As good as an example as that character is, the picture doesn't really describe anything unless you're familiar with the show. The only way I can think of to show this trope is to have a montage of the same character in a bunch of different situations making the same face.
edited 19th Feb '11 8:01:54 AM by JapaneseTeeth
Reaction Image RepositoryThat, or one of those famous Japanese characters' expressions charts, like for example this one
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(Not the best example out there I admit though, she does have slight variations in there, just showing it for demonstration of what I'm talking about)
EDIT: I translated the demo chart in English
◊, for more clarity's sake.
edited 19th Feb '11 8:37:23 AM by AceNoctali
"Your kindness gives me the presentiment I can be reborn. Now, I want to believe at least in you." - Kaori YaeOoooh, wait. The definition specifically says that this is when the character is unable to move their face, due to scarring, nerve damage or something similar. Not simply when it's an artistic choice by the artist.
"Nerve damage or scars prevent him from showing any expression. Nothing, from abject terror to astounded delight to overwhelming fury to soul-shaking grief, can change his face. (Tears may be possible.) ... May be a result of surgery — usually cosmetic surgery. ..."
edited 19th Feb '11 9:11:34 AM by Madrugada
^ Aw crap. In that light, I wonder if that's even picturable.
"Your kindness gives me the presentiment I can be reborn. Now, I want to believe at least in you." - Kaori YaeThe first thing that came to mind is the title character
◊ from Mr Sardonicus. There's also Gwynplaine from The Man Who Laughs; a couple
◊ of examples
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Oooof, I'm taking back what I said. Mr Sardonicus looks perfect for this.
"Your kindness gives me the presentiment I can be reborn. Now, I want to believe at least in you." - Kaori YaeSardonicus would be good. The makeup on the rest of his face makes it pretty clear that it's the scarring that causes the fixed smile.
Jonah Hex
◊ (comic book version) might also work.
edited 19th Feb '11 9:47:05 AM by Madrugada
Ah, people are putting up the examples quickly. I was going to suggest The Man Who Laughs, who was also an inspiration for The Joker.
I think Mr. Sardonicus is pretty great, though. The Man Who Laughs (and, often, The Joker) looks like he might be able to change his face, but it's pretty obvious that Sardonicus can't.
Jet-a-Reeno!I prefer the Gwynplaine images because they show he probably wants to have a different expression.
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Yeah, that occurred to me too. The Sardonicus image where you get a good look at him also gives you too good a look at him.
Not debating the need to change the image, though since Kyuubey otherwise fits the trope perfectly (his fixed expression, and how disturbing it is, is one of the most noticeable things about him) would it be possible to at least tweak the writeup a little so that it doesn't make such a point that it's specifically about humans? There've got to be plenty of other examples of nonhumans who don't change their expressions to the extent it becomes a thing, and it strikes me that it's otherwise a little narrow.
Probably talking about Weiss Kreuz.Though I love the Sardonicus image I think the second Man Who Laughs One actually shows it can't be changed. It's the eyebrows, whereas the Sardonicus one... could just be really happy in a surreal kind of way.
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EDIT: The title should be "Contradicts description".Thanks for changing the title.If the first words in the trope description are "He's human.", i doubt the best choice for an image is whatever this is:
edited 19th Feb '11 9:18:27 AM by EgregiousEric
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