Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Removed YMMV pothole
Changed line(s) 9,10 (click to see context) from:
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
to:
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments The [[note]]The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] script[[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 15 (click to see context) from:
[[JustForFun/IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
to:
[[JustForFun/IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet''.
Changed line(s) 62 (click to see context) from:
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
to:
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet [[Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9,10 (click to see context) from:
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
to:
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny [[note]][[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 15 (click to see context) from:
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 42 (click to see context) from:
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
to:
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats [[WebAnimation/LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Deleted line(s) 39 (click to see context) :
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:UsefulNotes/CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
Deleted line(s) 51,54 (click to see context) :
* ActingForTwo: Almost all of the characters you see and hear are the same three guys. Utilized especially heavily during the [[spoiler:party scene.]]
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
Changed line(s) 79,80 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta Though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
to:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta Julieta. Though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
Changed line(s) 82 (click to see context) from:
[[/folder]]
to:
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 39 (click to see context) from:
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:UsefulNotes/CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
to:
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:UsefulNotes/CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 39 (click to see context) from:
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
to:
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge [[spoiler:UsefulNotes/CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,4 (click to see context) from:
-->-- Opening Narration
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 72 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]
to:
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]MarryForLove
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 79 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
to:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though Julieta Though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4,5 (click to see context) from:
Main/RomeoAndJulieta
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4,5 (click to see context) from:
YMMV/RomeoAndJulieta
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
->''"Un día, hubo dos piñatas en una tienda. Desafortunadamente, fue también una semana del cumpleaños de un chico. Así fue que, las dos piñatas comprendieron que iban a morir. Se preguntaron: '¿Por Qué debemos Hablar? ¿Por Qué debemos Escuchar? ¿Por Qué debemos Amor?'"'' [[note]]Translation:''[[OnceUponATime One day]], [[BeigeProse there were two piñatas in a store]]. [[BlindIdiotTranslation Unfortunately, it was also a week of birthday boy]]. [[BeigeProse And so, the two piñatas realized they were going to die.]] They asked: "Why should we talk? How do we Listen? How should we love?"[[/note]]
-->-- Opening Narration
YMMV/RomeoAndJulieta
Ah, schoolwork. Who would think that somewhere in the mundane academia of it all, llama piñatas could possibly find a home, and [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one troper's]] twisted ambitions could finally germinate? Yet that's pretty much what happened.
It all started simply enough in a Spanish II class somewhere in the western United States. The final project for the class was given: use your existing knowledge to create a reasonably coherent video narrative. So it was that three classmates joined forces, and ''Roméo and Julieta'' was born.
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
The plot is as follows: Two [[AnimateInanimateObject sentient piñatas]] are bought at the store and taken to a household preparing for a birthday celebration. Though scared and unsure what the future holds for them, they quickly forge a deep emotional bond with each other, but it quickly becomes obvious the house has something unpleasant in store for them…
Though a reasonable success at the class screening, some people just can't leave well enough alone, and so [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one of the creators]] set to work on constructing [[http://youtu.be/gF4XkGDElcA a new adaptation]] using clips of the old video. This video was different from the first in several ways, featuring extensive re-editing and [[SilenceIsGolden the complete omission of dialogue]]. Though not entirely devoid of humor, the film is undoubtedly more somber than the original.
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
----
!!These works include examples of:
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Tropes From the First Film]]
* BrickJoke: The guy who beeps in in imitation of a supermarket scanner is credited as such in the end titles.
* [[spoiler:DevelopingDoomedCharacters]]: Being voiced helps a lot in illustrating character nuances the second film didn't really explore. [[spoiler:But then they die.]]
* TheDulcineaEffect: When Julieta fearfully wonders if she's going to die, Romeo tells her he'll protect her despite not knowing her for seemingly more than a few seconds.
* LargeHam: Roméo and Julieta themselves. ''Especially'' Julieta.
** Despite not actually saying anything, Partygoer 1's mannerisms are the most exaggerated out of any human character. He even lets out an EvilLaugh before [[spoiler:killing Roméo.]]
* MoodWhiplash
* {{Narrator}}
* RedOniBlueOni: Neurotic Julieta and laid-back Roméo are portrayed this way, respectively.
** Also, compare LargeHam Partygoer 1 and StraightMan Partygoer 2.
* UnsoundEffect: [[Funny/RomeoAndJulieta "Beep... Beep..."]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes From the Second Film]]
* AdaptationDistillation
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
* CerebusSyndrome
* DarkerAndEdgier: Much less to laugh about here.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Party supplies]] are visible in the bag with Roméo and Julieta when they're put in the car. What happens to [[spoiler:piñatas at parties]] again?
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
* SilenceIsGolden
* ShowDontTell: It's pretty obvious what's going down when the [[spoiler:rope and bat]] are shown.
* ToneShift
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes Shared by Both Films]]
* ActingForTwo: Almost all of the characters you see and hear are the same three guys. Utilized especially heavily during the [[spoiler:party scene.]]
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
* AmbiguouslyEvil: Just how aware the humans are of the piñatas' sentience is never revealed, so we have no idea if [[spoiler:they knew or cared about killing them.]]
* [[AnimateInanimateObject Animated Inanimate Objects]]: The piñatas themselves, as well as the Tiki pastor.
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least carry out the party (piñata-bashing included) uninterrupted.]]
* {{Bathos}}
* BigBad: The humans in general, but Partygoer 2 is arguably the main one.
* BolivianArmyEnding: [[spoiler:Julieta's ultimate fate is never shown, though it's heavily implied she dies.]]
* CreditsGag
* [[spoiler:DownerEnding: Both protagonists die helplessly, and those responsible may not even realize their actions led to two lives being snuffed out. Or maybe they do and just don't give a crap.]]
* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: [[spoiler:Roméo is torn open with a bat. Likely a similar case with Julieta.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: Roméo]]'s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9nTSn7sgw death]].
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Hero (And Probably Heroine) Die]]]]
* [[spoiler:HeroKiller: Partygoer 1 kills Roméo.]] Presumably, most of the partygoers qualify at the end.
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñatas' deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Romeo for sure. Less clear but still probable with Julieta.]]
* [[KnightOfCerebus Knights of Cerebus]]: When the humans show up in force, things immediately get more serious.
* LargeHam: Partygoer 1 in both installments.
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]
* [[spoiler:MenAreTheExpendableGender: Roméo is the first to die; fairly brutally at that. And though Julieta presumably goes out in a similar fashion, her fate is far more implicit than his.]]
* NoNameGiven: The pastor and humans are never given individual names, even in the credits. WordOfGod confirms the former's intended name as "Tikidude".
* [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
* [[SilentAntagonist Silent Antagonists]]: The humans never say anything outside of an UnsoundEffect and an evil laugh.
* SoundtrackDissonance: The credits of both films feature this. The first features a cheery "happy birthday" melody in addition to bright colors and jokes such as a "guy who made beep noise" credit. This is absolutely ''jarring'', considering the note the movie ended on seconds before. The second film's credits partially invert this, with somber music and an almost cinematic feel sharply offset by the lunacy of what is scrolling by.
* SymbolicBlood: [[spoiler:Julieta is showered with candy when Romeo is killed.]]
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
* YankTheDogsChain: [[spoiler:The piñatas are carried off to the party in the middle of their wedding.]]
[[/folder]]
-->-- Opening Narration
YMMV/RomeoAndJulieta
Ah, schoolwork. Who would think that somewhere in the mundane academia of it all, llama piñatas could possibly find a home, and [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one troper's]] twisted ambitions could finally germinate? Yet that's pretty much what happened.
It all started simply enough in a Spanish II class somewhere in the western United States. The final project for the class was given: use your existing knowledge to create a reasonably coherent video narrative. So it was that three classmates joined forces, and ''Roméo and Julieta'' was born.
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
The plot is as follows: Two [[AnimateInanimateObject sentient piñatas]] are bought at the store and taken to a household preparing for a birthday celebration. Though scared and unsure what the future holds for them, they quickly forge a deep emotional bond with each other, but it quickly becomes obvious the house has something unpleasant in store for them…
Though a reasonable success at the class screening, some people just can't leave well enough alone, and so [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one of the creators]] set to work on constructing [[http://youtu.be/gF4XkGDElcA a new adaptation]] using clips of the old video. This video was different from the first in several ways, featuring extensive re-editing and [[SilenceIsGolden the complete omission of dialogue]]. Though not entirely devoid of humor, the film is undoubtedly more somber than the original.
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
----
!!These works include examples of:
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Tropes From the First Film]]
* BrickJoke: The guy who beeps in in imitation of a supermarket scanner is credited as such in the end titles.
* [[spoiler:DevelopingDoomedCharacters]]: Being voiced helps a lot in illustrating character nuances the second film didn't really explore. [[spoiler:But then they die.]]
* TheDulcineaEffect: When Julieta fearfully wonders if she's going to die, Romeo tells her he'll protect her despite not knowing her for seemingly more than a few seconds.
* LargeHam: Roméo and Julieta themselves. ''Especially'' Julieta.
** Despite not actually saying anything, Partygoer 1's mannerisms are the most exaggerated out of any human character. He even lets out an EvilLaugh before [[spoiler:killing Roméo.]]
* MoodWhiplash
* {{Narrator}}
* RedOniBlueOni: Neurotic Julieta and laid-back Roméo are portrayed this way, respectively.
** Also, compare LargeHam Partygoer 1 and StraightMan Partygoer 2.
* UnsoundEffect: [[Funny/RomeoAndJulieta "Beep... Beep..."]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes From the Second Film]]
* AdaptationDistillation
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
* CerebusSyndrome
* DarkerAndEdgier: Much less to laugh about here.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Party supplies]] are visible in the bag with Roméo and Julieta when they're put in the car. What happens to [[spoiler:piñatas at parties]] again?
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
* SilenceIsGolden
* ShowDontTell: It's pretty obvious what's going down when the [[spoiler:rope and bat]] are shown.
* ToneShift
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes Shared by Both Films]]
* ActingForTwo: Almost all of the characters you see and hear are the same three guys. Utilized especially heavily during the [[spoiler:party scene.]]
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
* AmbiguouslyEvil: Just how aware the humans are of the piñatas' sentience is never revealed, so we have no idea if [[spoiler:they knew or cared about killing them.]]
* [[AnimateInanimateObject Animated Inanimate Objects]]: The piñatas themselves, as well as the Tiki pastor.
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least carry out the party (piñata-bashing included) uninterrupted.]]
* {{Bathos}}
* BigBad: The humans in general, but Partygoer 2 is arguably the main one.
* BolivianArmyEnding: [[spoiler:Julieta's ultimate fate is never shown, though it's heavily implied she dies.]]
* CreditsGag
* [[spoiler:DownerEnding: Both protagonists die helplessly, and those responsible may not even realize their actions led to two lives being snuffed out. Or maybe they do and just don't give a crap.]]
* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: [[spoiler:Roméo is torn open with a bat. Likely a similar case with Julieta.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: Roméo]]'s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9nTSn7sgw death]].
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Hero (And Probably Heroine) Die]]]]
* [[spoiler:HeroKiller: Partygoer 1 kills Roméo.]] Presumably, most of the partygoers qualify at the end.
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñatas' deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Romeo for sure. Less clear but still probable with Julieta.]]
* [[KnightOfCerebus Knights of Cerebus]]: When the humans show up in force, things immediately get more serious.
* LargeHam: Partygoer 1 in both installments.
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]
* [[spoiler:MenAreTheExpendableGender: Roméo is the first to die; fairly brutally at that. And though Julieta presumably goes out in a similar fashion, her fate is far more implicit than his.]]
* NoNameGiven: The pastor and humans are never given individual names, even in the credits. WordOfGod confirms the former's intended name as "Tikidude".
* [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
* [[SilentAntagonist Silent Antagonists]]: The humans never say anything outside of an UnsoundEffect and an evil laugh.
* SoundtrackDissonance: The credits of both films feature this. The first features a cheery "happy birthday" melody in addition to bright colors and jokes such as a "guy who made beep noise" credit. This is absolutely ''jarring'', considering the note the movie ended on seconds before. The second film's credits partially invert this, with somber music and an almost cinematic feel sharply offset by the lunacy of what is scrolling by.
* SymbolicBlood: [[spoiler:Julieta is showered with candy when Romeo is killed.]]
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
* YankTheDogsChain: [[spoiler:The piñatas are carried off to the party in the middle of their wedding.]]
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Deleted line(s) 1,84 (click to see context) :
->''"Un día, hubo dos piñatas en una tienda. Desafortunadamente, fue también una semana del cumpleaños de un chico. Así fue que, las dos piñatas comprendieron que iban a morir. Se preguntaron: '¿Por Qué debemos Hablar? ¿Por Qué debemos Escuchar? ¿Por Qué debemos Amor?'"'' [[note]]Translation:''[[OnceUponATime One day]], [[BeigeProse there were two piñatas in a store]]. [[BlindIdiotTranslation Unfortunately, it was also a week of birthday boy]]. [[BeigeProse And so, the two piñatas realized they were going to die.]] They asked: "Why should we talk? How do we Listen? How should we love?"[[/note]]
-->-- Opening Narration
Ah, schoolwork. Who would think that somewhere in the mundane academia of it all, llama piñatas could possibly find a home, and [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one troper's]] twisted ambitions could finally germinate? Yet that's pretty much what happened.
It all started simply enough in a Spanish II class somewhere in the western United States. The final project for the class was given: use your existing knowledge to create a reasonably coherent video narrative. So it was that three classmates joined forces, and ''Roméo and Julieta'' was born.
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
The plot is as follows: Two [[AnimateInanimateObject sentient piñatas]] are bought at the store and taken to a household preparing for a birthday celebration. Though scared and unsure what the future holds for them, they quickly forge a deep emotional bond with each other, but it quickly becomes obvious the house has something unpleasant in store for them…
Though a reasonable success at the class screening, some people just can't leave well enough alone, and so [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one of the creators]] set to work on constructing [[http://youtu.be/gF4XkGDElcA a new adaptation]] using clips of the old video. This video was different from the first in several ways, featuring extensive re-editing and [[SilenceIsGolden the complete omission of dialogue]]. Though not entirely devoid of humor, the film is undoubtedly more somber than the original.
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
----
!!These works include examples of:
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Tropes From the First Film]]
* BrickJoke: The guy who beeps in in imitation of a supermarket scanner is credited as such in the end titles.
* [[spoiler:DevelopingDoomedCharacters]]: Being voiced helps a lot in illustrating character nuances the second film didn't really explore. [[spoiler:But then they die.]]
* TheDulcineaEffect: When Julieta fearfully wonders if she's going to die, Romeo tells her he'll protect her despite not knowing her for seemingly more than a few seconds.
* LargeHam: Roméo and Julieta themselves. ''Especially'' Julieta.
** Despite not actually saying anything, Partygoer 1's mannerisms are the most exaggerated out of any human character. He even lets out an EvilLaugh before [[spoiler:killing Roméo.]]
* MoodWhiplash
* {{Narrator}}
* RedOniBlueOni: Neurotic Julieta and laid-back Roméo are portrayed this way, respectively.
** Also, compare LargeHam Partygoer 1 and StraightMan Partygoer 2.
* UnsoundEffect: [[Funny/RomeoAndJulieta "Beep... Beep..."]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes From the Second Film]]
* AdaptationDistillation
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
* CerebusSyndrome
* DarkerAndEdgier: Much less to laugh about here.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Party supplies]] are visible in the bag with Roméo and Julieta when they're put in the car. What happens to [[spoiler:piñatas at parties]] again?
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
* SilenceIsGolden
* ShowDontTell: It's pretty obvious what's going down when the [[spoiler:rope and bat]] are shown.
* ToneShift
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes Shared by Both Films]]
* ActingForTwo: Almost all of the characters you see and hear are the same three guys. Utilized especially heavily during the [[spoiler:party scene.]]
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
* AmbiguouslyEvil: Just how aware the humans are of the piñatas' sentience is never revealed, so we have no idea if [[spoiler:they knew or cared about killing them.]]
* [[AnimateInanimateObject Animated Inanimate Objects]]: The piñatas themselves, as well as the Tiki pastor.
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least carry out the party (piñata-bashing included) uninterrupted.]]
* {{Bathos}}
* BigBad: The humans in general, but Partygoer 2 is arguably the main one.
* BolivianArmyEnding: [[spoiler:Julieta's ultimate fate is never shown, though it's heavily implied she dies.]]
* CreditsGag
* [[spoiler:DownerEnding: Both protagonists die helplessly, and those responsible may not even realize their actions led to two lives being snuffed out. Or maybe they do and just don't give a crap.]]
* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: [[spoiler:Roméo is torn open with a bat. Likely a similar case with Julieta.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: Roméo]]'s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9nTSn7sgw death]].
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Hero (And Probably Heroine) Die]]]]
* [[spoiler:HeroKiller: Partygoer 1 kills Roméo.]] Presumably, most of the partygoers qualify at the end.
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñatas' deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Romeo for sure. Less clear but still probable with Julieta.]]
* [[KnightOfCerebus Knights of Cerebus]]: When the humans show up in force, things immediately get more serious.
* LargeHam: Partygoer 1 in both installments.
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]
* [[spoiler:MenAreTheExpendableGender: Roméo is the first to die; fairly brutally at that. And though Julieta presumably goes out in a similar fashion, her fate is far more implicit than his.]]
* NoNameGiven: The pastor and humans are never given individual names, even in the credits. WordOfGod confirms the former's intended name as "Tikidude".
* [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
* [[SilentAntagonist Silent Antagonists]]: The humans never say anything outside of an UnsoundEffect and an evil laugh.
* SoundtrackDissonance: The credits of both films feature this. The first features a cheery "happy birthday" melody in addition to bright colors and jokes such as a "guy who made beep noise" credit. This is absolutely ''jarring'', considering the note the movie ended on seconds before. The second film's credits partially invert this, with somber music and an almost cinematic feel sharply offset by the lunacy of what is scrolling by.
* SymbolicBlood: [[spoiler:Julieta is showered with candy when Romeo is killed.]]
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
* YankTheDogsChain: [[spoiler:The piñatas are carried off to the party in the middle of their wedding.]]
[[/folder]]
Main/RomeoAndJulieta
-->-- Opening Narration
Ah, schoolwork. Who would think that somewhere in the mundane academia of it all, llama piñatas could possibly find a home, and [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one troper's]] twisted ambitions could finally germinate? Yet that's pretty much what happened.
It all started simply enough in a Spanish II class somewhere in the western United States. The final project for the class was given: use your existing knowledge to create a reasonably coherent video narrative. So it was that three classmates joined forces, and ''Roméo and Julieta'' was born.
From the beginning, the plan was to create something that would stand out by virtue of sheer investment while still having as much fun creating it as possible, through use of choreographed camerawork and... [[LargeHam memorable]] characterization. However, the sheer outlandishness of the premise [[note]][[CrowningMomentOfFunny The teacher actually said "Oh, my God," when she saw the script]] [[/note]] lent itself more to HamAndCheese than to serious work, leading to a shift toward {{Bathos}} fairly early on. The final result? [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yYcF-ZrOc This]].
The plot is as follows: Two [[AnimateInanimateObject sentient piñatas]] are bought at the store and taken to a household preparing for a birthday celebration. Though scared and unsure what the future holds for them, they quickly forge a deep emotional bond with each other, but it quickly becomes obvious the house has something unpleasant in store for them…
Though a reasonable success at the class screening, some people just can't leave well enough alone, and so [[{{Tropers/Yesatron}} one of the creators]] set to work on constructing [[http://youtu.be/gF4XkGDElcA a new adaptation]] using clips of the old video. This video was different from the first in several ways, featuring extensive re-editing and [[SilenceIsGolden the complete omission of dialogue]]. Though not entirely devoid of humor, the film is undoubtedly more somber than the original.
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet''.
----
!!These works include examples of:
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Tropes From the First Film]]
* BrickJoke: The guy who beeps in in imitation of a supermarket scanner is credited as such in the end titles.
* [[spoiler:DevelopingDoomedCharacters]]: Being voiced helps a lot in illustrating character nuances the second film didn't really explore. [[spoiler:But then they die.]]
* TheDulcineaEffect: When Julieta fearfully wonders if she's going to die, Romeo tells her he'll protect her despite not knowing her for seemingly more than a few seconds.
* LargeHam: Roméo and Julieta themselves. ''Especially'' Julieta.
** Despite not actually saying anything, Partygoer 1's mannerisms are the most exaggerated out of any human character. He even lets out an EvilLaugh before [[spoiler:killing Roméo.]]
* MoodWhiplash
* {{Narrator}}
* RedOniBlueOni: Neurotic Julieta and laid-back Roméo are portrayed this way, respectively.
** Also, compare LargeHam Partygoer 1 and StraightMan Partygoer 2.
* UnsoundEffect: [[Funny/RomeoAndJulieta "Beep... Beep..."]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes From the Second Film]]
* AdaptationDistillation
* CastingGag: [[spoiler:CalvinCoolidge as the narrator.]] The resemblance between the pastor and [[SpongebobSquarepants Squidward]] didn't go unnoticed either.
* CerebusSyndrome
* DarkerAndEdgier: Much less to laugh about here.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Party supplies]] are visible in the bag with Roméo and Julieta when they're put in the car. What happens to [[spoiler:piñatas at parties]] again?
* ShoutOut: The film's working title? [[LlamasWithHats Llamas with Bats]].
* SilenceIsGolden
* ShowDontTell: It's pretty obvious what's going down when the [[spoiler:rope and bat]] are shown.
* ToneShift
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tropes Shared by Both Films]]
* ActingForTwo: Almost all of the characters you see and hear are the same three guys. Utilized especially heavily during the [[spoiler:party scene.]]
** Patrick Arikaki voices the Narrator and doubles as Partygoer 3 (The one who [[spoiler:picks Julieta up]] at the end).
** Luke Mason is both Julieta and The Shopper/Partygoer 2. [[ItMakesSenseInContext Oh, and the guy who makes the beep noise.]]
** Rory Weber is Roméo, [[spoiler:his killer]] Partygoer 1, and the pastor.
* AmbiguouslyEvil: Just how aware the humans are of the piñatas' sentience is never revealed, so we have no idea if [[spoiler:they knew or cared about killing them.]]
* [[AnimateInanimateObject Animated Inanimate Objects]]: The piñatas themselves, as well as the Tiki pastor.
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least carry out the party (piñata-bashing included) uninterrupted.]]
* {{Bathos}}
* BigBad: The humans in general, but Partygoer 2 is arguably the main one.
* BolivianArmyEnding: [[spoiler:Julieta's ultimate fate is never shown, though it's heavily implied she dies.]]
* CreditsGag
* [[spoiler:DownerEnding: Both protagonists die helplessly, and those responsible may not even realize their actions led to two lives being snuffed out. Or maybe they do and just don't give a crap.]]
* FamilyUnfriendlyDeath: [[spoiler:Roméo is torn open with a bat. Likely a similar case with Julieta.]]
* GoryDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: Roméo]]'s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9nTSn7sgw death]].
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Hero (And Probably Heroine) Die]]]]
* [[spoiler:HeroKiller: Partygoer 1 kills Roméo.]] Presumably, most of the partygoers qualify at the end.
* In Name Only: It's not really that faithful to the [[RomeoAndJuliet source material]]. The "feuding families" plot is completely excised, the only interaction they have with other characters is with the pastor [[spoiler:when they get married]], and ultimately [[spoiler:they are killed by outside forces rather than committing suicide.]]
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñatas' deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Romeo for sure. Less clear but still probable with Julieta.]]
* [[KnightOfCerebus Knights of Cerebus]]: When the humans show up in force, things immediately get more serious.
* LargeHam: Partygoer 1 in both installments.
* [[spoiler:MarryForLove]]
* [[spoiler:MenAreTheExpendableGender: Roméo is the first to die; fairly brutally at that. And though Julieta presumably goes out in a similar fashion, her fate is far more implicit than his.]]
* NoNameGiven: The pastor and humans are never given individual names, even in the credits. WordOfGod confirms the former's intended name as "Tikidude".
* [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
* [[SilentAntagonist Silent Antagonists]]: The humans never say anything outside of an UnsoundEffect and an evil laugh.
* SoundtrackDissonance: The credits of both films feature this. The first features a cheery "happy birthday" melody in addition to bright colors and jokes such as a "guy who made beep noise" credit. This is absolutely ''jarring'', considering the note the movie ended on seconds before. The second film's credits partially invert this, with somber music and an almost cinematic feel sharply offset by the lunacy of what is scrolling by.
* SymbolicBlood: [[spoiler:Julieta is showered with candy when Romeo is killed.]]
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
* YankTheDogsChain: [[spoiler:The piñatas are carried off to the party in the middle of their wedding.]]
[[/folder]]
Main/RomeoAndJulieta
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 75 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:ShaggyDogStory: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
to:
* [[spoiler:ShaggyDogStory: [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog: Lasts just long enough for the protagonists to fall in love and marry. At which point they get killed.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BolivianArmyEnding: [[spoiler:Julieta's ultimate fate is never shown, though it's heavily implied she dies.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 57 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least bash the piñatas with a bat uninterrupted.]]
to:
* [[spoiler:[[TheBadGuyWins The Bad Guys Win]]: Or at least bash carry out the piñatas with a bat party (piñata-bashing included) uninterrupted.]]
Changed line(s) 64 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Heroes Die]]]]
to:
* [[spoiler:[[TheHeroDies The Heroes Hero (And Probably Heroine) Die]]]]
Changed line(s) 68 (click to see context) from:
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Both protagonists.]]
to:
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Both protagonists.[[spoiler:Romeo for sure. Less clear but still probable with Julieta.]]
Changed line(s) 78,79 (click to see context) from:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Though according to WordOfGod, Julieta herself isn't that far behind either.]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude". And [[spoiler:Julieta is indeed being carried off to die]] at the end.
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude". And [[spoiler:Julieta is indeed being carried off to die]] at the end.
to:
* [[spoiler:WidowedAtTheWedding: Though according to WordOfGod, Julieta herself isn't Julieta, though it's likely she doesn't have that far behind either.long to grieve either...]]
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude". And [[spoiler:Julieta is indeed being carried off to die]] at the end.
* WordOfGod: The pastor's name is "Tikidude".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Deleted line(s) 46 (click to see context) :
* Music/SteveJablonsky: Two of his ''Film/{{Transformers}}'' tracks are recycled here.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* CerebusSyndrome
Added DiffLines:
* Music/SteveJablonsky: Two of his ''Film/{{Transformers}}'' tracks are recycled here.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 80 (click to see context) from:
[[/folder]]
to:
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 15 (click to see context) from:
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet".
to:
[[IThoughtitMeant Not at]] ''[[InNameOnly all]]'' [[IThoughtItMeant to be confused with]] its sort-of inspiration ''RomeoAndJuliet".''RomeoAndJuliet''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 66 (click to see context) from:
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñata's deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
to:
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:All partygoers involved in the piñata's piñatas' deaths suffer absolutely no retribution for their acts.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 44 (click to see context) from:
* ShowDontTell: [[spoiler:It's pretty obvious what's going down when you see the rope and the bat.]]
to:
* ShowDontTell: [[spoiler:It's It's pretty obvious what's going down when you see the rope [[spoiler:rope and the bat.]]bat]] are shown.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 44 (click to see context) from:
* ShowDon'tTell: [[spoiler:It's pretty obvious what's going down when you see the rope and the bat.]]
to:
* ShowDon'tTell: ShowDontTell: [[spoiler:It's pretty obvious what's going down when you see the rope and the bat.]]
