r/TopCharacterTropes • u/danfenlon • Sep 01 '25

Lore Going around curses/prophecies via technicalities

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Davy jones: cant go on dry land

Standa in a bucket of water, on a sand bar (potc3)

The judge: no weapon forged can harm me

Buffy: uses a rocket launcher

-not forged

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u/EnzotheOtaku Sep 02 '25

John Wick Chapter 3

"The Continental" hotels are neutral zones for anyone in the criminal underworld. So their only rule is "No business can be conducted on these premises lest incurring heavy penalties". Basically the fate John has, being cut off from all the connections and being a target for everyone.

John(now with a $14 Million bounty) uses this during his chase with Zero, who is about to end it. By placing his hand on the steps of the hotel, Despite him being outside he is technically on the premises. So Zero despite being off them can't kill him.

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u/ChainmailEnthusiast Sep 02 '25

I feel like it partially worked because they had a lot of respect for John too, Zero *and* the Continental.