This character exists solely to bring everybody down, but not in the Deadpan Snarker sense; they are defined entirely by their complete inability to be happy for more than a few seconds at a time, an emotional state that usually arises from their only-occasionally-justified suspicion that they are the Butt Monkey of the entire universe. They are the walking Anthropomorphic Personification of clinical depression. However, the few moments that they are happy can be a Heartwarming Moments. If written a certain way, The Eeyore can easily become a Woobie. Examples of The Eeyore include:
This character exists solely to bring everybody down, but not in the Deadpan Snarker sense; they are defined entirely by their complete inability to be happy for more than a few seconds at a time, an emotional state that usually arises from their only-occasionally-justified suspicion that they are the Butt Monkey of the entire universe. They are the walking Anthropomorphic Personification of clinical depression. However, the few moments that they are happy can be a Heartwarming Moments. Sometimes overlaps with Sour Supporter, but not often; they are generally too unhappy to be effective or active. When upset, the Eeyore may as well become Cute and Psycho. A stereotypical Goth will probably fit under this. An Eeyore with artistic talent will use it to express his overwhelming angst. If written a certain way, The Eeyore can easily become a Woobie. Compare Grumpy Bear. The Pollyanna is the polar opposite of this trope. Examples of The Eeyore include: