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The stock drama in which someone's aspirations are impossible because of a physical defect. Used for comedy and dark comedy just as much as it is for drama. This is often a crucial turning point in a story, so be warned that there are spoilers below. |
The stock drama in which someone's aspirations are impossible because of a physical defect. Used for comedy and dark comedy just as much as it is for drama. This is often a crucial turning point in a story, so be warned that there are spoilers below. |
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Related to [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]. Subversions and aversions can lead to a [[Handicapped Badass]]. Inversions can be [[Inspirationally Disadvantaged]] or have a [[Disability Superpower]]. If the character gains the defect during their life, then it's a [[Career |
Related to [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]. Subversions and aversions can lead to a [[Handicapped Badass]]. Inversions can be [[Inspirationally Disadvantaged]] or have a [[Disability Superpower]]. If the character gains the defect during their life, then it's a [[Career-Ending Injury]]. |
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[[Sister Trope]] to [[Tragic Dream]], where the aspiration is impossible due to any of a number of things. |
[[Sister Trope]] to [[Tragic Dream]], where the aspiration is impossible due to any of a number of things. |
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Not to be confused with [[All of the Other Reindeer]]. |
Not to be confused with [[All of the Other Reindeer]]. |
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{{examples|Examples}} |
{{examples|Examples}} |
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