Suggestion: Right Hand Cat

The current page image isn't very good. Blofeld is wearing a goofy expression and doesn't really look like the Big Bad, while the cat itself is literally out of focus. I suggest:

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Other suggestions: 2◊ (from The Godfather), 3◊ (from Austin Powers), 4◊ (from Cinderella)

_v Uploaded a new version of each.

edited 12th May '17 3:59:47 AM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.

I don't have much issue with the current. Of the suggestions, I lean toward the Godfather pic, but it's a little grainy or out of focus...same problem as the Dr. Claw pic.

Once again I reiterate: the current one on Diabolical Mastermind would make the best replacement. Still advocating for a switch.

I would like to leave that article out of this discussion. The current on this one isn't good for any page.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.

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I agree with StFan, because not only is that picture perfect for this page, it really isn't an example for Diabolical Mastermind.

Please.

Agreeing with StFan too

edited 20th May '17 11:03:15 PM by Ghilz

There have been two threads about Diabolical Mastermind: ([1] [2]). In the first there was overwhelming support for the "faceless villain" image: "I think this pic perfectly encapsulates the concept" — "I don't think having the DM's face visible is absolutely crucial. In fact, a common gimmick of the trope/role is for the guy's face to be concealed and/or hidden from view of the audience" — "The insignia ring REALLY sells it to me" (x4) — "not being able to see his face looks more sinister. It is a generic DM, rather than a specific example of one" — "Even though the cat is at the centre of the pic, the focus of the pic is on the guy himself"... The second was locked for inactivity, similar suggestion (by the same troper) and no new arguments.

Switching is clearly a bad idea, trying to change two articles at once makes it less likely to get anywhere. It's also important that the current image on RHC wouldn't be good on DM. (And I don't think it's good on RHC either; the OP suggestions are way better.)

edited 21st May '17 1:37:32 AM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.

There are diverging opinions on this one, so I think a crowner would be needed to allow tropers to vote.

I guess the question is whether the trope is about the cats themselves, or a more general tendency for villains to be cat people. In the latter case the current image is fine, since the villain is still the focus of the trope.

And goofy expression or not, Blofield is about as stereotypically supervillain-y as you can make someone without putting them in a gas mask.

That said, I do think this could be better, since he has a pretty obviously evil scar there, and puts a bit more emphasis on the cat.

edited 23rd May '17 8:37:08 PM by XenMon2

Clock expired; closing.

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