We've been discussing cliches that happen in programs (superheroes mostly) that are school based or are sitcomish in nature. One which I think warrents mention is sibling rivalry.
When done right it adds conflict and even humor. When done wrong it results in the sibling character coming off as hateful. So really, it's the execution which really makes sibling rivalry (or in Ben 10's case cousin rivalry) annoying more than entertaining.
So what are the occasions in which you found that is was well done and why? The picks that come to mind for the moment are:
Kim Possible: Jim and Tim certainly will take time to bother their older sister and can do so much more that the embarassing ninjas employed by Dr. Drakken. But not every moment of their screentime is spent on how to annoy her just the same. Thus they come off as likable characters in my opinion.
Danny Phantom: This show's conflict between the siblings isn't a simple case of brother and sister annoying each other, but the older sister being over protective, while the younger brother finds it to be overkill. Afterall, conflict generally means disagreement of ideas and methods, not dumping on the other person 24/7.
When done right it adds conflict and even humor. When done wrong it results in the sibling character coming off as hateful. So really, it's the execution which really makes sibling rivalry (or in Ben 10's case cousin rivalry) annoying more than entertaining.
So what are the occasions in which you found that is was well done and why? The picks that come to mind for the moment are:
Kim Possible: Jim and Tim certainly will take time to bother their older sister and can do so much more that the embarassing ninjas employed by Dr. Drakken. But not every moment of their screentime is spent on how to annoy her just the same. Thus they come off as likable characters in my opinion.
Danny Phantom: This show's conflict between the siblings isn't a simple case of brother and sister annoying each other, but the older sister being over protective, while the younger brother finds it to be overkill. Afterall, conflict generally means disagreement of ideas and methods, not dumping on the other person 24/7.
Ever since InuYasha was born, Sesshomaru thought he was weak because he was just a half demon.