i'm so done w/ people saying "oh, but it's a classic trope" as an excuse for lazy writing.
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"classic trope" can be a useful shorthand to acknowledge familiarity with a familiar idea. Failing to subvert expectations isn't inherently lazy writing, it's intentional choice.
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are you kidding me, subverting expectations is basic writing 101.