Etymology

Mary Sue

Today it means: A fictional character, usually female, whose implausible talents and likeability weaken the story. Full definition →

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The story

From the name of an intentionally over-the-top character in the 1973 Star Trek parody fan fiction A Trekkie's Tale by Paula Smith.

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