The Ichi
Patti Mayonnaise
AGGRESSIVE Executive Janitor of the Third Floor Manager's Bathroom
Posts: 37,379 
|
Post by The Ichi on Dec 9, 2009 2:29:01 GMT -5
I realize I run the risk of sounding way out the loop with this question, but I see this term thrown around a lot these days (usually in relation to the Twilight books/movies) and I've gotta know. All I know is that that Bella broad is one of them.
Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
|
Post by Alucard on Dec 9, 2009 2:33:55 GMT -5
A character who serves little purpose other than to fulfill the fantasies or desires of the author, usually portrayed as perfect or infallable. Someone the author likely enjoys far more than the fanbase does.
|
|
The Ichi
Patti Mayonnaise
AGGRESSIVE Executive Janitor of the Third Floor Manager's Bathroom
Posts: 37,379
|
Post by The Ichi on Dec 9, 2009 2:48:32 GMT -5
Ah, I think I get it now.
What are other examples of Mary Sue's then? I now dub this the All-Purpose Mary Sue thread.
|
|
|
|
Post by G✇JI☈A on Dec 9, 2009 2:50:01 GMT -5
Pretty much every role Steven Seagal has ever played  |
|
|
|
Post by YellowJacketY2J on Dec 9, 2009 2:50:43 GMT -5
Pretty much every role Steven Seagal has ever played *Slow clap* |
|
|
|
Post by The Tank on Dec 9, 2009 2:53:48 GMT -5
Pretty much every role Steven Seagal has ever played ............................ [/thread] Just...that. No words can describe how awesome this post is. |
|
|
|
Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Dec 9, 2009 2:57:14 GMT -5
The main character of the Cirque du Freak series. I mean f***, he has the SAME EXACT NAME as the author for crying out loud!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Alucard on Dec 9, 2009 2:57:26 GMT -5
Sylar from "Heroes" falls under the category for villains.
The character is FANFIC-tastic, but they made it work.
|
|
Dave at the Movies
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
VINTAGE D-DAY DAVE! Always cranking dat thing.
Posts: 18,224
|
Post by Dave at the Movies on Dec 9, 2009 3:47:51 GMT -5
A character who serves little purpose other than to fulfill the fantasies or desires of the author, usually portrayed as perfect or infallable. Someone the author likely enjoys far more than the fanbase does. Oh? I was going to guess a sex position but okay. ;D |
|
|
|
Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Dec 9, 2009 4:13:52 GMT -5
Lana Lang in Smallville is a big example.
|
|
Triple Kelly
Vegeta
Not once, twice, but three times a Kelly
Posts: 9,470
|
Post by Triple Kelly on Dec 9, 2009 4:35:12 GMT -5
Some easy examples of "Mary Sues": Luke Skywalker is George Lucas. Wesley Crusher is Gene Roddenberry. Stephanie Meyer is Bella Swan.
The term "Mary Sue" originated from a Star Trek fanzine that parodied the female characters in such Star Trek fanfiction stories that were absolutely perfect in all ways, were beloved by all characters and the object of sexual desire by the flawlessly appealing leading male character (Kirk or Spock).
|
|
|
|
Post by Cela on Dec 9, 2009 6:48:57 GMT -5
Some easy examples of "Mary Sues": Luke Skywalker is George Lucas. Wesley Crusher is Gene Roddenberry. Stephanie Meyer is Bella Swan. The term "Mary Sue" originated from a Star Trek fanzine that parodied the female characters in such Star Trek fanfiction stories that were absolutely perfect in all ways, were beloved by all characters and the object of sexual desire by the flawlessly appealing leading male character (Kirk or Spock). I wouldn't call Luke a Mary Sue, he got his ass kicked way too many times. |
|
Ragnal
Game Genie
Yanno what they say: All toasters toast El Dandy
Posts: 8,677,836
|
Post by Ragnal on Dec 9, 2009 7:16:07 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Dec 9, 2009 9:52:42 GMT -5
Grant Morrison's character King Mob from The Invisibles, to the point where Morrison believes that if something good or bad happened to the character, it would happen to him, too. it's probably just coincidence, but there's a weird synchronicity to that.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2009 12:52:53 GMT -5
The defininition of a Mary Sue is essentially a character that the series revolves around. Well, not in a "main character" way but more of a "this character HAS to influence everything" approach. They're often made too powerful or dominating (sorta like Triple H against any Raw mid-carder) if its an action story, or the focus of everyone's attentions in a romantic story.
In other words, the character is a model for the author and treats the world as such.
|
|
|
|
Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Dec 9, 2009 14:12:34 GMT -5
 And yes, he's a mediocre writer and has a drinking problem, but other than that... |
|
|
|
Post by Tiger Millionaire on Dec 9, 2009 19:31:14 GMT -5
The defininition of a Mary Sue is essentially a character that the series revolves around. Well, not in a "main character" way but more of a "this character HAS to influence everything" approach. They're often made too powerful or dominating (sorta like Triple H against any Raw mid-carder) if its an action story, or the focus of everyone's attentions in a romantic story.  |
|
|
|
Post by taylorandborland on Dec 9, 2009 19:49:11 GMT -5
Here's a better example:  Think about this. Urkel could literally destroy somebody's house, and if they yelled at him or called him bad names, THEY were the bad guy. |
|
|
|
Post by Cyno on Dec 9, 2009 19:49:45 GMT -5
Speaking of Star Wars sues, there was this kid from the Jedi Prince stories that definitely qualified. I've blocked his name from my memory because he was that bad. And the stories are bad enough that many Star Wars fans declare them non-canon (even in the EU).
Talon Karrde in the Thrawn trilogy was also a pretty blatant self-insert of author Timothy Zahn (Zahn even cosplayed as him a few times), but self-inserts and mary sues can be different beasts.
|
|
Jiren
Patti Mayonnaise
Hearts Bayformers
Posts: 35,163
|
Post by Jiren on Dec 9, 2009 20:59:33 GMT -5
Rose Tyler from Nuwho
Jesus god she was unbearable, I prefered Martha & Donna. At least they weren't the focus of the damn show (Well when anyone but Moffatt wrote an episode).
|
|
