Petty Evil

Grow up, dude.

The worst form of evil in fiction. Jerkass Villains, Monsters, and people can all be defined as Petty Evil as they commit Petty Crimes against anyone unfortunate enough to encounter them. Although Petty Evil is often viewed as no more than a minor annoyance, Jerkass Monsters are a good example of how it can tear whole cities to shreds. If a Villain is considered Petty Evil, the Hero might not really take them seriously since they're too much of a non-threat to cause any real damage to anyone. It'd be best for the creators to not make a Petty Evil Villain the focal antagonist because the audience may mock them just as much as their enemies. Even if they have a solid backstory that explains their Petty Crimes, they will still fall flat.