Tag: Villain Origin Stories
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The Psychology of Why We Root for the Villain (And Why That Says Something Interesting About You)
Let me ask you something. When you were watching Breaking Bad, at what point did you stop rooting for Walter White? If your answer is “I never stopped,” congratulations. You are exactly who this article is for. There is a very specific experience that happens when you’re watching a show or reading a book and…
Shreya Singh
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