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* ''Fanfic/IfWishesWerePonies'': Twilight usually visits the Wizarding World with Harry or one of her friends. When she's left alone with a human or wizard/witch, she will regularly go off on tangents or try to study ''everything'' around her (something that her escorts struggle to get her to stop while still being polite). When Harry or one of her friends are there, though, they know exactly what to say to either get her back on track or get her to calm down (or both).
* ''WebComic/ScarletLady'': Invoked at the start of [[AlternateContinuity this universe's]] "Lady Wi-Fi". Alya sees Marinette putting what looks like Scarlet Lady's yo-yo in her locker, making her believe that Marinette is Scarlet Lady (not knowing that Chloe is the one with the Ladybug Miraculous). Excited/panicking, Alya turns to the first person she sees (Sabrina) and tells her what she thinks. Sabrina takes one look at crazed Alya and immediately pushes her on to Nino. The captions state that Sabrina can deal with only one kind of crazy (Chloe) and that she isn't equipped to deal with Alya.
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* ''Fanfic/IfWishesWerePonies'': Twilight usually visits the Wizarding World with Harry or one of her friends. When she's left alone with a human or wizard/witch, she will regularly go off on tangents or try to study ''everything'' around her (something that her escorts struggle to get her to stop while still being polite). When Harry or one of her friends are there, though, they know exactly what to say to either get her back on track or get her to calm down (or both).
* ''WebComic/ScarletLady'': Invoked at the start of [[AlternateContinuity this universe's]] "Lady Wi-Fi". Alya sees Marinette putting what looks like Scarlet Lady's yo-yo in her locker, making her believe that Marinette is Scarlet Lady (not knowing that Chloe is the one with the Ladybug Miraculous). Excited/panicking, Alya turns to the first person she sees (Sabrina) and tells her what she thinks. Sabrina takes one look at crazed Alya and immediately pushes her on to Nino. The captions state that Sabrina can deal with only one kind of crazy (Chloe) and that she isn't equipped to deal with Alya.
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* Frequently used in ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). Justified in this case as Sheldon really did come with a manual, in the form of The Roommate Agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions, most of which let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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* Frequently used in ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). guys. Justified in this case that as Sheldon really did come with a manual, in manual- the form of The Roommate Agreement roommate agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions, most of which let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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* ''Series/{{Scrubs}}'': Not just with the main HeterosexualLifePartners JD and Turk, but other characters either start out close enough for this, or develop it as the series progresses.
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* ''Series/{{Scrubs}}'': Not just with the main The HeterosexualLifePartners JD and Turk, but other characters either start out close enough for this, or develop it as the series progresses.well as others.
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---> '''Leonard:''' ''(in regards to Sheldon's latest freak out)'' Aren't you going to ask?\\
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* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldur explains Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
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* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice2010'': Kaldur explains Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
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Its three strengths are that it establishes a meaningful relationship between the Manual and the... "Blinking VCR character"; it provides characterization for the VCR; and most importantly, it skips over the messy "coming to an understanding" process that would otherwise require awkward frustrated encounters and use up the time slot.
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Its three strengths are that it establishes a meaningful relationship between the Manual and the... the "Blinking VCR character"; it provides characterization for the VCR; and most importantly, it skips over the messy "coming to an understanding" process that would otherwise require awkward frustrated encounters and use up the time slot.
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* ''Series/TheOffice'': As the Dunder-Mifflin crew become more chummy, the more socially adept characters like Jim and Pam help the more socially inept characters like Michael, Dwight, or Andy deal with stuff like heartbreak, bad relations, or PR disasters.
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* ''Series/TheOffice'': ''Series/TheOfficeUS'': As the Dunder-Mifflin crew become more chummy, the more socially adept characters like Jim and Pam help the more socially inept characters like Michael, Dwight, or Andy deal with stuff like heartbreak, bad relations, or PR disasters.
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* While their suggestions never come to pass, Lancer's two dads in Chapter 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' both show [[AwwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther how much they care for Lancer]] by giving another character advice on how to deal with them. The first time, [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain Rouxls Kaard]] is told that Lancer is unwell, and immediately suggests burping him and giving him ginger ale. The second time, the [[EvilOverlord King]] suggests that if he ever cries, to bounce him up and down like a basketball; apparently, he likes it.
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* While their suggestions never come to pass, Lancer's two dads in Chapter 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' both show [[AwwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther how much they care for Lancer]] by giving another character advice on how to deal with them. The first time, [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain Rouxls Kaard]] is told that Lancer is unwell, and immediately suggests burping him and giving him ginger ale. The second time, the [[EvilOverlord King]] suggests that if he ever cries, to bounce him up and down like a basketball; apparently, he likes it.
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* While their suggestions never come to pass, Lancer's two dads in Chapter 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' both show [[AwwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther how much they care for Lancer]] by giving another character advice on how to deal with them. The first time, [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain Rouxls Kaard]] is told that Lancer is unwell, and immediately suggests burping him and giving him ginger ale. The second time, the [[EvilOverlord King]] suggests that if he ever cries, to bounce him up and down like a basketball; apparently, he likes it.
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* While their suggestions never come to pass, Lancer's two dads in Chapter 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' both show [[AwwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther how much they care for Lancer]] by giving another character advice on how to deal with them. The first time, [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain Rouxls Kaard]] is told that Lancer is unwell, and immediately suggests burping him and giving him ginger ale. The second time, the [[EvilOverlord King]] suggests that if he ever cries, to bounce him up and down like a basketball; apparently, he likes it.
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---> '''Leonard:''' *''(in regards to Sheldon's latest freak out)'' Aren't you going to ask?\\
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* Alex Eames is this for her police partner, Robert Goren, in ''Series/LawAndOrderCriminalIntent.'' She's the only person, possibly in his entire life, who cares for and understands him enough to really understand how he ticks.
* Saturday Night Live has a skit with Reese Witherspoon and Leslie Jones. Reese Witherspoon helps Leslie Jones get through tough situations as a helpful white friend and vice versa.
* Saturday Night Live has a skit with Reese Witherspoon and Leslie Jones. Reese Witherspoon helps Leslie Jones get through tough situations as a helpful white friend and vice versa.
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* Alex Eames is this for her police partner, Robert Goren, in ''Series/LawAndOrderCriminalIntent.'' She's the only person, possibly in his entire life, who cares for and understands him enough to really understand comprehend how he ticks.
ticks. Goren, for his part, recognizes that he's "an acquired taste"; unlike some examples of the trope, he's actively aware that Eames functions in this capacity for him, and is grateful for her help.
*Saturday Night Live ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' has a skit with Reese Witherspoon and Leslie Jones. Reese Witherspoon helps Leslie Jones get through tough situations as a helpful white friend and vice versa.
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* On ''Series/TheTudors'', Charles Brandon sometimes performs this role, advising other members of Henry VIII's court how best to deal with the unpredictable monarch. In particular, he attempts to help Anne of Cleves adjust to English customs when she arrives to become queen #4; the marriage doesn't work out, but she later thanks him for his advice and tutelage. Overlaps with TruthInTelevision, since Brandon was the real Henry VIII's most trusted friend.
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** House, being a character inspired by Franchise/SherlockHolmes (with his manipulative tendencies dialed way past eleven) owns a manual for every major character, patient of the week, clinic patient, and passer-by on the show.
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* Saturday Night Live has a skit with Reese Witherspoon and Leslie Jones. Reese Witherspoon helps Leslie Jones get through tough situations as a helpful white friend and vice versa.
* ''Series/TheOffice'': As the Dunder-Mifflin crew become more chummy, the more socially adept characters like Jim and Pam help the more socially inept characters like Michael, Dwight, or Andy deal with stuff like heartbreak, bad relations, or PR disasters.
* ''Series/TheOffice'': As the Dunder-Mifflin crew become more chummy, the more socially adept characters like Jim and Pam help the more socially inept characters like Michael, Dwight, or Andy deal with stuff like heartbreak, bad relations, or PR disasters.
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* Dr. Watson, in his own way, is this for SherlockHolmes, which makes this OlderThanRadio. He doesn't necessarily help other ''characters'' understand the Great Detective better, but he does help the ''readers'' understand him better.
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* Dr. Watson, in his own way, is this for SherlockHolmes, Literature/SherlockHolmes, which makes this OlderThanRadio. He doesn't necessarily help other ''characters'' understand the Great Detective better, but he does help the ''readers'' understand him better.
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---> '''Leonard:''' *In regards to Sheldon's latest freak out* Aren't you going to ask?\\
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The Manual, usually a friend, ex-lover or family member, has already leveled up in the area of understanding that particular model of VCR. They're ready to shepherd the n00b around the traps and over-reactions into greener pastures with a simple and unintuitive insight. Compare CloudcuckoolandersMinder.
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The Manual, usually a friend, ex-lover or family member, has already leveled up in the area of understanding that particular model of VCR. They're ready to shepherd the n00b [=n00b=] around the traps and over-reactions into greener pastures with a simple and unintuitive insight. Compare CloudcuckoolandersMinder.
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* In ''Manga/{{Haikyuu}}'', Akaashi has a list of weaknesses for his partner Bokuto, along with measures to counter them depending on the situation.
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'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.\\\
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'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.\\\\\
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* ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads up" insight that let her see the context.
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* ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads "head's up" insight that let lets her see the context.
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* Dr. Watson, in his own way, is this for SherlockHolmes, which makes this OlderThanRadio. He doesn't necessarily help other ''characters'' understand the Great Detective better, but he does help the ''readers'' understand him better.
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* Frequently used in ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). Justified in this case as Sheldon really did come with a manual the form of The Roommate Agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions. Most of which are rules that let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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* Frequently used in ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). Justified in this case as Sheldon really did come with a manual manual, in the form of The Roommate Agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions. Most interactions, most of which are rules that let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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** {{Averted}} in later season as Penny's finally gotten smart enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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** {{Averted}} in later season seasons, as Penny's finally gotten smart enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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'''Penny:''' What is this this, [[LampshadeHanging my first day]]?
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* Alex Eames is this for her police partner, Robert Goren, in ''Series/LawAndOrderCriminalIntent.'' She's the only person, possibly in his entire life, who cares for and understands him enough to really understand how he ticks.
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* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldur explains Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
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* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldur explains Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.years.
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* ''VisualNovel/GakuenHeaven'' sets characters up in neat pairs, so you don't have to reach far for the Manual. Omi/Saionji, King/Hideaki...
* ''Manga/YuYuHakusho'': Kurama/Hiei after the gate of betrayal, to bystander Yuusuke.
-->'''Yuusuke:''' You're a hell of an actor. Not everyone can pretend to laugh at their dying friends.\\
'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.\\\
'''Kurama:''' That's his way of saying 'You're welcome'. You will learn.
* The ''Takumi-kun'' series has Akaike show up and dispense advice concerning Gii for [[ShrinkingViolet Takumi]].
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* ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads up" insight that let her see the context.
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* ''Literature/KillTimeOrDieTrying''
** James acts as this for Dylan, and there is also a real manual which is circulated by email amongst new Warplings.
--->'''James:''' You don't just wake him up! There's a procedure.
** This trope is also lampshaded for Nathan.
--->'''Brad:''' Isn't there a manual for him?\\
'''James:''' It's in Chinese. Hence Chan.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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* ''VisualNovel/GakuenHeaven'' sets characters up in neat pairs, so you don't have to reach far for the Manual. Omi/Saionji, King/Hideaki...
* ''Manga/YuYuHakusho'': Kurama/Hiei after the gate of betrayal, to bystander Yuusuke.
-->'''Yuusuke:''' You're a hell of an actor. Not everyone can pretend to laugh at their dying friends.\\
'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.\\\
'''Kurama:''' That's his way of saying 'You're welcome'. You will learn.
* The ''Takumi-kun'' series has Akaike show up and dispense advice concerning Gii for [[ShrinkingViolet Takumi]].
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* ''Literature/KillTimeOrDieTrying''
** James acts as this for Dylan, and there is also a real manual which is circulated by email amongst new Warplings.
--->'''James:''' You don't just wake him up! There's a procedure.
** This trope is also lampshaded for Nathan.
--->'''Brad:''' Isn't there a manual for him?\\
'''James:''' It's in Chinese. Hence Chan.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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* ''GakuenHeaven'' sets characters up in neat pairs, so you don't have to reach far for the Manual. Omi/Saionji, King/Hideaki...
* ''YuYuHakusho'': Kurama/Hiei after the gate of betrayal, to bystander Yuusuke.
-->'''Yuusuke:''' You're a hell of an actor. Not everyone can pretend to laugh at their dying friends.
-->'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.
-->'''Kurama:''' That's his way of saying 'You're welcome'. You will learn.
* ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads up" insight that let her see the context.
* The ''Takumi-kun'' series has Akaike show up and dispense advice concerning Gii for [[ShrinkingViolet Takumi]].
* ''YuYuHakusho'': Kurama/Hiei after the gate of betrayal, to bystander Yuusuke.
-->'''Yuusuke:''' You're a hell of an actor. Not everyone can pretend to laugh at their dying friends.
-->'''Hiei:''' Friends are a crutch for the weak. I only saved you because I might need you later.
-->'''Kurama:''' That's his way of saying 'You're welcome'. You will learn.
* ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads up" insight that let her see the context.
* The ''Takumi-kun'' series has Akaike show up and dispense advice concerning Gii for [[ShrinkingViolet Takumi]].
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** James acts as this for Dylan, and there is also a real manual which is circulated by email amongst new Warplings.
-->'''James:''' You don't just wake him up! There's a procedure.
** This trope is also lampshaded for Nathan.
-->'''Brad:''' Isn't there a manual for him?\\
'''James:''' It's in Chinese. Hence Chan.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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** James acts as this for Dylan, and there is also a real manual which is circulated by email amongst new Warplings.
-->'''James:''' You don't just wake him up! There's a procedure.
** This trope is also lampshaded for Nathan.
-->'''Brad:''' Isn't there a manual for him?\\
'''James:''' It's in Chinese. Hence Chan.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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** James acts as this for Dylan, and there is also a real manual which is circulated by email amongst new Warplings.
-->'''James:''' You don't just wake him up! There's a procedure.
** This trope is also lampshaded for Nathan.
-->'''Brad:''' Isn't there a manual for him?\\
'''James:''' It's in Chinese. Hence Chan.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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* ''HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' ''Film/HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days'' has the mother let slip that Andie is the first girl Ben ever brought home. It's not exactly advice, but it's a "heads up" insight that let her see the context.
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* Frequently used in ''TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). Justified in this case as Sheldon really did come with a manual the form of The Roommate Agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions. Most of which are rules that let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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* Frequently used in ''TheBigBangTheory'' ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' regarding Sheldon - most often to [[FishOutOfWater Penny]], but sometimes from Leonard to the other guys who aren't quite so used to him (as evidenced by the page quote). Justified in this case as Sheldon really did come with a manual the form of The Roommate Agreement which Leonard had to sign. It's full of various rules for their interactions. Most of which are rules that let Leonard know not to do X thing that will annoy Sheldon sufficiently to make him unbearable.
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* {{Scrubs}}: Not just with the main HeterosexualLifePartners JD and Turk, but other characters either start out close enough for this, or develop it as the series progresses.
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Plots would move more efficiently if difficult people had manuals. Convenient humanoid manuals, like best friends who know all the intricacies of their personality and are looking to clear the conflict up for the sake of their friend.
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Plots would move more efficiently if difficult people had manuals. Convenient humanoid manuals, like best friends {{best friend}}s who know all the intricacies of their personality and are looking to clear the conflict up for the sake of their friend.
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* ''{{Bones}}'':
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* ''{{Bones}}'':''{{Series/Bones}}'':
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* Much of the dialog in ''Series/{{House}}'' is devoted to troubleshooting. They're not really manuals when throwing out conjectures, but House's ex-girlfriend and Wilson, and later his former team, have enough experience to strip him down sometimes.
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* Much ''Series/{{House}}''
**Much of the dialogin ''Series/{{House}}'' is devoted to troubleshooting. They're not really manuals when throwing out conjectures, but House's ex-girlfriend and Wilson, and later his former team, have enough experience to strip him down sometimes.
**Much of the dialog
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** {{Averted}} in the most recent season as Penny's finally gotten GenreSavvy enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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** {{Averted}} in the most recent later season as Penny's finally gotten GenreSavvy enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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* In many ways, this is at the heart of {{Scrubs}}. Not just with the main HeterosexualLifePartners JD and Turk, but other characters either start out close enough for this, or develop it as the series progresses.
* Kaldur in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' explain Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
* Kaldur in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' explain Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
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* In many ways, this is at the heart of {{Scrubs}}. {{Scrubs}}: Not just with the main HeterosexualLifePartners JD and Turk, but other characters either start out close enough for this, or develop it as the series progresses.
* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldurin ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' explain explains Wally's disbelief in magic to the rest of TheTeam. Kaldur is himself a practitioner, and he and Wally have known each other for years.
* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldur
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*''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Eric spends the early parts of ''Literature/AMagesPower'' studying his teammates' manuals because he likes puzzles. Thus, by the end of the adventure he's able to translate for others. For instance, when Tiza says, "You better do a good job healing (the patient) because I'm gonna beat them up later" what she ''really'' means to say is "I want (the patient) to be at full strength when I challenge them to an honorable duel".
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** {{Averted}} in the most recent season as Penny's finally gotten GenreSavy enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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** {{Averted}} in the most recent season as Penny's finally gotten GenreSavy GenreSavvy enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
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---> '''Penny:''' What is this [[LampshadeHanging my first day]]?
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** {{Averted}} in the most recent season as Penny's finally gotten GenreSavy enough to just roll with Sheldon's quirks and not ask why.
--> '''Leonard:''' *In regards to Sheldon's latest freak out* Aren't you going to ask?
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--> '''Leonard:''' *In regards to Sheldon's latest freak out* Aren't you going to ask?
---> '''Penny:''' What is this [[LampshadeHanging my first day]]?
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** Sheldon's mom also acts as a manual on occasion, since she's the only person who can handle Sheldon when he's acting particularly crazy.