| 1 | These are the "Mad-Libs" tropes. Each of these tropes is a basic concept + one element that changes (represented by "X" or a similar placeholder). For TitleTropes, such as CharacterNameAndTheNounPhrase, this is simply a matter of filling in the blank(s). For StockPhrases, this becomes [structure of the phrase] + X, where X = [any word]. |
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| 3 | In a way, these are quintessential tropes, as easy storytelling devices. Fill in the blank, and BAM! instant recognition. |
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| 5 | Compare {{Snowclones}}, the trope-naming equivalent of these StockPhrases. |
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| 7 | Not to be confused with XMakesAnythingCool or LetXBeTheUnknown. |
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| 18 | [[index]] |
| 19 | [[foldercontrol]] |
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| 22 | '''Categories:''' |
| 23 | + PlotMagnet |
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| 25 | |
| 26 | [[folder:'''Plot/Characterization Tropes''' that follow this pattern]] |
| 27 | * AttackOfThe50FootWhatever: The story has a giant (something) going on a rampage. |
| 28 | * ABoyAndHisX |
| 29 | * HowTheCharacterStoleChristmas: A WholePlotReference to ''WesternAnimation/HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas'' where X is the protagonist. |
| 30 | * InCaseOfXBreakGlass |
| 31 | * MyXIsAY (as plot) |
| 32 | * NoTrueScotsman |
| 33 | * StartXToStopX |
| 34 | * TheatrePhantom |
| 35 | * ThroneMadeOfX |
| 36 | * WeaponOfXSlaying |
| 37 | * WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes |
| 38 | * XMustNotWin |
| 39 | * XOnAStick |
| 40 | [[/folder]] |
| 41 | |
| 42 | [[folder:'''Title Tropes''' and '''Naming Conventions''' that follow this pattern]] |
| 43 | * AdjectiveAnimalAlehouse |
| 44 | * TheAdjectivalMan |
| 45 | * TheAdjectivalSuperhero |
| 46 | * AdvancedTech2000 |
| 47 | * AgeOfTitles |
| 48 | * AmericanTitle |
| 49 | * ArtistAndTheBand: A music act is named after a main artist, while the other members are portrayed as a backing band. |
| 50 | * BalladOfX |
| 51 | * CaptainColorbeard: A pirate has a name referring to what kind of beard they have. |
| 52 | * CaptainSuperhero: A superhero whose codename begins with "Captain". |
| 53 | * TheCaseOf |
| 54 | * CharacterNameAndTheNounPhrase |
| 55 | * TheCrimeJob |
| 56 | * {{Descriptiveville}} |
| 57 | * ADogNamedDog: Naming an animal its species. |
| 58 | * {{Egopolis}}: A city is named after its ruler or founder. |
| 59 | * EnterEponymous |
| 60 | * EpisodeFinishesTheTitle |
| 61 | * TheEponymousShow |
| 62 | * TheFantasticTropeOfWonderousTitles |
| 63 | * FooFu |
| 64 | * FourX: A subgenre of strategy games which involves four things using 4X as a shorthand, X-plore, X-pand, X-ploit, and X-terminate. |
| 65 | * FrankenX: A pastiche of FrankensteinsMonster is named a variant on "Frankenstein". |
| 66 | * TheFullNameAdventures' |
| 67 | * TheGreatWhodini |
| 68 | * HelloInsertNameHere (for a more active role in the substitution) |
| 69 | * {{iProduct}} |
| 70 | * ImMrFuturePopCultureReference |
| 71 | * TheJoyOfX |
| 72 | * {{Ladyella}} |
| 73 | * TheLastTitle |
| 74 | * TheLegendOfX |
| 75 | * ALizardNamedLiz: A non-human has a name based on their species. |
| 76 | * LukeNounverber |
| 77 | * MadameFortune |
| 78 | * MadeInCountryX |
| 79 | * TheMagnificent |
| 80 | * MissXPun |
| 81 | * MisterDescriptor |
| 82 | * MyVerbinNoun |
| 83 | * {{My X Is A Y}} (as title) |
| 84 | * NameAndName: The work's title consists of the names of the two main characters. |
| 85 | * NamedworldAndNamedland |
| 86 | * {{Name McAdjective}} |
| 87 | * {{NameTron}} |
| 88 | * NewNeoCity |
| 89 | * TheNotableNumeral |
| 90 | * TheNounAndTheNoun |
| 91 | * TheNounWhoVerbed |
| 92 | * NounVerber |
| 93 | * OperationBlank |
| 94 | * ParodiesForDummies |
| 95 | * APigNamedPorkchop: An animal is named after the meat, food, or other animal products that could come from it. |
| 96 | * ProtagonistAndFriends |
| 97 | * {{Scandalgate}} |
| 98 | * SesquipedalianSmith: A character has a fancy first name and a mundane surname. |
| 99 | * SirVerbALot |
| 100 | * SomethingBlues |
| 101 | * TheSomethingForce |
| 102 | * {{Somethingitis}}: The tendency for fictional illnesses to end with "-itis", even though the suffix actually means "inflammation" rather than "disease". |
| 103 | * SomethingNauts |
| 104 | * SomethingPerson |
| 105 | * TheSomethingSong |
| 106 | * SpaceX |
| 107 | * SpellMyNameWithAThe |
| 108 | * SpoofsRUs |
| 109 | * TheTalkShowWithHostName |
| 110 | * TheTitleSaga |
| 111 | * TheTitling |
| 112 | * TheTropeKid |
| 113 | * VersusTitle |
| 114 | * AVillainNamedZrg |
| 115 | * TheVonTropeFamily: A character's surname has "Von" in front of it. |
| 116 | * {{Whatevermancy}} |
| 117 | * TheXOfY |
| 118 | [[/folder]] |
| 119 | |
| 120 | [[folder:'''Stock Phrases''' that follow this pattern]] |
| 121 | * AndThisIsFor |
| 122 | * {{Crunchtastic}} |
| 123 | * GonnaNeedMoreX |
| 124 | * HaventYouSeenXBefore |
| 125 | * HehHehYouSaidX (when that exact phrase is used) |
| 126 | * HitYouSoHardYourXWillFeelIt |
| 127 | * IAmTheNoun |
| 128 | * IAmXSonOfY |
| 129 | * IfIWantedXIWouldY |
| 130 | * ILikeMyXLikeILikeMyY |
| 131 | * ILoveTheSmellOfXInTheMorning |
| 132 | * ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder |
| 133 | * IveGotAnXAndImNotAfraidToUseIt |
| 134 | * IWillShowYouX |
| 135 | * MadLibsCatchphrase: A character has a catchphrase where certain parts are a different word every time it is spoken. |
| 136 | * MetaphorIsMyMiddleName: A character jokingly claims that an attribute or quality is their middle name to emphasize that they are the right person for the job requiring said attribute or quality. |
| 137 | * MyXIsAY |
| 138 | * NotYourDaddysX |
| 139 | * PopularSayingBut |
| 140 | * PromiseMeYouWontX |
| 141 | * SomeOfMyBestFriendsAreX |
| 142 | * SoWasX |
| 143 | * ThatsWhatICallX |
| 144 | * TheThreeCertaintiesInLife (Death, Taxes, and X) |
| 145 | * TheTropeFormerlyKnownAsX |
| 146 | * TodayXTomorrowTheWorld |
| 147 | * TogetherWeAreX: Members of an {{ensemble|s}} introduce themselves first individually and then as a team. |
| 148 | * TrustMeImAnX |
| 149 | * VerbThis |
| 150 | * WentToTheGreatXInTheSky: A common euphemism for dying where the deceased person is said to have gone to "the great (insert place appropriate to the deceased's personality, habits, or interests) in the sky". |
| 151 | * WhatDidYouExpectWhenYouNamedIt |
| 152 | * WhatIsThisX |
| 153 | * WhatsAnXLikeYouDoingInAYLikeThis |
| 154 | * WhatWouldXDo |
| 155 | * WhereIsYourXNow |
| 156 | * XCalledTheyWantTheirYBack |
| 157 | * JustForFun/XMeetsY |
| 158 | * YouCalledMeXItMustBeSerious |
| 159 | * YouKnowWhatTheySayAboutX |
| 160 | * YouPutTheXInXY |
| 161 | * YouRemindMeOfX |
| 162 | * YouWatchTooMuchX |
| 163 | [[/folder]] |
| 164 | [[/index]] |
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