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dRoy
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02:07:47 AM Jul 31st 2010
Why can't we just call this trope Quirky But Competent? That sounds a lot easier to understand at the first glance. Besides, the title makes it sounds like it has to do with deskworkers, teachers, lawyers, and professors, while it can be applied to any profession, like ninjas.
TrevMUN
08:20:19 AM Sep 1st 2010
edited by TrevMUN
I don't see the point in renaming it. The fact you easily named a whole bunch of professions other than lawyers is why; the name of this trope is easy enough to understand, especially when they see the example image. Yes, it's a reference to a character from Boston Legal, but unlike other tropes that had to be renamed, this one isn't using a specific name or place from a series in its title, just a concept. One that's pretty easy to get.

On the other hand, I think the trope introduction is suffering from a case of Wiki Schizophrenia:

"Of course, in the real world, such people are usually kept under far too much scrutiny to complete the programs that would get them into such a position, but fortunately, in TV Land There Are No Therapists to do that. Of course, the scrutinizers themselves sometimes ignore quirks that have no relevance to the completion of a program or degree, even in Real Life. While you are unlikely to see something as extreme as a Bunny Ears wearing lawyer, there is a truth that many employees survive because of this."

It comes across like this:

"Of course, this kind of thing is impossible in reality! Tropes Are Bad, don'chaknow? Therapists swiftly weed out anyone who's even somewhat quirky—oh wait no! Of course, I'm completely wrong! There's plenty of competent quirky people in real life!"

Now, just picture Trope-tan saying all that in a Valley Girl voice.

I ... think I'll go take care of that.
LordAaronus
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10:21:13 PM Apr 24th 2011
' The Bunny-Ears Lawyer might not answer unless addressed as "Grand Duchess Abigail Chester Wilson Snapdragon Lemmywinks Brian Brain Mc Fisticuffs the Negative 10th." '

Is this based on an actual quote or something, cos I distinctly remember the words 'Chester' 'Snapdragon' 'Mc Fisticuffs' from Whose Line Is It Anyway.
fracassio
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04:54:29 AM Oct 24th 2011
Wouldn't Sheldon be a AvertedTrope aversion of that trope? I must confess i'm not a big fan of the show (actually, I have a growing dislike for it), but as far as I know, Sheldon got fired because of his attitude and not only wasn't hired by another univerity/institute, but only got his job back by begging. Also, although is implied he is a genius on his field, it doesn't seem he has that much recognition on it.

So, I can only assume two possibilities: 1 - He is not as intelligent as implied. 2 - His quirks are not compensated by his intelligence.

In either way, he wouldn't be a Bunny Ears Lawyer.
fracassio
07:48:31 PM Jan 12th 2012
Since no one said nothing, I posted an observation on Sheldon's note. Let's see how this will turn out.
fracassio
07:53:50 AM Feb 3rd 2012
I'ts been a while and no one contested it. I'm changing Sheldon's case as an aversion.
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