25 mind-blowing instances when people on the internet had major character arcs in real life
Here are some genuine stories of individuals who underwent major changes and had profound realizations on the internet.
Character arcs are essential tools in any compelling story. Well-written stories will have characters that go through a lot of changes over the course of a given period of time and ultimately, it enhances every detail about them. Having strong arcs helps characters become likable to people and also contributes to making the story more interesting. It's always intriguing to witness a character overcome a series of ups and downs to emerge victorious.
While it's common to see character arcs in stories, there are many live examples of people going through drastic changes on the internet. The subreddit r/characterarcs contains snippets of people who had profound realizations at least once on the internet. From individuals not getting a joke or reference to accepting their mistake, the page has it all. It also takes place much quicker than one would see in a story. Here are 25 of the most interesting instances of character arcs that have happened in real life.
1. Believing that the Earth is flat
2. Having a major realization
3. The importance of punctuality
4. Gambling predictions
5. Drinking beer without company
6. Wishing for the older version
7. Getting banned on a video game
8. Accusations of being heartless
9. Sudden awareness
10. Death of a printer
11. Time of birth
12. Not a lack of skill
13. Dropping cards
14. Spelling police
15. Made-up diseases
16. Degree of the injury
17. Offended with a joke
18. Hugs are not cringe
19. Just don't be that person
20. Click on the video
21. Emoji usage
22. Discussing parentage
23. Quick realizations
24. Managing a football club
25. The need for representation
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