[Knitting Nana]

Or maybe they just dont like him because he is a sulky, sly, childish, boring hypocrite.

How are they 'knocking him off the top spot' by being (justifiably) annoyed with him? That doesnt even make sense. If they were 'playing a game' they would hide how they feel and butt kiss.

The only threatening thing about him is the threat that you would be bored into a coma in his presence.