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* TimeTravel: [[spoiler:Shelly]]'s TimeMachine takes [[spoiler:her and Stein]] to the future where they meet [[spoiler:their teenage selves.]]
* TimeTravel: [[spoiler:Shelly]]'s TimeMachine takes [[spoiler:her and Stein]] to the future where they meet [[spoiler:their teenage selves.]]
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*** Shelley claims that [[spoiler: Frankie's]] head will [[YourHeadAsplode explode]], citing "It is too science! I saw it on tv!" as proof. Stein tries to figure out where she got her "information," referencing "the one with [[DoctorWho [[Series/DoctorWho the box]][[hottip:*: The TARDIS]]," "the one with [[Film/BacktotheFuture the car]][[hottip:*:The [=DeLorean=]]]," and "the one with [[TheTimeMachine the Morlo-]][[hottip:*:Presumably, Stein was going to say 'Morlocks', which are a type of creature in ''{{The Time Machine}}'']]"
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*** Shelley claims that [[spoiler: Frankie's]] head will [[YourHeadAsplode explode]], citing "It is too science! I saw it on tv!" as proof. Stein tries to figure out where she got her "information," referencing "the one with [[DoctorWho the box]][[hottip:*: The TARDIS]]," "the one with [[BacktotheFuture [[Film/BacktotheFuture the car]][[hottip:*:The [=DeLorean=]]]," and "the one with [[TheTimeMachine the Morlo-]][[hottip:*:Presumably, Stein was going to say 'Morlocks', which are a type of creature in ''{{The Time Machine}}'']]"
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*** Karl's name is taken from [[wordofgod [[WordOfGod Karl Frankenstein]] of {{The Bride of Frankenstein.}} Frankenstein}}. While the namesake treats the Monster horribly, this is more of a homage to the [[DwightFrye actor]], who has played other iconic characters in ''Frankenstein'' fame.
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*** Shelley claims that [[spoiler: Frankie's]] head will [[YourHeadAsplode explode]], citing "It is too science! I saw it on tv!" as proof. Stein tries to figure out where she got her "information," referencing "the one with [[DoctorWho the box]][[hottip:*: The TARDIS]]," "the one with [[BacktotheFuture the car]][[hottip:*:The DeLorean]]," [=DeLorean=]]]," and "the one with [[TheTimeMachine the Morlo-]][[hottip:*:Presumably, Stein was going to say 'Morlocks', which are a type of creature in ''{{TheTimeMachine}}'']]"''{{The Time Machine}}'']]"
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*** Shelley claims that [[spoiler: Frankie's]] head will [[YourHeadAsplode explode]], citing "It is too science! I saw it on tv!" as proof. Stein tries to figure out where she got her "information," referencing "the one with [[DoctorWho the box]]," box]][[hottip:*: The TARDIS]]," "the one with [[BacktotheFuture the car]]," car]][[hottip:*:The DeLorean]]," and "the one with [[TheTimeMachine the Morlo-]]"Morlo-]][[hottip:*:Presumably, Stein was going to say 'Morlocks', which are a type of creature in ''{{TheTimeMachine}}'']]"
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*** Karl's name also happens to belong to one Karl Frankenstein, an Israeli professor, but whether this is a MeaningfulName or not remains to be seen.
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*** Karl's name also happens to belong to one is taken from [[wordofgod Karl Frankenstein, an Israeli professor, but whether Frankenstein]] of {{The Bride of Frankenstein.}} While the namesake treats the Monster horribly, this is more of a MeaningfulName or not remains homage to be seen.the [[DwightFrye actor]], who has played other iconic characters in ''Frankenstein'' fame.
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* MeaningfulName:
** Stein - the suffix of "Frankenstein"
** Frankie - a pun on the prefix of "Frankenstein"
** Shelly - a variation of the last name of ''Frankenstein'' author, Mary Shelley
** Adam - one of the names by which The Monster of ''Frankenstein'' is referred to
** Stein - the suffix of "Frankenstein"
** Frankie - a pun on the prefix of "Frankenstein"
** Shelly - a variation of the last name of ''Frankenstein'' author, Mary Shelley
** Adam - one of the names by which The Monster of ''Frankenstein'' is referred to
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*** Karl's name also happens to belong to one Karl Frankenstein, an Israeli professor, but whether this is a MeaningfulName or not remains to be seen.
*** Karl's name also happens to belong to one Karl Frankenstein, an Israeli professor, but whether this is a MeaningfulName or not remains to be seen.
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* YourHeadASplode: What will happen to Frankie if Stein takes her [[spoiler: time travelling]], at least according to Shelly.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: There seems to be some from Karl to Frankie, especially what with their mutual condition.
** [[WordofGod Confirmed.]]
** [[WordofGod Confirmed.]]
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* TwitchyEye: A lot of it.
** Stein appears to be the most common offender. It's most commonly seen when he's happy, scheming, nervous, sad, uncertain - okay, it's a bit rarer to see him without it.
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** It must be contagious, following this logic. It has also been spotted in Adam and Frankie, in moments of concern, uncertainty, and being weirded out.
** Stein appears to be the most common offender. It's most commonly seen when he's happy, scheming, nervous, sad, uncertain - okay, it's a bit rarer to see him without it.
** Karl is probably a close second, which leads one to wonder if the eyetwitch is genetic. His instances seem restricted, however, to just when he's obsessing over something, annoyed, or uncertain.
** It must be contagious, following this logic. It has also been spotted in Adam and Frankie, in moments of concern, uncertainty, and being weirded out.
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** meta version: "lying lie-face that lies" http://frankieandstein.com/2012/06/08/page-79/[[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/06/08/page-79/ here.]]
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** meta version: "lying lie-face that lies" http://frankieandstein.com/2012/06/08/page-79/
** meta version: "lying lie-face that lies" http://frankieandstein.com/2012/06/08/page-79/
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* GeniusBonus: Invisible Pink Unicorn
** Also Adam being the name of the original FrankensteinsMonster
** Shelly is similar to the last name of the author of ''Frankenstein'', MaryShelley
** Many of the book titles in the library that Stein checks out directly reference popular culture surrounding Frankenstein
** Also Adam being the name of the original FrankensteinsMonster
** Shelly is similar to the last name of the author of ''Frankenstein'', MaryShelley
** Many of the book titles in the library that Stein checks out directly reference popular culture surrounding Frankenstein
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** Also Adam being the name of the original FrankensteinsMonster
** Shelly is similar to the last name of the author of ''Frankenstein'', MaryShelley
** Many of the book titles in the library that Stein checks out directly reference popular culture surrounding Frankenstein
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** "Oh my Invisible Pink Unicorn!" references the parody deity, the Invisible Pink Unicorn.
** "Oh my Invisible Pink Unicorn!" references the parody deity, the Invisible Pink Unicorn.
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** [[DoctorWho The Weeping Angel]] [[spoiler: moved when Frankie's back was turned [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/03/07/page-43/ here]] ]]
** [[DoctorWho The Weeping Angel]] [[spoiler: moved when Frankie's back was turned [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/03/07/page-43/ here]] ]]
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[[quoteright:180:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Make_A_Friend_5796.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:180:He just wants to make a friend!]]
''[[http://frankieandstein.com/ Frankie and Stein]]'' is a {{webcomic}} by Margo Zeno about a little {{Mad Scientist}} named Stein whose mother tells him to make a friend...
...so he does.
He robs "the cursed grave" and steals a brain, and, by the end of Chapter 1, Frankie is alive and ready for action!
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!!This webcomic contains examples of:
* {{Adorkable}}: Stein could certainly be considered such.
* AmbiguousInnocence}}
* CheerfulChild: Stein.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: If you can call it that. His mother tells him to "make a friend". [[spoiler:He actually goes out and makes, by means of science, a friend.]]
* CreatingLife: Chapter 1 is all about Stein doing this for Frankie.
* CreepyChild: Stein is starting to venture into this, what with [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/21/page-23/ this strip]] See below, in Dissonant Serenity.
* CreepyDoll: "[[http://heavenstomurgatroyd.deviantart.com/art/SUTURE-tm-283254976 SUTURE(tm)]] will teach your child the meanings of loyalty, courage, and fear!"
* DeliberatelyMonochrome, of the pure black and white style. And it suits the tone very well.
* DissonantSerenity: Stein acts this way... a lot. From graverobbing grinningly, to stealing a brain with a smile on his face, to excitedly explaining what he's going to do next half-way through creating his own Frankenstein's Monster with blood all over his face. Only, he's a little more upbeat than serene. [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/21/page-23/ This]] strip, in particular.
* EasterEgg:
** [[DoctorWho The Weeping Angel]] [[spoiler: moved when Frankie's back was turned [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/03/07/page-43/ here]] ]]
* FrankensteinsMonster: Frankie
* GraveRobbing
* MadScientist: Stein is a mini-version.
* MadScientistLaboratory: Stein has one, complete with table and octopus.
* ShoutOut: There are quite a few.
** ''{{Frankenstein}}'', both book and various movies.
** One of the various book titles, ''Trampling in God's Domain,'' on [[http://frankieandstein.com/2011/12/13/page-6/ this early page]] references debates about the story.
** Boris Karloff's ''[[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/17/page-21/ The Body Snatcher]]''
** The [[DoctorWho Weeping Angel]] in the graveyard.
* SlidingScaleOfComedyAndHorror. {{YMMV}} as to what extent
* TheUnreveal: Oh no, Karl's gonna find Frankie and know immediately what's going on! [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/04/23/page-63/ ...or, um, not.]]
* UnsoundEffect
* WhattheHellHero: Stein on [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/02/29/page-40/ Page 40]]... What the hell, Stein?!
* WrittenSoundEffect
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[[caption-width-right:180:He just wants to make a friend!]]
''[[http://frankieandstein.com/ Frankie and Stein]]'' is a {{webcomic}} by Margo Zeno about a little {{Mad Scientist}} named Stein whose mother tells him to make a friend...
...so he does.
He robs "the cursed grave" and steals a brain, and, by the end of Chapter 1, Frankie is alive and ready for action!
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!!This webcomic contains examples of:
* {{Adorkable}}: Stein could certainly be considered such.
* AmbiguousInnocence}}
* CheerfulChild: Stein.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: If you can call it that. His mother tells him to "make a friend". [[spoiler:He actually goes out and makes, by means of science, a friend.]]
* CreatingLife: Chapter 1 is all about Stein doing this for Frankie.
* CreepyChild: Stein is starting to venture into this, what with [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/21/page-23/ this strip]] See below, in Dissonant Serenity.
* CreepyDoll: "[[http://heavenstomurgatroyd.deviantart.com/art/SUTURE-tm-283254976 SUTURE(tm)]] will teach your child the meanings of loyalty, courage, and fear!"
* DeliberatelyMonochrome, of the pure black and white style. And it suits the tone very well.
* DissonantSerenity: Stein acts this way... a lot. From graverobbing grinningly, to stealing a brain with a smile on his face, to excitedly explaining what he's going to do next half-way through creating his own Frankenstein's Monster with blood all over his face. Only, he's a little more upbeat than serene. [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/21/page-23/ This]] strip, in particular.
* EasterEgg:
** [[DoctorWho The Weeping Angel]] [[spoiler: moved when Frankie's back was turned [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/03/07/page-43/ here]] ]]
* FrankensteinsMonster: Frankie
* GraveRobbing
* MadScientist: Stein is a mini-version.
* MadScientistLaboratory: Stein has one, complete with table and octopus.
* ShoutOut: There are quite a few.
** ''{{Frankenstein}}'', both book and various movies.
** One of the various book titles, ''Trampling in God's Domain,'' on [[http://frankieandstein.com/2011/12/13/page-6/ this early page]] references debates about the story.
** Boris Karloff's ''[[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/01/17/page-21/ The Body Snatcher]]''
** The [[DoctorWho Weeping Angel]] in the graveyard.
* SlidingScaleOfComedyAndHorror. {{YMMV}} as to what extent
* TheUnreveal: Oh no, Karl's gonna find Frankie and know immediately what's going on! [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/04/23/page-63/ ...or, um, not.]]
* UnsoundEffect
* WhattheHellHero: Stein on [[http://frankieandstein.com/2012/02/29/page-40/ Page 40]]... What the hell, Stein?!
* WrittenSoundEffect
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