History WebVideo / FutureRefused

''[[https://www.youtube.com/user/FutureRefused2Change Future Refused]]'' starts off when [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Stack]], a heavily tattooed, somewhat [[LonersAreFreaks antisocial]] troper finds an odd message on an old VHS tape and decides to post it and [[TemptingFate find out which of his friends is playing a prank on him.]] Before long, he starts to realize that the tape seems to be legitimate, and the oddly worded warning seems to be referring to a certain [[Derivative/TheSlenderManMythos urban legend]].[[/index]]

''[[https://www.youtube.com/user/FutureRefused2Change Future Refused]]'' starts off when [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Stack]], a heavily tattooed, somewhat [[LonersAreFreaks antisocial]] troper finds an odd message on an old VHS tape and decides to post it and [[TemptingFate find out which of his friends is playing a prank on him.]] Before long, he starts to realize that the tape seems to be legitimate, and the oddly worded warning seems to be referring to a certain [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos urban legend]].[[/index]]

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) SugarWiki/TVTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos tall guys in suits]] or [[Literature/TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.

* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Stack is familiar with the [[Recap/TheSlenderManMythos stories]], the origin of ''Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos'' itself, and is trying to figure out which are really happening as opposed to fictional.

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) SugarWiki/TVTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos tall guys in suits]] or [[WebOriginal/TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.
* EnemyRisingBehind: Stack states that he [[TemptingFate isn't afraid]] of WebOriginal/TheRake. [[spoiler: cue StringyHairedGhostGirl stepping from the shadows behind him.]]

** While the dream Stack describes to John is VERY similar to what Evan from WebVideo/EveryManHybrid describes, WordOfGod states that the child is actually a reference to one of the entries from Wiki/SCPFoundation.

** It's heavily implied that the "old cartoon" Stack was looking for when he found the first tape was none other than ''DarthWiki/CandleCove.''

''[[https://www.youtube.com/user/FutureRefused2Change Future Refused]]'' starts off when [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Stack]], a heavily tattooed, somewhat [[LonersAreFreaks antisocial]] [[OneOfUs troper]] finds an odd message on an old VHS tape and decides to post it and [[TemptingFate find out which of his friends is playing a prank on him.]] Before long, he starts to realize that the tape seems to be legitimate, and the oddly worded warning seems to be referring to a certain [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos urban legend]].[[/index]]

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos tall guys in suits]] or [[WebOriginal/TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, GenreSavvy Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[Franchise/TheSlenderManMythos tall guys in suits]] or [[WebOriginal/TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.

* GenreSavvy: [[TheProtagonist Stack]], full-stop. Commonly refers to various aspects of his life using [[TvTropesWillRuinYourVocabulary tropes]], readily admits when doing something reckless, stupid, or [[KickTheDog cruel]] (poor John's reaction to the ridiculous Slender Man "scarecrow"), and seems to be focusing on finding answers through other stories in the mythos.

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, GenreSavvy Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[SlenderMan tall guys in suits]] or [[WebOriginal/TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.

* FacePalm: When Stack is showing off his [[ProtectiveCharm new jewelry]], he describes the Hamsa as "that thing old-girl from EveryManHybrid had..." before realizing that hers didn't seem to help. He may not physically FacePalm, but his face makes it clear he wants to.

* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Stack is familiar with the Franchise/TheSlenderManMythosStories, the origin of the SlenderManMythos itself, and is trying to figure out which are really happening as opposed to fictional.

* DontGoInTheWoods: Averted so far. The episode containing the creepy shack Stack and Mickey visit seems to be building to this, but they make it out without any problems. Proving that (at least in-universe) TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife, GenreSavvy Stack recommends [[TheBigGuy Mickey]] grab [[ImprovisedWeapon anything within reach]] and "swing for the fences" should they see any [[SlenderMan tall guys in suits]] or [[TheRake weird dog-things]]. Or MalevolentMaskedMen. Pretty much anything, really.
* EnemyRisingBehind: Stack states that he [[TemptingFate isn't afraid]] of TheRake. [[spoiler: cue StringyHairedGhostGirl stepping from the shadows behind him.]]

** Early in the series, both the titular [[TheRing ring]] and [[WebVideo/MarbleHornets Operator symbol]] pop up frequently. In fact, their appearance on the tape that started the whole thing is the reason Stack assumes it's a just a prank.

* ApocalypticLog: As with most stories set in the Slender Man Mythos, things start out a bit odd and start going [[ItGotWorse downhill]] from there.

** It's heavily implied that the "old cartoon" Stack was looking for when he found the first tape was none other than CandleCove.

''[[http://www.youtube.com/user/FutureRefused2Change Future Refused]]'' starts off when [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Stack]], a heavily tattooed, somewhat [[LonersAreFreaks antisocial]] [[OneOfUs troper]] finds an odd message on an old VHS tape and decides to post it and [[TemptingFate find out which of his friends is playing a prank on him.]] Before long, he starts to realize that the tape seems to be legitimate, and the oddly worded warning seems to be referring to a certain [[Franchise/SlenderManMythos urban legend]].[[/index]]

* RecurringDreams: Stack mentions early on that he's suffered from night terrors for most of his life. After finding the tape, he starts having one of [[NothingIsScarier something]] chasing him through a forest. Until he trips to find himself face-to-face with a CreepyChild as the thing behind him starts [[BadassInANiceSuit straightening its tie]] and [[SlenderMan adjusting its lapels]].

''[[http://www.youtube.com/user/FutureRefused2Change Future Refused]]'' starts off when [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Stack]], a heavily tattooed, somewhat [[LonersAreFreaks antisocial]] [[OneOfUs troper]] finds an odd message on an old VHS tape and decides to post it and [[TemptingFate find out which of his friends is playing a prank on him.]] Before long, he starts to realize that the tape seems to be legitimate, and the oddly worded warning seems to be referring to a certain [[SlenderManMythos urban legend]].[[/index]]

* ApocalypticLog: As with most stories set in the SlenderManMythos, things start out a bit odd and start going [[ItGotWorse downhill]] from there.
* BadLiar: Stack. When asked what the SlenderMan dummy is for (trying to scare whoever made the tape), Stack's answers are "art... like, performance art." and "It's my new scarecrow!"

* HumanoidAbomination: As is expected, SlenderMan. In his first appearance, he's standing with one hand around waist-height resting on the roof of a shed.

** Early in the series, both the titular [[TheRing ring]] and [[MarbleHornets Operator symbol]] pop up frequently. In fact, their appearance on the tape that started the whole thing is the reason Stack assumes it's a just a prank.
** Stack has mentioned getting in touch with both [[TribeTwelve Noah]] and [[MyNameIsZytherys Zytherys]], both of whom he seems to consider dealing with the real deal.

** While the dream Stack describes to John is VERY similar to what Evan from EveryManHybrid describes, WordOfGod states that the child is actually a reference to one of the entries from Wiki/SCPFoundation.

** In one episode, he wears a [[NightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger]] sweater.

** The title itself is a reference to the GameOver screen of ChronoTrigger.

** While the dream Stack describes to John is VERY similar to what Evan from EveryManHybrid describes, WordOfGod states that the child is actually a reference to one of the entries from WebVideo/SCPFoundation.

* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Stack is familiar with the TheSlenderManMythosStories, the origin of the SlenderManMythos itself, and is trying to figure out which are really happening as opposed to fictional.