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Most viewers have basic common sense, and one would usually expect the same from characters on TV shows. [[Idiot Ball|Any deviation from such]] usually prompts a [[Face Palm]] and the comment "What an idiot" or similar, thus the entry name.
Most viewers have basic common sense, and one would usually expect the same from characters on TV shows. [[Idiot Ball|Any deviation from such]] usually prompts a [[Face Palm]] and the comment "'''What an Idiot!'''" or similar, thus the entry name.


Can cause [[A Tragedy of Impulsiveness]]. It is also the usual reaction to a character demonstrating especially severe [[Genre Blindness]]. Taking this to the next level, where a character dies or very nearly dies because of their stupidity, is being [[Too Dumb to Live]].
Can cause [[A Tragedy of Impulsiveness]]. It is also the usual reaction to a character demonstrating especially severe [[Genre Blindness]]. Taking this to the next level, where a character dies or very nearly dies because of their stupidity, is being [[Too Dumb to Live]].


Can also be a response to ineffectual contestants on a [[Game Show]].
Can also be a response to ineffectual contestants on a [[Game Show]].
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And please, as tempting as it is to defend your favorite show from forcing the [[Idiot Ball]] into its characters' hands, refrain from making [[Justifying Edit]]s. With a [[Card-Carrying Villain]] or an [[Idiot Hero]] a few of these are to be expected. If the entire show has an [[Idiot Plot]], it goes on that page instead. Also, ''do not assume that something listed here automatically makes it a bad episode''; it is usually more along the lines of "something else that is better could have been done". And, of course, some characters are ''supposed'' to be idiots, in which case we probably don't need a full and complete list of every stupid thing they do; a brief summing up would be more helpful.
And please, as tempting as it is to defend your favorite show from forcing the [[Idiot Ball]] into its characters' hands, refrain from making [[Justifying Edit]]s. With a [[Card-Carrying Villain]] or an [[Idiot Hero]] a few of these are to be expected. If the entire show has an [[Idiot Plot]], it goes on that page instead. Also, ''do not assume that something listed here automatically makes it a bad episode''; it is usually more along the lines of "something else that is better could have been done". And, of course, some characters are ''supposed'' to be idiots, in which case we probably don't need a full and complete list of every stupid thing they do; a brief summing up would be more helpful.


There are also other examples which do not fit the standard idiocy.
There are also other examples which do not fit the standard idiocy.


'''Warning: Spoilers ahead!'''
'''Warning: Spoilers ahead!'''


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* [[What an Idiot!/Anime|Anime and Manga]]
** [[What an Idiot!/Bleach|Bleach]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Comic Books|Comic Books]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Film|Film]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Literature|Literature]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Live Action TV|Live Action TV]]
** [[What an Idiot!/Game Shows|Game Shows]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/Family Feud|Family Feud]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/Family Fortunes|Family Fortunes]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/Match Game|Match Game]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/The Newlywed Game|The Newlywed Game]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/The Price Is Right|The Price Is Right]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/Wheel of Fortune|Wheel of Fortune]]
*** [[What an Idiot!/Who Wants To Be A Millionaire|Who Wants To Be A Millionaire]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Others|Others]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Video Games|Video Games]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Web Original|Web Original]]
* [[What an Idiot!/Western Animation|Western Animation]]
** [[What an Idiot!/Family Guy|Family Guy]]
** [[What an Idiot!/The Simpsons|The Simpsons]]

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Latest revision as of 17:11, 29 February 2024

Most viewers have basic common sense, and one would usually expect the same from characters on TV shows. Any deviation from such usually prompts a Face Palm and the comment "What an Idiot!" or similar, thus the entry name.

Can cause A Tragedy of Impulsiveness. It is also the usual reaction to a character demonstrating especially severe Genre Blindness. Taking this to the next level, where a character dies or very nearly dies because of their stupidity, is being Too Dumb to Live.

Can also be a response to ineffectual contestants on a Game Show.

Common forms of the trope:

And please, as tempting as it is to defend your favorite show from forcing the Idiot Ball into its characters' hands, refrain from making Justifying Edits. With a Card-Carrying Villain or an Idiot Hero a few of these are to be expected. If the entire show has an Idiot Plot, it goes on that page instead. Also, do not assume that something listed here automatically makes it a bad episode; it is usually more along the lines of "something else that is better could have been done". And, of course, some characters are supposed to be idiots, in which case we probably don't need a full and complete list of every stupid thing they do; a brief summing up would be more helpful.

There are also other examples which do not fit the standard idiocy.

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Examples of What an Idiot! are listed on these subpages:
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