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Mr_Madman Almighty Janitor from Eagleland, World of Badass Since: Mar, 2017 Relationship Status: Brony
Almighty Janitor
#1: Nov 8th 2017 at 11:55:55 PM

I want to see what other tropers here consider to be the most hilarious failed attempts at sublimity. This also includes juxtaposition of the commonplace and ludicrous or anything funny when in reality it isn't.

Destiny 2's trailer is described as bathos, considering Cayde-6 decides to get a drink at a bar whilst in the middle of a ground war, retelling his story.

Wait a second: How on earth did I even get here?
Segal991 A loyal animal lover from Somewhere Beyond the Sea Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
A loyal animal lover
#2: Jul 3rd 2023 at 1:10:42 AM

One of my favorite Narm moments (from Troll 2 proper): "They're eating her! And then they're gonna eat me! OH MY GOOOOOOODDD!!note " Not even the fly on his forehead is convinced.

Oh, I believe in yesterday
Unicorndance Logic Girl from Thames, N.Z. Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Logic Girl
#3: Jul 4th 2023 at 3:07:19 PM

This narmy bit from a badfic based on Ghostbusters (1984), that seems to have hired the Department of Redundancy Department:

He bows his head, gagging, unable to catch his breath. His lungs burn for air but he can't breathe. His chest spasms. The world spins rapidly around him and his vision blanks as his entire body screams for air, but he can't breathe, he can't breathe, he can't breathe. Egon sinks to the ground. His throat constricts, the muscles in his stomach cramp, he gags, unable to breathe. He gasps in a desperate attempt to draw in any amount of air.

Edited by Unicorndance on Jul 18th 2023 at 10:19:26 PM

For every low there is a high.
Segal991 A loyal animal lover from Somewhere Beyond the Sea Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
A loyal animal lover
#4: Jul 5th 2023 at 12:48:09 AM

[up] God, I love the way you worded that.

There's a good bit of Bathos in the Bluey episode "Camping". What better time to have an inspirational, existential conversation about missing the ones you love during an impromptu bathroom break?

Oh, I believe in yesterday
Segal991 A loyal animal lover from Somewhere Beyond the Sea Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
A loyal animal lover
#5: Jul 7th 2023 at 3:40:28 AM

The scene where Sally yells at Sonic for choosing to fight Robotnik over staying with her in Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics) (and slaps him) is hilarious for all the wrong reasons, mainly the over-the-top facial expressions. This line from Sally is just as funny: "What's more important to you, anyway?! Punching out Robotnik's lights or being with me?!"

Oh, I believe in yesterday
punkcrow Tobias/TJ (He/Him) from Northwest Indiana Since: Dec, 2020 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
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#6: Jul 17th 2023 at 8:10:25 PM

From Spider-Man 2, that scene where Mary Jane is about to be crushed by a wall and Peter screams in an... uh... interesting way...

Cold turkey's getting stale. Tonight I'm eating crow.
Segal991 A loyal animal lover from Somewhere Beyond the Sea Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
A loyal animal lover
#7: Jul 17th 2023 at 9:43:59 PM

There are many narmy scenes in the Glitter Force dub of Smile Pre Cure due to downplaying of most of the serious scenes (either due to Filling the Silence with dialogue or unfitting music). For example, Joker's evil monologues would be cool, if not for his goofy voice.

Edited by Segal991 on Jul 17th 2023 at 9:44:09 AM

Oh, I believe in yesterday
Segal991 A loyal animal lover from Somewhere Beyond the Sea Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
A loyal animal lover
#8: Jul 23rd 2023 at 4:31:08 AM

This anti-smoking PSA. If your dog is talking to you, I don't think that's just weed you're smoking. (Also, wouldn't this send the wrong message? This might make people want to smoke so that their dogs will talk to them.)

Edited by Segal991 on Jul 23rd 2023 at 4:31:18 AM

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