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Forgets to Eat

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This trope describes a character who's notorious for ignoring their body's need for nutrition and has to be reminded to eat. They'll go out into the wilderness without food supplies, and will forget dinnertime at home because what they're doing is so much more interesting. Sort of the opposite of Big Eater, especially if the character doesn't quite suffer all the ill effects of poor nutrition. The Absent-Minded Professor may exhibit this trope. It may also be a temporary effect of Just One More Level. Examples of Forgets to Eat include:

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This trope describes a character who's notorious for ignoring their body's need for nutrition and has to be reminded to eat. They'll go out into the wilderness without food supplies, and will forget dinnertime at home because what they're doing is so much more interesting. Sort of the opposite of Big Eater, especially if the character doesn't quite suffer all the ill effects of poor nutrition. The Absent-Minded Professor may exhibit this trope. It may also be a temporary effect of Just One More Level. This is in fact Truth in Television, as workaholics and others will become so engaged in something that they do in fact, forget to eat. Isaac Newton was famous for being so obsessive-compulsive about his work, that he would work hours and hours while neglecting to bathe or eat. Because this is common among obsessed gamers, Anti Poop Socking had to be put in place in many games. There is actually science behind this, as the nervous system has the digestive system slow and close up if a person is under stress. Nobody wants to stop for a bathroom break or snack when being chased by a bear. Examples of Forgets to Eat include: