Meanest Cartoon Characters of All Time

Eric Cartman - South Park

Eric Theodore Cartman, commonly known by his last name, is a central character in the animated series South Park. Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker and voiced by Parker, Cartman is one of four main characters, alongside Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick. He often serves as both an... read more

How is he not in the top 3? At least characters like Squidward (SpongeBob SquarePants), Benson (Regular Show), and Tom (Tom and Jerry) have the excuse of living awful lives or being annoyed on purpose. Plus, they can occasionally be nice. When has Cartman ever been nice unless it benefits him? And don't even get me started on the horrendous things he's done.
He's pretty much the cartoon version of Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones: bratty, sadistic, and pure evil. The only other character I could see at number 1 is Ren from Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon. Speaking of which, why isn't Ren (specifically the Adult Party version) on this list? And why isn't he number 1?

Mr. Krabs - SpongeBob SquarePants

Eugene H. Krabs, better known as Mr. Krabs, is a fictional character in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. The show was created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. Mr. Krabs is the money-obsessed owner of the Krusty Krab restaurant and is known for his love of wealth... read more

If you watched One Coarse Meal, my opinion of him went from good to BAD! He needs and deserves to be ranked number 1. He cares too much about money. Everyone does though, right? "Married to Money" is a REAL episode of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Plankton is my favorite character, so knowing how mean Krabs is to Plankton is just... wrong. Krabs is horrible and needs to go to school. Mr. Krabs, you need to cry a river, build a bridge, and get OVER IT! They should make a "Mr. Krabs version of One Coarse Meal." Then I'd have a favorite episode. Krabs is my least favorite character, and note that no villains, killers, or other evil fish from Bikini Bottom are even on my list of least favorite characters.
So, I might need to stop taking up space. Adios.

Eustace Bagge - Courage the Cowardly Dog

Eustace Bagge is a fictional character from the Cartoon Network animated series Courage the Cowardly Dog. He is a cranky, money-obsessed farmer living in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas, with his wife Muriel and their dog Courage. Although often antagonistic toward Courage, Eustace occasionally relies... read more

This guy has always been grumpy and mad ever since he made his first appearance. He's a farmer who often scares and torments an innocent, cowardly pink dog and neglects his own wife, preferring to watch TV and read newspapers without a care in the world.
He also cares about being rich, as shown by him hoarding weird artifacts (such as King Ramses' slab or a giant atomic carrot). He often messes up during or at the end of the episode, deserving his horrifying fate - though he doesn't seem to remember the incidents afterward.
But by the way, Eustace Bagge was a legend.

Caillou - Caillou

Caillou, which means "pebble" or "stone" in French, is the self-proclaimed "Prince of Imagination." He is a four-year-old boy who serves as the titular main protagonist of the TV series and books of the same name.

Caillou was first voiced by Bryn McAuley from 1997 to 2000, then by Jaclyn Linetsky... read more

Accuracy, it never misses.
Why did I say that? Because Caillou is about as close as you can get to an accurate representation of four-year-olds everywhere: whiny, snobby, selfish, and downright bossy. I have a nephew who's the same way, and I can tell you, he's like a light-skinned version of Caillou! I used to love this show as a kid, but looking back, it had to have been the worst one.

He's so mean. He pinched a newborn! His parents are so dumb. They didn't punish him.

If I were his father, I would've shipped him off to boot camp long ago.

Peter Griffin - Family Guy

Peter Griffin is the main protagonist and titular character of the American animated sitcom Family Guy. Peter is known for being foolish and doing random things for the sake of comedy. His wife, Lois Griffin, often nags him. He didn't pass the third grade, and his father is an Irish man.... read more

He gave Stewie drugs, farted in Meg's face, tried to marry his son Chris to get money, attempted to bond with Stewie by abusing and attempting to kill Lois, destroyed Brian's teeth, shot his own friend in the arm for no reason, shows no remorse for killing people or animals, and destroys other people's property without feeling guilt.
I think he should be ranked higher than Benson and Squidward. Neither of them are that bad. They're just mean because they're stuck in bad jobs with idiot co-workers or employees, and they still have a good side to their personalities. Peter has no reason to treat everyone as mean as he does. I know Family Guy has a lot of mean characters, but what have Cleveland, Joe, or Mort Goldman done to deserve the way they're treated by Peter?

Squidward - Spongebob Squarepants

Squidward Tentacles is a fictional character voiced by actor Rodger Bumpass in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants.

Squidward has a very abrasive attitude, often wanting to be left alone, and he displays a misanthropic nature. He prefers solitude and enjoys playing the... read more

The torture scenes are NOT funny.
Squidward may not be the most likable character or a particular favorite (I can't speak for everyone), but nowadays, I find myself rooting for him more and more instead of, you know, SpongeBob - the main character.
Everyone treats him like crap, so no wonder his outlook on life is bitter and jaded. In the end, I don't blame Squidward. I don't always agree with how he treats others, and he can still be as arrogant and dickish as the rest of the cast at times, but he ALWAYS seems to get the worst end of it all.
Throw him a bone, eh, writers?

I wouldn't put Squidward at #1, but I'm happy he's on here, especially in the top 3. Since Season 6, I just cannot stand Squidward anymore. He's become so rotten, irritable, and self-centered that I can't like him anymore.
Also, his fanbase is the worst. Just the worst. Okay, tied with Tom from Tom and Jerry.

Vicky - The Fairly OddParents

Vicky is one of the main antagonists in the animated television series The Fairly OddParents, created by Butch Hartman. She is a teenage babysitter who regularly torments Timmy Turner, the show's protagonist. Vicky is portrayed as cruel, bossy, and greedy.... read more

How is she not higher?! She literally tries to kill Timmy every time she babysits him. She is the cartoon version of Misty from Pokémon! Why? Because they are both really annoying gingers!

Vicky is an abusive "babysitter" who only acts nice around Timmy's parents so she can be allowed to torture Timmy.

Chris McLean - Total Drama

Chris McLean is a fictional character from the Total Drama Island series, serving as the official host. He makes the campers perform a series of challenges for immunity, which often range from humiliating to dangerous. The character is voiced by Christian Potenza.

Chris McLean is the equivalent of an emperor who makes people suffer for entertainment. To explain, here is a list of some of Chris' sins: He dumped large amounts of chemical waste, he fed expired food to his contestants, and to top it off, he enjoys his contestants' torment.

Three-quarters of the challenges he makes the contestants do aren't even legal.

Watch Season 4 and try not to rage. I should know. I failed.

Benson - Regular Show

Benson Dunwoody is a central character in the Cartoon Network animated series Regular Show. He is a gumball machine who serves as the manager of the park and oversees all the employees, with the possible exception of Pops.... read more

I've always hated him. He threatens to fire Mordecai and Rigby for unforgivable offenses like singing or wanting to bail out of judging pies.
And he has no real excuse either. There are even episodes where he takes sadistic glee in tormenting them (*cough*Best Burger in the World*cough*).

Actually, in a few episodes, he was likable. This is My Jam, and The Regular Show finale two-parter. On a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of being irritating, I would say 4.

I wouldn't say he's mean. He's more aggressive and irritable.

Brian Griffin - Family Guy

Brian H. Griffin, popularly known without his middle initial as Brian Griffin, is a fictional character from the animated television series Family Guy. He is the Griffin family's anthropomorphic pet dog, known for his dry wit, intellectual demeanor, and liberal political views. Brian is voiced by series... read more

?

Glenn Quagmire - Family Guy

Glenn Quagmire, often referred to as just Quagmire, is a character from the animated television series Family Guy. He is known for his hyperactive libido and catchphrase Giggity. Quagmire is a commercial airline pilot and one of Peter Griffin's neighbors and friends.

Quagmire is the worst for being racist, sexist, homophobic, and abusive.
He deserves to get beaten up by Peter, Brian, Joe, and Cleveland.

?

Sue - The Loud House

A heartless woman who really shouldn't be in the care of the elderly.

Flippy - Happy Tree Friends

Flippy is one of the main characters in the web series, Happy Tree Friends, the spin-off series Ka-Pow!, and the video games False Alarm and Deadeye Derby. He is depicted as a green bear who wears military dog tags and a green beret with a checkered crest. Flippy is a former Army soldier who served in... read more

Flippy is perfectly normal, but when his PTSD as a war veteran kicks in, he violently kills everyone he sees.

Are you kidding? His career cost lots of lives, and he even kills people.

Swiper - Dora the Explorer

Swiper is the main antagonist in the children's television show Dora the Explorer, appearing in nearly every episode. He is a clever orange fox who frequently tries to steal important items that Dora needs during her adventures. A distinct "whisking" sound is heard before he shows up.... read more

Since it's a preschool show, he always loses or throws items in an easy-to-reach vicinity, but his plans are definitely mean.

For trying to steal Dora's stuff, even though everyone wants Dora to die.

Swiper is number one on this list. He is super mean.

Bianca DuPree - Beverly Hills Teens

Heather - Total Drama

Heather was a camper and the main antagonist in Total Drama Island, where she competed as a member of the Screaming Gophers. She returned in Total Drama Action as part of the Screaming Gaffers. Heather later became a finalist in Total Drama World Tour, representing Team Amazon and gaining a reputation... read more

Everybody hates Heather because she's mean to Gwen and nasty towards Leshawna. She's the meanest, nastiest of them all.

Heather is mean, but she truly makes the show.

Nelson Muntz - The Simpsons

Nelson Mandela Muntz is a fictional character and the lead school bully from the animated TV series The Simpsons. He is known for his mocking laugh and aggressive behavior toward other students. Nelson first appeared in the episode Bart the General in 1990.

He is a school bully, but in some episodes, he is sort of friendly with others for some reason. He went with Bart on a road trip once.

Angelica Pickles - Rugrats

Angelica Pickles is a cartoon character from the Nickelodeon television shows Rugrats, All Grown Up!, and Rugrats Pre-School Daze. She is one of the original characters and serves as a frequent antagonist in the series. Known for her strong personality and bossy behavior, Angelica often causes trouble... read more

D.W. - Arthur

D.W. Read is a fictional character in the children's television series Arthur, which debuted in 1996. She is the younger sister of the main character, Arthur Read. D.W. is known for her imaginative personality and frequent exclamations that entertain and engage younger viewers.

Lori Loud - The Loud House

Lori Loud is a fictional character from The Loud House. She is the oldest child in the Loud family and often takes on a leadership role among her siblings... read more

Belson - Clarence

Nikki Wong - 6teen

Princess Morbucks - The Powerpuff Girls

She is mean to Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup and is very spoiled.

Rick Sanchez - Rick and Morty

Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, which airs on Adult Swim. He is a genius scientist known for his reckless behavior, dark humor, and adventures across alternate realities. The character was co-created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.

The mean, evil professor deserves to get beaten up by Morty.

Rick may be a genius, but he's a very grouchy scientist.

Chef Hatchet - Total Drama Island

Kevin - Ed, Edd N Eddy

He's one of the biggest reasons why I hate the show.

Mr. Cat - Kaeloo

While his meanness is quite amusing, it is pretty harsh in hindsight. Kaeloo tries to be nice to him, but he is extremely rude to her. Stumpy idolizes him, and he just makes fun of him. Quack Quack does nothing bad to him, yet he violently hurts him.

There was one episode where Mr. Cat tricked everyone into thinking they owed him money and then threatened to murder them (quite literally, with a gun) if they didn't pay him within 24 days.

In the episode "Let's Play Gangster Poker," Mr. Cat tricked Kaeloo and Quack Quack into thinking they owed him money and then threatened to shoot them both since they couldn't pay him. Enough said.