Is radioactive waste a plot device for many shows? Given the above question, please answer with reasoning first!
Radioactive isotopes in an ooze-like waste cause turtles to become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the Fox animated hit, Family Guy, radioactive waste is used to turn give the main characters superpowers. The superhero 'Daredevil' encounters radioactive waste that blinds him as a child and gives him super powers.
Therefore, the answer is yes.