1 | * [[spoiler:AdHominem]]: A deep insight into the character of your opponent. |
2 | * [[spoiler:AmericansHateTingle]]: Something's cool in its home country, but unfortunately not somewhere else, where people refuse to give it a chance. |
3 | * [[spoiler:AnimalisticAbomination]]: An animal looks really cool. |
4 | ** [[spoiler:HumanoidAbomination]]: A person looks really cool. |
5 | ** [[spoiler:EldritchAbomination]]: It just looks really cool. |
6 | * [[spoiler:AssPull]]: A way for writers to explain complex plots without too much exposition. |
7 | * [[spoiler:AssimilationPlot]]: Fail-proof plot to unite all peoples and ensure that they are never lonely or in conflict with each other again. |
8 | * [[spoiler:AudienceAlienatingPremise]]: Proof that original, non-HighConcept ideas still manage to get produced. |
9 | * [[spoiler:AuthorTract]]: Authors share their personal beliefs with the viewers. |
10 | * [[spoiler:BadassDecay]]: Originally named after one of the most beloved characters in one of the most beloved shows of the Sci-fi genre. Involves an interesting and memorable change in a character. If it happens to a hero, it's often the result of some riveting or moving character development; if it happens to a villain, it makes life a little easier for the heroes. |
11 | * [[spoiler:BatheHerAndBringHerToMe]]: Promotes proper personal hygiene when one is a guest of an [[EvilOverlord important figure]]. |
12 | * [[spoiler:BigLippedAlligatorMoment]]: Something that is highly unpredictable but doesn't completely shunt the plotline off course. |
13 | * [[spoiler:BileFascination]]: Ensures that less popular works still get the attention they deserve. |
14 | * The late [[spoiler:Complain About Shows You Don't Like]]: Once one of the few pages on Website/TVTropes that let you [[BlatantLies freely express your opinions on fictional works]]. |
15 | * [[spoiler:CompleteMonster]]: A very effective villain. |
16 | * [[spoiler:CoversAlwaysLie]]: A way to make the work interesting even before someone buys it. |
17 | * [[spoiler:CurbStompBattle]]: A hero's victory is assured. |
18 | * [[spoiler:[[DarthWiki/ThisExists Darth Wiki]]]]: A DarkerAndEdgier TV Tropes on a dark, badass background color. |
19 | * [[spoiler:DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist]]: A game's way of telling you that it's okay to suck at video games. |
20 | * [[spoiler:DeathWorld]]: A land with many exotic animals and environments that you can [[TooDumbToLive interact with]]. So exhilarating, if you come there you'll never leave! |
21 | * [[spoiler:DesignatedVillain[=/=]DesignatedHero]]: Characters who force viewers to question the morality of the "heroes" and "villains." |
22 | * [[spoiler:DarthWiki/DethroningMomentOfSuck]]: Writers discuss single, game-changing moments in works. |
23 | * [[spoiler:DiedDuringProduction]]: |
24 | ** Long-term writer's block. |
25 | ** A great way to [[DeadArtistsAreBetter easily boost the popularity of your work]] and [[NeverSpeakIllOfTheDead get rid of all criticism]]. |
26 | * [[spoiler:DieForOurShip]]: The audience feels a character has done something far worse than anything a CompleteMonster could ever do. |
27 | * [[spoiler:DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale[=/=][[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnFemale Female on Female]]]]: They didn't get raped. |
28 | * [[spoiler:DracoInLeatherPants]]: Villain whose wrongful acts are rooted [[FreudianExcuse in a traumatic past]]. |
29 | * [[spoiler:DudeNotFunny]]: A reaction one may have to a joke. |
30 | * [[spoiler:EasyModeMockery]]: A game that encourages player improvement and trying challenges they wouldn't normally attempt. |
31 | * [[spoiler:EverybodyHatesMathematics]]: Simplicity is good. |
32 | * [[spoiler:ExecutiveMeddling]]: Fixing results of incompetence. |
33 | * [[spoiler:FakeDifficulty]]: The increasing of a game's challenge in unexpected and unconventional ways. |
34 | * [[spoiler:{{Filler}}]]: Writers never run out of ideas. |
35 | * [[spoiler:FixFic]]: Removing the DarthWiki/DethroningMomentOfSuck from your favorite work. |
36 | * [[spoiler:FlameWar]]: What often happens when two sides of a contentious issue sit down to discuss the issue. |
37 | * [[spoiler:ForTheEvulz]]: Motivation deeper than money or power. |
38 | * [[spoiler:ForcedLevelGrinding]]: Video game mechanic sure to prolong the player's enjoyment. |
39 | * [[spoiler:FranchiseKiller]]: The ultimate close of a beloved series. |
40 | * [[spoiler:GodwinsLaw]]: [[Series/HogansHeroes I'm no Nazi!]] |
41 | * [[spoiler:GoodGirlsAvoidAbortion]]: The quickest and easiest way to answer one of the biggest PlotHoles in a genre of works without getting too political or controversial. |
42 | * [[spoiler:InternetJerk]]: Witness the power of the internet in broadening the scope of conversations that would never happen in real life. |
43 | * [[spoiler:ItSucks]]: Succinct and to-the-point criticism. |
44 | ** [[spoiler:ItsEasySoItSucks]]: The belief that we all should seek out more challenge in video games. |
45 | *** [[spoiler: ItsHardSoItSucks]]: Not ''too'' much, though. Don't frustrate your players. |
46 | ** [[spoiler:ItsShortSoItSucks]]: The belief that video games need to be more epic. |
47 | ** [[spoiler:ItsPopularNowItSucks]]: A warning that something has become or is about to become a CashCowFranchise. |
48 | ** [[spoiler:TheyChangedItNowItSucks]]: Undeniable proof that change is bad. |
49 | *** [[spoiler:ItsTheSameNowItSucks]]: You fail originality forever. |
50 | ** [[spoiler:TheyCopiedItNowItSucks]]: Some great incentive to try out your own ideas. |
51 | * [[spoiler:{{Jerkass}}]]: This character might struggle in social contexts. |
52 | ** [[spoiler:JerkWithAHeartOfJerk]]: People misunderstood that there was a different side to them, but it turns out they were always showing their true color! |
53 | * [[spoiler:JumpingTheShark]]: When a series attempts something daring to keep it fresh and with the times. |
54 | * [[spoiler:LastMinuteHookup]]: The author resolves the romantic loose ends of a story rather than leave things up in the air. |
55 | * [[spoiler:LogicalFallacies]]: All the tools you need to win any internet argument. |
56 | * [[spoiler:MarySue / MartyStu]]: The sweetest and[[strike:/or]] most Badass character to grace fiction. Completely unstoppable, everyone falls head over heels for him or her, and overall the go-to guy or girl for any -- and we mean ''any'' -- problem you have. |
57 | ** [[spoiler:AntiSue]]: A deeply flawed character always manages to get what they want in-spite of their flaws and people still love them a lot despite having flaws most people would judge them for. |
58 | ** [[spoiler:VillainSue]]: An extremely powerful villain who serves as quite the challenge for the heroes. |
59 | * [[spoiler:MisterSeahorse]]: A popular romantic FanFiction premise, in which two StarCrossedLovers defy societal norms and push themselves [[SerialEscalation to ever greater heights]] to fully consummate their love and form a true family. |
60 | * [[spoiler:MoralEventHorizon]]: A character-[[BeyondRedemption defining]] moment. |
61 | * [[spoiler:{{Narm}}]]: Finding comedy in the most serious moments. |
62 | * [[spoiler:NauseaFuel]]: Repeated viewings of this could help you lose weight. |
63 | * [[spoiler:NightmareFuel]]: Unique imagery that you'll probably remember even in your deepest sleep. |
64 | * [[spoiler:NintendoHard]]: A video game that's challenging and keeps you coming back for more. |
65 | * [[spoiler:NoGuyWantsToBeChased]]: A good reason as to why women never ask out men. |
66 | * [[spoiler:OnlyTheCreatorDoesItRight]]: Fans give great respect to the original creators of a work. |
67 | * [[spoiler:ParanoiaFuel]]: A reminder to be more alert. |
68 | * [[spoiler:PerverseSexualLust]]: Admiration of a fictional character. |
69 | ** [[spoiler:RuleThirtyFour]]: The ultimate way of showing passion for a [[PerverseSexualLust beloved fictional character]]. |
70 | *** Alternately, a much-persecuted alternative lifestyle. |
71 | *** [[spoiler:RuleThirtyFourCreatorReactions]]: The creator for your loved work shows their feelings on your creation. You should feel proud! |
72 | * [[spoiler:PoliceAreUseless]]: Learning the hard way that you will sometimes have to do things yourself. |
73 | * [[spoiler:PressXToDie]]: A fancy way to exit the game. |
74 | * [[spoiler:PressXToNotDie]]: A video game mechanic that will keep you on your toes. |
75 | * [[spoiler:PsychoLesbian]]: An eccentric but fun loving girlfriend who will never leave you for someone else. |
76 | * [[spoiler:RageQuit]]: A dramatic acceptance of one's defeat. |
77 | * [[spoiler:RubberBandAI]]: Computer adjusts itself to suit your skill level. |
78 | * [[spoiler:TheScrappy]]: A character with tons of development potential. |
79 | ** [[spoiler:AlasPoorScrappy]]: A moment where everyone regrets hating on a character. |
80 | ** [[spoiler:DamselScrappy]]: A DamselInDistress that doesn't need to be saved. |
81 | ** [[spoiler:EthnicScrappy]]: A character that teaches people why racial stereotypes are bad. |
82 | ** [[spoiler:ReplacementScrappy]]: A character that proves not everyone can be replaced. |
83 | ** [[spoiler:RescusedFromTheScrappyHeap]]: What happens when a character finally gets the development they needed. |
84 | ** [[spoiler:ScrappyMechanic]]: A video game mechanic with tons of development potential. |
85 | ** [[spoiler:ScrappyWeapon]]: A video game weapon with tons of development potential. |
86 | ** [[spoiler:TakeThatScrappy]]: A moment where a character gets what they deserve. |
87 | ** [[spoiler:TemporaryScrappy]]: A character that could have done potential damage, but was dealt with before anything bad could happen. |
88 | * [[spoiler:ShootTheShaggyDog]]: An undeniably tragic ending. |
89 | * [[spoiler:SmugSnake]]: A confident villain. |
90 | * [[spoiler:DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible]]: A work with room for improvement. |
91 | * [[spoiler:SoOkayItsAverage]]: A work that has managed to provide some enjoyment and not be an absolute catastrophe. |
92 | * [[spoiler:StrawmanHasAPoint]]: The losing side of a debate isn't completely wrong. |
93 | * [[spoiler:StupidSexyFlanders]]: PerverseSexualLust with a unique twist. |
94 | * [[spoiler:TakeThat]]: Individuals provide their negative opinions on others through subtle [[PotHole links]] and phrases. |
95 | ** Or: People don't waste time on writing lenghty {{Author Filibuster}}s. |
96 | * [[spoiler:TearJerker]]: Makes you feel more connected to the story/characters. Stops stories from falling into SweetnessAversion. |
97 | * [[spoiler:UncertainAudience]]: An attempt at MultipleDemographicAppeal. |
98 | * [[spoiler:UnintentionalUncannyValley]]: When animation reaches photorealism. |
99 | * [[spoiler: UnfortunateImplications]]: A work has more to say about controversial subjects than the author could have imagined. |
100 | * [[spoiler:UnpleasableFanbase]]: Your fans are always hungry for more! |
101 | * [[spoiler:WellIntentionedExtremist]]: Someone who sees a problem and is determined to solve it [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans as best they can]], come hell or high water. |
102 | * [[spoiler:WhatTheHellHero]]: The nobly-intended, audacious acts of the hero are denounced by his cowardly, incapable and self-righteous "friends". |
103 | * [[spoiler:WordOfDante]]: Trustworthy pieces of canon information from a reliable source. |
104 | * [[spoiler:WouldntHitAGirl]]: A tradition that reduces domestic violence. |
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