Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Funny / RetroChill

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

-->'''Andy:''' Need a hand?\\
'''Hobbes:''' Oh, I've got it. You go back to... whatever it was you were doing.\\
'''Andy:''' I just gave three character testimonials for Socrates' vlog.\\
'''Hobbes:''' Okay, yeah, I'll scoot over.\\

Added: 497

Changed: 86

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** And, after Evil Calvin has just critically damaged MTM and revealed he has several of Calvin's inventions, forcing the group to flee...
-->'''Sherman:''' Socrates, get that darn camera out of my face!\\
'''Socrates:''' But this is the exciting bit! My viewers will eat this up!\\

to:

** --> And, after Evil Calvin has just critically damaged MTM and revealed he has several of Calvin's inventions, forcing the group to flee...
-->'''Sherman:''' Socrates, get that darn camera out of my face!\\
'''Socrates:'''
face!
-->'''Socrates:'''
But this is the exciting bit! My viewers will eat this up!\\
up!
--> And as they're all heading off to save Calvin from Rupert and Retro...
-->'''Socrates:''' That's what I like to hear! Left leaderless and directionless, the remaining members of the band join together to reclaim their commander and defeat the ultimate evils!
-->'''Andy:''' Socrates, ''please'' put the camera away.
-->'''Socrates:''' But this is the exciting bit! The action is finally starting! The music ramps up, the engines roar, and we ride off into the sunset!
-->'''Sherman:''' There's no music, the box's engines are silent, and it's the middle of the afternoon.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

Added: 207

Changed: 2

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


'''Galaxoid:''' Shhhh! Not a good time!

to:

'''Galaxoid:''' Shhhh! Not a good time!time!\\
* Not-Calvin and Jark are preparing to summon a horde of monsters out of Jark's orb. Not-Calvin is aiming at a highway, when Jark tells him it's the other way around. Despite the fact that it's ''a sphere''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** And, after Evil Calvin has just critically damaged MTM and revealed he has several of Calvin's inventions, forcing the group to flee...
--->'''Sherman:''' Socrates, get that darn camera out of my face!\\

to:

*** ** And, after Evil Calvin has just critically damaged MTM and revealed he has several of Calvin's inventions, forcing the group to flee...
--->'''Sherman:''' -->'''Sherman:''' Socrates, get that darn camera out of my face!\\


Added DiffLines:

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

*** And, after Evil Calvin has just critically damaged MTM and revealed he has several of Calvin's inventions, forcing the group to flee...
--->'''Sherman:''' Socrates, get that darn camera out of my face!\\
'''Socrates:''' But this is the exciting bit! My viewers will eat this up!\\
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''MTM: Would you like me to go into the technical reasons behind it, or do you want me to finish the scan?

to:

-->'''MTM: -->'''MTM:''' Would you like me to go into the technical reasons behind it, or do you want me to finish the scan?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None




Added DiffLines:

* The gang call Galaxoid and Nebular to take them to Calvin:
-->'''Sherman:''' And seeing as how you guys just seem to wander the universe randomly, you're probably already in your ship.\\
'''Galaxoid:''' I take offense to that. I'll have you know that we spend our time travelling through space to find new and distant worlds, immersing ourselves in new places and cultures, broadening our horizons and improving our minds!\\
'''Nebular:''' [[IResembleThatRemark Hey, Galaxoid- I just cued up the latest season of Fargo. You in?]]\\
'''Galaxoid:''' Shhhh! Not a good time!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


\\

Added: 829

Changed: 147

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** And he does.

to:

** And he does. Throughout the story, the other characters absolutely ''loathe'' it, treating all other options as preferable to being involved with the vlog. Ex:
--> Normally Hobbes and Sherman were ''not'' friends, but the genius hamster had to admit that they'd warmed up to each other in recent years, and he was concerned by the apprehension in the feline's face.\\
Besides, it was better than helping Socrates with his vlog.\\
\\
** Socrates also has no idea of appropriate timing, leading to things like...
-->'''Sherman:''' It takes [[DoAnythingRobot you]] less than thirty seconds to scan the entirety of time and space, looking for someone, but it takes you nearly a half hour to scan one small child's brain?!
-->'''MTM:''' Yes.
-->'''Sherman:''' Why?!
-->'''MTM: Would you like me to go into the technical reasons behind it, or do you want me to finish the scan?
-->'''Socrates:''' Ooh! I'm interested to hear the technical bits! Let me get the camera ready!
-->'''Andy:''' No, Socrates...

Added: 15

Changed: 1

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?

to:

--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?


Added DiffLines:

** And he does.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?

to:

--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?



--> '''Socrates:''' On Website/Youtube, mostly. I just hit the one million subscriber milestone, so I need to make a particularly good video to celebrate it. I figured now would be a good time to start it.

to:

--> '''Socrates:''' On Website/Youtube, Youtube, mostly. I just hit the one million subscriber milestone, so I need to make a particularly good video to celebrate it. I figured now would be a good time to start it.



--> '''Andy:''' I mean, I have a Website/Facebook...

to:

--> '''Andy:''' I mean, I have a Website/Facebook...Facebook...

Added: 1044

Changed: 746

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* This exchange.
--> '''Hobbes:''' That actually reminds me, Socrates - you remember that one time fourteen years ago when you completely broke character and were evil for a little bit?"
--> '''Socrates:''' Didn't we strike that from canon?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Did we?
--> '''Socrates:''' Pretty sure we did. I don't remember at this point. I mean, our how many rewrites has our lore even had?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Is this conversation even canon?
--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation even canon?



--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?

to:

--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?



* This exchange.
--> '''Hobbes:''' That actually reminds me, Socrates - you remember that one time fourteen years ago when you completely broke character and were evil for a little bit?"
--> '''Socrates:''' Didn't we strike that from canon?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Did we?
--> '''Socrates:''' Pretty sure we did. I don't remember at this point. I mean, our how many rewrites has our lore even had?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Is this conversation even canon?
--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation even canon?

to:

* This exchange.
--> '''Hobbes:''' That actually reminds me, Socrates - you remember that one time fourteen years ago when you completely broke character and were evil for a little bit?"
''['''Long''' beat]''
--> '''Calvin:''' ''[slowly]'' Don't ever do that, again...
--> '''Socrates:''' Didn't we strike I'm glad you asked, Cally! I've decided that from canon?
before we actually start our adventure I'm going to make sure to vlog it for my loyal viewers!
--> '''Hobbes:''' Did we?
'''Andy:''' What loyal viewers?
--> '''Socrates:''' Pretty sure we did. On Website/Youtube, mostly. I don't remember at this point. just hit the one million subscriber milestone, so I mean, our how many rewrites has our lore even had?
need to make a particularly good video to celebrate it. I figured now would be a good time to start it.
--> '''Hobbes:''' Is this conversation even canon?
'''Andy:''' You have a Youtube channel? What the heck do you do on it?
--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation Movie reviews, political commentary, response videos, you know, the norm.
--> '''Andy:''' Why have we never known about this?
--> '''Socrates:''' ''[hurt look]'' Wait... you guys aren't subscribed to me?
--> '''Calvin:''' Socrates, none of us use social media except you.
--> '''Andy:''' I mean, I have a Website/Facebook...
--> '''Socrates:''' Calvin, [[FauxHorrific you don't
even canon?have a Facebook]]?
--> '''Calvin:''' Socrates, our computer is from 1992, I'm pretty sure it doesn't even load Facebook.
--> [...]
--> '''Hobbes:''' So what, you're just going to randomly film us doing stuff until something happ-
--> '''Socrates:''' Yup!

Added: 1530

Changed: 2

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> ''Retro [[{{Beat}} remains hanging from the wall, completely silent]]. The aliens' grins [[LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand slowly deflate.]]''

to:

--> ''Retro ''[Retro [[{{Beat}} remains hanging from the wall, completely silent]]. The aliens' grins [[LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand slowly deflate.]]'']]]''


Added DiffLines:

* A RunningGag throughout the fic is Socrates' vlog. He constantly films and posts ''everything'' the heroes experience, no matter if it's incredibly terrifying or completely mundane. As you can expect, it's pretty funny and provides some levity to a [[CerebusSyndrome rather dark story]].
** It's first seen in Chapter 2. The characters are walking down the sidewalk talking when, completely unprompted:
--> '''Socrates:''' ''[to his phone, grinning]'' Hey everybody! Socrates back here and welcome back to the Tiger Diaries!
--> '''Hobbes:''' Socrates, what are you doing?
--> '''Socrates:''' [[NotListeningToMeAreYou You bet we will, Hobbes]]! In the past we've saved the planet, traveled to other universes, met extraordinary people and aliens, and overall had ourselves a good time making sure we didn't become slaves to a rather [[LampshadeHanging stereotypically evil]] [[AliensAreBastards alien race]] bent on enslaving mankind. Over here, we have our resident hamster, Sherman. Sherman, do you have anything to say about the things we've accomplished over the past few years?
--> '''Sherman:''' Please don't film me.
--> '''Socrates:''' Amazing! So I'll be checking back in with you all, and we'll see what little adventures we manage to find ourselves into! Also I'd like to give a shout-out to all my amazing people on ! Without you, none of this would be possible! Links in the description and be sure to leave a like and subscribe for the [[ParodyProductPlacement free iPhone giveaway at the end of the video]]! Talk soon!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

--> '''Lenny:''' Hmmmm... guess not.
--> ''[[[GalacticConqueror Rupert]] and [[TheDragon Earl]] enter]''
--> '''Earl:''' Well?
--> '''Carl:''' ''[shrugs]'' Not responding. Doesn't want a grilled cheese. And we [[BrickJoke still don't know if he's a goose]].
--> '''Earl:''' ...[[DeadpanSnarker Well, you've clearly done all you can.]] Leave him to us.

Added: 1842

Changed: 46

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[folder: Tropes for the original]]



* This exchange from the rewritten version.

to:

[[/folder]]

[[folder: Tropes for the remake]]
* This exchange The [[QuirkyMinibossSquad alien crew]] are sent to study Retro, who has just crash-landed on Zok. They're just as effective as ever, as in "not effective at all":
--> '''Lenny:''' Hi there! I'm Lenny, and this is Carl!
--> '''Carl:''' Hi! We're here to interrogate you and get some answers!
--> '''Lenny:''' So! We have questions! First question- are you some kind of waterfowl?
--> ''Retro [[{{Beat}} remains hanging
from the rewritten version.wall, completely silent]]. The aliens' grins [[LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand slowly deflate.]]''
--> '''Lenny:''' ''[clears throat]'' Okay! Excuse us for one moment, please! ''[They go over to the door]'' Okay... The usual stuff isn't working. The subject is ''not'' responding.
--> '''Carl:''' That's weird. Do you suppose we've offended him?
--> '''Lenny:''' How so?
--> '''Carl:''' Maybe he was expecting some sort of welcoming present for being on our planet. He ''is'' a newcomer, after all.
--> '''Lenny:''' Interesting point... maybe we ought to find something quick? What do you think he'd like?
--> '''Carl:''' How about a grilled cheese sandwich? Those are popular on Earth, aren't they?
--> '''Lenny:''' True, true... although, I seem to recall an enthusiasm for a musical forestry commission...
--> '''Carl:''' Really?
--> '''Lenny:''' Yeah, it was called [[Music/JustinTimberlake Justice Timber & Lake]], or something. Always telling you to "buy, buy, buy" his services?
--> '''Carl:''' Hmmmm... how about a vehicle? They seem to like those planet-polluting doohickeys a lot.
--> '''Lenny:''' They really do... oh! I've got it! ''[slithers back to Retro]'' How would you like a six-wheel planet-polluter driven by a forestry commission with a grilled cheese?
--> ''[[TheComicallySerious [Retro remains completely silent] ]]''
* This exchange.



--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation even canon?

to:

--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation even canon?canon?
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* As everyone goes into total panic as the ships fall towards the lava the only oddball out is Socrates, who is calmly reading a field guide and relaxing.

to:

* As everyone goes into total panic as the ships fall towards the lava the only oddball out is Socrates, who is calmly reading a field guide and relaxing.relaxing.
* This exchange from the rewritten version.
--> '''Hobbes:''' That actually reminds me, Socrates - you remember that one time fourteen years ago when you completely broke character and were evil for a little bit?"
--> '''Socrates:''' Didn't we strike that from canon?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Did we?
--> '''Socrates:''' Pretty sure we did. I don't remember at this point. I mean, our how many rewrites has our lore even had?
--> '''Hobbes:''' Is this conversation even canon?
--> '''Socrates:''' Is what conversation even canon?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Best part of this is, it's mostly a ShoutOut to a Literature/HankTheCowdog book
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Rupert''': I'M NOT SCREAMING!

to:

--> '''Rupert''': I'M NOT SCREAMING!SCREAMING!
* Calvin thinking his EvilKnockoff is ''gorgeous''!
* Earl attempting to give a speech to Bob about how great it is to be evil only for him to run off when he realizes [[HatesBeingTouched Earl's about to touch him]].
* As everyone goes into total panic as the ships fall towards the lava the only oddball out is Socrates, who is calmly reading a field guide and relaxing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Rupert''': WHAT DO YOU WANT?.

to:

--> '''Rupert''': '''Rupert''': WHAT DO YOU WANT?.



--> '''Rupert''': [[ResembleTheRemark I'M NOT SCREAMING!]]

to:

--> '''Rupert''': [[ResembleTheRemark I'M NOT SCREAMING!]]SCREAMING!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Rupert''': WHAT DO YOU WANT?.

to:

--> '''Rupert''': '''Rupert''': WHAT DO YOU WANT?.



--> '''Rupert''': [[IResembleTheRemark I'M NOT SCREAMING!]]

to:

--> '''Rupert''': [[IResembleTheRemark [[ResembleTheRemark I'M NOT SCREAMING!]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* [[WrongGenreSavvy Calvin]] attempting to prove that Retro's ActuallyADoombot.

to:

* [[WrongGenreSavvy Calvin]] attempting to prove that Retro's ActuallyADoombot.ActuallyADoombot.
* This small line of dialogue shared between Rupert and Evil Calvin:
--> '''Rupert''': WHAT DO YOU WANT?.
--> '''Calvin''': STOP SCREAMING AT ME OR I'LL DESTROY YOU!
--> '''Rupert''': [[IResembleTheRemark I'M NOT SCREAMING!]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Hobbes attempting to kill the [[SoLastSeason newly-enhanced Shadowfax]] with [[KillItWithFire fire]] only to find out the this kind of Shadowfax actually ''loves'' fire instead. [[{{Facepalm}} His reaction]] is understandable.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* [[WrongGenreSavvy Calvin]] attempting to prove that Retro's ActuallyADoombot.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Calvin''': [[MindScrew Hi, guys. Nice evening, huh? You bet! How's the family? Great. Let me go straight to the point, and say that I know nothing about the Fabled Treasure at the West End of the Rainbow.]]

to:

--> '''Calvin''': [[MindScrew Hi, guys. Nice evening, huh? You bet! How's the family? Great. Let me go straight to the point, and say that I know nothing about the Fabled Treasure at the West End of the Rainbow.]]]]
* "Space mutants can solve anything," and the entire scenario with the giant mutant goose that happens afterwards.
**The mere existence of lava eels bears mentioning here.
**This line not long after the above:
--> Suddenly, a laser passed by Sherman's ship.
--> Ever see lasers being fired under lava?
--> Very weird.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Bob''': Are you talking about me?

to:

--> '''Bob''': Are you talking about me?me?
** Which then escalates into this downright ''hilarious'' moment:
--> '''Calvin''': Yes! No! I'm not sure. Did you say something about peanut butter sandwiches?
--> '''Bob''': I don't remember. "What did I say?
--> '''Calvin''': You said…I can't remember. No, wait! You said that they were slightly higher west of……Mount Rushmore, I think it was.
--> '''Bob''': Nope. That wasn't me. I would have said they were made out of peanut butter.
--> Calvin stared at him.
--> '''Calvin''': Why would you say that?
--> '''Bob''': Cause they are. Everybody knows that peanut butter sandwiches are made out of peanut butter.
--> '''Calvin''': Right. And if everybody already knows it, why would you bother to say it? And why would you leave out the part about Mount Rushmore? Don't you care about our great presidents!
--> '''Bob'''. I…I…I…
--> '''Calvin''': That's no excuse, and don't argue with me! The point is…
--> '''Alien''': (dully) Hi, Bob.
--> Bob [[RunningGag screams and runs off.]]
--> Calvin blinks and turns to Rupert and Earl..
--> '''Mind message''': ''Hash browns, you dork''.
--> Calvin looks up Rupert and Earl and gives them a smile.
--> '''Calvin''': [[MindScrew Hi, guys. Nice evening, huh? You bet! How's the family? Great. Let me go straight to the point, and say that I know nothing about the Fabled Treasure at the West End of the Rainbow.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> [[Beat Everyone stares at him in silence]]

to:

--> [[Beat [[{{Beat}} Everyone stares at him in silence]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* When Calvin bursts into the control room containing Rupert, Earl and Bob. In a moment of desperation of thinking of an escape plan, Calvin screams at one out load leading to:
--> '''Calvin''': YOU MORON! AT A TIME LIKE THIS, DO I CARE ABOUT PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES?
--> [[Beat Everyone stares at him in silence]]
--> '''Bob''': Are you talking about me?

Top