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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 16th 2023 at 5:37:57 PM
Page 1163 @Spiro Spiro
The film wasn't saw released in mainland China, possibly due to Batman being voiced by Keanu Reeves, who was Banned in China for his participation in a concert in Tibet on 3 March 2022.
^ A person is a "who", not a "which".
DC League of Super-Pets didn't saw a release in mainland China, though maybe it had something to do with Batman being voiced by Keanu Reeves, which was Banned in China for his participation of an Tibet concert in 3 March 2022. Tibet is one of the political taboos in mainland China.
^ See above corrections.
Edited by Arivne on Mar 31st 2024 at 10:26:21 AM
Page 1163 @Ayumi-chan
...members of the Iscario branch of the Septian church all wield maces as to denote...
Ferdinand is the prince of the Marl Kingdom and spends most of the first game petrified, <- comma and...
Edited by Arivne on Mar 30th 2024 at 9:54:33 AM
Page 1163 @Alpinist
...to end its neutrality at the beginning of the war, and does so by...
and flee back to their own lines with the help of La Résistance.
...civilians being threatened with...assassinated by resistance fighters...
...the postwar novel The Eagle Has Landed and its blockbuster film adaptation)...
...given his freedom, continues working for them as a paid servant...
Carl Minnivech is an orphan who was adopted by his uncle <- no comma but runs away after two years of jealous abuse at the hands of his aunt and cousins. <- period He spends weeks as a beggar in the countryside before encountering schoolteacher Penn Hapgood, who helps find a home to take Carl in, gives him an education, and generally takes on a Cool Big Bro role to Carl.
^ Changed verbs to present tense as per How to Write an Example - Write in Historical Present Tense.
...only appears for a few seconds, <- comma but...
Mysterious, powerful, and beautifully-designed Plant Person sorceress the...
...are surprisingly well-liked and remembered in proportion...
Edited by Arivne on Mar 30th 2024 at 10:18:12 AM
Thanks @ Star Wars Legends
- Luke's unpredictable Anti-Villain old friend Tank is one of the best-remembered things to come out of the Star Wars Empire series.
Edited by Alpinist on Mar 30th 2024 at 11:02:33 AM
What did you mean by "Deleted - Word Cruft"?
Just a guy.
- Never Live It Down: Many fans will never forgive her for the infamous moment in Detective Comics 23.2 in which she ends up murdering a bunch of children by giving them bombs disguised as video game consoles, which many understandably saw as a morally reprehensible act that, in the eyes of some, has rendered her irredeemable, no matter how much good she has done since. It doesn't help that Harley has never faced the consequences for this act, with DC opting to quietly bury and ignore it instead.
YMMV.The Batman:
- Base-Breaking Character: Despite only appearing in The Stinger and a single deleted scene, the Joker has quickly divided fans. Some are happy to see him and are excited about what he could bring to Matt Reeves' universe. Meanwhile, others have groaned at the sight of him, largely due to Hype Backlash surrounding him in general, with many detractors wishing he would stay out in favor of focusing on Batman's other rogues. Some have also opted to Take a Third Option, being against the idea of him being a major character, but liking the idea of him being more of a minor Hannibal Lector-esque character as shown in the deleted scene, viewing it as a smart way to incorporate him and his dynamic with Batman without him overtaking everything else. There's also the matter of his Adaptational Ugliness, with some either liking it and others either finding it a step too far into Squick territory or too derivative of previous live-action Jokers (particularly his The Dark Knight counterpart).
Edited by Tylerbear12 on Mar 31st 2024 at 3:43:44 AM
Thanks @ The Hunger Games
As one of the most popular YA series' of the 2000s, The Hunger Games has attracted a lot of interest from fans, with many supporting and minor characters gaining huge fan appreciation.
Original Trilogy
- Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee only gets a few scenes until the third book and is a mysterious figure involved in some very morally dubious acts, but fans adore the idea of a rebel gamemaker, especially one who plays Snow so well, and his background and motivations are a constant source of Fanfic Fuel.
- Wiress is only present for a quarter or so of the second book, but her Bunny-Ears Lawyer skills and implied status on the Autism spectrum have won her many admirers and prominent fanfic roles.
- Despite just being a Satellite Character to Cinna and Peeta, Peeta's stylist, Portia, is a pretty common fanfiction character (albeit mainly in supporting roles).
- Gloss and Cashmere have a pretty big following despite having barely any dialogue or characterization due to their intriguing Back Story as sibling Victors and So Beautiful, It's a Curse appearances that made at least Cashmere a Sex Slave victim like Finnick.
- The District 10 male tribute in the 75th Hunger Games is a Living Prop, but is quite popular in fanfiction (where he is usually but not always made into a sympathetic character) due to how he lasts longer than anyone else besides some of the Career tributes and the rebel alliance.
- Not So Stoic butcher Rooba is one of the better-liked District 12 denizens despite only being in one scene.
- Rebel District 2 Victor Lyme is only in one or two scenes, but good luck finding a man who's not at least a little obsessed with wondering what her background, motives, ultimate fate, and niche in the Victor community are.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Despite being Red Shirts, the Ring Twins have more fans than a lot of far more prominent mentors due to how nice they are to their tributes and Coriolanus.
- Coral's Big Sister Instinct toward her district partner, Teslee's Gadgeteer Genius skills, and Lamina's Mighty Lumberjack moments after initially seeming weak make all of them highly popular standouts even amongst an almost universally beloved crop of tributes, but none of them get many scenes.
- Julian Bellowes reveals his African-American heritage and desire to reconnect with his family and integrate his housing development to his brother-in-law Harry in the penultimate flashback. Harry is surprisingly sympathetic despite his jealous actions toward Julian both before and after the revelation, and concernedly asks why Julian isn't joining the rest of the family visiting his dying father.
- Besides the murder in "November 22nd", Hillary thinking that her father figure rejected her, the victim's refusal to ever forgive his remorseful best friend for setting him up for a beating, and the victim's mentor's loneliness and suspicion he'll end up Dying Alone in the present day are all decently sad and powerful.
@ Batman
- Even fans who take issue with the Continuity Snarl and Fridge Logic issues in the long out-of-print Whole Episode Flashback story "When Batman was Robin" admit that the scene where Secret Secret-Keeper Harvey Harris reveals how he figured out his disguised protege was Bruce Wayne through a Sherlock Scan and a few innocuous questions about the boy's past is one of the coolest Batman mentor moments out there.
- The Many Deaths of Batman arc, when a man in a Batman costume is murdered and people think it is the real Batman, there is a simultaneously touching, tragic, and awesome scene of an emergency room team struggling to revive the man they think is their city's protector, with one orderly trying to take off his mask, only for an angry doctor to grab his arm and stop him.
@ Batman
- Affably Evil Chessmaster The Designer won widespread praise for his complex plans and backstory in the Rebirth arc that introduced him, with many fans bemoaning the wasted potential of the reveal that he has been Dead All Along and is being impersonated by the Joker, and hoping to see more of him in flashbacks one day.
Edited by Alpinist on Mar 31st 2024 at 11:59:07 AM
Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny
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- In Everyone Is Home, the "Ultimate Battle Royale" arc has Tabuu from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Galeem from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gather up 5000 characters and put them into one big battle royale to see who is the strongest one. Any challengers trying to fly or swim out of the competition are immediately disqualified.
- Ignored Epiphany:
- Three of Branch's brothers ignored his feelings and didn't know they were doing it until Branch snapped at them for not taking his feelings into consideration.
- Velvet ignores the feelings of her brother Veneer and doesn't understand why Branch and his brothers would go out of their way for each other.
- Tear Jerker: What hurt Branch's feelings more is that when he finds out the main reason why his three brothers left when he was a baby has lead him to believe that his siblings, except Floyd, didn't care about him.
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Arvine, Keanu Reeves didn't perform a concert in Tibet, he's participated in a virtual benefit concert for Tibet House US. There's no such a thing as a concert in Tibet.
Edited by SpiroSpiro on Mar 30th 2024 at 7:45:41 AM
"Cool. Coolcoolcool."
For BecomingTheMask.Film:
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Melody starts out befriending Phoebe solely to trick her into helping release Garraka, but quickly grows to genuinely like her as a friend and eventually switches sides to help the Ghostbusters stop Garraka.
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Fan-Preferred Couple cleanup thread
- The game starts with an awe-inspiring parade organized to honor the bravery and accomplishments of Ratchet and Clank. It is a magnificent display of colors, music, and fanfare that will leave you spellbound. You will witness the streets filled with people cheering and waving to the parade floats that showcase the duo's iconic moments. Overall, it is an unforgettable experience that sets the tone for the rest of the game.
Hazbin Hotel: Charlie Morningstar
- Unskilled, but Strong: Charlie is one of the most powerful figures in Hell, second only to her parents. She demonstrates her impressive strength in the season one finale by making Adam bleed and absorbing his full-powered surprise punch without negative repercussions. According to an official source, Charlie's power surpasses even that of The Dreaded Alastor, making her a formidable force among the denizens of Hell. However, due to her lack of battle experience and unpredictable temperament, she tends to hold back from revealing her true capabilities. When she finally decides to unleash her full abilities against Adam, her inexperience causes her to be quickly overpowered, despite landing a solid hit first.
Gear 5
- Personality Powers: In an interview with SBS (a question and answer column written by One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda), he reveals that the inspiration behind the protagonist's (Luffy) unique ability to stretch his body like rubber was to reflect his eccentric, fun-loving, and carefree personality. Furthermore, Oda explains that the choice of such a power is also intended to contrast with the more "serious" shonen heroes. However, there is more to Luffy's power than just a reflection of his personality. Oda also hinted that Luffy's ability to stretch his limbs embodies the essence of freedom itself, symbolizing the human spirit's boundless potential and limitless possibilities.
- Spanner in the Works: Luffy is the rightful bearer of the Nika fruit's true power, titles, and legacy. He has inherited a unique set of skills that make him a formidable opponent to any tyrant or slave owner. One of his many titles is the "Warrior of Liberation," which reflects his natural inclination towards fighting against oppression and injustice. This combination of natural abilities and inherited titles makes Luffy a potent force to be reckoned with, particularly when it comes to opposing those who would seek to oppress others.
Creator's Pet: While not as bad as Roman, it is clear that Seth will always be WWE's Plan B in the main event card, especially when their plans with Roman didn't go through. It helps that he is a favorite of Triple H. Following the disbandment of the Shield, Seth has won multiple championships, including multiple world titles and being a double champion on three different occasions. Even when he suffered from X-Pac Heat in 2019, he is still prominently featured in the title picture. In 2023, when WWE introduce a third world championship, Seth is chosen to win it, over the likes of other competitors who have not hold a world title or have shorter reigns. During his feud with Finn Balor, the Judgment Day leader not only highlights Seth's frequent favoritism by the company, but also emphasizes how unsafe Seth can be, with Finn himself serving as a prime example - a sentiment echoed by fans of Sting. Despite this, Seth can get away with this without much issue. On the Road to WrestleMania XL, Seth decides to take a break in order to recuperate from an injury, but he does not relinquish his title. As a result, the World Heavyweight Championship is undefended for several months, mirroring Roman's own title reign.
Designated Hero: During his reign as the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, Seth retains his Monday Night Messiah gimmick, portraying a psychopathic character similar to the Joker. Seth hardly displays any heroic qualities during this period, as seen in his behavior such as bragging about breaking up the Shield years ago, leaving Cody Rhodes during a tag team match, and assaulting Drew McIntyre without any reason. Even Roman, the Big Bad of the company, feels compelled to caution Cody about Seth's lack of trustworthiness and compares him to Benedict Arnold. Meanwhile, the people Seth feuded with include the likes of Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Drew McIntyre, the latter two who unexpectedly turned heel, just for fans to cheer for Seth. During these feuds, the heels highlight how frequently Seth is granted world title opportunities, while they, at most, only experience a fleeting five minutes of fame before being relegated back to the mid-card. Finally, in January 2024, Seth refuses to relinquish his title after sustaining an injury, effectively holding it hostage for several months and contradicting his claim of being a genuine fighting champion.
Edited by MM_Crusader on Mar 31st 2024 at 3:34:43 AM
@Alpinist
...the idea of a rebel gamemaker, especially one who plays Snow so well, <- comma and...
...due to their intriguing Back Story as sibling Victors <- no comma and So Beautiful, It's a Curse appearances...
The District 10 male tribute in the 75th Hunger Games is a Living Prop, <- comma but...
...what her background, motives, ultimate fate, and niche in the Victor community are.
...and Lamina's Mighty Lumberjack moments after initially seeming weak...
...despite his jealous actions toward Julian both before and after the revelation, and...
...with one orderly trying to take off his mask, only for an angry doctor to grab his arm and stop him.
I have made a note to myself not to mention any rules violations I see in your work.
Edited by Arivne on Mar 31st 2024 at 10:10:15 AM
...in which she ends up murdering a bunch of children by giving them bombs...
...scene, the Joker has quickly...Hype Backlash surrounding him in general...wishing he would stay out...but liking the idea of him being more...
@kawaiineko333
I don't see any English violations in that example.
Three of Branch's brothers ignore his feelings and don't know they are doing it until Branch snaps at them...
What hurt Branch's feelings more is that when he finds out the main reason why his three brothers left when he was a baby, <- comma which leads him to believe that his siblings, except Floyd, didn't care about him.
^ I think this is what you meant to write, but I can't be sure.
@Spirospiro
So when you wrote "for his participation of an Tibet concert", you meant to write "for his participation in a virtual benefit concert for Tibet House US."
Got it.
When you write "Tibet concert" without any other information, you mean "a concert in Tibet".
Edited by Arivne on Mar 31st 2024 at 10:51:36 AM
@Bullman
I can't find any English errors in that example.
@jahman
He has inherited a unique set of skills that makes him a formidable opponent...
^ Note that you write "This combination of natural abilities and inherited titles makes Luffy..." later.
@MM_Crusader
In 2023, when WWE introduced a third world championship, Seth was chosen to win it, over the likes of other competitors who had shorter reigns or had not held a world title.
^ I had to move "had shorter reigns" earlier in the sentence because the "not" was incorrectly modifying it.
...the latter two who unexpectedly turned heel <- no comma just for fans to cheer for Seth.
Edited by Arivne on Mar 31st 2024 at 10:50:22 AM
Here's another Seinfeld episode.
Jerry's new publicist ends up causing him grief. Elaine's boss thinks she's trying to kill him. Kramer's gambling problem resurfaces. George attempts to prove he isn't a racist.
Tropes:
- Guest Star: Debra Jo Rupp as Katie, Jerry's publicist at the titular club.
- Mistaken for Racist: George at one point when he compares one of the Yankees, a negro, to a celebrity person of color, resulting in this happening to him.
- Out-of-Context Eavesdropping: Pitt's lawyer overhears some shifty lines from Elaine when she is speaking to a hysterical Jerry on the phone.
- Take This Job and Shove It: Elaine plans to do this to Mr. Pitt, but reconsiders when he says that he put her in his will.
- Unwitting Instigator of Doom: Due to Mr. Pitt mistaking Jerry for a pharmacist employee, Jerry ends up advising Pitt to take some medication that isn't compatible with him.
Edited by R8ingsGuy on Mar 31st 2024 at 9:39:40 AM
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George hires an average-looking secretary to avoid distractions, but it backfires when he has sex with her.
Kramer sells his clothes to Kenny Bania for 300 dollars...without thinking about how he is unable to be seen in public without a spare set of clothes.
^ The first part of the sentence says he "sells his clothes", which means he sells all of his clothes. This would leave him naked. Did you mean to write "sells his spare set of clothes" as the rest of the sentence says, or did you mean to write "seen in public without his clothes." at the end?
Elaine walks out of the clothing store to see how she looks in a normal mirror due to not trusting the mirror in the store, but when she returns, the manager refuses to keep the dress after seeing the snow on it. Exactly <- no comma how did Elaine think she could take a dress to another mirror outside of the store without getting it dirty?
^ The last sentence doesn't make any sense. Did she actually drag the dress on the ground? Why was it certain that the dress would become dirty/snow-covered? Was it snowing outside?
Since Jerry doesn't have the ticket stub for his mom's fur coat, Willy can't give the fur coat back to him...
^ As written, it wasn't clear what the "it" referred to: the stub or the fur coat.
Jerry goes through hell and high water (including agreeing to eat with Bania) to get a ticket for his mother's fur coat, but he finds the...
Edited by Arivne on Mar 30th 2024 at 9:44:29 AM