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** Space Demon admitting his distain for the missing actors in front of J and K is a clue that he's just a RedHerring. If he were really the culprit, he would deny any grudge he has against the victim to avoid suspicion, even to the point of lying that he was really close with them.
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* Foreshadowing: Predeterminator’s initial reaction to his assailant is mild annoyance before changing to shock and horror when they draw their weapon at him. It shows that not only did he know and thought very little of his attacker but did not think they were capable of doing any harm.

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* Foreshadowing: {{Foreshadowing}}: Predeterminator’s initial reaction to his assailant is mild annoyance before changing to shock and horror when they draw their weapon at him. It shows that not only did he know and thought very little of his attacker but did not think they were capable of doing any harm.
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* EasilyForgiven: Played for Laughs. Jimmy, the yellow Astro-Tot, forgives Space Demon for tossing him into a wall. Even though Space Demon was only reacting to Jimmy pointing his weapon at him.
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* AntiVillain: Even if you agree that the Astro-Tots are right about actors like Prey and Predeterminator being “terrible role models”, what they’re doing is essentially kidnapping.
* AffablyEvil: The Astro-Tots don’t drop their friendly demeanor when K confronts them, nor do they deny their crimes and their motive. They only blast K when the latter confirms that he plans to “tattle” on them. Even before blasting him, they still refer to him as “Mr. K”.


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* DidntThinkThisThrough: Even though Space Demon was only acting, he should’ve known better than to attack and armed MIB agent. He could’ve gotten himself serious injured or killed if he didn’t dodge J’s shot in time.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Unless they’re able to produce crocodile tears, the Astro-Tots seem to be genuinely remorseful for attacking Annet. The green Astro-Tot is shown to be genuinely upset that E thinks they committed murder, showing that they really are against violence.
* Foreshadowing: Predeterminator’s initial reaction to his assailant is mild annoyance before changing to shock and horror when they draw their weapon at him. It shows that not only did he know and thought very little of his attacker but did not think they were capable of doing any harm.


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* LoopholeAbuse: The Astro-Tots are against violence, but their believes didn’t say anything about kidnapping. When the victims are freed, none of them are actually harmed.
* MisplacedRetribution: It never seems to occur to the Astro-Tots that their victims are only actors that just pretend to be “terrible role models” (though in Etalffap’s case, his personality might have been similar to his movie counterpart considering he made fun of Space Demon on national TV). They never go after the producers or directors that make their victims act like “terrible role models”, nor Agent E for arranging their movie deals.


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* PragmaticVillainy: The Astro-Tots only attack Annet and K not because they disagreed with their methods, but because they were planning to “tattle” on them. When the J and Space Demon confront them, they immediately go into hiding because they know they’re at a size disadvantage. They resort to altering their set (turning off the lights and playing a recording of their theme song as a distraction) to get the element of surprise. They also don’t go after E because she isn’t actively pursuing them.
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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television, and being so cutesy and annoying.

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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises despise the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television, and being so cutesy and annoying.
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** The movie versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.

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** The movie versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] {{Exp|y}}ies of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.

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** Space Demon is based on Film/{{Alien}}
** Predeterminator is based on Film/{{Predator}}
** Etalffap is based on Series/{{ALF}}
** Astro-Tots is based on Series/{{Teletubbies}}
** The television versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.

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** Space Demon is based on Film/{{Alien}}
Film/{{Alien}}.
** Predeterminator is based on Film/{{Predator}}
Film/{{Predator}}.
** Etalffap is based on Series/{{ALF}}
Series/{{ALF}}.
** Astro-Tots is based on Series/{{Teletubbies}}
Series/{{Teletubbies}}.
** The television movie versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.



* TokenGoodTeammate: Annet is the sweetest of the Astro-Tots that she is completely horrified what her fellow Tots were doing and attempts to report to the [=MIB=].

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* TokenGoodTeammate: Annet is the sweetest of the Astro-Tots that she is completely horrified what her fellow Tots were doing and attempts to report to the [=MIB=].[=MIB=].
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Chocolate for the movie versions of the Worms, which is also their PowerUpFood. The real Worms [[DoesNotLikeSpam hate chocolate]].
* WellIntentionedExtremist: The Astro-Tots.
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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and being so cutesy and annoying.

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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television television, and being so cutesy and annoying.
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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and he simply hates the Astro-Tots.

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* GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and he simply hates the Astro-Tots.being so cutesy and annoying.

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* BerserkButton: Never mention Astro-Tots or let the Astro-Tots near him, otherwise they're toast.

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* BerserkButton: Never mention Astro-Tots or let the Astro-Tots near him, Space Demon, otherwise they're toast.


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** Etalffap is based on Series/{{ALF}}
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* BerserkButton: Never mention Astro-Tots or let the Astro-Tots near him, otherwise they're toast.



* RedHerring: Jay suspects Space Demon to be the one behind the actors' disappearance due to his GreenEyedMonster status. Kay doesn't believe that and he's right.



* TheShowGoesHollywood: While J and K investigate the disappearances, the Worms secretly tag along and pitch their idea for a show about the MIB to a movie studio.

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* TheShowGoesHollywood: While J and K investigate the disappearances, the Worms secretly tag along and pitch their idea for a show about the MIB to a movie studio.studio.
* TokenGoodTeammate: Annet is the sweetest of the Astro-Tots that she is completely horrified what her fellow Tots were doing and attempts to report to the [=MIB=].

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* MysticalHollywood: All the aliens in films and TV shows are actual aliens. The MIB LA sector ("the Agency") act more like a talent agency than a law enforcement group.



** The television versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles

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** The television versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesWesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.
* TheShowGoesHollywood: While J and K investigate the disappearances, the Worms secretly tag along and pitch their idea for a show about the MIB to a movie studio.
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* GreenEyeMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and he simply hates the Astro-Tots.

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* GreenEyeMonster: GreenEyedMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and he simply hates the Astro-Tots.
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* BitchInSheepsClothing: The Astro-Tots are the real culprits, targeting the other alien actors to fit their insane beliefs.
* GreenEyeMonster: Space Demons despises the alien actors for taking his popularity away, mocking him on live television and he simply hates the Astro-Tots.
* HorrifyingHero: Space Demon joins forces with Jay in stopping the Astro-Tots.
* PreAsskickingOneLiner: When one of the Astro-Tots asks who he is, Space Demon gleefully replies, "The name's Space Demon and I'm about to show you my greatest hits, Fluffy."



** Astro-Tots is based on Series/{{Teletubbies}}

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** Astro-Tots is based on Series/{{Teletubbies}}Series/{{Teletubbies}}
** The television versions of the Worms are obviously [[{{Expy}} Expies]] of the WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles

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** Predeterminator is based on Film/ThePredator

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** Predeterminator is based on Film/ThePredatorFilm/{{Predator}}
** Astro-Tots is based on Series/{{Teletubbies}}
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** Space Demon is based on Film/{{Alien}}

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** Space Demon is based on Film/{{Alien}}Film/{{Alien}}
** Predeterminator is based on Film/ThePredator
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!! This Episode contains the following tropes:

* ShoutOut: "Star System" has lots and lots of shout-outs to other movies.
** Space Demon is based on Film/{{Alien}}

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