34 Irresistible Plot Clichés That Keep Hooking Audiences Despite Their Predictability
Ever caught yourself savoring that oh-so-predictable movie moment and wondering, “Why on earth do I love this cliché so much?” Yeah, me too. There’s this sneaky little battle inside us cinephiles — one wolf craves originality, tight scripts, and stunning performances; the other just wants to snuggle up with a tub of ice cream and enjoy those familiar, cheesy trope-filled tales like an old friend. Believe me, whichever wolf gets the popcorn feast wins every single time. Internet charmer Laura Crone sparked a wild Twitter thread asking fans to spill their fave plot clichés, and the responses? Absolutely golden. So, if you’re ready to laugh, nod, and maybe even shed a tear over those gloriously overused story beats that secretly steal our hearts, you’re in the right place. Because let’s face it — we all secretly cheer when the underdog hero rises, flaws and all, fighting the good fight against impossible odds. Sometimes, that’s exactly the magic we need. LEARN MORE
Article created by: Gabija Palšytė
There are two book-and-film-loving wolves inside of us. The first needs an original storyline, good acting, engaging dialogue, and believable, logical worldbuilding. The second one likes cuddling up under a blankie with a tub of ice cream and enjoys cheesy plotlines and story tropes they’ve come to know like close friends. The wolf you feed the most popcorn wins in the end.
Internet personality Laura Crone started up a very interesting thread on Twitter when she asked her followers to share their favorite plot cliches. And the responses were so awesome, we couldn’t wait to share them with you, Pandas.
Scroll down and read the best tweets about which story tropes people enjoy the most, even though they’re far from original, and let us know in the comments what cliches make your heart beat faster.
We’ll let you in on a little secret: we absolutely love it when the protagonist overcomes all the challenges along the way through effort and willpower, learns to embrace their flaws, and saves the day. It’s the Hero’s Journey for us, and we don’t mind how cheesy it sounds. We’re also huge fans of characters charging against the forces of evil with the odds stacked against them. It’s the struggle against the encroaching darkness that’s the real victory. And it’s scenes like this that get us through hard times.
Haven’t you heard? The good guys win in the end. And we love that so much, it’s unreal.
