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94.174.54.232 Since: Dec, 1969
2011-05-04 17:30:46

Couple more examples (I've half-written the trope already, here!)

The Fifth Element - Leeloo magically producing a gun after Korben tries to kiss her while she's asleep.

The Bone Collector - "there's a law against molesting the handicapped"

I'm fairly sure Clint Eastwood does this in one of the Spaghetti Westerns, too, as he often appears asleep under his hat, but seldom is.

Edited by 94.174.54.232
Chariset Since: Jan, 2001
2011-05-04 17:32:00

Instant Waking Skills is related, as are Super-Reflexes and Kung-Fu Clairvoyance

As for feigning sleep, I think Playing Possum would cover it.

94.174.54.232 Since: Dec, 1969
2011-05-04 17:37:00

Yep, that's pretty good, thanks. Of course, none of my examples are listed in any of the tropes, but I can see how they might apply. :-)

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