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4	''Moon Sticks'' is a series of ''Anime/SailorMoon'' comic strips written by [[http://chibi-jennifer.deviantart.com/ Chibi Jennifer]], drawn in an adorable chibi style. From the comic's inception in 2009, these four-frame comic strips {{discuss\|ed}}, {{lampshade\|d}}, and poke fun at the perplexing situations and inconsistencies of the [[Anime/SailorMoon original anime]] in a light-hearted and humorous way.
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8	* AffectionateParody: It's clear from the website that Chibi Jennifer is a big ''Sailor Moon'' fan, as well as the URL/name of the comic,[[note]]"Moon Sticks" = Sailor Moon's transformation pen[[/note]] but that doesn't mean that she'll hold back on mocking her favorite series.
9	* ArtEvolution: The comic was drawn in black-and-white until strip #64.
10	* AwesomeButImpractical: Sailor Mars fighting in her CombatStilettos. The moment her team's back is turned, she slips off her heels and rubs her feet, which are covered in blisters.
11	* BreakingTheFourthWall: Zoisite's Sailor Moon disguise in Season 1 works better here for a reason: [[http://moonsticks.org/1-sailormoon-stolen-identity/ the comic is monochromatic]].
12	* BribingYourWayToVictory: The strip [[http://moonsticks.org/80-sailormoondrops-comic-taxedo-mask/ "Taxedo Mask"]] parodies the (now-defunct) tie-in mobile game ''Sailor Moon Drops'' in the way Tuxedo Mask asks for a payment of gems before rescuing Sailor Moon.
13	* CharacterCheck: Chibi Jennifer's strips often keep character consistency that is occasionally overlooked in the anime. For example, Sailor Jupiter prepares to use Supreme Thunder but is interrupted by Usagi (as Sailor Moon) screaming because she has a FearOfThunder (which was the plot of one episode).
14	* ClarkKenting: Parodied to the max in [[http://moonsticks.org/64-the-naked-truth/ issue 64]], in which Mamoru points out that the SailorFuku costume is just a [[{{Stripperific}} skimpier]] version of Usagi's {{Joshikousei}} school uniform.
15	* DisappearedDad: Played for laughs when Kenji-papa overhears Usagi asking Luna if she had a father in her past life (as Princess Serenity of the Silver Millennium). Of course, he doesn't hear the whole conversation, so he assumes his daughter doesn't know who he is.
16	* DoesThisMakeMeLookFat: Queen Beryl asks this to Kunzite [[http://moonsticks.org/2-kunzites-daily-job/ in issue 2]]. He hesitates, then responds with a little white lie.
17	* DudeWheresMyRespect: Usagi's old school friend Naru is briefly mentioned when Usagi explains that her family fled the city after too many kidnappings. Umino's face appears in the corner, looking offended, to remind Usagi that ''he'' also went through ChuckCunninghamSyndrome as well, but Usagi doesn't notice (it was most likely [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall for the reader]], though).
18	* FauxHorrific: [[https://moonsticks.org/60-outer-senshi-terrible-premonition/ The Outer Senshis' terrible premonitions]] include Sailor Pluto's watch battery running out.
19	* FrillyUpgrade:
20	** Parodies the show (who was one of, if not, the TropeMakers of the trope) for doing this [[http://moonsticks.org/17-sailor-moons-amazing-transformation in issue 17]], until the outfit gets too heavy.
21	** {{Inverted\|Trope}} in [[http://moonsticks.org/76-crystal-moon-tiara-power-up/ in issue 76]] where, after growing for a few panels, her tiara gets a Frilly ''Downgrade''.
22	--->'''Sailor Moon:''' It's like it never happened.
23	* HideYourLesbians: Involving Haruka and Michiru, specifically in reference to the original English dub which turned them from lesbians into cousins [[DubText without removing the romantic tones]]. In the strip, a [[HeteronormativeCrusader mother]] tries to convince her child that the girls are cousins, but the kid, seeing them clearly cuddling in a romantic manner, decides that they're [[KissingCousins lesbian cousins]].
24	* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: Constantly discusses the anime's DamselInDistress cliche:
25	** [[http://moonsticks.org/70-mamoru-belongs-to-me/ Issue 70]] points out how many villains ([[AndZoidberg and Chibiusa]]) have kidnapped/become enamored with Mamoru. Then it got a [[http://moonsticks.org/71-and-for-those-who-missed-out/ sequel]].
26	** [[http://moonsticks.org/77-watch-out-mamo-chan-usagis-love-interests/ A few issues later]], Usagi's version was uploaded.
27	* LineOfSightName: Its use in the first episode of ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal'' is parodied in one strip. When Luna meows at the moon to help Usagi come up with her code name, the name she chooses is… "Sailor Meow".
28	* MerchandiseDriven: Not the comic itself, but the strip [[http://moonsticks.org/78-sailor-moon-fans-be-like-20th-anniversary-merchandise/ "Sailor Moon Fans Be Like"]] parodies the insane amount of merchandise made since the show's [[MilestoneCelebration 20th anniversary]].
29	* NoSell: This happens to Sailor Mercury, who learns that the MonsterOfTheWeek she's fighting is weak to everything but bubbles... only ''after'' using her [[MakingASplash Shabon Spray]] attack on it.
30	* PermaStubble: Moonlight Knight has this when he unmasks himself in front of Sailor Moon.
31	--> [[spoiler:'''Mamoru''']]: [[LampshadeHanging I would have shaved if I had known you'd see my face today.]]
32	* PutOnABus: The strip "Where's Naru-chan?" {{lampshade\|s}} Naru's absence from part of the Sailor Stars season. Before fleeing town, she had mentioned something about constantly being attacked by [[MonsterOfTheWeek monsters]].
33	** [[TheBusCameBack And then Naru came back]] when she heard about victims turning into Sailor Senshi.
34	** The strip [[http://moonsticks.org/32-outer-senshi-missing-from-supers/ "Missing From SuperS"]] starts with Haruka and Michiru complaining how they were cut out of the [=SuperS=] season in favour of giving Chibiusa more screen time. Then they get joined by Setsuna who, as they lampshade, [[spoiler:[[UnexplainedRecovery was supposed to have died in the previous season]]]].
35	* SpinAttack: {{Subverted\|Trope}} and PlayedForLaughs when Sailor Moon tries to perform her [[http://moonsticks.org/66-moon-spiral-heart-attack-comic/ "Moon Spiral Heart Attack"]], only to smack into a pole mid-spin.
36	* ThisLoserIsYou: One issue had Usagi buying enough ''Sailor Moon'' merchandise to [[TrashOfTheTitans bury her in a room]]. Considering the issue was released at the time of ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal''[='=]s announcement/release, the strip is clearly mocking ''Sailor Moon'' fan sensibility.
37	* TokyoIsTheCenterOfTheUniverse: Jadeite attempted to defy this, but Queen Beryl claims that it'd be too expensive to infiltrate anywhere else on Earth that Usagi doesn't live.
38	* TransformationIsAFreeAction: {{Subverted\|Trope}} in [[http://moonsticks.org/39-usagi-amazing-transformation-henshin/ issue 39]], in which Usagi's TransformationSequence is so long that [[spoiler: Naru winds up dying in captivity]].
39	** [[http://moonsticks.org/3-tuxedo-mask-to-the-rescue/ In a similar, non-magical vein]], Tuxedo Mask takes so long preparing and waiting for the right moment that by the time he shows up for the battle, Sailor Mars had already taken care of everything.
40	* UnexplainedRecovery: [[http://moonsticks.org/32-outer-senshi-missing-from-supers/ In issue 32]], Sailor Pluto/Setsuna suddenly appears in Haruka and Michiru's living room as they are moaning about not being allowed to appear in the [=SuperS=] season. They are expectantly shocked.
41	-->'''Haruka:''' Didn't you ''die'' last season?! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Sailor Pluto died in a helicopter explosion in the grand finale of season three[[/labelnote]]
42	-->'''Setsuna:''' ''[FaceFault]'' You're right...
43	* UranusIsShowing: Sailor Star Healer once mocked Sailor Uranus's name, in response to Uranus cackling at the attack Star Gentle [[HehHehYouSaidX Uterus]].
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