Idiot Plot
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The 'Idiot Plot' is a narrative device where characters repeatedly fail to understand or communicate obvious information, and the HN community shares a link to its Wikipedia page with minimal discussion.
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DaveZale
3 months ago
Ha! I've been in workplaces like that, not that everyone was one, but learned that trait through workplace policies. Judging by the daily news, this happens frequently, particularly wherw sycophancy is a requirement.
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