Post by Ryker on Apr 3, 2007 13:22:19 GMT -5
Hello there, I’m Ryker and here to inform you on Mary Sue’s! Please excuse my sarcasm in places; Mary-Sue’s get me that way.
So welcome all readers, fangirls and bored web surfers. I take it you’re here because you want recognize and avoidthose vicious little creatures called Mary-Sue’s either that or you got lost, but hey. I suggest this page be bookmarked *nudge nudge hint hint*
What is a Mary-Sue? I hear you ask, well -
"Mary Sue" is an unkind term used to describe an unrealistically perfect character. She (rarely he) is created to serve one purpose: wish fulfilment. When a writer devises someone through whom she (rarely he) can have fantastic adventures and glorious sex with. I know, I know. Sad but true.
Different Types Of Sue.
In The Outsiders fanfiction there are different types of Sue:
Angsty Sue:
Probably being on of the most popular types of Sue, in The Outsiders fandom – Angsty Sue has lived such a hard life! Nobody loves her and people always want to abuse her! *blows a raspberry*
Names: Again she will either have a normal name with the most ridiculous nickname, or the most silliest name.
Past: Angsty Sue has had the most terrible, angst ridden, tragic past! She has had the most rotten luck. She probably been raped, abused and seen someone die whom she blames herself for.
Pairing: Angsty Sue is usually paired with Ponyboy or Johnny Cade. (Because they both get abused they have oh so much in common!)
Sex Life: Despite what the book says; Johnny miraculously changes and is no longer shy around girls or Mary-Sue, because only Mary-Sue has that ability you know. Mary-Sue has an avid sex life, especially when she’s drunk. She is very rarely a virgin since she’s probably been raped by a gang of socs, a soc ex-boyfriend or even a relative – repeatedly.
Death: Angsty Sue rarely dies, sadly. However, she’ll attempt suicide as frequently as one washes their hair, and then be saved by her love interest just in the nick of time.
Appearance: Angsty Sue will usually have smouldering eyes and fiery hair (usually red or black.) Now if I had fiery hair I’d scream and head for water immediately. I have tinges of red in my hair, I would describe it has red, not fiery red, ruby red, blood red – just red or auburn.
Naughty Sue:
As you may have guessed Naughty Sue is a rebel. She’s baaaad to the bone. She drinks more alcohol than Two-Bit, smokes more than Ponyboy and gets into more trouble than Dallas.
Names: Again she will either have a normal name with the most ridiculous nickname, or the most ridiculous name which she’s so proud of.
Past: She’s probably been arrested a zillion times with a criminal record a mile and a half long. Longer than Dally’s or Tim’s!
Pairing: Dallas Winston, Tim/Curly Shepard.
Sex Life: Oh yes, being naughty, she will shag a lot. She is probably the 'easiest' one out of all of them. Of course 99% of the time she’ll have sex when she’s a little drunk.
Death: Rarely dies, might try to kill herself, but will get saved by her lover.
Appearance: Just like Angsty Sue she’ll have fiery, untamed hair and fiery smouldering eyes. Naughty Sue will also have a scar to show how much of a bad seed she is.
Perfect Sue:
As you may have guessed she is perfect. She gets outstanding grades, is a bombshell, has perfect hair, skin, eyes, figure and well yeah – She’s perfect. Someone any girl would hate. But no! In fandom she’s loved by all – All the guys, socs and I bet she could turn girls into lesbians. She’s sweet, quiet but also tough with more fighting skills than Bruce Lee.
Names: She will usually have a normal name, perhaps with a funky way of spelling it, but it’s rare.
Past: Usually textbook perfect but sometimes tragic.
Pairing: Usually all of the male characters
Sex Life: Depends on the author. Perfect Sue is usually chaste until she falls in love with her desired Greaser.
Death: Perfect Sue lives on forever. You may scream in horror now.
Appearance: Perfect Sue will almost always be blonde – but not dirty blonde or just plain blonde. Oh no, she’ll have shimmering, golden, shiny blonde hair. Her eyes will be soft, and kind and usually of a blue/green nature.
As quoted from my Sister Sue thread:
FootNote:
Now you know of Mary-Sue’s. Please avoid them as much as you can, you will get a lot more credit if you come up with a more realistic, and normal character.
Feel free to discuss and add more!
So welcome all readers, fangirls and bored web surfers. I take it you’re here because you want recognize and avoid
What is a Mary-Sue? I hear you ask, well -
"Mary Sue" is an unkind term used to describe an unrealistically perfect character. She (rarely he) is created to serve one purpose: wish fulfilment. When a writer devises someone through whom she (rarely he) can have fantastic adventures and glorious sex with. I know, I know. Sad but true.
Different Types Of Sue.
In The Outsiders fanfiction there are different types of Sue:
Angsty Sue:
Probably being on of the most popular types of Sue, in The Outsiders fandom – Angsty Sue has lived such a hard life! Nobody loves her and people always want to abuse her! *blows a raspberry*
Names: Again she will either have a normal name with the most ridiculous nickname, or the most silliest name.
Past: Angsty Sue has had the most terrible, angst ridden, tragic past! She has had the most rotten luck. She probably been raped, abused and seen someone die whom she blames herself for.
Pairing: Angsty Sue is usually paired with Ponyboy or Johnny Cade. (Because they both get abused they have oh so much in common!)
Sex Life: Despite what the book says; Johnny miraculously changes and is no longer shy around girls or Mary-Sue, because only Mary-Sue has that ability you know. Mary-Sue has an avid sex life, especially when she’s drunk. She is very rarely a virgin since she’s probably been raped by a gang of socs, a soc ex-boyfriend or even a relative – repeatedly.
Death: Angsty Sue rarely dies, sadly. However, she’ll attempt suicide as frequently as one washes their hair, and then be saved by her love interest just in the nick of time.
Appearance: Angsty Sue will usually have smouldering eyes and fiery hair (usually red or black.) Now if I had fiery hair I’d scream and head for water immediately. I have tinges of red in my hair, I would describe it has red, not fiery red, ruby red, blood red – just red or auburn.
Naughty Sue:
As you may have guessed Naughty Sue is a rebel. She’s baaaad to the bone. She drinks more alcohol than Two-Bit, smokes more than Ponyboy and gets into more trouble than Dallas.
Names: Again she will either have a normal name with the most ridiculous nickname, or the most ridiculous name which she’s so proud of.
Past: She’s probably been arrested a zillion times with a criminal record a mile and a half long. Longer than Dally’s or Tim’s!
Pairing: Dallas Winston, Tim/Curly Shepard.
Sex Life: Oh yes, being naughty, she will shag a lot. She is probably the 'easiest' one out of all of them. Of course 99% of the time she’ll have sex when she’s a little drunk.
Death: Rarely dies, might try to kill herself, but will get saved by her lover.
Appearance: Just like Angsty Sue she’ll have fiery, untamed hair and fiery smouldering eyes. Naughty Sue will also have a scar to show how much of a bad seed she is.
Perfect Sue:
As you may have guessed she is perfect. She gets outstanding grades, is a bombshell, has perfect hair, skin, eyes, figure and well yeah – She’s perfect. Someone any girl would hate. But no! In fandom she’s loved by all – All the guys, socs and I bet she could turn girls into lesbians. She’s sweet, quiet but also tough with more fighting skills than Bruce Lee.
Names: She will usually have a normal name, perhaps with a funky way of spelling it, but it’s rare.
Past: Usually textbook perfect but sometimes tragic.
Pairing: Usually all of the male characters
Sex Life: Depends on the author. Perfect Sue is usually chaste until she falls in love with her desired Greaser.
Death: Perfect Sue lives on forever. You may scream in horror now.
Appearance: Perfect Sue will almost always be blonde – but not dirty blonde or just plain blonde. Oh no, she’ll have shimmering, golden, shiny blonde hair. Her eyes will be soft, and kind and usually of a blue/green nature.
As quoted from my Sister Sue thread:
All of them will have the perfect body. She will be skinny with the curviest hips and biggest rack. In reality it does not work that way. The only size 6 girls with double D’s I’ve seen have had implants or stuff their bras. Girls with big boobs are usually heavy and size 12 and above. Now I’m a size 6 myself, but I’ll admit I’m only a B cup. As with most size 4 or 6 girls I know.
FootNote:
Now you know of Mary-Sue’s. Please avoid them as much as you can, you will get a lot more credit if you come up with a more realistic, and normal character.
Feel free to discuss and add more!