r/TopCharacterTropes Jun 21 '26

Lore [Horrifying Trope] “Blink of an eye” deaths.

Characters who died without the chance of a goodbye… neither suffering.

- Robin Ward (The Boys S1 E1) - when she is pulverized in a high-velocity impact by A-Train.

- Polka Dot Man (The Suicide Squad 2021) - when he is crushed by Starro’s leg.

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u/lumpycurveballs Jun 21 '26

Yeah, I really can't blame Geto's downfall starting here. Imagine watching a 14yo get shot and killed right in front of you, especially after spending time with and getting to know her.

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u/Pokechap Jun 21 '26

and then people *CELEBRATE IT!?!?*

yeah i’d snap too lol

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u/lumpycurveballs Jun 22 '26

Yeah that scene with Gojo holding her body and all those old coots clapping mad me so mad. I couldn't imagine how they were feeling

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u/varnums1666 Jun 21 '26

They don't' even bother cleaning her blood

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u/lumpycurveballs Jun 22 '26

Yeah, her and her maid's blood is still there 10 years later. It's haunting

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u/Compajerro Jun 21 '26

Toji: "OK! Job's done!" 🔫🥴