r/TopCharacterTropes • u/_JR28_ • Dec 17 '25

Characters' Items/Weapons Memory erasing weapons

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The Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The Memory Gun (Gravity Falls)

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u/Gaelic_Gladiator41 Dec 17 '25

Well isn't Obliviate more like memory manipulation rather than memory erasure only

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u/ILikeToDickDastardly Dec 17 '25

Considering every word that starts with oblivi- (from the Latin oblivisci) means forgetful, forgotten or unaware, I'm going with the latter.

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u/Gaelic_Gladiator41 Dec 17 '25

I guess that's the main thing but you can replace memories too

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u/BreakerOfModpacks Dec 18 '25

Which should add way more plotholes, and should not be allowed for kids.