Meaning of Chuck Cunningham syndrome | Babel Free

Definitions

The unexplained disappearance or removal of a fictional character from the plot.

especially, uncountable

Examples

“The modern novel, unlike the TV series, serialised novel or ongoing movie franchise does not need to carry the burden of unwanted plot threads. There should be no Chuck Cunningham Syndrome in your novel.”

“His clumsy departure gave rise to “Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”, where characters change appearance, relocate or disappear altogether to leave viewers scratching their heads.”

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