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2	[[caption-width-right:350:The Virtual Reality Show logo designed by Lumi]]
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4	->''Hey guys and welcome back to...the Virtual Reality Show! Where we talk about any and all things related to virtual reality inside...virtual reality! I'm your host, PHIA!''
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6	'''The Virtual Reality Show''' ('''TVRS''' for short) is a web series created by Sophia "PHIA" Bollinger. It is unique in that is filmed using a combination of virtual reality tools such as [=VirtualCast=] and [=VRChat=]. A typical episode involves PHIA speaking in front of a camera while in virtual reality about any variety of different topics such as achieving immortal life to the various practical applications of virtual reality. PHIA also runs a Twitch channel where she often plays games and explores the worlds of [=VRChat=].
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8	Frequently making an appearance in the Twitch channel is the Monstercat artist Protostar ([[MemeticMutation yes THE Protostar]]). Protostar is responsible for audio management of TVRS. Currently, PHIA and Protostar are in a relationship.
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10	The Virtual Reality Show exists across multiple platforms:
11	* [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMBpWfWUd3xlcOxrot_neA YouTube]] - The primary outlet where the series' main episodes are delivered.
12	* [[https://www.twitch.tv/phiabunny Twitch]] - Where PHIA's streams take place
13	* [[https://tvrswiki.net/ph/Main_Page TVRS Wiki]] - A companion site with additional information about TVRS and its lore.
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16	!!This work contains examples of:
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22	* TheAce: Protostar is responsible for audio management, and he frequently helps PHIA with tech support during streams.
23	* AbsentMindedProfessor: PHIA tends to be like this during Twitch streams.
24	* {{Angrish}}: PHIA makes a lot of strange sounds when getting angry during streams.
25	* {{Animesque}}: PHIA takes the appearance of an anime character although she is actually American.
26	* AnnoyingLaugh: PHIA tends to snort and squeal when she laughs although most viewers find it hilarious rather than annoying.
27	** [[BlatantLies "I don't snort! I don't know what you're talking about! I don't snort! I don't snort! Shut up!"]]
28	* AscendedFanGirl: PHIA made fan [=VRChat=] avatars of both Music/PorterRobinson and Jacksfilms. Both of these fan models were used by them.
29	* [[ASMRVideo ASMR]]: Viewers can redeem channel points for PHIA to whisper a message. There was also an ASMR stream.
30	* AudienceParticipation: Viewers are sometimes given the chance to ask questions in the Q&A videos as well as participate in polls during streams.
31	* BigEater: One of the Twitch redemptions can be used to request PHIA to take a huge sip of water. Viewers can also order food for her on stream.
32	** Taken to the next level when PHIA downs three whole bottles of water during her Subathon. HilarityEnsues when Ventus sent her a video playing the sound of running water.
33	* BlowingARaspberry: PHIA does this often alongside a dab.
34	* BrainBleach - PHIA's reaction upon visiting a [=VRChat=] world known as "The Zoo". Many strange eldritch creatures inhabited that world.
35	* BunnyEarsLawyer: Pretty much everyone who has worked on TVRS. Despite their quirks, they are very good at what they do.
36	* ButtMonkey: PHIA is often on the receiving end of pranks from Protostar and the audience. She remains in good spirits though.
37	* TheCameo: Drumsy has visited PHIA's streams on some occasions.
38	* CloudCuckooLander - Not only PHIA and Protostar but more or less the whole TVRS Community. Everyone just rolls with it.
39	* ClusterFBomb: It is rare for PHIA to swear in the main episodes, but she frequently drops the f-bomb during Twitch streams. Most exemplified in the Five Nights at Freddy's VR stream.
40	* {{Contortionist}}: PHIA is highly flexible. She occasionally demonstrates her flexibility by bending her arms in a certain way.
41	* CuteClumsyGirl: It is not uncommon for PHIA to trip on her cord in VR or stumble over.
42	* {{Cyberpunk}}: The style of clothes PHIA's models tend to use. The PHIA's Apartment world is also cyberpunk themed.
43	* DamselInDistress: In Protophia lore, PHIA was kidnapped by an evil wizard named Rark.
44	* DrunkOnMilk: Happened to PHIA after drinking three whole bottles of water.
45	** "Is this how people feel when they down a whole bunch of beer?"
46	* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Earlier episodes of TVRS have a significantly different audio and visual quality than later ones.
47	** Earlier streams recorded with an Oculus Rift S have that headset's distinctive lower quality audio.
48	* ExpandedUniverse: TVRS contains an extensive lore as well as its own companion fantasy universe known as Protophia.
49	* FertileFeet: Occurs in the Protophia lore where when the goddess Pheetri touches down on the earth.
50	* {{Gasshole}}: PHIA's burp sound, also known as the "phurp", is the Twitch notification sound used for donations. It is not uncommon for her to actually burp on stream.
51	* GenkiGirl: PHIA is highly energetic and expressive especially during Twitch streams.
52	* GenreBusting: PHIA is different from most vtubers who tend to roleplay as if they were a different character. PHIA specifically makes a point that there is little distinction between her real and virtual self. To make a point further, while the episodes are mostly filmed in VR, there are occasional live action segments with PHIA showing her face directly.
53	%%* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Please check the trope page to make sure your example fits the current definition.
54	* HalloweenEpisode: PHIA dressed up with a Halloween-themed avatar during her Luigi's Mansion 3 stream.
55	* HeroicSacrifice: In Protophia lore, Pheetri sacrifices herself to protect the world from the evil god Zampos.
56	* IHaveManyNames: PHIA is also known as the Queen of Mars, the reincarnation of the Goddess of Pheet, the Phoot Overlord, and many more.
57	* InkSuitActor: The premise of PHIA's character. Her model as well as the various outfits that are equipped are intended to resemble her real world self.
58	* InterfaceScrew: Occurs in some episodes where the visuals purposely glitch out.
59	* TheInternetIsForPorn: The episode on how people "do it" in VR is one of the most viewed videos on the channel.
60	* JumpScare: During the Five Nights at Freddy's VR stream, viewers could redeem the ability to scare PHIA with notification sounds.
61	** Happened unintentionally during the ASMR stream when Krayfishkarl sent PHIA some beans via Treatstream. PHIA had not disabled the notification sound for receiving food, thus causing the sound to play very loudly compared to the rest of the stream's volume.
62	* KudzuPlot: The lore behind the PHIA family tree is extraordinarily complicated. [=AngelicWaffles=] is simultaneously PHIA's daughter and her mother.
63	* ManOfAThousandVoices: Both PHIA and Protostar do a lot of different impressions during streams. Protostar is particularly well-known for his Peter Griffin and Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions.
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67	* OnceAnEpisode: All episodes share nearly the exact same intro and outro phrases.
68	* OohMeAccentsSlipping: PHIA often speaks in a fake Russian accent but usually slips after a short time. During her subathon stream, she spoke in a fake Russian accent for an hour frequently lapsing into a fake Italian accent.
69	* OnlySaneMan: New members of the TVRS community who are unaware of the lore and culture tend to be this.
70	* {{Pixellation}}: PHIA blurs out her feet in photos and videos of herself as a parody of the foot fetish.
71	* PrecisionFStrike: Occurs in the episode where PHIA compares the Valve Index and Oculus Rift S. This was her reaction when describing the quality of the Oculus Rift S microphone.
72	** "The other major problem I had was with the mic. Frankly, the mic was shit! "
73	* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: Protostar's cat Roxy making an occasional appearance.
74	** Protostar's character as a floating blue ball of flame is sometimes portrayed this way.
75	* RunningGag - There are plenty of running jokes in TVRS. To name a few:
76	** Classic Ronni
77	** Floonarb
78	** Pheet
79	** PHIA sound effects
80	** Poggers
81	** Who's Protostar?
82	* ShoutOut: In the PHIA's apartment [=VRChat=] world, there's a neon sign advertising seafood. It is shaped like the logo of Krayfish Entertainment.
83	* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism: TVRS falls squarely on the idealistic side of things.
84	* SpecialGuest: The main episodes frequently feature special guests that range from experts in virtual reality development to other fellow vtubers.
85	** PHIA was a special guest herself in other works such as Disrupt and [=ThatOneRebel=]'s streams.
86	* SongParody: A running trend in the TVRS Community is to take samples of PHIA's voice and create songs out of them known as PHIA remixes. There exists a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BkwfqyQpzg&ab_channel=KrayfishKarl full length parody of Galaxies by Protostar]] as well.
87	* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The proper way to write PHIA's name is in all caps. Additionally, a running joke is swapping out the letter "f" for a "ph".
88	* {{Spoonerism}}: PHIA occasionally does this on accident during streams.
89	* ThisIsGonnaSuck: PHIA's reaction to playing Phasmophobia for the first time.
90	* ToiletHumour: Both Protostar and PHIA are no strangers to making these sorts of jokes intentionally or otherwise.
91	* TradeMarkFavoriteFood: PHIA really likes beans.
92	* UnusualEuphemism: The term "floonarb" replaces references to sex to be more compliant with [=YouTube=]'s monetization policies. This took off as a running joke of its own.
93	* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: The lore is very complicated and with strange happenings, yet it is often just accepted as that. The joke is that LampshadeHanging is deliberately averted.
94	* VerbalTic: PHIA may occasionally spout out "Ah Guh Guh" or some variant when in the middle of physical activity.
95	* {{Yandere}}: Played for laughs. PHIA will frequently proclaim that Protostar belongs to her and her alone.
96	* YourMindMakesItReal: A concept covered in the phantom touch episode.
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