If something is introduced at the start of a movie/game/TV show/episode that can easily handle the main conflict, chances are that it will never be used for that purpose.
This is named after a massive freak out Schaffrillas Productions had in his "Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate" review after Megamind stops the Go Fish Gang using the Dehydration Gun, but he didn't use it on the titular Doom Syndicate, even though the plot would've been wrapped up much quicker with it.
This is named after a massive freak out Schaffrillas Productions had in his "Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate" review after Megamind stops the Go Fish Gang using the Dehydration Gun, but he didn't use it on the titular Doom Syndicate, even though the plot would've been wrapped up much quicker with it.
"The movie never says that the villains' powers are preventing them from being stopped by a simple gun!" "That, sir, is what we call a Chekov's Dehydration Gun."
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Spock: Our Russian-youth officer should be here about now --- ahhh, there he is walking in the door now, Scotty --- Chekov another name on the list.
Scott: Aye-aye, Mr. Spock.
Scott: Aye-aye, Mr. Spock.
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When a director is clearly trying to be clever and force a Chekhov's Gun into their story, but it's painfully obvious what it is.
*obvious twist villain picks up a knife in a dedicated close-up shot*
protagonist: woah! you're clearly gonna kill me with that knife! this director fucking sucks, what a chekhov's atom bomb
protagonist: woah! you're clearly gonna kill me with that knife! this director fucking sucks, what a chekhov's atom bomb
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Get the Chekhabaredigeh mug.The name originates from a small nation in Africa. T'Cheka is a name used in the royal blood line. It means "leader of the gods". Someone with the name T'Cheka is a big, strong black man. He is athletic, muscular, and skillfull. In addition, he is very intellectual, and is a born leader. T'Cheka is an easy person to get along with, and humorous. He is kind, caring, and very open minded. Often times he is seen as an extravert, and is like no one else. T'Cheka is a very handsome, and smooth. Women love him, and men want to be him. It is very hard not to like him.
Gosh, how did T'Cheka do it. He's the valordictorian,captain of the basketball, football and track team, and has the finest girl on campus in love with him.
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