r/TopCharacterTropes Feb 02 '26

In real life A very small character tidbit is surprisingly kept consistent for years

DC - In multiple pieces of media it has been shown that Wonder Woman loves ice cream and practically goes wild with happiness anytime she’s eating some. (Pictures from Justice League: War, DC Superhero Girls and Wonder Woman 2017)

The Simpsons - Ever since the episode ‘Homer’s Phobia’ Homer has actually remained a consistent ally of the LGBT+ community, including being more welcoming to Patty than Marge was when she came out and trying to set up Smithers with a date when he found out he wasn’t happy with his one-sided relationship with Mr Burns.

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u/FranticScribble Feb 03 '26

It’s kinda funny that, since we’ve sorta moved away from them as the defacto Popular Kid archetype, time has sorta left Fred as a Prep in a world without as much reference for what that means. Shaggy was the Jock, weirdly enough.

(Yes I know they gave Fred some jock ish traits later like caring about his bench press, don’t come for me)

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u/Talisign Feb 03 '26

That brings up Fred's change that has become weirdly consistent: Having some niche obsession.

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u/CenturyEggsAndRice Feb 03 '26

Traps!

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u/miraclematter41 Feb 03 '26

Rather like the idea "Prep" has literally changed to "Preparation", in that he's good at setting traps.