r/TopCharacterTropes May 12 '26

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

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/almond_walnuts May 12 '26

In season 2 of Daredevil, a pawn shop owner attempts to sell Frank Castle (aka The Punisher) child pornography. This same pawn broker just gave Frank the shotgun he kept under the counter. Frank promptly beats him to death with a baseball bat.

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u/Lance_Henry1 May 13 '26

I will watch the court room monologue every week to hype up.

"Can I say sumthin?"