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The Idiot Hero is a common character in action series. Often, he is both the main protagonist and the central character of the narrative. He will frequently use the Indy Ploy, will be too stupid to be afraid of imminent peril, and will often have a short memory span. Despite all of this, he is the most effective member of the cast at fighting. He will also usually be the leader of a tight-knit group of characters, despite the fact that he doesn't have the brains to lead a cat out of a paper bag. This is because he is so stupid as to be incorruptible, and has the ability to maintain a childlike innocence and faith in people that inspires those around him.

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  • The Idiot Hero is a common character in action series. Often, he is both the main protagonist and the central character of the narrative. He will frequently use the Indy Ploy, will be too stupid to be afraid of imminent peril, and will often have a short memory span. Despite all of this, he is the most effective member of the cast at fighting. He will also usually be the leader of a tight-knit group of characters, despite the fact that he doesn't have the brains to lead a cat out of a paper bag. This is because he is so stupid as to be incorruptible, and has the ability to maintain a childlike innocence and faith in people that inspires those around him.
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  • The Idiot Hero is a common character in action series. Often, he is both the main protagonist and the central character of the narrative. He will frequently use the Indy Ploy, will be too stupid to be afraid of imminent peril, and will often have a short memory span. Despite all of this, he is the most effective member of the cast at fighting. He will also usually be the leader of a tight-knit group of characters, despite the fact that he doesn't have the brains to lead a cat out of a paper bag. This is because he is so stupid as to be incorruptible, and has the ability to maintain a childlike innocence and faith in people that inspires those around him. The Idiot Hero is usually a mutation of The Fool. However, unlike The Fool, the Idiot Hero usually has some idealistic goal in mind, usually becoming the "best warrior ever", and is usually much more aggressive when irked. The Idiot Hero usually enjoys fighting, and is always looking for a challenge. The only way to actually anger the Idiot Hero will be inevitably to hurt one of their friends, or Innocent Bystanders. In his early stages, he may be little more than an Invincible Incompetent; however, with Character Development, the Idiot Hero may mature into The Messiah. The Idiot Hero is usually opposed or rivaled by The Stoic or the Aloof Big Brother. If the Idiot Hero is actually a sleazy Badass, then his stupidity is actually an Obfuscating Stupidity. The sidekick of the Idiot Hero is frequently Mr. Exposition or a Hero Worshipper, who has no compunctions against explaining things the hero ought to already know when The Hero is a moron. Does not necessarily star in an Idiot Plot. Not to be confused with Idiot Hair, though the two may overlap. A reminder that Tropes Are Not Bad. Examples of Idiot Hero include:
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