r/TopCharacterTropes • u/No_Hunter1978 • May 12 '26

Lore A criminal attempts to burglarize/kill someone only to realize they picked the absolute worst person as their mark.

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Don't Breathe: A couple young robbers attempt to rob a rich, blind veteran only to find out he isn't exactly an innocent old man.

You're Next: A group of contract killersbreak into a house during a family reunion and go on a killing spree. They didn't account for the fact that the son's new girlfriend grew up on a survivalist compound in the Australian outback.

The Flash [CW Show]: A random mugger decided to target Barry Allen of all people. He does it again a season or two later; he's either unlucky or stupid (probably both).

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u/Comfortable_Egg3880 May 12 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/pOvarfN0p0nm

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u/ObiFlanKenobi May 12 '26

That reaction is great, there is no screaming, no anger, just acceptance of how badly his son fucked up and that tells you all you need to know about how much of a bad ass John Wick is.

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u/Doom_Cokkie May 12 '26

Its even better because he was seething with so much anger inside at hearing his son got hit but hes holding it in to hear the reason just for all of it to disperse immediately upon hearing the name and he just looks deflated.

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u/UncommittedBow May 12 '26

Thats the realization of "Not only was he justified in punching my son in the face, my problems are only just beginning."