Mary Sue
Meaning
Noun
- A fictional character, usually female, whose implausible talents and likeability weaken the story.
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Origin
- From the name of an intentionally over-the-top character in the 1973 Star Trek parody fan fiction A Trekkie's Tale by Paula Smith.
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