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->Where do you go to read the latest about new tropes?\\
What about old tropes with new names?\\
How can you find the best but least linked tropes out there?\\
Worry no more: Trope Report is here.
TropeReport is a monthly newsletter that intends to showcase works and tropes from all corners of this website. It also aims to keep the troper hivemind updated with pertinent trope changes and discussions.
With April's arrival, spring is in full swing! In this edition of Trope Report, we will celebrate the month of rain showers, Easter, and poetry in our own special way.
Unfortunately, we forgot about AprilFoolsDay so we don't have any jokes for this issue. However, we hope that this issue will have something that will pique your interest.
One major change that's happening on the wiki is the deprecation of the [=LetsPlay/=] Administrivia/{{namespace}}. This decision was made due to concerns about inconsistency across mediums and the general "tropeworthiness" of LetsPlayers compared to other work articles. Pages under the [=LetsPlay=]/ namespace will be examined on a case by case basis to decide whether the page should be cut or moved to another namespace such as [=WebVideo/=]. For more information, you can check our Changelog entry on the matter.
Other big changes that have happened over the course of last month are major [[Administrivia/TropeRepairShop TRS]] decisions that have completely overhauled well-established tropes like AdultFear, UncannyValley, {{Bishonen}}, and PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad. More info regarding those changes can be found in our Changelog section.
Last, but not least, we have managed to surpass the original TropeReport run, as we have managed to publish 16 issues! Hopefully, we will continue to make many more issues for the wiki in the future.
As always, happy troping!
~@/MacronNotes
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!Tropes and Works
[[folder:Trope Spotlight]]
!!Obscure Tropes
This section highlights older tropes that need a boost.
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* Back during the prime of Greek {{traged|y}}ies, plays were not performed standalone, but rather as trilogies. Naturally, since audiences would be depressed after long hours filled with misery and woe, playwrights would lighten the mood by concluding things with a '''SatyrPlay''', which were retellings of classic myths featuring a GreekChorus of [[FaunsAndSatyrs satyrs]], loads of BlackComedy, and a surprising amount of sexual content (including costumes that gave the satyrs [[GagPenis incredibly oversized genitals]]). Despite being a hit with the Greeks, this debauchery made them very unpopular with the Romans, who destroyed every copy they could get their hands on. As obscure as they come, this ForgottenTrope only has 14 wicks, which may be attributed to the fact that only one complete example remains -- ''Theatre/{{Cyclops}}'' by Creator/{{Euripides}}. Perhaps it's high time to bring these back, maybe even with a modern spin (then again, considering their ValuesDissonance, perhaps not).
* Normally, punishments are meant as a deterrent against crime and bad behavior, and thus making people avoid taking these actions. However, some people would gladly commit some '''MischiefForPunishment'''. Perhaps they'd like to be punished, whether because [[{{Unishment}} said punishment is enjoyable and rewarding to them]] or as a part of a UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} play session. Other times, getting punished is a way of furthering their plans and getting closer to their goals, tricking their opposition into helping them get what they want. Either way, they're deliberately causing trouble with the intent of getting some punishment inflicted on themselves. While this trope has existed since 2011, it only has a scant 34 wicks.
* It's the month of April, and for a lot of us, that means it's a month of rainy days, transitioning us from the mood-swinging March to the beautiful May. In fact, this rain may even create some mist, such as a '''RainAura'''. This trope, mostly useful as an artistic shortcut as well as a way to give scenes an "otherworldly air", has been around since 2007, but only has 17 wicks, and most of the on-page examples lack context. Surely there's some anime buffs out there who can help flesh this one out?
* Want to spice up the run-of-the-mill CaptureTheFlag battle royale-style school prank, now that face-to-face classes are back again? Why not go for an '''UnderwearFlag'''? Have the factions wear nothing but GoofyPrintUnderwear and rename themselves "Tidus Whitus" and "Boxeria" for April showers fun. Of course, for anti-bullying measures, no wedgies. Currently at 33 wicks. Want to plant more?
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!!New Tropes
This section brings attention to recently-launched tropes that could use a little help to really get rolling.
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* With the PlantPeople come their young, the '''InnocentPlantChildren'''. Often dwelling in forests, these botanical creatures are innocent and playful, embodying the joys of childhood and the untamed wilderness. Their appearances can vary from being completely plantlike to nearly resembling humans like fairies or elves. They are benevolent to the heroes, either assisting them in their journey or just acting friendly to them, though they're not above the occasional mischievous prank. This trope launched on February 6th and could use some help to grow and flourish.
* Balloons are fun. They're colorful, floating bubbles of latex and air that remind us of parties and can be fun to play with. But what if they're used for... evil? '''BalloonOfDoom''' is what happens when balloons are PlayedForHorror and are turned from symbols of fun into symbols of corrupted innocence, {{Monster Clown}}s, and all things creepy and deceptive. Launched on March 7th, this trope already has about 40 wicks, but can surely rack up a lot more... let's just hope it doesn't explode on us as a result.
* Quick! Angry beavers are chasing after you! You've accidentally burst their dam with your NoodleImplements, and after some Scooby-Doo-style shenanigans, now you're crossing to the other side of the river while they aren't looking. Surely, the '''ChaseStopsAtWater''', right? Launched on the 23rd of March, this trope would be handy someday for hot aquatic pursuits.
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[[folder:Work Spotlight]]
!!New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.
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* ''WesternAnimation/HumanResources2022'' is the long-awaited spin-off of ''WesternAnimation/BigMouth''. It's a WorkCom focusing on the {{Anthropomorphic Personification}}s of various emotions and complexes that affect human beings, such as love, ambition, addiction, logic and, of course, sexual drive. The show officially premiered on March 18, but the work page was created on March 11, and has been steadily updating with the show's release. As information about the show and its reception comes out, we encourage tropers to further update the page; however, it will need eyes on it to prevent the usual issues with brand new shows such as Administrivia/SpeculativeTroping. Additionally, the relevant subpages on ''Big Mouth'', namely its [[Characters/BigMouth Characters page]], may also need updating with information from the spin-off. And if we can't convince you to write about the show, maybe your Ambition Gremlin and Logic Rock can.
* You may be familiar with the ''Series/MrBean'' franchise, but only recently did we add a page for the animated series of the same name, ''WesternAnimation/MrBeanTheAnimatedSeries''. The animated show follows the quirky silent goofball through his various mishaps, with a few [[CanonForeigner new characters]] thrown into the mix. While this show came out in 2002, this page was only created on March 27 of this year. Those who remember this show are encouraged to flesh out the details on the work page and subpages.
* ''VideoGame/{{Leela}}'' is a 2011 video game based around spirituality... and hallucinogenic drug usage. Produced by Deepak Chopra, it uses the video game medium to introduce players to his yoga techniques, focusing on the chakras of the body and tying physical activity into meditation. The game is simple, so the page is currently quite short (and it was only created on March 21), and those who check out the game are encouraged to add more details. (Also, it has nothing to do with the female lead in ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}.'' Sorry.)
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!!Older/Obscure Work Spotlight
This section is intended to highlight works that may no longer be in the zeitgeist -- but that doesn't mean they're any less tropable.
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* ''VideoGame/Onslaught2'' is a 2007 TowerDefense game in UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash by gaby. You place turrets to ensure that no enemies make it to your base. Maxed turrets that are next to each other can use some really powerful attacks, which become mandatory in later portions. There are four standard difficulty options, twelve tracks, and a challenge mode. It's a real treat for anyone looking for something outside the box that still holds up among later Flash tower defenses.
* ''WesternAnimation/ForTheBirds'' is one of the WesternAnimation/PixarShorts, directed by Ralph Eggleston and released in 2000. A flock of blue birds sits on the power line by a road, squawking and fussing at each other. Eventually, another bird that's much larger shows up and lands on the wire in the middle, putting a lot of weight on it. They try to peck him off, but it turns out that isn't very wise. It's got some immaculate animation you'd expect from the studio and although it aired before [[WesternAnimation/MonstersInc a film about monsters]], it should serve as a great contrast to a [[WesternAnimation/TurningRed red mammal]] as well.
* ''[[VideoGame/KingsQuestVAbsenceMakesTheHeartGoYonder King's Quit V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!]]'' is a 1990 Windows game by one of... [[Creator/{{Sierra}} THEM]]! It features Graham finding a small piece of cheese right outside the mousehole, but he can't reach it. His main problems include a supremely annoying wagon named Cedric who keeps complaining (at one point he whines about a desert being cold), rivers telling him to quit, a rat who'd like to purchase a custard pie and drives a hard bargain, and a narrow beach at the. It has some very well done artistry and everythin' you need. '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqunFIEI1IY No more for today!]]'''
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!!Works That Need a Page
This section takes a page from the Administrivia/ListOfShowsThatNeedSummary. It is intended to spotlight works that people have been talking about enough to link around the site, but don't have a page yet. If the work page link turns blue after this, then we know we've done our job!
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* ''VideoGame/FNFVsSpamton'' is a GameMod for ''VideoGame/FridayNightFunkin'' by [=Pickle578=] that features the character Spamton from ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' as the opponent. It has three songs: "Nows-Your-Chance", "To-Be-A", and "Big-Shot" (based on tracks from the salesman's origins), with cutscenes in between. The creator has tried to expand it to include other ''Deltarune'' characters. It has been released unfinished and has very little actual content, though there are claims of a potential Spamton remaster... but surely you can make a page on something funky with your favorite Number 1 Rated [=Salesman1997=], can't you, [[BIG SHOT]]?!
* ''Webcomic/{{Toonhole}}'' is a [[GagPerDayWebcomics Gag-per-Day Webcomic]] that started in 2010, featuring cartoons illustrated by four different artists. Due to its status as a long-runner, it has amassed 50+ wicks, and provides the page image for over a dozen tropes, including DoWrongRight, SideBet, CastingCouch, AutomatedAutomobiles and OutOfTheFryingPan. Despite this, nobody has created a page for it yet, though a simple Administrivia/{{crosswicking}} would provide more than enough examples to make one.
* ''[[Series/TheAWord The "A" Word]]'' is a British drama television show that is hosted on Creator/{{the BBC}} and is an adaptation of the Israeli show ''Yellow Peppers''. The show is about a family of four known as the Hughes, consisting of mother Alison, father Paul, daughter Rebecca on Alison's side, and son Joe. The series revolves around Joe, who is diagnosed with autism after his parents become concerned with his behavioral patterns in primary school, and they, alongside their other relatives and friends, try to cope with how to handle their son and his difficulties in getting along and socializing with others. Alongside Joe's autism, the series also explores other social issues, such as Rebecca feeling ignored by her parents, Alison's brother Eddie dealing with relationship problems, and her father and Joe's grandfather, Maurice (played by Creator/ChristopherEccleston), who is tactless and often deals with issues insensitively, regardless of being well-intentioned.
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!!Non-English Work Spotlight
The wiki may be in English, but that doesn't mean non-English media are any less important! This section focuses on works that may have a language barrier to deal with -- but are worth it if you do.
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* ''VideoGame/ASmallTalkAtTheBackOfBeyond'' is an InteractiveFiction game by Polish developer Creator/{{scriptwelder}}. You awake in a darkened room lit by a computer console, through which an AI called LDAC contacts you and informs you that you are in an underground bunker due to a nuclear war that left the outside world uninhabitable. You may converse with LDAC through the console, but it's clear there's more to this place and predicament. The atmosphere is top-notch, the parser's super responsive (it recognises different synonyms and phrasings, though it can still be unclear), and you just have to play to the end (especially since it's so short).
* ''Manga/IDreamOfMimi'' is a manga series created by Kaoru Shintani. The main character is a nerdy student named Akira Takaoka who saved money to buy a new personal computer, only to find out that they're sold out. Then he buys what he believes to be the same model in a box from a shady man in an alley, but it turns out that it's actually a bio-android who looks like a young lady. Even worse, she'll require his active molecules to refresh her memory, but she'll serve him loyally. Now Akira and his newly named computer girl Mimi fight various other biotypes, explore cyberspace, and discover more about the nature of biotypes... It's worth checking out for the great art, 1990s computer nostalgia, and some interesting concepts... What a shame it ended at three volumes!
* During Lent, it's tradition to abstain from eating meat. However, since fish isn't considered meat, demand for it is high, and prices skyrocket. Well, here's one shellfish that won't cost you a penny. ''VideoGame/{{Ikachan}}'' is a {{Freeware Game|s}} by Creator/StudioPixel (best known for creating ''VideoGame/CaveStory''). In it, you play as the titular adorable squid and traverse the sea while fighting hostile enemies and eating fish. A short but sweet {{Metroidvania}}, it features the excellent music and graphics that we've come to expect from the studio, and will keep you entertained during a rainy afternoon.
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!!Creator Page Spotlight
Works would be nothing without the people who make them. This section highlights authors, artists, actors, musicians, and everyone else responsible for trope creation and proliferation.
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* Music/MalindaKathleenReese is a singer-songwriter who mostly does folk and pop music, though she is most known for her [=YouTube=] channel, ''WebVideo/TwistedTranslations'', which uses Google Translate to badly translate many things, usually songs. With only 15 wicks, 102 inbounds, and no subpages, her page could use quite a bit of attention.
* Creator/{{Karameru}} is an artist and animator primarily known for their works on [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGk56cJDZcVqIxZatX7nbQ their YouTube account]], which seem to have a curious habit of suddenly popping up in people's recommended videos. These videos often involve various critters getting into situations that tend to take unexpected turns ''very'' quickly, which makes the channel a perfect fit for the April Fools' spirit. Despite the high view counts on some of these videos, the page doesn't have many tropes listed.
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[[folder:Image of the Month]]
This section brings you the best selections of the past month from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from ''ComicStrip/ThePerryBibleFellowship'', and illustrates HollywoodChameleons.
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Chameleons are pretty cool animals, aren't they? They are stealthy, deceitful creatures who can completely change the color and texture of their skin in order to [[ChameleonCamouflage seamlessly blend in with their surroundings]], and...
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...wait, what's that? They don't actually do that in real life, the color change is mainly based on their mood? Aw, but it makes for such interesting visual gags! Like the one in [[https://pbfcomics.com/comics/love-lizard/ this image]], for example. Nicholas Gurewitch, author of ''The Perry Bible Fellowship'', always had a knack for extracting clever, often [[BlackComedy dark]] punchlines out of well-known tropes. Only he could've come up with the idea of a chameleon using his camouflage to sneak away from his mistress' bedroom without getting caught by her husband. A simple but amusing gag, it's not hard to see why it's our Image of the Month.
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[-(Oh, and if you're still disappointed that chameleons can't do things like that, say hello to the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgDE2DOICuc cuttlefish]]!)-]
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!Projects and Discussions
[[folder:Forumwatch]]
Hey guys! Welcome back to Forumwatch! In this section, we'll be telling you about what's going on in the forums -- interesting discussions that may be going on in Wiki Talk, some fun forum games, or lively debates going on in On-Topic Conversations, you name it!
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* As tropers, we take pride in knowing works that no one would even care about. So why not put your knowledge to the test? Just stop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=knlknii13xodnucq6kmtubh7 ITT: We Make Obscure References]] thread and comment a quote from that book, video game or funny internet video that nobody else has ever heard of before. Just be careful, because if someone gets the reference, you'll forever have to live with the shame of other people knowing the same things that you do.
* UsefulNotes.TheNewTwenties and (to a lesser extent) the decade index TheNewTwenties have been under scrutiny because they were created when the 2020s had just begun, which seemed far too soon to many people. There have also been concerns regarding the pages' focus on real life events and politics. The "[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16476380950A74263800 Should The New Twenties pages exist?]]" Wiki Talk thread has been created to address these concerns.
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[[folder:Trope/Article Changelog]]
This section covers [[Administrivia/RenamedTropes renames]], [[JustForFun/TropeEpitaph removals]], redefinitions, hard-splits, merges, and [[Administrivia/TRSWickCleaning wick cleaning]]. We'll try to keep you alerted to any major changes to the site, including perpetual projects and Wiki Talk decisions that you may have missed, but if you want to be a part of the process that affects so much of our wiki, then head over to the Trope Repair Shop on the left-hand side of the forum.
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* The [=LetsPlay=]/ Administrivia/{{namespace}} (dedicated to LetsPlays) is being deprecated and the pages in it (along with other WebVideo pages) are being cleaned out and moved/cut based on how tropeworthy they are deemed. This is due to concerns over some of the pages in the namespace (along with the WebVideo namespace) lacking tropeworthy content and sliding into troping the lives or opinions of the creators, not the work. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16181940280A68595100 Thread that made the decision here]], [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15967636170A08822400 cleanup continues here.]]
* AboutTheAuthor has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]] due to a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646289794014864600 TRS thread here.]]
* AdultFear has been disambiguated due to heavy misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1635449676033011000 TRS thread here]].
* AmbiguousAllegiance has been disambiguated due to misuse and an unclear definition. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645745786064133600 TRS thread here.]]
* BerserkButton has had new guidelines enacted due to heavy misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646093562059024600 Full details in the TRS thread here.]]
* {{Bishonen}} is being merged into PrettyBoy, which itself is being made Administrivia/InUniverseExamplesOnly. The {{Bishonen}} page is also being turned into an UsefulNotes/AnimeFanspeak [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only Page]]. This is all due to concerns over the two tropes being too similar, and both being Administrivia/ZeroContextExample magnets. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646922313052598000 TRS thread here.]]
* BreatheOnTheFan has been retooled into a humor trope about people distorting their voices with fans, and has been renamed to FunnyFanVoice due to being deemed not tropeworthy and Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs as is, as well as having an unclear description. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646925155045266700 TRS thread here.]]
* DangerouslyShortSkirt has been disambiguated due to being deemed not tropeworthy and the {{Fanservice}} elements already being covered by other tropes. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647292734089897500 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Diary}} has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645817974073922000 deemed]] Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs by itself and is now a disambiguation page. EpistolaryNovel's description was also reworked a little to make clear it isn't just about correspondence between characters.
* Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15650841110A56066500&page=64#comment-1592 expanded]] to be more detailed and informational.
* FoeYay has been cut completely, with the cut reason listing the disambiguation that was formerly on the page. This is because the trope itself had been split several years ago, but bizarrely, the disambiguation still had examples listed. Cutting was determined to be the only way to stop the growth of new wicks for the now-cut page. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648237502069244700 TRS thread here.]]
* FrighteningPowerUsage has been disambiguated due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse and a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646353345050864600 TRS thread here.]]
* FukuFic has been turned into an UsefulNotes/AnimeFanspeak Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPage with pages related to the concept listed on it. This is due to misuse, a lack of wicks, and it being deemed not tropeworthy. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646146404034775400 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Jossed}} is being officially renamed to [[{{Jossed}} Davided]], after our lord and savior Creator/DavidFosterWallace. Discussion can be found [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13646132210A95550100&page=211#comment-5260 here]].
* HornedHairdo has been renamed to DevilishHairHorns due to the unclear name resulting in "character has a horned hairstyle" misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645889574027403300 TRS thread here.]]
* LikeThatShowButWithMecha has been merged with RecycledWithAGimmick due to a lack of wicks and concerns over tropeworthiness. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646873257084042900 TRS thread here.]]
* MailerDaemon has had its definition expanded and has been renamed to UnseenPenPal due to an unclear description, a non-indicative name that resulted in misuse, and a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646067248034943600 Full details in the TRS thread here.]]
* MusicPlayerGame has been sent [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/discussion.php?id=7qafb6spmxkt7ira9gnv4s1f back to the TLP]] for refining due to a lack of wicks and a poor name. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646104723054135500 TRS thread here.]]
* NSFWWebcomics has been cut due to an unclear scope, a lack of an official rating system for webcomics, and the term "{{NSFW}}" varying too much by culture to have a clear definition. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16461704350A83677600 Wiki Talk thread here]].
* ObligatoryWarCrimeScene is being reverted to its original definition, villainous examples are being removed, and it has also been renamed to WarCrimeSubvertsHeroism. This is due to an unclear description that changed the trope's original meaning as well as [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs examples that amounted to "war crimes happen".]] [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647363373085394100 TRS thread with full details here.]]
* OutnumberedSibling has been disambiguated due to an unclear description resulting in "character has many siblings" misuse without any other meaning. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646351434002155000 TRS thread here.]]
* PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad is being split into two tropes -- one about political correctness being parodied, with the name PoliticalOvercorrectness, and one about stories complaining about political correctness, with the name PoliticalCorrectnessIsEvil. (The original name will become a disambiguation.) This is due to the unclear name resulting in many different kinds of use, including as "political correctness exists"-type usage. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646695080063109000 TRS thread here.]]
* RantInducingSlight has been disambiguated and its examples have been merged into RageBreakingPoint due to misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646430148030593400 TRS thread here.]]
* SchoolStudyMedia has been moved to UsefulNotes.SchoolStudyMedia due to duplication concerns with FromEntertainmentToEducation, along with concerns about being too America-centric and a lack of standards as to what sorts of examples should count. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647423320054447200 TRS thread here.]]
* Due to misuse and an ambiguous name, SexySpectacles has been renamed to GlassesAreSexy. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646094717018740500 TRS thread here.]]
* SimSimSalabim has been renamed to MysticalIndia due to an unclear, non-descriptive, and potentially offensive name resulting in underuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647995673044200100 TRS thread here.]]
* SkunkStripe has been disambiguated to related tropes due to essentially being [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "character has a light stripe of hair on their head"]] with no other meaning. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646395176037102900 TRS thread here.]]
* TastesLikeDiabetes is being split into two concepts -- an AudienceReaction to overly-saccharine works, and an Administrivia/InUniverseExamplesOnly trope about characters being sickened by something too cute. The names will be decided later. This is all due to misuse and a confusingly written description. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647862967073001000 TRS thread here.]]
* Administrivia/TropingUnderTheInfluence has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15650841110A56066500&page=65#comment-1622 renamed and expanded]] into Administrivia/PleaseTropeResponsibly to cover more reasons for unusual behavior, such as mental illnesses.
* UncannyValley is being split into an AudienceReaction with the name UnintentionalUncannyValley and an objective InUniverse trope about the concept with the trope's current name due to misuse and attraction of [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646991450009582400 TRS thread here.]]
* WildfireFranchise has been cut due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646420874018845100 TRS thread here.]]
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[[folder:Pages Needing Help]]
This section highlights articles indexed on the Administrivia/PagesNeedingWikiMagic policy page and sub-pages. Such articles are, at best, under-performing and below wiki standards. At worst, these pages are in violation of the wiki's rules against stubs. If you're an editor, try checking out some of these under-performing tropes and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* April's birthday is Creator/AdrianPasdar, a screen and voice actor from Massachusetts, and that's all we have to describe them. The rest of the article is an oddly-formatted list of their roles, with an obsessive amount of attention paid to works where he's cast as the voice of Iron Man. The page mostly needs formatting, particularly sorting their roles chronologically, but more attention could be paid to describing their career as well.
* ''Film/PiecesOfApril'' is an independently-made film, which got a ColbertBump by being referenced on a popular cartoon. However, the examples are poorly written and barely Administrivia/{{crosswick|ing}}ed. The page has less then 20 wicks, and less than five of them are in the Main Administrivia/{{namespace}} (so less than five tropes and genre/year/medium indexes). The current status is just barely keepable, but if we were to raise our standards or clean the examples, it might not be.
* The article for StandardizedSpaceViews has the non-standardized format of not having any examples. It's an old article with less than 20 wicks, which makes this a real [[Administrivia/TropeRepairShop TRS]] candidate. Is this even a trope, or something that the wiki invented during our early days?
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[[folder:Project Spotlight]]
Looking for a project to dedicate some time to, but not comfortable jumping into large threads? Here are some smaller projects, or more recent discussions, in need of a few more hands.
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* CIAEvilFBIGood's TRS thread is currently in the process of cleaning up wicks and moving them to appropriate tropes where applicable; valid examples go to [[Sandbox.CIAEvilFBIGood the Sandbox]]. If you would like to assist with this effort, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1625090498006681900 head on over!]]
* The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has resulted in some pages related or semi-related to the conflict having references to it inserted where not appropriate. Luckily, a cleanup thread has been created to help deal with the shoehorns. If you'd like to help out, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16464513030A92494800 check out the thread!]]
* CompleteMonster is a pretty obscure and under-wicked YMMV trope, so did you know we have a [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=6vic3f9h1cy5qivsenw8llok&page=1 thread]] for it? It's just a small thing now, but who knows? Maybe with some extra hands it can reach 12K pages. But, you know, that'd be really weird...
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* @/{{Piterpicher}} is the one who's glued to the monitor playing games and browsing cyberspace. When he's not doing so, he eats paper and vomits money. You should try it out sometime.
* @/{{crazysamaritan}} doesn't quite understand why everyone calls them a mongoose. [[VerbalTic Rikki]]
* @/FernandoLemon (1683–1751) was a philosopher known for his essays on the nature of art. He was once quoted saying "I speak in complete honesty when I state that I am entirely uncertain of my sentiments towards having been born during Lent."
* @/MightyMewtron writes for New Work Page Spotlight, because she has written every page on this wiki. Every single one. Did you think you ever edited a page? Nope, it was her. She obviously doesn't have a lot going on in her life.
* @/WarJay77 stared out her window for a long time to think of a joke, but instead, all she got was this lousy bio.
* @/{{Tabs}} are a feature of a graphical interface (such as a browser or PDF reader) that allow multiple panels or pages to be contained in one window.
* @/{{plakythebirb}} CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW!
* @/{{Excessive-Menace}} [[JustForFun/{{Rickroll}} will never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you, make you cry, say goodbye, or tell a lie and hurt you]].
* @/{{themayorofsimpleton}} is running for re-election this year. Please vote for him and donate to his campaign [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ here!]] (In reality, he wrote for the Changelog and Projects Spotlight this edition, and spends most of his time in TRS, Projects, Trope/Wiki Talk, and occasionally Image Pickin'.)
* @/{{Cutegirl920fire}} is trying to revive the French monarchy and declare herself [[SheIsTheKing the King of France]]. Any attempts to stop her will not end well (read: you get beheaded lmao). Also she's attempting to resurrect UsefulNotes/MarieAntoinette on the side.
* @/Alnair20Aug93 writes for the Dank Memes. Humor is stuck in the mid-2010s, and is trying to learn Spanish for the puns. Art mojo restores once a month.
* @/MacronNotes: Not to be confused with notes on macarons, macaroons, or President Macron.
* @/{{Twiddler}} grammar;s this thing like, so hard, man,.. ,
* @/{{wingedcatgirl}} is a [[BlatantLies highly-skilled]] ''[[EverythingSoundsSexierInFrench artiste]]'' and creator of the ''amazing'' revamped Trope Report logo, available now only for a limited time.
* @/ARandomPage is actually the living, sentient manifestation of the Encounters/ namespace, who really wants to get updated. He has decided that a way to do this is by contributing to Trope Report. While not trying to update himself, this namespace will fix typos and go on the forums in an attempt to get noticed. If you want to know more, his campaign video to get updates is over [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur560pZKRfg HERE]].[[labelnote:What [=ARandomPage=] actually did]] @/ARandomPage added 1 entry to Creator Spotlight and another to the Changelog. He also tries to kill every typo, formatting mistake, or other error that he finds.[[/labelnote]]
* Feel free to message @/SkyCat32 for any work recommendations, especially regarding CompleteMonster or MagnificentBastard candidates. Sky also keeps an ROCEJ notifier in his sandbox so that tropers can let each other know when they are using inflammatory language. Sky likes to take Saturdays off for--um, reasons.
* @/CrimsonShark [[WesternAnimation/TheBalladOfBigAl had never]] [[MemeticMutation seen such]] [[SarcasmMode bullshit before]], so he hunts for potential new ideas for the Pantheon/TropePantheons whilst also prowling and providing for the CharacterSpecificPages Cleanup Thread.
* The [[LaconicWiki Laconic]] namespace is here to keep this Trope Report from becoming a Wall of Text.
* Our Lord and Savior @/FastEddie did something too, I think. I don't remember.
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->[[AC:This edition of Trope Report is brought to you by [[VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub The Literature Club]]. Stop by our classroom after school for cupcakes, poetry sharing, and a chance to spend time with Sayori, Yuri, Natsuki and our Club President Monika! [[spoiler:Just Monika.]]]]
->Interested in becoming a contributor, or have suggestions for works or tropes to feature? Pop by [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15946040340A55436600 the thread]] and let us know! We don't bite. (Much.)
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Worry no more: Trope Report is here.
TropeReport is a monthly newsletter that intends to showcase works and tropes from all corners of this website. It also aims to keep the troper hivemind updated with pertinent trope changes and discussions.
With April's arrival, spring is in full swing! In this edition of Trope Report, we will celebrate the month of rain showers, Easter, and poetry in our own special way.
Unfortunately, we forgot about AprilFoolsDay so we don't have any jokes for this issue. However, we hope that this issue will have something that will pique your interest.
One major change that's happening on the wiki is the deprecation of the [=LetsPlay/=] Administrivia/{{namespace}}. This decision was made due to concerns about inconsistency across mediums and the general "tropeworthiness" of LetsPlayers compared to other work articles. Pages under the [=LetsPlay=]/ namespace will be examined on a case by case basis to decide whether the page should be cut or moved to another namespace such as [=WebVideo/=]. For more information, you can check our Changelog entry on the matter.
Other big changes that have happened over the course of last month are major [[Administrivia/TropeRepairShop TRS]] decisions that have completely overhauled well-established tropes like AdultFear, UncannyValley, {{Bishonen}}, and PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad. More info regarding those changes can be found in our Changelog section.
Last, but not least, we have managed to surpass the original TropeReport run, as we have managed to publish 16 issues! Hopefully, we will continue to make many more issues for the wiki in the future.
As always, happy troping!
~@/MacronNotes
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!Tropes and Works
[[folder:Trope Spotlight]]
!!Obscure Tropes
This section highlights older tropes that need a boost.
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* Back during the prime of Greek {{traged|y}}ies, plays were not performed standalone, but rather as trilogies. Naturally, since audiences would be depressed after long hours filled with misery and woe, playwrights would lighten the mood by concluding things with a '''SatyrPlay''', which were retellings of classic myths featuring a GreekChorus of [[FaunsAndSatyrs satyrs]], loads of BlackComedy, and a surprising amount of sexual content (including costumes that gave the satyrs [[GagPenis incredibly oversized genitals]]). Despite being a hit with the Greeks, this debauchery made them very unpopular with the Romans, who destroyed every copy they could get their hands on. As obscure as they come, this ForgottenTrope only has 14 wicks, which may be attributed to the fact that only one complete example remains -- ''Theatre/{{Cyclops}}'' by Creator/{{Euripides}}. Perhaps it's high time to bring these back, maybe even with a modern spin (then again, considering their ValuesDissonance, perhaps not).
* Normally, punishments are meant as a deterrent against crime and bad behavior, and thus making people avoid taking these actions. However, some people would gladly commit some '''MischiefForPunishment'''. Perhaps they'd like to be punished, whether because [[{{Unishment}} said punishment is enjoyable and rewarding to them]] or as a part of a UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} play session. Other times, getting punished is a way of furthering their plans and getting closer to their goals, tricking their opposition into helping them get what they want. Either way, they're deliberately causing trouble with the intent of getting some punishment inflicted on themselves. While this trope has existed since 2011, it only has a scant 34 wicks.
* It's the month of April, and for a lot of us, that means it's a month of rainy days, transitioning us from the mood-swinging March to the beautiful May. In fact, this rain may even create some mist, such as a '''RainAura'''. This trope, mostly useful as an artistic shortcut as well as a way to give scenes an "otherworldly air", has been around since 2007, but only has 17 wicks, and most of the on-page examples lack context. Surely there's some anime buffs out there who can help flesh this one out?
* Want to spice up the run-of-the-mill CaptureTheFlag battle royale-style school prank, now that face-to-face classes are back again? Why not go for an '''UnderwearFlag'''? Have the factions wear nothing but GoofyPrintUnderwear and rename themselves "Tidus Whitus" and "Boxeria" for April showers fun. Of course, for anti-bullying measures, no wedgies. Currently at 33 wicks. Want to plant more?
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!!New Tropes
This section brings attention to recently-launched tropes that could use a little help to really get rolling.
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* With the PlantPeople come their young, the '''InnocentPlantChildren'''. Often dwelling in forests, these botanical creatures are innocent and playful, embodying the joys of childhood and the untamed wilderness. Their appearances can vary from being completely plantlike to nearly resembling humans like fairies or elves. They are benevolent to the heroes, either assisting them in their journey or just acting friendly to them, though they're not above the occasional mischievous prank. This trope launched on February 6th and could use some help to grow and flourish.
* Balloons are fun. They're colorful, floating bubbles of latex and air that remind us of parties and can be fun to play with. But what if they're used for... evil? '''BalloonOfDoom''' is what happens when balloons are PlayedForHorror and are turned from symbols of fun into symbols of corrupted innocence, {{Monster Clown}}s, and all things creepy and deceptive. Launched on March 7th, this trope already has about 40 wicks, but can surely rack up a lot more... let's just hope it doesn't explode on us as a result.
* Quick! Angry beavers are chasing after you! You've accidentally burst their dam with your NoodleImplements, and after some Scooby-Doo-style shenanigans, now you're crossing to the other side of the river while they aren't looking. Surely, the '''ChaseStopsAtWater''', right? Launched on the 23rd of March, this trope would be handy someday for hot aquatic pursuits.
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[[folder:Work Spotlight]]
!!New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.
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* ''WesternAnimation/HumanResources2022'' is the long-awaited spin-off of ''WesternAnimation/BigMouth''. It's a WorkCom focusing on the {{Anthropomorphic Personification}}s of various emotions and complexes that affect human beings, such as love, ambition, addiction, logic and, of course, sexual drive. The show officially premiered on March 18, but the work page was created on March 11, and has been steadily updating with the show's release. As information about the show and its reception comes out, we encourage tropers to further update the page; however, it will need eyes on it to prevent the usual issues with brand new shows such as Administrivia/SpeculativeTroping. Additionally, the relevant subpages on ''Big Mouth'', namely its [[Characters/BigMouth Characters page]], may also need updating with information from the spin-off. And if we can't convince you to write about the show, maybe your Ambition Gremlin and Logic Rock can.
* You may be familiar with the ''Series/MrBean'' franchise, but only recently did we add a page for the animated series of the same name, ''WesternAnimation/MrBeanTheAnimatedSeries''. The animated show follows the quirky silent goofball through his various mishaps, with a few [[CanonForeigner new characters]] thrown into the mix. While this show came out in 2002, this page was only created on March 27 of this year. Those who remember this show are encouraged to flesh out the details on the work page and subpages.
* ''VideoGame/{{Leela}}'' is a 2011 video game based around spirituality... and hallucinogenic drug usage. Produced by Deepak Chopra, it uses the video game medium to introduce players to his yoga techniques, focusing on the chakras of the body and tying physical activity into meditation. The game is simple, so the page is currently quite short (and it was only created on March 21), and those who check out the game are encouraged to add more details. (Also, it has nothing to do with the female lead in ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}.'' Sorry.)
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!!Older/Obscure Work Spotlight
This section is intended to highlight works that may no longer be in the zeitgeist -- but that doesn't mean they're any less tropable.
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* ''VideoGame/Onslaught2'' is a 2007 TowerDefense game in UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash by gaby. You place turrets to ensure that no enemies make it to your base. Maxed turrets that are next to each other can use some really powerful attacks, which become mandatory in later portions. There are four standard difficulty options, twelve tracks, and a challenge mode. It's a real treat for anyone looking for something outside the box that still holds up among later Flash tower defenses.
* ''WesternAnimation/ForTheBirds'' is one of the WesternAnimation/PixarShorts, directed by Ralph Eggleston and released in 2000. A flock of blue birds sits on the power line by a road, squawking and fussing at each other. Eventually, another bird that's much larger shows up and lands on the wire in the middle, putting a lot of weight on it. They try to peck him off, but it turns out that isn't very wise. It's got some immaculate animation you'd expect from the studio and although it aired before [[WesternAnimation/MonstersInc a film about monsters]], it should serve as a great contrast to a [[WesternAnimation/TurningRed red mammal]] as well.
* ''[[VideoGame/KingsQuestVAbsenceMakesTheHeartGoYonder King's Quit V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!]]'' is a 1990 Windows game by one of... [[Creator/{{Sierra}} THEM]]! It features Graham finding a small piece of cheese right outside the mousehole, but he can't reach it. His main problems include a supremely annoying wagon named Cedric who keeps complaining (at one point he whines about a desert being cold), rivers telling him to quit, a rat who'd like to purchase a custard pie and drives a hard bargain, and a narrow beach at the. It has some very well done artistry and everythin' you need. '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqunFIEI1IY No more for today!]]'''
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!!Works That Need a Page
This section takes a page from the Administrivia/ListOfShowsThatNeedSummary. It is intended to spotlight works that people have been talking about enough to link around the site, but don't have a page yet. If the work page link turns blue after this, then we know we've done our job!
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* ''VideoGame/FNFVsSpamton'' is a GameMod for ''VideoGame/FridayNightFunkin'' by [=Pickle578=] that features the character Spamton from ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' as the opponent. It has three songs: "Nows-Your-Chance", "To-Be-A", and "Big-Shot" (based on tracks from the salesman's origins), with cutscenes in between. The creator has tried to expand it to include other ''Deltarune'' characters. It has been released unfinished and has very little actual content, though there are claims of a potential Spamton remaster... but surely you can make a page on something funky with your favorite Number 1 Rated [=Salesman1997=], can't you, [[BIG SHOT]]?!
* ''Webcomic/{{Toonhole}}'' is a [[GagPerDayWebcomics Gag-per-Day Webcomic]] that started in 2010, featuring cartoons illustrated by four different artists. Due to its status as a long-runner, it has amassed 50+ wicks, and provides the page image for over a dozen tropes, including DoWrongRight, SideBet, CastingCouch, AutomatedAutomobiles and OutOfTheFryingPan. Despite this, nobody has created a page for it yet, though a simple Administrivia/{{crosswicking}} would provide more than enough examples to make one.
* ''[[Series/TheAWord The "A" Word]]'' is a British drama television show that is hosted on Creator/{{the BBC}} and is an adaptation of the Israeli show ''Yellow Peppers''. The show is about a family of four known as the Hughes, consisting of mother Alison, father Paul, daughter Rebecca on Alison's side, and son Joe. The series revolves around Joe, who is diagnosed with autism after his parents become concerned with his behavioral patterns in primary school, and they, alongside their other relatives and friends, try to cope with how to handle their son and his difficulties in getting along and socializing with others. Alongside Joe's autism, the series also explores other social issues, such as Rebecca feeling ignored by her parents, Alison's brother Eddie dealing with relationship problems, and her father and Joe's grandfather, Maurice (played by Creator/ChristopherEccleston), who is tactless and often deals with issues insensitively, regardless of being well-intentioned.
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!!Non-English Work Spotlight
The wiki may be in English, but that doesn't mean non-English media are any less important! This section focuses on works that may have a language barrier to deal with -- but are worth it if you do.
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* ''VideoGame/ASmallTalkAtTheBackOfBeyond'' is an InteractiveFiction game by Polish developer Creator/{{scriptwelder}}. You awake in a darkened room lit by a computer console, through which an AI called LDAC contacts you and informs you that you are in an underground bunker due to a nuclear war that left the outside world uninhabitable. You may converse with LDAC through the console, but it's clear there's more to this place and predicament. The atmosphere is top-notch, the parser's super responsive (it recognises different synonyms and phrasings, though it can still be unclear), and you just have to play to the end (especially since it's so short).
* ''Manga/IDreamOfMimi'' is a manga series created by Kaoru Shintani. The main character is a nerdy student named Akira Takaoka who saved money to buy a new personal computer, only to find out that they're sold out. Then he buys what he believes to be the same model in a box from a shady man in an alley, but it turns out that it's actually a bio-android who looks like a young lady. Even worse, she'll require his active molecules to refresh her memory, but she'll serve him loyally. Now Akira and his newly named computer girl Mimi fight various other biotypes, explore cyberspace, and discover more about the nature of biotypes... It's worth checking out for the great art, 1990s computer nostalgia, and some interesting concepts... What a shame it ended at three volumes!
* During Lent, it's tradition to abstain from eating meat. However, since fish isn't considered meat, demand for it is high, and prices skyrocket. Well, here's one shellfish that won't cost you a penny. ''VideoGame/{{Ikachan}}'' is a {{Freeware Game|s}} by Creator/StudioPixel (best known for creating ''VideoGame/CaveStory''). In it, you play as the titular adorable squid and traverse the sea while fighting hostile enemies and eating fish. A short but sweet {{Metroidvania}}, it features the excellent music and graphics that we've come to expect from the studio, and will keep you entertained during a rainy afternoon.
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!!Creator Page Spotlight
Works would be nothing without the people who make them. This section highlights authors, artists, actors, musicians, and everyone else responsible for trope creation and proliferation.
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* Music/MalindaKathleenReese is a singer-songwriter who mostly does folk and pop music, though she is most known for her [=YouTube=] channel, ''WebVideo/TwistedTranslations'', which uses Google Translate to badly translate many things, usually songs. With only 15 wicks, 102 inbounds, and no subpages, her page could use quite a bit of attention.
* Creator/{{Karameru}} is an artist and animator primarily known for their works on [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGk56cJDZcVqIxZatX7nbQ their YouTube account]], which seem to have a curious habit of suddenly popping up in people's recommended videos. These videos often involve various critters getting into situations that tend to take unexpected turns ''very'' quickly, which makes the channel a perfect fit for the April Fools' spirit. Despite the high view counts on some of these videos, the page doesn't have many tropes listed.
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[[folder:Image of the Month]]
This section brings you the best selections of the past month from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from ''ComicStrip/ThePerryBibleFellowship'', and illustrates HollywoodChameleons.
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Chameleons are pretty cool animals, aren't they? They are stealthy, deceitful creatures who can completely change the color and texture of their skin in order to [[ChameleonCamouflage seamlessly blend in with their surroundings]], and...
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!Projects and Discussions
[[folder:Forumwatch]]
Hey guys! Welcome back to Forumwatch! In this section, we'll be telling you about what's going on in the forums -- interesting discussions that may be going on in Wiki Talk, some fun forum games, or lively debates going on in On-Topic Conversations, you name it!
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* As tropers, we take pride in knowing works that no one would even care about. So why not put your knowledge to the test? Just stop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=knlknii13xodnucq6kmtubh7 ITT: We Make Obscure References]] thread and comment a quote from that book, video game or funny internet video that nobody else has ever heard of before. Just be careful, because if someone gets the reference, you'll forever have to live with the shame of other people knowing the same things that you do.
* UsefulNotes.TheNewTwenties and (to a lesser extent) the decade index TheNewTwenties have been under scrutiny because they were created when the 2020s had just begun, which seemed far too soon to many people. There have also been concerns regarding the pages' focus on real life events and politics. The "[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16476380950A74263800 Should The New Twenties pages exist?]]" Wiki Talk thread has been created to address these concerns.
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[[folder:Trope/Article Changelog]]
This section covers [[Administrivia/RenamedTropes renames]], [[JustForFun/TropeEpitaph removals]], redefinitions, hard-splits, merges, and [[Administrivia/TRSWickCleaning wick cleaning]]. We'll try to keep you alerted to any major changes to the site, including perpetual projects and Wiki Talk decisions that you may have missed, but if you want to be a part of the process that affects so much of our wiki, then head over to the Trope Repair Shop on the left-hand side of the forum.
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* The [=LetsPlay=]/ Administrivia/{{namespace}} (dedicated to LetsPlays) is being deprecated and the pages in it (along with other WebVideo pages) are being cleaned out and moved/cut based on how tropeworthy they are deemed. This is due to concerns over some of the pages in the namespace (along with the WebVideo namespace) lacking tropeworthy content and sliding into troping the lives or opinions of the creators, not the work. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16181940280A68595100 Thread that made the decision here]], [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15967636170A08822400 cleanup continues here.]]
* AboutTheAuthor has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]] due to a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646289794014864600 TRS thread here.]]
* AdultFear has been disambiguated due to heavy misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1635449676033011000 TRS thread here]].
* AmbiguousAllegiance has been disambiguated due to misuse and an unclear definition. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645745786064133600 TRS thread here.]]
* BerserkButton has had new guidelines enacted due to heavy misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646093562059024600 Full details in the TRS thread here.]]
* {{Bishonen}} is being merged into PrettyBoy, which itself is being made Administrivia/InUniverseExamplesOnly. The {{Bishonen}} page is also being turned into an UsefulNotes/AnimeFanspeak [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only Page]]. This is all due to concerns over the two tropes being too similar, and both being Administrivia/ZeroContextExample magnets. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646922313052598000 TRS thread here.]]
* BreatheOnTheFan has been retooled into a humor trope about people distorting their voices with fans, and has been renamed to FunnyFanVoice due to being deemed not tropeworthy and Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs as is, as well as having an unclear description. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646925155045266700 TRS thread here.]]
* DangerouslyShortSkirt has been disambiguated due to being deemed not tropeworthy and the {{Fanservice}} elements already being covered by other tropes. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647292734089897500 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Diary}} has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645817974073922000 deemed]] Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs by itself and is now a disambiguation page. EpistolaryNovel's description was also reworked a little to make clear it isn't just about correspondence between characters.
* Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15650841110A56066500&page=64#comment-1592 expanded]] to be more detailed and informational.
* FoeYay has been cut completely, with the cut reason listing the disambiguation that was formerly on the page. This is because the trope itself had been split several years ago, but bizarrely, the disambiguation still had examples listed. Cutting was determined to be the only way to stop the growth of new wicks for the now-cut page. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648237502069244700 TRS thread here.]]
* FrighteningPowerUsage has been disambiguated due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse and a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646353345050864600 TRS thread here.]]
* FukuFic has been turned into an UsefulNotes/AnimeFanspeak Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPage with pages related to the concept listed on it. This is due to misuse, a lack of wicks, and it being deemed not tropeworthy. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646146404034775400 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Jossed}} is being officially renamed to [[{{Jossed}} Davided]], after our lord and savior Creator/DavidFosterWallace. Discussion can be found [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13646132210A95550100&page=211#comment-5260 here]].
* HornedHairdo has been renamed to DevilishHairHorns due to the unclear name resulting in "character has a horned hairstyle" misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1645889574027403300 TRS thread here.]]
* LikeThatShowButWithMecha has been merged with RecycledWithAGimmick due to a lack of wicks and concerns over tropeworthiness. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646873257084042900 TRS thread here.]]
* MailerDaemon has had its definition expanded and has been renamed to UnseenPenPal due to an unclear description, a non-indicative name that resulted in misuse, and a lack of wicks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646067248034943600 Full details in the TRS thread here.]]
* MusicPlayerGame has been sent [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/discussion.php?id=7qafb6spmxkt7ira9gnv4s1f back to the TLP]] for refining due to a lack of wicks and a poor name. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646104723054135500 TRS thread here.]]
* NSFWWebcomics has been cut due to an unclear scope, a lack of an official rating system for webcomics, and the term "{{NSFW}}" varying too much by culture to have a clear definition. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16461704350A83677600 Wiki Talk thread here]].
* ObligatoryWarCrimeScene is being reverted to its original definition, villainous examples are being removed, and it has also been renamed to WarCrimeSubvertsHeroism. This is due to an unclear description that changed the trope's original meaning as well as [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs examples that amounted to "war crimes happen".]] [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647363373085394100 TRS thread with full details here.]]
* OutnumberedSibling has been disambiguated due to an unclear description resulting in "character has many siblings" misuse without any other meaning. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646351434002155000 TRS thread here.]]
* PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad is being split into two tropes -- one about political correctness being parodied, with the name PoliticalOvercorrectness, and one about stories complaining about political correctness, with the name PoliticalCorrectnessIsEvil. (The original name will become a disambiguation.) This is due to the unclear name resulting in many different kinds of use, including as "political correctness exists"-type usage. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646695080063109000 TRS thread here.]]
* RantInducingSlight has been disambiguated and its examples have been merged into RageBreakingPoint due to misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646430148030593400 TRS thread here.]]
* SchoolStudyMedia has been moved to UsefulNotes.SchoolStudyMedia due to duplication concerns with FromEntertainmentToEducation, along with concerns about being too America-centric and a lack of standards as to what sorts of examples should count. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647423320054447200 TRS thread here.]]
* Due to misuse and an ambiguous name, SexySpectacles has been renamed to GlassesAreSexy. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646094717018740500 TRS thread here.]]
* SimSimSalabim has been renamed to MysticalIndia due to an unclear, non-descriptive, and potentially offensive name resulting in underuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647995673044200100 TRS thread here.]]
* SkunkStripe has been disambiguated to related tropes due to essentially being [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "character has a light stripe of hair on their head"]] with no other meaning. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646395176037102900 TRS thread here.]]
* TastesLikeDiabetes is being split into two concepts -- an AudienceReaction to overly-saccharine works, and an Administrivia/InUniverseExamplesOnly trope about characters being sickened by something too cute. The names will be decided later. This is all due to misuse and a confusingly written description. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647862967073001000 TRS thread here.]]
* Administrivia/TropingUnderTheInfluence has been [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15650841110A56066500&page=65#comment-1622 renamed and expanded]] into Administrivia/PleaseTropeResponsibly to cover more reasons for unusual behavior, such as mental illnesses.
* UncannyValley is being split into an AudienceReaction with the name UnintentionalUncannyValley and an objective InUniverse trope about the concept with the trope's current name due to misuse and attraction of [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646991450009582400 TRS thread here.]]
* WildfireFranchise has been cut due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1646420874018845100 TRS thread here.]]
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This section highlights articles indexed on the Administrivia/PagesNeedingWikiMagic policy page and sub-pages. Such articles are, at best, under-performing and below wiki standards. At worst, these pages are in violation of the wiki's rules against stubs. If you're an editor, try checking out some of these under-performing tropes and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* April's birthday is Creator/AdrianPasdar, a screen and voice actor from Massachusetts, and that's all we have to describe them. The rest of the article is an oddly-formatted list of their roles, with an obsessive amount of attention paid to works where he's cast as the voice of Iron Man. The page mostly needs formatting, particularly sorting their roles chronologically, but more attention could be paid to describing their career as well.
* ''Film/PiecesOfApril'' is an independently-made film, which got a ColbertBump by being referenced on a popular cartoon. However, the examples are poorly written and barely Administrivia/{{crosswick|ing}}ed. The page has less then 20 wicks, and less than five of them are in the Main Administrivia/{{namespace}} (so less than five tropes and genre/year/medium indexes). The current status is just barely keepable, but if we were to raise our standards or clean the examples, it might not be.
* The article for StandardizedSpaceViews has the non-standardized format of not having any examples. It's an old article with less than 20 wicks, which makes this a real [[Administrivia/TropeRepairShop TRS]] candidate. Is this even a trope, or something that the wiki invented during our early days?
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[[folder:Project Spotlight]]
Looking for a project to dedicate some time to, but not comfortable jumping into large threads? Here are some smaller projects, or more recent discussions, in need of a few more hands.
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* CIAEvilFBIGood's TRS thread is currently in the process of cleaning up wicks and moving them to appropriate tropes where applicable; valid examples go to [[Sandbox.CIAEvilFBIGood the Sandbox]]. If you would like to assist with this effort, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1625090498006681900 head on over!]]
* The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has resulted in some pages related or semi-related to the conflict having references to it inserted where not appropriate. Luckily, a cleanup thread has been created to help deal with the shoehorns. If you'd like to help out, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16464513030A92494800 check out the thread!]]
* CompleteMonster is a pretty obscure and under-wicked YMMV trope, so did you know we have a [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=6vic3f9h1cy5qivsenw8llok&page=1 thread]] for it? It's just a small thing now, but who knows? Maybe with some extra hands it can reach 12K pages. But, you know, that'd be really weird...
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[[folder:Know the Contributors]]
* @/{{Piterpicher}} is the one who's glued to the monitor playing games and browsing cyberspace. When he's not doing so, he eats paper and vomits money. You should try it out sometime.
* @/{{crazysamaritan}} doesn't quite understand why everyone calls them a mongoose. [[VerbalTic Rikki]]
* @/FernandoLemon (1683–1751) was a philosopher known for his essays on the nature of art. He was once quoted saying "I speak in complete honesty when I state that I am entirely uncertain of my sentiments towards having been born during Lent."
* @/MightyMewtron writes for New Work Page Spotlight, because she has written every page on this wiki. Every single one. Did you think you ever edited a page? Nope, it was her. She obviously doesn't have a lot going on in her life.
* @/WarJay77 stared out her window for a long time to think of a joke, but instead, all she got was this lousy bio.
* @/{{Tabs}} are a feature of a graphical interface (such as a browser or PDF reader) that allow multiple panels or pages to be contained in one window.
* @/{{plakythebirb}} CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW!
* @/{{Excessive-Menace}} [[JustForFun/{{Rickroll}} will never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you, make you cry, say goodbye, or tell a lie and hurt you]].
* @/{{themayorofsimpleton}} is running for re-election this year. Please vote for him and donate to his campaign [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ here!]] (In reality, he wrote for the Changelog and Projects Spotlight this edition, and spends most of his time in TRS, Projects, Trope/Wiki Talk, and occasionally Image Pickin'.)
* @/{{Cutegirl920fire}} is trying to revive the French monarchy and declare herself [[SheIsTheKing the King of France]]. Any attempts to stop her will not end well (read: you get beheaded lmao). Also she's attempting to resurrect UsefulNotes/MarieAntoinette on the side.
* @/Alnair20Aug93 writes for the Dank Memes. Humor is stuck in the mid-2010s, and is trying to learn Spanish for the puns. Art mojo restores once a month.
* @/MacronNotes: Not to be confused with notes on macarons, macaroons, or President Macron.
* @/{{Twiddler}} grammar;s this thing like, so hard, man,.. ,
* @/{{wingedcatgirl}} is a [[BlatantLies highly-skilled]] ''[[EverythingSoundsSexierInFrench artiste]]'' and creator of the ''amazing'' revamped Trope Report logo, available now only for a limited time.
* @/ARandomPage is actually the living, sentient manifestation of the Encounters/ namespace, who really wants to get updated. He has decided that a way to do this is by contributing to Trope Report. While not trying to update himself, this namespace will fix typos and go on the forums in an attempt to get noticed. If you want to know more, his campaign video to get updates is over [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur560pZKRfg HERE]].[[labelnote:What [=ARandomPage=] actually did]] @/ARandomPage added 1 entry to Creator Spotlight and another to the Changelog. He also tries to kill every typo, formatting mistake, or other error that he finds.[[/labelnote]]
* Feel free to message @/SkyCat32 for any work recommendations, especially regarding CompleteMonster or MagnificentBastard candidates. Sky also keeps an ROCEJ notifier in his sandbox so that tropers can let each other know when they are using inflammatory language. Sky likes to take Saturdays off for--um, reasons.
* @/CrimsonShark [[WesternAnimation/TheBalladOfBigAl had never]] [[MemeticMutation seen such]] [[SarcasmMode bullshit before]], so he hunts for potential new ideas for the Pantheon/TropePantheons whilst also prowling and providing for the CharacterSpecificPages Cleanup Thread.
* The [[LaconicWiki Laconic]] namespace is here to keep this Trope Report from becoming a Wall of Text.
* Our Lord and Savior @/FastEddie did something too, I think. I don't remember.
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