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sarysa Purrloin Jani by shrubBird from a time vortex Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
#1: Jun 27th 2017 at 5:20:29 PM

The premise is simple: I'll list a work, then the next poster needs to think up a sensational headline for that work. Moral panic will likely be a common theme, but it just needs to be sensational. The work can be film, TV, print, video games...anything. Though I'll probably step in with a surface level crap answer if something's so obscure it's unanswered for 1+ days.

For example, if the TV Tropes logo said: Super Mario Bros.

My headline might be: SHOCKING 2000% Upswing in Turtles Crushed by Children

Easy enough? I'll start it off with something most people know:


Superman

edited 28th Jun '17 8:49:18 AM by sarysa

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ZeroL *Vague plotting intensifies* from a dimension with 700 too many of me Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
*Vague plotting intensifies*
#2: Jun 27th 2017 at 6:37:09 PM

5 crazy things this former farmboy can do!

Homestuck

edited 27th Jun '17 6:38:01 PM by ZeroL

My new plan is so secret that even I cannot understand its full scope!
RandomWriter413 Since: Feb, 2016
#3: Jun 27th 2017 at 6:52:59 PM

Clowns secretly doomsday cult? CLICK TO FIND OUT.

Garfield Royal Rescue

sarysa Purrloin Jani by shrubBird from a time vortex Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
#4: Jun 28th 2017 at 5:40:09 AM

SCANDALOUS animal steroid testing sparks PETA outrage.


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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arcada188 PINNACLE OF MAN from Bad Soldierdom Since: Apr, 2015
PINNACLE OF MAN
#5: Jun 28th 2017 at 6:57:01 AM

SHOCKING transformation of one village Hyrulian child! Click to find out!

Zig & Sharko

I am the most suitable partner for Gaia. I have some bad news. You will not make it to Eden. This is the end of your journey.
TroperNo9001 Braids From S286 Not Included from ZDR for now Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Sinking with my ship
Braids From S286 Not Included
#6: Jun 28th 2017 at 8:00:02 AM

Will this hyena finally get the girl? CLICK TO FIND OUT!

Undertale

"Rarity, are you okay? We gotta get you and your friends outta here soon!"
Tre 82123 from the front to the back, that's where I was at (Unlucky Thirteen) Relationship Status: Singularity
82123
#7: Jun 28th 2017 at 11:03:12 AM

This Child Just Fell Into A Volcano. You Won't Believe What Happens Next.

BioShock Infinite.

oh, that's why I need this binary mind //
sarysa Purrloin Jani by shrubBird from a time vortex Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
#8: Jun 28th 2017 at 11:20:48 AM

Eight Miracle Tonics That Big Pharma Doesn't Want You to Know About

Stardew Valley

edited 28th Jun '17 5:55:49 PM by sarysa

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NASCARLOVER427 why u hurt Stockcar-chan? from Wherever He Wants Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
why u hurt Stockcar-chan?
#9: Jun 28th 2017 at 4:47:15 PM

WHAT Did Farm Boy Do For Love Again!?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

I'm feeling nice, so here's a nice, not meme related, rendition of The Final Countdown
CyberController Blitzy.... from Pride Ring Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: I don't mind being locked in this eternal maze!
Blitzy....
#10: Jun 28th 2017 at 6:11:33 PM

Girl finds strange alien. What happens next will shock you!

Shantae

Just made a server on discord.Come join me.
lewattoo Fly Air Madeline from Planet Auguste Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Fly Air Madeline
#11: Jun 28th 2017 at 7:15:55 PM

You Won't BELIEVE What Happens When This Woman Dances!

Powerpuff Girls

edited 28th Jun '17 7:16:02 PM by lewattoo

"I'll show you all of Paris, I'll take you on a tour, we'll go up and up and up so high they'll long for an encore!"
sarysa Purrloin Jani by shrubBird from a time vortex Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
#12: Jun 29th 2017 at 6:31:48 AM

Mad scientist PLAYING GOD? Explosive interview with the professor who is soon to be a household name.

Future Diary

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ActualBeatrice Raygun from the Salt Mines Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#13: Jun 30th 2017 at 1:28:54 PM

TRENDING! Death Game Decides Fate of the UNIVERSE! You won't BELIEVE what happens next! 5 Highlights From The Event - #4 will SHOCK You!

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

edited 30th Jun '17 1:29:12 PM by ActualBeatrice

The Superstar of the Supernatural World! (debatable)
Zackontheattack I like pineapple on my pizza. from beautiful Duwang Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
I like pineapple on my pizza.
#14: Jun 30th 2017 at 1:32:28 PM

Doctor who wannabes gone too far?! Find out more

Danganronpa

Revaryk Don't step on the flowers. from somewhere Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
Don't step on the flowers.
#15: Jun 30th 2017 at 1:53:25 PM

You WON'T BELIEVE what happened to these POOR TEENAGERS last WEEK! NOT CLICKBAIT! THIS IS SERIOUS! PEOPLE DIED!

Fate/stay night

edited 30th Jun '17 1:56:56 PM by Revaryk

"YOU SHALL FEEL THE FLOWER'S WRATH"
sarysa Purrloin Jani by shrubBird from a time vortex Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
#16: Jul 1st 2017 at 1:40:33 PM

Sorry for inaccuracies, seems that's too obscure for people so I'm BSing this.

Are your children safe? 5 tips to prevent your middle schooler from being caught up in an eternal holy war.

Deadpool

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#17: Jul 1st 2017 at 2:49:32 PM

Is your Fourth Wall secure? Follow these 7 easy steps!

Doctor Who

edited 1st Jul '17 2:49:46 PM by TropesForever

arcada188 PINNACLE OF MAN from Bad Soldierdom Since: Apr, 2015
PINNACLE OF MAN
#18: Jul 1st 2017 at 3:55:21 PM

Are you safe from The Silence? 5 tips to kill a Silent - #4 will SHOCK you!

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

edited 1st Jul '17 3:55:53 PM by arcada188

I am the most suitable partner for Gaia. I have some bad news. You will not make it to Eden. This is the end of your journey.
ActualBeatrice Raygun from the Salt Mines Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#19: Jul 1st 2017 at 8:11:31 PM

You Won't BELIEVE What These Neighborhood Critters Do When Humans Aren't Around! Click HERE To Find Out More!

Captain Underpants

The Superstar of the Supernatural World! (debatable)
ZeroL *Vague plotting intensifies* from a dimension with 700 too many of me Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
*Vague plotting intensifies*
#20: Jul 1st 2017 at 8:16:44 PM

What does this principal do when he's not being watched? The answer will amaze you!

Code Geass

My new plan is so secret that even I cannot understand its full scope!
dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
The World's Least Powerful Man
#21: Jul 1st 2017 at 9:08:51 PM

Sector 11 terror cell uses MIND CONTROL WITCHCRAFT to subvert loyal Imperial soldiers to their cause!

Red vs. Blue

edited 1st Jul '17 9:09:33 PM by dvorak

Now everyone pat me on the back and tell me how clever I am!
TacoBadger Well, it’s a badger, that’s for sure from either behind you or Albuquerque Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: The Skitty to my Wailord
Well, it’s a badger, that’s for sure
#22: Jul 1st 2017 at 9:17:08 PM

These soldiers are fighting in a box canyon. YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

Samurai Jack [1]

Huzzah
Zackontheattack I like pineapple on my pizza. from beautiful Duwang Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
I like pineapple on my pizza.
#23: Jul 2nd 2017 at 3:02:00 AM

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS TRAVELER?! IF SO CALL THE POLICE

Skullgirls

NASCARLOVER427 why u hurt Stockcar-chan? from Wherever He Wants Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
why u hurt Stockcar-chan?
#24: Jul 2nd 2017 at 5:20:56 AM

5 Things Girls Will Do FOR A WISH!!!!!!!!!

My Immortal

I'm feeling nice, so here's a nice, not meme related, rendition of The Final Countdown
Dauthium_Silencer The Traveling Hat Merchant from ALL AROUND THE WORLD Since: Dec, 2016 Relationship Status: Abstaining
The Traveling Hat Merchant
#25: Jul 2nd 2017 at 5:24:00 AM

You Would Not BELIEVE What Happened What This Girl Did To Make Herself Absolutely Perfectl!

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Want a hat? Here ya go! Throws entire arsenal of hats which is a billion hats

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