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* In the 'Subspace Emissary' campaign in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'', [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Peach]] makes herself useful by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQec6eEcXyc breaking up fights]] and turning [[UsefulNotes/GameAndWatch potential enemies]] into [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrrpEbj7mA friends]] (as well as mysteriously producing cups of tea), in contrast with the {{Action Girl}}s [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Samus]] and [[Franchise/ThelegendOfZelda Sheik]].

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* In the 'Subspace Emissary' campaign in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'', [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Peach]] makes herself useful by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQec6eEcXyc breaking up fights]] and turning [[UsefulNotes/GameAndWatch [[Platform/GameAndWatch potential enemies]] into [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrrpEbj7mA friends]] (as well as mysteriously producing cups of tea), in contrast with the {{Action Girl}}s [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Samus]] and [[Franchise/ThelegendOfZelda Sheik]].
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** From Generation One, Optimus Prime's right hand man [[NumberTwo Jazz]] is a friendly, likable sort who gets along well with just about everyone. In cases where he's unsuitable (since he's also the Autobot director of Special Operations), there's also Blaster and Hound, both of whom enjoy Earth's culture and learn a lot about it. Bumblebee, on the other hand, works best as the Face when dealing with younger humans, as in terms of maturity he's closer to their age.

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** From Generation One, Optimus Prime's right hand man [[NumberTwo Jazz]] is a friendly, likable sort who gets along well with just about everyone. In cases where he's unsuitable (since he's also the Autobot director of Special Operations), there's also Blaster and Hound, both of whom enjoy Earth's culture and learn a lot about it. Bumblebee, on the other hand, works best as the Face when dealing with younger humans, as in terms of maturity he's closer to their age. One of the Autobots' major advantages on Earth is their large number of demographic-appropriate representatives who are also reasonably responsible individuals and therefore can be trusted with the task; for instance, they can call on Streetwise and Groove for working with police departments, Inferno and Hot Spot for first responders, First Aid and Ratchet to speak with medical personnel, and so forth.
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** Fluttershy fills this role for the mane cast but only for non-ponies. Otherwise she's a ShrinkingViolet. For example, in ''Dragonshy'' Twilight's {{plan}} for dealing with a dragon boils down to: 1.) Escort Fluttershy to the dragon's cave and 2.) Have her talk with it.
** Applejack is this for the Apple Family in Ponyville due to Big Macintosh's quiet demeanor.
** Rarity fills this role most often amongst the Mane Six, due to being an expert social manipulator. Because of her charm and beauty, others are often compelled to help her and attend to her. This is shown in the series premiere where she chops off part of her own tail to give to a sea dragon who had lost his mustache - knowing the dragon would help them cross the river in return.
* In ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'', believe it or not, it's [[BoisterousBruiser Toph]]. She is the rudest member of the Gaang, and yet the most social savvy among them. Technically, being the Avatar, it should be Aang at the customs office and the Earth King's birthday, etc.; but she's the one doing the talking. Even though she lived her life secluded and spoiled, without anyone even knowing that she exists (or maybe ''because'' of this), she knows how to get things done with words as well as rocks.

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** Fluttershy [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicFluttershy Fluttershy]] fills this role for the mane cast but only for non-ponies. Otherwise she's a ShrinkingViolet. For example, in ''Dragonshy'' Twilight's {{plan}} for dealing with a dragon boils down to: 1.) Escort Fluttershy to the dragon's cave and 2.) Have her talk with it.
** Applejack [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicApplejack Applejack]] is this for the Apple Family in Ponyville due to Big Macintosh's quiet demeanor.
** Rarity [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicRarity Rarity]] fills this role most often amongst the Mane Six, due to being an expert social manipulator. Because of her charm and beauty, others are often compelled to help her and attend to her. This is shown in the series premiere where she chops off part of her own tail to give to a sea dragon who had lost his mustache - knowing the dragon would help them cross the river in return.
* In ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'', believe it or not, it's [[BoisterousBruiser Toph]].[[Characters/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTophBeifong Toph Beifong]]. She is the rudest member of the Gaang, and yet the most social savvy among them. Technically, being the Avatar, it should be Aang at the customs office and the Earth King's birthday, etc.; but she's the one doing the talking. Even though she lived her life secluded and spoiled, without anyone even knowing that she exists (or maybe ''because'' of this), she knows how to get things done with words as well as rocks.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Captain Planet|and the Planeteers}}'': Ma-Ti is [[JustForPun the heart variety]] because no matter where the Planeteers go, he is instantly liked; he can also communicate with animals, knowing how they feel and asking for their help. Kwame, however, is usually the one ending group conflicts.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Captain Planet|and the Planeteers}}'': Ma-Ti is [[JustForPun the heart variety]] variety because no matter where the Planeteers go, he is instantly liked; he can also communicate with animals, knowing how they feel and asking for their help. Kwame, however, is usually the one ending group conflicts.
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Not to be confused with {{Face}}. The name originates from the "The A-Team", an 80s TV show that features a character nicknamed "The Faceman", who is a suave, smooth-talking con man. The co-creator of the show claims "faceman" was a popular slang term used to refer to attractive male students during his high school years. It is often referenced in the tradition of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' where a character in a PlayerParty would be the face of the group: they have stats and skill sets based on talking and resolving conflicts without fighting.

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Not to be confused with the wrestling term {{Face}}. The name originates from the "The A-Team", an 80s TV show that features a character nicknamed "The Faceman", who is a suave, smooth-talking con man. The co-creator of the show claims "faceman" was a popular slang term used to refer to attractive male students during his high school years. It is often referenced in the tradition of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' where a character in a PlayerParty would be the face of the group: they have stats and skill sets based on talking and resolving conflicts without fighting.

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