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They approach the apparent corpse, or corpse is brought to them via [[The Body Bag Trick]]. As they stand over them, the "corpse" [[Eye Awaken|opens their eyes]]. And beats them up. |
They approach the apparent corpse, or corpse is brought to them via [[The Body Bag Trick]]. As they stand over them, the "corpse" [[Eye Awaken|opens their eyes]]. And beats them up. |
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In the [[Real Life]], this is a ''war crime'' and has been since 1977. [[ |
In the [[Real Life]], this is a ''war crime'' and has been since 1977. [[The Laws and Customs of War]] state that those soldiers that are ''hors de combat'' ("out of the fight") a category that includes prisoners, the severely wounded, the dead and ejecting aircrew -- although not paratroopers -- [[Would Not Shoot a Civilian|are not]] [[Kick Them While They Are Down|to be attacked]]. Feigning that status is perfidy and highly illegal, since it would lead to the other side [[Coup De Grace|killing the genuinely wounded]] [[Leave No Survivors|on the spot]] (which is a war crime too) to make sure. Of course, fictionally (and [[Real Life|non-fictionally]]), you're often up against people who aren't signatories to the Geneva Conventions... |
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Although, playing dead in [[Real Life]] does have its quirks in specific situations. Such as when being confronted by certain animals, like [[Everything's Worse with Bears|bears]], who are hardwired to mostly take interest in prey that look alive and kicking. If you can pull it off long enough, the animal in question will most likely leave your body alone, giving you a chance to escape. |
Although, playing dead in [[Real Life]] does have its quirks in specific situations. Such as when being confronted by certain animals, like [[Everything's Worse with Bears|bears]], who are hardwired to mostly take interest in prey that look alive and kicking. If you can pull it off long enough, the animal in question will most likely leave your body alone, giving you a chance to escape. |
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