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Deadlock Clock: Aug 3rd 2012 at 11:59:00 PM
SantosLHalper The filidh that cam frae Skye from The Canterlot of the North Since: Aug, 2009
The filidh that cam frae Skye
#1: Jun 12th 2012 at 12:53:28 PM

I originally posted a thread about this issue, but it got pulled due to my poor communication skills.

Anyways, my issue with this trope title is twofold:

  • First of all, it's a Stock Phrase, which this site discourages.
  • Second of all, the phrase "I wish it were real" is normally associated with Longing for Fictionland. This trope is about fictional things becoming real, not about people wishing works of fiction were real.

edited 12th Jun '12 1:05:23 PM by SantosLHalper

Halper's Law: as the length of an online discussion of minority groups increases, the probability of "SJW" or variations being used = 1.
SantosLHalper The filidh that cam frae Skye from The Canterlot of the North Since: Aug, 2009
The filidh that cam frae Skye
#2: Jun 12th 2012 at 7:31:56 PM

Anyone?

Halper's Law: as the length of an online discussion of minority groups increases, the probability of "SJW" or variations being used = 1.
TheThnikkaman Phinatic Since: Apr, 2011
Phinatic
#3: Jun 13th 2012 at 12:50:14 PM

I can't come up with any names that don't sound too close to Fakeā€“Real Turn.

EDIT: Fiction Becomes Real?

edited 13th Jun '12 12:52:54 PM by TheThnikkaman

Xtifr World's Toughest Milkman Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
World's Toughest Milkman
#4: Jun 13th 2012 at 1:55:21 PM

Is there misuse? Underuse? We don't rename tropes that are working just because something thinks they have a better name.

Speaking words of fandom: let it squee, let it squee.
TheThnikkaman Phinatic Since: Apr, 2011
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SantosLHalper The filidh that cam frae Skye from The Canterlot of the North Since: Aug, 2009
The filidh that cam frae Skye
#6: Jun 14th 2012 at 8:40:35 AM

Here we go. Out of 16 wicks, we've got:

While not catastrophic, this is still pretty bad. In the random sample, there are exactly the same (or a very close ratio) of correct usages with Square Peg Round Trope.

edited 14th Jun '12 9:05:47 AM by SantosLHalper

Halper's Law: as the length of an online discussion of minority groups increases, the probability of "SJW" or variations being used = 1.
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#7: Jun 14th 2012 at 8:43:10 AM

[up]You actually need to post the pages (and if possible the examples) you checked.

Please see How To Do A Wick Check.

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
SantosLHalper The filidh that cam frae Skye from The Canterlot of the North Since: Aug, 2009
The filidh that cam frae Skye
#8: Jun 14th 2012 at 9:04:50 AM

Okay, I fixed it.

edited 14th Jun '12 9:05:00 AM by SantosLHalper

Halper's Law: as the length of an online discussion of minority groups increases, the probability of "SJW" or variations being used = 1.
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#9: Jun 14th 2012 at 9:18:29 AM

[up]Seems convincing enough. Let's rename this and redirect it to Longing for Fictionland.

Also, how is Defictionalization related to this and LfF?

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
abk0100 Since: Aug, 2011
#10: Jun 14th 2012 at 9:26:06 AM

We've renamed much bigger tropes that didn't have any misuse, so even 5 examples of misuse is probably enough to justify a change.

TheThnikkaman Phinatic Since: Apr, 2011
Phinatic
#11: Jun 14th 2012 at 10:22:41 AM

After I stay up all night checking...

On a less complain-y note, my results were largely the same.

edited 14th Jun '12 10:25:47 AM by TheThnikkaman

SantosLHalper The filidh that cam frae Skye from The Canterlot of the North Since: Aug, 2009
The filidh that cam frae Skye
#12: Jun 15th 2012 at 12:43:01 PM

What would be a good alternate name for this trope?

Halper's Law: as the length of an online discussion of minority groups increases, the probability of "SJW" or variations being used = 1.
Prfnoff Since: Jan, 2001
#13: Jun 15th 2012 at 3:48:03 PM

To me, the name of the trope suggested something else entirely: an accidental wish causing fantasy or fakery to become reality.

ccoa Ravenous Sophovore from the Sleeping Giant Since: Jan, 2001
Ravenous Sophovore
#14: Jul 31st 2012 at 10:03:43 AM

Clocking due to lack of activity.

Waiting on a TRS slot? Finishing off one of these cleaning efforts will usually open one up.
ccoa Ravenous Sophovore from the Sleeping Giant Since: Jan, 2001
Ravenous Sophovore
#15: Aug 6th 2012 at 9:59:47 AM

Locking up.

Waiting on a TRS slot? Finishing off one of these cleaning efforts will usually open one up.
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