A visual retrospective by 20 Minutes explores the trope of 'pestes'—characters who are irritating, manipulative, or overtly sadistic—across iconic films and series. The collection highlights various archetypes, from the 'gentle' pests like Jenny Humphrey in 'Gossip Girl' to the truly malevolent, such as Joffrey Baratheon in 'Game of Thrones'. [1]

Among the most notable examples cited is Nellie Oleson from 'Little House on the Prairie', played by Alison Arngrim, described as a capricious and manipulative child in Walnut Grove who eventually evolves into a more empathetic mother. Similarly, the retrospective identifies Blair Waldorf and Georgina Sparks from 'Gossip Girl' as quintessential 'queens of pests' due to their habits of humming others and creating chaos in Manhattan. [1]

The analysis also includes diverse characters such as Draco Malfoy from the 'Harry Potter' saga, noted for his arrogance and cowardice; the manipulative duo Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil from 'Cruel Intentions'; and the disruptive nature of Reese from 'Malcolm in the Middle'. In animation, Bart Simpson is characterized as a provocative yet likable pest, while the upcoming animated series 'Mortelle Adèle' on Gulli is mentioned as another example of the trope. [1]

Other featured characters include Lavinia from 'A Little Princess', criticized for her arrogance toward Sarah; Edie Britt from 'Desperate Housewives', known for her repeated betrayals; and Regina George from 'Mean Girls', described as the definitive egoist and hypocrite whose personality only shifts after a traumatic accident. [1]

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  1. 20 Minutes EN IMAGES Ces pestes de séries et films cultes qu’on adore détester (parce qu’on est un peu pestouilles aussi)