plot armor

Definition

A narrative device in fiction where a character survives dangerous situations or avoids logical consequences because the story requires their survival for the plot to continue. More broadly, undeserved protection or luck that seems contrived or unrealistic.

Example Usage

The villain had so much plot armor that no one could ever actually defeat him.

Origin

Originated in fan communities discussing storytelling tropes, particularly in anime and video game forums

Fun Fact

Fans often criticize poorly-written characters as having 'plot armor' when their survival or success contradicts established rules or logic of the fictional world

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