Evil genius

:For the PC game, see Evil Genius (game)

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The Evil Genius is an archetype or even caricature that is a recurring staple in certain genres, particularly comic books, spy fiction, action films and cartoons. From Wile E. Coyote to Professor Moriarty, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Auric Goldfinger, Mandark, Lex Luthor, Dr. Evil, Dr. Robotnik, Stewie Griffin and Plankton, the evil genius is a common adversary and foil of the hero.

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Evil geniuses are, as the name implies, geniuses of super-intelligence who choose to use their skills for evil, rather than for more productive purposes. To qualify as an evil genius, one must use cunning to create complex plots that wreak havoc and destruction, and as a result criminal tendencies are a must. Such schemes often hinge on tiny things that heroes can exploit, foiling the plot in the dying scenes of a film.

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Evil geniuses commonly have a difficult childhood. They may have been raised as orphans or witnessed their parents dying a horrible death. Ironically, this is often the same genesis experienced by superheroes.

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Excessive hubris is a common characteristic among evil geniuses, so much so that they often boast of their grand designs to their adversary due to their overconfidence that they cannot be defeated. When they give a reason for this, it's usually that only the hero can fully appreciate the Genius's evil plot. Often this bragging gives the hero the knowledge and information neccesary to defeat the Evil Genius's plan.

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