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[–] 22 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Damsel in distress is where the woman needs saving.

Fridging is where the woman has faced near or fully irreparable harm or death and the hero feels a need to avenge her as a result.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

    Totally agree bodily harm applies to damsel in distress. I think it's not the entire focus unlike fridging though.

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