Is it only me or has anyone else also noticed that there are an overwhelming amount of istps cast as heroes? Especially in animes.
I've said it before: ISTPs are
really only interesting when we're doing something or have some chaos thrown our way. Otherwise, we're sitting in a corner deducing problems, eating a lot of unhealthy food, beating the high score on Call of Duty, lifting weights, jogging, riding our motorcycles, fixing our motorcycles, picking up chicks with our motorcycles, etc. Not exactly engaging thematic material.
I mean...would you watch an ISTP protagonist when there ISN'T any action going on? Perhaps if you were attempting to cure a bout of insomnia.
Oh, and our "anti-hero" tendencies manage to give us refreshing layers and depth (?). This is among the reasons the archetype emerged during the 50s/60s/70s when Mainstream American culture splintered and "rebellion" became cool. McQueen, Eastwood, Bronson, Dean, Wolverine, Han Solo, Boba Fett--the list goes on. Very much men of their time.
Back on topic--Mr. McClane is
definitely an xSTP...the Se is strong with this one. Whether introverted or extroverted--I'm leaning extrovert.