Chekhov's Shark
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Getting shot by our own Army has happened before, but not for quite a while, and I'd prefer that continue.
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Getting shot by our own Army has happened before, but not for quite a while, and I'd prefer that continue.
From the excellent The Deadwood Bible: A Lie Agreed Upon by @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social:
https://mzs.press/The-Deadwood-Bible-A-Lie-Agreed-Upon-by-Matt-Zoller-Seitz-Paperback-NEW-p474833607
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https://mzs.press/The-Deadwood-Bible-A-Lie-Agreed-Upon-by-Matt-Zoller-Seitz-Paperback-NEW-p474833607
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August 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
From the excellent The Deadwood Bible: A Lie Agreed Upon by @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social:
https://mzs.press/The-Deadwood-Bible-A-Lie-Agreed-Upon-by-Matt-Zoller-Seitz-Paperback-NEW-p474833607
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https://mzs.press/The-Deadwood-Bible-A-Lie-Agreed-Upon-by-Matt-Zoller-Seitz-Paperback-NEW-p474833607
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Another important aspect of this stock character is that she is ALWAYS right - if she tells someone they're being a stubborn jackass who needs to get over themselves, it's guaranteed to be true and important for that character's growth.
May 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Another important aspect of this stock character is that she is ALWAYS right - if she tells someone they're being a stubborn jackass who needs to get over themselves, it's guaranteed to be true and important for that character's growth.
Main example coming to mind is Mrs. Gruner from Lars and the Real Girl. Gail the therapist on The Last Of Us might qualify, but not sure her characterization is primarily based on being old. But she overlaps heavily with this stock character.
May 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Main example coming to mind is Mrs. Gruner from Lars and the Real Girl. Gail the therapist on The Last Of Us might qualify, but not sure her characterization is primarily based on being old. But she overlaps heavily with this stock character.