Rudolph’s Nose trope.
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Kyle@lemdro.id 2 months ago
“This character is a freak, let’s make fun of them for being different, even run them out of town.” Character saves their lives, usually using the thing that makes them different “Hey everyone, this character is the best, we love them!”
Acceptable theoretical moral: Love everyone. Actual implied moral: Love everyone because you’ll never know when they might be useful to you.
stretch2m@infosec.pub 2 months ago
Kyle@lemdro.id 2 months ago
Exactly. HATED that and the Clifford books as a kid for that reason.
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
It’s also kinda harmful to disabled people. The implication is they can only be accepted if they prove themselves exceptional
Kyle@lemdro.id 2 months ago
Right???
MadameBisaster@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
Or worse only love them after they proved helpful
Kyle@lemdro.id 2 months ago
It’s so gross.
T156@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Almost as bad is if they get treated worse for saving the town, with the townspeople blaming them for any collateral damage.