The Scapegoat: Dexter and Erin blamed him for the failure of the Pop-Up challenge despite the fact that Cornelius was working while the goofed of in the breakroom
My Greatest Second Chance: Received the Tim Gunn save and proceeded to win the another challenge and wasn't eliminated until the week before the finale
Twofer Token Minority: He's half African-American and half Chinese, telling to the audience that people used to make fun of him as a child because of his Chinese name. In addition, he is one of the few straight male designers.
Can't Take Criticism: refuses to stray from his ready to wear philosophy and therefore refuses to accept Tim Gunns critique to give his garment more volume.