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3%% Narm is about moments that are supposed to be dramatic, but fail at doing so and therefore become funny.
4%% Failed attempts at jokes, similarities to other works, complaints, and things simply falling flat without any resulting unintended humor do not go here.
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9''Franchise/OnePiece'' has many dramatic, emotional and funny moments, but sometimes some of their impact is lost in the execution.
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11%% * And come the Marineford Arc, when [[spoiler: he dies]] in the anime, he [[spoiler: goes splat on the ground]].
12%% * Marco's [[Series/SesameStreet Big Bird]]-esque legs when attacking Akainu.
13* As of chapter 574, Oda has apparently broken the famed "no main character dies in ''One Piece''". That person was Luffy's (adoptive) brother Ace. And what face does Luffy make to convey this tragic loss? [[http://imgur.com/Fqgf2JI A passed out Pac-Man]]. Not exactly the death of the ''Going Merry''.
14* The death of the Going Merry itself was this for some. The fact that the ship starts talking as it's given a viking funeral, complete with the standard InelegantBlubbering from almost everyone and Luffy and his ship trading apologies, may wind up ruining any tension built up over the course of the entire arc.
15%% * Hatchan's reaction when [[spoiler:Fisher Tiger]] dies. It wasn't as noticeable in the manga, but when [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqwcR_R2160 the scene was animated]]... just the look on his face along with the sound he makes utterly ruins the scene...
16%% ---> '''Hachi:''' '''''[[VerbalTic NYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUUU~~~~~~~!!!!!]]'''''
17%% * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5C4WXzRYnI Spandam's reaction when the Straw Hats burn down The World Government flag:]]
18%% --->'''Spandam:''' '''Are you out of your mind!? Don't think you'll be able to survive having the world as your enemy!'''
19%% --->'''Luffy:''' '''[[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome YOU WANNA BET!?]]'''
20%% --->'''Spandam:''' '''[[{{Narm}} YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!]]'''
21%% * An odd example occurs in the dub of the Loguetown arc, Luffy is about to be executed and his tone of voice as he tells his friends they're too late to save him kind of takes away from the drama the scene is trying to convey. His next line completely takes the wind out of the sails with him laughing and declaring "I'm still alive, that's nice".
22%% * The Arc of the Strawhat Crew trying to save Robin at Water 7 was, no doubt, very emotional. But this just breaks when you hear Luffy's hoarse, and god-so-loud voice of "ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNN!" after he defeats [[spoiler: Rob Lucci.]]
23%% * In the manga, TheReveal of [[spoiler: Charlotte Pudding as a mix of HoneyTrap, MasterActress, and [[DaddysLittleVillain Mommy's Little Villainess]] ]] loses a good part of its until-then [[MoodWhiplash genuinely good impact]] when the character in question begins to make '''incredibly stupid looking''' {{nightmare face}}s... Only [[spoiler: Sanji's genuine heartbreak as he overhears this]] manages to '''somewhat''' save the scene.
24 * Oda's attempt to make Sanji's "nosebleeds" a life-threatening health crisis during the starting portions of the 2-year TimeSkip can be quite hard to take seriously. Especially if one is used to nosebleeds for comedic purposes in general.
25* Some of the reaction shots to [[spoiler:Pedro suicide bombing Perospero to free the ''Sunny'']] at the climax of the Whole Cake Island arc leave a bit to be desired. While Nami and Carrot express suitable horror and shock, Jimbei's muppet-like gape... doesn't.
26%% * In the lead up to Episodes 807 & 808 (aired as a "one hour special"), Toei cut a promo that compared Sanji's "betrayal" to Judas and Brutus. Anime fans found it silly while manga readers found it extremely silly and over-the-top, especially knowing the details behind the "betrayal".
27* In Chapter 879, Katakuri countering Luffy's attacks with stronger versions is definitely badass. Him following up with the line "Rubber could never beat mochi" completely destroys the seriousness of the dramatic battle.
28* Chapter 1013 is titled "Anarchy in the B.M. (Big Mom)." Despite being a [[Music/SexPistols music reference]] and containing clarification for the abbreviation, it's difficult to read the title and not think of [[ToiletHumor anarchic bowel movements]].

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