Pup-punting

(pup-punt-ing)

Derived from puppy kicking.

When a writer makes their villain perform an unreasonable act that makes no logical sense with no characteristically justified reason, all for the purpose of showing just how evil they are.

Movie Critic 1: I thought the villain was well written, except for the first scene he was in when he just randomly killed his royal jester for dropping a ball while juggling.

Movie Critic 2: I agree, that was a prime example of pup-punting.