![]() ![]() What exactly counts as being part of an invisible person's body? There's just no hard line. More than one Invisible Man has been a sexual predator who used their powers to stalk and assault their victims, and the need to go without clothes to use the power at all can make it seem specifically designed for the purpose.Īs a final note, if you think about it too much, you might stumble upon a problem with this trope: at any given time, a person will have bacterial colonies whose members come and go, viral invaders being fought by their immune system, food being digested or excreted, dirt and dust falling on their skin, cells falling off their body, etc. This trope can also take a darker turn and be Played for Horror. On the other hand, for characters who are always invisible, this apparent downside is flipped on its head and usually ends up being pretty convenient for them, since they can avoid all the awkward situations that always-invisible characters with always-invisible Magic Pants tend to get into-for an always-invisible streaker, being visible is as as simple as getting dressed (though they might have to wear a burqa or similar clothing). In general, an invisible streaker is probably going to be susceptible to as many of invisibility's Logical Weaknesses as the author is willing to acknowledge, so the streaker will have to be extra careful to avoid doing even a minor thing that might get them spotted, and especially anything that might render them a visible streaker, since either Defeat by Modesty or Naked People Trapped Outside is sure to follow. Even beyond the nudity itself, the same rule that prohibits wearing clothes also prohibits carrying things. And if going outdoors, then add Exposed to the Elements on top of that. After all, being naked doesn't just mean being indecent, it also means being completely unarmed and vulnerable. This will likely be Played for Laughs the first time it's brought up, since the insinuation of nudity as well as the reactions to such is classic comedy - and for the same reason, there's also an inherent sexiness to the concept.Īctually using the power afterwards, on the other hand, can often be anything but funny and sexy. Ultimately, if this trope is in play, then the Mundane Solution has come up - by definition, nobody can see an invisible person, so they aren't exactly exposed if they just go around naked. A Literal Genie may make the person invisible, and just the person. A person's original clothing may have turned invisible as well, but that's no guarantee that they will remain intact. ![]() Invisibility as a drug or innate ability may only affect the natural body, leaving clothing and other external objects out of luck. Namely: you may be able to become invisible, but that doesn't mean things you interact with can become invisible. While many works Hand Wave away the problems with invisibility - being able to see being the main one - one specific form of Invisibility with Drawbacks frequently comes up. Not all invisibility methods are created equal. ![]()
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