Ravenous Sophovore
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And for the record? I don't see the problem in Distressed Dude, either. I may prefer the damsels, but I also expect there to be things that certain characters cannot handle given certain tactical situations, to be honest.
Edited by Aurabolt
Funny how this tends to make the rescuers seem completely ineffective or useless at their jobs. Its annoying because everyone should have a chance to shine, male and female. And yeah, I do like Distressed Damsel because I still think it isn't as bad as people think it is. Nothing says that the girl can't protect themselves or save themselves, but at least don't make the other characters seem less capable at the same time. Isn't right.
The following Zero Context Examples need fleshing out:
- Played completely seriously in Shrek: The Final Chapter.
- It's been around since The Ransom Of Red Chief, which makes it Older Than Radio.
- Happens to Diana in an episode of White Collar.
Waiting on a TRS slot? Finishing off one of these cleaning efforts will usually open one up.