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Sadly true (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago by [M] to c/womensstuff@piefed.blahaj.zone
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[–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Years of media have taught me that damsel-in-distress could easily be a woman tied to train tracks with an oncoming train or about to plunge off a cliff in a run away stagecoach. I disagree that damsel-in-distress is exclusive to non-bodily harm.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Both of these examples are "imminent danger" where she hasn't been harmed yet, and can still be saved. Fridging would be if the hero discovers her already run over or walks in right as she's shot or whatever.

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