Line #32 WebOriginal/HabitualLineCrosser


1	Habitual Line Crosser is a WebOriginal [[https://www.youtube.com/@habitual_linecrosser Youtube channel]] that [[{{RippedFromTheHeadlines}} parodies the news and current events]] by portraying various countries and military equipment talking and arguing with each other. With basic animation (mostly the creator superimposing his own eyes and lips on the relevant images), the channel relies on unexpectedly deep research, off-the-wall RapidFireComedy, and [[SelfDeprecation self-admittedly poor accents]] to characterize vehicles and nations alike and offer a geopolitical view that is both informative and hilarious.
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3	!!This Youtube channel includes examples of:
4	* AxCrazy:
5	** The F-22 is portrayed as one ''bloodthirsty'' piece of equipment that has been itching for an actual air-to-air kill for so long its mind is tearing at the seams. It practically ''begs'' potential enemies to try and start shit so it can blow them out of the sky.
6	** The B-1 Lancer is even ''worse'', an outright [[PracticallyJoker pastiche]] of Creator/HeathLedger's Joker from ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
7	--->'''B-1:''' Do you see these bombs? ''Do you wanna know where I got 'em?''
8	* BerserkButton: While any nation would be understandably pissed off by its navy (military or merchant) being attacked, the USA's particular reactions to others "touching the boats" is treated as this. Japan is quick to warn ''everyone'' involved not to do so, and Yemen gets to find out the hard way.
9	-->'''USA:''' All you had to do was ''not'' touch the boats and keep your hands to yourself but ''no''. You chucklefucks didn't wanna listen to reason. So now, you get to deal with the repercussions of your actions.
10	* BigBrotherInstinct: The F-15 is protective of his 5th generation younger siblings the F-22 and F-35. He also encourages his younger brother the F-16 before the latter gives his introduction speech.
11	* BloodKnight: Just about ''every'' piece of military equipment the USA operates counts, especially the airplanes. At best, they're professional but proud of what they do. At worst, they border on murderous psychosis barely reined in by Uncle Sam's leash.
12	** Also most countries, especially [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpq62Z38mKk Poland]].
13	* BrainsVersusBrawn: The theme of the SiblingRivalry between the brawny F-22 and the brainy F-35.
14	* CharacterCatchphrase: The F-22: "Would you intercept me? I'd intercept me...".
15	** Also the F-15: "104 and O, look out below."
16	* CrazyPrepared:
17	** USA.
18	---> '''USA:''' God, our spending is out of control...
19	** Also Poland, who is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUJ7CnU6hA8 building up]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soauoOMVCio his military]] in anticipation of a conflict with Russia.
20	--->'''England:''' Bloody hell! Poland, what are you preparing for!?
21	--->'''Poland:''' To ''win.''
22	* DecemberDecemberRomance: The B-52 when [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq_EXWZaGQ8 he meets]] an AN-225.
23	* TheDreaded: Several examples.
24	** Canada. He has committed so many war crimes, half of the Geneva Conventions are a list of things he did in previous wars. Few countries want to find out what new atrocities he might add to the list if they have to fight him.
25	---> '''Canada:''' Oh yeah there bud. ''Geneva suggestions.''
26	---> '''[[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zD8N6ddCQo0 Also Canada]]:''' I'm [[UsefulNotes/CanadianAccents aboot]] to stop saying sorry.
27	** The F-22, an air-to-air interceptor so powerful, he has never got any kills since all enemy aircraft are too afraid to try and face him in combat. The US even has a law on the books banning the export of the 22 to other countries.
28	---> '''F-22:''' I am the scariest thing with wings that has existed since the Cretaceous period. Every time somebody met me in the air, they ran away.
29	** When England [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMMdS3vyohs lets slip]] that an American [[SemperFi USMC unit]] canceled their birthday ball, this provokes a MassOhCrap from Japan, Iraq, Germany, Australia, and even ''Canada''. Only [[BloodKnight Poland]] expresses happiness at the possibility.
30	* {{Eagleland}}: USA and his various states portray both categories of American stereotypes.
31	* EruditeStoner: The aircraft carriers America [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kSjPx0pdWg sends]] to the Mediterranean.
32	* FrankenVehicle: The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecaYxjWMwiI FrankenSAMs]] America built from various surface-to-air missile systems that he has been hoarding over the last hundred years.
33	* MakeTheBearAngryAgain: Since this takes place during the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine Russian invasion of Ukraine ]], Russia trades barbs with Ukraine and the NATO countries.
34	* NationalStereotypes: Just about every country featured gets a stereotypical accent and mannerism. Also some US states.
35	* OldSoldier: The B-52 is treated this way. It has been around for a ''while'', and continues being used in various operations, always getting more upgrades to stay in the race and always ready for another bombing run. Maybe a little ''too'' ready in fact.
36	-->'''B-52:''' I started a war in Afghanistan, I started Desert Storm, and I told you sons'a bitches: By God, I'll start the next one.
37	* OnlyInFlorida: Florida's [[PlanetOfHats hat]].
38	* PapaWolf: While the USA and its war machines are generally ''very'' protective of their own, The B-52 "Grandpa" BUFF might be the most prominent. The very moment it [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sE3M33roo heard a rumor someone might've shot down an F-22]], someone that's practically its kid:
39	-->'''B-52:''' [[TranquilFury Well, I guess that just about settles it]]. They fucked with the kid. Now I'm about to make that entire country uninhabitable ''for the next 3000 years''.
40	* RealLifeWritesThePlot
41	* RippedFromTheHeadlines: Most of the videos involve the countries and/or their military equipment arguing over recent news events.
42	* SoProudOfYou: Happens several times, both [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHDclEHgUsQ between]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozj13c1wHus planes]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftiioAvH3ug between countries]].
43	* StraightManAndWiseGuy: USA and his father England frequently have this dynamic, with England being the straight man and America being the wiseguy.
44	* TheUnintelligible: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEqgyUpuSQE Louisiana ]]. Neither the USA nor any of his other states can understand him. France has to translate him for America (and for the audience).

Context WebOriginal / HabitualLineCrosser