Thor's Hammer Dilemma
(n) When a sole character uses a trait or object that needs a specific criterion to be met in order for it to be used or wielded, when in actuality many other characters possess the same criteria and thus should be able to also use or wield it. Case in point, Marvel's Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir.
Becomes more glaring when characters who should be able to use the trait or object are shown to not be able to.
Becomes more glaring when characters who should be able to use the trait or object are shown to not be able to.
Jake: "I have a sword that can only be used by those with a pure heart, great wisdom, and the pursuit of justice. You can try to use it Lloyd, but I doubt you'll muster it..."
Oh. Well, Lloyd also has those attributes, he's honestly better than Jake in terms of wisdom, so he should be able to use that sword.
Lloyd: "Urgh! I can't pick it up!"
Are you fucking kidding me... Another Thor's Hammer Dilemma? Can't these writer's just make these weapons work via DNA or make the surrounding characters less similar?
Oh. Well, Lloyd also has those attributes, he's honestly better than Jake in terms of wisdom, so he should be able to use that sword.
Lloyd: "Urgh! I can't pick it up!"
Are you fucking kidding me... Another Thor's Hammer Dilemma? Can't these writer's just make these weapons work via DNA or make the surrounding characters less similar?
Thor's Hammer Dilemma by theonewhoflops September 20, 2025
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