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** "Grass Man" only shows up briefly and subtly in [[FreezeFrameBonus actual coded documents]].
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* '''Inverted''': The character's name is Grass Man in the movie, but just Steven Ulysses in the comics.
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** In the movie, the character is really named Grass Man, and his SecretIdentity of Steven Ulysses doesn't exist.
** The character's name is Grass Man in the movie, but just Steven Ulysses in the
** In the movie, the character is really named Grass Man, and his SecretIdentity of Steven Ulysses doesn't exist.
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** The film is intended to take place before Steven Ulysses settled on his codename.
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** "We should anticipate that the audience other movie studios would [[ViewersAreMorons assume to be clueless]] will already understand that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of the Grass Man comic book, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think it's really necesary to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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** "We should anticipate that the audience other movie studios would [[ViewersAreMorons assume to be clueless]] will already understand that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of the Grass Man comic book, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think it's really necesary necessary to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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** "We should anticipate that the audience other movie studios would [[ViewersAreMorons assume to be clueless]] will already understand that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of the Grass Man comic book, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think we it's really have necesary to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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** "We should anticipate that the audience other movie studios would [[ViewersAreMorons assume to be clueless]] will already understand that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of the Grass Man, Man comic book, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think we really have to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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** "The "We should anticipate that the audience clearly knows will already understand that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of Grass Man, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think we really have to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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* '''Straight''': Grass Man's codename is never used at all. Not even once.
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* '''Straight''': Grass Man's codename is never used at all.all in the movie adaptation. Not even once.
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* '''Enforced''': Executives argue that no one is going to take a character called "Grass Man" seriously.
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** "The audience clearly knows that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of Grass Man, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think we really have to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
** Executives argue that no one is going to take a character called "Grass Man"
** "The audience clearly knows that the movie's supposed to be an adaptation of Grass Man, and it says 'Grass Man' right in the title, so I don't think we really have to have the character actually call himself 'Grass Man' within the film."
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* '''Justified''': He's trying to keep a low profile or strike fear into his enemies and realizes "Grass Man" is not the most conducive name to that goal.
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** He's trying to keep a low profile or strike fear into his enemies and realizes "Grass Man" is not the most conducive name to thatgoal.goal.
** The film incarnation of Steven Ulysses doesn’t have a SecretIdentity, there's no reason to have a CodeName when you’re open about who you are.
** Steven Ulysses [[NotWearingTights never suits up as Grass Man]].
** He's trying to keep a low profile or strike fear into his enemies and realizes "Grass Man" is not the most conducive name to that
** The film incarnation of Steven Ulysses doesn’t have a SecretIdentity, there's no reason to have a CodeName when you’re open about who you are.
** Steven Ulysses [[NotWearingTights never suits up as Grass Man]].
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** The codename is dropped, but not the hidden identity. Steven Ulysses works hard to make sure nobody can link his superhero identity, Steven Ulysses, to his civilian identity, Steven Ulysses.
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** The codename is dropped, but not the hidden identity. identity business. Thus, Steven Ulysses works must work extra hard to make sure nobody ensure no-one can link his superhero hero identity, Steven Ulysses, to his civilian identity, Steven Ulysses.
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* '''Implied''': A character named "Steve" shows up and expresses his interest in plants, but it's not clear this is actually Grass Man from the comics.
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* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and call him every name except the one in the comics.
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** Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and call him every name except the one in thecomics.comics.
** The codename is dropped, but not the hidden identity. Steven Ulysses works hard to make sure nobody can link his superhero identity, Steven Ulysses, to his civilian identity, Steven Ulysses.
** Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and call him every name except the one in the
** The codename is dropped, but not the hidden identity. Steven Ulysses works hard to make sure nobody can link his superhero identity, Steven Ulysses, to his civilian identity, Steven Ulysses.
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* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[CounterpartComparison call him every name except the one in the comics]].
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* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[CounterpartComparison call him every name except the one in the comics]].comics.
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* '''Exploited''': ???Grass Man refuses to use a code name, but still uses the normal-sounding "Clay Davidson" as a pseudonym. No one except a few backers at the Pentagon know his civilian name, Steven Ulysses.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???Steven Ulysses is only nicknamed "Grass Man" by the media; he never acknowledges the codename himself.
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--> '''Reporter:''' "Steven Ulysses, a man with extraordinary abilities but refuses something as garish as a comic book codename . . ."
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--> '''Reporter:''' "Steven Ulysses, a man with extraordinary abilities but refuses something as garish as a comic book codename . . .codename..."
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'''Basic Trope''': Superhero's names aren't mentioned in the movies, despite being used frequently in the source comic.
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'''Basic Trope''': Superhero's Superheroes' names aren't mentioned in the movies, despite being used frequently in the source comic.
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'''Basic Trope''': Grass Man's name is never Superhero's names aren't mentioned in the movies, despite being used frequently in the source comic.
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* '''Straight''': Grass Man's codename is never used at all. Not even once.
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* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[IAmNotGreenLantern call him every name except the one in the comics]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
* '''Zig Zagged''': One movie uses the name Grass Man, but the sequel never does.
* '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
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* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[IAmNotGreenLantern [[CounterpartComparison call him every name except the one in the comics]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
* '''Zig Zagged''': One movie uses the name Grass Man, but the sequel never does.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
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* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
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* '''Played For Drama''': He used to have a superhero name, but after he became a laughing stock and lost all credibility, he retooled himself as a much more no-nonsense, DarkerAndEdgier hero with no codename.]]
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'''Basic Trope''': Grass Man's name is never mentioned in the movies, despite being used frequently in the source comic.
* '''Straight''': Grass Man's codename is never used at all. Not even once.
* '''Exaggerated''': Grass Man not only never has a codename, but never becomes a superhero at all. In fact, the movie is a RomanticComedy about a professional lawnmower.
* '''Justified''': He's trying to keep a low profile or strike fear into his enemies and realizes "Grass Man" is not the most conducive name to that goal.
* '''Inverted''': The character's name is Grass Man in the movie, but just Steven Ulysses in the comics.
* '''Subverted''': Grass Man's codename isn't mentioned at all against the StarterVillain, but as his adventures continue, he adopts it.
* '''Double Subverted''':...Until the next scene, and then it's never mentioned again and everyone insists that it's a dumb name.
* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[IAmNotGreenLantern call him every name except the one in the comics]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
* '''Zig Zagged''': One movie uses the name Grass Man, but the sequel never does.
* '''Averted''': He's called Grass Man throughout the entire film once becoming a superhero.
* '''Enforced''': Executives argue that no one is going to take a character called "Grass Man" seriously.
* '''Lampshaded''': "I'm lucky this isn't a comic book, otherwise I'd probably have some really embarrassing nickname!"
* '''Invoked''': Steve spends days trying to think of a codename, but decides that just using his real name (or no name at all) is much better.
* '''Defied''': The second Steve gets superpowers, he immediately proclaims his codename and never lets anyone forget it.
* '''Discussed''': '''Reporter:''' "Steven Ulysses, a man with extraordinary abilities but refuses something as garish as a comic book codename . . ."
* '''Conversed''': Two characters talk about how calling him Steven Ulysses is boring, and that they wish he had the name he had in the comics.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Steven Ulysses calls himself "Brass Man", "Crass Man" and even "Ass Man" at various points, but never the name he's known as in the comics.
* '''Played For Drama''': He used to have a superhero name, but after he became a laughing stock and lost all credibility, he retooled himself as a much more no-nonsense, DarkerAndEdgier hero with no codename.]]
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* '''Straight''': Grass Man's codename is never used at all. Not even once.
* '''Exaggerated''': Grass Man not only never has a codename, but never becomes a superhero at all. In fact, the movie is a RomanticComedy about a professional lawnmower.
* '''Justified''': He's trying to keep a low profile or strike fear into his enemies and realizes "Grass Man" is not the most conducive name to that goal.
* '''Inverted''': The character's name is Grass Man in the movie, but just Steven Ulysses in the comics.
* '''Subverted''': Grass Man's codename isn't mentioned at all against the StarterVillain, but as his adventures continue, he adopts it.
* '''Double Subverted''':...Until the next scene, and then it's never mentioned again and everyone insists that it's a dumb name.
* '''Parodied''': Every civilian the hero saves insists that he has to have a codename and [[IAmNotGreenLantern call him every name except the one in the comics]].
* '''Deconstructed''': Steven Ulysses chooses not to use a codename like in the comics, but this leads to him accidentally letting his real name slip at some point and ruining his SecretIdentity.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...But that decision pays off anyway, because he gets far more public trust and support from people who know he has nothing to hide.
* '''Zig Zagged''': One movie uses the name Grass Man, but the sequel never does.
* '''Averted''': He's called Grass Man throughout the entire film once becoming a superhero.
* '''Enforced''': Executives argue that no one is going to take a character called "Grass Man" seriously.
* '''Lampshaded''': "I'm lucky this isn't a comic book, otherwise I'd probably have some really embarrassing nickname!"
* '''Invoked''': Steve spends days trying to think of a codename, but decides that just using his real name (or no name at all) is much better.
* '''Defied''': The second Steve gets superpowers, he immediately proclaims his codename and never lets anyone forget it.
* '''Discussed''': '''Reporter:''' "Steven Ulysses, a man with extraordinary abilities but refuses something as garish as a comic book codename . . ."
* '''Conversed''': Two characters talk about how calling him Steven Ulysses is boring, and that they wish he had the name he had in the comics.
* '''Plotted A Good Waste''':
* '''Played For Laughs''': Steven Ulysses calls himself "Brass Man", "Crass Man" and even "Ass Man" at various points, but never the name he's known as in the comics.
* '''Played For Drama''': He used to have a superhero name, but after he became a laughing stock and lost all credibility, he retooled himself as a much more no-nonsense, DarkerAndEdgier hero with no codename.]]
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