History Main / SilentSnarker

* ''WesternAnimation/RubyGloom'': Doom Kitty.

* Link, SilentProtagonist of the ''Franchise/LegendOfZelda'' acts this way in some games. Most notable in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask''. In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker'' as well. Link's dialogue options can also have a fair share of snark. [[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--hx4wDKNT7o/TkIR5UXmEtI/AAAAAAAAII0/5RcNbCgpZeQ/s1600/Legend_of_Zelda-The_Wind_Waker_%2528GC%2529_17.jpg It's all in the facial expressions.]] Toon Link ends up being a frequent target of screencaps in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' because of how funny these can get.

* Teller of ''Series/PennAndTellerBullshit''. He is also this in [[Creator/PennAndTeller the eponymous act]] as well.

* ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'':
** Perry the Platypus could probably give Gromit a run for his money in this, silent snarking in regards to his nemesis Dr. Doofenshmirtz, and his allies Major Monogram and Carl the Intern. He also at one point mocked Candace behind her back.
** Ferb could count since he rarely talks, and spends more time rolling his eyes at the stupidity of his peers (WordOfGod is that he was partially inspired by Gromit).

* Spot from ''WesternAnimation/HongKongPhooey''. He only ever makes annoyed sighs as he's bailing Phooey's dumb ass out of trouble.
* Gary from ''WesternAnimation/{{SpongeBob SquarePants}}'', who meows snark to his master.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Maggie Simpson.
* ''WesternAnimation/RubyGloom'': Doom Kitty.

* Snoopy from ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'' combines this with LargeHam. He doesn't just snark Charlie Brown, he gets angry, yells and ''throws books at him''. This only applies to the animated specials, where Snoopy is silent ([[SuddenlySpeaking most of the time]]).
* ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'':
** Wile E. Coyote (at least, during the ''WesternAnimation/WileECoyoteAndTheRoadRunner'' cartoons; he's SuddenlySpeaking in his shorts with Bugs Bunny). Have you ''read'' the things on his signs?
** Road Runner is similar, but with an amused smile and equally snarky signs.
--->''[after Coyote tries to tar and feather Road Runner]'' "Road Runners already have feathers!"
* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'':
** Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel is like this sometimes, as is Rarity's cat Opalescence. Opal is especially silent-snarky in "Sweet and Elite", since she can only communicate with meows and facial expressions and is constantly having to deal with the ridiculous ramblings of an owner with a messed-up sense of priorities.
** Likewise, Twilight's pet owl, Owlowicious, is eloquent at expressing his opinion of Spike's antics with nothing but a few hoots and limited facial expressions.
* The original ''Franchise/MyLittlePony and Friends'' series had Moochick's assistant Habbit the Rabbit.
* Soundwave of ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime''. It should be noted that he pulls it off despite ''[[TheBlank not having a face.]]''
* Horace the ferret from ''WesternAnimation/MyGymPartnersAMonkey''.
* Azrael in ''WesternAnimation/TheSmurfs'' snarks in meows.

* Porkchop from ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' snarks in barks. That's right, he's a [[DeadpanSnarker deadpan]] [[IncrediblyLamePun barker.]]
* Data Seven from ''WesternAnimation/CyberSix'' is an android panther who was rebuilt from the body of a destroyed android human, and despite the fact that he can't talk, he still has his human mind and does give snarky looks from time to time.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Kaeloo}}'': Quack Quack the duck, [[TheUnintelligible who can only speak in quacks]], usually uses facial expressions or gestures to indicate snarkiness.

** In ''VideoGame/GoldenSun2001'', answering "yes" to Garet's inquiry about The Wise One reveals that Isaac is capable of some rather snide comments despite being a HeroicMime.

-->'''Private:''' That won't be necessary. Private LIKES big.\\

* Link on occasion, suprisingly enough. Most notable in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask''. In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker'' as well. Link's dialogue options can also have a fair share of snark. [[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--hx4wDKNT7o/TkIR5UXmEtI/AAAAAAAAII0/5RcNbCgpZeQ/s1600/Legend_of_Zelda-The_Wind_Waker_%2528GC%2529_17.jpg It's all in the facial expressions.]] Toon Link ends up being a frequent target of screencaps in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' because of how funny these can get.
* Apparently [[SilentProtagonist Chell]] is this in ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}''. She does have the ability to talk, and was initially supposed to say one word at one point in development, but doesn't in either game (heck, when you see her interview sheets in the midquel official comic, all it says is "Subject refused to answer.") As one of the writers put it, she chooses not to because the robots she interacts with at Aperture Science "are dicks." Reinforced by Wheatly in the final battle:
-->'''Wheatly:''' But you don't listen, do you? Quiet. All the time. Quietly not listening to a word I say. Judging me. Silently. The worst kind.
* [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Classic Sonic]], who was [[{{Retcon}} retconned]] into being a HeroicMime for ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'', would [[AsideGlance glare towards the camera]] and impatiently tap his foot as his IdleAnimation in the classic trilogy. As for ''Generations'' itself, when Amy fangirls about how Sonic is "getting younger every day", his expression says more than words can hope to.
* Wonder of wonders, ''[[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger]]'' is turned into one in his cameo appearance in ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat9 Mortal Kombat]]'', aside from the occasional EvilLaugh.

* The SilentProtagonist of ''VideoGame/ZettaiHeroProject'' says volumes with a single SweatDrop.

* In ''VideoGame/Doom2016'', the Doom Slayer [[HeroicMime never speaks a word]]. But starting with a meaningful glance towards a brutalized corpse during [[WellIntentionedExtremist Samuel Hayden]]'s [[EstablishingCharacterMoment initial speech]] about how everything the UAC did was for the good of mankind, he manages to demonstrate silent contempt for everything Hayden has to say.
* [[PlayerCharacter The Warrior of Light]] in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'', a HeroicMime, is portrayed as this in more comedic quests such as the Hildibrand questline or various holiday events, usually staring at the silliness in baflement or simply shrugging their shoulders at it.

* Saiki Kusuo from ‘’Manga/{{The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K}}’’ technically speaks through telepathy and narration, but he never actually speaks aloud as far as one can tell. He is also the single most snarky character in the anime.

* ''WebAnimation/DSBTInsaniT'': Chilly will sometimes narrow his eyes or cross his little paws when he's upset with something.

** ''VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn'' has a mechanic where [[SilentProtagonist Matthew]] can choose emotional cues to display during certain cutscenes. Other characters will then respond to Matthew for a line or two before [[ButThouMust carrying on regardless]]. Some scenes, and the potential emotions/reactions involved, suggest that Matthew can display a lot of sass and even schadenfreude without ever saying a word.
** In the first game, set thirty years prior, answering "yes" to Garet's inquiry about The Wise One reveals that Matthew got this from his father.
-->'''Garet:''' Do you know what that is, Isaac?\\
''*answer "yes"*''\\

* In ''VideoGame/{{Doom 2016}}'', the Doom Slayer [[HeroicMime never speaks a word]]. But starting with a meaningful glance towards a brutalized corpse during [[WellIntentionedExtremist Samuel Hayden]]'s [[EstablishingCharacterMoment initial speech]] about how everything the UAC did was for the good of mankind, he manages to demonstrate silent contempt for everything Hayden has to say.

!!Examples

* Ash's Pikachu in the earlier seasons of ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}''.
** Throughout the entire run of the show, Ash always had at least one Pokemon with a snark/attitude streak, such as Treecko and Buizel, though not just Ash's Pokemon, Dawn's Piplup was quite cheeky as well.

--> '''Snoopy:''' My mind reels with sarcastic replies!

* ''FanFic/YinAndYangSeries'': Romama, who lost his voice after years of not talking due to being in Kezanstav's mind control. He got better.

* Several of the animal sidekicks from [[Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon Disney movies]].

** In the SpiritualSuccessor ''WesternAnimation/SongOfTheSea'', the CuteMute little girl Saoirse gives a few annoyed glances, mostly towards her overbearing Granny or her BigBrotherBully Ben.

* Another horse who fits this trope is Khan, ''[[{{WesternAnimation/Mulan}} Mulan's]]'' black and white stallion.

* Apparently [[SilentProtagonist Chell]] is this in ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}''. She does have the ability to talk, and was initially supposed to say one word at one point in development, but doesn't in either game (heck, when you see her interview sheets in the midquel official comic, all it says is "Subject refused to answer.") As one of the writers put it, she chooses not to because the robots she interacts with at Aperture Science "are dicks."
** Reinforced by [[spoiler: Wheatly]] in the final battle:
-->''"But you don't listen, do you? Quiet. All the time. Quietly not listening to a word I say. Judging me. Silently. The worst kind."''

* ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'': For most of the series, Neo was pretty cheerful, if only in an AxeCrazy way. Volume 6, following Torchwick's death, has Neo acting this way, such as pointing at her mouth to say, "I'm mute, remember?" in regards to Cinder request to talk, and rolling her eyes at Cinder's other comments. Given that she apparently blames Cinder's plot for being the cause of Torchwick's death, it's no wonder that she's being a bit more sarcastic.

-->'''[[EvilIsHammy Roman]]:''' You thought you could just move off into a [[BreakingTheFourthWall spinoff comedy series]] and leave ''me'' behind? GUESS AGAIN! I will have my REVENGE! This time, things are gonna be different!
-->'''[[GenreSavvy Neo]]:''' ''[holds up a sign saying "[[AsideComment THEY WON'T]]"].''

* Big Box Model from ''[[Creator/BradJones The Big Box]]''.

* LetsPlay/{{Jayuzumi}} is a variation. He is presumably capable of speech himself, but chooses not to talk personally in his videos, since that would ruin the premise. Instead, he snarks at various other gamers with soundboard clips of various characters, such as [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Homer Simpson]], [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy Peter Griffin]] or [[Series/TheInbetweeners Jay]].

* On ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel is like this sometimes, as is Rarity's cat Opalescence. Opal is especially silent-snarky in "Sweet and Elite", since she can only communicate with meows and facial expressions and is constantly having to deal with the ridiculous ramblings of an owner with a messed-up sense of priorities.

* [[CatsAreSnarkers Cats.]]
** House cats are unique among felines in that they are more vocal than feral cats. Communication among cats is more body language than vocal indicators. House cats specifically picked up the trick because humans are vocal communicators. So every time a cat's meow seems dripping with snark, it really is snarking at you!

May overlap with TheSilentBob. If the character is TheUnintelligible, this can sometimes overlap with RepeatingSoTheAudienceCanHear. Compare and contrast with DeadpanSnarker, the vocal version of this trope. Also compare EvenTheDogIsAshamed. Sometimes the character is a ServileSnarker s whose boss would be less tolerant of his snarky opinions if he expressed them out loud.

May overlap with TheSilentBob. If the character is TheUnintelligible, this can sometimes overlap with RepeatingSoTheAudienceCanHear. Compare and contrast with DeadpanSnarker, the vocal version of this trope.

A combination of DeadpanSnarker and TheVoiceless, TheSpeechless or TheUnintelligible, the Silent Snarker is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. A character who does not speak, usually a sidekick, who is [[HyperCompetentSidekick a lot more competent]] than his superior, [[SnarkBait who does things most Deadpan Snarkers would have a field day with]]. But since they cannot or don't speak, they communicate their snark through eyerolls, [[{{Facepalm}} Facepalms]], [[DisapprovingLook Disapproving Looks]] and [[AsideGlance Aside Glances]]. These characters normally have very expressive faces to properly convey their silent exasperation.

A combination of DeadpanSnarker and TheVoiceless, TheSpeechless or TheUnintelligible, the Silent Snarker is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. A character who does not speak, usually a sidekick, who is [[HyperCompetentSidekick a lot more competent]] than his superior, [[SnarkBait who does things most Deadpan Snarkers would have a field day with]]. But since they cannot or don't speak, they communicate their snark through eyerolls, [[{{Facepalm}} Facepalms]], [[DidapprovingLook Disapproving Looks]] and [[AsideGlance Aside Glances]]. These characters normally have very expressive faces to properly convey their silent exasperation.

A combination of DeadpanSnarker and TheVoiceless, TheSpeechless or TheUnintelligible, the Silent Snarker is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. A character who does not speak, usually a sidekick, who is [[HyperCompetentSidekick a lot more competent]] than his superior, [[SnarkBait who does things most Deadpan Snarkers would have a field day with]]. But since they cannot or don't speak, they communicate their snark through eyerolls, [[{{Facepalm}} facepalms]], furrowed brows and [[AsideGlance aside glances]]. These characters normally have very expressive faces to properly convey their silent exasperation.

* Tinkerbell from ''Disney/PeterPan'', before she became SuddenlySpeaking in the sequels.

* Pascal the chameleon in ''Disney/{{Tangled}}''. Maximus the horse as well.
* Another horse who fits this trope is Khan, ''[[{{Disney/Mulan}} Mulan's]]'' black and white stallion.

* [[spoiler:[[MotherNature Te Fiti]]]] from ''Disney/{{Moana}}'' is TheVoiceless, but the ''magnificently'' unimpressed look when Maui attempts to casually greet her speaks volumes.

* Emilka Sza (Hush) from Polish comic book series created by Magdalena "Meago" Kania and Maciej Kur. Emilka is a mime and unable to make sounds... it didn't stop her from spending entire story mocking Justyna for beliving in ghosts.

* Odie from ''ComicStrip/{{Garfield}}'', every once in a while. Garfield himself is an odd case of us actually seeing what the SilentSnarker is thinking. If we couldn't read his thoughts, he would count for this. This is explored with the [[http://www.truthandbeautybombs.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4997&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Silent Garfield]] experiment, which removes his dialogue but leaves him in the panel, still making his grins and [[AsideGlance aside glances]].

** House Cats are unique among felines in that they are more vocal than feral cats. Communication among cats is more body language than vocal indicators. House Cats specifically picked up the trick because Humans are vocal communicators... every time a cat's meow seems dripping with snark... it really snarking at you!

* Tinkerbell from ''Disney/PeterPan'', before she became SuddenlyVoiced in the sequels.

* Snoopy from ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'' combines this with LargeHam. He doesn't just snark Charlie Brown, he gets angry, yells and ''throws books at him''. This only applies to the animated specials, where Snoopy is silent ([[SuddenlyVoiced most of the time]]).

** Wile E. Coyote (at least, during the ''WesternAnimation/WileECoyoteAndTheRoadRunner'' cartoons; he's SuddenlyVoiced in his shorts with Bugs Bunny). Have you ''read'' the things on his signs?

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