who finds any interest at all in the surface world. This drastic contrast causes severe friction between her and her father, Triton.
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* ''Series/TheMunsters''. Marilyn's parents are never seen, but she's the dramatic contrast -- a "normal" human -- to her family of literal Classic Hollywood Monsters.
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* ''Series/TheMunsters''. Marilyn's parents are never seen, but she's the dramatic contrast -- a "normal" human -- to her family of literal Classic Hollywood Monsters.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheBookOfLife'', the Sanchez family has a long line of bullfighters for which Carlos is a part of. As such he hopes for his own son Manolo to uphold the family tradition. Manolo however prefers to be a musician who plays songs rather than a bullfighter who finishes off bulls.
* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
* ''HotelTransylvania'': the trope is played with. Dracula hates and fears humans, justified because [[spoiler: They killed his wife, leaving him to raise his daughter alone]]. His daughter Mavis, however, despite being told all her life that humans hate and fear monsters, is curious and adventurous, wanting to meet them and see the world. In the end, Vlad relents because his daughter's happiness matters more to him, and because he gets to see with his own eyes that the world has changed since he was a young vampire in love.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheBookOfLife'', ''Disney/TheLittleMermaid'': Ariel is one of seven daughters. The other six are blonde and brunette, and perfectly content being mermaids. Ariel is the Sanchez family has a long line of bullfighters for which Carlos is a part of. As such he hopes for his own son Manolo to uphold only redhead, and the family tradition. Manolo however prefers to be a musician only one who plays songs rather than a bullfighter who finishes off bulls.
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* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles''. The Carpenter family is a wholesome Catholic family...
** except for Molly who hit her teens and started going punk and dyeing her hair in unique colors. She is also a warlock who ends up apprenticed to Harry Dresden, resulting in Harry figuring out that there's a subversion of NotSoDifferent with [[spoiler: Molly's mother, who was a warlock but gave up her magic altogether]].
** and her oldest younger brother who, while devout, is far more HotBlooded than calm and serene Michael Carpenter.
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* ''Series/FamilyTies''. The very liberal parents, Steven & Elyse have two daughters who don't have any particular political leaning. And then there's their son Alex, who is a hard right winger, who tries to remake his younger brother in his own image.
* ''Series/TheMunsters''. Marilyn's parents are never seen, but she's the dramatic contrast -- a "normal" human -- to her family of literal Classic Hollywood Monsters.
* ''Series/TheTwilightZone'': "Beauty Is In The Eye of the Beholder" has dramatic visual contrast instead, with the main character looking like (to the audience) a normal human while her parents (never seen) and the rest of the world (as depicted by the hospital staff & TV) all look alike.
** except for Molly who hit her teens and started going punk and dyeing her hair in unique colors. She is also a warlock who ends up apprenticed to Harry Dresden, resulting in Harry figuring out that there's a subversion of NotSoDifferent with [[spoiler: Molly's mother, who was a warlock but gave up her magic altogether]].
** and her oldest younger brother who, while devout, is far more HotBlooded than calm and serene Michael Carpenter.
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* ''Series/FamilyTies''. The very liberal parents, Steven & Elyse have two daughters who don't have any particular political leaning. And then there's their son Alex, who is a hard right winger, who tries to remake his younger brother in his own image.
* ''Series/TheMunsters''. Marilyn's parents are never seen, but she's the dramatic contrast -- a "normal" human -- to her family of literal Classic Hollywood Monsters.
* ''Series/TheTwilightZone'': "Beauty Is In The Eye of the Beholder" has dramatic visual contrast instead, with the main character looking like (to the audience) a normal human while her parents (never seen) and the rest of the world (as depicted by the hospital staff & TV) all look alike.
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The more dramatic and extreme the contrast between parent and child, the more likely the trope is being used to to setup a FlashBack in which we see the parent in ''their'' youth or childhood, acting exactly the same as their child acts now. This can be to trigger a NotSoDifferent bonding moment, or it can trigger the parent doubling down on their refusal to accept their child's personality traits because they "know" it ended poorly when they tried it. Other ways in which the more extreme contrast can cause friction include the child seeking StandInParents due to being [[AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents embarrassed]], or an enraged declaration of "YoureNotMyFather!"
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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', girly Serena wasn't the Rhyhorn Racer her hotblooded mother Grace was pushing her to be. When she found her true dream of being a Pokemon Performer, Grace challenged her to a Skiddo race before giving her blessing.
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* ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' downplays this abit. While Harry definitely has some traits shared with his father James, there's a big difference between them in regards to their interactions as Hogwarts students. While Harry as a student is the type of guy who would standup for the little guy, James when he was a student was a bit of an asshole especially in regards to his treatment towards a young Snape. James' attitude in this matter in fact kinda makes him comparable to Draco Malfoy whom Harry is vehemently against. If Quidditch is added to the equation, Harry would be a LovableJock while his father James would be a JerkJock.
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* ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' downplays this abit.a bit. While Harry definitely has some traits shared with his father James, there's a big difference between them in regards to their interactions as Hogwarts students. While Harry as a student is the type of guy who would standup stand up for the little guy, James when he was a student was a bit of an asshole especially in regards to his treatment towards a young Snape. James' attitude in this matter in fact kinda makes him comparable to Draco Malfoy whom Harry is vehemently against. If Quidditch is added to the equation, Harry would be a LovableJock while his father James would be a JerkJock.
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** Tywin Lannister. His father was an airheaded and weak-willed hedonist and spendthrift who knew nothing about politics. He is an aspiring tyrant, a cheapskate and an astute politician.
** Ramsay Bolton. His father is a cold-hearted tyrant of the same caliber as Tywin (and an ally of him); he is an impulsive psychopath, not very smart and only a real expert on torturing people, sucking at pretty much anything else.
** Ramsay Bolton. His father is a cold-hearted tyrant of the same caliber as Tywin (and an ally of him); he is an impulsive psychopath, not very smart and only a real expert on torturing people, sucking at pretty much anything else.
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* ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'':
** Samwell Tarly. His father is a ColonelKilgore, he is a plump, pacifistic nerd. This led Sam's father to disavow and disinherit him, and force him to join [[ReassignedToAntarctica the Night's Watch]] under threat of death.
** Samwell Tarly. His father is a ColonelKilgore, he is a plump, pacifistic nerd. This led Sam's father to disavow and disinherit him, and force him to join [[ReassignedToAntarctica the Night's Watch]] under threat of death.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'', Stoick the Vast is a [[LargeAndInCharge big]] [[BadassBeard bearded]] man who is every bit a typical Viking warrior whose main defining feature is his strength. Stoick's son Hiccup is a rather scrawny weak kid who is more of a GadgeteerGenius than a fighter. Despite this, Stoick cares for his son and eventually [[SoProudOfYou proud of him as well]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'', Stoick the Vast is a [[LargeAndInCharge big]] [[BadassBeard bearded]] man who is every bit a typical Viking warrior whose main defining feature is his strength. Stoick's son Hiccup is a rather scrawny weak kid who is more of a GadgeteerGenius than a fighter. Despite this, Stoick cares for his son and eventually becomes [[SoProudOfYou proud of him as well]].
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Children sometimes share traits with their parents. Sometimes these traits are so pronounced that they are basically a GenerationXerox of their parent, probably thanks to it being InTheBlood that [[TurnOutLikeHisFather they turn out like their parents]].
However, sometimes children have traits that completely contrast with those of their parents, sometimes so much so that they can be seen as a {{Foil}} to their parents. The contrast can be as simple as a clash of different personalities such as for example, a {{stoic}} parent with a HotBlooded child or a WackyParentSeriousChild dynamic. The contrast however can be more complex such as a contrast in powers, political views, or even a sense of morality. The contrast may even make a parent and child a ShadowArchetype of one another.
Sometimes the contrast may come about because the child [[IAmNotMyFather doesn't want to follow in their parents' footsteps]] for whatever reason. Sometimes it maybe the result of bad parenting, or it could be that the parent intentionally wanted their children to be as different as them. Sometimes it may have come about simply because of the environment the child regardless of the parent's involvement. Sometimes it's because the child takes after someone else, such as their other parent. Sometimes though there is just no explanation for the contrast between the child and parent other than that they are what they are, separate individuals.
The contrast between the child and their parent may sometimes be seen negatively by either one or both, such as a child viewing their parent as [[AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents amazingly embarrassing]] or the parent being [[IHaveNoSon ashamed of them]]. If the contrast between parent and child is too great, it may naturally lead to a case of ArchnemesisDad and AntagonisticOffspring. However sometimes, even with the conflicting traits, there maybe no animosity between the two as they may [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther genuinely care]] for one another regardless of how different they are. For EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas and there are [[EvilParentsWantGoodKids evil parents who want good kids]].
Supertrope to WackyParentSeriousChild, JockDadNerdSon, MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter, and TheUglyGuysHotDaughter. Subtrope of {{Foil}}.
See SiblingYinYang when the contrast is between siblings and not between a parent and child. See ContrastingSequelMainCharacter when the contrast is specifically between main characters but not necessarily ones that are related.
Contrast GenerationXerox, and LikeFatherLikeSon.
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* ''Manga/OnePiece'':
** Wapol's father when he was alive was a benevolent king who was very much loved by his people. Wapol on the other hand, is a spoiled RoyalBrat who is so selfish that nobody can believe he is his father's son. When he took over the throne after his father died, he not only abused his power but also abandoned his people when Blackbeard attacked. Suffice to say, Wapol is hated very much by his subjects to the point that they arm themselves when he decides to show his ugly mug again.
** Garp is the greatest Marine to have protected the peace of the World Government, having notably brought in the Pirate King Gold Roger to justice. His son Dragon is the leader of the Revolutionaries who aims to topple down the World Government.
** Doflamingo is a manipulative asshole who only values the lives of those who prove useful to his goals, and even then towards them he doesn't take kindly to betrayal. In regards to his true origin, this is not surprising as [[spoiler: he's actually a former World Noble, the same people who keep slaves and freely shoot others without repercussion.]] What's surprising however is in regards to his parents. [[spoiler: His parents, namely his father, were actually genuinely good people unlike their World Noble contemporaries, who even decided to step down from their privileged but abusive social status to live among the common folk.]]
* In ''Manga/NanatsuNoTaizai'', Dreyfus is an ambitious WellIntentionedExtremist KnightTemplar who won't let anything stand in his way, even going as far as to stage a coup against his king. Dreyfus' son Griamor is a loyal and devoted knight who has sworn to protect one of the kingdom's princesses. Their contrast is even highlighted by their powers. Dreyfus' power is to literally blast through anything in his way. Griamor's a BarrierWarrior. Despite their contrasts though, Dreyfus is a WellDoneDadGuy who cares deeply for his son.
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* The ''ComicBook/{{Runaways}}'' are a team of HeroesWithBadPublicity, whereas their parents were [[VillainWithGoodPublicity villains with good publicity]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'', Stoick the Vast is a [[LargeAndInCharge big]] [[BadassBeard bearded]] man who is every bit a typical Viking warrior whose main defining feature is his strength. Stoick's son Hiccup is a rather scrawny weak kid who is more of a GadgeteerGenius than a fighter. Despite this, Stoick cares for his son and eventually [[SoProudOfYou proud of him as well]].
* Kronk from ''Disney/TheEmperorsNewGroove'' is a GentleGiant who enjoys [[RealMenWearPink baking]] and other similar hobbies. His father who is introduced in the sequel is a short statured man who doesn't view such things as being merits of someone he would consider as successful. Upon seeing the lengths [[TrueCompanions Kronk's friends]] would do to [[AFriendInNeed help him out]] and their overall view of him however, Kronk's father [[SoProudOfYou gives his approval]] in light of his son's character rather than the standards that he personally believes in.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheBookOfLife'', the Sanchez family has a long line of bullfighters for which Carlos is a part of. As such he hopes for his own son Manolo to uphold the family tradition. Manolo however prefers to be a musician who plays songs rather than a bullfighter who finishes off bulls.
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* In ''Film/BigBully'', a dynamic like this exists between the two main fathers and their respective sons. David is a nerdy guy who was bullied when he was a kid. David's son is the typical 90's cool kid but a bully. Roscoe is a big guy who was once David's bully who decides to continue his antics when David returns back home as a full grown man. Roscoe's son is somewhat of a nerd and is also ironically the victim of David's son's bullying.
* In ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'', George [=McFly=] in the original timeline was a spineless geek who let Biff Tannen continue to bully him even after they graduated high school. George's son Marty is a cool but hot headed kid who stands up to bullies especially if [[BerserkButton they call him chicken]].
** Marty's own future son is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
* In ''Film/{{Matilda}}'', the title character's parents are incredibly [[AbusiveParents horrible]] and stupid people who prefer watching mindless {{Soap Opera}}s and Game Shows. Matilda's father in particular is an incredibly [[HonestJohnsDealership dishonest car salesman]]. Matilda in contrast however is a very sweet and [[WiseBeyondTheirYears extremely intelligent]] girl who loves books and learning. She's also fully aware how wrong and dangerous the stunts her father pulls to make a quick buck. How she could be the child to such horrible people is beyond baffling.
* In ''Film/AustinPowers'', Dr. Evil is an AffablyEvil JamesBond styled villain who frequently carries the [[BondVillainStupidity stupidity of one]] in more than one way. His son Scott is somewhat of a {{Jerkass}} but is far more intelligent and competent. In particular, Scott is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know that [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting a person]] is far more efficient than just simply leaving them in an overly elaborate DeathTrap.
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* ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' downplays this abit. While Harry definitely has some traits shared with his father James, there's a big difference between them in regards to their interactions as Hogwarts students. While Harry as a student is the type of guy who would standup for the little guy, James when he was a student was a bit of an asshole especially in regards to his treatment towards a young Snape. James' attitude in this matter in fact kinda makes him comparable to Draco Malfoy whom Harry is vehemently against. If Quidditch is added to the equation, Harry would be a LovableJock while his father James would be a JerkJock.
* In ''Literature/{{Dune}}'', Paul Atreides[=/=]Muad'Dib often feels horribly constrained by his role as the PhysicalGod to an entire people. His son Leto, by contrast, embraces this role. Also, whereas Paul tries to get everyone to follow him willingly and constantly worries whether he is doing the right thing, Leto has no compunctions about bullying the galaxy into following him and is utterly convinced that his way will preserve human civilization for thousands of years.
* Done with the Steward of Gondor's family in ''Literature/LordOfTheRings''. Denethor is TheStrategist, scholarly, and has powers of foresight thanks to his strong Numenorean blood. His eldest son Boromir is a frontline warrior who is more akin to the {{Warrior Poet}}s of Rohan and his clairvoyance is very limited. (While Denethor and Faramir have the same prophetic dream several times, Boromir has it only once.) Denethor's youngest son Faramir is similar to himself--however, the contrast makes Boromir [[ParentalFavoritism his father's favorite]].
* In ''Literature/{{Worm}}'' Theo Anders's parents are both neo-Nazis, and in fact co-lead a Nazi supervillain gang. Theo made his opinion of that lifestyle clear when he became a super''hero'' and named himself after the Jewish legend of the {{Golem}}.
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* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOracleGames'', the son of Bipin the Gasha Seed farmer can grow up to have a completely different job than his father depending on certain player choices. While Bibin's son growing up to be either a warrior or a musician has varying degrees of contrast to his father, it is if he grows up to be a complete "slacker" that he contrasts the most with his hardworking father.
* ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaLordsOfShadow'':
** Gabriel Belmont is a dark haired AntiHero who set out on a journey to defeat the Lords of Shadow and bring back his wife back from the dead only to be [[HeWhoFightsMonsters become as evil as the creatures]] he fought against. [[spoiler: He willingly turned himself into the vampire overlord known as Dracula and later decided to make it his mission to get revenge on all those who used him as an UnwittingPawn.]]
** Gabriel's son Trevor is a dark haired hero who set out [[YouKilledMyFather to avenge his mother]] whom he is told that Dracula supposedly killed. He unfortunately [[DoomedProtagonist failed in his mission]], [[spoiler: however he was turned into the LongHairedPrettyBoy vampire known as Alucard against his will in an desperate act by his father to save his life. As Alucard though, he decided to fight against evil rather than succumb to it [[MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch like his father and other vampires.]]]]
** Trevor's son Simon is a noticeably more muscular [[DarkSkinnedRedhead Dark Skinned]] FieryRedhead WalkingShirtlessScene BarbarianHero [[RaisedByNatives Raised By Wallachian Mountain Dwellers]] who set out [[YouKilledMyFather to avenge his parents]] who were killed by Dracula's forces. He is considered [[TheAce a much more skilled warrior]] than his father and was the first human ever to successfully defeat Dracula.
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* ''WebComic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' has two examples:
** Roy's family has one over three generations; his grandfather was a BookDumb fighter, his father was an InsufferableGenius wizard and he's a GeniusBruiser fighter (partly from stories of his grandfather's heroism, partly from resentment of his dad). [[NotSoDifferent All three]] chose their paths out of stubbornness, though.
** Elan is a GenreSavvy {{Cloudcuckoolander}} bard who defers to [[TheLeader Roy]], while his father's a DangerouslyGenreSavvy wannabe Overlord...[[WrongGenreSavvy who isn't actually as clever or important as he thinks]].
* In ''Webcomic/SkinDeep'', Ike's mother is super racist ([[FurryComic speciesist?]]) and obsessed with "proper behavior befitting a proud buggane family", and it's [[HenpeckedHusband all her husband can do]] to keep her from going into offensive tirades in public. Ike himself (who actually moved to another city to get away from her) gets along with almost everyone and is in an InterspeciesRomance, and his two half-brothers seem to be following his example.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'', Mr. Boss oppresses kids and is an enemy of the [=KND=]. His daughter Numbah 86 is against adult tyranny and is a member of [=KND=]. Despite this, they care for one another partially thanks to Mr. Boss having a DoubleStandard to his treatment of kids whether or not they are his own.
* The SpinOffspring of the characters from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' contrast abit from their parents in ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.
** Aang in the first series was often a playful happy go lucky kid. Aang's son Tenzin is often a stick in the mud who grew up to be a stern mentor figure. Despite this, Tenzin is considered the favorite in Aang's family.
** Toph in the first series was an independent girl snarker who ran away from her strict home which wanted her to follow tradition. Toph's daughter Lin is a serious IronLady who became DaChief in order to follow in her mother's footsteps as a cop despite Toph's own wishes against such a choice. The contrast is even more highlighted in their actions as police chiefs. Whereas Lin is a strict ByTheBookCop who only did things not by the book after resigning from her position, Toph [[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem abused her position]] as she immediately covered up for her other daughter Suyin when she got arrested.
** The Earth King in the first series was a NiceGuy and FriendToAllLivingThings but was a PuppetKing who was not even aware of the corruption going on in his own kingdom. His daughter on the other hand is a Jerkass dictator who is fully in control of the SecretPolice that once controlled her father. Furthermore, she is allergic to animals but has no problem in eating ExoticEntree. Rumor has it that she even [[KickTheDog ate her father's own pet bear]].
* In ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop'' and its [[WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie movie]] spinoffs, Goofy and Pete have this dynamic with their respective sons.
** Goofy is a very [[BumblingDad goofy klutz]] of a father who isn't very bright. Goofy's son Max is a cool kid who is way smarter and more sensible than his father.
** Pete is a boisterous loudmouth jerk who [[ConsummateLiar lies]] for [[HonestJohnsDealership a living]]. Pete's son PJ is a ShrinkingViolet NiceGuy who is way more honest than his father.
* Rarity from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' is a sophisticated {{fashionista}} who can easily fit in with any of the upper class. However, her traits contrasts with both of her parents who can be best described as the run of the mill middle class uncultured gaudy clothes wearing ponies. The contrast between her and her parents is even highlighted by their accents. Rarity has a Mid-Atlantic accent which sounds very cultured and almost British. Her father and mother have accents that are very undeniably American, an exaggerated Midwestern Accent and {{Joisey}} accent respectively.
* Jake from ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' is a fun loving adventurer who lives life without a care in the world. His son Kim Kil Whan is a no nonsense businessman who takes matters very seriously to a point that he can come off as JerkAss even towards his own father. Kim Kil Whan however genuinely loves his father though, he just feels that Jake should be more responsible and get a job rather than being so carefree.
* In ''WesternAnimation/MyDadTheRockStar'', the eponymous title character Rock Zilla is a HotBlooded [[TheRockStar Rock Star]] makeup wearing {{expy}} of the show's creator [[{{KISS}} Gene Simmons]]. Rock's son Willy is an average bespectacled kid in both looks and personality, a definitely far contrast from his father.
* In ''WesternAnimation/ElTigre'', one of the more prominent elements is a rather pronounced recurring parent child contrast within the Rivera family.
** Puma Loco is a EvilGenius supervillain who primarily uses technology and his TransformingMecha. His son White Pantera is a superhero who is a physical fighter who uses magical boots to aid him. This setup is actually a recurring theme that seems to skip generations. Dark Leopard the first Rivera supervillain was a Mayincatec themed villain with abilities similar to Puma Loco. Golden Leon the first Rivera superhero and Dark Leopard's son is a conquistador themed hero with abilities similar to White Pantera. Mighty Cheetar Golden Leon's son is a SteamPunk pirate themed villain with abilities similar to Puma Loco. Justice Jaguar Mighty Cheetar's son and Puma Loco's father is a Mexican sheriff themed hero with abilities similar to White Pantera. Despite these differences in alignment, the Rivera family however has a deep familial love and respect for one another.
** El Tigre himself is also a contrast to his own father with the addition of being also a contrast to his own grandfather. He is a physical fighter who uses mechanical grappling hook-like claws. While he does indulge in villain activity once in a while and abit of a trouble maker, he is at most an AntiHero as most of his deeds are on the side of good. He is actually more similar to the Rivera progenitor whom he is a LegacyCharacter of. The only difference though is that the original El Tigre has a SplitPersonality and [[TalkingToThemself talks to himself]] having gone mad from not deciding on whether to be a hero though the original hints that his successor may eventually become this.
** Outside of the Rivera family there is Frida Suarez. Frida is a troublemaker who in more than one occasion is the one who encourages Manny to partake in more bad acts. Frida's father is the ever strict no nonsense law-abiding Chief of Police of Miracle City and Frida's mother from what little was shown of her, pretty much shares her husband's police viewpoints. Despite the contrast, hurting Frida is enough to set at least her father's BerserkButton off.
* Stan Smith from ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' is an extremely patriotic Republican CIA agent who advocates things such as the legalization of guns. Stan's daughter Hayley is a GranolaGirl whose political views completely contrast those of her father, such as being against guns. Despite the contrasting views, the two actually care for each even if they don't show it often. Stan in particular doesn't like people calling Hayley a whore.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'', Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are {{Cranky Neighbor}}s who are often very serious and grumpy in demeanor. Their son Rocky in contrast is a NiceGuy with a rocker-like personality. Furthering the contrast is that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are gray colored "human" {{muppet}}s while Rocky is a brightly colored furry "monster" muppet. Though they have their differences as shown in "The Boss" episode what with Rocky not having a high paying business oriented job, they do care for one another despite Mr. Robinson's personal reservations on the matter.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'' Coach Collins is a stereotypically hardline and masculine guy. His son Michael is effeminate, small and interested in fashion (to the point of being AmbiguouslyGay).
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius'' Jimmy is an [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin an adventurous boy genius]]. His dad is a moronic pie and duck enthusiast and his mom plays up a stereotypical house wife image.
* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory''
** Dexter and Dee-Dee's parents are average and ordinary. Dee-Dee is a happy go lucky ballerina, kind of taking after her mother, who also walks on her toes. Dexter is a secretive, sneering MadScientist boy genius.
** Mandark's parents are flower children. Mandark himself is a brooding, plotting MadScientist EvilGenius. His sister Olga, who was introduced seasons before their parents were but [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome pretty much forgotten after her debut episode]], also qualifies as well as she shares more traits with Mandark rather than their parents, though she's more of a ballerina than a MadScientist. Olga's contrast to her parents in fact is actually pointed out in the FanWebComic Webcomic/PowerpuffGirlsDoujinshi.
* In ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'', Sam Manson is an ultra-recyclo-vegetarian goth, who hates anything not black, and cultivates her gloomy persona. Her parents are super cheerful.
* In ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'', Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
* In ''WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne'', Hector Con Carne the VillainProtagonist of the series is an evil crime lord reduced to an anthropomorphic BrainInAJar bent on taking over the world. Hector's son from the future Destructicus Con Carne whom Hector somehow conceived with his MadScientist minion Major Dr. Ghastly (it's complicated) is completely different in alignment to him. The muscular non-BrainInAJar Destructicus decides to become a superhero who fights against the forces of evil such as his parent's organization. Destructicus however still loves his parents, though only Ghastly, both her present and older self, and Hector's older self returns their son's affections (again it's complicated).
However, sometimes children have traits that completely contrast with those of their parents, sometimes so much so that they can be seen as a {{Foil}} to their parents. The contrast can be as simple as a clash of different personalities such as for example, a {{stoic}} parent with a HotBlooded child or a WackyParentSeriousChild dynamic. The contrast however can be more complex such as a contrast in powers, political views, or even a sense of morality. The contrast may even make a parent and child a ShadowArchetype of one another.
Sometimes the contrast may come about because the child [[IAmNotMyFather doesn't want to follow in their parents' footsteps]] for whatever reason. Sometimes it maybe the result of bad parenting, or it could be that the parent intentionally wanted their children to be as different as them. Sometimes it may have come about simply because of the environment the child regardless of the parent's involvement. Sometimes it's because the child takes after someone else, such as their other parent. Sometimes though there is just no explanation for the contrast between the child and parent other than that they are what they are, separate individuals.
The contrast between the child and their parent may sometimes be seen negatively by either one or both, such as a child viewing their parent as [[AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents amazingly embarrassing]] or the parent being [[IHaveNoSon ashamed of them]]. If the contrast between parent and child is too great, it may naturally lead to a case of ArchnemesisDad and AntagonisticOffspring. However sometimes, even with the conflicting traits, there maybe no animosity between the two as they may [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther genuinely care]] for one another regardless of how different they are. For EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas and there are [[EvilParentsWantGoodKids evil parents who want good kids]].
Supertrope to WackyParentSeriousChild, JockDadNerdSon, MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter, and TheUglyGuysHotDaughter. Subtrope of {{Foil}}.
See SiblingYinYang when the contrast is between siblings and not between a parent and child. See ContrastingSequelMainCharacter when the contrast is specifically between main characters but not necessarily ones that are related.
Contrast GenerationXerox, and LikeFatherLikeSon.
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!Examples:
[[AC: Anime and Manga]]
* ''Manga/OnePiece'':
** Wapol's father when he was alive was a benevolent king who was very much loved by his people. Wapol on the other hand, is a spoiled RoyalBrat who is so selfish that nobody can believe he is his father's son. When he took over the throne after his father died, he not only abused his power but also abandoned his people when Blackbeard attacked. Suffice to say, Wapol is hated very much by his subjects to the point that they arm themselves when he decides to show his ugly mug again.
** Garp is the greatest Marine to have protected the peace of the World Government, having notably brought in the Pirate King Gold Roger to justice. His son Dragon is the leader of the Revolutionaries who aims to topple down the World Government.
** Doflamingo is a manipulative asshole who only values the lives of those who prove useful to his goals, and even then towards them he doesn't take kindly to betrayal. In regards to his true origin, this is not surprising as [[spoiler: he's actually a former World Noble, the same people who keep slaves and freely shoot others without repercussion.]] What's surprising however is in regards to his parents. [[spoiler: His parents, namely his father, were actually genuinely good people unlike their World Noble contemporaries, who even decided to step down from their privileged but abusive social status to live among the common folk.]]
* In ''Manga/NanatsuNoTaizai'', Dreyfus is an ambitious WellIntentionedExtremist KnightTemplar who won't let anything stand in his way, even going as far as to stage a coup against his king. Dreyfus' son Griamor is a loyal and devoted knight who has sworn to protect one of the kingdom's princesses. Their contrast is even highlighted by their powers. Dreyfus' power is to literally blast through anything in his way. Griamor's a BarrierWarrior. Despite their contrasts though, Dreyfus is a WellDoneDadGuy who cares deeply for his son.
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* The ''ComicBook/{{Runaways}}'' are a team of HeroesWithBadPublicity, whereas their parents were [[VillainWithGoodPublicity villains with good publicity]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'', Stoick the Vast is a [[LargeAndInCharge big]] [[BadassBeard bearded]] man who is every bit a typical Viking warrior whose main defining feature is his strength. Stoick's son Hiccup is a rather scrawny weak kid who is more of a GadgeteerGenius than a fighter. Despite this, Stoick cares for his son and eventually [[SoProudOfYou proud of him as well]].
* Kronk from ''Disney/TheEmperorsNewGroove'' is a GentleGiant who enjoys [[RealMenWearPink baking]] and other similar hobbies. His father who is introduced in the sequel is a short statured man who doesn't view such things as being merits of someone he would consider as successful. Upon seeing the lengths [[TrueCompanions Kronk's friends]] would do to [[AFriendInNeed help him out]] and their overall view of him however, Kronk's father [[SoProudOfYou gives his approval]] in light of his son's character rather than the standards that he personally believes in.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheBookOfLife'', the Sanchez family has a long line of bullfighters for which Carlos is a part of. As such he hopes for his own son Manolo to uphold the family tradition. Manolo however prefers to be a musician who plays songs rather than a bullfighter who finishes off bulls.
[[AC:Film - Live Action]]
* In ''Film/BigBully'', a dynamic like this exists between the two main fathers and their respective sons. David is a nerdy guy who was bullied when he was a kid. David's son is the typical 90's cool kid but a bully. Roscoe is a big guy who was once David's bully who decides to continue his antics when David returns back home as a full grown man. Roscoe's son is somewhat of a nerd and is also ironically the victim of David's son's bullying.
* In ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'', George [=McFly=] in the original timeline was a spineless geek who let Biff Tannen continue to bully him even after they graduated high school. George's son Marty is a cool but hot headed kid who stands up to bullies especially if [[BerserkButton they call him chicken]].
** Marty's own future son is also a contrast to himself. Whereas Marty stands up for himself and has some smarts in him, his future son is a pushover and appears to be a bit of a dumbass.
* In ''Film/{{Matilda}}'', the title character's parents are incredibly [[AbusiveParents horrible]] and stupid people who prefer watching mindless {{Soap Opera}}s and Game Shows. Matilda's father in particular is an incredibly [[HonestJohnsDealership dishonest car salesman]]. Matilda in contrast however is a very sweet and [[WiseBeyondTheirYears extremely intelligent]] girl who loves books and learning. She's also fully aware how wrong and dangerous the stunts her father pulls to make a quick buck. How she could be the child to such horrible people is beyond baffling.
* In ''Film/AustinPowers'', Dr. Evil is an AffablyEvil JamesBond styled villain who frequently carries the [[BondVillainStupidity stupidity of one]] in more than one way. His son Scott is somewhat of a {{Jerkass}} but is far more intelligent and competent. In particular, Scott is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know that [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting a person]] is far more efficient than just simply leaving them in an overly elaborate DeathTrap.
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* ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' downplays this abit. While Harry definitely has some traits shared with his father James, there's a big difference between them in regards to their interactions as Hogwarts students. While Harry as a student is the type of guy who would standup for the little guy, James when he was a student was a bit of an asshole especially in regards to his treatment towards a young Snape. James' attitude in this matter in fact kinda makes him comparable to Draco Malfoy whom Harry is vehemently against. If Quidditch is added to the equation, Harry would be a LovableJock while his father James would be a JerkJock.
* In ''Literature/{{Dune}}'', Paul Atreides[=/=]Muad'Dib often feels horribly constrained by his role as the PhysicalGod to an entire people. His son Leto, by contrast, embraces this role. Also, whereas Paul tries to get everyone to follow him willingly and constantly worries whether he is doing the right thing, Leto has no compunctions about bullying the galaxy into following him and is utterly convinced that his way will preserve human civilization for thousands of years.
* Done with the Steward of Gondor's family in ''Literature/LordOfTheRings''. Denethor is TheStrategist, scholarly, and has powers of foresight thanks to his strong Numenorean blood. His eldest son Boromir is a frontline warrior who is more akin to the {{Warrior Poet}}s of Rohan and his clairvoyance is very limited. (While Denethor and Faramir have the same prophetic dream several times, Boromir has it only once.) Denethor's youngest son Faramir is similar to himself--however, the contrast makes Boromir [[ParentalFavoritism his father's favorite]].
* In ''Literature/{{Worm}}'' Theo Anders's parents are both neo-Nazis, and in fact co-lead a Nazi supervillain gang. Theo made his opinion of that lifestyle clear when he became a super''hero'' and named himself after the Jewish legend of the {{Golem}}.
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* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOracleGames'', the son of Bipin the Gasha Seed farmer can grow up to have a completely different job than his father depending on certain player choices. While Bibin's son growing up to be either a warrior or a musician has varying degrees of contrast to his father, it is if he grows up to be a complete "slacker" that he contrasts the most with his hardworking father.
* ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaLordsOfShadow'':
** Gabriel Belmont is a dark haired AntiHero who set out on a journey to defeat the Lords of Shadow and bring back his wife back from the dead only to be [[HeWhoFightsMonsters become as evil as the creatures]] he fought against. [[spoiler: He willingly turned himself into the vampire overlord known as Dracula and later decided to make it his mission to get revenge on all those who used him as an UnwittingPawn.]]
** Gabriel's son Trevor is a dark haired hero who set out [[YouKilledMyFather to avenge his mother]] whom he is told that Dracula supposedly killed. He unfortunately [[DoomedProtagonist failed in his mission]], [[spoiler: however he was turned into the LongHairedPrettyBoy vampire known as Alucard against his will in an desperate act by his father to save his life. As Alucard though, he decided to fight against evil rather than succumb to it [[MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch like his father and other vampires.]]]]
** Trevor's son Simon is a noticeably more muscular [[DarkSkinnedRedhead Dark Skinned]] FieryRedhead WalkingShirtlessScene BarbarianHero [[RaisedByNatives Raised By Wallachian Mountain Dwellers]] who set out [[YouKilledMyFather to avenge his parents]] who were killed by Dracula's forces. He is considered [[TheAce a much more skilled warrior]] than his father and was the first human ever to successfully defeat Dracula.
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* ''WebComic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' has two examples:
** Roy's family has one over three generations; his grandfather was a BookDumb fighter, his father was an InsufferableGenius wizard and he's a GeniusBruiser fighter (partly from stories of his grandfather's heroism, partly from resentment of his dad). [[NotSoDifferent All three]] chose their paths out of stubbornness, though.
** Elan is a GenreSavvy {{Cloudcuckoolander}} bard who defers to [[TheLeader Roy]], while his father's a DangerouslyGenreSavvy wannabe Overlord...[[WrongGenreSavvy who isn't actually as clever or important as he thinks]].
* In ''Webcomic/SkinDeep'', Ike's mother is super racist ([[FurryComic speciesist?]]) and obsessed with "proper behavior befitting a proud buggane family", and it's [[HenpeckedHusband all her husband can do]] to keep her from going into offensive tirades in public. Ike himself (who actually moved to another city to get away from her) gets along with almost everyone and is in an InterspeciesRomance, and his two half-brothers seem to be following his example.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'', Mr. Boss oppresses kids and is an enemy of the [=KND=]. His daughter Numbah 86 is against adult tyranny and is a member of [=KND=]. Despite this, they care for one another partially thanks to Mr. Boss having a DoubleStandard to his treatment of kids whether or not they are his own.
* The SpinOffspring of the characters from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' contrast abit from their parents in ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.
** Aang in the first series was often a playful happy go lucky kid. Aang's son Tenzin is often a stick in the mud who grew up to be a stern mentor figure. Despite this, Tenzin is considered the favorite in Aang's family.
** Toph in the first series was an independent girl snarker who ran away from her strict home which wanted her to follow tradition. Toph's daughter Lin is a serious IronLady who became DaChief in order to follow in her mother's footsteps as a cop despite Toph's own wishes against such a choice. The contrast is even more highlighted in their actions as police chiefs. Whereas Lin is a strict ByTheBookCop who only did things not by the book after resigning from her position, Toph [[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem abused her position]] as she immediately covered up for her other daughter Suyin when she got arrested.
** The Earth King in the first series was a NiceGuy and FriendToAllLivingThings but was a PuppetKing who was not even aware of the corruption going on in his own kingdom. His daughter on the other hand is a Jerkass dictator who is fully in control of the SecretPolice that once controlled her father. Furthermore, she is allergic to animals but has no problem in eating ExoticEntree. Rumor has it that she even [[KickTheDog ate her father's own pet bear]].
* In ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop'' and its [[WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie movie]] spinoffs, Goofy and Pete have this dynamic with their respective sons.
** Goofy is a very [[BumblingDad goofy klutz]] of a father who isn't very bright. Goofy's son Max is a cool kid who is way smarter and more sensible than his father.
** Pete is a boisterous loudmouth jerk who [[ConsummateLiar lies]] for [[HonestJohnsDealership a living]]. Pete's son PJ is a ShrinkingViolet NiceGuy who is way more honest than his father.
* Rarity from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' is a sophisticated {{fashionista}} who can easily fit in with any of the upper class. However, her traits contrasts with both of her parents who can be best described as the run of the mill middle class uncultured gaudy clothes wearing ponies. The contrast between her and her parents is even highlighted by their accents. Rarity has a Mid-Atlantic accent which sounds very cultured and almost British. Her father and mother have accents that are very undeniably American, an exaggerated Midwestern Accent and {{Joisey}} accent respectively.
* Jake from ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' is a fun loving adventurer who lives life without a care in the world. His son Kim Kil Whan is a no nonsense businessman who takes matters very seriously to a point that he can come off as JerkAss even towards his own father. Kim Kil Whan however genuinely loves his father though, he just feels that Jake should be more responsible and get a job rather than being so carefree.
* In ''WesternAnimation/MyDadTheRockStar'', the eponymous title character Rock Zilla is a HotBlooded [[TheRockStar Rock Star]] makeup wearing {{expy}} of the show's creator [[{{KISS}} Gene Simmons]]. Rock's son Willy is an average bespectacled kid in both looks and personality, a definitely far contrast from his father.
* In ''WesternAnimation/ElTigre'', one of the more prominent elements is a rather pronounced recurring parent child contrast within the Rivera family.
** Puma Loco is a EvilGenius supervillain who primarily uses technology and his TransformingMecha. His son White Pantera is a superhero who is a physical fighter who uses magical boots to aid him. This setup is actually a recurring theme that seems to skip generations. Dark Leopard the first Rivera supervillain was a Mayincatec themed villain with abilities similar to Puma Loco. Golden Leon the first Rivera superhero and Dark Leopard's son is a conquistador themed hero with abilities similar to White Pantera. Mighty Cheetar Golden Leon's son is a SteamPunk pirate themed villain with abilities similar to Puma Loco. Justice Jaguar Mighty Cheetar's son and Puma Loco's father is a Mexican sheriff themed hero with abilities similar to White Pantera. Despite these differences in alignment, the Rivera family however has a deep familial love and respect for one another.
** El Tigre himself is also a contrast to his own father with the addition of being also a contrast to his own grandfather. He is a physical fighter who uses mechanical grappling hook-like claws. While he does indulge in villain activity once in a while and abit of a trouble maker, he is at most an AntiHero as most of his deeds are on the side of good. He is actually more similar to the Rivera progenitor whom he is a LegacyCharacter of. The only difference though is that the original El Tigre has a SplitPersonality and [[TalkingToThemself talks to himself]] having gone mad from not deciding on whether to be a hero though the original hints that his successor may eventually become this.
** Outside of the Rivera family there is Frida Suarez. Frida is a troublemaker who in more than one occasion is the one who encourages Manny to partake in more bad acts. Frida's father is the ever strict no nonsense law-abiding Chief of Police of Miracle City and Frida's mother from what little was shown of her, pretty much shares her husband's police viewpoints. Despite the contrast, hurting Frida is enough to set at least her father's BerserkButton off.
* Stan Smith from ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' is an extremely patriotic Republican CIA agent who advocates things such as the legalization of guns. Stan's daughter Hayley is a GranolaGirl whose political views completely contrast those of her father, such as being against guns. Despite the contrasting views, the two actually care for each even if they don't show it often. Stan in particular doesn't like people calling Hayley a whore.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'', Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are {{Cranky Neighbor}}s who are often very serious and grumpy in demeanor. Their son Rocky in contrast is a NiceGuy with a rocker-like personality. Furthering the contrast is that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are gray colored "human" {{muppet}}s while Rocky is a brightly colored furry "monster" muppet. Though they have their differences as shown in "The Boss" episode what with Rocky not having a high paying business oriented job, they do care for one another despite Mr. Robinson's personal reservations on the matter.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'' Coach Collins is a stereotypically hardline and masculine guy. His son Michael is effeminate, small and interested in fashion (to the point of being AmbiguouslyGay).
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius'' Jimmy is an [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin an adventurous boy genius]]. His dad is a moronic pie and duck enthusiast and his mom plays up a stereotypical house wife image.
* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory''
** Dexter and Dee-Dee's parents are average and ordinary. Dee-Dee is a happy go lucky ballerina, kind of taking after her mother, who also walks on her toes. Dexter is a secretive, sneering MadScientist boy genius.
** Mandark's parents are flower children. Mandark himself is a brooding, plotting MadScientist EvilGenius. His sister Olga, who was introduced seasons before their parents were but [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome pretty much forgotten after her debut episode]], also qualifies as well as she shares more traits with Mandark rather than their parents, though she's more of a ballerina than a MadScientist. Olga's contrast to her parents in fact is actually pointed out in the FanWebComic Webcomic/PowerpuffGirlsDoujinshi.
* In ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'', Sam Manson is an ultra-recyclo-vegetarian goth, who hates anything not black, and cultivates her gloomy persona. Her parents are super cheerful.
* In ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'', Robbie, Wendy's ex, is a brooding goth boy. His parents are super cheerful and pleasant people who also happen to be in charge of a funeral home.
* In ''WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne'', Hector Con Carne the VillainProtagonist of the series is an evil crime lord reduced to an anthropomorphic BrainInAJar bent on taking over the world. Hector's son from the future Destructicus Con Carne whom Hector somehow conceived with his MadScientist minion Major Dr. Ghastly (it's complicated) is completely different in alignment to him. The muscular non-BrainInAJar Destructicus decides to become a superhero who fights against the forces of evil such as his parent's organization. Destructicus however still loves his parents, though only Ghastly, both her present and older self, and Hector's older self returns their son's affections (again it's complicated).
