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Author: Prime32

Aug 10th 2012 at 4:09:35 PM

BishonenLine should be noted as a related trope.

RealLife examples:
* "All or nothing" armor strategies. If something's armor isn't strong enough to withstand a direct hit from the weapons it's expected to face, then it's better not to give it any armor at all and enjoy the benefits of lighter weight.
* Modern fighter jets are deliberately made less aerodynamic so that they can be more easily maneuvered.
* Silencers reduce the noise generated by rifles, but the best weapons that have been developed for silent work are... crossbows with rifle scopes.

Other
* In ''{{Veritas}}'', after spending long periods training to purify his {{Ki}} flow, Gangryong discovers that he gets much better results if he deliberately clogs the flow until it bursts and washes out his system. Overlaps with DangerousForbiddenTechnique, since timing it wrong could kill him.
* In ''StarTrekVoyager'' the ship's engine and hull get improved using technology based on a carburetor and the hull of the Titanic, respectively.