Self-Propelled Barrier of Stupidity: Difference between revisions

A non-critical minor character whose sole purpose is to make things harder for the Hero(es) to achieve their goal and cause complications along the way. There is no way to educate, negotiate with or otherwise talk sense to a [[Self Propelled Barrier of Stupidity|'''SPBofS]]''', and this is apparent to the audience from the moment they appear. This is often the abusive sibling or baby sitter. Can also be an [[Obstructive Bureaucrat|uncaring government bureaucrat]], the [[Stupid Boss]], or the school principal (when not a key character in the story). A [[Self Propelled Barrier of Stupidity|'''SPBofS]]''' need not be in a defined position of authority over the protagonist. Unlike [[The Millstone]], the [[Self Propelled Barrier of Stupidity|'''SPBofS]]''' is an outside obstacle, rather than a member of the protagonist's adventure troupe who inadvertently screws things up. Also, [[The Millstone]] is usually a more developed and well-rounded figure, with a backstory, etc.

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