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protagonist 

Since there was no absolute definition for this word, I decided to use an actual meaning.

1. The main character in a drama or other literary work.
2. In ancient Greek drama, the first actor to engage in dialogue with the chorus, in later dramas playing the main character and some minor characters as well.
3.
1. A leading or principal figure.
2. The leader of a cause; a champion.
Gee, I dunno... do you really need one?
protagonist by Fred5460 July 17, 2005

protagonist 

The main character in a story, usually the good guy.. Like Batman

But the protagonist isn't always the good guy. Sometimes they're the bad guy, like the Joker in his own movie
Person 1: Who's the protagonist in the batman movie again? I forgot

Person 2: You idiot, its Batman!
protagonist by ticklewiggle October 3, 2022

Protagonist 

One who likes UFC and likes to wrestle with men...preferably shirtless. In a homosexual encounter, will be the giver in anal intercourse. Typically a white male who bases their life on movies they have seen. See Antagonist.
Hey, bro, I totally watched fightclub last night, and I wrestled Timmy. He was being a protagonist. My ass still hurts.

Protagonist 

A gang banger with a can of spray paint.
A soon as he discovered the can of spray paint he became a most excellent protagonist.
Protagonist by busterhips February 13, 2021

Protagonist 

Main Character(s) in a story, regardless of theme, or anything else of importance, is normally the "Good Guy", with a set of obstacles in the way of achieving the goal.
Percy Jackson is the Protagonist of the Lightning Thief.
Protagonist by impasta is sus September 8, 2021

Protagonist Complex

Believing you and your life are either literally or metaphorically the center of a metaphysical narrative in which you are the protagonist and that your life obstacles or people you disagree with or dislike are forces of evil. Most often seen in people who have consumed large amounts of entertainment such as books, movies, or video games which have a concrete "good or bad" for most of their lives.
"My sister in law keeps referencing Harry Potter online when politics are brought up. I think she may have a protagonist complex."

"Quit being so self righteous. You sound like you have a protagonist complex."
Protagonist Complex by Shurdlegurdle September 14, 2019
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Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026
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