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in ', a parody of Ernst Stavro Blofeld .]]The Evil Genius''' is an Archetype or even a Caricature that is a recurring staple in certain Genre s of fiction, particularly Comic Book s, Spy Fiction , Action Film s and Cartoon s. From Wile E. Coyote to Professor Moriarty , the evil genius is a common adversary and foil of the Hero . As the term suggests, evil geniuses are characters of great intelligence who choose to use their knowledge for antisocial ends. To qualify as an evil genius, one must use cunning to craft complex plots that cause havoc and destruction; criminal tendencies are a must. Their schemes often hinge on mundane details that Hero es can exploit, foiling their plots at the climax of the story. ORIGINS Evil geniuses have commonly had difficult childhoods. They may have been orphans or witnessed their parents' horrible deaths. Ironically, this is often the origin of Superhero es. Normally, this is used to contrast them from superheroes. It implies that there is nothing different from the hero, and the villain, except a single choice. CHARACTERISTICS The evil genius is different from the Mad Scientist , in that the mad scientist is more 'amoral' than evil. An Evil Genius is generally a clever schemer, while the Mad Scientist typically pursues scientific knowledge with no regard for the consequences. A mad scientist might create an army of zombies, just to see if it is possible, but an evil genius would have a diabolical use for this army, and a plan to escape the town without being bitten. , an Infant evil genius from '' Family Guy '', has concocted yet another diabolical plot. The time travel device shown here was designed to bypass the painful appearance of Stewie's first teeth.]] Hubris is a common characteristic among evil geniuses, so much so that they often boast of their grand designs to their adversary, or otherwise compromise their plots in a moment of overconfidence. Their excuse for this fatal grandstanding is often that only the hero can appreciate the Genius's plan. These characters often anoint themselves with professional or royal-sounding titles like "Doctor", "Baron", or "The Magnificent". Or more than one at once. Getting Good Help Evil geniuses frequently have inept Henchmen , who equally frequently help foil their plans, whether intentionally or not. Telling the Hero Your Plan In some cases, the evil genius will tell the Hero his plan, which the hero will then escape and foil. EXAMPLES OF EVIL GENIUSES
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