Body swap

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A body swap is a storytelling device seen in a variety of science and supernatural fiction, in which two people (or beings) exchange minds and end up in each other's bodies. In media such as television and film, the device is an opportunity for two actors to temporarily play each other's characters,[1] although in some cases, dialogue is dubbed by the original actors.

There are different types of body swapping. For non-technology swapping, switches can be caused by magic items such as amulets, heartfelt wishes, or just strange quirks of the universe. The switches typically reverse after the subjects have expanded their world views, gained a new appreciation for each other's troubles by literally "walking in another's shoes" and/or caused sufficient amounts of farce. Notable examples include the books Vice Versa (1882) and[2] Freaky Friday (1972),[3] as well as the film versions of both.

Switches accomplished by technology, exempting gadgets advanced sufficiently to appear as magic, are the fare of mad scientists. Body-swapping devices are usually characterized by a highly experimental status, straps, helmets with many complicated cables that run to a central system and a tendency to direly malfunction before their effects can be reversed. Those without such means may resort to brain transplants. Such experiments can have overtones of horror.[citation needed]

Appearances in fiction and drama

Main article: Body swap appearances in media

Since the Vice Versa novel was published in 1882, body swaps have been a popular theme in various media:

See also

Notes

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  2. ^ Jose, Michael JR. "Vice Versa by F. Anstey Detailed Book Review". Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ King, Robert (February 4, 2001). "The mother versus the author". St. Petersburg Times. Hernando. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c Raymond, Adam K. (2013-09-05). "How to Swap Bodies With Anyone You Want, According to the Movies". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Ebert, Roger (2011-08-03). "The Change-Up Movie Review & Film Summary (2011)". RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Ebert, Roger (2002-12-13). "The Hot Chick Movie Review & Film Summary (2002)". RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ The Identity Matrix – Chalker – Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  8. ^ "Yoshikawa Interview | Mahou-X". Mahouxscans.wordpress.com. 2013-02-03. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) – translation of Natalie article.
  9. ^ "コミックナタリー – [Power Push] 「山田くんと7人の魔女」吉河美希インタビュー (1/4)" (in Japanese). Natalie.mu. 2013-02-03. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Inside Mari, Silver Nina, Love Theory Manga – News". Anime News Network. 2014-01-06. Archived from the original on 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2014-01-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "'Your Name' Director Makoto Shinkai on Updating the Body-Swap Movie". thewrap.com. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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