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| 2 | ''[[WesternAnimation/Shrek2 A drop of desire, a pinch of passion]], some sugar spice, and everything nice, [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls these are the ingredients chosen to create]] the perfect dish for our multiple course soiree. A banquet as sweet as its lessons.'' |
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| 4 | ''Welcome to Sweeten That Aesop.'' |
| 5 | |
| 6 | ''[Fancy restaurant piano music starts playing. Cue prerecorded applause.]'' |
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| 8 | Take a work that either has no real clear [[AnAesop Aesop]] or a decidedly HardTruthAesop, and try to pretend it has a perfectly positive and wholesome moral. As in don't even mention anything unpleasant. The moral is to seem like something that even the most staunch of MoralGuardians would want to be told to children. |
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| 10 | If you ''can't'' find a work with no positive message, just choose a work and find some positive messages the creators probably didn't intend. |
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| 12 | But don't try to use this for stealth complaining. |
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| 14 | Compare AccidentalAesop. |
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| 16 | Contrast JustForFun/BoilThatAesop and DarthWiki/WarpThatAesop. |
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| 34 | [[index]] |
| 35 | * SweetenThatAesop/FanWorks |
| 36 | * SweetenThatAesop/VideoGames |
| 37 | [[/index]] |
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| 39 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 40 | |
| 41 | [[folder:Advertising]] |
| 42 | * ''Advertising/BonesCoffee'': Not all monsters are bad. Some are just cranky and want a cup of joe to take the edge off. |
| 43 | * ''Advertising/ChickFilACows'': Animals have feelings too, so consider that before you scoff at veganism. |
| 44 | * ''UsefulNotes/McDonalds'': Not all clowns are [[SadClown sad]] or [[MonsterClown evil]]. [[NonIronicClown Some are actually pretty nice]]. |
| 45 | * ''Advertising/SuzyPuppy'': Follow the P.U.P.S. code, and you'll have responsibly adopted a furry new friend. |
| 46 | * ''Advertising/TheRealCost'': Avoid cigarettes and you'll have much better health. |
| 47 | * ''Advertising/WilkinsCoffee'': Trying new things can avert disaster for you. |
| 48 | [[/folder]] |
| 49 | |
| 50 | [[folder:Anime & Manga]] |
| 51 | * ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'': The PowerOfLove [[PowerOfFriendship and friendship]] can change the world. |
| 52 | * ''Bible Black'': Even if you struck a DealWithTheDevil, there's always a way out. |
| 53 | * ''Manga/BlackLagoon'': |
| 54 | ** Even the evilest and most ruthless villains can be talked down if one knows the right things to say to them. |
| 55 | ** Alternatively, you shouldn’t let your environment shape your thoughts and beliefs, that will only bring you misery, instead, discover and find your own meaning in the world, preferably one that doesn’t operate on pure [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity White and Black]] with no exceptions towards anything. |
| 56 | * ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': In order for a society's government to function properly its legislature group and the soldier squadrons whom they order should have a proper sense of checks and balances and communication. Failure to do so can make the Soldier Squadrons easy to manipulate to do things such as execute innocent people. |
| 57 | * ''Manga/{{Bokurano}}'': It's worth it to put your people's interests before your own. |
| 58 | * ''Manga/ChainsawMan'': Focus on the positives no matter how much everything sucks. |
| 59 | * ''Manga/DeathNote'': |
| 60 | ** Normal people can change the world. |
| 61 | ** God is always watching you. |
| 62 | ** If you are given a powerful item do not try to use it to solve all your problems in life. |
| 63 | ** If you aspire to protect the lives of innocent people it is a big responsibility that you must fulfill even if its not convenient for your plans. |
| 64 | ** There's no limit to what you can accomplish through a good book. |
| 65 | ** Remember kids — an apple a day! It will save your life! |
| 66 | ** Pay attention in class. |
| 67 | * ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': |
| 68 | ** General: CharacterDevelopment can SaveBothWorlds. |
| 69 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonAdventure'': |
| 70 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonAdventure02'': |
| 71 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonAdventureTri'': |
| 72 | ** ''Anime/DigimonTamers'': [[ActualPacifist Absolute pacifism]] and [[ViolenceIsTheOnlyOption absolute aggression]] are both wrong. Find a middle ground. |
| 73 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonFrontier'': |
| 74 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonXEvolution'': |
| 75 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonDataSquad'': |
| 76 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonFusion'': |
| 77 | %%** ''Anime/DigimonUniverseAppMonsters'': |
| 78 | * ''Manga/DragonBall'' |
| 79 | ** When choosing between helping people who need help and staying on your journey without stopping, help those people and it just might help ''you'' in the long run. |
| 80 | ** Just because something looks scary, it doesn't always mean that it's a threat. Get to know them first. |
| 81 | ** You don't need ''magic'' to get what you wish. Sometimes it was there all along and you just didn't notice. |
| 82 | * ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' |
| 83 | ** Stop attacking yourself, thinking that there's something wrong with you, 'cause there's not. You have potential, so let it out! |
| 84 | ** Your worst enemy can turn out to be your best friend. |
| 85 | ** Going through a lot of hardships makes you a stronger and wiser person. |
| 86 | ** Don't make selfish decisions, or else you'll end up hurting others around you. |
| 87 | * ''Manga/FairyTail'': Always [[ThePowerOfFriendship believe]] in your TrueCompanions. One day it will save your life. |
| 88 | * ''Manga/LaBlueGirl'': ThePowerOfLove comes in many forms. |
| 89 | * ''Literature/HaruhiSuzumiya'': |
| 90 | ** God loves you. God ''really'' loves you. |
| 91 | ** Alternately, your friends are closer than you think, and they're with you even if you don't know it. |
| 92 | * ''Anime/MartianSuccessorNadesico'': Your favorite show, book, movie, etc. is not a big deal. Don't [[SeriousBusiness make it into one]]. The consequences of doing so range from embarrassing to disastrous. |
| 93 | * ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'': If you dislike how humanity is treating the Earth please keep in mind that Genocide is never the answer. So if you're trying to be a WellIntentionedExtremist, never work for a Genocidal madman; it won't work well. |
| 94 | * ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'': You can accomplish anything with hard work. |
| 95 | * ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': |
| 96 | ** Relationships can be broken beyond recovery. If that happens, lean on the real friends you have and cherish what you have with them. Fixating on someone who doesn't want anything to do with you anymore will only make you look ridiculous. |
| 97 | ** When the people who care about you try to warn you about your desires of revenge it doesn't mean that you should let the person who has genuinely wronged you get away with their crimes. What they mean is that you should never abandon your integrity and the people who cared for you just for the sake of killing someone for any reason. Revenge doesn't give you the right to betray your friends and your home. While it's not wrong to punish someone whom has killed those you cared for but it should be done in a just and honorable matter. |
| 98 | ** Basically, don't turn your back against everything you stand for; don't turn your back against those who love you just for the sake of petty vengeance. |
| 99 | ** If life has dealt you a bad hand, don't lose hope. You '''CAN''' overcome it! |
| 100 | * ''Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi'': |
| 101 | ** You should never be so focused on the past that you can't see the people who care about you. |
| 102 | ** Others include: People are people whether they're "[[RidiculouslyHumanRobot re]][[CuteGhostGirl al]]" or not; even people who think they're beyond redemption aren't. |
| 103 | * ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'': |
| 104 | ** Love is worth doing ''anything'' for. |
| 105 | ** Suicide is never the answer. |
| 106 | ** Also, DrugsAreBad, especially right before church. |
| 107 | ** ''Angelic Days'': A positive attitude can make all the difference in the world. |
| 108 | * ''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'': Exercise can prove to be very productive. |
| 109 | * ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'': |
| 110 | ** Never give up on your dreams, because you never know how close you are to achieving them. |
| 111 | ** If it seems as though you are on a losing streak, never give up hope and always try different methods to improve your skills so you can come on top. |
| 112 | ** Don't abandon your friends during hard times. |
| 113 | ** You may argue with your friends from time to time, but they are still your true friends at the end of the day. |
| 114 | ** Always be nice to those you meet or who need your help. At worst your kindness will make a world of difference to them, at best these acts of kindness may be repaid to you a thousandfold. |
| 115 | ** Learn lessons from your defeats to be better for them down the road. |
| 116 | * ''The Pollinic Girls Attack!'': |
| 117 | ** Sex isn't that weird. Everyone's doin' it! |
| 118 | ** Being honest with your feelings just might get you laid. |
| 119 | * ''Anime/PrettyCure'': |
| 120 | ** ''Anime/FutariWaPrettyCure'': Don't be afraid of making friends with people you don't know very well; you may have better chemistry than you think. |
| 121 | ** ''Anime/FutariWaPrettyCureSplashStar'': No matter where you come from, you have the power to do good. |
| 122 | ** ''Anime/SuitePrettyCure'': It's good to settle your differences and make amends. |
| 123 | ** ''Anime/SmilePrecure'': |
| 124 | *** (Series-wide) Fairy tales may be fiction, but your love for them is real and valid, and you should never be ashamed of that. |
| 125 | *** (Specific to Yayoi) Creating your own idols can help you become a better person. |
| 126 | ** ''Anime/HappinessChargePrettyCure'': No matter how dire or how many mistakes you make, you can still pull through as a hero in the end. |
| 127 | ** ''Anime/GoPrincessPrettyCure'': No matter how impossible they seem, or how often they get crushed, never give up on your dreams. |
| 128 | ** ''Anime/MahoGirlsPrecure'': Believe in something as long as you want, and it just may come true. |
| 129 | ** ''Anime/KiraKiraPrecureALaMode'': Being a good baker lets you run your own bakery at fourteen! |
| 130 | ** ''Anime/HugttoPrettyCure'': Show kindness to someone you just met, and they may turn into your greatest ally. |
| 131 | ** ''Anime/StarTwinklePrettyCure'': There are no limits to your sense of adventure. |
| 132 | ** ''Anime/HealinGoodPrettyCure'': Even at your weakest, there are people out there who want you to pull through. |
| 133 | ** ''Anime/TropicalRougePrettyCure'': Never give up, no matter how much you fall down. |
| 134 | ** ''Anime/DeliciousPartyPrettyCure'': Don't be afraid of trying new foods; you just might like them. |
| 135 | ** ''Anime/HirogaruSkyPrettyCure'': ''Everyone'' has the capability to be a hero. |
| 136 | ** ''Anime/WonderfulPrettyCure'': All animals deserve love! |
| 137 | * ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'': |
| 138 | ** Don't worry about your lack of magic powers. You're really better off without them. |
| 139 | ** Selfless love can empower the weak and bring hope to those who have none. |
| 140 | ** The world sucks, but you can make it better. Don’t be selfish, be selfless. |
| 141 | * ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagicaTheMovieRebellion'': Don't mess around with things you [[MemeticMutation don't understand]]. |
| 142 | * ''Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena'': |
| 143 | ** You never needed to be or find a prince. Just be yourself and you ''will'' eventually change the world. |
| 144 | ** Redemption ''is'' possible. |
| 145 | * ''Literature/TheRisingOfTheShieldHero'': |
| 146 | ** Helping the helpless through economic discourse and defending them from things that threaten their lives, their families and their livelihoods is more meaningful and better in the long run than trying to do storybook heroic deeds like dragon-slaying or dungeon-crawling. |
| 147 | ** Doing good deeds for the promise of tangible rewards doesn't necessarily make them any less good. |
| 148 | ** Don't trust everything you hear at face value. The world is more complicated than that and your knee-jerk reactions might just make things worse. |
| 149 | ** Adversity is hard, but it can also be educational. |
| 150 | ** Not everyone is out to get you and not everyone is a [[GullibleLemmings gullible lemming]] that will believe anything they are told. |
| 151 | ** Not all problems can be solved with violence. |
| 152 | ** Being a hero does not mean solving all the problems in the world. There is only so much you can do. |
| 153 | ** Whether you are TheChosenOne or not, you must be conscious of your own actions or people will lose faith in you. People won't always look the other way or shoulder the burden of the long-term consequences and you will eventually have to answer for them. |
| 154 | ** There is a limit to how often you can lie, cheat, and back-stab your way into getting people to do what you want before CryingWolf sets in and you run out of arms to lean on for support. |
| 155 | * ''Franchise/SailorMoon'': |
| 156 | ** Don't worry if you're clumsy, not too bright, and a bit of a crybaby. Even those who doubt you will give you a chance to grow and change, and your kindness and good heart will win them over. |
| 157 | ** You are never alone as long as someone reaches out to you. |
| 158 | ** Even the most evil and nasty of villains can love. |
| 159 | ** Always trust talking cats. They may give you a hard time but they always have your best interests at heart. |
| 160 | ** ThePowerOfLove can fix many things. |
| 161 | * ''Manga/TheSevenDeadlySins'': |
| 162 | ** Murderers, thieves, mercenaries, it doesn't matter. Anyone is capable of redemption and can become heroes. |
| 163 | ** No one is AlwaysChaoticEvil. |
| 164 | * ''Manga/SoulEater'': |
| 165 | ** Crusades without due process all over the world are fine as long as they are ObviouslyEvil and {{God}} told you to do it. |
| 166 | ** Even God isn't perfect and sometimes needs to be told "no" or "maybe we should try something else". |
| 167 | * ''Manga/SoulEaterNot'': Boarding school is so much fun! |
| 168 | * ''Literature/ThatTimeIGotReincarnatedAsASlime'': Some problems are better solved with honey than punching. Literally! Just keep honey in your pocket and the other guy is putty in your hands. |
| 169 | [[/folder]] |
| 170 | |
| 171 | [[folder:Art]] |
| 172 | * ''Art/DrinkingBacchus'': Don't let your kids drink. |
| 173 | * ''Art/NymphsAndSatyr'': Don't sexually harass women or you'll be [[ATasteOfTheirOwnMedicine harassed back]]. |
| 174 | * ''Art/VenusCupidFollyAndTime'': If the urges are too strong, learn safe sex. |
| 175 | [[/folder]] |
| 176 | |
| 177 | [[folder:Asian Animation]] |
| 178 | * ''Animation/NoonboryAndTheSuper7'': You may not think of your basic senses as super, but just think of all they do for you; you can do so much with just your body. |
| 179 | * ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf'': Don't give up on your dreams, no matter how often you fail or suffer. Always come back to give it another shot! You'll eventually be happy one day, even if it takes over 14 years. |
| 180 | [[/folder]] |
| 181 | |
| 182 | [[folder:Comic Books]] |
| 183 | * ''ComicBook/AllStarBatmanAndRobinTheBoyWonder'': Repetition of key phrases is key to getting your point across. |
| 184 | * ''ComicBook/ChickTracts'': |
| 185 | ** If you don't have a good point to make, no amount of ''ad hominem'' attacks will help your case. The only way to truly win a debate is to properly research your subjects and present reasonable, well-thought-out arguments. |
| 186 | ** There is good in everyone. [[SatanIsGood Even in Satan]]. |
| 187 | ** Nobody is beyond redemption as long as they're alive. |
| 188 | ** Being a leader of the Catholic Church is fun! Oodles of cash, booze, and hot girls/guys plus ruling the world from the shadows. |
| 189 | * ''ComicBook/{{Crossed}}'': If you're creative enough, you can make tools or clothing out of anything. |
| 190 | * ''ComicBook/TheDarkPhoenixSaga'': Your soul is your own: nothing and no one can take it from you. |
| 191 | * ''ComicBook/TheDepartmentOfTruth'': |
| 192 | ** Even the ugliest jobs can have a noble goal in mind. |
| 193 | ** Belief is a powerful thing to have. |
| 194 | * ''Comicbook/{{Empowered}}'': If you refuse to give up and you're willing to think outside the box, you've got what it takes to be a hero. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. |
| 195 | * ''ComicBook/FantasticFour'': |
| 196 | ** If you have accidentally got your close friends into an incident that would change their bodies and lives forever you should work very hard to make sure that their lives will go well despite that. |
| 197 | ** Families may quarrel and disagree from time to time, but they will always be family and have your back when the chips are down. |
| 198 | * ''ComicBook/FinePrint'': Sexiness is next to Godliness. |
| 199 | * ''ComicBook/GetJiro'': |
| 200 | ** There is nothing wrong with having pride in your work. |
| 201 | ** It doesn't matter if it's from a street-corner vendor or a five-star facility; good food is good food. |
| 202 | * ''ComicBook/GetJiroBloodAndSushi'': No one will trust a guy with no manners or morals. |
| 203 | * ''ComicBook/TheKillingJoke'': The best way to smooth over differences with an old acquaintance is to share a good laugh. |
| 204 | * ''[[ComicBook/CivilWar2006 Marvel Civil War Frontlines]]'': It's good for the last generation to embrace modern values. |
| 205 | * Franchise/MarvelUniverse: |
| 206 | ** Even if the majority of the populace refuses to accept you for who you are no matter what you do you should be a good person in life anyway. |
| 207 | ** You should help people in general regardless of how much they hate you, because if people in general seem to think you're AlwaysChaoticEvil, do you really want to prove them right? |
| 208 | * ''ComicBook/{{Promethea}}'': Be respectful of other people's religions. [[AllMythsAreTrue They're all equally right.]] |
| 209 | * ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'': |
| 210 | ** In order to get justice, you ''need'' to be proactive. |
| 211 | ** In order to properly fight the forces of evil one must show a great amount of responsibility and good judgment, one should never take extreme action against evil lightly. |
| 212 | ** Mental illness is not a curse. No matter how much it hurts, you can keep going. |
| 213 | ** Nothing is more powerful than love for your family. |
| 214 | * ''ComicBook/TarotWitchOfTheBlackRose'': |
| 215 | ** Even attractive people can be self-conscious of their bodies. |
| 216 | ** {{Polyamory}} is fine if everyone is consenting. Maybe not everyone will be happy about it, so it is best to be honest. |
| 217 | %%* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'' |
| 218 | %%** ''ComicBook/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesMirage'': |
| 219 | %%** ''ComicBook/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesAdventures'' |
| 220 | * ''ComicBook/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesIDW'': Murder will always come back to haunt you. |
| 221 | * ''ComicBook/UncannyXMen'': There is nothing wrong with fighting an oppressive government. |
| 222 | * ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}'': There are many different approaches to doing good. Some work well in day-to-day life, while others prevail on the global scale. But everyone, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or social conditions, has what it takes to be a hero. |
| 223 | [[/folder]] |
| 224 | |
| 225 | [[folder:Comic Strips]] |
| 226 | * ''ComicStrip/BabyBlues'': Raising children may be difficult, but a strong marriage and partnership between Mom and Dad can lighten the load considerably. |
| 227 | [[/folder]] |
| 228 | |
| 229 | [[folder:Fairy Tales]] |
| 230 | * ''Literature/{{Cinderella}}'': Even when times are dark, don't give up, because your happily ever after may be just around the corner. |
| 231 | * ''Literature/SunMoonAndTalia'': |
| 232 | ** Don't give up on the one you love just because they come on a little strong at first. |
| 233 | ** Every child deserves a father. |
| 234 | ** Everyone has a right to be with their perfect man or woman no matter what stands in their way. |
| 235 | [[/folder]] |
| 236 | |
| 237 | [[folder:Films -- Animated]] |
| 238 | * ''WesternAnimation/ChickenLittle'': Your friends will always have your back. |
| 239 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheCroods'': TheWorldIsJustAwesome. |
| 240 | * ''WesternAnimation/Elemental2023'': The world may be cruel to you, and that's not fair. But the world may also throw you an unexpected, yet welcome surprise; take it when you see it. |
| 241 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Encanto}}'': Be good, be dedicated, be caring and ''eventually'' it'll be acknowledged. |
| 242 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen|2013}}'': Being different is nothing to be ashamed of. You are not a monster, and you are beautiful and powerful the way you are. |
| 243 | * ''WesternAnimation/FrozenII'': Everyone loves an enthusiastic storyteller. |
| 244 | * ''WesternAnimation/Home2015'': |
| 245 | ** Your home is out there somewhere, even if you stray from it. |
| 246 | ** Having a family means you always have a home. |
| 247 | ** Making mistakes does not make you a bad person; everyone does it, and you shouldn't feel pressured to always be perfect. |
| 248 | * ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2010'': Just because it's how it has always been done, doesn't necessarily mean that it's right. |
| 249 | * ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2'': Sometimes your elders really ''do'' know better, so maybe consider what they have to say when it's SeriousBusiness. |
| 250 | * ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragonHomecoming'': It's fine to sell your kids a false narrative as long as it gets your message across. |
| 251 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheLEGOMovie2TheSecondPart'': You may feel as if you've outgrown something, but that's no excuse to ruin the experience for those who still enjoy it. |
| 252 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989'' and [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIReturnToTheSea the sequel]]: |
| 253 | ** Always obey your parents. |
| 254 | ** It's okay to have a different opinion than your parents, but that doesn't mean you should run off and do something reckless. It'll only put you in danger and won't show them you can properly take charge of your life at all. |
| 255 | ** You might not agree with your child, but sometimes, taking matters into your own hands will make things a lot worse. |
| 256 | ** Never hide important things and facts from your children, or else they will end up trusting the wrong people. |
| 257 | ** And most of all [[VerySpecialEpisode JUST SAY NO!!!!]] |
| 258 | * ''WesternAnimation/MulanII'': Always do what you believe is right, no matter what your country tells you. |
| 259 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'': There's always a place for you to be king. |
| 260 | ** It's always fun to try new things, but if it doesn't suit you or sound like it'll work out fine, sometimes it's better to stick to what you know to avoid being hurt. |
| 261 | * ''WesternAnimation/Nimona2023'': The world is a better place with you in it, and no matter how much the world may push you down, your life is worth too much to end it. |
| 262 | * ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': |
| 263 | ** Don't run off with a stranger. You might not know what you're really in for. |
| 264 | ** Stay in school, and don't try to skip. |
| 265 | * ''WesternAnimation/RayaAndTheLastDragon'': |
| 266 | ** Sometimes your suspicions about people are right. |
| 267 | ** Greed can be destructive both to yourself and the world around you. |
| 268 | * ''WesternAnimation/SecretMagicControlAgency'': You don't pick your family, but you ''can'' decide how you feel about them. |
| 269 | * ''Franchise/{{Shrek}}'' |
| 270 | ** ''WesternAnimation/Shrek1'': Just because society rejects you doesn’t mean everyone will. |
| 271 | ** ''WesternAnimation/Shrek2'': If someone loves you, you don’t need to change for them. |
| 272 | ** ''WesternAnimation/ShrekTheThird'': No one has their whole life figured out from day one. |
| 273 | ** ''WesternAnimation/ShrekForeverAfter'': |
| 274 | *** The good old days may not always be as good as you remember them. |
| 275 | *** Appreciate what you have or it may end up becoming what you once had. |
| 276 | ** ''WesternAnimation/PussInBoots'': Sometimes, a second chance is all someone needs to change for the better. |
| 277 | ** ''WesternAnimation/PussInBootsTheLastWish'': |
| 278 | *** So long as you live your life to the fullest, death is not something you need to fear. |
| 279 | *** What you truly desire may be right in front of you all along. |
| 280 | * ''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesMutantMayhem'': Sometimes people are better than you give them credit for. |
| 281 | * ''WesternAnimation/WreckItRalph'': Don't get lazy with your code. |
| 282 | ** ''WesternAnimation/RalphBreaksTheInternet'': If you’re worried about your friends leaving you behind, try and talk to them. |
| 283 | [[/folder]] |
| 284 | |
| 285 | [[folder:Films -- Live-Action]] |
| 286 | * ''Film/{{Avatar}}'': |
| 287 | ** It's best to resolve conflicts with people who are different from you by trying to understand them. |
| 288 | ** Sometimes you can be so determined to protect the people close to you that you hurt the ones that aren't. |
| 289 | ** Your origin does not determine your worth or who you are. |
| 290 | * ''Film/BloodMachines'': Don't underestimate women. They have a power that men cannot begin to comprehend and must be respected for it. |
| 291 | * ''Literature/{{Christine}}'': Take care of your car and treat it with love, and it will do the same to you. |
| 292 | * ''Film/CitizenKane'': Cherish your happiest memory for as long as you live. |
| 293 | * ''Film/DropDeadFred'': Sometimes our greatest problems can be our greatest source of strength. |
| 294 | * ''Film/ExtraOrdinary2019'': |
| 295 | ** Love can expire like milk and clinging to that love can be toxic for you and the people around you. Learn to move on a find someone new. |
| 296 | ** Ghosts were people once too. Just because they seem scary doesn't mean they are incapable of seeing reason. |
| 297 | * ''Film/FerrisBuellersDayOff'': Schoolwork can be made up. Have fun while you still can. |
| 298 | * ''Film/GranTorino'': Everyone has some sort of good in them. |
| 299 | * ''Film/HardCoreLogo'': Don't lie to your best friends. Even if you don't mean any harm, it never works out well. |
| 300 | * ''Film/TheHatefulEight'': |
| 301 | ** You can create a better present by letting go of past hatred. |
| 302 | ** Being friendly can enrich any moment, even dying ones. |
| 303 | * ''Hitman's Bodyguard'': |
| 304 | ** Sometimes, a contract killer is the man needed to bring justice. |
| 305 | ** Don't worry. Lukashenko's dictatorship over Belarus will fall one day. |
| 306 | * ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'': Tolerance is the key to living a long life. Do not concern yourself with those whom you dislike, and they shall grant you the same favor. |
| 307 | * ''Film/PGPsychoGoreman'': |
| 308 | ** EvilIsNotAToy. |
| 309 | ** ThePowerOfLove really ''is'' great. |
| 310 | * ''Film/ThePaperTigers'': Kung Fu is awesome! |
| 311 | * ''Film/PayItForward'': Doing good deeds doesn't always help you, but that's no reason to not help other people. |
| 312 | * ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean'': Friendship transcends racial and social barriers, including royalty. |
| 313 | * ''Film/SatanicPanic2019'': When God closes a door, Satan knocks it down. |
| 314 | * ''Film/SecretsAndLies'': |
| 315 | ** Things aren't always what they appear to be, so don't go assuming the absolute worst. Give people the benefit of the doubt. |
| 316 | ** Getting rich won't make you any better or worse of a person than you were when you didn't have money. |
| 317 | ** Just because a situation looks bad now, that doesn't mean that that will always be the case. |
| 318 | * ''Film/ASerbianFilm'': It's not how much money your art can make you; it's whether your art feels right to you. |
| 319 | * ''Film/ThereWillBeBlood'': With a little luck and plenty of perseverance, anyone can strike it rich in America. |
| 320 | * ''Film/{{Thor}}'': |
| 321 | ** Proper communication is the foundation of happy families. |
| 322 | ** Alternately, never let your children feel unloved or unappreciated. |
| 323 | * ''Film/TromeoAndJuliet'': ''True'' love builds you up, not cages you in a box. |
| 324 | * ''Film/TronLegacy'': |
| 325 | ** Things change. Once they do, it's usually best not to dwell in the past. |
| 326 | ** A good father will always love their sons, even if the son fails to understand that. |
| 327 | ** In the end, turn off the computer and go watch a sunrise. |
| 328 | ** ThePowerOfFriendship and ThePowerOfLove can override just about anything. |
| 329 | * ''Film/{{Twister}}'': Collaboration between artists and people in STEM fields can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. |
| 330 | * ''Film/TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey'': |
| 331 | ** If you study hard and become an astronaut, you'll see things that [[MindScrew no one else has seen before]]. |
| 332 | ** The universe is full of wonders beyond your greatest imaginings. |
| 333 | * ''Film/VelvetBuzzsaw'': |
| 334 | ** Art is made to be appreciated, not exploited. |
| 335 | ** Respect the dead or else. |
| 336 | * ''Film/WillysWonderland'': Enjoy the little things. |
| 337 | * ''Film/{{Zombieland}}'': You can "survive" alone, but you can "live" together. |
| 338 | * ''Film/ZombielandDoubleTap'': |
| 339 | ** Marriage for love is a thing that transcends societal norms and standards. |
| 340 | ** It isn't just men who can have commitment issues. |
| 341 | [[/folder]] |
| 342 | |
| 343 | [[folder:Literature]] |
| 344 | * ''Literature/AlfiesHome'': With therapy, it's possible to overcome childhood abuse and live a good life. |
| 345 | * ''Literature/AllFunAndGamesUntilSomeoneLosesAnEye'': You never know your own strength until it's put to the test. |
| 346 | * ''Literature/AnimalFarm'': No matter how drastically things change for you and your friends/family, fear not! Everything will go back to normal eventually. |
| 347 | * ''Literature/AnotherTimeAnotherPlace'': Don't just hoard all your money. It's very sensible to have a bit put by for a rainy day, but a few little extras are good for the soul. |
| 348 | ** Justice comes at a price. |
| 349 | ** If your partner is about to be deployed, you're probably better off marrying to make sure you get a pension if they die. |
| 350 | ** We can all feel like outsiders sometimes. |
| 351 | * ''Literature/TheBlackCompany'': |
| 352 | ** Keep your friends close; with enough determination, courage, and faith in one another, you can overcome anything. |
| 353 | ** Alternatively: No matter how bad life may seem, it's still worth living. |
| 354 | * ''Literature/BridesheadRevisited'': |
| 355 | ** When you feel like your family doesn't understand you, your friends can be the people in you life who see you for who you really are and still love you. |
| 356 | ** Drinking socially to have a good time is fine, but when you drink to nurse a hurt inside you that can't easily resolve, not only will you be unable to quit, but you will alienate those who care about you and you will not be able to go back to being the person you were before. |
| 357 | * ''Literature/CatchTwentyTwo'': If you stick to your beliefs, then you'll be fine. |
| 358 | * ''Literature/ChasingTheMoon'': Sometimes the danger, confusion and stress you see in the world is not as bad as you think it is. It's all a state-of-mind. |
| 359 | * ''Literature/TheChocolateWar'': You can't always make big changes to the world by yourself; you will have a higher chance of succeeding in numbers, and with support from the media and other third parties, than when trying to buck the system alone. |
| 360 | * ''Literature/ConstanceVerity'' |
| 361 | ** General: |
| 362 | *** TheWorldIsJustAwesome |
| 363 | *** What you do matters, no matter how inconsequential it seems to you. |
| 364 | ** ''Literature/TheLastAdventureOfConstanceVerity'': There is no RedPillBluePill. No all or nothing. You don't have to quit the things you love doing completely when you're doing too much of it. Just learn to take a break every once in a while. |
| 365 | ** ''Literature/ConstanceVeritySavesTheWorld'': Power and authority is neutral -- neither inherently valorous or corruptive -- and it can be used for good or for ill. |
| 366 | ** ''Literature/ConstanceVerityDestroysTheUniverse'': Anything is possible with enough imagination. |
| 367 | * ''Literature/CorpusDelicti'': Even when the dictatorship has you, there is still a chance to be freed. |
| 368 | * ''Literature/TheCountOfMonteCristo'': It's okay to want (and even pursue) revenge, as long as you're careful not to let it define your life. |
| 369 | * The Franchise/CthulhuMythos: So some embarrassing things have happened to you. Well, don't worry about it too much, because in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter. |
| 370 | * ''Literature/TheDraka'': Problems only get worse when ignored, so don't stick your head in the sand -- deal with them when you can. |
| 371 | * ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'': |
| 372 | ** Suicide won't solve anything. |
| 373 | ** Authority figures are just as fallible as anyone else. |
| 374 | * ''Literature/{{Dune}}'': |
| 375 | ** Even dangerous animals can be cool! |
| 376 | ** Take up your responsibility, whatever this means for the future. |
| 377 | * ''Literature/EmperorMolluskVersusTheSinisterBrain'': |
| 378 | ** Uncertainty is what makes life worth living. |
| 379 | ** Genius and madness are interchangeable. |
| 380 | * ''Literature/ErIstWiederDa'': Never underestimate comedians. |
| 381 | * ''Literature/HarryPotter'': |
| 382 | ** The power of love isn't always magical, but you will have plenty of friends who will stick by to the very end and take up your cause even when you're down. |
| 383 | ** Not all slave owners are evil. Some of them may treat their slaves with respect. |
| 384 | * ''Literature/HelenAndTroysEpicRoadQuest'': Be mindful of people who have it great. They might have it well put together as you may think. |
| 385 | * ''Literature/TheHunchbackOfNotreDame'': Study medieval architecture some time! It's surprisingly interesting and educational. |
| 386 | * ''Literature/{{Lolita}}'': |
| 387 | ** Appreciate your romantic partners for who they are, not because they resemble a lost love or belong to a demographic you find attractive. |
| 388 | ** Let go of the past. You can't be young forever! |
| 389 | * ''Literature/TheLongWalk'': Make the best of the time you have remaining, because you have no idea what's around the corner. |
| 390 | * ''Literature/TheMetamorphosis'': Being sick has its own upsides. For example, you can lay in bed all day and nobody expects you at work. |
| 391 | * ''Literature/MySistersKeeper'': Freedom is worth fighting for. Even for a single moment of it. |
| 392 | ** And even in death you can still help others. |
| 393 | * ''Nothing to Envy'': Never take your freedom for granted. |
| 394 | ** Humans can overcome seemingly impossible odds with ingenuity and extreme fortitude. |
| 395 | ** Keeping an open mind can greatly improve your life. |
| 396 | * ''[[Literature/NineteenEightyFour 1984]]'': |
| 397 | ** Even if you disagree with others, it's best to remember you love them in the end. |
| 398 | ** Sometimes, you'll be better off if you listen to others. |
| 399 | * ''Literature/RainbowMagic'': |
| 400 | ** "[[Literature/RainbowMagicSkyTheBlueFairy Sky the Blue Fairy]]": Your sisters will not let you suffer without doing anything; they will help you no matter the cost. |
| 401 | ** "[[Literature/RainbowMagicHayleyTheRainFairy Hayley the Rain Fairy]]": A flood may seem scary at first, but with some optimism and equipment, you will make it through it. |
| 402 | * ''Literature/TheRemainsOfTheDay'': |
| 403 | ** Don't be afraid to take chances in life. |
| 404 | ** Always try to be your own person - no matter how dedicated you are to your job, you cannot let your career become your whole identity. |
| 405 | ** Cutting your nose to spite your face won't end well for anyone. |
| 406 | * ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'': |
| 407 | ** Age, gender, and disability are no barriers to playing an important part in history. |
| 408 | ** When pursuing potentially controversial courses of action for the good of your country, make certain you have trustworthy allies. |
| 409 | ** There are multiple sides to every story. Understand that before you judge or take action. |
| 410 | * ''Literature/{{Spoonbenders}}'': Family are the ones you can rely on when you ''really'' need them no matter how much of a fuck-up you are. |
| 411 | * ''Literature/SurvivalInAnotherWorldWithMyMistress'': Being a hero doesn't mean you have to be a killer. Sometimes being a hero means providing for those who do the fighting. |
| 412 | * ''Literature/TheTrial'': When you just keep fighting, you can meet very interesting people on the way. |
| 413 | * ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga'': |
| 414 | ** Love really does conquer all. |
| 415 | ** Sometimes, beyond all logic or reason, happy endings can happen. |
| 416 | * ''Literature/UncleTomsCabin'': |
| 417 | ** The death of a good person does not invalidate all the good deeds they did while alive. |
| 418 | ** Just one thing can help change the world. |
| 419 | * ''The White Bird Passes'': |
| 420 | ** Your children can give you so much love, and you owe it to them to be worthy of it. Don't let your pride get in the way of meeting their needs. |
| 421 | ** Poetry can free the soul. |
| 422 | ** Kids need love - it's not enough to meet their physical needs and keep them safe. They have hopes and dreams and deserve to treated as individuals, not just as a problem to palm off onto someone else. |
| 423 | * ''Literature/ZForZachariah'': Be cautious when meeting new people. They may not be all that they appear to be. |
| 424 | * Almost anything by Creator/ZilphaKeatleySnyder (other than the ''Literature/GreenSkyTrilogy''): |
| 425 | ** You're incredibly lucky! Most people never experience magic or wonder even for a brief time. As you return to your [[SoWhatDoWeDoNow dull, boring, ordinary life]], cherish your memories. Can you use your experience to bring "magic" to your loved ones? |
| 426 | ** The only book in which the protagonist actually gains and keeps a magical ability after [[ButNowIMustGo her magical friend leaves]] is ''Season of Ponies'' (1964), her first. In most of her later books this is reduced to "the best magic is kindness to others" after TheMagicGoesAway. The ''Literature/GreenSkyTrilogy'', her only complete fantasy, breaks out of this; little girls discover, then lose an extinct PsychicPowers skill, but will recover it over time. |
| 427 | [[/folder]] |
| 428 | |
| 429 | [[folder:Live-Action TV]] |
| 430 | * ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'': |
| 431 | ** No matter how rough life gets, you can always count on your friends to bail you out. |
| 432 | ** Finding your one true love at an early age is a wonderful thing to be cherished always. |
| 433 | ** Even the big bad school bully can become your friend if you give each other a chance. |
| 434 | * ''Series/CharmSchool'': |
| 435 | ** The best revenge on your haters is to prove them wrong. |
| 436 | ** Always strive to be the best person you can be. |
| 437 | ** It's okay to admit you have flaws and want to work on them. |
| 438 | * ''Series/{{Community}}'' : |
| 439 | ** TrueCompanions will always be there for you, no matter the situation. |
| 440 | ** It doesn't matter how broken or messed-up you think you are; everyone is worthy of being loved. |
| 441 | * ''Franchise/{{Degrassi}}'': Bad things happen all the time, but it's still better to try and fix things before they get worse. |
| 442 | * ''Series/{{Dexter}}'': Everyone has at least one talent that they can use for good. |
| 443 | * ''Series/DoctorWho'': No matter who you are, no matter where you go or how powerful you become, it's good to make friends and see new things. Especially if your new friends can come too. |
| 444 | * ''{{Series/Dollhouse}}'': [[BreakingTheFourthWall Meta Example]]: If a couple is meant to be together, they can survive anything... even being in a Creator/JossWhedon show. |
| 445 | * ''Series/{{Elementary}}'': Even {{Insufferable Genius}}es need supportive friends. |
| 446 | * ''Series/FatherTed'': There's a lot of fun to be had in a bad situation. Just try and avoid being on the receiving end of it. |
| 447 | * ''Series/{{Firefly}}'': Your crew trumps everything. |
| 448 | * ''Film/FrankieHowerdRatherYouThanMe'': |
| 449 | ** Love is difficult sometimes. Like everything else in life, it has its peaks and troughs. |
| 450 | ** Suffering from anxiety or stage fright need not be a barrier to a successful career in show business. |
| 451 | * ''Series/{{Friends}}'': [[WillTheyOrWontThey Provided that you are prepared to be patient,]] true love will conquer all. |
| 452 | * ''Series/GarthMarenghisDarkplace'': There is no situation or issue that cannot be resolved by a peace offering and an apology. |
| 453 | * ''Series/TheGoodPlace'': |
| 454 | ** Whether you're human or an immortal being, pobody’s nerfect. |
| 455 | ** Even demons are capable of love and compassion. They just need a little help. |
| 456 | ** Being good doesn't always mean doing things by the book. If the rules are unjust, then those are the rules that were made to be broken. |
| 457 | ** Sometimes external factors really ''are'' to blame for your shirty lot in life, so don't beat yourself up over every little thing. |
| 458 | ** You can't take responsibility for everyone else's happiness or unhappiness, so just chill the fork out and live a little. |
| 459 | ** Opposites attract. |
| 460 | ** [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption Sometimes there are just no good options available]]. |
| 461 | * ''Series/ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia'': |
| 462 | ** Bad begets bad. Cut your losses and avoid bad influences or else their bad habits -- and bad karma -- will stick to you too. |
| 463 | ** Some people are just ''not'' worth helping. |
| 464 | ** Excessive alcoholism can lead to poor decision making. |
| 465 | ** [[HanlonsRazor Robert J. Hanlon had a point.]] It's best to pity the despicable and move on with your life rather than try to destroy them. |
| 466 | * ''Series/{{Life On Mars|2006}}'': No matter how trapped a situation makes you feel, there's always a way out. |
| 467 | * ''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower'': Living your life trying to pursue and destroy your enemy will only darken your heart and leads to poor decision making that will destroy lives, and it will never bring you peace. |
| 468 | * ''Series/Lucifer2016'': History tends to exaggerate certain things and downplay others. Consider that before assuming another person's moral worth. |
| 469 | * ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'': Having a good sense of humor is a great way to have an overall happy life even if your surroundings are anything but happy. |
| 470 | * ''Series/{{Oz}}'': |
| 471 | ** Drinking and driving will hurt you, others, and the people you love. |
| 472 | ** You can always make the best of the cards you've been dealt in life. |
| 473 | * ''Series/TerminatorTheSarahConnorChronicles'': Love and loyalty go beyond things like conflict, time, and even the difference between organic and machine. |
| 474 | * ''Series/TheSecretDiariesOfMissAnneLister'': |
| 475 | ** Relationships often don't work out, so it's important to make the most of the time that you have together and not to spend it fighting. |
| 476 | ** A marriage of convenience is not necessarily an unhappy one. |
| 477 | * ''Series/{{Sherlock}}'': |
| 478 | ** Feelings like fear and love might make you vulnerable, but they also make you human. |
| 479 | ** Heroes do exist, but no two are the same - sometimes you can be a hero and not even realize it. |
| 480 | ** If you love someone, ''don't'' let them go. Not in a creepy, possessive way, but don't just abandon all hope and move over because it seems to be the mature thing to do. |
| 481 | * ''Series/SonsOfAnarchy'': Your friends and family can help you achieve things you never considered. |
| 482 | * ''Series/TheTick2016'': Just because someone looks different or can do things you can't doesn't mean they aren't deserving equal rights to you. |
| 483 | * ''Series/{{Torchwood}}'': |
| 484 | ** The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, and sometimes you just need time alone to cope with your problems. |
| 485 | ** Make sure that the people you love know how you feel. |
| 486 | ** In the end, no one really gets a KarmaHoudini and we all have to face up to the things that we've done, for better or worse. |
| 487 | * ''Series/TheWire'': "Ain't no shame in holdin' on to grief, as long as you make room for other things, too." |
| 488 | * ''Series/YoungSheldon'': |
| 489 | ** Sure, your childhood may have been tough, but there were some good times had too, and now that it's over, you're never going back, so it's best to recall what you learned in that time and cherish those memories as long as you live. |
| 490 | ** You shouldn't be judgemental towards others, even if you disagree with what they believe in or their way of living. |
| 491 | [[/folder]] |
| 492 | |
| 493 | [[folder:Music]] |
| 494 | * Music/{{Devo}}: There are many hypocrites, egomaniacs and morons in your life, and you should always be ready to criticize them and point out the flaws in their actions and morals. |
| 495 | * Music/{{Kraftwerk}}: Science and technology are truly fascinating. |
| 496 | * Music/{{Weezer}}: |
| 497 | ** Sex means nothing in the absence of meaningful human connection. |
| 498 | ** No matter how lonely you are or how undatable you ''think'' you are, as long as you [[BeYourself stay true to yourself]] while acknowledging your own faults and working to improve them, [[EarnYourHappyEnding true love will eventually find you.]] |
| 499 | [[/folder]] |
| 500 | |
| 501 | [[folder:Puppet Shows]] |
| 502 | * ''Series/BarneyAndFriends'': You are always loved, no matter what. |
| 503 | * ''Series/FraggleRock'': You're an important part in the world's ecosystem; take care of yourself, others, and the world. |
| 504 | ** "[[Recap/FraggleRockS1E7IWantToBeYou I Want to Be You]]": There's only one you, so don't feel pressured to be someone you're not. |
| 505 | ** "[[Recap/FraggleRockS1E22MokeysFuneral Mokey's Funeral]]": Your friends should be appreciated; you never know when they may disappear from your life forever. |
| 506 | ** "[[Recap/FraggleRockS2E2BooberRock Boober Rock]]": Solitude is nice in small doses, but it's not healthy to completely shut yourself off from everyone you love. |
| 507 | * ''Series/TheMuppetsMayhem'': It's never too late to take a big leap in your career. |
| 508 | * ''Series/TheMuppetShow'': Talent is everywhere, even where you may not expect it. |
| 509 | * ''Series/SesameStreet'': Being an active member of the community can enrich your life. |
| 510 | [[/folder]] |
| 511 | |
| 512 | [[folder:Tabletop Games]] |
| 513 | * ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': It's more fun to cooperate than to clash, you can make a great story through teamwork. |
| 514 | * ''TabletopGame/{{FATAL}}'': Sometimes, life can be tough. Sometimes, it may feel as though it isn't worth living. But in the end, everyone can slowly learn and grow, and anyone can get laid. |
| 515 | * ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'': |
| 516 | ** Hey, sometimes life can be pretty hard. It may seem like the world is out to get you. It may even seem as though there are no good choices. But no matter how dark the universe gets, life endures despite difficulties. So hope is ''always'' worth clinging to. [[spoiler:Tzeentch needs his lunch, after all.]] |
| 517 | ** The war will never end, but it's the little victories that make the fight worth it. [[RedShirtArmy At the very least, you'll buy some time for someone else.]] |
| 518 | ** With enough courage and faith, you can do anything. |
| 519 | [[/folder]] |
| 520 | |
| 521 | [[folder:Theatre]] |
| 522 | * ''Theatre/{{Cabaret}}'': Try and enjoy life while you can - it can go very wrong very quickly. |
| 523 | * ''Theatre/{{Chess}}'': |
| 524 | ** Loving someone isn't going to be enough to stop the unpleasant parts of their personality from manifesting, so you shouldn't beat yourself up about it. |
| 525 | ** Always try your very best so that mediocrity can't get the better of you. |
| 526 | ** Be true to yourself - no one else can do it for you. |
| 527 | ** Keep a cool head, don't let emotion cloud reason |
| 528 | * ''Theatre/{{Chicago}}'': Do you make mistakes? Do not fret. Many people in the world care about you, and they will do everything they can to help you work through the hard times and rebuild your life. |
| 529 | * ''Theatre/{{Hairspray}}'': It doesn't matter what size or race you are. Never let what people think of you get in the way of achieving your dreams. |
| 530 | * ''Theatre/LittleShopOfHorrors'': If you have good people skills, then the world can be yours. |
| 531 | * ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'': |
| 532 | ** It's your choices that make you truly bad or good, not how you look or where you live. |
| 533 | ** Love is messy. Sometimes you get hurt. It's not the end of the world when that happens. |
| 534 | * ''Theatre/SpringAwakening'': None of us really have it totally figured out, but the most important things in life are compassion, self-restraint, friendship, and love. Don't rush into something just because it feels good or because you're specifically told not to. Parents, love your children and don't keep them in the dark. Children, love your parents, but at the same time acknowledge they're just as in the dark as you are about the big things. |
| 535 | * ''Theatre/{{Wicked}}'': |
| 536 | ** Choosing your own path may cost you many things, but not choosing it would cost you everything. |
| 537 | ** True friends enrich our souls and shape our destiny like nothing else. |
| 538 | ** Just because you choose a different path than someone you love, doesn't mean that they will love you any less. |
| 539 | ** [[BeingGoodSucks Being good might suck]] and go unappreciated, but don't let that stop you. |
| 540 | [[/folder]] |
| 541 | |
| 542 | [[folder:Toys]] |
| 543 | * ''Toys/{{Bratz}}'': The best way to live your life is to be yourself and express what you believe in regularly. |
| 544 | * ''Toys/{{Lalaloopsy}}'': Anything has the potential to become something new. |
| 545 | [[/folder]] |
| 546 | |
| 547 | [[folder:Web Comics]] |
| 548 | * ''Webcomic/EightBitTheater'': Don't worry. Evil can never triumph. ''Ever''. |
| 549 | * ''[[Webcomic/Alfie2010 Alfie (2010)]]'': |
| 550 | ** Sexuality is a choice, but with no wrong answers. |
| 551 | ** Bigger really is better. |
| 552 | * ''Webcomic/DominicDeegan'': Be nice to your friends and don't cause them any undue stress. That just makes life harder for ''everyone''. |
| 553 | * ''Webcomic/{{Erma}}'': Feel free to be your freaky self. |
| 554 | * ''Webcomic/GarfieldMinusGarfield'': You don't always need tons of friends and pets to enjoy your life. |
| 555 | * ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'': When attempting to communicate, decide your message in advance and express it clearly and efficiently. Getting worked up, sending contradicting messages, or being unnecessarily vague will doom your effort. |
| 556 | * ''Webcomic/TheRockCocks'': |
| 557 | ** Free sexuality is a force to be reckoned with. |
| 558 | ** Take care of your car. |
| 559 | ** Public nudity is awesome! |
| 560 | * ''Webcomic/SleeplessDomain'': Never let anyone tell you that you aren't important. [[https://www.sleeplessdomain.com/comic/chapter-18-page-28 You're the one that matters.]] |
| 561 | * ''Webcomic/SweetBroAndHellaJeff'': Be careful around potentially hazardous architectural features. |
| 562 | * ''Webcomic/SluggyFreelance'': When you find a woman [[OutdoorBathPeeping bathing in an outdoors lake]], the polite thing to do is averting your eyes and walking away. Do the polite thing. |
| 563 | [[/folder]] |
| 564 | |
| 565 | [[folder:Web Original]] |
| 566 | [[AC:Websites]] |
| 567 | * Encyclopedia Dramatica: The Internet is a wonderful tool for bringing people together. People who would otherwise keep their hobbies to themselves can go online, meet others who share their interests, and find the courage and motivation to create something glorious and share it with the world. |
| 568 | ** Alternatively, the Internet can be a mean place; just try not to be influenced by such ideas, and know where your moral center is. |
| 569 | ** Alternatively (again): [[InternetSafetyAesop Be careful what you post online]] and [[JustIgnoreIt don't feed the trolls]]. What you post online is visible to others, and the less dumb things you say, the less trouble you will run into. |
| 570 | |
| 571 | [[AC:Web Video]] |
| 572 | * WebVideo/AfterHours: You don't have to agree with your friends on everything to be friends with them. |
| 573 | * WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd: |
| 574 | ** You can start an online cultural movement and popularize making a living doing what you love by embracing your emotions. |
| 575 | ** Retro-gaming is cool. |
| 576 | * WebVideo/{{Jreg}}: |
| 577 | ** Talking politics ''can'' be entertaining! |
| 578 | ** Rich pedophiles have feelings too, yah know! |
| 579 | ** Just because you disagree on certain things politically, doesn't mean you can't still be friends. |
| 580 | ** Taking action should be done with beliefs that you legitimately believe in, not for its own sake. |
| 581 | * ''Creator/DanielThrasher'': Who knew being a really good piano player also made you really funny? |
| 582 | * ''WebAnimation/MonsterLab2021'': Sometimes trouble can rise out of one big misunderstanding. Try to be more open with your neighbours, don't let rumors and suspicion cloud your vision. |
| 583 | [[/folder]] |
| 584 | |
| 585 | [[folder:Western Animation]] |
| 586 | * ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'': [[TheWorldIsJustAwesome The world is full of wonder, beauty and excitement]], but it is also dangerous and fragile. Be prepared and exercise good judgment when exploring it. |
| 587 | * ''WesternAnimation/AllGrownUp'': |
| 588 | ** "It's Karma, Dude!": What one may see as "karmic retribution" may be something far more innocent or logically explainable to another. |
| 589 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingChanAndTheChanClan'': It doesn't matter if you never solve the cases yourself, jump to all the wrong conclusions, and get into trouble, your father is proud of you for having the determination to give it your all anyway and appreciates your efforts. |
| 590 | * ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'': |
| 591 | ** "Daesong Heavy Industries": Being overly skeptical towards the tales told in religious text won't exactly endear you to somebody who believes in a religion, and interpreting religious text literally instead of learning the moral guidance told within is equally as harmful. |
| 592 | ** "Railroaded": Don't blindly follow a populist leader, especially when they aren't who they're cracked up to be. |
| 593 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'': |
| 594 | ** Family and friendship can survive even the most dangerous conditions. |
| 595 | ** Seemingly corrupt and irredeemable leaders can become redeemed. It might not be obvious at first, but kindness can go a long way, and very few people are completely beyond salvation. |
| 596 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Animaniacs}}'': |
| 597 | ** "One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock": Trying to lie that everything's alright when it's really not will only create problems for yourself and cause others to worry about you. |
| 598 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}'': |
| 599 | ** "Arthur's Big Hit": |
| 600 | *** It is wrong to hit someone, even if the person did something wrong. |
| 601 | *** On the other hand, if someone tells you not to touch or mess with something, it's very important that you listen to them, otherwise they might get mad. |
| 602 | *** Respect people's property. |
| 603 | * ''Franchise/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': |
| 604 | ** ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': |
| 605 | *** If someone loves you, they'll always forgive you no matter how badly you screw up. All that matters to them is that you came to that all-important realization and done what's right for ''yourself''. |
| 606 | *** Your family may very well be crazy evil, and your dad, as Aang would put it, may be the "baddest man on the planet", but that does not mean you're evil. You are free to choose your own destiny far apart from the destiny of your family, or, as Iroh would put it, "the destiny [they] imposed on you." |
| 607 | *** Being the hero doesn't mean you're required to kill the BigBad. Sometimes, the worst evil deserves a fate worse than death and you're the one to give it to them. |
| 608 | ** ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'': |
| 609 | *** Don't be ashamed of who you are. Just because some haters are saying you're an abomination for being different, ignore them. Be happy with yourself and have fun when you can. |
| 610 | *** Stand up for what you know is right, even when those close to you are doing what you know is wrong. |
| 611 | *** Extremism is dangerous and destructive. Don't allow yourself to be consumed by your cause, no matter how noble it might seem. |
| 612 | * ''WesternAnimation/BeavisAndButtHead'': |
| 613 | ** Even the dumbest of slackers can find happiness in the simplest of delusions. |
| 614 | ** For the reboot: If you're capable of mocking ''Series/JerseyShore'', you're not as dumb as you appear to be. |
| 615 | * ''Franchise/Ben10'': |
| 616 | ** Familiar relations can improve with shared experiences and maturity. |
| 617 | ** Just because a hero screws up or becomes a bit of a jerk doesn't mean he cannot make it up to the people he disappointed or improve himself. |
| 618 | ** Those who were once one of your sworn enemies and can stay that way in one timeline aren't destined to always be that. In the right circumstances, they can become an ally and lifelong friend. |
| 619 | ** No power is completely useless, sometimes it just takes a bit of practice and experimentation to figure out their uses. |
| 620 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'': Healthy interactions between a child and their parent is crucial in preparing them for their future, and can provide memories for your children to cherish for the rest of their lives. |
| 621 | * ''WesternAnimation/ChalkZone'': Be as creative as you want. |
| 622 | * ''WesternAnimation/CodeLyoko'': No matter how clever, courageous, or dedicated you are, there will always be problems that you can't solve within the course of an afternoon. Don't let that affect you negatively. Take your victories where you can, keep working, and try to relax instead. |
| 623 | * ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'': |
| 624 | ** Recycling is both [[BambooTechnology useful]] and [[BratsWithSlingshots fun]]. |
| 625 | ** When you grow up, try to remember what it was like to be a kid and don't be too hard on them. You might mean very well, but all you're really doing is coming off as a villain in a child's eyes. |
| 626 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheCroodsFamilyTree'': |
| 627 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E1StickyBusiness Sticky Business]]": While a constant struggle for survival is no way to live, all leisure and no purpose is no way to live. |
| 628 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E2GuyTime Guy Time]]": Being a man doesn't always mean being extreme. Sometimes it's just hanging out with your bros. |
| 629 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E3GameNightmares Game Nightmares]]": No one likes a SoreLoser, but that doesn't mean you have to ''like'' losing either. |
| 630 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E4WhatGoesEepMustComeDown What Goes Eep Must Come Down]]": Don't be ashamed of who you love. Even if it's an inanimate object. |
| 631 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E5ParentalStridence Parental Stridence]]": Bad houseguests aren't always doing it maliciously. Sometimes it's just ignorance. |
| 632 | ** "[[Recap/TheCroodsFamilyTreeS1E6TheFloppingOfTheBullruses The Flopping of the Bullruses]]": You don't have to be "all tough" or "all soft" ''all the time.'' |
| 633 | * ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'': |
| 634 | ** General: Good family relationships can help boost your confidence and put you on the right path. |
| 635 | ** "[[Recap/DannyPhantomS1E11FanningTheFlames Fanning The Flames]]": Fandoms can either bring out the best in people or the worst in people, so be wise when it comes to involvement in a fandom. |
| 636 | * Creator/{{Disney}}: |
| 637 | ** ''WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck'': When something goes wrong, try not to get too angry. You'll only cause yourself more trouble. |
| 638 | ** ''[[WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts Mickey's Nightmare]]'': If you are still young and have a girlfriend/boyfriend, don't be in a rush to get married and have kids. Chances are, you're not ready to deal with raising a family yet. |
| 639 | * ''WesternAnimation/DragonsRidersOfBerk'': |
| 640 | ** General: Trust the young to learn for themselves. Sometimes they might figure things out better than their elders. |
| 641 | ** "[[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS1E2VikingForHire Viking For Hire]]": Just because your job has been made obsolete doesn't mean your skills have been too. Chin up, try new things and you'll regain your footing. |
| 642 | ** "[[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS1E3AnimalHouse Animal House]]": AnimalJingoism can be overcome with a bit of compassion and understanding. |
| 643 | ** "[[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS1E12Thawfest Thawfest]]": |
| 644 | *** Nobody likes a sore-winner, regardless of whether the loser needed his ego-deflated |
| 645 | *** [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan Chicks like'm humble]]. |
| 646 | ** "[[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS1E4TheTerribleTwos The Terrible Twos]]": Baby or not, it isn't wise to bring every stray animal you find into the home and expect everything to turn out fine. |
| 647 | ** "[[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS3E1EyeOfTheBeholderPart1 Dragon Eye of the Beholder, Part 1]]": Nobody trusts traitors. Best not practice it. |
| 648 | * ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'': |
| 649 | ** Be yourself to have friends. [[spoiler: Don't pretend to be a {{jerkass}} or a SmugSnake because it will only get you hated, ostracized from your peers, and beaten up.]] |
| 650 | ** Always stand up for yourself and your friends when you/they are being bullied (Little Ed Blue, A Fistful of Ed). |
| 651 | * ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'': |
| 652 | ** [[CreatorsPet Atheists]] are no better or worse than people who believe other things. |
| 653 | ** Even when you think they don't, your family loves you and cares about you. |
| 654 | ** It's wrong to mock homosexuals, lesbians, bisexual people and transgender people. |
| 655 | ** "[[Recap/FamilyGuyS5E8BarelyLegal Barely Legal]]": It's not okay to be [[{{Yandere}} dangerously obsessed with someone you have a crush on]]. |
| 656 | ** "[[Recap/FamilyGuyS8E14PeterAssment Peter-assment]]": Sexual harassment on any gender is ''never'' okay. |
| 657 | ** "[[Recap/FamilyGuyS10E3ScreamsOfSilenceTheStoryOfBrendaQ Screams of Silence: The Story of Brenda Q.]]": Domestic abusers will never change. The best way to deal with them is not to at all. |
| 658 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': |
| 659 | ** "It's a Wishful Life": If someone doesn't appreciate your good deeds, that's their problem, not yours. |
| 660 | * ''WesternAnimation/FiremanSam'': Being a firefighter is awesome! |
| 661 | ** "[[Recap/FiremanSamS1E5 Camping]]": Even professionals make mistakes sometimes, and that's okay; as long as no one is hurt in the end. |
| 662 | ** "[[Recap/FiremanSamS4E4 Deep Trouble for Sam]]": No matter where you get into trouble, someone will always find you and come to your rescue. |
| 663 | ** "[[Recap/FiremanSamS5E8 Carnival of Junk]]": Even if you fall sick and have to miss out on something fun, your friends will still be there to help you feel better. |
| 664 | ** "[[Recap/FiremanSamS5E11 Fit for Nothing]]": Don't let a competition get in the way of your work; when you and your coworkers are all on the same page, you can do your best work. |
| 665 | * ''WesternAnimation/GarfieldAndFriends'': |
| 666 | ** A true appreciation of fine Italian food can enrich your life. |
| 667 | ** Even if your cat is not as affectionate as your dog, he still loves you. |
| 668 | * ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': If your friend doesn't forgive you for something that wasn't your fault, it'd be best to just cut them loose. |
| 669 | * ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo'': Putting stock in appearance and confidence alone will not get you the girls. |
| 670 | * ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'': |
| 671 | ** Even with all the arguments and disputes, a family is still a family. |
| 672 | ** Arguments can be overcome with a bit of compassion and understanding. |
| 673 | ** It's wrong to try and stop your children from engaging in the activities and/or professions they wish to pursue. |
| 674 | ** There are idiots, egomaniacs and nutjobs in your life, and you should always be ready to criticize them. |
| 675 | ** A profession you can stick to can enrich your life. |
| 676 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'': |
| 677 | ** Don't hold grudges towards people who might've treated you poorly in the past but have apologized to you and already feel guilty about it. |
| 678 | ** "Off-Duty Cop": Not everything you see on TV is real. |
| 679 | ** "French Fries": Don't overreact. |
| 680 | ** "The Float": Don't con people out of their money. It's selfish and wrong. |
| 681 | ** "Gribbler's Quest": Just because there's something that you like doing a lot doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you. Granted, that doesn't mean that you don't have any problems at all... |
| 682 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Metalocalypse}}'': It doesn't matter if you lack formal education, aren't very book-smart, or had a bad upbringing - if you're talented and committed to the ideals of your art, you and your TrueCompanions can create awesome music and change the world. |
| 683 | * ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'': |
| 684 | ** Just because you have a crush on someone, it doesn't ensure that you'll actually get together with them. Perhaps they don't feel the same way, RealLife will change the chemistry between you or maybe you just weren't meant for each other, and that's okay. |
| 685 | ** If you have a crush on somebody, just '''spit it out and tell them!''' At best, they'll just say no and we-- err, ''you'' can get on with your life. At worst, misunderstandings between you will ensue, things left unsaid will cause distress and everyone will get frustrated and [[AbandonShipping jump ship]] all-together. |
| 686 | ** "[[Recap/MiraculousLadybugS05E10TransmissionTheKwamisChoicePart1 Transmission (The Kwamis' Choice Part 1)]]": When [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility Great Power Comes Great Responsibility]] and that responsibility is doing you harm, there's no shame in taking a mental health day and decompressing a little, especially if the stress is pushing away all of the good things in your life. |
| 687 | * ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'': |
| 688 | ** General: Don't judge people for how they look. |
| 689 | ** "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS5E26TheCutieRemarkPart2 The Cutie Remark - Part 2]]": The reason why Twilight Sparkle does not punish Starlight Glimmer for maliciously tampering with the past is because no good would've come from doing so. And the reason why Twilight Sparkle forgave Starlight Glimmer and made her both a friend and a pupil to study friendship was not only to give her a second chance but to help ensure that she never falls down the path of evil again. |
| 690 | --->''"An eye-for-eye and tooth-for-tooth would lead to a world of the blind and toothless."'' ~''Literature/BookOfExodus'' [21:24] |
| 691 | --->''"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?"'' ~'''UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln''' |
| 692 | ** ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirls'': Don't let small arguments destroy your friendship, and there is always a chance to repair them. |
| 693 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': |
| 694 | ** Skepticism of authority figures is perfectly rational considering it's their job to make ''other'' people follow rules and keep promises, [[WhoWatchesTheWatchmen not themselves]]. |
| 695 | ** No matter how dangerous an environment is, humans are adept at adapting. |
| 696 | ** Being kind to others will inspire them to be kind to you in turn, even against social norms and pressures. |
| 697 | * ''WesternAnimation/PAWPatrol'': No matter how many times you mess up, someone will always have your back. |
| 698 | * ''WesternAnimation/PBAndJOtter'': Having a healthy, happy childhood, even with its sour moments, can provide you with memories to cherish later on in life. |
| 699 | * ''WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls'': |
| 700 | ** "Fuzzy Logic": It's important to share. Don't be selfish. |
| 701 | ** "Equal Fights": Feminism isn't about special treatment. It's about equal rights for both genders. |
| 702 | ** "Bought and Scold:" Rules and laws exist for a reason. They protect people from getting hurt. |
| 703 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheRaccoons'': |
| 704 | ** General: There's nothing wrong with going outside on a regular basis. |
| 705 | ** "Moving In!": It's OK to tell someone you trust what's bothering you, but lashing out isn't the right way to do it. |
| 706 | ** "The One That Got Away!": Younger generations may not have the chance to truly appreciate the things you enjoy, but it's OK if you still have fond memories of them. |
| 707 | * ''WesternAnimation/SagwaTheChineseSiameseCat'': With the help of your family and friends, you can achieve anything. |
| 708 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': |
| 709 | ** "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS8E23HomersEnemy Homer's Enemy]]": Don't let envy take control of your life. It's not healthy for your mental well-being and you'll end up isolating yourself from the people who genuinely want to be friends with you. |
| 710 | ** "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS13E18IAmFuriousYellow I Am Furious (Yellow)]]": Sometimes, it's okay to be angry. |
| 711 | ** "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS18E18TheBoysOfBummer The Boys of Bummer]]": Don't overreact if you lose, it's only a game. |
| 712 | ** "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS22E17LoveIsAManyStrangledThing Love Is a Many Strangled Thing]]": Disciplining your kids is important. |
| 713 | * ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'': The person you think you hate the most is the one who makes your life worth living and can't be replaced. |
| 714 | * ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'': |
| 715 | ** Money isn't important. Doing something you love and bringing joy to people is all that matters. |
| 716 | ** "A Pal for Gary": Don't keep a wild animal as a pet. |
| 717 | ** "One Coarse Meal": It's wrong to exploit others' fears and traumatic pasts. |
| 718 | %%* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': |
| 719 | %%** ''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987'' |
| 720 | %%** ''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003'' |
| 721 | * ''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012'': |
| 722 | ** General: Rage only makes you miserable. |
| 723 | ** "[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E19BaxtersGambit Baxter's Gambit]]": When danger becomes a new normal in your life, it is best to learn how to combat it yourself when the time comes. |
| 724 | * ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama'': If you try to get revenge on your bully by yourself, they can end up bullying you even more when they find out what you did. |
| 725 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Wayside}}'': While school may be tough and you may see it as pointless, it provides an important stepping stone in your life and you should be thankful for it. |
| 726 | [[/folder]] |
| 727 | |
| 728 | [[folder:Tropes]] |
| 729 | * AffablyEvil: Just because you're the bad guy, doesn't mean you have to be a ''bad'' guy. |
| 730 | * AfterTheEnd: Even when the world ends, it is just the beginning of a new one. |
| 731 | * AlternateHistory: A single person's small deeds can in fact have much power. |
| 732 | * AuthorAppeal: As long as you don’t turn your [[FilibusterFreefall entire work into a dump for your personal opinions]], there is nothing wrong into inserting elements in it that cater to your tastes, and it may in fact make your work more fun. |
| 733 | * BadassDecay: We can't ''all'' kick ass and take names forever. Sometimes you just peak. |
| 734 | * BestKnownForTheFanservice: A series fame can come from the most unexpected reasons. |
| 735 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: While being polite is recommended, there are times where you need to assert yourself. |
| 736 | * BittersweetEnding: Some happy endings may come with a cost. |
| 737 | * CoolOldGuy and CoolOldLady: Who said you had to lose your spunk and energy just because you're elderly? |
| 738 | * CreatorBreakdown: |
| 739 | ** Making art is great therapy. |
| 740 | ** The finest art can come out of our darkest moments. |
| 741 | * DesignatedHero: Just because you're deemed as the hero in a work, doesn't mean that you shouldn't have any heroic traits. Part of being a hero is being someone that people can rely on and root for (and people not having to question whether you are doing a good job as a hero or not). |
| 742 | * DesignatedVillain: Just because you are deemed a villain in a work, doesn't mean people will always see you as one if the things you have done don't come close to being "evil" nor "villainous." |
| 743 | * DownerEnding: You can't win them all, and that's okay. |
| 744 | * DrunkOnMilk: You can overdose on ''anything'' if you indulge in it enough. |
| 745 | * EarthSong: Any problem can be solved with a dope soundtrack. |
| 746 | * EccentricMentor: Who said learning had to be boring? |
| 747 | * EmbodimentOfVice: Try to keep your bad habits in check. People just might remember you for your worst moments. |
| 748 | * EmbodimentOfVirtue: Sometimes your best qualities can define you. |
| 749 | * FunnyForeigner: Just because they are from somewhere else doesn't mean you have to be wary of them. |
| 750 | * GoddamnedBats: Many things that aren't dangerous on their own [[SupportPartyMember can make existing predicaments much worse]]. |
| 751 | * GoodIsNotNice: Just because you're the good guy, doesn't mean you have to let everyone else walk all over you. |
| 752 | * GodwinsLawOfTimeTravel / HitlersTimeTravelExemptionAct: History like it went in reality may not be the best way possible, but things could also have ended up much worse by now. |
| 753 | * ImproperlyParanoid: Not everything is out to get you. Just chill out, man! |
| 754 | * ItsPopularNowItSucks: Sometimes a media's worst enemy are its own fans. |
| 755 | * KarmaHoudini: You can't catch the bad guys every time, but you'll capture them soon enough. |
| 756 | * KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Sometimes patience is the key to media becoming more easily accessible. |
| 757 | * MeanCharacterNiceActor: No, these actors aren't mean and hateful like the characters that they play, so don't send these people any nasty fanmail. |
| 758 | * {{Mundangerous}}: Not every inconvenience in the life of a badass has to be a DoomsdayDevice or an AlienInvasion. Sometimes it can be as simple as stubbing your toe or running late for an appointment. |
| 759 | * MyFistForgivesYou: Best air out your dirty laundry immediately before it explodes later. |
| 760 | * MyRealDaddy: Don't be fearful towards a work being continued or adapted by a different author, sometimes they might even improve upon the original concept. |
| 761 | * {{Neologizer}}: Language is subjective and anyone can make it their own. |
| 762 | * NiceCharacterMeanActor: Unfortunately, some actors and actresses aren't as likable and charismatic as the characters that they play so well. |
| 763 | * NiceToTheWaiter: Treat everybody with respect e regardless of the type of job that they work. |
| 764 | * NobleBigotWithABadge: The best kind of authority is the kind that leaves their biases at home. |
| 765 | * PoliticallyIncorrectHero: Even if a person appears to be racist or intolerant towards a certain group, that doesn't stop them from having positive traits, and they might be genuinely misguided towards the group they oppose and even change for the better once they learn more about them. |
| 766 | * ProperlyParanoid: Sometimes that nagging feeling in the back of your neck is justified and it is better to be safe than sorry. |
| 767 | * PushoverParents: Just because you want to use the gentle parenting method towards your children doesn't mean that you have to sit back and allow your kids to get away with everything. As a parent, you must put your foot down and dish out healthy and effective ways of discipline so your kids can grow up to be respectful and healthy minded individuals. |
| 768 | * SevenDeadlySins: Know your bad habits. |
| 769 | * SevenHeavenlyVirtues: Know your good habits. |
| 770 | * StringTheory: It's good to keep your notes organized. |
| 771 | * SweetnessAversion: There is nothing wrong with inserting conflicts, scary moments or dark elements in your work, and the lack of them might even make a setting boring to watch. Variation is the key to a good art piece. |
| 772 | * ThatOneIndex: If you overcome every challenge the moment you begin to face it, [[ItsEasySoItSucks what's the point of playing the game?]] |
| 773 | * TooBleakStoppedCaring: Too many dark and/or disturbing elements can end up making your work meaningless to your viewers, a bit of idealism doesn't hurt your art, and in fact, might even improve it. |
| 774 | * TrueArtIsAncient: The past can be a good teacher. |
| 775 | * TrueArtIsAngsty: Art can make excellent therapy, both for the artist and its audience. |
| 776 | * TrueArtIsBoring: Just because you don't find something interesting doesn't mean no one else would. |
| 777 | * TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: Not all works of art have to spell out its message. Sometimes the best art is the kind that makes you think. |
| 778 | * UnclePennybags: Not all rich people are spoiled and mean. Some are actually pretty generous with their money. |
| 779 | * UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: Even if you're the protagonist, people won't want to root for you if you don't do anything to deserve it. |
| 780 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: A good idea can go horribly wrong if you are too dedicated to it at the expense of anything else. |
| 781 | [[/folder]] |
| 782 | |
| 783 | [[AC:Meta]] |
| 784 | * TroperTales: |
| 785 | ** Before you hit post, read over what you've written and ask yourself what kind of impression you're sending of yourself and the community you're a part of. |
| 786 | ** Looking for sympathy can tell you that you are not alone, but in the long run will not help you get over issues from your past. Find a competent therapist or self-therapy method and do whatever it takes to work things out. You are worth it. |
| 787 | * DarthWiki/WarpThatAesop, HardTruthAesop, CluelessAesop, BrokenAesop: |
| 788 | ** Don't just blindly follow a moral. Stop and think about the implications of the advice. There may be a hidden consequence. |
| 789 | ** DontShootTheMessage. A badly taught moral [[HitlerAteSugar may still be constructive]]. Ponder which aspects relate to RealLife and which don't (or shouldn't). |
| 790 | * [[SugarWiki/SweetExists Sugar Wiki]]: There is a good side to everything! |
| 791 | * [[DarthWiki/ThisExists Darth Wiki]]: The forces of '''evil''' can provide some pretty fun games! |
| 792 | * ZeroPercentApprovalRating [[Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease does not allow any Real Life examples.]] Know why? [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre Because no matter what you think, there will always be someone out there who likes you.]] |
| 793 | ** On the inverse, [[SomebodyDoesntLoveRaymond you can't please everybody]]. If you go out of your way to get the naysayers on board, you'll only lose the precious time you need to keep your fans happy. |
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