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11 | ->'''Smithers:''' And when [Mr. Burns] tried to steal our sunlight, he crossed that line between everyday villainy and cartoonish supervillainy.\ |
12 | '''Dr. Colossus:''' Bah! He was a rank amateur compared to... Dr. Colossus! |
13 | -->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E1WhoShotMrBurnsPartTwo Who Shot Mr. Burns?]]" |
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15 | So you want to become a {{supervillain}}. Here's a handy guide to accomplishing this, in several easy steps! |
16 | * Plot to, and make an attempt to, deprive a population of a basic necessity, such as [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons the sun]], or [[EarthShatteringKaboom the world]]. |
17 | * KickTheDog every chance you get, even if the logic of the action [[FridgeLogic doesn't make any sense]] or is [[StupidEvil detrimental to your goals]]. |
18 | * Hate [[BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad goodness]] and [[EvilCannotStandCuteness puppies]]. |
19 | ** Note: If the reason you hate good and cute things is because it is [[AllergicToGood your weakness]], you are already a cartoonish Supervillain, and need go no further on this list. |
20 | * Have your plans foiled at least once by one or more of the following: |
21 | ** A [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits rag tag group of freedom fighters]]. |
22 | ** a DoAnythingRobot |
23 | ** [[RecruitTeenagersWithAttitude Teenagers with attitude]]. |
24 | ** A FarmBoy. |
25 | ** [[YouMeddlingKids Meddling kids]]. |
26 | ** A TalkingAnimal |
27 | ** A reluctant [[TheEveryman everyman]] out of his element. |
28 | ** Some combination of the above. |
29 | * Have a new plot every week for the aforementioned group(s) to foil. |
30 | * Have a theme or a gimmick; something as broad as "MadScientist who wants to {{take over the world}}/[[TakeOverTheCity city]]/[[WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb Tri-State Area]]" works if pursued with style and variety, but you really want to have a theme -- [[Franchise/{{Batman}} ice and coldness, or riddles, for instance]]. |
31 | * [[TheGrinch Hate Christmas]]. Other holidays are allowed, but Christmas is a must. |
32 | * [[StrawCharacter Join a political party the writer dislikes]]. |
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34 | There is one thing you must ''never, ever do'' to be a true Cartoonish Supervillain: |
35 | * [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption Succeed]]. |
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37 | This doesn't mean you have to fail at ''every'' step of your plan, because it's a well known fact that YouCantThwartStageOne. You'll probably get to rob the bank or build the DoomsdayDevice, and you [[VillainExitStageLeft usually get to escape]] when it goes pear-shaped. But beyond that, you're pretty much screwed. Don't forget to [[AngryFistShake shake your fist]], [[WeWillMeetAgain swear you'll be back]] and [[NeverRecycleYourSchemes never re-use any of your old plans]]. It's all part of the {{supervillain}} flair. |
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39 | '''Warning''': If you somehow end up in a [[{{Postmodernism}} Post-modern work]], [[NotSoHarmlessVillain expect sudden success]], but also expect to face lots of [[{{Deconstruction}} real-life consequences]] of actually leading a criminal organization or villainous movement. Then again, you might end up on top due to people feeling that EvilIsCool, so enjoy it while it lasts. |
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