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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
** Also, considering that Porco is a wanted fugitive in Italy, the cartoon can also be interpreted as propaganda by the fascist government to demonize Porco.
** Also, considering that Porco is a wanted fugitive in Italy, the cartoon can also be interpreted as propaganda by the fascist government to demonize Porco.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The FridgeBrilliance:
**The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
** *** Also, considering that Porco is a wanted fugitive in Italy, the cartoon can also be interpreted as propaganda by the fascist government to demonize Porco. Porco.
** ''Le Temps des Cerises'' is not only a nostalgic song about love and the pains it can inflict, but also a classic among left-wing and antifascist groups that hails as far back as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Commune the Paris Commune]]. While Porco and Gina's exact political affiliations are unclear (or non-existent), Porco's anitfascism is explicit and it makes sense that Gina share it since they have been such close friends for such a long time.
**The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
** ''Le Temps des Cerises'' is not only a nostalgic song about love and the pains it can inflict, but also a classic among left-wing and antifascist groups that hails as far back as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Commune the Paris Commune]]. While Porco and Gina's exact political affiliations are unclear (or non-existent), Porco's anitfascism is explicit and it makes sense that Gina share it since they have been such close friends for such a long time.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop WesternAnimation/BettyBoop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye {{Franchise/Popeye}} cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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* HilariousInHindsight: Gina laughing at the prospects of a "President [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump Donald]]".
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* HilariousInHindsight: HilariousInHindsight:
** Gina laughing at the prospects of a "President [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrumpDonald]]". Donald]]".
** Creator/TomKenny voicing Ferrarin, Porco's ally that would help him escape from Fascists could be this when Kenny ended up voicing UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini in ''[[WesternAnimation/GuillermodelTorosPinocchio Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio]]''.
** Gina laughing at the prospects of a "President [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump
** Creator/TomKenny voicing Ferrarin, Porco's ally that would help him escape from Fascists could be this when Kenny ended up voicing UsefulNotes/BenitoMussolini in ''[[WesternAnimation/GuillermodelTorosPinocchio Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio]]''.
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** Also, considering that Porco is a wanted fugitive in Italy, the cartoon can also be interpreted as propaganda by the fascist government to demonize Porco.
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* MemeticMutation: "You're stupid. I like that in a man".
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** "You're stupid. I like that in aman".man".
** "Better a pig than a fascist!"
** "You're stupid. I like that in a
** "Better a pig than a fascist!"
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Combined the two entries into one, since they both touch on the same idea.
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** The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness.
** Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
** The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness.
** Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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**FridgeBrilliance: The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness.
**happiness. Porco's self-image is further implied when he punches Curtis in the face for saying that Gina loves him.
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The movie was made after Reagan became president, so the trope doesn't apply.
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* NotSoCrazyAnymore: Gina bursts out laughing when Curtis "modestly" confides that becoming a famous Hollywood star is merely the first step towards his real goal: ''[[UsefulNotes/RonaldReagan The President]]''!
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* CultClassic: It is far from Creator/HayaoMiyazaki's most popular film and outside of Japan, where it did very well at the box office, it [[{{Pun}} flew]] under the radar for many people. Over the years, however, it has obtained a dedicated cult following who consider it to be one of Miyazaki's best movies due to its more mature and grounded tone, making it stand out compared to the bulk of his work.
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* AdaptationDisplacement: Not many know that the film was based off of a manga Miyazaki made called [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikōtei_Jidai Hikōtei Jidai]].
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* AdaptationDisplacement: Not many know that the film was based off of a manga Miyazaki made called [[https://en.m.''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikōtei_Jidai Hikōtei Jidai]].Jidai]]''.
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* SignatureScene: Porco in the theater, telling his friend who's still in the military that he'd "rather be a pig than a fascist".
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* TearJerker: Porco telling Fio about his time in the war, when his entire squadron was shot down. Afterwards, he experienced a heavenly vision of his friends flying towards heaven, while leaving him behind. He even begs one of his friends to stay for his wife (Gina), asking to go in his stead.
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* MemeticMutation: "You're stupid. I like that in a man".
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Some Anvils Need To Be Dropped is about An Aesop that is Anvilicious, which works to the aesop's effectiveness. It is not an aesop that is good, or a Take That against Acceptable Targets.
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* CultClassic: Probably the least known amongst Creator/HayaoMiyazaki's Ghibli films, but it has garnered a loyal following behind it that considers it to be one of his best works.
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* HarsherInHindsight: Gina laughing at the prospects of a "President [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump Donald]]".
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* AdaptationDisplacement: Not many know that the film was based off of a manga Miyazaki made called [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikōtei_Jidai Hikōtei Jidai]].
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* CultClassic: Probably the least known amongst Creator/HayaoMiyazaki's Ghibli films, but it has garnered a loyal following behind it that considers it to be one of his best works.
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: Courtesy Joe Hisaishi as usual, most notable in the scene where Porco does aerobatics for Gina and Gina's resulting {{flashback}}.
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Courtesy Joe Hisaishi as usual, most notable in the scene where Porco does aerobatics for Gina and Gina's resulting {{flashback}}.
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The idiom "when pigs fly" doesn't exist in Japanese (or Italian), so the pun isn't intentional.
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* FridgeBrilliance / StealthPun: The whole movie is about [[spoiler:[[CueTheFlyingPigs when pigs fly]].]]
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* FridgeBrilliance / StealthPun: The whole movie is about [[spoiler:[[CueTheFlyingPigs when pigs fly]].]]FridgeBrilliance:
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** The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Minnie Mouse lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness.
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** The scene in the movie theater where Porco watches the cartoon that depicts an evil, overweight pig (meant to evoke Bluto from the Popeye cartoons) kidnapping a Minnie Mouse Betty Boop lookalike and then the evil pig is beaten down and then knocked into the sky by a heroic Mickey Mouse lookalike becomes an incredibly painful TearJerker when you realize that the cartoon is a symbolic reflection of how Porco sees himself - as a vile, despicable fiend who doesn't deserve any happiness.
