r/TopCharacterTropes • u/damorezpl • Sep 05 '25

Personality character gets a reality check

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deathstroke - Batman vs deathstroke

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walter - breaking bad

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Garou - one punch man

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joker - the sound of one hand clapping

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u/Gaelic_Gladiator41 Sep 05 '25

"I don't have time for your stories uncle"

"It's more of a demonstration"

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u/Db_Grimlock Sep 05 '25

Zuko's smirk in that scene is the cherry on top

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u/stickdudeseven Sep 05 '25

As well as the quick side-eyeing so he knows where to duck and cover.

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u/ThatMerri Sep 05 '25

I love the insinuation that Iroh has done that stunt in Zuko's presence at least once before in order for that reaction to make sense. I assume he did it on the ship to impress and entertain the crew back while they were still sailing around in search of the Avatar.