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A "Mary Sue" is a slang term for what essentially amounts to an abortion of a character. | |||
Said character is; | |||
*An author self-insert | |||
*Destined | |||
*Ultra awesome | |||
*Hated only by characters the audiance is supposed to hate or see as impotent | |||
*An extreme prodigy where it matters | |||
*Deficient in ways unimportant or superficial | |||
*Totally unique, may have an awesome piece of gear or very distinctive markings like a scar or tattoo with a special meaning so they stand out more than anyone in the room | |||
*A loner/rogue agent who also has rank and is in charge | |||
Prequel Anakin Skywalker is often cited as a universally accepted Mary Sue (although some still disagree). | |||
Accusations of Mary Sue often result in a varying degree of [[Skub]]. | |||
The term originates from the main character of an early and well-known Star Trek fanfiction. | |||
Revision as of 21:29, 17 December 2014
A "Mary Sue" is a slang term for what essentially amounts to an abortion of a character. Said character is;
- An author self-insert
- Destined
- Ultra awesome
- Hated only by characters the audiance is supposed to hate or see as impotent
- An extreme prodigy where it matters
- Deficient in ways unimportant or superficial
- Totally unique, may have an awesome piece of gear or very distinctive markings like a scar or tattoo with a special meaning so they stand out more than anyone in the room
- A loner/rogue agent who also has rank and is in charge
Prequel Anakin Skywalker is often cited as a universally accepted Mary Sue (although some still disagree).
Accusations of Mary Sue often result in a varying degree of Skub. The term originates from the main character of an early and well-known Star Trek fanfiction.