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FridgeHorror:
* The castle in Wall Sina is shown to be ''much'' taller than the other three walls. [[spoiler: If they're made of Colossal Titans, [[http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/q/image/1366/67/1366678129806.jpg then what's in the castle walls?]]]]
* When Wall Maria fell, it's stated that 10,000 people or more were devoured. A year later, the government forced 250,000 refugees and soldiers to take part in an [[BlatantLies operation]] to reclaim lost territory. All but 100 died. All that death, because of [[spoiler: two 11-year old children and a deluded 12-year old]].
--> [[spoiler: '''Reiner:''']] We were just stupid kids that didn't understand anything.
* Episode 9 notes that the attack on Trost was so devastating because the Survey Corps were out on an assignment at the time, leaving the most experienced soldiers elsewhere when the proverbial shit hit the fan. The timing couldn't have been worse. [[spoiler: The infiltrators knew this, and probably used it to their advantage to maximize the death toll]].
* The Titans [[spoiler: in the Walls]] may or may not be sentient. If they are, that means they've been trapped for over a century and unable to do [[AndIMustScream anything]]. Little surprise that Pastor Nick is so terrified if that's the case.
** It might be slightly better in the sense that [[spoiler: being deprived of sunlight, they were probably asleep, or whatever stasis they have instead of sleep... but slightly worse, if that one who briefly woke up somehow changes back into its human form, still inside the wall. No one would know, and it's going to mean bad, bad things the day someone prove dumb or bold enough and lifts up that tarp to check.]]
* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Krista whenever she's nice to him gets infinitely more creepy when it turns out he thinks she ''[[StalkerWithACrush likes him]]'', but this is part of his overall delusional state concerning himself]]. Though it's a possibility that he's simply messing with Ymir.
** In fact, just... everything concerning [[spoiler: Reiner]] with the revelation that he's been completely insane the whole time.
* The whole scene of Eren and Armin talking to Reiner and Bertolt about their past. [[spoiler: When confronted about it after TheReveal, Bertolt coldly states that he thought Eren having to watch his mother being eaten was [[LackOfEmpathy unfortunate]].]]
** This seems to be a point of contention in different translations. [[spoiler: That line has also been translated as "I felt sorry for you." Still cold, but it implies Bertolt isn't incapable of empathy.]]
* So, uh. The nape of the neck is considered erotic in Japanese culture. [[{{Squick}} Have fun with that.]]
** [[GoMadFromTheRevelation klsaklsdklsdklad.]]


FridgeBrilliance:
* Bertolt almost always has an awkward look about him. [[spoiler: He's probably not used to infiltrating the ranks of humans as opposed to Reiner and Annie.]]
* In the side story about Ilse Langner, why does the Deviant react that way towards her? [[spoiler: Because she looks like Ymir, with the same black hair and freckles.]]
** And when it finally ''does'' kill her? [[spoiler:It's because she's gotten frustrated with it and lashed out at it. Ymir is usually very calm and snarky. That's how it realized that Ilse wasn't Ymir.]]
* Reiner and Bertolt look younger than they should have, in Reiner's flashback to when he witnessed a Titan devour his friend. [[spoiler: It's because it happened prior to them breaching the Wall and infiltrating the human ranks.]]
* Why does the Colossal Titan appear on the exact day that Eren graduates from his training, five years after it's first appearance? [[spoiler: Because the Colossal Titan is Bertolt, another of the Trainees graduating and being inducted into the military. It's the first time he's had the freedom to access the Wall without arousing suspicion]].
* Zoë's Titans were named "Sonny" and "Bean". Sure sounds a lot like legendary Scottish cannibal [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean Sawney Bean]].
* When Connie brings up [[spoiler:what his group saw in his DoomedHometown]], Reiner tells him to be quiet, and Ymir jokes around to take his mind off of it, something Reiner asks her to keep doing so he won't worry. Since Reiner is the TeamDad, we can understand why. [[spoiler:When TheReveal about him and Bertolt comes around, however, it becomes clear that his main concern was keeping Connie from thinking about the Titan on his house that resembled his mother and even greeted him like a mother would. Note how he only tells Connie to stop talking about it when ''that'' part of the story comes up.]]
* Whose idea is it to [[spoiler:save the rogue Titan]], and who pipes up in favor? [[spoiler:Reiner and Annie, respectively. Annie even appears to be addressing Bertolt behind her when she says that the Titan could prove to be an ally.]]
* The Titan[[spoiler: forms of all the known Titan Shifters]] bear at least some resemblance to [[spoiler:their human form]]. The Dancing Titan [[spoiler:has Ymir's black hair]]. The Female Titan [[spoiler:shares Annie's CleopatraNose]]. The Armored Titan [[spoiler:shares not only Reiner's hairstyle, but even his HeroicBuild]]. The Colossal Titan is able to peek over the wall [[spoiler:and Bertolt is 6'3]]. Finally, the Abnormal Titan [[spoiler:has the same wild-eyed look as Eren]].
** Interestingly, the Colossal Titan is the closest of them to having the UncannyValley disproportionate appearance typical of Titans. [[spoiler: This may hint towards Bertolt's claims that he has "no will of his own" and therefore has less of a sense of self than the others]].
* Marco looked remarkably relaxed and peaceful for someone [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe bitten in half]] by a Titan during battle. The other corpses were all twisted into unnatural positions, or had frozen looks of horror on their faces. [[spoiler: It's likely he was already dead when the Titan ate him, and Annie murdered him when she stole his gear]].
* Why did the Colossal Titan kick the wall instead of punching it ? Possibly because [[spoiler: there was another Colossal Titan there]] but also, look at its body. On the rare ocassion in which we see it in full view, its body proportions are very inhuman: its torso is too thick and his legs are ''huge'', with a head much too small to fit in his body and thin, elongated arms. Its legs are obviously so thick to support its own weight and to have enough balance as not to fall immediately, but i probably also means that his legs are ''much'' more destructive than his arms.
* You know that [[http://calorescence.tumblr.com/image/51450703198 one image]] of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like runes? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.
** So what does it say? [[spoiler: "People fleeing their homes due to the appearance of the Titans. Unable to match the overwhelming force of the Titans, humanity was forced to sail to a new world. At this time, most of humanity had been annihilated, but the majority of this was at the hands of their fellow humans. Those who gained passage aboard the ships were only a small fraction composed of the rich and powerful. The voyage was rough; about half [of the ships?] vanished without reaching the other shore. In the new world, great walls had originally been prepared. This new continent, we shall revere as sacred. Within these walls are the ideals of humanity. Within these walls, let us create a world eternally without strife."]] Suddenly, so many things either make horrible sense or leave even more horrifying questions in their place.
* Why didn't the Armored Titan ever show up at the battle of Trost? [[spoiler:Because Reiner decides to follow Jean's order to run to HQ rather than stick to the original plan - just look at Annie and Bert's hesitancy when he bolts. Also, they found out who's inside the Rogue/Abnormal Titan making them to reconsider their decision.]]
* The Walled City seems to have a serious problem with institutionalized classism, with the wealthiest and most talented being given the best and safest places to live, while everyone else is more or less expected to die to maintain the city. [[spoiler: The people who originally found the Walls and founded the City inside it ''were'' the wealthiest people in the world at the time. When they had to set up a system of government, naturally they would build it around the idea of preserving their own status.]]

FridgeLogic:
* Almost all the people that fight Titans are short and very slim. It is outright stated that a lot of people are unimpressed at Rivielle being TheAce and being so scrawny and short. But when you fight by propulsing yourself through the air, swinging on ropes and aiming at a very precise weak point with All-Or-Nothing attacks, being small and light is ''much'' better than outright physical strength per se. So it is '''very''' [[JustifiedTrope Justified]].
** Also TruthInTelevision, as any activity that focuses on speed and precision will result in a lean appearance. Gymnasts in particular are on the shorter side, as it's much easier to control their bodies and avoid injury while in close proximity to equipment.
** Since Rivielle is a near-legendary figure, people probably have unrealistic expectations of him. Plus, he is much shorter than most of the cast; this probably surprises people more than his scrawniness.
* A common FridgeLogic on a certain ImageBoard includes [[MemeticMutation Frodo Baggins]] asking why the humans don't just live underground considering they can produce wide range of three 100-feet walls in a considerably short period of time.
** As with a lot of the weirder aspects of the setting, this eventually gets commented upon, though not directly answered yet. [[spoiler: Apparently, the church has some conspiracy to keep things the way they are that has been insinuated to matter more than the continued survival than the human race.]]
** It can also be perfectly explained with practical reasons, such as the city lacking the technology necessary for the minimal infrastructure of an underground city. It could be difficult to build, and picking the necessary cattle and crops from the surface would be insanely dangerous. Underground cities exist since before current technology, but they need a very specific type of rock or soil or otherwise metal for the support. And it is very evident the city lacks the possibility of mining ores for such construction (or, you know, the actual excavation), that there are mines inside the walls is mentioned in passing, but come on, ''any materials inside such a small area would hardly be enough for building anything long-standing''. So, yeah, it is quite justified.
** There's also the fact that giant Titans are walking about, so while they walk on the surface, all of the earth below it trembles, which could cause a cave-in for the underground city.
** It turns out that [[spoiler:the humans aren't able to build the walls on their own. The walls were actually created (and filled) by dormant Titans.]]

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FridgeHorror:
* The castle in Wall Sina is shown to be ''much'' taller than the other three walls. [[spoiler: If they're made of Colossal Titans, [[http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/q/image/1366/67/1366678129806.jpg then what's in the castle walls?]]]]
* When Wall Maria fell, it's stated that 10,000 people or more were devoured. A year later, the government forced 250,000 refugees and soldiers to take part in an [[BlatantLies operation]] to reclaim lost territory. All but 100 died. All that death, because of [[spoiler: two 11-year old children and a deluded 12-year old]].
--> [[spoiler: '''Reiner:''']] We were just stupid kids that didn't understand anything.
* Episode 9 notes that the attack on Trost was so devastating because the Survey Corps were out on an assignment at the time, leaving the most experienced soldiers elsewhere when the proverbial shit hit the fan. The timing couldn't have been worse. [[spoiler: The infiltrators knew this, and probably used it to their advantage to maximize the death toll]].
* The Titans [[spoiler: in the Walls]] may or may not be sentient. If they are, that means they've been trapped for over a century and unable to do [[AndIMustScream anything]]. Little surprise that Pastor Nick is so terrified if that's the case.
** It might be slightly better in the sense that [[spoiler: being deprived of sunlight, they were probably asleep, or whatever stasis they have instead of sleep... but slightly worse, if that one who briefly woke up somehow changes back into its human form, still inside the wall. No one would know, and it's going to mean bad, bad things the day someone prove dumb or bold enough and lifts up that tarp to check.]]
* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Krista whenever she's nice to him gets infinitely more creepy when it turns out he thinks she ''[[StalkerWithACrush likes him]]'', but this is part of his overall delusional state concerning himself]]. Though it's a possibility that he's simply messing with Ymir.
** In fact, just... everything concerning [[spoiler: Reiner]] with the revelation that he's been completely insane the whole time.
* The whole scene of Eren and Armin talking to Reiner and Bertolt about their past. [[spoiler: When confronted about it after TheReveal, Bertolt coldly states that he thought Eren having to watch his mother being eaten was [[LackOfEmpathy unfortunate]].]]
** This seems to be a point of contention in different translations. [[spoiler: That line has also been translated as "I felt sorry for you." Still cold, but it implies Bertolt isn't incapable of empathy.]]
* So, uh. The nape of the neck is considered erotic in Japanese culture. [[{{Squick}} Have fun with that.]]
** [[GoMadFromTheRevelation klsaklsdklsdklad.]]


FridgeBrilliance:
* Bertolt almost always has an awkward look about him. [[spoiler: He's probably not used to infiltrating the ranks of humans as opposed to Reiner and Annie.]]
* In the side story about Ilse Langner, why does the Deviant react that way towards her? [[spoiler: Because she looks like Ymir, with the same black hair and freckles.]]
** And when it finally ''does'' kill her? [[spoiler:It's because she's gotten frustrated with it and lashed out at it. Ymir is usually very calm and snarky. That's how it realized that Ilse wasn't Ymir.]]
* Reiner and Bertolt look younger than they should have, in Reiner's flashback to when he witnessed a Titan devour his friend. [[spoiler: It's because it happened prior to them breaching the Wall and infiltrating the human ranks.]]
* Why does the Colossal Titan appear on the exact day that Eren graduates from his training, five years after it's first appearance? [[spoiler: Because the Colossal Titan is Bertolt, another of the Trainees graduating and being inducted into the military. It's the first time he's had the freedom to access the Wall without arousing suspicion]].
* Zoë's Titans were named "Sonny" and "Bean". Sure sounds a lot like legendary Scottish cannibal [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean Sawney Bean]].
* When Connie brings up [[spoiler:what his group saw in his DoomedHometown]], Reiner tells him to be quiet, and Ymir jokes around to take his mind off of it, something Reiner asks her to keep doing so he won't worry. Since Reiner is the TeamDad, we can understand why. [[spoiler:When TheReveal about him and Bertolt comes around, however, it becomes clear that his main concern was keeping Connie from thinking about the Titan on his house that resembled his mother and even greeted him like a mother would. Note how he only tells Connie to stop talking about it when ''that'' part of the story comes up.]]
* Whose idea is it to [[spoiler:save the rogue Titan]], and who pipes up in favor? [[spoiler:Reiner and Annie, respectively. Annie even appears to be addressing Bertolt behind her when she says that the Titan could prove to be an ally.]]
* The Titan[[spoiler: forms of all the known Titan Shifters]] bear at least some resemblance to [[spoiler:their human form]]. The Dancing Titan [[spoiler:has Ymir's black hair]]. The Female Titan [[spoiler:shares Annie's CleopatraNose]]. The Armored Titan [[spoiler:shares not only Reiner's hairstyle, but even his HeroicBuild]]. The Colossal Titan is able to peek over the wall [[spoiler:and Bertolt is 6'3]]. Finally, the Abnormal Titan [[spoiler:has the same wild-eyed look as Eren]].
** Interestingly, the Colossal Titan is the closest of them to having the UncannyValley disproportionate appearance typical of Titans. [[spoiler: This may hint towards Bertolt's claims that he has "no will of his own" and therefore has less of a sense of self than the others]].
* Marco looked remarkably relaxed and peaceful for someone [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe bitten in half]] by a Titan during battle. The other corpses were all twisted into unnatural positions, or had frozen looks of horror on their faces. [[spoiler: It's likely he was already dead when the Titan ate him, and Annie murdered him when she stole his gear]].
* Why did the Colossal Titan kick the wall instead of punching it ? Possibly because [[spoiler: there was another Colossal Titan there]] but also, look at its body. On the rare ocassion in which we see it in full view, its body proportions are very inhuman: its torso is too thick and his legs are ''huge'', with a head much too small to fit in his body and thin, elongated arms. Its legs are obviously so thick to support its own weight and to have enough balance as not to fall immediately, but i probably also means that his legs are ''much'' more destructive than his arms.
* You know that [[http://calorescence.tumblr.com/image/51450703198 one image]] of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like runes? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.
** So what does it say? [[spoiler: "People fleeing their homes due to the appearance of the Titans. Unable to match the overwhelming force of the Titans, humanity was forced to sail to a new world. At this time, most of humanity had been annihilated, but the majority of this was at the hands of their fellow humans. Those who gained passage aboard the ships were only a small fraction composed of the rich and powerful. The voyage was rough; about half [of the ships?] vanished without reaching the other shore. In the new world, great walls had originally been prepared. This new continent, we shall revere as sacred. Within these walls are the ideals of humanity. Within these walls, let us create a world eternally without strife."]] Suddenly, so many things either make horrible sense or leave even more horrifying questions in their place.
* Why didn't the Armored Titan ever show up at the battle of Trost? [[spoiler:Because Reiner decides to follow Jean's order to run to HQ rather than stick to the original plan - just look at Annie and Bert's hesitancy when he bolts. Also, they found out who's inside the Rogue/Abnormal Titan making them to reconsider their decision.]]
* The Walled City seems to have a serious problem with institutionalized classism, with the wealthiest and most talented being given the best and safest places to live, while everyone else is more or less expected to die to maintain the city. [[spoiler: The people who originally found the Walls and founded the City inside it ''were'' the wealthiest people in the world at the time. When they had to set up a system of government, naturally they would build it around the idea of preserving their own status.]]

FridgeLogic:
* Almost all the people that fight Titans are short and very slim. It is outright stated that a lot of people are unimpressed at Rivielle being TheAce and being so scrawny and short. But when you fight by propulsing yourself through the air, swinging on ropes and aiming at a very precise weak point with All-Or-Nothing attacks, being small and light is ''much'' better than outright physical strength per se. So it is '''very''' [[JustifiedTrope Justified]].
** Also TruthInTelevision, as any activity that focuses on speed and precision will result in a lean appearance. Gymnasts in particular are on the shorter side, as it's much easier to control their bodies and avoid injury while in close proximity to equipment.
** Since Rivielle is a near-legendary figure, people probably have unrealistic expectations of him. Plus, he is much shorter than most of the cast; this probably surprises people more than his scrawniness.
* A common FridgeLogic on a certain ImageBoard includes [[MemeticMutation Frodo Baggins]] asking why the humans don't just live underground considering they can produce wide range of three 100-feet walls in a considerably short period of time.
** As with a lot of the weirder aspects of the setting, this eventually gets commented upon, though not directly answered yet. [[spoiler: Apparently, the church has some conspiracy to keep things the way they are that has been insinuated to matter more than the continued survival than the human race.]]
** It can also be perfectly explained with practical reasons, such as the city lacking the technology necessary for the minimal infrastructure of an underground city. It could be difficult to build, and picking the necessary cattle and crops from the surface would be insanely dangerous. Underground cities exist since before current technology, but they need a very specific type of rock or soil or otherwise metal for the support. And it is very evident the city lacks the possibility of mining ores for such construction (or, you know, the actual excavation), that there are mines inside the walls is mentioned in passing, but come on, ''any materials inside such a small area would hardly be enough for building anything long-standing''. So, yeah, it is quite justified.
** There's also the fact that giant Titans are walking about, so while they walk on the surface, all of the earth below it trembles, which could cause a cave-in for the underground city.
** It turns out that [[spoiler:the humans aren't able to build the walls on their own. The walls were actually created (and filled) by dormant Titans.]]
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Yeah, it\'s made pretty obvious that Armin was planning to commit suicide.


* When Armin gives his gas tank to Mikasa, he keeps a small blade and gives her the rest of his. Why keep the tiny knife when it'd obviously do nothing? [[spoiler:He was planning on following the supply group [[AteHisGun guy's]] example and commit suicide. He even mentions not wanting to be [[EatenAlive eaten alive]].]]
** [[spoiler:Knowing this series, Armin would have easily become a SenselessSacrifice.]]
*** Mikasa has none of this.
**** How is this FridgeHorror, exactly? It's right there in the scene.



* Episode 9 notes that the attack on Trost was so devastating because the Scouting Legion were out on an assignment at the time, leaving the most experienced soldiers elsewhere when the proverbial shit hit the fan. The timing couldn't have been worse. [[spoiler: The infiltrators knew this, and probably used it to their advantage to maximize the death toll]].

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* Episode 9 notes that the attack on Trost was so devastating because the Scouting Legion Survey Corps were out on an assignment at the time, leaving the most experienced soldiers elsewhere when the proverbial shit hit the fan. The timing couldn't have been worse. [[spoiler: The infiltrators knew this, and probably used it to their advantage to maximize the death toll]].



* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets infinitely more creepy when it turns out he thinks she ''[[StalkerWithACrush likes him]]'', but this is part of his overall delusional state concerning himself]].
** In fact, just....everything concerning [[spoiler: Reiner]] with the revelation that he's been completely insane the whole time.
* The whole scene of Eren and Armin talking to Reiner and Bertholdt about their past. [[spoiler: When confronted about it after TheReveal, Bertholdt coldly states that he thought Eren having to watch his mother being eaten was [[LackOfEmpathy unfortunate]].]]
** This seems to be a point of contention in different translations. [[spoiler: That line has also been translated as "I felt sorry for you." Still cold, but it implies Bertholdt isn't incapable of empathy.]]

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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa Krista whenever she's nice to him gets infinitely more creepy when it turns out he thinks she ''[[StalkerWithACrush likes him]]'', but this is part of his overall delusional state concerning himself]].
himself]]. Though it's a possibility that he's simply messing with Ymir.
** In fact, just....just... everything concerning [[spoiler: Reiner]] with the revelation that he's been completely insane the whole time.
* The whole scene of Eren and Armin talking to Reiner and Bertholdt Bertolt about their past. [[spoiler: When confronted about it after TheReveal, Bertholdt Bertolt coldly states that he thought Eren having to watch his mother being eaten was [[LackOfEmpathy unfortunate]].]]
** This seems to be a point of contention in different translations. [[spoiler: That line has also been translated as "I felt sorry for you." Still cold, but it implies Bertholdt Bertolt isn't incapable of empathy.]]



* Bertholdt almost always has an awkward look about him. [[spoiler: He's probably not used to infiltrating the ranks of humans as opposed to Reiner and Annie.]]

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* Bertholdt Bertolt almost always has an awkward look about him. [[spoiler: He's probably not used to infiltrating the ranks of humans as opposed to Reiner and Annie.]]



* Reiner and Bertholdt look younger than they should have, in Reiner's flashback to when he witnessed a Titan devour his friend. [[spoiler: It's because it happened prior to them breaching the Wall and infiltrating the human ranks.]]
* Why does the Colossal Titan appear on the exact day that Eren graduates from his training, five years after it's first appearance? [[spoiler: Because the Colossal Titan is Bertholdt, another of the Trainees graduating and being inducted into the military. It's the first time he's had the freedom to access the Wall without arousing suspicion]].
* Hanji's Titans were named "Sonny" and "Bean". Sure sounds a lot like legendary Scottish cannibal [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean Sawney Bean]].
* When Conny brings up [[spoiler:what his group saw in his DoomedHometown]], Reiner tells him to be quiet, and Ymir jokes around to take his mind off of it, something Reiner asks her to keep doing so he won't worry. Since Reiner is the TeamDad, we can understand why. [[spoiler:When TheReveal about him and Bertholdt comes around, however, it becomes clear that his main concern was keeping Conny from thinking about the Titan on his house that resembled his mother and even greeted him like a mother would. Note how he only tells Conny to stop talking about it when ''that'' part of the story comes up.]]
* Whose idea is it to [[spoiler:save the rogue Titan]], and who pipes up in favor? [[spoiler:Reiner and Annie, respectively. Annie even appears to be addressing Bertholdt behind her when she says that the Titan could prove to be an ally.]]
* The Titan[[spoiler: forms of all the known Titan Shifters]] bear at least some resemblance to [[spoiler:their human form]]. The Dancing Titan [[spoiler:has Ymir's black hair]]. The Female Titan [[spoiler:shares Annie's CleopatraNose]]. The Armored Titan [[spoiler:shares not only Reiner's hairstyle, but even his HeroicBuild]]. The Colossal Titan is able to peek over the wall [[spoiler:and Bertholdt is 6'3]]. Finally, the Abnormal Titan [[spoiler:has the same wild-eyed look as Eren]].
** Interestingly, the Colossal Titan is the closest of them to having the UncannyValley disproportionate appearance typical of Titans. [[spoiler: This may hint towards Bertholdt's claims that he has "no will of his own" and therefore has less of a sense of self than the others]].

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* Reiner and Bertholdt Bertolt look younger than they should have, in Reiner's flashback to when he witnessed a Titan devour his friend. [[spoiler: It's because it happened prior to them breaching the Wall and infiltrating the human ranks.]]
* Why does the Colossal Titan appear on the exact day that Eren graduates from his training, five years after it's first appearance? [[spoiler: Because the Colossal Titan is Bertholdt, Bertolt, another of the Trainees graduating and being inducted into the military. It's the first time he's had the freedom to access the Wall without arousing suspicion]].
* Hanji's Zoë's Titans were named "Sonny" and "Bean". Sure sounds a lot like legendary Scottish cannibal [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean Sawney Bean]].
* When Conny Connie brings up [[spoiler:what his group saw in his DoomedHometown]], Reiner tells him to be quiet, and Ymir jokes around to take his mind off of it, something Reiner asks her to keep doing so he won't worry. Since Reiner is the TeamDad, we can understand why. [[spoiler:When TheReveal about him and Bertholdt Bertolt comes around, however, it becomes clear that his main concern was keeping Conny Connie from thinking about the Titan on his house that resembled his mother and even greeted him like a mother would. Note how he only tells Conny Connie to stop talking about it when ''that'' part of the story comes up.]]
* Whose idea is it to [[spoiler:save the rogue Titan]], and who pipes up in favor? [[spoiler:Reiner and Annie, respectively. Annie even appears to be addressing Bertholdt Bertolt behind her when she says that the Titan could prove to be an ally.]]
* The Titan[[spoiler: forms of all the known Titan Shifters]] bear at least some resemblance to [[spoiler:their human form]]. The Dancing Titan [[spoiler:has Ymir's black hair]]. The Female Titan [[spoiler:shares Annie's CleopatraNose]]. The Armored Titan [[spoiler:shares not only Reiner's hairstyle, but even his HeroicBuild]]. The Colossal Titan is able to peek over the wall [[spoiler:and Bertholdt Bertolt is 6'3]]. Finally, the Abnormal Titan [[spoiler:has the same wild-eyed look as Eren]].
** Interestingly, the Colossal Titan is the closest of them to having the UncannyValley disproportionate appearance typical of Titans. [[spoiler: This may hint towards Bertholdt's Bertolt's claims that he has "no will of his own" and therefore has less of a sense of self than the others]].
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\n** This seems to be a point of contention in different translations. [[spoiler: That line has also been translated as "I felt sorry for you." Still cold, but it implies Bertholdt isn't incapable of empathy.]]
* So, uh. The nape of the neck is considered erotic in Japanese culture. [[{{Squick}} Have fun with that.]]

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Check shingeki.tv. Two were 11-years old and only one was 12.


* When Wall Maria fell, it's stated that 10,000 people or more were devoured. A year later, the government forced 250,000 refugees and soldiers to take part in an [[BlatantLies operation]] to reclaim lost territory. All but 100 died. All that death, because of [[spoiler: a meek 11-year old boy and two deluded 12-year olds]].

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* When Wall Maria fell, it's stated that 10,000 people or more were devoured. A year later, the government forced 250,000 refugees and soldiers to take part in an [[BlatantLies operation]] to reclaim lost territory. All but 100 died. All that death, because of [[spoiler: a meek two 11-year old boy children and two a deluded 12-year olds]].old]].
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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). He's a StalkerWithACrush, and during a second round of [[VillainousBSOD crazy rambling]] suggests he might have thought she liked him as part of his overall [[BecomingTheMask delusions]] about his relationship with the others]]. It isn't clear whether this is completely genuine, a way to mess with people, or simply one more strange statement as a result of his overall SanitySlippage.

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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short infinitely more creepy when it turns out he thinks she ''[[StalkerWithACrush likes him]]'', but this is part of {{Yandere}} territory his overall delusional state concerning himself]].
** In fact, just....everything concerning [[spoiler: Reiner]]
with the revelation that he's been completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). He's a StalkerWithACrush, and during a second round of [[VillainousBSOD crazy rambling]] suggests he might have thought she liked him as part of his overall [[BecomingTheMask delusions]] about his relationship with the others]]. It isn't clear whether this is completely genuine, a way to mess with people, or simply one more strange statement as a result of his overall SanitySlippage. whole time.


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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). He's a StalkerWithACrush, and during a second round of [[VillainousBSOD crazy rambling]] suggests he might have thought she liked him as part of his overall [[BecomingTheMask delusions]] about his relationship with the others]].

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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). He's a StalkerWithACrush, and during a second round of [[VillainousBSOD crazy rambling]] suggests he might have thought she liked him as part of his overall [[BecomingTheMask delusions]] about his relationship with the others]]. It isn't clear whether this is completely genuine, a way to mess with people, or simply one more strange statement as a result of his overall SanitySlippage.
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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). It's no longer cute, since he's actually a StalkerWithACrush that convinced himself, as part of his [[BecomingTheMask delusions]], that she actually liked him]].

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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). It's no longer cute, since he's actually He's a StalkerWithACrush that convinced himself, StalkerWithACrush, and during a second round of [[VillainousBSOD crazy rambling]] suggests he might have thought she liked him as part of his overall [[BecomingTheMask delusions]], that she actually liked him]].delusions]] about his relationship with the others]].
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* The whole scene of Eren and Armin talking to Reiner and Bertholdt about their past. [[spoiler: When confronted about it after TheReveal, Bertholdt coldly states that he thought Eren having to watch his mother being eaten was [[LackOfEmpathy unfortunate]].]]
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* Thanks to the revelations from chapter 46, [[spoiler: the RunningGag of Reiner expressing the desire to marry Christa whenever she's nice to him gets one murder short of {{Yandere}} territory with the revelation that he's completely insane and intends to save her (and ONLY HER). It's no longer cute, since he's actually a StalkerWithACrush that convinced himself, as part of his [[BecomingTheMask delusions]], that she actually liked him]].
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** It might be slightly better in the sense that [[spoiler: being deprived of sunlight, they were probably asleep, or whatever stasis they have instead of sleep... but slightly worse, if that one who briefly woke up somehow changes back into its human form, still inside the wall. No one would know, and it's going to mean bad, bad things the day someone prove dumb or bold enough and lifts up that tarp to check.]]
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**** How is this FridgeHorror, exactly? It's right there in the scene.
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* The Titans [[spoiler: in the Walls]] may or may not be sentient. If they are, that means they've been trapped for over a century and unable to do [[AndIMustScream anything]]. Little surprise that Pastor Nick is so terrified if that's the case.
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* The Walled City seems to have a serious problem with institutionalized classism, with the wealthiest and most talented being given the best and safest places to live, while everyone else is more or less expected to die to maintain the city. [[spoiler: The people who originally found the Walls and founded the City inside it ''were'' the wealthiest people in the world at the time. When they had to set up a system of government, naturally they would build it around the idea of preserving their own status.]]
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* Why didn't the Armored Titan ever show up at the battle of Trost? [[spoiler:Because Reiner decides to follow Jean's order to run to HQ rather than stick to the original plan - just look at Annie and Bert's hesitancy when he bolts.]]

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* Why didn't the Armored Titan ever show up at the battle of Trost? [[spoiler:Because Reiner decides to follow Jean's order to run to HQ rather than stick to the original plan - just look at Annie and Bert's hesitancy when he bolts. Also, they found out who's inside the Rogue/Abnormal Titan making them to reconsider their decision.]]

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*** In the anime Mikasa would have nothing of this.
*** That's because she did the exact same thing in the manga.

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*** That's because she did the exact same thing in the manga.
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* Episode 9 notes that the attack on Trost was so devastating because the Scouting Legion were out on an assignment at the time, leaving the most experienced soldiers elsewhere when the proverbial shit hit the fan. The timing couldn't have been worse. [[spoiler: The infiltrators knew this, and probably used it to their advantage to maximize the death toll]].
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* When Wall Maria fell, it's stated that 10,000 people or more were devoured. A year later, the government forced 250,000 refugees and soldiers to take part in an [[BlatantLies operation]] to reclaim lost territory. All but 100 died. All that death, because of [[spoiler: a meek 11-year old boy and two deluded 12-year olds]].
--> [[spoiler: '''Reiner:''']] We were just stupid kids that didn't understand anything.
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* The castle in Wall Sina is shown to be ''much'' taller than the other three walls. [[spoiler: If they're made of Colossal Titans, [[http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/q/image/1366/67/1366678129806.jpg then what's in the castle walls?]]

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* The castle in Wall Sina is shown to be ''much'' taller than the other three walls. [[spoiler: If they're made of Colossal Titans, [[http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/q/image/1366/67/1366678129806.jpg then what's in the castle walls?]]
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* Why didn't the Armored Titan ever show up at the battle of Trost? [[spoiler:Because Reiner decides to follow Jean's order to run to HQ rather than stick to the original plan - just look at Annie and Bert's hesitancy when he bolts.]]
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* You know that [[http://calorescence.tumblr.com/image/51450703198 one image]] of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like ruins? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.

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* You know that [[http://calorescence.tumblr.com/image/51450703198 one image]] of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like ruins? runes? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.
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* You know that one image of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like ruins? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.

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* You know that [[http://calorescence.tumblr.com/image/51450703198 one image image]] of the history of humanity, with the people fleeing the Titans? With what looks like ruins? Turns out they're a GeniusBonus for anyone willing to decipher them.

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