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Old 20-Nov-2004, 01:22
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The definition of Cinderella refers to "One that unexpectedly achieves recognition or success after a period of obscurity and neglect".

It does not mention the gender of the one. But we all know that the one is a girl.

But if we want to mention a boy, what word matches "male Cinderella"?
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Old 20-Nov-2004, 02:50
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The definition of Cinderella refers to "One that unexpectedly achieves recognition or success after a period of obscurity and neglect".

It does not mention the gender of the one. But we all know that the one is a girl.

But if we want to mention a boy, what word matches "male Cinderella"?
Some say Harry Potter is a male Cinderella.
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