* AffectionateParody: Both in regards to anime tropes and the fans of anime.
* AluminumChristmasTrees: The merman ornaments Grandma Rosa gives to the girls really do exist. And yes, [[http://www.amazon.com/Candy-Merman-Mermaid-Christmas-Ornament/dp/B003FCL9EG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327391024&sr=8-1 they look ]] [[http://www.amazon.com/December-Diamonds-Martini-Chested-Hottie/dp/B002ZFW67S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1327391024&sr=8-4 every bit]] [[http://www.amazon.com/December-Diamonds-Biceps-Workout-Ornament/dp/B003FCLG1M/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1327391024&sr=8-13 as ugly]] [[http://www.amazon.com/December-Turnencoff-Ornament--revealing-Abs-Stethoscope/dp/B004J6RER8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1327391024&sr=8-14 in real life.]]
* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments:
** [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2010-09-01 The]] Creator/SatoshiKon tribute.
** Also, [[http://cdn02.animenewsnetwork.com/images/cms/anime-news-nina/68017/comic-193.jpg the final strip]].
* EnsembleDarkhorse: [[CoolOldLady Grandma]] [[YaoiFangirl Rosa]].
* HilariousInHindsight: In one StoryArc, Nina, Seth, and Andy try to stop a ''ComicStrip/TheFamilyCircus'' movie from being made. Now, [[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/justice-league-crisis-on-two-earths/news/1926121/weekly_ketchup_live_action_justice_league_movie_slated_for_2015/ it really is being made into a movie.]]
* {{Squick}}:
** [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2007-11-07 Quick,]] somebody get out the BrainBleach.
** A fangirl of Jerry Morgan loves the prize she has from him.....a bag with his poop in it.
* TearJerker:
** [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2010-09-01 The]] Creator/SatoshiKon tribute.
** Also, [[http://cdn02.animenewsnetwork.com/images/cms/anime-news-nina/68017/comic-193.jpg the final strip]].
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