[UA] Kevin Matchstick

[Andrew]

Thursday, June 21, 2001, 1:33:16 PM, Nick wrote:

>>m only problem with this is that creating a supervillain isn't a very heroic
>>act. the Hero guy would definitely be acting against his archetype. though i
>>guess he might put up with losing some channels for a while in the hope that
>>in the long run he'd benefit

NW> If he were careful and subtle about it, it might be possible to
NW> create a villain without breaking taboo any, depending on what the
NW> taboo is. Methods sort of like saying "No, don't do x" in a
NW> typical heroic speech, but intended to suggest that course of
NW> action (reverse psychology and the like) instead of discourage it.
NW> It would be difficult, but I don't think impossible, depending on
NW> the archetype.

He's still intentionally creating a villain.  Pretending to be a
hero is not the same as being a hero.

Andy D
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