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GinaInTheKingsRoad Since: Jan, 2001
2012-01-23 00:50:10

Beware the Quiet Ones? I don't think that's quite it, but it seems closest. This is definitely a trope, although most of the examples are actually of a series'/film's main character being the quiet one- Doc Martin and Foyle of Foyles War in particular, and probably Smiley of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Edited by GinaInTheKingsRoad Dramaturg, troper, theatre reviewer. (Please hire me.)
ZombieAladdin Since: Nov, 2010
2012-01-23 01:57:09

There doesn't seem to be one. Calvin Coolidge (U.S. President number...30 if I counted correctly) is by far the most well-known example of a person who's like that, and if there isn't a trope on the list describing him, it's probably not on this site.

TheInferno Since: Jul, 2010
2012-01-23 08:38:08

Sounds like something that would be a super trope of Precision F-Strike?

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Chariset Since: Jan, 2001
2012-01-23 14:14:36

O.O.C. Is Serious Business is related.

Essentially this is The Quiet One or The Stoic in all its trope-y glory. This character is established as uncommunicative, so if they speak, it's important; if they start to show obvious joy or fear, run. Likewise, the Motor Mouth may chatter at the drop of a hat, but his or her silence is incredibly meaningful.

Edited by Chariset
kenshinta Since: Jul, 2011
2012-01-23 18:03:23

Cesario spent the entire anime being The Quiet One. Then on the last episode, he finally speaks about an important plot point. It's so unlike him that even his own partner is stunned into silence.

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