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Freezer
Since: Jan, 2001
20th Feb, 2017 07:49:45 PM
I would consider that an Author's Saving Throw to a fan complaint.
Edited by Freezer My name is Freezer and my anti-drug is porn.
BrokenEye
Since: May, 2011
22nd Feb, 2017 01:14:08 AM
Official Fan-Submitted Content
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is
We have Ascended Fanon and Real Life Writes the Plot for when fan theories became/are confirmed as canonical/outside events force a change in the production of the work. Do we have a trope for a minor version of these? For context the example I have is from the Batman 60s television series. When the first season began airing a car safety organisation contacted the producers to complain that Batman and Robin were jumping into the Batmobile and driving off without fastening any safety belts - this was before seat belts were compulsory to wear if fitted - and thus setting a bad example. After a bit of toing and froing (the producers suggested the reason was the Batmobile had advanced safety features rendering seatbelts unnecessary but the organisation wasn't having it) the producers acquiesced to the organisations complaints and shot a short closeup sequence of the actors fastening lap belts and inserted it into every subsequent sequence where a character jumped into the Batmobile but before they drove it off - the organisation was so grateful for the most popular television show of the time endorsing seat belt use they presented the show with a prestigious safety award.
As it's not a fan theory, Ascended Fanon doesn't seem to fit and as it has no real impact on the actual story or production Real Life Writes the Plot doesn't seem right either. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Edited by Exxolon