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Trope Report is a monthly newsletter that intends to showcase works and tropes from all corners of this website. It also aims to keep the troper hivemind updated with pertinent trope changes and discussions.
With April's arrival, spring is in full swing! In this edition of Trope Report, we will celebrate the month of rain showers, Easter, and poetry in our own special way.
Unfortunately, we forgot about April Fools' Day so we don't have any jokes for this issue. However, we hope that this issue will have something that will pique your interest.
One major change that's happening on the wiki is the deprecation of the LetsPlay/ namespace. This decision was made due to concerns about inconsistency across mediums and the general "tropeworthiness" of Let's Players compared to other work articles. Pages under the LetsPlay/ namespace will be examined on a case by case basis to decide whether the page should be cut or moved to another namespace such as WebVideo/. For more information, you can check our Changelog entry on the matter.
Other big changes that have happened over the course of last month are major TRS decisions that have completely overhauled well-established tropes like Adult Fear, Uncanny Valley, Bishōnen, and Political Correctness Gone Mad. More info regarding those changes can be found in our Changelog section.
Last, but not least, we have managed to surpass the original Trope Report run, as we have managed to publish 16 issues! Hopefully, we will continue to make many more issues for the wiki in the future.
As always, happy troping!
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Tropes and Works
Trope Spotlight
Obscure Tropes
This section highlights older tropes that need a boost.- Back during the prime of Greek tragedies, plays were not performed standalone, but rather as trilogies. Naturally, since audiences would be depressed after long hours filled with misery and woe, playwrights would lighten the mood by concluding things with a Satyr Play, which were retellings of classic myths featuring a Greek Chorus of satyrs, loads of Black Comedy, and a surprising amount of sexual content (including costumes that gave the satyrs incredibly oversized genitals). Despite being a hit with the Greeks, this debauchery made them very unpopular with the Romans, who destroyed every copy they could get their hands on. As obscure as they come, this Forgotten Trope only has 14 wicks, which may be attributed to the fact that only one complete example remains — Cyclops by Euripides. Perhaps it's high time to bring these back, maybe even with a modern spin (then again, considering their Values Dissonance, perhaps not).
- Normally, punishments are meant as a deterrent against crime and bad behavior, and thus making people avoid taking these actions. However, some people would gladly commit some Mischief for Punishment. Perhaps they'd like to be punished, whether because said punishment is enjoyable and rewarding to them or as a part of a BDSM play session. Other times, getting punished is a way of furthering their plans and getting closer to their goals, tricking their opposition into helping them get what they want. Either way, they're deliberately causing trouble with the intent of getting some punishment inflicted on themselves. While this trope has existed since 2011, it only has a scant 34 wicks.
- It's the month of April, and for a lot of us, that means it's a month of rainy days, transitioning us from the mood-swinging March to the beautiful May. In fact, this rain may even create some mist, such as a Rain Aura. This trope, mostly useful as an artistic shortcut as well as a way to give scenes an "otherworldly air", has been around since 2007, but only has 17 wicks, and most of the on-page examples lack context. Surely there's some anime buffs out there who can help flesh this one out?
- Want to spice up the run-of-the-mill Capture the Flag battle royale-style school prank, now that face-to-face classes are back again? Why not go for an Underwear Flag? Have the factions wear nothing but Goofy Print Underwear and rename themselves "Tidus Whitus" and "Boxeria" for April showers fun. Of course, for anti-bullying measures, no wedgies. Currently at 33 wicks. Want to plant more?
New Tropes
This section brings attention to recently-launched tropes that could use a little help to really get rolling.- With the Plant People come their young, the Innocent Plant Children. Often dwelling in forests, these botanical creatures are innocent and playful, embodying the joys of childhood and the untamed wilderness. Their appearances can vary from being completely plantlike to nearly resembling humans like fairies or elves. They are benevolent to the heroes, either assisting them in their journey or just acting friendly to them, though they're not above the occasional mischievous prank. This trope launched on February 6th and could use some help to grow and flourish.
- Balloons are fun. They're colorful, floating bubbles of latex and air that remind us of parties and can be fun to play with. But what if they're used for... evil? Balloon of Doom is what happens when balloons are Played for Horror and are turned from symbols of fun into symbols of corrupted innocence, Monster Clowns, and all things creepy and deceptive. Launched on March 7th, this trope already has about 40 wicks, but can surely rack up a lot more... let's just hope it doesn't explode on us as a result.
- Quick! Angry beavers are chasing after you! You've accidentally burst their dam with your Noodle Implements, and after some Scooby-Doo-style shenanigans, now you're crossing to the other side of the river while they aren't looking. Surely, the Chase Stops at Water, right? Launched on the 23rd of March, this trope would be handy someday for hot aquatic pursuits.
Work Spotlight
New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.- Human Resources (2022) is the long-awaited spin-off of Big Mouth. It's a Work Com focusing on the Anthropomorphic Personifications of various emotions and complexes that affect human beings, such as love, ambition, addiction, logic and, of course, sexual drive. The show officially premiered on March 18, but the work page was created on March 11, and has been steadily updating with the show's release. As information about the show and its reception comes out, we encourage tropers to further update the page; however, it will need eyes on it to prevent the usual issues with brand new shows such as Speculative Troping. Additionally, the relevant subpages on Big Mouth, namely its Characters page, may also need updating with information from the spin-off. And if we can't convince you to write about the show, maybe your Ambition Gremlin and Logic Rock can.
- You may be familiar with the Mr. Bean franchise, but only recently did we add a page for the animated series of the same name, Mr. Bean: The Animated Series. The animated show follows the quirky silent goofball through his various mishaps, with a few new characters thrown into the mix. While this show came out in 2002, this page was only created on March 27 of this year. Those who remember this show are encouraged to flesh out the details on the work page and subpages.
- Leela is a 2011 video game based around spirituality... and hallucinogenic drug usage. Produced by Deepak Chopra, it uses the video game medium to introduce players to his yoga techniques, focusing on the chakras of the body and tying physical activity into meditation. The game is simple, so the page is currently quite short (and it was only created on March 21), and those who check out the game are encouraged to add more details. (Also, it has nothing to do with the female lead in Futurama. Sorry.)
Older/Obscure Work Spotlight
This section is intended to highlight works that may no longer be in the zeitgeist — but that doesn't mean they're any less tropable.- Onslaught 2 is a 2007 Tower Defense game in Adobe Flash by gaby. You place turrets to ensure that no enemies make it to your base. Maxed turrets that are next to each other can use some really powerful attacks, which become mandatory in later portions. There are four standard difficulty options, twelve tracks, and a challenge mode. It's a real treat for anyone looking for something outside the box that still holds up among later Flash tower defenses.
- For the Birds is one of the Pixar Shorts, directed by Ralph Eggleston and released in 2000. A flock of blue birds sits on the power line by a road, squawking and fussing at each other. Eventually, another bird that's much larger shows up and lands on the wire in the middle, putting a lot of weight on it. They try to peck him off, but it turns out that isn't very wise. It's got some immaculate animation you'd expect from the studio and although it aired before a film about monsters, it should serve as a great contrast to a red mammal as well.
- King's Quit V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! is a 1990 Windows game by one of... THEM! It features Graham finding a small piece of cheese right outside the mousehole, but he can't reach it. His main problems include a supremely annoying wagon named Cedric who keeps complaining (at one point he whines about a desert being cold), rivers telling him to quit, a rat who'd like to purchase a custard pie and drives a hard bargain, and a narrow beach at the. It has some very well done artistry and everythin' you need. No more for today!
Works That Need a Page
This section takes a page from the List of Shows That Need Summary. It is intended to spotlight works that people have been talking about enough to link around the site, but don't have a page yet. If the work page link turns blue after this, then we know we've done our job!- FNF Vs Spamton is a Game Mod for Friday Night Funkin' by Pickle578 that features the character Spamton from Deltarune as the opponent. It has three songs: "Nows-Your-Chance", "To-Be-A", and "Big-Shot" (based on tracks from the salesman's origins), with cutscenes in between. The creator has tried to expand it to include other Deltarune characters. It has been released unfinished and has very little actual content, though there are claims of a potential Spamton remaster... but surely you can make a page on something funky with your favorite Number 1 Rated Salesman1997, can't you, [[BIG SHOT]]?!
- Toonhole is a Gag-per-Day Webcomic that started in 2010, featuring cartoons illustrated by four different artists. Due to its status as a long-runner, it has amassed 50+ wicks, and provides the page image for over a dozen tropes, including Do Wrong, Right, Side Bet, Casting Couch, Automated Automobiles and Out of the Frying Pan. Despite this, nobody has created a page for it yet, though a simple crosswicking would provide more than enough examples to make one.
- The "A" Word is a British drama television show that is hosted on the BBC and is an adaptation of the Israeli show Yellow Peppers. The show is about a family of four known as the Hughes, consisting of mother Alison, father Paul, daughter Rebecca on Alison's side, and son Joe. The series revolves around Joe, who is diagnosed with autism after his parents become concerned with his behavioral patterns in primary school, and they, alongside their other relatives and friends, try to cope with how to handle their son and his difficulties in getting along and socializing with others. Alongside Joe's autism, the series also explores other social issues, such as Rebecca feeling ignored by her parents, Alison's brother Eddie dealing with relationship problems, and her father and Joe's grandfather, Maurice (played by Christopher Eccleston), who is tactless and often deals with issues insensitively, regardless of being well-intentioned.
Non-English Work Spotlight
The wiki may be in English, but that doesn't mean non-English media are any less important! This section focuses on works that may have a language barrier to deal with — but are worth it if you do.- A Small Talk at the Back of Beyond is an Interactive Fiction game by Polish developer scriptwelder. You awake in a darkened room lit by a computer console, through which an AI called LDAC contacts you and informs you that you are in an underground bunker due to a nuclear war that left the outside world uninhabitable. You may converse with LDAC through the console, but it's clear there's more to this place and predicament. The atmosphere is top-notch, the parser's super responsive (it recognises different synonyms and phrasings, though it can still be unclear), and you just have to play to the end (especially since it's so short).
- I Dream of Mimi is a manga series created by Kaoru Shintani. The main character is a nerdy student named Akira Takaoka who saved money to buy a new personal computer, only to find out that they're sold out. Then he buys what he believes to be the same model in a box from a shady man in an alley, but it turns out that it's actually a bio-android who looks like a young lady. Even worse, she'll require his active molecules to refresh her memory, but she'll serve him loyally. Now Akira and his newly named computer girl Mimi fight various other biotypes, explore cyberspace, and discover more about the nature of biotypes... It's worth checking out for the great art, 1990s computer nostalgia, and some interesting concepts... What a shame it ended at three volumes!
- During Lent, it's tradition to abstain from eating meat. However, since fish isn't considered meat, demand for it is high, and prices skyrocket. Well, here's one shellfish that won't cost you a penny. Ikachan is a Freeware Game by Studio Pixel (best known for creating Cave Story). In it, you play as the titular adorable squid and traverse the sea while fighting hostile enemies and eating fish. A short but sweet Metroidvania, it features the excellent music and graphics that we've come to expect from the studio, and will keep you entertained during a rainy afternoon.
Creator Page Spotlight
Works would be nothing without the people who make them. This section highlights authors, artists, actors, musicians, and everyone else responsible for trope creation and proliferation.- Malinda Kathleen Reese is a singer-songwriter who mostly does folk and pop music, though she is most known for her YouTube channel, Twisted Translations, which uses Google Translate to badly translate many things, usually songs. With only 15 wicks, 102 inbounds, and no subpages, her page could use quite a bit of attention.
- Karameru is an artist and animator primarily known for their works on their YouTube account, which seem to have a curious habit of suddenly popping up in people's recommended videos. These videos often involve various critters getting into situations that tend to take unexpected turns very quickly, which makes the channel a perfect fit for the April Fools' spirit. Despite the high view counts on some of these videos, the page doesn't have many tropes listed.
Image of the Month
This section brings you the best selections of the past month from Image Pickin.
This issue's featured image comes from The Perry Bible Fellowship, and illustrates Hollywood Chameleons.
This issue's featured image comes from The Perry Bible Fellowship, and illustrates Hollywood Chameleons.
Chameleons are pretty cool animals, aren't they? They are stealthy, deceitful creatures who can completely change the color and texture of their skin in order to seamlessly blend in with their surroundings, and...
...wait, what's that? They don't actually do that in real life, the color change is mainly based on their mood? Aw, but it makes for such interesting visual gags! Like the one in this image, for example. Nicholas Gurewitch, author of The Perry Bible Fellowship, always had a knack for extracting clever, often dark punchlines out of well-known tropes. Only he could've come up with the idea of a chameleon using his camouflage to sneak away from his mistress' bedroom without getting caught by her husband. A simple but amusing gag, it's not hard to see why it's our Image of the Month.
(Oh, and if you're still disappointed that chameleons can't do things like that, say hello to the cuttlefish!)
Projects and Discussions
Forumwatch
Hey guys! Welcome back to Forumwatch! In this section, we'll be telling you about what's going on in the forums — interesting discussions that may be going on in Wiki Talk, some fun forum games, or lively debates going on in On-Topic Conversations, you name it!
- As tropers, we take pride in knowing works that no one would even care about. So why not put your knowledge to the test? Just stop by the ITT: We Make Obscure References thread and comment a quote from that book, video game or funny internet video that nobody else has ever heard of before. Just be careful, because if someone gets the reference, you'll forever have to live with the shame of other people knowing the same things that you do.
- UsefulNotes.The New Twenties and (to a lesser extent) the decade index The New '20s have been under scrutiny because they were created when the 2020s had just begun, which seemed far too soon to many people. There have also been concerns regarding the pages' focus on real life events and politics. The "Should The New Twenties pages exist?" Wiki Talk thread has been created to address these concerns.
Trope/Article Changelog
This section covers renames, removals, redefinitions, hard-splits, merges, and wick cleaning. We'll try to keep you alerted to any major changes to the site, including perpetual projects and Wiki Talk decisions that you may have missed, but if you want to be a part of the process that affects so much of our wiki, then head over to the Trope Repair Shop on the left-hand side of the forum.
- The LetsPlay/ namespace (dedicated to Let's Plays) is being deprecated and the pages in it (along with other Web Video pages) are being cleaned out and moved/cut based on how tropeworthy they are deemed. This is due to concerns over some of the pages in the namespace (along with the Web Video namespace) lacking tropeworthy content and sliding into troping the lives or opinions of the creators, not the work. Thread that made the decision here, cleanup continues here.
- About the Author has been made Definition-Only due to a lack of wicks. TRS thread here.
- Adult Fear has been disambiguated due to heavy misuse. TRS thread here.
- Ambiguous Allegiance has been disambiguated due to misuse and an unclear definition. TRS thread here.
- Berserk Button has had new guidelines enacted due to heavy misuse. Full details in the TRS thread here.
- Bishōnen is being merged into Pretty Boy, which itself is being made In-Universe Examples Only. The Bishōnen page is also being turned into an Anime Fanspeak Definition-Only Page. This is all due to concerns over the two tropes being too similar, and both being Zero-Context Example magnets. TRS thread here.
- Breathe on the Fan has been retooled into a humor trope about people distorting their voices with fans, and has been renamed to Funny Fan Voice due to being deemed not tropeworthy and People Sit on Chairs as is, as well as having an unclear description. TRS thread here.
- Dangerously Short Skirt has been disambiguated due to being deemed not tropeworthy and the Fanservice elements already being covered by other tropes. TRS thread here.
- Diary has been deemed People Sit on Chairs by itself and is now a disambiguation page. Epistolary Novel's description was also reworked a little to make clear it isn't just about correspondence between characters.
- The Fic May Be Yours, but the Trope Page Is Ours has been expanded to be more detailed and informational.
- Foe Yay has been cut completely, with the cut reason listing the disambiguation that was formerly on the page. This is because the trope itself had been split several years ago, but bizarrely, the disambiguation still had examples listed. Cutting was determined to be the only way to stop the growth of new wicks for the now-cut page. TRS thread here.
- Frightening Power Usage has been disambiguated due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse and a lack of wicks. TRS thread here.
- Fuku Fic has been turned into an Anime Fanspeak Definition-Only Page with pages related to the concept listed on it. This is due to misuse, a lack of wicks, and it being deemed not tropeworthy. TRS thread here.
- Jossed is being officially renamed to Davided, after our lord and savior David Foster Wallace. Discussion can be found here.
- Horned Hairdo has been renamed to Devilish Hair Horns due to the unclear name resulting in "character has a horned hairstyle" misuse. TRS thread here.
- Like That Show, But with Mecha has been merged with Recycled with a Gimmick due to a lack of wicks and concerns over tropeworthiness. TRS thread here.
- Mailer Daemon has had its definition expanded and has been renamed to Unseen Pen Pal due to an unclear description, a non-indicative name that resulted in misuse, and a lack of wicks. Full details in the TRS thread here.
- Music Player Game has been sent back to the TLP for refining due to a lack of wicks and a poor name. TRS thread here.
- NSFW Webcomics has been cut due to an unclear scope, a lack of an official rating system for webcomics, and the term "NSFW" varying too much by culture to have a clear definition. Wiki Talk thread here.
- Obligatory War Crime Scene is being reverted to its original definition, villainous examples are being removed, and it has also been renamed to War Crime Subverts Heroism. This is due to an unclear description that changed the trope's original meaning as well as examples that amounted to "war crimes happen". TRS thread with full details here.
- Outnumbered Sibling has been disambiguated due to an unclear description resulting in "character has many siblings" misuse without any other meaning. TRS thread here.
- Political Correctness Gone Mad is being split into two tropes — one about political correctness being parodied, with the name Political Overcorrectness, and one about stories complaining about political correctness, with the name Political Correctness Is Evil. (The original name will become a disambiguation.) This is due to the unclear name resulting in many different kinds of use, including as "political correctness exists"-type usage. TRS thread here.
- Rant Inducing Slight has been disambiguated and its examples have been merged into Rage Breaking Point due to misuse. TRS thread here.
- School Study Media has been moved to UsefulNotes.School Study Media due to duplication concerns with From Entertainment to Education, along with concerns about being too America-centric and a lack of standards as to what sorts of examples should count. TRS thread here.
- Due to misuse and an ambiguous name, Sexy Spectacles has been renamed to Glasses Are Sexy. TRS thread here.
- Sim Sim Salabim has been renamed to Mystical India due to an unclear, non-descriptive, and potentially offensive name resulting in underuse. TRS thread here.
- Skunk Stripe has been disambiguated to related tropes due to essentially being "character has a light stripe of hair on their head" with no other meaning. TRS thread here.
- Tastes Like Diabetes is being split into two concepts — an Audience Reaction to overly-saccharine works, and an In-Universe Examples Only trope about characters being sickened by something too cute. The names will be decided later. This is all due to misuse and a confusingly written description. TRS thread here.
- Troping Under the Influence has been renamed and expanded into Please Trope Responsibly to cover more reasons for unusual behavior, such as mental illnesses.
- Uncanny Valley is being split into an Audience Reaction with the name Unintentional Uncanny Valley and an objective In-Universe trope about the concept with the trope's current name due to misuse and attraction of ZCEs. TRS thread here.
- Wildfire Franchise has been cut due to an unclear definition resulting in misuse. TRS thread here.
Pages Needing Help
This section highlights articles indexed on the Pages Needing Wiki Magic policy page and sub-pages. Such articles are, at best, under-performing and below wiki standards. At worst, these pages are in violation of the wiki's rules against stubs. If you're an editor, try checking out some of these under-performing tropes and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
- April's birthday is Adrian Pasdar, a screen and voice actor from Massachusetts, and that's all we have to describe them. The rest of the article is an oddly-formatted list of their roles, with an obsessive amount of attention paid to works where he's cast as the voice of Iron Man. The page mostly needs formatting, particularly sorting their roles chronologically, but more attention could be paid to describing their career as well.
- Pieces of April is an independently-made film, which got a Colbert Bump by being referenced on a popular cartoon. However, the examples are poorly written and barely crosswicked. The page has less than 20 wicks, and less than five of them are in the Main namespace (so less than five tropes and genre/year/medium indexes). The current status is just barely keepable, but if we were to raise our standards or clean the examples, it might not be.
- The article for Standardized Space Views has the non-standardized format of not having any examples. It's an old article with less than 20 wicks, which makes this a real TRS candidate. Is this even a trope, or something that the wiki invented during our early days?
Project Spotlight
Looking for a project to dedicate some time to, but not comfortable jumping into large threads? Here are some smaller projects, or more recent discussions, in need of a few more hands.
- CIA Evil, FBI Good's TRS thread is currently in the process of cleaning up wicks and moving them to appropriate tropes where applicable; valid examples go to the Sandbox. If you would like to assist with this effort, head on over!
- The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has resulted in some pages related or semi-related to the conflict having references to it inserted where not appropriate. Luckily, a cleanup thread has been created to help deal with the shoehorns. If you'd like to help out, check out the thread!
- Complete Monster is a pretty obscure and under-wicked YMMV trope, so did you know we have a thread for it? It's just a small thing now, but who knows? Maybe with some extra hands it can reach 12K pages. But, you know, that'd be really weird...
Know the Contributors
- Piterpicher is the one who's glued to the monitor playing games and browsing cyberspace. When he's not doing so, he eats paper and vomits money. You should try it out sometime.
- crazysamaritan doesn't quite understand why everyone calls them a mongoose. Rikki
- FernandoLemon (1683–1751) was a philosopher known for his essays on the nature of art. He was once quoted saying "I speak in complete honesty when I state that I am entirely uncertain of my sentiments towards having been born during Lent."
- Mighty Mewtron writes for New Work Page Spotlight, because she has written every page on this wiki. Every single one. Did you think you ever edited a page? Nope, it was her. She obviously doesn't have a lot going on in her life.
- War Jay 77 stared out her window for a long time to think of a joke, but instead, all she got was this lousy bio.
- 𝕋𝕒𝕓𝕤 are a feature of a graphical interface (such as a browser or PDF reader) that allow multiple panels or pages to be contained in one window.
- plakythebirb CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW! CAW!
- Excessive-Menace will never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you, make you cry, say goodbye, or tell a lie and hurt you.
- The Mayor of Simpleton is running for re-election this year. Please vote for him and donate to his campaign here! (In reality, he wrote for the Changelog and Projects Spotlight this edition, and spends most of his time in TRS, Projects, Trope/Wiki Talk, and occasionally Image Pickin'.)
- Cutegirl920fire is trying to revive the French monarchy and declare herself the King of France. Any attempts to stop her will not end well (read: you get beheaded lmao). Also she's attempting to resurrect Marie-Antoinette on the side.
- Alnair 20 Aug 93 writes for the Dank Memes. Humor is stuck in the mid-2010s, and is trying to learn Spanish for the puns. Art mojo restores once a month.
- MacronNotes: Not to be confused with notes on macarons, macaroons, or President Macron.
- Twiddler grammar;s this thing like, so hard, man,.. ,
- wingedcatgirl is a highly-skilled artiste and creator of the amazing revamped Trope Report logo, available now only for a limited time.
- A Random Page is actually the living, sentient manifestation of the Encounters/ namespace, who really wants to get updated. He has decided that a way to do this is by contributing to Trope Report. While not trying to update himself, this namespace will fix typos and go on the forums in an attempt to get noticed. If you want to know more, his campaign video to get updates is over HERE.What ARandomPage actually did
- Feel free to message SkyCat32 for any work recommendations, especially regarding Complete Monster or Magnificent Bastard candidates. Sky also keeps an ROCEJ notifier in his sandbox so that tropers can let each other know when they are using inflammatory language. Sky likes to take Saturdays off for—um, reasons.
- Crimson Shark had never seen such bullshit before, so he hunts for potential new ideas for the Trope Pantheons whilst also prowling and providing for the Character-Specific Pages Cleanup Thread.
- The Laconic namespace is here to keep this Trope Report from becoming a Wall of Text.
- Our Lord and Savior Fast Eddie did something too, I think. I don't remember.
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