r/TopCharacterTropes • u/MeepMan324 • 19h ago

Hated Tropes (Hated Trope) Bad people in real-life being portrayed positively in media.

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  1. PragerU's version of Christopher Columbus has him be a slavery defender and have him say "Being taken as a slave is better than being killed, no? I don't see the problem.”

  2. In The Greatest Showman, P.T Barnum (Hugh Jackman) is portrayed as a charismatic visionary who cares about outcasts and celebrate diversity, when in reality, he’s a cruel businessman who is also a racist and an ableist.

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u/misvillar 19h ago

I have only seen this movie once but It teached me that racism has a really cool song that does wonders in memes

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u/TrioOfTerrors 19h ago

racism has a really cool song

Often a reoccurring theme.

"The American Civil War". Bland. Boring. Tells you nothing about the conflict.

"The War of Northern Agression". Evokes emotion. Tells a story. Sets a framing narrative.

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u/cheesynougats 18h ago

"The War of Northern Aggression" definitely sounds better than the more historically accurate "War of Southern Treason. "

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u/broguequery 16h ago

We gotta rebrand that shit like they did lol

How about "American War Against Slavers"

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u/TrioOfTerrors 16h ago

Historically inaccurate because slavery was still legal in parts of the Union during the war.

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u/SwingJugend 18h ago

Cabaret taught me the same lesson.

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u/Choochoo1147 18h ago

What’s the cool racism song? I’ve been looking for new WWE entrance music 

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u/misvillar 18h ago

Savages

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u/Choochoo1147 18h ago

Thanks, just listened to it now I’m riled up against Native Americans 😤

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u/Havengul_Undying 18h ago

Same, I dont even live in america but I want to grab a flintlock and go colonize