![]() ![]() Fisticuff-Provoking Comment (where a character is already verbally expressing his rage before an insulting or offensive statement causes him to react with physical violence).Enraged by Idiocy (one character has finally had enough of another's stupidity).Do Not Taunt Cthulhu (an otherworldly, often powerful entity snaps and reveals the true extent of its power).Bullying a Dragon (in which a character or group of characters learn too late that picking on a being much more powerful than them is never a good idea, possibly one with an extremely long threshold and about to reach the end of their tether).Break the Cutie (being sweet and nice will show a dangerous side when driven to rage).Is Serious Business, You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry!.Ī Sister Trope to Trying Not to Cry (a tears breaking point), Beware the Nice Ones (characters who often try not to get angry). Suddenly Shouting often goes hand-in-hand with this.Ī Sub-Trope of O.O.C. Also, if the character's Berserk Button is hit, this character might even be twice as berserk as usual. Some stories might even have this trigger a Heroic Second Wind. It usually involves Unstoppable Rage but in some cases, it can even be Tranquil Fury. But now, the flood of anger comes pouring out like water from a burst dam. It could range from a minor thing to out-and-out hitting the character's Berserk Button. Sometimes, the reasons are selfish sometimes, they are because they know it would be wrong to get angry or that blowing their top would have bad consequences (such as losing their job, getting arrested, or even getting themselves or others killed) and sometimes, the reason is just for the sake of appearances.Įventually, there will be a last straw. Sometimes characters have every reason to be angry, but they try to hold it back for various reasons. A character holds back anger until it can no longer be held back, and then the rage comes pouring through. ![]()
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