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Literature

Tynian: That is the most idiotic display of pure childishness I've ever seen. Their armor's almost useless. Good armor is supposed to protect the man wearing it but to give him a certain freedom of movement. There's not much point in turning yourself into a turtle.
Kalten: It looks sort of intimidating, though.
Tynian: That's all it really is — something worn for its appearance. All those spikes and hooks are useless, and worse yet, they'll just guide an opponents weapon to vulnerable points. What were their armorers thinking of?

Live-Action TV

Lord: What news?
Masked Mook: My Lord, we captured thirty rebels in the forbidden sector.
Lord: Good. Then bring them to the holding chamber.
Masked Mook: Yes— Ow! Ow! That hurts. That really does hurt.
Lord: What? What's the—?
Masked Mook: I got something caught, just underneath the chin.
Lord: [checking] Yes.
Masked Mook: And it's pulling the skin off.

Video Games

"No, it's not okay. I have skulls. On. My. KNEECAPS!"
The Lich King, World of Warcraft, "Scourge Vent Recordings"

Web Video

"How his cape is not a tattered mess is the true mystery of this story."
Linkara talking about Dark Claw's costume.

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