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Physically they are usually {{short|erMeansSmarter}} [[TheShortGuyWithGlasses and wear glasses]]. They may even be [[TeenGenius a]] ChildProdigy. The Smart Guy is sometimes written as mousey and withdrawn. If not antisocial, at least non-social, sliding into TVGenius. Can be expected to [[SmartPeoplePlayChess play a mean game of chess.]]
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Physically if not [[GeekPhysiques tall and skinny]], they are usually {{short|erMeansSmarter}} [[TheShortGuyWithGlasses and wear glasses]]. They may even be [[TeenGenius a]] ChildProdigy. The Smart Guy is sometimes written as mousey and withdrawn. If not antisocial, at least non-social, sliding into TVGenius. Can be expected to [[SmartPeoplePlayChess play a mean game of chess.]]
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* If they're a GageteerGenius, they will build and customize their own weaponry, such as PoweredArmor, vehicles, or being one [[FantasyGunControl of the few gun users.]] In a magical setting they may use SpellBooks or a MagicStaff. If martial arts are the go to, they may use a SimpleStaff or an elegant sword.
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* If they're a GageteerGenius, GadgeteerGenius, they will build and customize their own weaponry, such as PoweredArmor, vehicles, or being one [[FantasyGunControl of the few gun users.]] In a magical setting they may use SpellBooks [[SpellBook spells]] or a MagicStaff. If martial arts are the go to, they may use a SimpleStaff or an elegant sword.
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** Swapping book-smart genius for street-smart [[Trickster trickiness]]. A DeadpanSnarker detective or StreetUrchin; who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel. They figure out mysteries, track down foes, and get into hard to reach places. As a 'thief' archetype he may specialize in knives.
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** Swapping book-smart genius for street-smart [[Trickster [[{{Trickster}} trickiness]]. A DeadpanSnarker detective or StreetUrchin; who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel. They figure out mysteries, track down foes, and get into hard to reach places. As a 'thief' archetype he may specialize in knives.
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In an ensemble, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. When they do, expect a subplot about the geek's unrequited feelings towards an unattainable cooler love interest for Smart Guys around the same age as the rest of the cast. [[ChildProdgiy Younger]] [[TeenGenius Smart Guys]] may have a cute PuppyLove plot with someone their own age, or a PrecociousCrush on someone much older.
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In an ensemble, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. When they do, expect a subplot about the geek's unrequited feelings towards an unattainable cooler love interest for Smart Guys around the same age as the rest of the cast. [[ChildProdgiy [[ChildProdigy Younger]] [[TeenGenius Smart Guys]] may have a cute PuppyLove plot with someone their own age, or a PrecociousCrush on someone much older.
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* In modern or sci-fi settings, The Smart Guy often has great skill with technology and engineering, in order to build and repair devices for TheTeam. The GadgeteerGenius, MadScientist, and TheProfessor will often fill this role. If they're the protagonist, they'll be a ScienceHero. In such cases, The Smart Guy will rarely have good tactical skills, and may lack in common sense as well. Quite often they're an alien, cyborg or robot. If all of the characters are using guns, the Smart Guy may be packing a SniperRifle.
* In settings where [[FantasyGunControl guns are rare]], he might be one of those few who uses one, considering a lack of combat skill.
* In fantasy settings, he'll usually be [[SquishyWizard skilled at magic and physically weak]], particularly of the offensive variety, in which case he serves as the team's [[AnAdventurerIsYou "nuker"]]. His WeaponOfChoice tends to be a MagicWand, a SimpleStaff, or [[MagicStaff both in one package]]. Alternatively, he may prefer a [[KnifeNut easily manageable dagger]]. Or, if magic is the de facto power of the age, the Smart Guy will probably use a sword or a gun.
* In a mystery/action-adventure/detective setting, they could know how to solve cases.
* In a {{Superhero}} setting, or any one with superpowers that don't quite fall under magic, The Smart Guy is often WeakButSkilled or has SuperIntelligence or will [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower find ways to utilise apparently useless powers to great effect]]). He could also achieve PsychicPowers after reaching BrainCriticalMass. Conversely, they'll be the ones in the PoweredArmor. in this case they might be a GeniusBruiser or BadassBookworm who doubles as TheBigGuy).
* Some incarnations have TheSmartGuy be less of a book-smart genius, and more of a DeadpanSnarker; a wisecracking, street-smart {{Trickster}} who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel, and uses his guile and wits to outwit his foes.
His knowledge will allow him to [[EnemyScan find enemy weaknesses]] and to serve as MrExposition (sometimes with TheBigBoard in tow) in order to explain plot points to the less intelligent members of the team (and the audience).
The Smart Guy archetype is often unfairly vilified in shows where DumbIsGood. Other times, he's not so much the Smart Guy as the ''Smartass'' Guy. The Smartass Guy will occur in a team with a [[GeniusBruiser Big Smart Guy]]. The team doesn't need another brainy guy so much, and since Big Smart Guys tend to be {{Gentle Giant}}s, adding a DeadpanSnarker just seems natural.
As casts have become more gender-balanced, TheSmartGirl is the one most likely to swap genders. Since the character type is outwardly sexless and non-masculine, turning them into The Smart Girl is not a big stretch. Mousey, shy and withdrawn work equally well on female characters, and can sometimes be appealing (see HotLibrarian and NerdsAreSexy). When used in this way, she's usually much less girly than TheChick (see WrenchWench). In a fantasy setting, she's often the BlackMage or the RedMage. Sometimes she's the WhiteMage but that could take away from the WhiteMagicianGirl.
Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort short]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively the smart gut can act as a loyal right hand man or sidekick serving directly under and supporting TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality allows them to be vocal about dissent and act as a partner on equal footing. Another variation is to have the smart guy overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
In an ensemble cast, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as a pretext to at least answer the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often played for laughs, especially when the Smart Guy's feelings are unrequited. When present, the love interest character is often little more than an female version of himself (a sterotypical Nerd Girl variant), or close to it. Often, this relationship does not last for a number of reasons (a convientent pretext for the smart guy to avoid future romances) or the love interest falls victim to either ChuckCunninghamSyndrome or the CartwrightCurse. Invariably, because smart guys are relatively difficult to write for without relying on tropes and cliches, this allows writers to avoid having to develop the Smart Guy character beyond his basic fuctional role.
* In settings where [[FantasyGunControl guns are rare]], he might be one of those few who uses one, considering a lack of combat skill.
* In fantasy settings, he'll usually be [[SquishyWizard skilled at magic and physically weak]], particularly of the offensive variety, in which case he serves as the team's [[AnAdventurerIsYou "nuker"]]. His WeaponOfChoice tends to be a MagicWand, a SimpleStaff, or [[MagicStaff both in one package]]. Alternatively, he may prefer a [[KnifeNut easily manageable dagger]]. Or, if magic is the de facto power of the age, the Smart Guy will probably use a sword or a gun.
* In a mystery/action-adventure/detective setting, they could know how to solve cases.
* In a {{Superhero}} setting, or any one with superpowers that don't quite fall under magic, The Smart Guy is often WeakButSkilled or has SuperIntelligence or will [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower find ways to utilise apparently useless powers to great effect]]). He could also achieve PsychicPowers after reaching BrainCriticalMass. Conversely, they'll be the ones in the PoweredArmor. in this case they might be a GeniusBruiser or BadassBookworm who doubles as TheBigGuy).
* Some incarnations have TheSmartGuy be less of a book-smart genius, and more of a DeadpanSnarker; a wisecracking, street-smart {{Trickster}} who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel, and uses his guile and wits to outwit his foes.
His knowledge will allow him to [[EnemyScan find enemy weaknesses]] and to serve as MrExposition (sometimes with TheBigBoard in tow) in order to explain plot points to the less intelligent members of the team (and the audience).
The Smart Guy archetype is often unfairly vilified in shows where DumbIsGood. Other times, he's not so much the Smart Guy as the ''Smartass'' Guy. The Smartass Guy will occur in a team with a [[GeniusBruiser Big Smart Guy]]. The team doesn't need another brainy guy so much, and since Big Smart Guys tend to be {{Gentle Giant}}s, adding a DeadpanSnarker just seems natural.
As casts have become more gender-balanced, TheSmartGirl is the one most likely to swap genders. Since the character type is outwardly sexless and non-masculine, turning them into The Smart Girl is not a big stretch. Mousey, shy and withdrawn work equally well on female characters, and can sometimes be appealing (see HotLibrarian and NerdsAreSexy). When used in this way, she's usually much less girly than TheChick (see WrenchWench). In a fantasy setting, she's often the BlackMage or the RedMage. Sometimes she's the WhiteMage but that could take away from the WhiteMagicianGirl.
Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort short]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively the smart gut can act as a loyal right hand man or sidekick serving directly under and supporting TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality allows them to be vocal about dissent and act as a partner on equal footing. Another variation is to have the smart guy overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
In an ensemble cast, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as a pretext to at least answer the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often played for laughs, especially when the Smart Guy's feelings are unrequited. When present, the love interest character is often little more than an female version of himself (a sterotypical Nerd Girl variant), or close to it. Often, this relationship does not last for a number of reasons (a convientent pretext for the smart guy to avoid future romances) or the love interest falls victim to either ChuckCunninghamSyndrome or the CartwrightCurse. Invariably, because smart guys are relatively difficult to write for without relying on tropes and cliches, this allows writers to avoid having to develop the Smart Guy character beyond his basic fuctional role.
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* In modern or sci-fi settings, The Smart Guy often has great skill with technology and engineering, in order to build and repair devices for TheTeam. The GadgeteerGenius, MadScientist, and TheProfessor will often fill this role. If they're the protagonist, they'll be a ScienceHero. In such cases, The Smart Guy will rarely As you push towards pure sci-fi they have good tactical skills, a tendency to be aliens, cyborgs, or robots. This shows an innate higher reasoning capacity than normal humans, either through their race or having technology literally part of their bodies.
* In fantasy andmay lack in common sense superhero settings, they tend to be WeakButSkilled. This can manifest as well. Quite often [[SquishyWizard magic ability]], PsychicPowers, or SuperIntelligence.
* If they'rean alien, cyborg a GageteerGenius, they will build and customize their own weaponry, such as PoweredArmor, vehicles, or robot. If all of the characters are using guns, the Smart Guy may be packing a SniperRifle.
* In settings wherebeing one [[FantasyGunControl guns are rare]], he might be one of those few who uses one, considering a lack of combat skill.
* In fantasy settings, he'll usually be [[SquishyWizard skilled at magic and physically weak]], particularlyof the offensive variety, in which case he serves few gun users.]] In a magical setting they may use SpellBooks or a MagicStaff. If martial arts are the go to, they may use a SimpleStaff or an elegant sword.
* Their ElementalPowers are typically part of FireIceLightning. Fire as theteam's [[AnAdventurerIsYou "nuker"]]. His WeaponOfChoice tends to be a MagicWand, a SimpleStaff, or [[MagicStaff both in one package]]. Alternatively, he may prefer a [[KnifeNut easily manageable dagger]]. Or, if magic is 'birth of science' for curious types. Ice (or water) as the de facto power cold ivory towers of the age, the Smart Guy will probably use education and learning for bookish ones. Lightning to go along with machines for techies. Or as a sword or a gun.
* In a mystery/action-adventure/detective setting,mage they could know how to solve cases.
use all three.
*In a {{Superhero}} setting, or any one with superpowers that don't quite fall under magic, The Smart Guy is often WeakButSkilled or has SuperIntelligence or will [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower find ways to utilise apparently useless powers to great effect]]). He could also achieve PsychicPowers after reaching BrainCriticalMass. Conversely, they'll be the ones in the PoweredArmor. in this case they might be a GeniusBruiser or BadassBookworm who doubles as TheBigGuy).
* Some incarnations have TheSmartGuy be less of a book-smart genius, and more of a DeadpanSnarker; a wisecracking, street-smart {{Trickster}} who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel, and uses his guile and wits to outwit his foes.
His knowledge will allow him to [[EnemyScan find enemy weaknesses]] weaknesses]], do research about upcoming threats, and to serve as MrExposition (sometimes with TheBigBoard in tow) in order to explain plot points to the less intelligent members of the team (and the audience).
The Smart Guy archetype is often unfairly vilified in shows where DumbIsGood.audience). This may make them less of an OmnidisciplinaryScientist and more of TheStrategist.
* Othertimes, he's not so much the Smart Guy as the ''Smartass'' Guy. The Smartass Guy will occur in a team with a [[GeniusBruiser Big Smart Guy]]. The team doesn't need another brainy guy so much, and since Big Smart Guys tend to be {{Gentle Giant}}s, adding a common variants of TheSmartGuy include
** Swapping book-smart genius for street-smart [[Trickster trickiness]]. A DeadpanSnarkerjust seems natural.detective or StreetUrchin; who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel. They figure out mysteries, track down foes, and get into hard to reach places. As a 'thief' archetype he may specialize in knives.
** An OldMaster or TheMentor that brings years of experience and wisdom with them.
** Because of the prevalence of ShorterMeansSmarter, some teams go as far as to replace the smart guy with a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[TagalongKid contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam without being particularly more intelligent.
In terms of relationships, The Smart Guy may be part of a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, since their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer. Alternatively the smart guy can act as a loyal sidekick under TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality and vocal dissent is more of a partner on equal footing.
As casts have become more gender-balanced, TheSmartGirl is the one most likely to swap genders. Since the character type is outwardly sexless and non-masculine, turning them into The Smart Girl is not a big stretch.Mousey, shy and withdrawn work equally well on female characters, and can sometimes be appealing (see HotLibrarian and NerdsAreSexy). When used in this way, she's usually much less girly than TheChick (see WrenchWench). In a fantasy setting, she's often the BlackMage or the RedMage. Sometimes she's the WhiteMage but that could take away from the WhiteMagicianGirl.TheChick.
Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort short]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively the smart gut can act as a loyal right hand man or sidekick serving directly under and supporting TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality allows them to be vocal about dissent and act as a partner on equal footing. Another variation is to have the smart guy overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
In an ensemble cast, ensemble, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as When they do, expect a pretext to at least answer subplot about the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often played for laughs, especially when the Smart Guy's geek's unrequited feelings are unrequited. When present, the towards an unattainable cooler love interest character is often little more than an female version of himself (a sterotypical Nerd Girl variant), or close to it. Often, this relationship does not last for a number of reasons (a convientent pretext for the smart guy to avoid future romances) or the love interest falls victim to either ChuckCunninghamSyndrome or the CartwrightCurse. Invariably, because smart guys are relatively difficult to write for without relying on tropes and cliches, this allows writers to avoid having to develop the Smart Guy character beyond his basic fuctional role.
Guys around the same age as the rest of the cast. [[ChildProdgiy Younger]] [[TeenGenius Smart Guys]] may have a cute PuppyLove plot with someone their own age, or a PrecociousCrush on someone much older.
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* In settings where
* In fantasy settings, he'll usually be [[SquishyWizard skilled at magic and physically weak]], particularly
* Their ElementalPowers are typically part of FireIceLightning. Fire as the
* In a mystery/action-adventure/detective setting,
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* Some incarnations have TheSmartGuy be less of a book-smart genius, and more of a DeadpanSnarker; a wisecracking, street-smart {{Trickster}} who has traded in knowledge and intelligence for know-how and intel, and uses his guile and wits to outwit his foes.
The Smart Guy archetype is often unfairly vilified in shows where DumbIsGood.
* Other
** Swapping book-smart genius for street-smart [[Trickster trickiness]]. A DeadpanSnarker
** An OldMaster or TheMentor that brings years of experience and wisdom with them.
** Because of the prevalence of ShorterMeansSmarter, some teams go as far as to replace the smart guy with a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[TagalongKid contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam without being particularly more intelligent.
In terms of relationships, The Smart Guy may be part of a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, since their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer. Alternatively the smart guy can act as a loyal sidekick under TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality and vocal dissent is more of a partner on equal footing.
As casts have become more gender-balanced, TheSmartGirl is the one most likely to swap genders. Since the character type is outwardly sexless and non-masculine, turning them into The Smart Girl is not a big stretch.
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Physically they are usually {{short|erMeansSmarter}} [[TheShortGuyWithGlasses and wear glasses]]. They may even be [[TeenGenius a]] ChildProdigy. The Smart Guy is sometimes written as mousey and withdrawn. If not antisocial, at least non-social, sliding into TVGenius. Can be expected to [[SmartPeoplePlayChess play a mean game of chess.]] WeakButSkilled is definitely not out of the question, either.
Sometimes the Smart Guy is more street savvy then they appear. If this is the case it usually makes The Smart Guy physically as well as mentally capable. This is the path of the BadassBookworm. They remain firmly planted as the Smart Guy, but are just as ready to fight as everyone else. The results are often impressive, and usually have the advantage of surprise. Who expects the little guy with glasses to be an asskicker?
Sometimes the Smart Guy is more street savvy then they appear. If this is the case it usually makes The Smart Guy physically as well as mentally capable. This is the path of the BadassBookworm. They remain firmly planted as the Smart Guy, but are just as ready to fight as everyone else. The results are often impressive, and usually have the advantage of surprise. Who expects the little guy with glasses to be an asskicker?
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Physically they are usually {{short|erMeansSmarter}} [[TheShortGuyWithGlasses and wear glasses]]. They may even be [[TeenGenius a]] ChildProdigy. The Smart Guy is sometimes written as mousey and withdrawn. If not antisocial, at least non-social, sliding into TVGenius. Can be expected to [[SmartPeoplePlayChess play a mean game of chess.]] WeakButSkilled is definitely not out of the question, either.
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Sometimes the Smart Guy is more street savvy then they appear. If this is the case it usually makes The Smart Guy physically as well as mentally capable. This is the path of the BadassBookworm.BadassBookworm, or one who MinoredInAssKicking. They remain firmly planted as the Smart Guy, but are just as ready to fight as everyone else. The results are often impressive, and usually have the advantage of surprise. Who expects the little guy with glasses to be an asskicker?
Sometimes the Smart Guy is more street savvy then they appear. If this is the case it usually makes The Smart Guy physically as well as mentally capable.
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This is the guy in the FiveManBand whose focus is on intellectual pursuits. This is TheTeam member who will always be prepared, sometimes CrazyPrepared. They will be at the computer doing RapidFireTyping. Expect some [[SesquipedalianLoquaciousness fancy talk]] and TechnoBabble from this character. Because their role is about ideas, plans, and being MissionControl, they often [[NonActionGuy leave the action stuff to the others.]]
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This is the guy in the FiveManBand whose focus is on intellectual pursuits. This is TheTeam member who will always be prepared, sometimes CrazyPrepared. They will be at the computer doing RapidFireTyping. Expect some [[SesquipedalianLoquaciousness fancy talk]] and TechnoBabble from this character. Because their role is about ideas, plans, and being MissionControl, they often initially [[NonActionGuy leave the action stuff to the others.]]
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Sometimes the Smart Guy is more street savvy then they appear. If this is the case it usually makes The Smart Guy physically as well as mentally capable. This is the path of the BadassBookworm. They remain firmly planted as the Smart Guy, but are just as ready to fight as everyone else. The results are often impressive, and usually have the advantage of surprise. Who expects the little guy with glasses to be an asskicker?
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His knowledge will allow him to [[EnemyScan find enemy weaknesses]] and to serve as MrExposition in order to explain plot points to the less intelligent members of the team (and the audience).
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His knowledge will allow him to [[EnemyScan find enemy weaknesses]] and to serve as MrExposition (sometimes with TheBigBoard in tow) in order to explain plot points to the less intelligent members of the team (and the audience).
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* ''Franchise/StarWars'': There's a reason C-3PO refers to RD-D2 as his counterpart: They split the usual Smart Guy duties between them, with R2 handling the practical side and 3PO handling the exposition side.
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* ''Franchise/StarWars'': There's a reason C-3PO refers to RD-D2 R2-D2 as his counterpart: They split the usual Smart Guy duties between them, with R2 handling the practical side and 3PO handling the exposition side.
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'''Aang:''' You're The Idea Guy.the idea guy.\\
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/slipped_past_our_defenses predict the probability of future events with 97.09% accuracy]]; so long as she has all the available data. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/slipped_past_our_defenses predict the probability of future events with 97.09% accuracy]]; so long as she has all the available data. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* In ''{{Homestuck}}'', Rose is the beta kids' main Smart Guy and the primary [[MrExposition Miss Exposition]] when it comes to explaining the mysteries of Sburb. Even her mythological role as the Seer of Light marks her as a quester after knowledge. Jade is also very brainy, but her intelligence isn't as central to her character or role in the story as Rose's is.
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* In ''{{Homestuck}}'', ''{{Webcomic/Homestuck}}'', Rose is the beta kids' main Smart Guy and the primary [[MrExposition Miss Exposition]] when it comes to explaining the mysteries of Sburb. Even her mythological role as the Seer of Light marks her as a quester after knowledge. Jade is also very brainy, but her intelligence isn't as central to her character or role in the story as Rose's is.
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* In ClassicalMythology, Athena is this among the Olympians. Hermes sometimes fill this role in a trickster-ish sort of way.
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* In ClassicalMythology, Myth/ClassicalMythology, Athena is this among the Olympians. Hermes sometimes fill this role in a trickster-ish sort of way.
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Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort short]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively he can overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
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Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort short]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively he the smart gut can act as a loyal right hand man or sidekick serving directly under and supporting TheLeader, to contrast with TheLancer whose force of personality allows them to be vocal about dissent and act as a partner on equal footing. Another variation is to have the smart guy overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
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* In ''{{Homestuck}}'', Rose is the beta kids' main Smart Guy and the primary [[MrExposition Miss Exposition]] when it comes to explaining the mysteries of Sburb. Even her mythological role as the Seer of Light marks her as a quester after knowledge. Jade is also very brainy, but her intelligence isn't as central to her character or role in the story as Rose's is.
** In the alpha session, Dirk (Rose's genetic father) takes on the Smart Guy role as the team's chief strategist (though he does have an AI double to help him out).
** In the alpha session, Dirk (Rose's genetic father) takes on the Smart Guy role as the team's chief strategist (though he does have an AI double to help him out).
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* Nepta from ''{{Webcomic/Tinyraygun}} is a brilliant young space explorer. Unfortunately, her intellect's somewhat limited to what she learned in books.
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* In DubiousCompany, Walter starts out as this to [[BrainsAndBrawn Tiren]] and after they pick up [[BeautyBrainsAndBrawn Elly]]. But when the team picks up Sal, she then becomes the TheSmartGirl and Walter functionally shifts to TheLeader.
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* In DubiousCompany, ''Webcomic/DubiousCompany'', Walter starts out as this to [[BrainsAndBrawn Tiren]] and after they pick up [[BeautyBrainsAndBrawn Elly]]. But when the team picks up Sal, she then becomes the TheSmartGirl and Walter functionally shifts to TheLeader.
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* Among mortals, Odysseus is the "ideas man" for the [[strike:Greeks]] Achaeans in the Literature/TrojanCycle (including ''Literature/TheIliad'' and his very own story, ''Literature/TheOdyssey''). Pretty much every actual ''strategy'' mentioned in relation to the TrojanWar starts with him, including (ironically) both one of the reasons for the war (the Achaean kings agreeing to protect whoever married Helen, to keep them from fighting over her) and the reason it ends (the TrojanHorse, of course). Naturally, Athena favors him and helps him out a lot (against the wishes of her uncle Poseidon, whom he had somehow offended).
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* Among mortals, Odysseus is the "ideas man" for the [[strike:Greeks]] Achaeans in the Literature/TrojanCycle (including ''Literature/TheIliad'' and his very own story, ''Literature/TheOdyssey''). Pretty much every actual ''strategy'' mentioned in relation to the TrojanWar UsefulNotes/TheTrojanWar starts with him, including (ironically) both one of the reasons for the war (the Achaean kings agreeing to protect whoever married Helen, to keep them from fighting over her) and the reason it ends (the TrojanHorse, of course). Naturally, Athena favors him and helps him out a lot (against the wishes of her uncle Poseidon, whom he had somehow offended).
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* ''Fanfic/SaviorOfDemons'': [[LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine Murai]] is [[CunningLinguist the default translator]] for the Arcosians when they [[FirstContact go to meet the Tsufuru.]] He also has elements of TheSmartGuy and DeadpanSnarker.
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* Tedd of ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' is knowledgeable and skilled in {{Magitek}} and the [[SufficientlyAnalyzedMagic science of magic]] to the point of being able to create magic watches out of mundane toy watches that can cast spells for even {{Muggle}} users.
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/slipped_past_our_defenses predict the probability of future events with 97.09% accuracy]]; so long as she has all the available data pertaining to it. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/slipped_past_our_defenses predict the probability of future events with 97.09% accuracy]]; so long as she has all the available data pertaining to it.data. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/where_is_musical_starlight mentally project multiple holo-screens at once]]; with each containing separate bits of data, including video feeds. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* ''WebComic/MagickChicks'': [[StudentCouncilPresident Faith]] recognized [[{{meganekko}} Sandi's]] talents as a {{technopath}}, when she was young, and [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/she_looks_out_for_us helped her learn to properly control her abilities.]] Now, she's so adept at her gift that she can [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/where_is_musical_starlight mentally project multiple holo-screens at once]]; com/strips-mc/slipped_past_our_defenses predict the probability of future events with each containing separate bits of data, including video feeds.97.09% accuracy]]; so long as she has all the available data pertaining to it. What's more, the cast page of the comic's print edition describes her as "a living {{Google}}", which is why Faith is chose her as her personal secretary and is genuinely surprised whenever Sandi ''[[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/the_dollar_store can't]]'' find intel on something.
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* Sweden from ''Webcomic/ScandinaviaAndTheWorld''.
* Tedd of ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive''.
* Tedd of ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive''.
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In recent years, as casts have become more gender-balanced, TheSmartGirl is the one most likely to swap genders. Since the character type is outwardly sexless and non-masculine, turning them into The Smart Girl is not that big a stretch. Mousey, shy and withdrawn work equally well on female characters, and can sometimes be appealing (see HotLibrarian and NerdsAreSexy). When used in this way, she's usually much less girly than TheChick (see WrenchWench). In a fantasy setting, she's often the BlackMage, or sometimes the WhiteMage.
Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort often a]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively he can overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
In an ensemble cast, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as a pretext to at least answer the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often cruelly played for laughs, especially when the Smart Guy's feelings are unrequited. When present, the shoehorned love interest character is often little more than an uninspired female version of himself (a sterotypical Nerd Girl variant), or close to it. Often, this relationship does not last for a number of reasons (a convientent pretext for the smart guy to avoid future romances) or the love interest falls victim to either ChuckCunninghamSyndrome or the CartwrightCurse. Invariably, because smart guys are relatively difficult to write for without relying on tropes and cliches, this allows writers to avoid having to develop the Smart Guy character beyond his basic fuctional role.
Because ShorterMeansSmarter, the SmartGuy may be a [[TeensAreShort often a]] TeenGenius and can overlap with TagalongKid. This will lead to a LittleGuyBigBuddy duo with TheBigGuy, especially because their [[BetaCouple contrast doesn't lead to fights]] as often as TheHero and TheLancer will. Alternatively he can overlap with TheMentor as a MiniatureSeniorCitizen. Some teams even replace having a smart guy with having a ''small'' guy for the [[GeekPhysiques visual]] [[ShorterMeansSmarter contrast]] [[MiniatureSeniorCitizen with the rest]] of TheTeam even if he isn't particularly more intelligent.
In an ensemble cast, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as a pretext to at least answer the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often cruelly played for laughs, especially when the Smart Guy's feelings are unrequited. When present, the shoehorned love interest character is often little more than an uninspired female version of himself (a sterotypical Nerd Girl variant), or close to it. Often, this relationship does not last for a number of reasons (a convientent pretext for the smart guy to avoid future romances) or the love interest falls victim to either ChuckCunninghamSyndrome or the CartwrightCurse. Invariably, because smart guys are relatively difficult to write for without relying on tropes and cliches, this allows writers to avoid having to develop the Smart Guy character beyond his basic fuctional role.
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In an ensemble cast, the Smart Guy is usually the last character to have a LoveInterest if they even bother to give him one at all. He may or may not be {{asexual}}. He may also explicitly be said to have no luck with women (we are frequently showed just one instance of this as a pretext to at least answer the question and to completely avoid the romance issue afterwards) and that's often
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* Eugene, [[WebVideo/MatthewSantoro Matt Santoro's]] {{nerd}}y clone. WordOfGod (Matt himself) says that, if Matt's clones had a fight to the death, Eugene would win - despite being physically weak, he could build something like a tank to defend himself, because he's the only clone intelligent enough to do so.
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* In "Literature/CaelumLex" Cyrus, the Dionysian's engineer and resident tech nerd, is often one step ahead of everyone else, coming up with ideas and plans and solutions that no one else on the crew considered
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* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': Donatello, he who does machines, pretty much defines this trope.
* Brainiac 5 fills this role in every version of the ''ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}}''.
** ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' lampshaded this:
--->'''Supergirl:''' So what's your power? SuperStrength? [[SuperSpeed Speed]]?\\
'''Brainiac 5:''' I have a 12th level intellect...\\
'''Supergirl:''' Great. You can knock him out with your diploma.
* Though the Smart Guy in ''Comicbook/{{X-Men}}'' can vary depending on the current roster, generally speaking it's Hank [=McCoy=]/Beast.
** On the original team, Iceman filled the role of The Smartass Guy to Beast's GeniusBruiser. It bears pointing out that he had the poorest grades of the class.
* In most incarnations of the ''JusticeLeagueOfAmerica'', Franchise/{{Batman}} is a mix of The Smart Guy and TheLancer.
** The MartianManhunter also fulfills this role in some incarnations.
* Similarly, the ''JusticeSocietyOfAmerica'' has Mr. Terrific, the third smartest guy in the DCU.
* John Constantine the ''{{Hellblazer}}'' is this in ''JusticeLeagueDark''.
* ''{{The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen}}'' has Mina Murray as a sassy tactician.
* Frank Einstein Jr. of ''Minimonsters'' is one of these, although his inventions usually fail. He's also TheLeader of his own gang of good guys, Frank's gang.
* ''ComicStrip/KnightsOfTheDinnerTable'' has Brian, who has memorized all the {{Hackmaster}} books (their version of DungeonsAndDragons) and is a master of tactics. In the "real life" of the strip makes his living building and repairing computers, trading on Ebay, and painting miniatures. In game, he tends to play wizards whenever he can and has gone to great pains to make sure each character inherits the meticulously kept journals of the previous one (amongst other CrazyPrepared preparations.)
* Taranee Cook in ''Comicbook/{{WITCH}}'' is archetypical of this trope.
* Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic, is a rare example combining this and TheHero as part of the ''ComicBook/FantasticFour''. He's also one for the larger MarvelUniverse in general, being regarded as the smartest man in the world. (which is no mean feat)
* IronMan and [[ComicBook/AntMan Hank Pym]] usually share this role in ''Comicbook/TheAvengers'', with slightly different fields. (one being the GadgeteerGenius in the PoweredArmor, the other being a more [[HollywoodScience comic booky scientist]] with his [[MinovskyPhysics Pym Particles]])
* In SonicTheComic TheSmartGuy role in the Freedom Fighters is taken by Porker Lewis and after Porker leaves the Freedom Fighters the role is taken by [[TeenGenius Tekno]], in the Chaotix Crew the role is taken by [[GeniusBruiser Vector the Crocodile]].
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* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': Donatello, he who does machines, pretty much defines this trope.
* Brainiac 5 fills this role in every version of the ''ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}}''.
** ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' lampshaded this:
--->'''Supergirl:''' So what's your power? SuperStrength? [[SuperSpeed Speed]]?\\
'''Brainiac 5:''' I have a 12th level intellect...\\
'''Supergirl:''' Great. You can knock him out with your diploma.
* Though the Smart Guy in ''Comicbook/{{X-Men}}'' can vary depending on the current roster, generally speaking it's Hank [=McCoy=]/Beast.
** On the original team, Iceman filled the role of The Smartass Guy to Beast's GeniusBruiser. It bears pointing out that he had the poorest grades of the class.
* In most incarnations of the ''JusticeLeagueOfAmerica'', Franchise/{{Batman}} is a mix of The Smart Guy and TheLancer.
** The MartianManhunter also fulfills this role in some incarnations.
* Similarly, the ''JusticeSocietyOfAmerica'' has Mr. Terrific, the third smartest guy in the DCU.
* John Constantine the ''{{Hellblazer}}'' is this in ''JusticeLeagueDark''.
* ''{{The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen}}'' has Mina Murray as a sassy tactician.
* Frank Einstein Jr. of ''Minimonsters'' is one of these, although his inventions usually fail. He's also TheLeader of his own gang of good guys, Frank's gang.
* ''ComicStrip/KnightsOfTheDinnerTable'' has Brian, who has memorized all the {{Hackmaster}} books (their version of DungeonsAndDragons) and is a master of tactics. In the "real life" of the strip makes his living building and repairing computers, trading on Ebay, and painting miniatures. In game, he tends to play wizards whenever he can and has gone to great pains to make sure each character inherits the meticulously kept journals of the previous one (amongst other CrazyPrepared preparations.)
* Taranee Cook in ''Comicbook/{{WITCH}}'' is archetypical of this trope.
* Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic, is a rare example combining this and TheHero as part of the ''ComicBook/FantasticFour''. He's also one for the larger MarvelUniverse in general, being regarded as the smartest man in the world. (which is no mean feat)
* IronMan and [[ComicBook/AntMan Hank Pym]] usually share this role in ''Comicbook/TheAvengers'', with slightly different fields. (one being the GadgeteerGenius in the PoweredArmor, the other being a more [[HollywoodScience comic booky scientist]] with his [[MinovskyPhysics Pym Particles]])
* In SonicTheComic TheSmartGuy role in the Freedom Fighters is taken by Porker Lewis and after Porker leaves the Freedom Fighters the role is taken by [[TeenGenius Tekno]], in the Chaotix Crew the role is taken by [[GeniusBruiser Vector the Crocodile]].
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* John Constantine the ''{{Hellblazer}}'' is this in ''JusticeLeagueDark''.
* ''{{The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen}}'' has Mina Murray as a sassy tactician.
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* James in ''Literature/LightningDust: safe to say that Klaus can go to him to ask about certain monsters/baddies in town and would probably go to him for inventions to help him while fighting if James knew about LD.
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* Hank [=McCoy=]/Beast from the ''Film/XMen'' films, is incredibly intelligent and a brilliant scientist who has invented most of the nifty tools and gadgets (X-Jet, Cerebro, etc.) that the X-Men use.
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* Hod, god of darkness and winter, is The Smart Guy to the Norse kids in ''BratHalla'', although he is a CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass as well.
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* Hod, god of darkness and winter, is The Smart Guy to the Norse kids in ''BratHalla'', ''Webcomic/BratHalla'', although he is a CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass as well.
