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* When Ace pops the basketball in the "Humilty" video, he looks genuinely surprised when the guys playing with the basketball are not impressed. Why? Think about [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Ace's old gang]]; they probably would have thought it was hilarious. Real-life people? [[RealityEnsues Not so much.]]
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** Also from ''Humility'', Russel tripping 2-D over for seemingly no reason makes a bit more sense when you remember that white eyes are either a sign of being afraid, which 2-D isn't, or ''possession.'' Given 2-D's eyes go back to their usual black after he gets back up it's likely that he was possessed during the video and that Russel, the band member with the most experience being possessed, gave him an impromptu exorcism.
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* Crossing over into Brilliance, but still mostly Horror: Murdoc's toxic behaviors become a lot darker (but also easier to understand) when you realize that he's been abused during his childhood; some abuse victims to end up behaving in a toxic manner because of how they were brought up. Other aspects of his character that aren't toxic can be linked to the abuse he's suffered; his hypersexuality, for example, could stem from the fact that he was molested as a kid, as there are a lot of victims of pedophilia who grow up to be hypersexual.
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* Crossing over into Brilliance, but still mostly Horror: Murdoc's toxic behaviors become a lot darker (but also easier to understand) when you realize that he's been abused during his childhood; some abuse victims to end up behaving in a toxic manner because of how they were brought up. Other aspects of his character that aren't toxic can be linked to the abuse he's suffered; his hypersexuality, for example, could stem from the fact that he was molested as a kid, as there are a lot of victims of pedophilia who grow up to be hypersexual.
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* Crossing over into Brilliance, but still mostly Horror: Murdoc's toxic behaviors become a lot darker (but also easier to understand) when you realize that he's been abused during his childhood; some abuse victims to end up behaving in a toxic manner because of how they were brought up. Other aspects of his character that aren't toxic can be linked to the abuse he's suffered; his hypersexuality, for example, could stem from the fact that he was molested as a kid, as there are a lot of victims of pedophilia who grow up to be hypersexual.
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* [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Ace]] joining the band might initially seem out of nowhere, except that multiple times where both works had given a ShoutOut toward each other had already given credence that both Gorillaz and Powerpuff Girls exist in the same universe.
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* At the end of the ''Saturnz Barz'' video, 2D asks for "just a peppermint tea" for breakfast. Why peppermint specifically? Mint tea is good for keeping the throat clear, and so has a reputation as a good tea for singers. Considering 2D's role in the band, it makes sense he'd have acquired a taste for the stuff.
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* ''The Non-Conformist Oath'' is the only interlude on ''Humanz'' not spoken by the narrator himself... because he's the one who steps out for a "fresh of breath air" at the end of the previous song.
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* The ending of the heavily political "Hallelujah Money" video features a clip of ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants'' from an episode called [[Recap/SpongebobSquarepantsS1E14SB129KarateChoppers "Karate Choppers,"]] bursting into tears. While it's still [[GainaxEnding really]] [[BigLippedAlligatorMoment jarring,]] an amusing tidbit is what in the episode itself he's crying about: Mr. Krabs telling him "Spongebob! [[Series/TheApprentice You're]] [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump fired!"]]
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** A group of gorillas are also known as a [[IncrediblyLamePun band]].
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** Their backstory also has some good FridgeHorror, like 2D's AmusingInjuries. 'Oh, Murdoc just socked 2D in the face.' Typical {{Slapstick}}, right? That is until you realize that 2D has none of the typical cartoon HealingFactor and in fact suffers extensive injuries from accidents and the hands of his blatantly abusive band mate.
*** This is taken UpToEleven and brought out into the open in the Plastic Beach chapter, where 2D's been kidnapped, incarcerated, beaten and drugged by his old 'friend.' The relationship between these characters has grown from FridgeHorror to straight-out NightmareFuel; just keep in mind that if Murdoc has no problem doing these things on tape, what do you suppose happens behind closed doors?
*** Murdoc's sentence for running 2D over and putting him in a coma was to look after the poor guy. [[DudeShesLikeInAComa Rumours fly about what went on that year]], and even if that didn't happen, Murdoc cheerfully admits to having beaten up the unconscious 2D for fun. Not to mention nobody objected when the DysfunctionJunction that was Murdoc, 2D, and Russel adopted Noodle, a small non-English-speaking child they found in a box on the doorstep. Evidently SocialServicesDoesNotExist.
** It's been stated that Murdoc's distinctive puggish nose is the result of being punched in the face on multiple instances, like a boxer. Granted, most of these were his own fault, so what's the problem? The artwork of Murdoc at 10 portrays him with this appearance, which implies that he'd already been [[AbusiveParents smashed in the face several times]] by that age. According to the biography, Rise of the Ogre, the total number of outright breaks in his nose is eight; once from a school bully, twice from his brother, and five times from Russel when Murdoc was caught having sex with 2D's girlfriend. Nose breakages, however, are clearly not the only injury he's suffered. He was also disturbingly matter-of-fact about having been molested as a child, and given what we see onscreen there's only about a fifty percent chance he's making it up.
*** This is taken UpToEleven and brought out into the open in the Plastic Beach chapter, where 2D's been kidnapped, incarcerated, beaten and drugged by his old 'friend.' The relationship between these characters has grown from FridgeHorror to straight-out NightmareFuel; just keep in mind that if Murdoc has no problem doing these things on tape, what do you suppose happens behind closed doors?
*** Murdoc's sentence for running 2D over and putting him in a coma was to look after the poor guy. [[DudeShesLikeInAComa Rumours fly about what went on that year]], and even if that didn't happen, Murdoc cheerfully admits to having beaten up the unconscious 2D for fun. Not to mention nobody objected when the DysfunctionJunction that was Murdoc, 2D, and Russel adopted Noodle, a small non-English-speaking child they found in a box on the doorstep. Evidently SocialServicesDoesNotExist.
** It's been stated that Murdoc's distinctive puggish nose is the result of being punched in the face on multiple instances, like a boxer. Granted, most of these were his own fault, so what's the problem? The artwork of Murdoc at 10 portrays him with this appearance, which implies that he'd already been [[AbusiveParents smashed in the face several times]] by that age. According to the biography, Rise of the Ogre, the total number of outright breaks in his nose is eight; once from a school bully, twice from his brother, and five times from Russel when Murdoc was caught having sex with 2D's girlfriend. Nose breakages, however, are clearly not the only injury he's suffered. He was also disturbingly matter-of-fact about having been molested as a child, and given what we see onscreen there's only about a fifty percent chance he's making it up.
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*** Murdoc being absentminded enough to bring up Paula during an interview while 2D was in the room led to a rather cathartic moment where 2D finally had the upper hand on Murdoc until Russ intervened. 2D was being detoxed from his pain killer addiction at the time. But then you realize -- 2D off his meds is not someone whose BerserkButton you want to press, even accidentally.
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* My first listen to Gorillaz's ''Music/PlasticBeach'' left me thinking that it was pretty bland compared to their previous album, having almost no guitar, tons and tons of synths, and with 2D's vocal being almost completely devoid of feeling. Then I realized that this was all reflecting the themes presented by the albums. - Chexo Kuscolv
* Also on the topic of Music/{{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to "Feel Good Inc.", the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "El Manana". The videos show Noodle, and her guitar, and her island as representing innocence, [[spoiler:and the destruction thereof. Noodle's "skyland" is attacked by two helicopters, which she attempts to hide from inside the windmill, though it is eventually critically damaged, plunges into a canyon, and is destroyed. Then "On Melancholy Hill" rolls around, and opens with Noodle on a cruise ship. She presents a decidedly more adult appearance, wearing lipstick and stockings-she is 19 now, after all-and instead of making her way to the "lifebewtz", takes her gun and actively attempts to fight off the flying pirates, managing to down one but not the other before the cruise ship is bombed and sank. She's not innocent anymore, but she has grown up. It probably also means something that we never see her eyes.]]
** By contrast, Cyborg Noodle ''hasn't'' grown up-Murdoc based her on his memories of the last time he saw Noodle. [[http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/us-reconnects-with-the-hot-gorillaz-guitar-player-201033 She likes Robert Pattinson, for Pete's sake!]] -- {{Tropers.Jonn}}
* There has been a debate in my house about how Russell and/or Noodle would know how to get to ''Plastic Beach''. Until I finally realized why...because Murdoc told everyone the coordinates in his Pirate Radio broadcasts!
* Also on the topic of Music/{{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to "Feel Good Inc.", the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "El Manana". The videos show Noodle, and her guitar, and her island as representing innocence, [[spoiler:and the destruction thereof. Noodle's "skyland" is attacked by two helicopters, which she attempts to hide from inside the windmill, though it is eventually critically damaged, plunges into a canyon, and is destroyed. Then "On Melancholy Hill" rolls around, and opens with Noodle on a cruise ship. She presents a decidedly more adult appearance, wearing lipstick and stockings-she is 19 now, after all-and instead of making her way to the "lifebewtz", takes her gun and actively attempts to fight off the flying pirates, managing to down one but not the other before the cruise ship is bombed and sank. She's not innocent anymore, but she has grown up. It probably also means something that we never see her eyes.]]
** By contrast, Cyborg Noodle ''hasn't'' grown up-Murdoc based her on his memories of the last time he saw Noodle. [[http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/us-reconnects-with-the-hot-gorillaz-guitar-player-201033 She likes Robert Pattinson, for Pete's sake!]] -- {{Tropers.Jonn}}
* There has been a debate in my house about how Russell and/or Noodle would know how to get to ''Plastic Beach''. Until I finally realized why...because Murdoc told everyone the coordinates in his Pirate Radio broadcasts!
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* My first listen to Gorillaz's ''Music/PlasticBeach'' left me thinking that it was pretty bland compared to their previous album, having almost no guitar, tons and tons of synths, and with 2D's vocal being almost completely devoid of feeling. Then I realized that this was all reflecting the themes presented by the albums. - Chexo --Chexo Kuscolv
* Also on the topic of Music/{{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to "Feel Good Inc.", the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep,no..no..." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
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* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "ElManana".Mañana". The videos show Noodle, and her guitar, and her island as representing innocence, [[spoiler:and the destruction thereof. Noodle's "skyland" is attacked by two helicopters, which she attempts to hide from inside the windmill, though it is eventually critically damaged, plunges into a canyon, and is destroyed. Then "On Melancholy Hill" rolls around, and opens with Noodle on a cruise ship. She presents a decidedly more adult appearance, wearing lipstick and stockings-she is 19 now, after all-and all -- and instead of making her way to the "lifebewtz", takes her gun and actively attempts to fight off the flying pirates, managing to down one but not the other before the cruise ship is bombed and sank. She's not innocent anymore, but she has grown up. It probably also means something that we never see her eyes.]]
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** By contrast, Cyborg Noodle ''hasn't'' grownup-Murdoc up -- Murdoc based her on his memories of the last time he saw Noodle. [[http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/us-reconnects-with-the-hot-gorillaz-guitar-player-201033 She likes Robert Pattinson, for Pete's sake!]] -- {{Tropers.Jonn}}
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* There has been a debate in my house about how Russell and/or Noodle would know how to get to ''Plastic Beach''. Until I finally realized why... because Murdoc told everyone the coordinates in his Pirate Radio broadcasts!
* Also on the topic of Music/{{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to "Feel Good Inc.", the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep,
* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "El
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*** This is taken UpToEleven and brought out into the open in the Plastic Beach chapter, where 2D's been kidnapped, incarcerated, beaten and drugged by his old 'friend.' The relationship between these characters has grown from FridgeHorror to straight-out NightmareFuel; just keep in mind that if Murdoc has no problem doing these things on tape, what do you suppose happens behind closed doors? doors?
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*** Murdoc being absentminded enough to bring up Paula during an interview while 2D was in the room led to a rather cathartic moment where 2D finally had the upper hand on Murdoc until Russ intervened. 2D was being detoxed from his pain killer addiction at the time. But then you realize - 2D off his meds is not someone whose BerserkButton you want to press, even accidentally.
* In "''Kids with Guns'' from ''Music/DemonDays''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? [[TearJerker Dear God]]...
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* In "''Kids with Guns'' from ''Music/DemonDays''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? [[TearJerker Dear God]]...
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*** Murdoc being absentminded enough to bring up Paula during an interview while 2D was in the room led to a rather cathartic moment where 2D finally had the upper hand on Murdoc until Russ intervened. 2D was being detoxed from his pain killer addiction at the time. But then you realize - -- 2D off his meds is not someone whose BerserkButton you want to press, even accidentally.
* In "''Kids with Guns'' from ''Music/DemonDays''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns"in in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? [[TearJerker Dear God]]...
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* In "''Kids with Guns'' from ''Music/DemonDays''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns"
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* My first listen to Gorillaz's Plastic Beach left me thinking that it was pretty bland compared to their previous album, having almost no guitar, tons and tons of synths, and with 2D's vocal being almost completely devoid of feeling. Then I realized that this was all reflecting the themes presented by the albums. - Chexo Kuscolv
* Also on the topic of {{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to Feel Good Inc., the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
* Also on the topic of {{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to Feel Good Inc., the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
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* My first listen to Gorillaz's Plastic Beach ''Music/PlasticBeach'' left me thinking that it was pretty bland compared to their previous album, having almost no guitar, tons and tons of synths, and with 2D's vocal being almost completely devoid of feeling. Then I realized that this was all reflecting the themes presented by the albums. - Chexo Kuscolv
* Also on the topic of{{Gorillaz}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to Feel "Feel Good Inc., ", the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
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* The band is named after TheMonkees.
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* In "''Kids with Guns''," Guns'' from ''Music/DemonDays''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? [[TearJerker Dear God]]...
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* My first listen to Gorillaz's Plastic Beach left me thinking that it was pretty bland compared to their previous album, having almost no guitar, tons and tons of synths, and with 2D's vocal being almost completely devoid of feeling. Then I realized that this was all reflecting the themes presented by the albums. - Chexo Kuscolv
* Also on the topic of {{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to Feel Good Inc., the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "El Manana". The videos show Noodle, and her guitar, and her island as representing innocence, [[spoiler:and the destruction thereof. Noodle's "skyland" is attacked by two helicopters, which she attempts to hide from inside the windmill, though it is eventually critically damaged, plunges into a canyon, and is destroyed. Then "On Melancholy Hill" rolls around, and opens with Noodle on a cruise ship. She presents a decidedly more adult appearance, wearing lipstick and stockings-she is 19 now, after all-and instead of making her way to the "lifebewtz", takes her gun and actively attempts to fight off the flying pirates, managing to down one but not the other before the cruise ship is bombed and sank. She's not innocent anymore, but she has grown up. It probably also means something that we never see her eyes.]]
** By contrast, Cyborg Noodle ''hasn't'' grown up-Murdoc based her on his memories of the last time he saw Noodle. [[http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/us-reconnects-with-the-hot-gorillaz-guitar-player-201033 She likes Robert Pattinson, for Pete's sake!]] -- {{Tropers.Jonn}}
* There has been a debate in my house about how Russell and/or Noodle would know how to get to Plastic Beach. Until I finally realized why...because Murdoc told everyone the coordinates in his Pirate Radio broadcasts!
* The band is named after TheMonkees.
* Also on the topic of {{Gorillaz}}, think of the lyrics to Feel Good Inc., the hit single about hedonism and how it only makes you sad. Specifically, this line: "My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no.." So his hedonism engulfed him so he no longer sleeps at night due to his raunchy ways of fame and lust. But dreams can also mean hopes, so not only does the lack of sleep literally make him stop "dreaming" but he also loses his hopes and dreams to the way of life. Poetry! -Hitchcock
* Watch the videos for "Feel Good Inc." and "El Manana". The videos show Noodle, and her guitar, and her island as representing innocence, [[spoiler:and the destruction thereof. Noodle's "skyland" is attacked by two helicopters, which she attempts to hide from inside the windmill, though it is eventually critically damaged, plunges into a canyon, and is destroyed. Then "On Melancholy Hill" rolls around, and opens with Noodle on a cruise ship. She presents a decidedly more adult appearance, wearing lipstick and stockings-she is 19 now, after all-and instead of making her way to the "lifebewtz", takes her gun and actively attempts to fight off the flying pirates, managing to down one but not the other before the cruise ship is bombed and sank. She's not innocent anymore, but she has grown up. It probably also means something that we never see her eyes.]]
** By contrast, Cyborg Noodle ''hasn't'' grown up-Murdoc based her on his memories of the last time he saw Noodle. [[http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/us-reconnects-with-the-hot-gorillaz-guitar-player-201033 She likes Robert Pattinson, for Pete's sake!]] -- {{Tropers.Jonn}}
* There has been a debate in my house about how Russell and/or Noodle would know how to get to Plastic Beach. Until I finally realized why...because Murdoc told everyone the coordinates in his Pirate Radio broadcasts!
* The band is named after TheMonkees.
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-- Gorillaz: 2-D and Murdoc, but since Del the Rapper Ghost is involved, then it can be associated with '''Russel'''
-- Demon Days: '''Noodle''' (the production of the album in-universe is credited to her.)
-- Plastic Beach: '''Murdoc'''
-- The Fall: '''2-D'''
-- Demon Days: '''Noodle''' (the production of the album in-universe is credited to her.)
-- Plastic Beach: '''Murdoc'''
-- The Fall: '''2-D'''
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* The fact that each of the albums is associated with each character.
-- Gorillaz: 2-D and Murdoc, but since Del the Rapper Ghost is involved, then it can be associated with '''Russel'''
-- Demon Days: '''Noodle''' (the production of the album in-universe is credited to her.)
-- Plastic Beach: '''Murdoc'''
-- The Fall: '''2-D'''
* The fact that each of the albums is associated with each character.
-- Gorillaz: 2-D and Murdoc, but since Del the Rapper Ghost is involved, then it can be associated with '''Russel'''
-- Demon Days: '''Noodle''' (the production of the album in-universe is credited to her.)
-- Plastic Beach: '''Murdoc'''
-- The Fall: '''2-D'''
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** Murdoc is generally [[ComedicSociopath hilarious]] in his antics, but as the story progresses and his relationship with 2D starts to take on more [[DomesticAbuse domestic abuse]] undertones, it can get a little hard to laugh. Even ignoring [[RapeAsDrama certain]] implications that have cropped up, it's fact that Murdoc beats on 2D regularly, and that 2D is much too submissive to fight back, or simply leave. In the truest meaning of fridge horror, 2D's whole situation just gets more depressing the more it's thought about...
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its got nothing to do with overfishing
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* The Music/{{Gorillaz}} have a few good examples, like the song "Superfast Jellyfish": [[SoundtrackDissonance it's basically a boastful, upbeat tune about overfishing until there's nothing left alive.]] Not to mention that in-story the Superfast Jellyfish are portrayed as harmless, ''sentient'' critters... that are apparently being [[LetsMeetTheMeat frozen, microwaved]] and EatenAlive. The video is undiluted UncannyValley as well; the jellyfish are the only things in colour, and they flop about like hanging victims without losing the identical dopey smiles, while being eaten by a guy who has a disturbingly similar smile pasted on through the whole thing.
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** Their backstory also has some good FridgeHorror, like 2D's AmusingInjuries. 'Oh, Murdoc just socked 2D in the face.' Typical {{Slapstick}}, right? That is until you realize that 2D has none of the typical cartoon HealingFactor and in fact suffers extensive injuries from accidents and the hands of his [[CompleteMonster blatantly abusive band mate.]]
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** Their backstory also has some good FridgeHorror, like 2D's AmusingInjuries. 'Oh, Murdoc just socked 2D in the face.' Typical {{Slapstick}}, right? That is until you realize that 2D has none of the typical cartoon HealingFactor and in fact suffers extensive injuries from accidents and the hands of his [[CompleteMonster blatantly abusive band mate.]]
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* In "''Kids with Guns''," 2-D is singing about children slowly taking over with guns, how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? Dear God...
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* In "''Kids with Guns''," 2-D is singing about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin children slowly taking over with guns, guns]], how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? [[TearJerker Dear God...
God]]...
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* In "''Kids with Guns''," 2-D is singing about children slowly taking over with guns, how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] Noodle [[CreepyChild Noodle]] came along? Dear God...
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* In "''Kids with Guns''," 2-D is singing about children slowly taking over with guns, how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] Noodle came along? Dear God...
* In "''Kids with Guns''," 2-D is singing about children slowly taking over with guns, how they're "turning us into monsters," and that it's all for "desire." He may sing "Kids with guns... kids with guns" in a monotone voice, but when it gets to the chorus, he gets some emotion of hopelessness & grief in there. Now, imagine what he thought when [[AxCrazy Cyborg]] Noodle came along? Dear God...
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*** This is taken UpToEleven and brought out into the open in the Plastic Beach chapter, where 2D's been kidnapped, incarcerated, beaten and drugged by his old 'friend.' The relationship between these characters has grown from FridgeHorror to straight-out HighOctaneNightmareFuel; just keep in mind that if Murdoc has no problem doing these things on tape, what do you suppose happens behind closed doors?
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*** This is taken UpToEleven and brought out into the open in the Plastic Beach chapter, where 2D's been kidnapped, incarcerated, beaten and drugged by his old 'friend.' The relationship between these characters has grown from FridgeHorror to straight-out HighOctaneNightmareFuel; NightmareFuel; just keep in mind that if Murdoc has no problem doing these things on tape, what do you suppose happens behind closed doors?
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* The {{Gorillaz}} have a few good examples, like the song "Superfast Jellyfish": [[SoundtrackDissonance it's basically a boastful, upbeat tune about overfishing until there's nothing left alive.]] Not to mention that in-story the Superfast Jellyfish are portrayed as harmless, ''sentient'' critters... that are apparently being [[LetsMeetTheMeat frozen, microwaved]] and EatenAlive. The video is undiluted UncannyValley as well; the jellyfish are the only things in colour, and they flop about like hanging victims without losing the identical dopey smiles, while being eaten by a guy who has a disturbingly similar smile pasted on through the whole thing.
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* The {{Gorillaz}} Music/{{Gorillaz}} have a few good examples, like the song "Superfast Jellyfish": [[SoundtrackDissonance it's basically a boastful, upbeat tune about overfishing until there's nothing left alive.]] Not to mention that in-story the Superfast Jellyfish are portrayed as harmless, ''sentient'' critters... that are apparently being [[LetsMeetTheMeat frozen, microwaved]] and EatenAlive. The video is undiluted UncannyValley as well; the jellyfish are the only things in colour, and they flop about like hanging victims without losing the identical dopey smiles, while being eaten by a guy who has a disturbingly similar smile pasted on through the whole thing.
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* The {{Gorillaz}} have a few good examples, like the song Superfast Jellyfish: [[SoundtrackDissonance it's basically a boastful, upbeat tune about overfishing until there's nothing left alive.]] Not to mention that in-story the Superfast Jellyfish are portrayed as harmless, ''sentient'' critters... that are apparently being [[LetsMeetTheMeat frozen, microwaved]] and EatenAlive. The video is undiluted UncannyValley as well; the jellyfish are the only things in colour, and they flop about like hanging victims without losing the identical dopey smiles, while being eaten by a guy who has a disturbingly similar smile pasted on through the whole thing.
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* The {{Gorillaz}} have a few good examples, like the song Superfast Jellyfish: "Superfast Jellyfish": [[SoundtrackDissonance it's basically a boastful, upbeat tune about overfishing until there's nothing left alive.]] Not to mention that in-story the Superfast Jellyfish are portrayed as harmless, ''sentient'' critters... that are apparently being [[LetsMeetTheMeat frozen, microwaved]] and EatenAlive. The video is undiluted UncannyValley as well; the jellyfish are the only things in colour, and they flop about like hanging victims without losing the identical dopey smiles, while being eaten by a guy who has a disturbingly similar smile pasted on through the whole thing.
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