Canon Sue
"Canon Sue" may refer to a character whose canon portrayal itself is seen as a "Mary Sue", rather than a character who has been altered in fan fiction. Typically, this refers to a character accused of being overly idealized or having other traits traditionally associated with fan fiction "Mary Sues", such as being "special" by having a gratuitously tragic past, unrealistic skills or attractiveness, or a seeming inability for the character to do wrong. Examples include Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Stephenie Meyer's Twilight franchise has been criticized for having "Mary Sue"-style characterization.
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