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Your Trope Codifier. On top: The quirk, the muscle, the wild one, the pretty one. On bottom: the smart one, the head.
A standard of teen sitcoms and dramas, the Six-Student Clique is an ensemble that has members fall into standard teen archetypes. This was particularly common in The Nineties, so it sometimes overlaps with Five-Token Band.
Six is a good number because it gives plenty of choices for Shipping without going into Loads and Loads of Characters. And with a Gender Equal Ensemble, you have the option of Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends. Or not.
- The Head — Usually but not always the main character, if there is one. Clever but Book Dumb, he uses his brain to get what he wants. He can go from being a Standardized Leader to being similar to The Muscle to having a bit of The Ace or Schemer in him. Often the Deadpan Snarker, or another similar role that lets him use his mouth to get out of trouble.
- The Muscle — Sometimes a Jerk Jock, a character that is depicted as being particularly strong or athletic. Is not Always Male, as there are many female characters who can fit into this role. May or may not be Book Dumb.
- The Quirk — Usually depicted as a nerd, though there are some exceptions. Very smart, yet not very world savvy, this role is usually, but not always, male, as girls often fit the Wild One. Similiar to the Wacky Guy.
- The Pretty One — She is the beauty of the group, often the one being fought over. Sometimes surprises people by having a lot of brains. Sometimes, she's a ditzy chick. The key is that she's considered attractive by the rest of the cast. Using hair color metaphors, she's most likely to be the Dumb Blonde, though actual blonde hair is not a requirement, and neither is stupidity.
- The Smart One — Like the Quirk, but without the quirks. That is, the smart one. Most likely to freak out at the prospect of getting The "B" Grade. Often a Soapbox Sadie and/or a Straw Feminist. If the school has a student council, she's the Class Representative or the Student Council President. In hair color metaphors, she's most likely to be the Brainy Brunette.
- The Wild One — Usually, this slot will be reserved for a girl (or sometimes a boy) who is either as quirky as the Quirk or a really wild child (dramas). The key is that she's independent and makes her own rules, whether that be as The Ladette, the Granola Girl, The Fashionista, the Biker Babe, etc. In hair color metaphors, she's most likely to be the Fiery Redhead.
This is the standard version, although variations do occur. The main thing is to fill all six roles. Trying to fit any group of six into this trope runs the risk of Square Peg, Round Trope.
Typically, the Head, the Muscle and the Quirk are male, while the Pretty One, the Smart One and the Wild One are female. Although none of them are Always Male or Always Female, this generalization can make it easier to classify the characters if some of them have characteristics of more than one role.
Sometimes a seventh character can be added — usually an upperclassman — to bring either a Foil to the main clique (comedy) or a teenaged Obi Wan (drama). Stories attempting realism may avoid exaggerating these personality traits too much, under the assumption that kids that different generally don't hang around each other in real life.
Advertising
The Burger King Kids Club:
The Head |
Kid Vid |
The Wild One |
Jaws |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Boomer |
The Pretty One |
Snaps |
The Quirk |
Lingo or Wheels |
The Smart One |
I.Q. |
Anime/Manga
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai
The Head |
Jintan |
The Wild One |
Anaru |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Yukiatsu |
The Pretty One |
Menma |
The Quirk |
Poppo |
The Smart One |
Tsuruko |
Azumanga Daioh - Maybe it's the Japanese culture or maybe it's a subversion, but more than one character fits all the slots:
The Head |
Yomi & Tomo, if anyone |
The Wild One |
Tomo & Kagura |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Sakaki & Kagura |
The Pretty One |
Chiyo & Sakaki |
The Quirk |
Tomo & Osaka |
The Smart One |
Chiyo & Yomi |
- Chiyo & Yomi have a friendly competition going for the Smart One position.
- Tomo is the Quirk runner-up, but Osaka has more crazy than the other five combined.
- Canonically, only Chiyo (cute) and Sakaki (cool) are treated as having notable appearance. All of them could be the Pretty One, according to the fandom. Pick one and start your own Flame War!
The Head |
Mio |
The Wild One |
Ritsu |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Tsumugi |
The Pretty One |
Azusa |
The Quirk |
Yui |
The Smart One |
Nodoka |
The Head |
Konata |
The Wild One |
Patricia |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Kagami |
The Pretty One |
Yutaka |
The Quirk |
Tsukasa |
The Smart One |
Miyuki |
The Head |
Usagi |
The Wild One |
Rei |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Makoto |
The Pretty One |
Mamoru |
The Quirk |
Minako |
The Smart One |
Ami |
Comics
Archie Comics (although who fills what role depends on whether Moose or Dilton is considered the sixth student):
The Head |
Archie |
The Wild One |
Reggie or Veronica |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Moose or Reggie |
The Pretty One |
Veronica or Betty |
The Quirk |
Jughead |
The Smart One |
Betty or Dilton |
- Cheryl could also fit the Wild One if she shows up.
The Head |
Alex |
The Wild One |
Melody |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Sock |
The Pretty One |
Josie (could be
The Head too) |
The Quirk |
Albert |
The Smart One |
Pepper |
Archie's less successful series, Wilbur Comics, is more definite:
The Head |
Wilbur |
The Wild One |
Slats |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Tiny |
The Pretty One |
Laurie |
The Quirk |
Red |
The Smart One |
Linda |
Young Justice - original six:
The Head |
Robin |
The Wild One |
Secret |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Superboy |
The Pretty One |
Arrowette |
The Quirk |
Impulse |
The Smart One |
Wonder Girl |
- After Cissie quits, the gender mostly flips:
The Head |
Wonder Girl |
The Wild One |
Secret |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Empress |
The Pretty One |
Superboy |
The Quirk |
Impulse |
The Smart One |
Robin |
Fan Works
The Secret Life of the Backyard Kids
The Head |
Jorge |
The Wild One |
Sam |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Achmed |
The Pretty One |
Angela |
The Quirk |
Tony |
The Smart One |
Dmitri |
Films
The Breakfast Club (without the sixth student):
The Head |
Bender |
The Wild One |
Allison |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Andy |
The Pretty One |
Claire |
- Brian fits as both The Quirk and The Smart One.
The Head |
Zeke |
The Wild One |
Stokely |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Stan |
The Pretty One |
Delilah |
The Quirk |
Casey |
The Smart One |
Marybeth, being the
Alien Invasion mastermind |
From Justin to Kelly:
The Head |
Justin |
The Wild One |
Alexa |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Eddie |
The Pretty One |
Kelly |
The Quirk |
Brandon |
The Smart One |
Kaya |
- Or, respectively, as summed up by Todd in the Shadows: "Ahem: Zack, Slater, Screech, Kelly, Jessie...Evil Whore."
The Head |
Mikey |
The Wild One |
Stef |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Brand |
The Pretty One |
Andy |
The Quirk |
Chunk or Mouth |
The Smart One |
I.Q. |
Saved!:
The Head |
Patrick |
The Wild One |
Cassandra |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Dean |
The Pretty One |
Dean's prom date |
The Quirk |
Roland |
The Smart One |
Mary |
Literature
Aimee by Mary Beth Miller:
The Head |
Chard |
The Wild One |
Protagonist |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Kyle or Jason |
The Pretty One |
Aimee |
The Quirk |
Kates |
The Smart One |
Kates |
- The Head Chard is not the main character in the book though.
- Nobody really fully fits the Quirk bill, though Kates is almost like Screech.
- The Wild One position alternates between Aimee and the protagonist that remains unnamed until the end of the book.
The Head |
Jake |
The Wild One |
Marco |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Rachel |
The Pretty One |
Cassie |
The Quirk |
Tobias |
The Smart One |
Ax |
- Rachel is explicitly said to be blond and much prettier than Cassie. She also goes Ax Crazy by the end of the series, so not so much.
- Ax in human morph definitely has elements of the Quirk.
- Marco's "see straight from A to B" ability and his Book Dumb and Schemer characteristics make him the Head in every way except for not overtly leading the team.
- Jake often seems to be the Muscle in charge, since Cassie (occasionally) and Marco (often) are the power behind his throne: Marco dictates strategies while Cassie dictate morals.
Harry Potter - Dumbledore's Army in the Department of Mysteries:
The Head |
Harry |
The Wild One |
Luna |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Ron |
The Pretty One |
Ginny |
The Quirk |
Neville |
The Smart One |
Hermione |
Percy Jackson and The Olympians:
The Head |
Percy |
The Wild One |
Thalia |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Tyson |
The Pretty One |
Rachel Elizabeth Dare |
The Quirk |
Grover |
The Smart One |
Annabeth |
The Head |
Max |
The Wild One |
Maria |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Michael |
The Pretty One |
Isabel (with wild-
child tendencies) |
The Quirk |
Alex |
The Smart One |
Liz |
The Spy High series:
The Head |
Ben |
The Wild One |
Jennifer (and later Bex,
after Jennifer dies) |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jake |
The Pretty One |
Lori |
The Quirk |
Eddie |
The Smart One |
Cally |
- Cally has notable similarities to Lisa, who is Trope Codifier for the Wild One.
Live Action TV
As The Bell Rings (US version):
The Head |
Danny |
The Wild One |
Tiffany |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Toejam |
The Pretty One |
Charlotte, replaced by Lexi |
The Quirk |
Skipper |
The Smart One |
Brooke |
- Tiffany is also considered to be The Pretty One, but her personality is more Wild.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has this in some form or another its whole life.
The Head |
Buffy |
The Wild One |
Xander |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Angel, replaced by
Riley, then Spike |
The Pretty One |
Cordelia; later Anya |
The Quirk |
Oz |
The Smart One |
Willow |
- Cordelia, being originally a bit of an Alpha Bitch, was eventually, replaced by the better-fitting Anya.
The Head |
Dmitiri |
The Wild One |
Agnes |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Seamus |
The Pretty One |
Liz |
The Quirk |
Lucas |
The Smart One |
Whitney |
The Head |
Jeff |
The Wild One |
Pierce |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Troy |
The Pretty One |
Britta |
The Quirk |
Abed |
The Smart One |
Annie |
- Shirley is the only one who doesn't really fit as she's their Team Mom.
- Britta and Annie can be switched.
Degrassi: The Next Generation has had a couple of these, but the original was:
The Head |
JT Yorke |
The Wild One |
Manny Santos |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Sean Cameron |
The Pretty One |
Emma Nelson |
The Quirk |
Toby Isaacs |
The Smart One |
Liberty Van Zandt |
The Head |
Kingsley |
The Wild One |
Vod |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
JP (overlapping with the upperclassman) |
The Pretty One |
Josie |
The Quirk |
Howard |
The Smart One |
Oregon |
- The never-seen Paul Lamb the Invisible Man is counted as the The Seventh Ranger.
- Josie and Kingsley could be switched, if Josie she didn't qualify for the Pretty One more than Kingsley does.
The Head |
Ross | brainy paleontologist |
---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Joey | the only guy with any muscle, certainly the most physical of them |
The Quirk |
Chandler | neurotic and snarky, unlucky in love for the most part |
The Wild One |
Phoebe | ditzy, wild, and a sordid past |
The Pretty One |
Rachel | the romantic lead from day 1, even became a source of brief
tension between the Head and the Muscle during a later season |
The Smart One |
Monica | generally the common-sense wielding one among the girls |
The Head |
Jamal |
The Wild One |
Gaby |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Alex |
The Pretty One |
Lenni |
The Quirk |
Rob |
The Smart One |
Tina |
Glee:
The Head |
Finn and Rachel |
The Wild One |
Mercedes and Tina |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Puck and Santana |
The Pretty One |
Quinn and Brittany |
The Quirk |
Kurt |
The Smart One |
Artie |
- Those Two Guys — Mike and Matt
- Season 2:
The Head |
Finn and Rachel |
The Wild One |
Mercedes, Tina
and Santana |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Puck and Lauren |
The Pretty One |
Quinn and Mike |
The Quirk |
Sam and Brittany |
The Smart One |
Artie |
- Another candidate for the Quirk is and Kurt before he leaves.
- Blaine also fits the Pretty One, though not an official member of the group.
The Head |
Blair |
The Wild One |
Chuck |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Serena |
The Pretty One |
Nate |
The Quirk |
Jenny and/or
Vanessa |
The Smart One |
Dan |
The Head |
Dave |
The Wild One |
Penny |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Brad |
The Pretty One |
Alex |
The Quirk |
Max |
The Smart One |
Jane |
- On top of being the Muscle, Brad is the most fit of the group. Not that he's particularly likely to actually use it.use it.
The Head |
Scott |
The Wild One |
Daisy |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Auggie |
The Pretty One |
Juliette |
The Quirk |
Ezra |
The Smart One |
Shelby |
- Lastly, The Obi-Wan is Kat.
The Head |
Gentaro |
The Wild One |
JK |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Shun |
The Pretty One |
Miu |
The Quirk |
Yuki and/or Tomoko |
The Smart One |
Kengo |
The Head |
Angela |
The Wild One |
Rayanne |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jordan |
The Pretty One |
Rickie |
The Quirk |
Brian |
The Smart One |
Sharon |
The Head |
Ryan |
The Wild One |
Marissa (seasons 1-3),
plus Pretty One elements |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Various recurring
characters |
The Pretty One |
Summer, plus
Smart One elements |
The Quick |
Seth |
The Smart One |
Taylor (seasons 3-4),
plus Wild One elements |
- The show used a parade of recurring characters to fill the two missing roles, allowing the show to immediately set up a new Love Triangle following each Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends
- Marissa is explicitly the Pretty One in series, Summer is arguably the Smart One, and Taylor is probably the closest to the Wild One you'll find. Also, Seth's the Head and Ryan's the Muscle, and they don't really have a third guy most of the time.
The Head |
Lucas Scott |
The Wild One |
Brooke Davis |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Nathan Scott |
The Pretty One |
Peyton Sawyer |
The Quirk |
Mouth MacFadden |
The Smart One |
Haley James Scott |
The Head |
Parker Lewis |
The Wild One |
Michael Randall |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Larry Kubiac |
The Pretty One |
Annie Sloan |
The Quirk |
Jerry Steiner |
The Smart One |
Shelly Lewis |
Power Rangers in the first 5 seasons:
Seasons 2-4 | Season 5 | |
---|---|---|
The Head |
Tommy (the Muscle
too at times) |
TJ |
The Muscle |
Rocky | Carlos |
The Quirk |
Billy | Justin |
The Wild One |
Zack, Aisha, Tanya | Cassie |
The Pretty One |
Kimberly, then Kat | Ashley |
The Smart One |
Trini, then Adam | TJ |
- Originally the Head, Jason becomes The Obi-Wan in season 4.
The Head |
Skye/Ben |
The Wild One |
Kiki |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Leon |
The Pretty One |
Jody |
The Quirk |
Skye/Ben |
The Smart One |
Julie |
The Head | Max Evans | The Wild One | Maria DeLuca |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle | Michael Guerin | The Pretty One | Isabel Evans |
The Quirk | Alex Whitman | The Smart One | Liz Parker |
Running The Halls, to which USA High was a Spiritual Successor:
The Head |
Andy McBain |
The Wild One |
Nikki Watson |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
David Reese and/or
Miles Taylor |
The Pretty One |
Holiday Friedman |
The Quirk |
Mark "Shark" Stark |
The Smart One |
Molloy Simpson |
- The Head Andy has elements of the Muscle as well, while David and Miles can both be the Head at times.
The Head |
Budnick |
The Wild One |
Z.Z. |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Donkeylips |
The Pretty One |
Dina |
The Quirk |
Sponge |
The Smart One |
Telly |
- And for the Naive Newcomers, Michael and Ronnie.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager:
The Head |
Ricky |
The Wild One |
Adrian |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jack |
The Pretty One |
Grace |
The Quirk |
Ben |
The Smart One |
Ashley |
- Everyone is supposed to think of Amy as smart, but she too often comes off as Too Dumb to Live. Ashley's the actual smart one.
Shining Time Station (They almost never appeared all in the same episode, but were once revealed to be an off-screen Clique):
The Head |
Matt/Schemee |
The Wild One |
Tanya |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Dan |
The Pretty One |
Becky |
The Quirk |
Matt/Schemee |
The Smart One |
Kara |
1st Gen | 2nd Gen | 3rd Gen | |
---|---|---|---|
The Head |
Tony | Freddie | Nick |
The Muscle |
Chris | Cook | Matty |
The Quirk |
Sid | JJ | Alo |
The Wild One |
Cassie | Pandora | Liv |
The Pretty One |
Michelle | Effy | Mini |
The Smart One |
Jal | Naomily
(together) |
Franky |
- Within Naomily, the Emily part is implied to be smart, while Naomi is "you know, clever."
- Alternately, a Gender Flip:
1st & 2nd Gen | 3rd Gen | |
---|---|---|
The Head |
Effy | Mini |
The Muscle |
Katie | Liv |
The Quirk |
Naomi | Grace |
The Wild One |
Cook | Alo |
The Pretty One |
Freddie | Nick |
The Smart One |
JJ | Rich |
- Either way, someone gets shafted, and it's usually Thomas.
The Head |
Sonny |
The Wild One |
Tawni |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Chad |
The Pretty One |
Nico |
The Quirk |
Grady |
The Smart One |
Zora |
The Suite Life On Deck (Half-second season):
The Head |
Cody |
The Wild One |
Woody |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Zack |
The Pretty One |
London |
The Quirk |
Marcus |
The Smart One |
Bailey |
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad:
The Head |
Sam |
The Wild One |
Yolie |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Tanker |
The Pretty One |
Jennifer |
The Quirk |
Amp |
The Smart One |
Sydney |
The Head |
Patrick Verona |
The Wild One |
Kat Stratford |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Joey Donner |
The Pretty One |
Bianca Stratford |
The Quirk |
Cameron James |
The Smart One |
Mandella |
The Head |
Eric |
The Wild One |
Kelso |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Hyde |
The Pretty One |
Jackie |
The Quirk |
Fez |
The Smart One |
Donna |
Twin Peaks has its own Six-Student Clique, though not all of them are friends:
The Head |
Bobby |
The Wild One |
Audrey |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Mike |
The Pretty One |
Shelly |
The Quirk |
James |
The Smart One |
Donna |
- The Quirk James is, though, is really more of a loner type.
- Laura Palmer was the other Pretty One before her death.
USA High:
The Head |
Jackson Green |
The Wild One |
Ashley Elliott |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Christian Mueller |
The Pretty One |
Lauren Fontaine |
The Quirk |
Bobby "Lazz" Lazzarini,
Duane "Excess" Wilson |
The Smart One |
Winnie Barnes |
The Head |
Tori |
The Wild One |
Cat |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Andre |
The Pretty One |
Beck and Trina |
The Quirk |
Robbie |
The Smart One |
Jade |
The Wannabes:
The Head |
Alan Taskin |
The Wild One |
Shaylyn Carson |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Drew Robinson |
The Pretty One |
Sarah Moody |
The Quirk |
Andrew Stark |
The Smart One |
Mariah Pettigrew |
The Head |
Chase Matthews |
The Wild One |
Dana Cruz & Nicole Bristow (seasons
1-2), then Lola Martinez ever after |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Logan Reese |
The Pretty One |
Zoey Brooks |
The Quirk |
Michael Barret |
The Smart One |
Quinn Pensky |
- The Other One – James Garret (season four)
Theater
Thirteen (Not an actual clique, just the main characters):
The Head |
Evan |
The Wild One |
Lucy |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Brett |
The Pretty One |
Kendra |
The Quirk |
Archi |
The Smart One |
Patrice |
Video Games
Final Fantasy VIII (in which the player characters actually are students at a military academy):
The Head |
Squall Leonheart |
The Wild One |
Selphie Tilmitt |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Irvine Kinneas |
The Pretty One |
Rinoa Heartilly |
The Quirk |
Zell Dincht |
The Smart One |
Quistis Trepe |
The Head |
Ashe |
The Wild One |
Fran |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Basch |
The Pretty One |
Penelo |
The Quirk |
Vaan |
The Smart One |
Balthier |
The Head |
Lightning |
The Wild One |
Fang |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Snow |
The Pretty One |
Vanille |
The Quirk |
Sazh |
The Smart One |
Hope |
Web Original
The Head |
Codex |
The Wild One |
Clara |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Bladezz |
The Pretty One |
Tinkerballa |
The Quirk |
Zaboo |
The Smart One |
Vork |
Survival of the Fittest v4 – The 'Entourage':
The Head |
Reiko Ishida |
The Wild One |
Amber Whimsy |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jacob Charles |
The Pretty One |
Paige Single |
The Quirk |
Carol Burke (former |
The Smart One |
Ben Powell |
- Seventh Ranger — Hui "Sarah" Xu
Western Animation
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron:
The Head |
Jimmy |
The Wild One |
Libby |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Sheen |
The Pretty One |
Betty |
The Quirk |
Carl |
The Smart One |
Cindy |
- An alternative would be to swap Sheen and Libby.
The Head |
Alvin |
The Wild One |
Brittany |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Theodore |
The Pretty One |
Eleanor |
The Quirk |
Jeanette |
The Smart One |
Simon |
- Theodore could be called The Big Guy in certain ways, but he doesn't quite fit this trope.
- The Pretty One meaning not necessarily "pretty" but certainly the sweetest character.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – The second half of Season 3:
The Head |
Aang |
The Wild One |
Katara |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Toph (Gender
inverted) |
The Pretty One |
Suki |
The Quirk |
Zuko |
The Smart One |
Sokka (Gender
inverted) |
The Head |
Blinky Bill |
The Wild One |
Marcia Marsupial
Mouse |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Splodge Kangaroo |
The Pretty One |
Nutsy |
The Quirk |
Shifty Dingo (and
sometimes Flap) |
The Smart One |
Flap Platypus (and
sometimes Shifty) |
The Head |
Abe |
The Wild One |
elements found in
both Joan and Cleo |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
JFK |
The Pretty One |
Cleo |
The Quirk |
Gandhi |
The Smart One |
Joan |
The Head |
Jimmy |
The Wild One |
Sarah |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Kevin |
The Pretty One |
Nazz |
The Quirk |
Jonny 2x4 |
The Smart One |
Rolf |
- Jimmy could be The Quirk, Jonny 2x4 could be The Wild One, Nazz could bit of The Smart One, and Rolf could be The Quirk, too.
The Head |
Carlos/Arnold |
The Wild One |
Wanda |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Ralphie |
The Pretty One |
Phoebe |
The Quirk |
Carlos/Arnold |
The Smart One |
Dorothy Ann
and Keesha |
The Head |
Maya |
The Wild One |
Maggie |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Andy |
The Pretty One |
Chrissy |
The Quirk |
Miguel |
The Smart One |
Theo |
The Head |
Adam Lyon |
The Wild One |
Lupe Toucan |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jake Spidermonkey |
The Pretty One |
Ingrid Giraffe |
The Quirk |
Slips Python |
The Smart One |
Windsor Gorilla |
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic [1]
The Smart Head |
Twilight Sparkle |
The Wild One |
Rainbow Dash |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Applejack |
The Pretty One |
Rarity |
The Quirk |
Pinkie Pie | Fluttershy |
- Twilight's double role puts Fluttershy in the slot where the Smart One would usually go.
- Alternatively, Fluttershy could be considered "The Pretty One" (albeit unintentionally), while Rarity is "The Head" (who uses manipulation and wits to get what she wants) and Twilight is simply the Smart One.
Recess almost fits this trope, with the odd exception:
The Head |
TJ Detweiler (The Ace) |
The Wild One |
Mikey Blumberg |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Ashley Spinelli |
The Pretty One |
Vince LaSalle (probably
the closest they have) |
The Quirk |
Gus Griswald (Nerd
and the New Kid) |
The Smart One |
Gretchen Grundler |
- Mikey is certainly the one most off-the-beaten-track. He could be The Muscle on account of his size but he's mostly a Gentle Giant who enjoys writing poetry. Spinelli could be The Wild One.
The Head |
Wyatt |
The Wild One |
Nikki |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Jonesy |
The Pretty One |
Caitlin |
The Quirk |
Jude |
The Smart One |
Jen |
The Head |
Peter Parker |
The Wild One |
Liz Allen |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Flash Thompson |
The Pretty One |
Mary Jane Watson |
The Quirk |
Harry Osborn |
The Smart One |
Gwen Stacy |
- Although Peter Parker does have Quirk elements, and Harry Osborn does prove to be less intelligent than his friends. So in other words, both have elements of the Quirk and the Head.
Time Warp Trio (with their great-granddaughters)
The Head |
Joe |
The Wild One |
Jodie |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Fred |
The Pretty One |
Freddi |
The Quirk |
Sam |
The Smart One |
Samantha |
The Head |
Plucky Duck |
The Wild One |
Babs Bunny |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Buster Bunny |
The Pretty One |
Fifi La Fume |
The Quirk |
Hamton J. Pig |
The Smart One |
Shirley the Loon |
- In this rare case, the Muscle is the main character.
- Shirley is a subversion in that she's a Valley Girl with mind powers.
WITCH (Season 1, at least)
The Head |
Will |
The Wild One |
Irma |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Caleb |
The Pretty One |
Cornelia |
The Quirk |
Hay Lin |
The Smart One |
Taranee |
The Head |
Aqualad |
The Wild One |
Kid Flash |
---|---|---|---|
The Muscle |
Superboy |
The Pretty One |
Miss Martian |
The Quirk |
Robin |
The Smart One |
Artemis |
- ↑ Depending on how exactly you interpret the various vague clues about the age and maturity of the ponies, this may or may not be an example