Bathos

A dramatic moment in a work of fiction that's undercut on purpose, usually for a joke. When used well, it's really funny and can be kind of a relief. When used poorly, it can come across as insecure or lazy writing.

Think of a stereotypical line from a Marvel movie, like "Well THAT just happened!" or "He's right behind me, isn't he"
"I hated that new movie, it was so bathos-poisoned it felt completely insincere"
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Wet Cat

A person, usually fictional, who is lame or pathetic in an endearing way. Think of a cat that's been left out in the rain.
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Wet Cat

Someone who is lame or pathetic in an endearing way. Think a cat that got caught in the rain.
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