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When was Mary Sue invented?
1973
The “Mary Sue” character, introduced in 1973 by Smith in the second issue of Menagerie (named after a two-parter from the show’s first season), articulated a particular trope that exists far beyond the “Star Trek” universe.
Where did the term Mary Sue come from?
The term Mary Sue was coined by Paula Smith, as a character’s name in the 1973 parody short story “A Trekkie’s Tale”, which satirized idealized female characters widespread in Star Trek fan fiction. A male character with similar traits may be labeled a Gary Stu or Marty Stu.
What is a Mary Sue story?
Mary Sue stories are often written by adolescent authors. The term Mary Sue was coined by Paula Smith, as a character’s name in the 1973 parody short story “A Trekkie’s Tale”, which satirized idealized female characters widespread in Star Trek fan fiction. A male character with similar traits may be labeled a Gary Stu or Marty Stu.
What are some classic Mary Sue character traits?
Classic Mary Sue move! Bella Swan (Twilight): Though she’s a self-pitying downer who makes no time for her friends, Bella is adored by all. Her first day of school is, like, soooo hard for her, despite the fact that every person she meets instantly presents her with a best friend badge, and/or falls in love with her.
What are Your Top 5 Mary Sue books?
The Mary-Sues of Literature 1 Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Mey 2 City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, # 3 Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast 4 Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fit 5 Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate (Good
How old was Mary Sue when she took the Enterprise?
The story featured Lieutenant Mary Sue (“the youngest Lieutenant in the fleet—only fifteen and a half years old” ), and satirized idealistic female characters widespread in Star Trek fan fiction. The full story reads: “Gee, golly, gosh, gloriosky ,” thought Mary Sue as she stepped on the bridge of the Enterprise.