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A '''Mary Sue''' fanfic is in which the primary character is an analog for the author, its abilities inflated to an abnormal level in a way that outshines all other characters. The |
A '''Mary Sue''' fanfic is in which the primary character is an analog for the author, its abilities inflated to an abnormal level in a way that outshines all other characters. The phrase had its origins in ''Star Trek'' fanfiction. It is usually considered a pejorative term, and Mary Sue stories have a bad reputation in most fandoms. |
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A Mary Sue story in which the author appears as himself/herself, by name, is called a '''self-insertion'''. |
A Mary Sue story in which the author appears as himself/herself, by name, is called a '''self-insertion'''. |
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Revision as of 22:26, 2 February 2008
A Mary Sue fanfic is in which the primary character is an analog for the author, its abilities inflated to an abnormal level in a way that outshines all other characters. The phrase had its origins in Star Trek fanfiction. It is usually considered a pejorative term, and Mary Sue stories have a bad reputation in most fandoms.
A Mary Sue story in which the author appears as himself/herself, by name, is called a self-insertion.
External Links
- Mary Sue description on Wikipedia
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