#the comedic potential... high

[personasillies]

horrifying concept spawned from the cross of the “joker is from inaba” hc and the idea of teddie eventually going to school

#persona 5 #persona 4 #teddie p4 #akira kurusu #ren amamiya #navi art #the persona timeline is so fun to think about #he’d instantly know morgana’s whole deal and be extremely . Teddie about it #listen he really wouldn’t have a Reason to go to school if he stayed her just do mascot stuff but #but it would be so funny. comedic potential > reasoning #i say middle school first bc let’s be real. he would not fucking survive being thrown straight into high school he would explode

[heart-democracy]

I'd love if in a future season they do an episode of the clones meeting their clone parents through some time travel shenanigans, and Topher tries to kill Columbus despite knowing that if he dies early, he won't be famous enough to have a clone in the first place, meaning Topher would retroactively kill himself. He succeeds, however, Topher still lives and is told he was cloned from someone else, leading to some major identity issues, but at the end of the episode it's revealed that their clone parents were just actors hired by the board of shadowy figures in an attempt to coach the clones in "the right direction", everyone is relieved except for Topher who realizes he killed a random guy.

#Clone high #Don't get me wrong I don't want it played for angst I think the potential comedic value would be insane #Frida & maybe Joan putting 2 n 2 together to realize they aren't their true clone parents. Meanwhile JFK/Cleo have the time of their lives #Harriet and Confucius having the WORST time of their lives feeling incapable of living up to their legacies #Meanwhile Abe is blissfully unaware and thinks even by the end of the episode that he met the real Abraham Lincoln #Text

[six-of-cringe]

Of course the crows would continue having a blast making fun of rich high society Kerch stuff post-canon, but considering that Wylan has zero idea of what normal looks like, having only ever been either in a super rich but super detrimental household or homeless, everything would be a fun little game of "Is This a 'Rich People' Thing or Is This a 'Jan van Eck is Fucking Insane' Thing?"

Like the crows would be just teasing about galas and bed warmers but when Wylan tries to roll with it he accidentally ends up whipping out the most deranged occurrences imaginable which were not, in fact, the ✨Silly Rich Person Tingz✨ he thought they were.

#this has the potential to be so comedic but so sad at the exact same time #wylan would see a 9yo mercher's kid call their dad da instead of sir and be like. i believe i have just witnessed a high society faux pas #the crows just wanna poke a lil fun but wylan keeps killing the mood by mistake #some things are rich people things that wylan accepted as normal things #some things are your father hoping you will die #which is it? guess Wylan and his plucky band of silly goofy friends will have to find out! likely over the course of many years! #'who's gonna tell him' - everyone else in the conversation #i am writing this instead of eating dinner. somebody push me out of bed and then down the stiars #wylan van eck #jan van eck #six of crows #soc #shadow and bone #six of crows memes #soc shitpost #except it's a little more verbose and a bit more of a bummer than a shitpost

[jester-step]

12 episodes into fantasy high and i NEED fabian and aelwyn toxic situationship content

#god they are so fucking funny #never knew i needed them together until i saw it happen in front of my very eyes #i’m glad lou immediately saw the comedic potential and ran straight for it #fantasy high #fantasy high freshman year #fabian seacaster #aelwyn abernant #they would be sooo terrible together #alexa play bad idea right! by olivia rodrigo

[helpfulbug]

I'm kinda sad that there's no spike dawn shenanigans in s6 like I know he and buffy are busy being toxic but COME ONNNN he was taking care of her for almost a year before that.....

#also the comedic potential of spike showing up at a Sunnydale high school and any of the staff recognizing him from the infamous parent #teacher conference like hes in the same outfit. #also i KNOW dawn would be boasting about knowing someone like spike like she is 15..... #btvs #luna.txt

[nomsfaultau]

would you like to be two people who betray each other because they both believe it’s for the greater good (that’s what I mean)

also I’m down with the second option too

I think we’d have to solve the age old question of whether a moral quandary or oozing amalgamation begging to be put out of their misery is sexier. Either way sign me up baby!

#Ask #I think a Tommy Techno abomination would find themselves extremely irritating #High comedic potential tho

[betawooper]

yoo joo in the 41st regression: in order to get the breaking the sky sword saint on my side as quickly and efficiently as possible i need to obtain the gender changing skill as soon as i can to train my swordsmanship techniques before our first encounter even if that means other incarnations during the scenarios will be confused by the subject of my gender

yoo joo: and no it does not say anything about me as a person when i never clarify or correct them

seolhwa:

the constellation who likes to change genders:

dokja, reading this: im going to go Insane-

#me too bitch #again the comedic potential of this concept is so fucking high #ive decided to add some more worldbuilding in the 41st where yoo joo actually gets the skill after the 5th scenario #which is way earlier than other regressions #like ridiculously early like girl okay #sauce reads orv #transfem yjh au #transfem yoo joo au

[lorillee]

kuzan and sakazuki for the duo bingo?

one day. oda will explain what happened on punk hazard and why akainu let aojiki live. the answer is definitely not "admiral friendship!!!" like i desperately want it to be, but i need i need to know

#anyways i feel like. i feel like everybody ever sleeps on the comedic potential of the marines just in general #my personal favorite interpretation of the og admirals dynamic is #akainu: wants to be the Guy In Charge. his way or you just die theres no highway. easy to tick off #aokiji: wants to literally do nothing but the problem is akainus way is so bad that he feels the need to step up and try to take control #while simultaneously doing as little as humanly possible #kizaru: seems like hes just going along with whoevers leading the pack and accidentally starts fights between aokiji & akainu #but the truth is that he is very purposely is starting fights between aokiji and akainu because its extremely entertaining #but does it just subtly enough that it seems like an accident unless you see the patterns and think about it too hard #and is also high 24/7. just for fun #he is in it for a laugh . thats his motto in life i think #either way i want to stick them in a room together and watch them fight but i think they should also care about each other #but also fight #ask game answers #autisticcaterpillar #thank u!!!

[kingvamps]

imagine after an incident at a hospital where you were transported to the moon and almost ran out of air to breathe because of aliens you move from london to gloucester because the rate of aliens there is significantly lower, and then years later the SAME ALIENS come back and start doing that fucking stamp shit again. i'd lose my damn mind

#sorry the comedic potential here is very high. #doctor who #rambles

[xystonantzintla]

[general pryde opens communications] "hi chat. here's what a xyston can do" [coruscant planetary shield gets wiped in 3.4 seconds flat] "we could also do this to your now-unprotected planet if we wanted" "…oh and did i mention we have approximately ten thousand of these?"

#instead of destroying kijimi #this is what the final order shouldve done #would the galaxy fleet still attack exegol? maybe #but this wouldve been 110% funnier #like #if you wanna let the galaxy know youre back. dont just like #beat the crap out of coruscant's planetary shields in record time #star wars #the rise of skywalker #i almost want to write an au based on this it has such high comedic potential #xys rambles

[your-talos-is-problematic]

notice me horton has no right to be this good of an audition song it is literally from seussical the musical

#comedic acting #sincere acting #high notes #comedic singing #potential for stylization #easy to remember #flattering #good for multiple soprano vocal types #SHE HAS EVERYTHING BUT SHES SUNG BY A BIRD #not tes

[tit-mouse]

I’ve got,,, opinions

#sonic #tier list #most people are putting sonjet in comedic value but I can see the potential!!!!!! the genuine!!! #jet with extreme gear giving sonic a real challenge and thrill no one else can give him (without life threatening scenarios) #Sonics heart being the most difficult and most valuable treasure hunt jets ever had #I’ve never actually gotten through the entirety of 90% of the games so I might spitting bullshit #but I’ve got a gut feeling #that’s what I go off of with most ships #thats why sonelise is so high despite alot of the potential they had was squandered I think :( #I think they could have something.. something about loneliness and vulnerability.. about knowing something no one else does.. #people don’t get them like I do

[neuviliette]

Focalors: I want this to be done this way. Neuvillette: I think not. Focalors: What?! Why not!? Neuvillette: It is unethical and illegal, so no. Focalors: ... I'm cutting half your pay this month just for that. Neuvillette: ????

#out. #pleas e the potential for these two #to be comedic gol d is so high #and i want it so bad awraxa

[queenofapeacefuldawn]

I read on Twilight's wiki page that Endo always intended on him having a high paying job (like a doctor or a lawyer) and in the end he chose to make Loid a psychiatrist due to his affinity for psychology.

And can I say. Lawyer Loid was such a missed opportunity. So much comedic potential.

Like. you have Loid Forger, notorious in the firm for winning every case that comes across him, due to his clear and concise arguments and knowledge of the law. Then you look at his home life and see that this man can't win an argument against his four six year old daughter. The minute her eyes turn teary he folds so easily. Like. That's comedy gold.

And I feel like on first meeting Yuri would hate him even more. Like, I feel like Yuri's the type of guy who goes, "a defense attorney? AKA a professional liar?" (← is a cop lying to his sister about his job) and his internal monologue just goes, "what does yor see in him? sure, he's handsome, smart, popular in his firm--" [angrily munching on food Loid made him]

And there's news of a murder on several news channels while they're having dinner one day, and the news agency names the suspect and Loid offhandedly goes, "Oh, my firm handled that" (I have to mention my work life for the mission, so they dont suspect I'm anything but a lawyer), and Yor goes, "I don't think a man his height could have done that. Look at the blood splatter. Had to be someone taller" And Loid's looking at her like: 👁️👁️, and Yor fumbles with, "Oh, Yuri used to love those detective shows when we were kids" and Loid's like, "anything you say <3. do you want some more chicken?"

And, logically, if he's assigned to a popular/high-profile enough firm, there's a higher likelihood of him making contact with high-profile businesspeople (sure they have their own legal teams, but for a consultation or something?) rather than a psychiatrist. (Again, my own opinion)

But the only downside is whenever he pulls some medical shit he cant go, "Oh, I learned that in med school" but the natural excuse can be "oh, i was a sergeant, i learned some basic medical knowledge during the war"

Anyway. Lawyer Loid could have been peak comedy.

#[bangs on sxf fandom's door] guys hear me out wait where are you going come ba- #spy x family #spy x family manga #spy x family anime #sxf #sxf manga #sxf anime #loid forger #agent twilight #yor forger #thorn princess #anya forger #subject 007 #yuri briar

[smallishbeansshouldwinplease]

3L Scott meets LimL Scott

Wouldn't there be such a high level of comedic potential if each life series version of every character was a separate entity? As in, their only impression of the people around them are ONLY the ones in that specific life series. Ex. Tango & Jimmy being Ranchers Duo in DL but being practically strangers in 3L.

Anyways Mean Gills has been rotting my brain. I have an exam due in like a week or two.

#limited life smp #limited life fanart #limlife #limited life #3rd life #third life #3lsmp #mean gills #limited life mean gills #flower husbands #third life scott #limited life scott #smajor1995 #dangthatsalongname #scott smajor #limited life martyn #third life martyn #martyn inthelittlewood #inthelittlewood #limited life jimmy #3rd life jimmy #jimmy solidarity #solidaritygaming

[perpetual-stories]

How to Use Character Flaws to Enrich Your Writing

Readers identify with characters who are relatable and peppered with imperfections. When a writer crafts believable character flaws, they open the door to interesting conflict, engaging personalities, and ample character development.

What Is a Character Flaw?

A character flaw is a trait that prevents a character from being perfect.

Sometimes this fatal flaw leads to a character’s demise or at least undercuts their character strengths and presents a prominent setback they must overcome.

Any character can have flaws, including a protagonist, antagonist, love interest, confidant, deuteragonist, tertiary character, or foil.

Why Give Your Characters Flaws?

A character’s flaws serve many functions, particularly ensuring that the character is relatable and engaged in inner conflict. Carefully crafted flaws can do the following:

Make the character relatable to an audience of readers or viewers

Present an obstacle that must be overcome during the course of the story

Create character weaknesses that another character in the story can exploit

Create an obstacle that prevents a character from immediately solving a conflict

Set off a character arc that allows a character to grow and change

Provide quirks that distinguish characters from one another and make them memorable to audiences

Emphasize broader themes that are amplified via specific character flaws

Create comedy—from Homer Simpson to Michael Scott, the best comedic characters are hopelessly flawed

What Is an Example of a Character Flaw?

In the Thomas Harris novel The Silence of the Lambs (and its subsequent film adaptation by director Jonathan Demme), Hannibal Lecter has what could charitably be called a personality disorder: He is a cannibal and a sadomasochist.

Lecter’s character flaws, however, are somewhat offset by his brilliant mind, which he uses to help the main character, Clarice Starling, apprehend a serial killer tormenting Appalachia.

Lecter is an example of how in fiction, even characters with the most severe personality flaws can embody a degree of three-dimensionality.

12 Character Flaws to Use in Your Writing

The array of possible character flaws is boundless. Here are 12 time-tested character traits that inherently generate conflict:

Perfectionism: A finicky perfectionist is never satisfied. They can rarely accept that a project has been completed, and they rarely accept the finished work of others. Perfectionism is a great flaw for a detective, a doctor, or an office worker.

A know-it-all attitude: An arrogant, self-righteous know-it-all has great potential to fall flat on their face, whether comically or dramatically. High school stories often feature a know-it-all foil to the main character. These archetypes work particularly well in comedy, especially when the know-it-all suffers from a broader lack of intelligence.

An inability to move on from the past: Many police procedurals and superhero stories feature heroes haunted by their past, such as murdered parents or the victim they could not save. This major flaw presents obstacles as they work to solve crimes—but when the obstacles are overcome, the story’s happy ending feels earned.

Laziness: Laziness is a flaw that leads to obvious conflict, some of which can be quite funny. Lazy sloth detectives and doctors can be either hilarious or the source of grave conflict, depending on the tone of your storytelling. A lazy character in a position of authority can generate a lot of tension for your plot.

Physical vulnerability: Some characters suffer from a physical weakness that can escalate into a fatal flaw. Superman’s tendency to wilt in the presence of kryptonite hamstrings him, while the great warrior Achilles was undone by his fabled heel.

Low self esteem: People who fundamentally dislike themselves make for fascinating characters. Jesse Pinkman’s self-loathing leads him down all sorts of dangerous paths in Breaking Bad. On the other end of the spectrum, the young adult author Judy Bloom has crafted gorgeous character arcs from youthful characters, like Linda Fischer in Blubber, who begin their journeys with low self esteem.

Vanity: Vanity is the undoing of many real world characters, and so it also works beautifully in fiction. Politicians, artists, models, and athletes in stories are routinely undone by vanity as they gradually develop a bad reputation. Ordinary people can be wrecked by vanity as well, so it’s a common character flaw in many forms of fiction.

Lust for power: Unbridled thirst for power has undone many a character, from Mr. Kurtz in Heart of Darkness to Frank Underwood in House of Cards. Power is intoxicating, and characters who seek it are both relatable and easy sources of conflict.

Lack of maturity: Many character arcs begin with a person in a hopeless state of immaturity who then grows over the course of the story. Immaturity can also manifest as rudeness, like when a bigmouth makes tactless remarks.

Fear: Common in action dramas and comedies alike, fear—be it cowardice in the face of duty, a specific phobia of spiders, or an irrational fear—is a great character flaw that naturally drives a story.

Hedonism: Some characters cannot resist temptation, whether that involves an illicit drug, food, or a fetish. Sometimes this excessive desire is due to addiction—it’s no secret that many famous protagonists are alcoholics—and sometimes it’s due to a general lack of self-restraint and willpower. For a character like Fyodor Karamazov in The Brothers Karamazov, hedonism and lechery make him both tragically amusing and subtly sinister.

A gruff exterior: Some characters seem initially impenetrable because they are taciturn, standoffish, or even hostile and lewd. Typically these characters house a vulnerable interior beneath their coarse shell. Bringing out that vulnerability and lack of self-worth can be a strong driver of story.

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