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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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