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Deadlock Clock: Mar 12th 2015 at 11:59:00 PM
eroock Since: Sep, 2012
#1: Jan 3rd 2015 at 4:37:30 AM

This page is currently imageless. What about this scene from Notting Hill?

edited 3rd Jan '15 4:37:44 AM by eroock

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#2: Jan 3rd 2015 at 10:04:49 AM

Opened, although I'm not really sold on the suggestion.

AnotherDuck No, the other one. from Stockholm Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Mu
No, the other one.
#3: Jan 3rd 2015 at 10:32:27 AM

Kind of too much people to see what's actually going on, and he looks way too happy about it for it compared to what you'd expect from the trope. I mean, sure, it's a valid reaction, but not exactly what makes for a good illustration of what's happening.

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SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#4: Jan 3rd 2015 at 10:33:13 AM

Yep, not sold on the suggestion either.

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#5: Jan 3rd 2015 at 11:27:17 AM

"The scene where someone innocently opens the front door (frequently naked, or wearing boxers or something) and there's a raging/screaming/lusting/photographing mob on the other side. Usually the intruder then slams the door and looks around with shock."

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
thok That's Dr. Title, thank you! (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Non-Canon
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#6: Jan 3rd 2015 at 11:28:22 AM

The webcomic section has this example; the third panel could stand by itself or with the fourth panel as well.

edited 3rd Jan '15 11:29:13 AM by thok

eroock Since: Sep, 2012
#7: Jan 3rd 2015 at 12:30:05 PM

[up] That would work, if we neglect the nude angle. Perhaps the trope description should be tweaked to move the focus away from Bob being embarrassed for his outfit or lack thereof towards him being uncomfortable with the sheer amount of people waiting on the other side of the door.

AnotherDuck No, the other one. from Stockholm Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Mu
No, the other one.
#8: Jan 3rd 2015 at 12:50:15 PM

Nudity isn't a requirement, though. I think his reaction is enough.

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eroock Since: Sep, 2012
#9: Jan 3rd 2015 at 2:04:27 PM

I am with you. Here's how I would phrase the first paragraph to make it more clear:

The scene where someone innocently opens the front door and there's a raging/screaming/lusting/photographing mob on the other side. Usually the intruder then slams the door and looks around with shock. Bonus point if the character is naked, or wearing boxers or something.

edited 3rd Jan '15 2:05:47 PM by eroock

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#10: Jan 4th 2015 at 8:31:09 PM

The webcomic suggestion works...2+3, 3 by itself, or 3+4 are all good.

eroock Since: Sep, 2012
#11: Jan 12th 2015 at 2:37:39 PM

[up] The three different panel versions in comparison:



































edited 12th Jan '15 2:40:31 PM by eroock

StFan Since: Jan, 2001
#12: Jan 12th 2015 at 5:22:13 PM

The two-panel version works the best.

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#13: Jan 12th 2015 at 6:14:16 PM

Yeah, I'm with St Fan on this one. The two panel version works best.

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Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#14: Jan 12th 2015 at 6:43:02 PM

Definitely a two-panel version.

AnotherDuck No, the other one. from Stockholm Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Mu
No, the other one.
randomtroper89 from The Fire Nation Since: Nov, 2010
#16: Jan 28th 2015 at 8:30:02 PM

I'll square this with a [tup]

edited 28th Jan '15 8:30:19 PM by randomtroper89

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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GewoonDaan Since: Oct, 2013
#18: Jan 30th 2015 at 9:20:40 AM

As an aside, I feel like I've seen this trope with freezing in place about just as often as with slamming the door. If you're going to rephrase that paragraph maybe make it say 'Often..' instead of 'Usually..'

rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#19: Jan 30th 2015 at 6:13:29 PM

You Could Always Edit It Yourself, "usually" to "often" or "most" to "many" or etc, softening the claim, is a small and common change.

edited 30th Jan '15 6:22:51 PM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#20: Feb 21st 2015 at 2:56:45 AM

Clock is set.

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
thok That's Dr. Title, thank you! (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Non-Canon
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#22: Feb 21st 2015 at 6:36:18 AM

Yeah 11.2 is good and seems to be the likely winner.

Are there thoughts on a caption? It might be good to add a little context: looking at the webcomic, Paulus (the man opening the door) has just put out an ad inquiring about a possible bride, and roughly half of ancient Rome has shown up.

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#23: Feb 21st 2015 at 7:28:27 AM

"Roving packs of Zeus' Witnesses will take the starch out of the hardiest of Romans."

AnotherDuck No, the other one. from Stockholm Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Mu
No, the other one.
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#25: Mar 9th 2015 at 7:33:40 AM

Re-clocking; the 2-panel version of the B/W comic has enough consensus to run with, so it's up and tagged. Is there a wiki page to link it to? Also, how's the caption suggestion?


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