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StFan Since: Jan, 2001
#1: Nov 19th 2015 at 6:23:18 AM

The picture is under an angle that doesn't make it quite clear what's happening, and even if you parse it, this doesn't illustrate much (the robot could just as well be doing hypnosis or eye surgery).

This is one trope where no picture would be better than the current. I have found this possible replacement, however, although you might deem it better suited for Neural Implanting.

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#2: Nov 20th 2015 at 5:17:02 PM

The current is definitely relying on the caption to get the trope across...no ideas on a replacement, and I'm not really feeling the suggestion.

DeisTheAlcano Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#3: Nov 20th 2015 at 6:15:27 PM

Textbook JAFAAC. Even having seen the movie this doesn't show anything about the trope.

Karxrida The Unknown from Eureka, the Forbidden Land Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: I LOVE THIS DOCTOR!
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#4: Nov 20th 2015 at 10:11:36 PM

Pull current for being JAFAAC.

If a tree falls in the forest and nobody remembers it, who else will you have ice cream with?
eroock Since: Sep, 2012
#5: Nov 21st 2015 at 2:23:26 AM

Also, don't forget to clean up the example description for Battle for Terra which refers to current image.

Berrenta How sweet it is from Texas Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Can't buy me love
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#6: Nov 21st 2015 at 6:16:54 AM

Yeah, pull it.

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Morgenthaler Since: Feb, 2016
#7: Nov 21st 2015 at 8:36:29 AM

Agreed, pull without replacement.

You've got roaming bands of armed, aggressive, tyrannical plumbers coming to your door, saying "Use our service, or else!"
TheUnsquished Filthy casual from Southern Limey Land (Life not ruined yet) Relationship Status: Married to the job
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#8: Nov 21st 2015 at 10:11:04 AM

That seems the way to go, I guess.

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eroock Since: Sep, 2012
rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#10: Nov 21st 2015 at 1:26:42 PM

5: Examples should not refer to the page image. This is a big reason why not.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#11: Nov 22nd 2015 at 5:39:28 PM

It's pulled and the page is tagged for this thread.

Who needs Translator Microbes when your Robot Buddy can make you bilingual?

TheUnsquished Filthy casual from Southern Limey Land (Life not ruined yet) Relationship Status: Married to the job
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#12: Dec 7th 2015 at 9:47:23 AM

Bump. Is this a BUPKIS case, or can it be adequately portrayed?

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Josef5678 Psshhh... from Virginia Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Mu
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#14: Dec 7th 2015 at 1:58:43 PM

I haven't any suggestions. This is probably better imageless for now.

Morgenthaler Since: Feb, 2016
#15: Dec 7th 2015 at 2:42:51 PM

No image.

You've got roaming bands of armed, aggressive, tyrannical plumbers coming to your door, saying "Use our service, or else!"
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#16: Dec 7th 2015 at 6:26:47 PM

Not a BUPKIS case, but I'm good to go ahead and close this one. Anyone else?

Karxrida The Unknown from Eureka, the Forbidden Land Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: I LOVE THIS DOCTOR!
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#17: Dec 7th 2015 at 6:32:26 PM

Close it.

If a tree falls in the forest and nobody remembers it, who else will you have ice cream with?
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#18: Dec 13th 2015 at 3:16:22 PM

This one's got a lot of "close it" votes and the old pic is gone, so let's go ahead and lock up.

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