Thread by @shockproofbeats

Has a film character ever won an argument with someone but nevertheless gotten absolutely destroyed in the unrelated chess match they were simultaneously engaged in with said person?

Just once I want someone to be right about a thing but also dogshit at chess.

- I do know that study you mention, Jensen. In fact I wrote it. Now. How about you give me some answers?
[Slides silver Monopoly car onto the board]
- You can't do tha-
- I SAID I WANT ANSWERS

There's loads of cheap tropes like this, chess aside. Baddies are ALWAYS describing obscure quasi-sophisticated practices. But why would you be impressed? Means you spent 8 mins on the Wiki page for Chinese tea etiquette, or listened to an episode of In Our Time about Samurai.

Also wonder why the goodies always let them monologue their little prepared speech

- Beautiful isn't it? Did you know there are nearly 30,000 species of orchid, Mr Smit-
- Name six
- I beg your pardon
- Name six types of orchid. Right now. Without looking at your phone.

Imagine our hero arriving to battle wits with a Serbian arms dealer, descending into a gambling den where their verbal sparring is beautifully counterpointed by a six hour session of Super Smash Bros Melee.

- I take it you've already met my bodyguard, Mr Prestige
- Yes, we've [touches scar on cheek] been acquainted
- No hard feelings, I ho-
- You can't be Princess Peach
- What?
- I'm Princess Peach I've already picked it. I'm always Peach, I swear to God I'll leave right now