The perfect prosthetic is a super common trope surrounding amputees and people with limb differences who use a prosthetic limb, so let's talk about it!
Contents:
00:00 Intro
03:46 What is the Perfect Prosthetic?
04:51 Why is it so common?
10:56 How to avoid it
30:51 Red Flags
36:35 How NOT to Avoid it
43:55 Why should it be avoided at all
45:41 In this trope's defence
46:37 End screens
Links and Stuff:
The Perfect Prosthetic (written version): https://writingwithcycyborg.blogspot.com/2024/09/PerfectProsthetic.html
The Jaws Effect (written article): https://writingwithcycyborg.blogspot.com/2024/02/TheJawsEffect.html
The art in the background:
Cara: https://cara.app/post/a609739b-9940-49d7-ac65-45a5686592a7
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cy-cyborg.bsky.social/post/3l3qep6pcs72u
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/cy-cyborg-draws/761163167075287040/it-might-just-be-the-hype-ive-gotten-from-the?source=share
Mastodon: https://lgbtqia.space/@Cy_Cyborg/113108682778028934
Music provided by Chillhop Music
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