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Usually occurs only in literary fiction, because unmemorable and nondescript actors are hard to find and not particularly rewarding to film. When it does appear in a visual medium, the nondescriptness will often be an [[Informed Ability]] for just that reason.
This can be used to help the reader/viewer/player to imagine the character as themselves, resulting in a [[Featureless Protagonist]]. Related to [[He Who Must Not Be Seen]]. Compare [[The Generic Guy]], [[The Spook]], [[Suspect Is Hatless]]. Occasionally [[The Men in Black]] achieve this.
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== Anime & Manga ==
* Ishimaru from ''[[Eyeshield 21]]'' is frequently described as incredibly plain, often going unnoticed by teammates and even opposing players while on the field. The Devil Bats sometimes use this to their advantage by including him in crucial plays.
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