The hero punches the villain through a plate-glass window. The villain is arrested by the police, who arrive instantly. The hero dusts off their hands, makes a witty pun, and walks into the sunset to have sex with the love interest. Justice is served.
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Cracked was purchased by in 2016 for $39 million. Following the acquisition, the site underwent significant staffing changes, culminating in a major layoff in December 2017 that gutted the video team. The hero punches the villain through a plate-glass window
First, you have to explain to the responding officers why a plate-glass window shattered. Then, you have to deal with the villain's lawyer, because yes, the bad guy has rights, and he is suing you for the emotional distress of being punched. You aren't walking into the sunset; you are sitting in a small room with a court stenographer explaining the difference between "self-defense" and "excessive force" for the fourteenth time. The sunset is actually the fluorescent lights of a waiting room in Small Claims Court. Justice is served
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