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Poll: Overused Job Clichés

A poll by ElMaruecan82
Which of these 25 clichés regarding movie professions do you think is the most overused?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 780 votes:

  1. 1.

    Roger Murtaugh

     
    THE COP WHO'S JUST ABOUT TO RETIRE
  2. 2.

    Michael Douglas in Wall Street (1987)

     
    THE RUTHLESS, GREEDY AND ARROGANT BUSINESSMAN
  3. 3.

    Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

     
    THE GAY/EFFEMINATE TAILOR OR FASHION DESIGNER
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