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Answer.
Not with that attitude, we won't. Try again.
Out eating the neighbors' tax forms, should be back soon.
Sorry, I said that just to bring it up to the top so anyone would notice it.
When trying to bump something, just type "Bump". People will understand then.
In regards to the original question:
- Lampshaded: The usage of the trope is referenced within the work itself. Often used to poke fun at the conventions of the trope.
- Discussed/Conversed: They are the same thing I believe, where two or more characters talk about the trope in question in a conversation.
Proper way to do that is just to say "Bump".
See also the entry for Playing with a Trope.
And our articles for Lampshade Hanging, Discussed Trope, and Conversational Troping.
Edited by Iaculus What's precedent ever done for us?
[This too.]
Edited by SoWeAteThem Out eating the neighbors' tax forms, should be back soon.
When playing with tropes, what's the difference between Lampshaded, Discussed and Conversed?