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Story added by connieblackwood on July 25, 2022

There are roughly one-sh*t billion tropes so PLEASE look through them before adding one. Otherwise add what you like. ADDITION: PLEASE read through the trope description provided before submitting something. It's not a huge deal but too often people submit characters that don't fit just because they misinterpreted the title...read more

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Fan Casting Dull Surprise

Role added by keanulover96 on October 25, 2023

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Description of Dull Surprise:

A vague, wispy look given by a character in response to something that, theoretically, should produce a more intense or specific expression of shock, horror, or revelation. Typically the situation gives the vibe that the actor or character should be surprised in some way, but their vacant gaze and lolling jaw is hardly what you'd call emotive. The trope is often used to describe the 'wide' range of emotions a given actor may use for a role, and one of the staples of lazy character design and artistry. Part of the "joke" is that the expression is extremely versatile, a standard movie poster look that never looks silly or awkward in a freeze frame, but often feels wrong in context.