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A '''Big Dumb Body''' is a type of controlled [[Body and Host|Host]] that is chosen for physical prowess and ability rather than anything else (usually also being simple minded enough that possession works without a hitch, although you don't need to be smart to have a strong will...)▼
Regarding possessors, a [[The Symbiote|Symbiote]] is an example where the host is usually the bigger and more physical of the two (or more) involved, as opposed to the parasite. While a [[Demonic Possession]] usually has the opposite, where the demon is the source of the host's strength and power, however, a
▲A type of controlled [[Body and Host|Host]] that is chosen for physical prowess and ability rather than anything else (usually also being simple minded enough that possession works without a hitch, although you don't need to be smart to have a strong will...)
Most
▲Regarding possessors, a [[The Symbiote|Symbiote]] is an example where the host is usually the bigger and more physical of the two (or more) involved, as opposed to the parasite. While a [[Demonic Possession]] usually has the opposite, where the demon is the source of the host's strength and power, however, a B.D.B. possessed by such an entity becomes a [[Living Bodysuit]].
In some cases, it's safe to state that a
▲Most B.D.B's are [[Giant Mook]]s or even bodyguards who are forced to take the blame for killing their charge after the possessor has relieved control (though this can end with the B.D.B also being discretely killed off to further suspicion and/or confusion.)
▲In some cases, it's safe to state that a B.D.B is a more powerful version of the standard [[Meat Puppet]], though expected to be less common.
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== Comic Books ==
* The recurring ''[[Justice League of America]]'' enemy General Eiling transferred his mind into the body of the indestructible Shaggy Man. In this case the host's stupidity became a problem, as Eiling's intelligence didn't survive being forced to use the Shaggy Man's tiny brain.
* Johan briefly had one in ''BPRD'' before it was killed by Captain Zombie's jaguar demon form. He's been trying with little success to clone a new one ever since.
== Film ==▼
* [[Master Blaster]] in ''[[Mad Max|Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdrome]]'' was a genius midget on a dumb brute's back.▼
== Literature ==
* In ''[[War of the Spider Queen]]'', Gromph Baenre, the Archmage of Menzoberranzan, once took control of a troll B.D.B to detonate one of several magical traps protecting a traitor Noble House.
* Turns out this is why Yeerks enslaved the Hork-Bajir in ''[[Animorphs]]''.
== Tabletop Games ==
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* The somewhat obscure robotic third person shooter ''[[Metal Arms]]'' has [[Mighty Glacier]] [[Giant Mook]] 'Titan' enemies who are common targets for Glitch's Control Tether—they're considerably more sturdy than Glitch or most of the enemies faced in the game, and great for plowing through enemy squads, at least while they're free of [[Subsystem Damage]].
▲== Film ==
▲* [[Master Blaster]] in [[Mad Max|Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdrome]] was a genius midget on a dumb brute's back.
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