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11 protagonists who might not have been so great, according to the internet

From Spongebob to Batman, Reddit has some opinions.
From Spongebob to Batman, Reddit has some opinions. From Spongebob to Batman, Reddit has some opinions.

Protagonists in books, films and TV are generally viewed in a positive light – but what if the audience could change perspective and view these stories from other characters’ points of view?

This is a question Reddit users are tackling and these 11 examples show that, to some, protagonists aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

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Comment from discussion OprahNoodlemantra’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".
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2. From user TenTonBlue

“Spongebob from Squidward’s perspective.”

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Comment from discussion huazzy’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".
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4. From user RavenousGorge

“Most sitcom protagonists. They’re complete d**** to people, especially people outside their circle.”

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Comment from discussion AndreaDTX’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".
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6. From user bobqrublic

“Sherlock Holmes, told from the perspective of the Scotland Yard detectives Holmes is a coked out, smug maniac.”

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Comment from discussion hunterhunting’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".
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8. From user spinach1991

“I’ve always thought Harry Potter was the smarmiest little s***.

“Imagine being another kid at that school. He thinks he’s so f****** great, he gets special treatment all the time, he’s super rich.

“I bet he doesn’t even need those glasses, can’t he just magic his vision better? P****.”

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Comment from discussion BarackTrudeau’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".
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10. From user Weedlefruit

“Peppa Pig – She’s a spoiled, jealous whiney nightmare and kids love her.”

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Comment from discussion yourmomophobe’s comment from discussion "What protagonist would have been hated by the fanbase if they weren’t the protagonist (ie. the story is told from another character’s perspective)?".