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So a sinister chuckle would be the more understated and stylish way to go?

If you want people to know you're a villain, then yeah. I mean, ok, you're laughing your head off after you think you've won, and bam the hero that you killed three episodes ago sneaks up on you, and blows your head off.

All because you were distracted by your evil laugh.

And, if you just go 'muhahahahaha' or something, people will know what is up. No one just laughs like that.

Ah, so you mean the kind of evil laugh that could be used as a signature. I was thinking of the kind of laughter that comes naturally when, say, indulging in a good bout of schaudenfraude. That kind is more versatile, and takes less effort, so I imagine it'd be less of a hindrance.

But really, if anyone was distracted enough by their own laughter that it affects 'job performance' then I'd really have to worry about them, villain or no.

Yes. The signature laugh is really annoying, but yeah, guess I should have specified. Whatever.

Why do some place such a big deal on that? I mean, it's really kind of worthless in the grand scheme of things. In short, I totally agree with you.

Theatricality, probably. I mean, from what I've gathered, a lot of villainy comes with a kind of 'I'll show them all' attitude, right? I think the emphasis on the laugh is about doing that and doing it with a kind of time honoured 'style'.

Plus, I think a lot of the villains out there may secretly be pulp fiction geeks. It explains a lot of the costumes, doesn't it?

Yes. That.

I am in so much love with you. Ok, not really, but I like you so far. I really need to work on that verbal filter...

*laughs! ...in a not evil way, to clarify*

That's alright, the filter hiccup was amusing. And I'm happy to oblige. *extends a hand to shake* I'm Alec, by the way.

*shakes! ...hands*

I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

So, what brought up the talk of evil laughs? Did you see someone trip because they were too involved in executing an elaborate cackle? And, if so, please tell me you caught that on camera.

I was just... reading over a list that someone wrote. I know this place has all kinds of people running around, claiming to be villains, so I thought I would give them a nice tip.

If I ever catch that on camera, I'll share. I'll share, then I'll upload it to youtube.

Oh, was it one of those 'Evil Overlord Lists' that tend to float around the net? In regards to the tip, that's very considerate. I'm sure there are some villains that will be very grateful... that is, if they can find it in their black little hearts to do so.

Peeeerfect.

Yeah. I love those lists. If any villains actually read my little tip, I doubt they would listen, because, you know, they're 'so special'.

They're always entertaining. I think the one that says, 'If it becomes necessary to escape, I will never stop to pose dramatically and toss off a one-liner,' applies particularly well to your advice. If having the last word or the last laugh is that necessary, maybe creating some kind of taunting hologram is in order.

And hey, you never know. Maybe there is a quiet, subtle variety that is busy taking notes as we speak.

Someone should record all of the stupid villain moments. I'd rather watch that, than those stupid primetime game shows.

World's Funniest Villains? Hell, I'd watch it. And I think it should be a requirement that whoever hosts it must wear an eye patch, a pointy goatee, and have some sort of giant lever or button for whenever the winner gets their "prize". *uses air quotes* Just to play along with the whole image that's being set up.

And an evil laugh.

*laughs, thinking about such a show*

But of course. *grin*

True, but a sadistic giggle is so hard to pull off.

Hehehe.

Always save the laughter until you're far, far away.

At least then you're less likely to become a suspect.

True. Very true.

No one suspects the normally bubbly cheerleader who seems to be trembling in fear.

I guarantee you the instant she laughed though...they'd start pointing the fingers at her.

That's why she doesn't laugh- or when she does, the laughter turns into tears.

and tears=pity and people feeling sorry for her.

Oh yeah. Especially if she's cute. It won't really work if she's ugly. But most cheerleaders aren't.

*laughs* Now there's a thought...I really don't think I've ever seen a cheerleader that didn't fit the societal standard of beauty.

One of my highschools had an entire squad of fat and ugly cheerleaders.

They were only there because all the pretty girls were busy with fashion club, and the sports at my school really sucked, so no one really cared.

I'll remember to pack my pom poms the next time I commit an atrocity.

It wouldn't work for you. It's a lot harder for a guy to get away with stuff like that.

You could, I dunno- I never thought about how a guy could avoid suspicion. Maybe act like an idiot or a dying cancer patient or something? Get back to me, and I'll come up with something.

A smirk is far more efficient.

Yep, that it is.