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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.
April showers bring us May flowers and the 17th issue of Trope Report!
The admins have released a new feature called [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/isolated_pages.php Isolated Pages]] which can be found in the sidebar under "Tools". It was initially only visible to mods, but now it's available for everyone. This feature allows us to see which pages have been flagged to not have Google ads due to content that violates their content guidelines. Pages on the list are almost always flagged by a bot, but mods have the ability to flag pages as well.
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 AssholeVictim, {{Kitsune}}, and PantyShot. More info regarding those changes can be found in our Changelog section.
Not much has happened this past month, but we still hope that you'll find something you'll like in one of our sections.
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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* They say that April showers bring May flowers, and you may want to pick some of those flowers to bring home with you. Be careful, though, because this act might make some people go into mourning. Why? Because '''PickedFlowersAreDead'''! This trope serves to characterize people as being so close to nature that they'll be upset over even a dead flower being presented to them. Despite being around since 2013, it only has 32 wicks and a stubby description, and could definitely use a little TLC to help it blossom.
* In comedic works, sometimes there's the one character who seems to function as everybody's -- or just an especially bossy somebody's -- pack mule. This is the '''HumanPackMule''', seen accompanying their compatriots and carrying a bundle of stuff. When the goods are on their back, that heap is often several times taller than they are. Of course, other travelers seldom comment upon the pack mule's immense strength or ability to balance all this equipment. 110 wicks is a respectable number but a bit low for a trope that's turning 11 this month. Don't worry, it can handle carrying 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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* Imagine this: A brand new character has just been revealed, and you search their name up on the internet to learn more about them. To your surprise, you see that they already have tons of fanart about them even though it's been mere minutes since their announcement! It's almost as if it was '''FanartAtFirstSight''' for the artists, churning out illustrations faster than anyone expected the second their eyes witnessed the new character. While a common trend in fandom and art circles, this audience reaction was just launched on March 14th, so it could use some more wicks to reflect this widespread fandom practice.
* What kinds of angels do you know? You may have heard of CelestialParagonsAndArchangels that hail from Literature/TheBible, but what of '''{{Metatron}}'''? He is seen as God's holy scribe and a figure of wisdom, giving messages from God to those who can withstand them. He's one of the few angels with a name not ending with -el, and one of the only cases of a human becoming an angel. And if you can find more examples and wicks, you may just play the part of messenger yourself and spread the word of this trope.
* Vampires, ghosts, werewolves, zombies, demons... all of them are terrifying creatures of the night out for human blood. Normally, people would run away and cower in fear at the sight of them, but not our heroes; no, they will bravely fight against the nocturnal horrors with all of their might! The '''ActionHorror''' genre, true to its name, combines elements of the action and horror genres to create a blend of exciting, bloodpumping battles and tense, terrifying scares. While launched on March 21st, this genre has plenty of examples itching to be recognized on the page.
* Summer vacation's approaching, and you and your friends want to enjoy the season while jumping up to a higher grade, and school prepares for the next academic term. But hold up! Your report card's showing that you're missing credits from certain subjects like math, and only making it up in summer class can let you pass the grade. All that school skipping and perhaps world-saving has led up to this. And you can't help but say, "'''SummerSchoolSucks!'''" This trope launched on the 9th of April. Better re-sharpen your pencils and grab another notebook.
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!!New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.
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* The page for ''Webcomic/MyAlienGirlfriendDoesntKnowImAnAlien'' was just created on April 29, as the comic in question only just came out in April. As the title suggests, it's about two aliens disguised as humans who date each other, not realizing that the other partner already knows the other one is an alien. While eight comics have been released, there are only four tropes on the page. As the story continues, keep an eye out for any AlienTropes in disguise.
* There are many kinds of works on TV Tropes, but rarely do we see a set of tarot cards troped. That changed on April 13, when the page for ''Art/MysticalMedleysAVintageCartoonTarot'' was created. This tarot set uses InkblotCartoonStyle imagery, with various tropes related to that art style and the era in which it was popular. While we can't predict the future of this page, we can examine the cards for any other tropes used in their art.
* ''VideoGame/CoffeeCrisis'' is a 2017 BeatEmUp game, but only received a trope page on April 22 of this year. The game follows two caffeinated baristas fending off aliens who plan to steal Earth's various facilities, including coffee. While it has a fairly healthy number of tropes, it lacks a YMMV or Trivia page, and there may be more VideoGameTropes that could be listed, as well as, once again, AlienTropes.
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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/MixedUpMotherGoose'' is an AdventureGame from 1987 that was remade multiple times during the 1990s. You play as a child whose looks can be selected. One night, you're whisked away to the home of Mother Goose, who tells you that her nursery rhymes are all mixed up, each having lost a crucial item of theirs that completes their particular rhyme, so you'll need to find and return them. The charming songs and animations should appeal to younger kids very well, and perhaps you'll find some nursery rhymes you hadn't known about as a teenager or an adult.
* ''Advertising/JulieKnewHerKiller'', also known as just ''Julie'', is a British PublicServiceAnnouncement from 1998 that lasts almost a minute, with a 30-second version released as part of the ''THINK!'' campaign. While driving her children to school, Julie notices that she is being chased by a van trying to tailgate her. She manages to avoid it, much to her relief, but then... Let's just say that if you watch it, you're going to take passenger and driver safety much more seriously if you haven't already.
* ''VideoGame/{{Spindizzy}}'' is a game in IsometricProjection that was released for various 8-bit computers. As a probe called GERALD, you traverse a world that consists of 385 rooms, collecting jewels along the way. However, the company you're working for is willing to terminate your mission if it takes too long, as time is money. If you fall off, you will be brought back, but you will lose a chunk of time. The concept is quite ahead of its time, the aesthetics are really good (the UsefulNotes/AmstradCPC version is recommended here), and trying to actually reach 100% is going to be quite the challenge.
* ''VideoGame/TheImmortal'' is an ActionAdventure game with a DarkFantasy setting. The plot focuses on a nameless wizard trying to rescue Mordamir, his old master, from a series of underground dungeons, and meeting many curious characters along the way, such as a tribe of goblins and a wandering salesman. The game is infamous for its difficulty, with many gruesome ways for the player to meet their doom, yet it also contains a surprisingly intricate plot for the time and plenty of satisfying puzzles to solve. If you care to give it a try, the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]] and [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]] versions [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYP4j5WEYqI have recently been re-released]] for modern consoles.
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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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* Website/NobodyHere is a Dutch website -- though it does have an [[https://www.nobodyhere.com/nobodyhere/justme/me.here English version]] -- that is known for... mainly just being weird. The website's home page presents you with a large amount of links to pages whose content can vary from written prose to interactive toys. Many pages on the site have a link to other pages, which means that one can spend a lot of time simply traveling through the links. It also has a buggy message board, in that everyone's avatars are actual bugs. While the discontinuation of Flash means that outside programs may be needed to get some of the pages on the website to work, the website has gained enough attention for it to be surprising for there to not be a page on it yet.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Destino}}'' is an animated short film that was originally conceived as a co-production between Creator/WaltDisney and Creator/SalvadorDali. Featuring the surrealist imagery we've come to expect from the Spanish painter and many references to his older works, it tells the story of Dahlia, a woman who falls in love with Chronos, the Greek personification of time. The film is notable for its DevelopmentHell, having been storyboarded in the 1940s but its production stalling until its eventual release in 2003, whereupon it received rave reviews and a nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the UsefulNotes/{{Academy Award}}s. With Dalí's birthday coming up this month, why not use this as opportunity to give the short a page?
* [[Music/TwentyFourKGoldn 24kGoldn]] is an American rapper born in 2000. He is best known for his single "Valentino" and the track "Mood", which is the lead single of his debut studio album ''El Dorado''. He stated that he is not constricted to one genre, nor is his music easily describable. He even got his own platformer [[https://24kgoldn.com/game here]]! Despite making some awesome songs that are very much acclaimed ("Mood" has 300 million views on [=YouTube=] alone), he still hasn't received an article. I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool!
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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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* May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in these turbulent times it's always good to take care of oneself's mental health, such as making regular visits to the therapist. ''VideoGame/DieAnstalt'' is a German web game where you play as a psychiatrist treating some rather unconventional patients: plush toys! For each patient, you have to choose between a variety of treatments to figure out their issues and traumas. Every patient has their own quirks and problems, so you must be careful about which treatments to administer as well as the appropriate times to use them, as the cuddly toys can drastically change in behavior as their sessions progress. It's an oft-overlooked game with a unique premise and fascinating characters, and it's even free to play, so why not give it a try and play doctor?
* ''WesternAnimation/GardenParty'' is a short film by Illogic, a collective formed by a group of former students at [[https://www.ecole-mopa.fr/en/ MoPA]], one of France's most prestigious animation schools. A simple, dialogueless experience, it centers on an army of amphibians as they have fun inside of an abandoned mansion where something terrible went down, much to their obliviousness. Boasting gorgeous visuals and excellent storytelling, it can be watched for free [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8GaZ3O4-Q here]].
* ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheBoshy'' is an ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'' fangame by Danish developer Solgryn. You play as the [[https://www.twitch.tv/boshytime titular streamer]], who even played it. Naturally, there are several references, such as restarting from a save cuing a soundclip of "It's Boshy time!" and the death quotes being his lines. That said, you can play as other characters, some of which are available from the start and others which have to be unlocked. Anyone willing to take on this ridiculous challenge filled with retro game references and impressive graphics?
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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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* WebVideo/BillWurtz (whose name isn't Steve) is an American [=YouTuber=], musician and soap enthusiast best known for videos like ''WebVideo/HistoryOfJapan'' and ''Webvideo/HistoryOfTheEntireWorldIGuess''. His songs are characterized by a mixture of UncommonTime and PhraseSaladLyrics, and his sketches are pure, unadulterated SurrealHumor. Both of these factors have earned him a strong following but, at only 52 wicks, his page could use more examples. [-(i hope i mentioned everything)-]
* [[WebVideo/{{Cimoooooooo}} Alex "Cimoooooooo" Cimo]] has long been one of the most prominent [=YugiTubers=] (''TabletopGame/YuGiOh'' [=YouTubers=]), previously known for his formerly annual ''[=YugiTuber=] Grand Championship'', a special tournament between prominent [=YugiTubers=]. Starting in 2020, he has been doing collab series with other [=YugiTubers=] which have gained a solid following for some occasionally hysterical interactions and surprising outcomes. His most notable works are the ''Progression Series'', which is about opening virtual boxes of cards in chronological order and making a deck from them, and ''History of Yu-Gi-Oh'', which demonstrates the history and development of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'''s competitive scene and best decks.
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This section brings you the best selections of the past month from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from ''Webcomic/SaturdayMorningBreakfastCereal'', and illustrates HitlerAteSugar.
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Perhaps this should be obvious, but just because someone is evil, it doesn't automatically mean that everything they do ''has'' to be evil. Franchise/HannibalLecter enjoyed fine dining, [[Franchise/StarWars Emperor Palpatine]] was a fan of opera, and even [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Lex Luthor]] once had [[Literature/TheSuperDictionary forty cakes]]. And yet, this argument pops up time and time again, [[GodwinsLaw especially when it comes to the Nazis]].
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Zach Weinersmith -- who has granted us ''carte blanche'' to use his comics as page images -- was the mastermind behind [[https://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=1335 this image]]. Sure, it may be a little rough to tell your kid that they're as bad as Hitler. But how else are they going to learn that they should floss their teeth every day? If you don't ScareEmStraight, they're just going to keep forgetting; they should be grateful!
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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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* On Wiki/TVTropes, the Franchise namespace is meant to be reserved for works that have three separate media namespaces to its name (such as Film/, Manga/, and Pinball/, to give an example). However, the pages for fairytales throw a wrench into this, acting more as indices for derivative works. If you'd like to help us come up with a solution, visit the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16238927610A56449100 On Fairytale Franchise Pages]] thread in Wiki Talk, and get creative -- we're discussing new namespace ideas, so it's time to brainstorm.
* You ever make friends with another troper, only for them to take a break and never come back? Or perhaps you're just tired of [[JustForFun/TVTropesWillRuinYourLife TV Tropes ruining your life]] and have decided to temporarily step down from the site, maybe even permanently. It's always a bittersweet moment. If so, you might want to make a stop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=xyohofc5tbrp2j9224ynzg30 Absent people (On-Topic)]] thread, one of our longest-standing ones. Whether to post your last goodbyes or to ask the mods about that friend you haven't seen in forever, it's the best way to quell any concerns you might have.
* Recently, FountainOfExpies and the many subtropes of {{Expy}} have come under discussion in TropeTalk because some of these subtropes may not actually be tropeworthy or notable. Currently, the discussion is trying to decide what to do with these tropes. If you want to add your thoughts, come on over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16196425140A67458000 Fountain of Expies, Mountain of Problems]] thread!
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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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* AdjustingYourGlasses has been disambiguated due to an unclear name, a large number of [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]], and a problematic soft split that created more problems. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649738026077325200 TRS thread here.]]
* TheAmazon has been moved to UsefulNotes and renamed UsefulNotes/TheAmazonRainforest, with the original name having been disambiguated. The idea of "StockJungleSetting" is also being sent to the Administrivia/TropeIdeaSalvageYard. This is all due to a vague description and name and tropeworthiness concerns over it simply being [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "the Amazon appears in a work" as a trope]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648671181077642700 TRS thread here.]]
* AndManGrewProud is having its current definition moved to a new trope with the name FromCataclysmToMyth, with the original name being used for a trope defined as a civilization being destroyed by its own hubris. This is due to the original name being unclear and leading to misuse of the trope for any cataclysm or for humanity simply being proud. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650029440085848900 TRS thread here.]]
* AssholeVictim is being turned into a supertrope for several related tropes due to misuse and description issues. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649101150020577300 TRS thread here.]]
* ComicsRuleEverythingAroundMe has been disambiguated due to misuse, underuse, an unclear name, and concerns of duplication with other tropes such as {{Nerdcore}} and ShoutOut. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648559751063984000 TRS thread here.]]
* DuelingProducts has been merged with DuelingWorks, with the "winner" part of the remaining examples having been dropped. This is due to a low wick count and concerns over being a duplicate of DuelingWorks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650949605022720200 TRS thread here.]]
* EightDeadlyWords has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]]. This is due to the requirement that examples be cited or InUniverse being ignored, with the examples that did exist mainly being used to complain. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649960081064673800 TRS thread here.]]
* EverythingsBetterWithCows is being disambiguated between GarnishingTheStory and AnimalStereotypes (amongst possibly others) due to misuse in the form of [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "cows exist"]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649138412024473700 TRS thread here.]]
* FilkSong has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]] and examples will be moved to a new supertrope, FanMusic. This is due to an unclear definition that did not take into account the broader definition of the term "filk", which resulted in misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649169244056717700 TRS thread here.]]
* ImageSource, QuoteSource, and VideoSource have been moved out of the Trivia index and into the Administrivia index, meaning that they are to be dewicked from pages. In the case of VideoSource, this was done in part to eliminate index clutter at the bottom of pages. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16437529110A22356400&page=1#comment-15 Decision (and thread) here.]]
* JustPenniesADay has been merged with FourEqualPaymentsOf, and is being renamed due to being seen as a duplicate of the latter, along with having a low wick count. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650671470086935700 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Kitsune}} has been renamed to AsianFoxSpirit due to the original name being too restrictive and non-indicative of the broader nature of the trope. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650401401005492200 TRS thread here.]]
* TheMan is being reworked into a trope about the concept of a "man" and the resulting referencing of it by characters. It has also been renamed to BlamingTheMan due to an unclear name and definition and resulting unclear usage, with the original name being disambiguated. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647891543067202800 TRS thread here.]]
* PantyShot has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages definition-only]] due to (often, but not always, creepy) misuse and a tendency to attract [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649301867022219800 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Roguelike}} is being rewritten to include games that, while not traditional top-down dungeon crawler roguelikes, include roguelike elements. This is due to changes in the definition of the term "roguelike" in gaming culture necessitating such a rewrite. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649149190059727300 TRS thread here.]]
* StandardSnippet is having some of its subpages moved from the Music/ namespace to the [=StandardSnippet=]/ namespace. This is due to confusion over the pages being written like trope pages yet being listed in the Music namespace. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648229705038463800 TRS thread here.]]
* VillainousAromanticAsexual has been renamed to NoLoveForTheWicked and redefined to include villains who don't feel sexual desire or love of any kind, as well as villains who cannot feel any kind of love but can still feel sexual attraction. This is due to the unclear name resulting in it being used to refer to any villain who is aromantic and/or asexual. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649186251009094200 TRS thread here.]]
* WhoWearsShortShorts has been disambiguated due to questionable tropeworthiness and attraction of examples consisting simply of [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs any character who wears short shorts.]] [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649900230044839600 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 trope and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* This month we celebrate the birthday of Creator/AaronYoo, a Hollywood actor who has maintained a steady career in film and television. Our article has a good list of roles, so it's in no danger of getting cut as a stub, but it could easily be so much better. We don't really have any biographical details; where did they learn to act, what type of roles do they prefer, do they work in any other part of the same field (like directing)? The list of roles isn't in a clear order, so their first role might be anywhere in the list. There's no image for the page, so we don't know what they look like. If all of those were fixed, we could then move it to the Administrivia/WorksNeedingTropes index.
* ''Magazine/GameInformer'' began in the 1990s, an era when video game enthusiasts learned and shared facts and opinions about games via magazines. While the rise of the internet has created many amateur and semi-professional replacements, ''GI'' remains a monthly series with a variety of narrative quirks to entertain their subscribers. The article, on the other hand, has been neglected. The only index (aside from Administrivia/PagesNeedingWikiMagic) is the medium, when we should have "decade released" and "country of origin" indexes as well. The trope list has indentation and context problems, and is half the size of the wicks.
* For this month's trope, we're reaching far back into the wiki's history and examining TheTake. Broader than ReactionShot, this trope involves the same sort of physical response, but doesn't require the camera to cut to a different angle to capture the reaction. It's the source of the SpitTake, DoubleTake, and both the fast and slow blinks. For such an old and omnipresent trope, the article is in terrible condition. A rename wouldn't even be an option here, as it's a pre-existing term. The biggest problem this probably has is that examples that fit into a SubTrope are not to be duplicated on the supertrope. With this trope being so broad, how many newer trope articles have been created and not added here? Should it pull examples off of CharacterReactionIndex or have its subtropes duplicated there?
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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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* Many pages on Wiki/TVTropes suffer from poor Administrivia/ExampleIndentationInTropeLists, and some tropers may need help fixing up particularly bad indentation and bulleting. Luckily, the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13588785540A23380100 Fix Up Example Indentation Wherever It Is thread]] is here to help! If you need assistance with correctly indenting examples, head on over!
* The [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/isolated_pages.php Isolated Pages]] tool is a new feature that helps us track pages that are flagged for no Google ads due to various reasons. The [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16497022110A87365700 Isolated Pages watch]] thread has been created to help clean up ad-unfriendly wording or content from pages when necessary.
* A closed TRS thread for ShockingSwerve was brought back due to the wick cleanup not being finished. Wicks are being moved to AssPull or PlotTwist, the former of which ShockingSwerve was merged into. Complaining examples are being removed. If you'd like to help clean up the remaining 364 wicks, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1613558317073955800&page=4 head on over!]]
* [[AvertedTrope Trope aversions]] should not be listed unless they are notable. However, said aversions have been overused quite a bit on this very wiki. If you want to help clean up these aversions, head on over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=14299731920A38999300 Aversion Cleanup]] thread.
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* @/{{Piterpicher}} is the head honcho of Older/Obscure Work Spotlight and Non-English Work Spotlight. Those are the kinds of works he's interested in, but he's primarily a gamer. (Editor's note: he also made our snazzy new logo!)
* @/{{crazysamaritan}} writes for the Pages Needing Help section, keeping an eye out for stubs and crosswicking.
* @/FernandoLemon writes for Image of the Month and Work Spotlight. You '''[[{{Pun}} may]]''' find him at Image Pickin' or playing one of our Forum Games.
* @/MightyMewtron writes for the New Work Page spotlight. She probably hasn't seen these works before coming across their pages, but she likes to be involved in the growth of the wiki. Beyond the Trope Report, she's most active in the forums, TLP, and the pages for whatever work she's obsessed with this month.
* @/WarJay77 contributed to the Trope Spotlight, Forumwatch, and Project Spotlight sections this month. She is also the Herald of Projects: Long Term/Perpetual, and spends much of her time refreshing on the forums, ATT and TLP for new things to respond to.
* @/{{gjjones}} writes for the Project Spotlight section. He also frequently spends his time working on projects whenever they are necessary, cleaning up wiki entries and participating in the ATT and Trope Repair Shop threads.
* @/{{Tabs}} writes for the Obscure Trope Spotlight and Changelog sections.
* @/{{plakythebirb}}, who is fully celebrating the fact that the arrival of spring means that birds are now ''everywhere'', usually writes for Works That Need a Page.
* @/{{Excessive-Menace}} writes for the New Tropes and Non-English Works sections. They mainly spend their time lurking and editing the wiki, as well as participating in ATT and writing for the Pantheon/TropePantheons project.
* @/{{themayorofsimpleton}} wrote for the Changelog, Projects Spotlight, and Forumwatch this edition. He is a left-side forum participant, and mostly participates in the Project Threads, TRS, ATT, and Trope and Wiki Talk, and sometimes Image Pickin'. He is also celebrating spring's arrival, although mainly because where he lives it means the bitterly cold weather of winter is going away.
* @/Alnair20Aug93 writes for the Obscure Works and Tropes sections.
* @/MacronNotes contributed to this month's description section. She spends most of her time on TRS, Long/Short Term projects, and TLP. She is also the herald of the Wiki Talk section on the forums.
* @/{{Twiddler}} makes sure our grammar is in order.
* @/{{DDRMASTERM}} contributed to Creator Page Spotlight. A bit of a drifter, he is most active in cleanup forums. Not a true master of [[VideoGame/DanceDanceRevolution DDR]], but closer than most.
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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.
April showers bring us May flowers and the 17th issue of Trope Report!
The admins have released a new feature called [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/isolated_pages.php Isolated Pages]] which can be found in the sidebar under "Tools". It was initially only visible to mods, but now it's available for everyone. This feature allows us to see which pages have been flagged to not have Google ads due to content that violates their content guidelines. Pages on the list are almost always flagged by a bot, but mods have the ability to flag pages as well.
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 AssholeVictim, {{Kitsune}}, and PantyShot. More info regarding those changes can be found in our Changelog section.
Not much has happened this past month, but we still hope that you'll find something you'll like in one of our sections.
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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* They say that April showers bring May flowers, and you may want to pick some of those flowers to bring home with you. Be careful, though, because this act might make some people go into mourning. Why? Because '''PickedFlowersAreDead'''! This trope serves to characterize people as being so close to nature that they'll be upset over even a dead flower being presented to them. Despite being around since 2013, it only has 32 wicks and a stubby description, and could definitely use a little TLC to help it blossom.
* In comedic works, sometimes there's the one character who seems to function as everybody's -- or just an especially bossy somebody's -- pack mule. This is the '''HumanPackMule''', seen accompanying their compatriots and carrying a bundle of stuff. When the goods are on their back, that heap is often several times taller than they are. Of course, other travelers seldom comment upon the pack mule's immense strength or ability to balance all this equipment. 110 wicks is a respectable number but a bit low for a trope that's turning 11 this month. Don't worry, it can handle carrying 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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* Imagine this: A brand new character has just been revealed, and you search their name up on the internet to learn more about them. To your surprise, you see that they already have tons of fanart about them even though it's been mere minutes since their announcement! It's almost as if it was '''FanartAtFirstSight''' for the artists, churning out illustrations faster than anyone expected the second their eyes witnessed the new character. While a common trend in fandom and art circles, this audience reaction was just launched on March 14th, so it could use some more wicks to reflect this widespread fandom practice.
* What kinds of angels do you know? You may have heard of CelestialParagonsAndArchangels that hail from Literature/TheBible, but what of '''{{Metatron}}'''? He is seen as God's holy scribe and a figure of wisdom, giving messages from God to those who can withstand them. He's one of the few angels with a name not ending with -el, and one of the only cases of a human becoming an angel. And if you can find more examples and wicks, you may just play the part of messenger yourself and spread the word of this trope.
* Vampires, ghosts, werewolves, zombies, demons... all of them are terrifying creatures of the night out for human blood. Normally, people would run away and cower in fear at the sight of them, but not our heroes; no, they will bravely fight against the nocturnal horrors with all of their might! The '''ActionHorror''' genre, true to its name, combines elements of the action and horror genres to create a blend of exciting, bloodpumping battles and tense, terrifying scares. While launched on March 21st, this genre has plenty of examples itching to be recognized on the page.
* Summer vacation's approaching, and you and your friends want to enjoy the season while jumping up to a higher grade, and school prepares for the next academic term. But hold up! Your report card's showing that you're missing credits from certain subjects like math, and only making it up in summer class can let you pass the grade. All that school skipping and perhaps world-saving has led up to this. And you can't help but say, "'''SummerSchoolSucks!'''" This trope launched on the 9th of April. Better re-sharpen your pencils and grab another notebook.
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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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* The page for ''Webcomic/MyAlienGirlfriendDoesntKnowImAnAlien'' was just created on April 29, as the comic in question only just came out in April. As the title suggests, it's about two aliens disguised as humans who date each other, not realizing that the other partner already knows the other one is an alien. While eight comics have been released, there are only four tropes on the page. As the story continues, keep an eye out for any AlienTropes in disguise.
* There are many kinds of works on TV Tropes, but rarely do we see a set of tarot cards troped. That changed on April 13, when the page for ''Art/MysticalMedleysAVintageCartoonTarot'' was created. This tarot set uses InkblotCartoonStyle imagery, with various tropes related to that art style and the era in which it was popular. While we can't predict the future of this page, we can examine the cards for any other tropes used in their art.
* ''VideoGame/CoffeeCrisis'' is a 2017 BeatEmUp game, but only received a trope page on April 22 of this year. The game follows two caffeinated baristas fending off aliens who plan to steal Earth's various facilities, including coffee. While it has a fairly healthy number of tropes, it lacks a YMMV or Trivia page, and there may be more VideoGameTropes that could be listed, as well as, once again, AlienTropes.
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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/MixedUpMotherGoose'' is an AdventureGame from 1987 that was remade multiple times during the 1990s. You play as a child whose looks can be selected. One night, you're whisked away to the home of Mother Goose, who tells you that her nursery rhymes are all mixed up, each having lost a crucial item of theirs that completes their particular rhyme, so you'll need to find and return them. The charming songs and animations should appeal to younger kids very well, and perhaps you'll find some nursery rhymes you hadn't known about as a teenager or an adult.
* ''Advertising/JulieKnewHerKiller'', also known as just ''Julie'', is a British PublicServiceAnnouncement from 1998 that lasts almost a minute, with a 30-second version released as part of the ''THINK!'' campaign. While driving her children to school, Julie notices that she is being chased by a van trying to tailgate her. She manages to avoid it, much to her relief, but then... Let's just say that if you watch it, you're going to take passenger and driver safety much more seriously if you haven't already.
* ''VideoGame/{{Spindizzy}}'' is a game in IsometricProjection that was released for various 8-bit computers. As a probe called GERALD, you traverse a world that consists of 385 rooms, collecting jewels along the way. However, the company you're working for is willing to terminate your mission if it takes too long, as time is money. If you fall off, you will be brought back, but you will lose a chunk of time. The concept is quite ahead of its time, the aesthetics are really good (the UsefulNotes/AmstradCPC version is recommended here), and trying to actually reach 100% is going to be quite the challenge.
* ''VideoGame/TheImmortal'' is an ActionAdventure game with a DarkFantasy setting. The plot focuses on a nameless wizard trying to rescue Mordamir, his old master, from a series of underground dungeons, and meeting many curious characters along the way, such as a tribe of goblins and a wandering salesman. The game is infamous for its difficulty, with many gruesome ways for the player to meet their doom, yet it also contains a surprisingly intricate plot for the time and plenty of satisfying puzzles to solve. If you care to give it a try, the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]] and [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]] versions [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYP4j5WEYqI have recently been re-released]] for modern consoles.
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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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* Website/NobodyHere is a Dutch website -- though it does have an [[https://www.nobodyhere.com/nobodyhere/justme/me.here English version]] -- that is known for... mainly just being weird. The website's home page presents you with a large amount of links to pages whose content can vary from written prose to interactive toys. Many pages on the site have a link to other pages, which means that one can spend a lot of time simply traveling through the links. It also has a buggy message board, in that everyone's avatars are actual bugs. While the discontinuation of Flash means that outside programs may be needed to get some of the pages on the website to work, the website has gained enough attention for it to be surprising for there to not be a page on it yet.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Destino}}'' is an animated short film that was originally conceived as a co-production between Creator/WaltDisney and Creator/SalvadorDali. Featuring the surrealist imagery we've come to expect from the Spanish painter and many references to his older works, it tells the story of Dahlia, a woman who falls in love with Chronos, the Greek personification of time. The film is notable for its DevelopmentHell, having been storyboarded in the 1940s but its production stalling until its eventual release in 2003, whereupon it received rave reviews and a nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the UsefulNotes/{{Academy Award}}s. With Dalí's birthday coming up this month, why not use this as opportunity to give the short a page?
* [[Music/TwentyFourKGoldn 24kGoldn]] is an American rapper born in 2000. He is best known for his single "Valentino" and the track "Mood", which is the lead single of his debut studio album ''El Dorado''. He stated that he is not constricted to one genre, nor is his music easily describable. He even got his own platformer [[https://24kgoldn.com/game here]]! Despite making some awesome songs that are very much acclaimed ("Mood" has 300 million views on [=YouTube=] alone), he still hasn't received an article. I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool!
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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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* May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in these turbulent times it's always good to take care of oneself's mental health, such as making regular visits to the therapist. ''VideoGame/DieAnstalt'' is a German web game where you play as a psychiatrist treating some rather unconventional patients: plush toys! For each patient, you have to choose between a variety of treatments to figure out their issues and traumas. Every patient has their own quirks and problems, so you must be careful about which treatments to administer as well as the appropriate times to use them, as the cuddly toys can drastically change in behavior as their sessions progress. It's an oft-overlooked game with a unique premise and fascinating characters, and it's even free to play, so why not give it a try and play doctor?
* ''WesternAnimation/GardenParty'' is a short film by Illogic, a collective formed by a group of former students at [[https://www.ecole-mopa.fr/en/ MoPA]], one of France's most prestigious animation schools. A simple, dialogueless experience, it centers on an army of amphibians as they have fun inside of an abandoned mansion where something terrible went down, much to their obliviousness. Boasting gorgeous visuals and excellent storytelling, it can be watched for free [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8GaZ3O4-Q here]].
* ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheBoshy'' is an ''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'' fangame by Danish developer Solgryn. You play as the [[https://www.twitch.tv/boshytime titular streamer]], who even played it. Naturally, there are several references, such as restarting from a save cuing a soundclip of "It's Boshy time!" and the death quotes being his lines. That said, you can play as other characters, some of which are available from the start and others which have to be unlocked. Anyone willing to take on this ridiculous challenge filled with retro game references and impressive graphics?
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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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* WebVideo/BillWurtz (whose name isn't Steve) is an American [=YouTuber=], musician and soap enthusiast best known for videos like ''WebVideo/HistoryOfJapan'' and ''Webvideo/HistoryOfTheEntireWorldIGuess''. His songs are characterized by a mixture of UncommonTime and PhraseSaladLyrics, and his sketches are pure, unadulterated SurrealHumor. Both of these factors have earned him a strong following but, at only 52 wicks, his page could use more examples. [-(i hope i mentioned everything)-]
* [[WebVideo/{{Cimoooooooo}} Alex "Cimoooooooo" Cimo]] has long been one of the most prominent [=YugiTubers=] (''TabletopGame/YuGiOh'' [=YouTubers=]), previously known for his formerly annual ''[=YugiTuber=] Grand Championship'', a special tournament between prominent [=YugiTubers=]. Starting in 2020, he has been doing collab series with other [=YugiTubers=] which have gained a solid following for some occasionally hysterical interactions and surprising outcomes. His most notable works are the ''Progression Series'', which is about opening virtual boxes of cards in chronological order and making a deck from them, and ''History of Yu-Gi-Oh'', which demonstrates the history and development of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'''s competitive scene and best decks.
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This section brings you the best selections of the past month from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from ''Webcomic/SaturdayMorningBreakfastCereal'', and illustrates HitlerAteSugar.
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Perhaps this should be obvious, but just because someone is evil, it doesn't automatically mean that everything they do ''has'' to be evil. Franchise/HannibalLecter enjoyed fine dining, [[Franchise/StarWars Emperor Palpatine]] was a fan of opera, and even [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Lex Luthor]] once had [[Literature/TheSuperDictionary forty cakes]]. And yet, this argument pops up time and time again, [[GodwinsLaw especially when it comes to the Nazis]].
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Zach Weinersmith -- who has granted us ''carte blanche'' to use his comics as page images -- was the mastermind behind [[https://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=1335 this image]]. Sure, it may be a little rough to tell your kid that they're as bad as Hitler. But how else are they going to learn that they should floss their teeth every day? If you don't ScareEmStraight, they're just going to keep forgetting; they should be grateful!
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So, to summarize: this is a really funny image. But you know who ''didn't'' think it was funny? Hitler! So if you didn't laugh, [[HypocriticalHumor you're just as horrible as he was]].
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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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* On Wiki/TVTropes, the Franchise namespace is meant to be reserved for works that have three separate media namespaces to its name (such as Film/, Manga/, and Pinball/, to give an example). However, the pages for fairytales throw a wrench into this, acting more as indices for derivative works. If you'd like to help us come up with a solution, visit the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16238927610A56449100 On Fairytale Franchise Pages]] thread in Wiki Talk, and get creative -- we're discussing new namespace ideas, so it's time to brainstorm.
* You ever make friends with another troper, only for them to take a break and never come back? Or perhaps you're just tired of [[JustForFun/TVTropesWillRuinYourLife TV Tropes ruining your life]] and have decided to temporarily step down from the site, maybe even permanently. It's always a bittersweet moment. If so, you might want to make a stop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=xyohofc5tbrp2j9224ynzg30 Absent people (On-Topic)]] thread, one of our longest-standing ones. Whether to post your last goodbyes or to ask the mods about that friend you haven't seen in forever, it's the best way to quell any concerns you might have.
* Recently, FountainOfExpies and the many subtropes of {{Expy}} have come under discussion in TropeTalk because some of these subtropes may not actually be tropeworthy or notable. Currently, the discussion is trying to decide what to do with these tropes. If you want to add your thoughts, come on over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16196425140A67458000 Fountain of Expies, Mountain of Problems]] thread!
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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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* AdjustingYourGlasses has been disambiguated due to an unclear name, a large number of [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]], and a problematic soft split that created more problems. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649738026077325200 TRS thread here.]]
* TheAmazon has been moved to UsefulNotes and renamed UsefulNotes/TheAmazonRainforest, with the original name having been disambiguated. The idea of "StockJungleSetting" is also being sent to the Administrivia/TropeIdeaSalvageYard. This is all due to a vague description and name and tropeworthiness concerns over it simply being [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "the Amazon appears in a work" as a trope]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648671181077642700 TRS thread here.]]
* AndManGrewProud is having its current definition moved to a new trope with the name FromCataclysmToMyth, with the original name being used for a trope defined as a civilization being destroyed by its own hubris. This is due to the original name being unclear and leading to misuse of the trope for any cataclysm or for humanity simply being proud. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650029440085848900 TRS thread here.]]
* AssholeVictim is being turned into a supertrope for several related tropes due to misuse and description issues. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649101150020577300 TRS thread here.]]
* ComicsRuleEverythingAroundMe has been disambiguated due to misuse, underuse, an unclear name, and concerns of duplication with other tropes such as {{Nerdcore}} and ShoutOut. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648559751063984000 TRS thread here.]]
* DuelingProducts has been merged with DuelingWorks, with the "winner" part of the remaining examples having been dropped. This is due to a low wick count and concerns over being a duplicate of DuelingWorks. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650949605022720200 TRS thread here.]]
* EightDeadlyWords has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]]. This is due to the requirement that examples be cited or InUniverse being ignored, with the examples that did exist mainly being used to complain. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649960081064673800 TRS thread here.]]
* EverythingsBetterWithCows is being disambiguated between GarnishingTheStory and AnimalStereotypes (amongst possibly others) due to misuse in the form of [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs "cows exist"]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649138412024473700 TRS thread here.]]
* FilkSong has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages Definition-Only]] and examples will be moved to a new supertrope, FanMusic. This is due to an unclear definition that did not take into account the broader definition of the term "filk", which resulted in misuse. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649169244056717700 TRS thread here.]]
* ImageSource, QuoteSource, and VideoSource have been moved out of the Trivia index and into the Administrivia index, meaning that they are to be dewicked from pages. In the case of VideoSource, this was done in part to eliminate index clutter at the bottom of pages. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16437529110A22356400&page=1#comment-15 Decision (and thread) here.]]
* JustPenniesADay has been merged with FourEqualPaymentsOf, and is being renamed due to being seen as a duplicate of the latter, along with having a low wick count. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650671470086935700 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Kitsune}} has been renamed to AsianFoxSpirit due to the original name being too restrictive and non-indicative of the broader nature of the trope. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1650401401005492200 TRS thread here.]]
* TheMan is being reworked into a trope about the concept of a "man" and the resulting referencing of it by characters. It has also been renamed to BlamingTheMan due to an unclear name and definition and resulting unclear usage, with the original name being disambiguated. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1647891543067202800 TRS thread here.]]
* PantyShot has been made [[Administrivia/DefinitionOnlyPages definition-only]] due to (often, but not always, creepy) misuse and a tendency to attract [[Administrivia/ZeroContextExample ZCEs]]. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649301867022219800 TRS thread here.]]
* {{Roguelike}} is being rewritten to include games that, while not traditional top-down dungeon crawler roguelikes, include roguelike elements. This is due to changes in the definition of the term "roguelike" in gaming culture necessitating such a rewrite. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649149190059727300 TRS thread here.]]
* StandardSnippet is having some of its subpages moved from the Music/ namespace to the [=StandardSnippet=]/ namespace. This is due to confusion over the pages being written like trope pages yet being listed in the Music namespace. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1648229705038463800 TRS thread here.]]
* VillainousAromanticAsexual has been renamed to NoLoveForTheWicked and redefined to include villains who don't feel sexual desire or love of any kind, as well as villains who cannot feel any kind of love but can still feel sexual attraction. This is due to the unclear name resulting in it being used to refer to any villain who is aromantic and/or asexual. [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649186251009094200 TRS thread here.]]
* WhoWearsShortShorts has been disambiguated due to questionable tropeworthiness and attraction of examples consisting simply of [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs any character who wears short shorts.]] [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1649900230044839600 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 trope and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* This month we celebrate the birthday of Creator/AaronYoo, a Hollywood actor who has maintained a steady career in film and television. Our article has a good list of roles, so it's in no danger of getting cut as a stub, but it could easily be so much better. We don't really have any biographical details; where did they learn to act, what type of roles do they prefer, do they work in any other part of the same field (like directing)? The list of roles isn't in a clear order, so their first role might be anywhere in the list. There's no image for the page, so we don't know what they look like. If all of those were fixed, we could then move it to the Administrivia/WorksNeedingTropes index.
* ''Magazine/GameInformer'' began in the 1990s, an era when video game enthusiasts learned and shared facts and opinions about games via magazines. While the rise of the internet has created many amateur and semi-professional replacements, ''GI'' remains a monthly series with a variety of narrative quirks to entertain their subscribers. The article, on the other hand, has been neglected. The only index (aside from Administrivia/PagesNeedingWikiMagic) is the medium, when we should have "decade released" and "country of origin" indexes as well. The trope list has indentation and context problems, and is half the size of the wicks.
* For this month's trope, we're reaching far back into the wiki's history and examining TheTake. Broader than ReactionShot, this trope involves the same sort of physical response, but doesn't require the camera to cut to a different angle to capture the reaction. It's the source of the SpitTake, DoubleTake, and both the fast and slow blinks. For such an old and omnipresent trope, the article is in terrible condition. A rename wouldn't even be an option here, as it's a pre-existing term. The biggest problem this probably has is that examples that fit into a SubTrope are not to be duplicated on the supertrope. With this trope being so broad, how many newer trope articles have been created and not added here? Should it pull examples off of CharacterReactionIndex or have its subtropes duplicated there?
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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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* Many pages on Wiki/TVTropes suffer from poor Administrivia/ExampleIndentationInTropeLists, and some tropers may need help fixing up particularly bad indentation and bulleting. Luckily, the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13588785540A23380100 Fix Up Example Indentation Wherever It Is thread]] is here to help! If you need assistance with correctly indenting examples, head on over!
* The [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/isolated_pages.php Isolated Pages]] tool is a new feature that helps us track pages that are flagged for no Google ads due to various reasons. The [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16497022110A87365700 Isolated Pages watch]] thread has been created to help clean up ad-unfriendly wording or content from pages when necessary.
* A closed TRS thread for ShockingSwerve was brought back due to the wick cleanup not being finished. Wicks are being moved to AssPull or PlotTwist, the former of which ShockingSwerve was merged into. Complaining examples are being removed. If you'd like to help clean up the remaining 364 wicks, [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1613558317073955800&page=4 head on over!]]
* [[AvertedTrope Trope aversions]] should not be listed unless they are notable. However, said aversions have been overused quite a bit on this very wiki. If you want to help clean up these aversions, head on over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=14299731920A38999300 Aversion Cleanup]] thread.
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* @/{{Piterpicher}} is the head honcho of Older/Obscure Work Spotlight and Non-English Work Spotlight. Those are the kinds of works he's interested in, but he's primarily a gamer. (Editor's note: he also made our snazzy new logo!)
* @/{{crazysamaritan}} writes for the Pages Needing Help section, keeping an eye out for stubs and crosswicking.
* @/FernandoLemon writes for Image of the Month and Work Spotlight. You '''[[{{Pun}} may]]''' find him at Image Pickin' or playing one of our Forum Games.
* @/MightyMewtron writes for the New Work Page spotlight. She probably hasn't seen these works before coming across their pages, but she likes to be involved in the growth of the wiki. Beyond the Trope Report, she's most active in the forums, TLP, and the pages for whatever work she's obsessed with this month.
* @/WarJay77 contributed to the Trope Spotlight, Forumwatch, and Project Spotlight sections this month. She is also the Herald of Projects: Long Term/Perpetual, and spends much of her time refreshing on the forums, ATT and TLP for new things to respond to.
* @/{{gjjones}} writes for the Project Spotlight section. He also frequently spends his time working on projects whenever they are necessary, cleaning up wiki entries and participating in the ATT and Trope Repair Shop threads.
* @/{{Tabs}} writes for the Obscure Trope Spotlight and Changelog sections.
* @/{{plakythebirb}}, who is fully celebrating the fact that the arrival of spring means that birds are now ''everywhere'', usually writes for Works That Need a Page.
* @/{{Excessive-Menace}} writes for the New Tropes and Non-English Works sections. They mainly spend their time lurking and editing the wiki, as well as participating in ATT and writing for the Pantheon/TropePantheons project.
* @/{{themayorofsimpleton}} wrote for the Changelog, Projects Spotlight, and Forumwatch this edition. He is a left-side forum participant, and mostly participates in the Project Threads, TRS, ATT, and Trope and Wiki Talk, and sometimes Image Pickin'. He is also celebrating spring's arrival, although mainly because where he lives it means the bitterly cold weather of winter is going away.
* @/Alnair20Aug93 writes for the Obscure Works and Tropes sections.
* @/MacronNotes contributed to this month's description section. She spends most of her time on TRS, Long/Short Term projects, and TLP. She is also the herald of the Wiki Talk section on the forums.
* @/{{Twiddler}} makes sure our grammar is in order.
* @/{{DDRMASTERM}} contributed to Creator Page Spotlight. A bit of a drifter, he is most active in cleanup forums. Not a true master of [[VideoGame/DanceDanceRevolution DDR]], but closer than most.
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