dumbass in distress 

An annoying character who's only purpose is to be rescued, to the point where you just want to say, "You know what? Let the train hit 'em!"

First used by The Nostalgia Critic in his "Top 11 Dumbasses in Distress" video.

Bella Swan is such a dumbass in distress!

dumbass in distress by katrinahood December 1, 2013

dumbass in distress disorder 

A cliche in bad movies such as A Kid in King Arthur's Court in which a female character in the first act of the movie is strong and totally independent and can kick ass but in the last part of the movie becomes weak and helpless and needs a man to save her.

Phrase comes from the Nostalgia Critic review of A Kid in King Arthur's Court.

Hmmm... that princess who knew martial arts and swordfighting and could defeat a man twice her size now can't break out of the arm lock of a man her size. She must have the dumbass in distress disorder.

dumbass in distress disorder by King of Jellybeans December 30, 2009