"Obsession is a dangerous thing, but it's intoxicating, especially when you focus on one certain stuff. A case in point, I'm so obessessed with the concept of art itself, whether it's painting, music or literary, that if I don't choose to be an artist and clown, I would ended up becoming a mass murderer. Do you understand what I mean?" |
Monomaniacs are a specific kind of Obsessed villain, often found in comic books and fantasy media but also encountered in more "serious" works. These are villains who devote their entire life to an idea or gimmick, often something either petty or bizarre and rarely (if ever) stray far from their obsession, gearing everything around their symbol of choice.
Classic examples are villains who employ weapons, henchmen, and even plans all based around a topic that would seem absurd to a sane mind but are nevertheless a pivotal part of their twisted goals.
Examples would be Egghead (who always themes his work on eggs, even his appearance and speech), Mane-iac (themes everything on hair products), and some versions of The Joker (themes everything on clowns).
Many professional wrestlers can be considered monomaniacs as well, as often pro wrestlers have gimmicks of their own, such as The Undertaker's undead/supernatural gimmick and Goldust's gold/movie themes.
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