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Deadlock Clock: Mar 28th 2014 at 11:59:00 PM
Rethkir A Trusted Friend in Science and Ponies from the gap between dimensions Since: Mar, 2013
#1: Jan 31st 2014 at 4:58:30 AM

You probably guessed what I was going to suggest, nonetheless it is the Ur-Example. [1] I'm going to argue against JAFAAC because: 1) Most people know what wooden Pinocchio looks like (It's engrained in pop culture), and 2) His reaction clearly shows that he's new to being human. If it's really a problem, we can always add a "before" picture.

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treelo Since: Jun, 2010
#2: Jan 31st 2014 at 5:00:34 AM

I like that buuuuut I think we need a before because we just might, never assume familiarity even with something you think of as something everyone will get.

Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
#3: Jan 31st 2014 at 5:52:29 PM

Sounds like a sound plan!

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#4: Jan 31st 2014 at 7:14:02 PM

[up][up]I agree.

I liked it better when Questionable Casting was called WTH Casting Agency
tbarrie Since: Jan, 2001
#5: Jan 31st 2014 at 7:31:15 PM

I think it's fine as it is.

Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
#6: Jan 31st 2014 at 7:48:12 PM

[up] what is? the suggestion by itself or the article with no image?

tbarrie Since: Jan, 2001
Rethkir A Trusted Friend in Science and Ponies from the gap between dimensions Since: Mar, 2013
#8: Jan 31st 2014 at 8:18:46 PM

[up] I think he meant the first one. I'd say this would fall under "Not Actually JAFAAC". See the examples and qualifications on Just a Face and a Caption. What else could he possibly be doing with that facial expression and feeling his body? It's subtle, but it works. Secondly, if you are on this page, then you are probably at least familiar with Pinocchio. Just Google Image search "Pinocchio" and the Disney version is practically all you see, despite the story being much older. It's safe to say that very few tropers would not know who Pinnochio is or what he looks like, or even him becoming a real boy, and even fewer would even come across this page.

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treelo Since: Jun, 2010
#9: Jan 31st 2014 at 11:48:29 PM

[up]Well, no. I dislike the idea that if for a pic you're not aware of the context then go google it because if you're going to have a general guideline to take the path of least assumption when it comes to pics then what's the point in that guideline? Besides, what exact harm does it bring by having a before pic alongside the after? It's not that redundant in my eyes.

m8e from Sweden Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#10: Feb 1st 2014 at 4:41:16 AM

I'd like one with a before picture.

edited 1st Feb '14 4:41:30 AM by m8e

Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
#11: Feb 1st 2014 at 4:42:52 AM

Sure that's not such a bad thing to ask. before

m8e from Sweden Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#13: Feb 15th 2014 at 5:30:33 PM

I like that, but think it looks better 350 px tall (and brightened).

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#15: Feb 16th 2014 at 9:51:28 AM

[up][up] That works well enough.

Rethkir A Trusted Friend in Science and Ponies from the gap between dimensions Since: Mar, 2013
#16: Feb 17th 2014 at 4:30:43 AM

A'ight. That works.

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#17: Feb 17th 2014 at 6:20:57 AM

"OMG...I have nipples!"

Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
#18: Feb 17th 2014 at 8:40:06 AM

[up] uhhh.... NO! tongue

Edit ok perhaps just as crude but, "What is this thing you call genitals?"

edited 17th Feb '14 8:48:44 AM by Paktra

SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#19: Feb 17th 2014 at 8:43:29 AM

@13 is good, I don't like @17 much and the anatomy looks fishy as well.

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Melkior Since: Dec, 2011
#20: Mar 1st 2014 at 8:20:16 PM

For a caption, how about something like "Now I'm so hungry, I could murder a salami pizza!" ? grin

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troacctid "µ." from California Since: Apr, 2010
#21: Mar 1st 2014 at 11:09:31 PM

I like it better as a single image.

Rhymes with "Protracted."
rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#22: Mar 2nd 2014 at 12:30:33 AM

Like this?


I like that better too.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
treelo Since: Jun, 2010
#23: Mar 2nd 2014 at 12:45:40 AM

... I don't see an issue with both, the singles simply don't tell the trope and would be pulled if they were from a work with far less familiarity to those here.

Paktra Since: Sep, 2013
treelo Since: Jun, 2010
#25: Mar 2nd 2014 at 3:03:58 AM

They do need some spiffing up like 22.1 though, they're real dirty.

edited 2nd Mar '14 3:04:49 AM by treelo


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