Lazy Hollywood Shortcuts, Explained With Diagrams

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You probably already know that movie and TV characters are formulaic. But what you may not realize is that everything about them is some sort of shorthand. And almost none of it makes sense. Don't believe us? Don't worry, we drew you some diagrams.

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LOVEABLE ROGUE CHEAT SHEET Drives a motorcycle, obsessed with his hair, thrives on attention, gets the girl, and sweet to animals. CRACKED COM

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CRACKED C COM CHILDREN IN WES ANDERSON MOVIES Divingfor SunkenTreasure Coustr - LOVE THEATER - DRESS AND ACT LIKE ADULTS - INTERESTED IN QUIRKY STUFF

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competitive SANTIAGO PERALT brunette 77 OUTLINE FOR THE ADORKABLE CHARACTER OT AMY CANTINO nerdy neat freak CRACKED COM

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CRIC The Anime Protagonist Binge Eats Food Mostly Oversleeps Very stupid Mostly Getting In Trouble But Always stronger Than The Supporting Characters

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COMIC RELIEF CHARACTER SHORTCUTS. Thick Smart O accent Awkward Has a around 'bromance women

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CLotHES REVEALING BAD Boy MAP FROM GIRLY GIRL TO BUSINESS WOMAN SHORT HAIR GREAT JoB

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on tonight's episode of TELEVISION CRIME DRAMA We gotta catch the bad guy. with very special guest TWITCHY HIGH PROFILE ACTOR (accompanied by creepy m

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The good guy who turns out to be one of the bad guys. Appears nervous or quiet on the outside. Penetrating stare. Wears unremarkable clothing. CRACKED

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TELL TO HOW A IF YOU'RE SPIDERMN VILLAIN! MOVE FORCED PAST CONNECTION WITH PETER PARKER... TRAGIC VILLAIN WHO DIDN'T MEAN TO END UP A BADDIE... ILIS/S

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SIDEKICK CHECKLIST WEARS GLASSES TOTAL PUSHOVER DRESSES FUNNY BUTT OF JOKES VICTIM OF BULLYING CRAGKEDCOM

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BLUEPRINTS FOR THE WISE ONE calming voice skillful beard impressive pet badass CRACKED COM

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CLASSIC 80'S FLICK CHECKLIST SICK WHITE KID LEADS ADVENTURE MOM IS F'ING CLUELESS SIDEKICK WANTS TO GO HOME LITTLE MAN. BIG KISS. CRAGKEDCON LET'S SEE