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sponsor: DougSMachina edited by: Koveras
added: Sun, 24th Apr '11 5:09:29 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 5:17:46 AM
sponsor: 3of4
added: Sat, 28th Jan '12 11:09:54 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 5:17:06 AM
sponsor: Euodiachloris
added: Sun, 29th Jan '12 6:46:59 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 5:15:10 AM
sponsor: Myra
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 10:22:05 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 4:54:54 AM
Rapid fire gunshots while quickly rotating to execute multiple surrounding targets in a short timespan.
sponsor: ProfessorLysander
added: Mon, 22nd Aug '11 1:47:05 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 4:40:14 AM
One character is revealed to have a relationship with another character where under normal circumstances the older one would be dead.
sponsor: zarpaulus
added: Fri, 3rd Feb '12 8:56:49 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 4:37:13 AM
A kind of {{Tomboy}} who is not only skilled at sports but intelligent as well.
sponsor: atheywa
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:54:29 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 4:34:06 AM
sponsor: dalek955
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:24:49 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 4:01:31 AM
sponsor: Westrim
added: Sat, 4th Jun '11 8:20:53 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:52:50 AM
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:44:46 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:44:46 AM
A character says something that subverts something else they also said.
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:49:39 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:44:04 AM
Saying one thing, then quickly saying something contradicting it.
sponsor: HiddenFacedMatt
added: Sat, 19th Nov '11 3:14:51 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:41:54 AM
A faceless character who has a notable influence on the plot without any characterisation
sponsor: Bisected8
added: Sat, 28th Jan '12 7:29:43 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:22:09 AM
A swarm of usually soulless supernatural dark-robed evil beings.
sponsor: HereticsHammer edited by: TomWalpertac2
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:35:05 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 3:16:18 AM
sponsor: Folamh3
added: Mon, 6th Feb '12 5:34:30 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 2:50:24 AM
A person has a deep-seated rivalry with an object. Presumably one-sided.
sponsor: 32_Footsteps
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:51:15 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 2:31:31 AM
sponsor: Catbert
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 5:10:33 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 2:08:28 AM
sponsor: KZN02
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 11:35:12 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 2:03:30 AM
sponsor: lu127
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:04:22 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 2:01:28 AM
sponsor: Belfagor
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:00:32 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 1:52:29 AM
A character falls asleep sitting down with their head on the shoulder of the person next to them.
sponsor: SNES
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:20:53 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 1:03:17 AM
sponsor: Belfagor
added: Fri, 3rd Feb '12 6:20:38 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 12:32:45 AM
sponsor: KaeozCrimson edited by: MichaelKatsuro
added: Sun, 5th Feb '12 9:17:31 PM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 12:21:10 AM
If it has a long tail like a gerbil, it's clearly a hamster. If it has long ears like a rabbit, it's clearly a mouse.
sponsor: SparkyLurkdragon
added: Sun, 17th Jul '11 1:22:12 AM
last reply: Fri, 10th Feb '12 12:00:08 AM
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:41:45 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:43:47 PM
sponsor: Goldfritha
added: Sat, 24th Dec '11 9:14:24 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:43:28 PM
sponsor: Bibliophile edited by: HimuraShinguji
added: Mon, 6th Feb '12 9:06:04 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:13:40 PM
sponsor: piroca
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 3:41:33 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:08:28 PM
sponsor: ScanVisor
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:49:31 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:04:26 PM
Background noise news report turns out to be integral to the plot.
sponsor: stardust_rain
added: Fri, 7th Oct '11 1:06:54 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:01:02 PM
When a character has to be restrained or confined by their friends or allies
sponsor: shistavan
added: Mon, 19th Dec '11 11:38:26 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:00:23 PM
sponsor: Rockonman edited by: piratemonkey06
added: Thu, 2nd Feb '12 10:42:54 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:59:35 PM
A character who tries to capitalize on the success of an unwilling or unwitting relative.
sponsor: OmarKarindu
added: Sat, 28th Jan '12 4:52:12 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:57:21 PM
sponsor: midoriri edited by: captainsandwich
added: Fri, 3rd Feb '12 3:06:52 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:54:01 PM
sponsor: Premonition45
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 4:19:38 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:47:12 PM
sponsor: Deboss edited by: TomWalpertac2
added: Wed, 4th Nov '09 11:31:45 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:46:18 PM
The mentor in a series becomes less prominent as the hero grows more confident.
sponsor: thewriter
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:17:55 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:41:32 PM
sponsor: MasterHand
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:48:17 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:32:32 PM
sponsor: 18TillIDie
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:51:14 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:01:03 PM
sponsor: shaduf
added: Mon, 6th Feb '12 4:47:54 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:50:17 PM
If you want to get elected, be prepared to kiss a lot of babies.
sponsor: randomsurfer
added: Sat, 1st Oct '11 12:52:47 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:42:16 PM
sponsor: Ekuran
added: Sun, 29th Jan '12 7:31:43 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:13:54 PM
Someone says "this is reality" only when referring to the worst aspects of reality.
sponsor: Teraus
added: Mon, 23rd Jan '12 2:45:06 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:10:44 PM
sponsor: atheywa
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 6:13:44 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:07:35 PM
A love triangle in which the one of two rivals is Blessed With Suck.
sponsor: flamingcarrot
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:31:57 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:03:32 PM
sponsor: TomWalpertac2
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 5:26:00 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:52:06 PM
Trying to intimidate your opponent with a display of strength or skill.
sponsor: nman
added: Wed, 18th Jan '12 9:31:36 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:46:01 PM
sponsor: HandsomeRob
added: Sat, 12th Nov '11 10:26:52 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:45:48 PM
sponsor: MrInitialMan
added: Fri, 3rd Feb '12 11:42:30 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:28:58 PM
sponsor: LeastSquare
added: Sun, 5th Feb '12 4:52:21 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:10:19 PM
sponsor: WaxingName
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 1:33:11 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:49:24 PM
sponsor: sliz225
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 7:44:22 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:41:19 PM
The tendency of the quality of a show (especially a sitcom) to decline over time.
sponsor: gc79
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:58:09 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:31:48 PM
Similar to Mighty Whitey, White Male Lead, and Minority Show Ghetto, this trope deals with non-minority characters in minority environments.
sponsor: stogu
added: Thu, 19th Jan '12 9:54:44 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:21:13 PM
A hero who is willing to use morally ambiguous means to achieve good ends. (UpForGrabs)
sponsor: FrodoGoofballCoTV
added: Mon, 29th Aug '11 11:40:40 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:18:44 PM
Winning is about having the right abilities at the right time not being the most powerful
sponsor: FallenLegend
added: Wed, 28th Dec '11 7:49:30 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:11:00 PM
Hair that is otherwise perfectly neat except for a bit of loose hair.
sponsor: DragonQuestZ
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 11:48:28 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:53:46 PM
sponsor: Mozgwsloiku
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:09:22 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:49:19 PM
A person unknowingly develops a romantic/sexual attraction or is egged on to such involvement with a blood relative and the target is aware of it
sponsor: ThreeferFAQMinorityChick
added: Mon, 30th Jan '12 5:43:16 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 4:29:03 PM
sponsor: KJMackley
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 9:46:59 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:35:47 PM
A character who is about to die or perform a Heroic Sacrifice gives all their power to another.
sponsor: Oreochan edited by: GreenPrincessofGracela
added: Fri, 2nd Dec '11 10:09:26 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:35:45 PM
A game that, by design, can never be completed; generally meant as a joke.
sponsor: Spark9
added: Mon, 5th Sep '11 8:57:41 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:34:01 PM
The characters need to steal an item, but leave money in its place.
sponsor: Kardamon
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:18:21 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:33:01 PM
sponsor: zarpaulus
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 2:16:03 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:08:47 PM
sponsor: Thorin
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 2:06:52 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:07:54 PM
sponsor: NateSpidgewood
added: Fri, 27th Jan '12 4:19:51 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:01:20 PM
A character wearing a labcoat is visual shorthand that they are a scientist or doctor.
sponsor: shimaspawn
added: Tue, 31st Jan '12 4:17:32 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 2:49:00 PM
A character has an extremely long greeting, or is forced to repeat it, exhausting themselves.
sponsor: ParadiscaCorbasi
added: Tue, 27th Dec '11 9:06:33 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 2:22:45 PM
Characters express disbelief that something digital can have an effect on anyones life.
sponsor: Westrim
added: Mon, 9th Jan '12 4:23:13 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 2:13:18 PM
A character says what his friends call him, inviting others to drop formalities and do the same
sponsor: AFP
added: Tue, 7th Jun '11 4:23:40 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:36:41 PM
sponsor: Rognik
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 11:27:00 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:29:25 PM
sponsor: AFP
added: Fri, 27th Jan '12 1:33:14 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:25:10 PM
sponsor: animeg3282
added: Thu, 2nd Feb '12 3:42:18 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:43:35 PM
A character\'s immortality is bestowed by and reliant on an object
sponsor: ccoa
added: Wed, 11th Jan '12 12:35:48 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:28:29 PM
sponsor: nizzemancer
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:05:41 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:27:18 PM
sponsor: Sligh
added: Wed, 21st Dec '11 9:42:24 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:02:01 PM
The main character revolutionizes his world using his ability to think outside the box
sponsor: Gorthos
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 9:23:23 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:01:49 PM
A [[Power Trio]] of nations or armies: one organized and efficient, one dangerous and unpredictable, and one honorable and just.
sponsor: Ambar
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 8:16:12 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:53:26 AM
A person is disabled by mental trauma instead of physical damage. At least untill it's suitably dramatic to recover.
sponsor: BlackDragon
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:18:39 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:50:48 AM
sponsor: zarpaulus
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 2:33:58 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:49:18 AM
sponsor: Koveras
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 7:54:45 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:44:25 AM
sponsor: Earnest
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:59:50 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:44:11 AM
A plot where future generations have to deal with the mess made by their civilization in the past.
sponsor: Koveras edited by: 69BookWorM69
added: Sun, 15th Jan '12 1:19:37 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:43:05 AM
sponsor: thewriter
added: Thu, 2nd Feb '12 2:27:05 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:10:46 AM
sponsor: KeithTyler
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 12:36:55 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 11:10:13 AM
Erratic events or changes occur due to the unexpected release order of a running series
sponsor: Psi001 edited by: thewriter
added: Wed, 23rd Nov '11 9:39:23 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:39:38 AM
A group of heroes is sneaking into an enemy base. Once discovered, there is no longer need for secrecy and all hell breaks lose.
sponsor: Yora
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 3:16:13 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:23:20 AM
Reading a book gets played out as though it was a scene in the show.
sponsor: DragonQuestZ
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 1:13:45 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 10:18:33 AM
sponsor: Catbert
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:14:35 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:14:35 AM
sponsor: thewriter
added: Mon, 30th Jan '12 4:05:11 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 9:01:36 AM
Someone trying to join a gang has to beat one of its toughest members to get in
sponsor: TheWanderer
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 1:57:08 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:40:31 AM
sponsor: KuroBaraHime
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 9:46:16 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:29:15 AM
sponsor: Beed28
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 9:15:20 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:14:11 AM
A character gets his hand stuck in the cookie jar while getting a cookie.
sponsor: CaveCat
added: Fri, 3rd Feb '12 4:32:15 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:12:40 AM
When fictional characters are obsessed with a real world celebrity
sponsor: Yora
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 8:02:38 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 8:03:42 AM
A plot that doesn't follow a traditional timeline, instead making the person reading/watching figure it out
sponsor: gekolvr0734
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 2:27:53 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:59:54 AM
A proud, handsome, arrogant, sophisticated man who often has HiddenDepths of kindness.
sponsor: Nocturna
added: Mon, 9th Jan '12 5:13:03 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:45:18 AM
There's no such thing as a no good woman. Every no good woman was made no good by a no good man.
sponsor: hartbreak
added: Wed, 1st Feb '12 10:10:40 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:33:33 AM
sponsor: Folamh3
added: Wed, 9th Nov '11 5:23:55 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:14:29 AM
In which the author uses adverbs (typically with dialogue) in a clumsy or superfluous fashion
sponsor: Folamh3
added: Thu, 1st Dec '11 7:36:29 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 7:14:18 AM
sponsor: Erock edited by: GreenPrincessofGracela
added: Tue, 26th Jul '11 3:27:46 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:56:04 AM
sponsor: Recon5
added: Fri, 4th Nov '11 6:28:50 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:50:24 AM
sponsor: Catbert
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 5:38:09 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:44:35 AM
sponsor: KZN02 edited by: GreenPrincessofGracela
added: Mon, 30th Jan '12 11:40:55 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:39:15 AM
If a show looks unrealistic, any show within a show that appears is going to look unrealistic too.
sponsor: MichaelKatsuro
added: Sat, 4th Feb '12 9:22:24 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:37:07 AM
A character speaks under breath for dramatic emphasis. (the last three words should be in a smaller font for Self-demo purposes)
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:37:41 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:29:42 AM
Possibility of FirstContact? Send in a team of people from different fields of knowledge.
sponsor: Shnakepup
added: Wed, 1st Feb '12 3:29:04 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:20:57 AM
sponsor: Xandriel
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 5:23:58 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 6:17:27 AM
A villain, gray character or bystander feels sympathy or pity for a heroic character.
sponsor: TheWanderer
added: Wed, 4th Jan '12 2:42:05 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 5:03:31 AM
A supertrope to separate fantasy/sci-fi swears from other Unusual Euphemisms
sponsor: hobbitguy1420 edited by: go2chris
added: Thu, 2nd Feb '12 12:11:09 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 4:56:17 AM
A list of recommendations for fans of a certain work
sponsor: EddieValiantJr
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 5:33:16 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 4:05:52 AM
sponsor: Deboss edited by: Arivne
added: Sun, 1st Jan '12 11:20:43 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 4:00:08 AM
We already know that Evil Is Hammy, but characters who speak at length about Darkness have their own kind of hamminess.
sponsor: Lithp
added: Sun, 29th Jan '12 2:44:05 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:42:49 AM
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Thu, 12th Jan '12 4:29:18 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:25:11 AM
BigBads and allies come one at a time, never doubling up or overlapping.
sponsor: Westrim
added: Thu, 21st Apr '11 3:37:09 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 3:24:43 AM
sponsor: FastFingers
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 11:56:13 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:05:51 AM
A sitcom character unknowingly drinks a stranger's leftover drink.
sponsor: justpeachy
added: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:50:26 AM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 1:00:56 AM
(1) - Establish the rules for the setting. (2) - Abuse them for fun and profit.
sponsor: Noaqiyeum
added: Mon, 23rd Jan '12 4:47:06 PM
last reply: Thu, 9th Feb '12 12:14:13 AM
sponsor: Redneck Rocker edited by: Westrim
added: Thu, 29th Apr '10 5:53:48 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 11:11:24 PM
sponsor: MrInitialMan
added: Sat, 7th Jan '12 11:09:06 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 11:09:27 PM
You may recognize the name, but that doesn\'t mean that they worked on it for more than two hours.
sponsor: Westrim
added: Sun, 15th Jan '12 7:04:09 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 11:06:38 PM
sponsor: Westrim
added: Thu, 6th Oct '11 1:05:09 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 11:04:17 PM
Agencies that nobody knows in Real Life don't have to explain themselves in fiction
sponsor: Westrim
added: Sun, 15th Jan '12 9:32:22 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:55:40 PM
sponsor: Westrim
added: Tue, 20th Dec '11 11:49:53 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:52:45 PM
Oh look, another pair of bandits for our FiveManBand to annihilate
sponsor: Westrim
added: Wed, 21st Dec '11 3:35:58 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:48:20 PM
sponsor: Westrim
added: Tue, 20th Dec '11 10:02:03 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:46:17 PM
sponsor: Deboss
added: Tue, 3rd Jan '12 1:19:48 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:23:20 PM
sponsor: Deboss
added: Sun, 22nd Jan '12 10:50:01 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:22:16 PM
A Team with at least one Representative from each Culture, Nation or Organization
sponsor: KJMackley
added: Sun, 31st Jul '11 5:57:44 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 10:06:51 PM
Use of time travel causes the same character to exist at at least 2 points in space simultaneously.
sponsor: captainsandwich edited by: TomWalpertac2
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 12:48:34 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 9:33:37 PM
They're not interested/dating/engaged/married, but no one else in the room knows that...
sponsor: badassbookworm92
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 9:03:09 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 9:15:29 PM
sponsor: Surenity edited by: chicagomel
added: Sun, 5th Feb '12 9:30:13 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 8:59:45 PM
The villain and the hero encounter each other by sheer coincidence, with both being caught off-guard
sponsor: Shnakepup
added: Fri, 19th Aug '11 6:01:18 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 8:45:42 PM
sponsor: ginsengaddict2
added: Fri, 20th Jan '12 3:40:51 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 8:42:29 PM
Something our character regularly consult to get answers to their questions.
sponsor: Ghilz
added: Sat, 21st Jan '12 9:57:34 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 8:38:58 PM
sponsor: SteamGoth
added: Sun, 10th Jul '11 3:15:47 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 7:43:23 PM
Pose with hands clasped together or palms meeting either in front of chest or face to indicate holiness or desire
sponsor: Clevomon edited by: 69BookWorM69
added: Sat, 26th Nov '11 8:12:06 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:57:43 PM
sponsor: NoirGrimoir edited by: Merlock
added: Sun, 29th May '11 4:35:47 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:45:39 PM
Science, engineering, and even building technological wonders don't take any time, because taking time is boring.
sponsor: dranorter
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:42:02 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:42:02 PM
sponsor: blueranger
added: Tue, 7th Feb '12 11:28:44 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:31:29 PM
One or more human corpses, or corpse parts, are found in a highly unlikely place
sponsor: SharleeD
added: Sun, 16th Oct '11 10:09:09 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:04:46 PM
sponsor: bhl88 edited by: queenbri
added: Sun, 6th Nov '11 6:18:06 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 5:55:03 PM
sponsor: NoxArtemis
added: Wed, 8th Feb '12 6:56:07 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 5:44:02 PM
sponsor: VincentGaribaldi
added: Sun, 1st Jan '12 10:21:59 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 3:57:01 PM
You expect a certain Plot Twist, but instead get a totally different one.
sponsor: GreatHylianKing
added: Mon, 3rd Oct '11 8:00:59 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 3:26:44 PM
sponsor: mdulwich
added: Thu, 24th Nov '11 8:05:47 AM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 3:17:58 PM
sponsor: Dcoetzee
added: Sat, 21st Jan '12 7:04:21 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 3:00:43 PM
sponsor: ayjazz1 edited by: LordGro
added: Fri, 18th Feb '11 5:42:31 PM
last reply: Wed, 8th Feb '12 1:27:46 PM
sponsor: Rognik edited by: TwoGunAngel
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Autobiographical song that tells the story of the singer's career so far.
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Something that looked at the time like a Noodle Incident is explained later.
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Alice risks neck to get something of material importance to Bob. Bob considers item dispensable compared to Alice being safe.
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When a normally non-human character becomes human, expect HOTNESS.
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Program producers use the wrong railroad rolling stock in a scene, or throughout the work.
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When character faced with defeat is still proud of how well he did.
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A character gets a kiss from a crush and swears off washing the kissed place.
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A plan with nearly unlimited resources goes awry due to ignorance and dumbness
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Characters naming their arms or other body parts that can be used as weapons.
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The hero calls upon th population of an area, sometimes the entire world, to do something important in a time of crisis.
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A predefined message for why some examples get tweaked or removed.
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Stock sidequest to kill a single monster, often a Bonus Boss
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Year Inside Hour Outside type time travel creates dicotomy of nostolgia
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A long-running work shows how much it's changed by going back to a previous formula
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A character is introduced revealing some embarrassing details about him/her.
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Two characters in love literally fall on each other, leading to their Relationship Upgrade
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Despite having natural and irregular walls and ceiling, the floor in this cave is perfectly flat.
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A character stares into darkness and finds a sinister pair of eyes staring back.
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Announcements made in theaters, requesting silence during the feature presentation
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"I Lied" "I Lied Too"
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