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Sentenced to Down Under

comments: 30

For your crimes, you are hereby sentenced to hard labor in Australia!

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sponsor: ryanasaurus0077 added: Thu, 16th May '13 6:08:29 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:54:55 AM

Instant Reaction Reveal

comments: 21

A

sponsor: Prime32 edited by: JohnDiFool added: Tue, 24th Jul '12 3:09:21 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:54:11 AM

Illogically Placed Blood

comments: 14

When there is blood or other gore in places where it would be illogical.

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sponsor: Ewoks777 edited by: morenohijazo added: Wed, 29th Feb '12 5:35:42 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:46:18 AM

Maintenance Bay

comments: 29

That big hangar where ships and robots get worked on.

sponsor: DannyVElAcme added: Thu, 24th Feb '11 4:38:20 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:37:44 AM

Reflex Check

comments: 11

Testing someone's reflexes by forcing them to react to something unexpected.

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sponsor: AFP added: Tue, 21st Aug '12 3:32:54 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:32:29 AM

Blather Throat

comments: 43

A decapitated character that can somehow keep talking without a head.

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sponsor: Euan2000 added: Mon, 7th Jan '13 12:00:14 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:30:25 AM

Good Fortune From God

comments: 25

Stating that money or property is given by an unseen power, without further explanation.

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sponsor: intersection added: Tue, 26th Mar '13 5:36:23 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:29:48 AM

Artillery Game

comments: 16

A game in which the player(s) take turns lobbing projectiles at opponents

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sponsor: UltramarineAlizarin edited by: Arivne added: Wed, 17th Apr '13 2:50:54 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:15:05 AM

Long Dead Badass

comments: 14

A badass character that is dead before the story even begins

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Motion To Discard

sponsor: immortalfrieza added: Sat, 11th May '13 12:39:53 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:13:02 AM

Suicidal Lemmings

comments: 4

Lemmings off themselves by way of jumping off of cliffs.

sponsor: MadMan400096 added: Sat, 18th May '13 7:45:49 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:07:14 AM

Monstrous Humanoid

comments: 39

Monsters with a humanoid form.

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sponsor: Noaqiyeum edited by: Morgenthaler added: Wed, 20th Feb '13 8:13:40 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 3:07:04 AM

The Silent Whisper

comments: 44

A character whispers something to another, inaudibly to the audience

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Needs Examples

Tropeworthy?

sponsor: KevinKlawitter added: Sun, 28th Oct '12 3:40:04 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 2:40:52 AM

Cannibal Larder

comments: 13

Gruesome stockpiles of corpses, body parts or bones associated with man-eaters

sponsor: SharleeD edited by: Arivne added: Sat, 24th Sep '11 8:20:22 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 2:33:06 AM

False Peace

comments: 14

Two warring factions agree to a ceasefire, which proves doomed to failure.

sponsor: AFP added: Sat, 18th May '13 9:53:10 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 2:27:23 AM

Change Blindness

comments: 3

Huge change that goes unnoticed by the characters because they are affected by the change.

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sponsor: ampthelectrifing edited by: Arivne added: Sat, 18th May '13 4:38:24 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 2:20:14 AM

Scenery Dissonance

comments: 47

Unpleasant events occurring in settings that are pleasant to look at.

Up For Grabs

sponsor: neoYTPism edited by: Arivne added: Sun, 8th May '11 12:03:11 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 1:40:46 AM

Color Coded Stones

comments: 16

Jewels, gemstones, minerals and other precious objects have stock colors associated with them

Tropeworthy?

sponsor: acrobox added: Mon, 13th May '13 9:08:00 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 1:12:06 AM

RomComJob

comments: 14

The job opportunites for Romantic Comedy characters are overwhelmingly in teaching, medicine, or something with a creative streak.

sponsor: Kat_ added: Fri, 17th May '13 4:19:09 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 1:10:42 AM

Undressing Behind a Screen Scene

comments: 4

A stock fanservice scene, generally done in a dressing room

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sponsor: Hodor added: Thu, 2nd May '13 11:24:20 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:56:53 AM

Third Conflict Ball From The Sun

comments: 9

Alien invasions (or humans invading other planets) invade Earth to get things that are more conveniently obtained in space.

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sponsor: AltseHashke added: Sat, 18th May '13 11:25:40 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:46:35 AM

Skeletal Musician

comments: 29

A skeleton plays a musical instrument or sings.

sponsor: Floria added: Sun, 14th Apr '13 3:38:26 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:43:25 AM

Social Climber

comments: 0

Someone determined to advance up the social ladder.

sponsor: Synchronicity added: Sun, 19th May '13 12:33:36 AM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:33:36 AM

Culturally Distinct Neighborhood

comments: 10

A neighborhood, ghetto, or barrio distinct from the surrounding community.

sponsor: surgoshan added: Wed, 13th Jun '12 6:05:40 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:15:11 AM

Constant Character Sound Effect

comments: 33

A sound effect follows a character wherever they go.

sponsor: ElectricalLass added: Thu, 16th May '13 4:05:42 PM last reply: Sun, 19th May '13 12:03:14 AM

Stuck Punch

comments: 9

A character punches a wall so hard, their fist becomes stuck in it.

sponsor: InterLoper edited by: Interloper added: Mon, 13th May '13 2:31:12 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 11:54:48 PM

Hope Crusher

comments: 14

A villain who delights in spreading despair

sponsor: ChrisX added: Wed, 15th May '13 11:52:25 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 11:38:39 PM

Useful Idiot

comments: 1

A hero (or townsperson) deceived into thinking the villain is a hero

sponsor: bulmabriefs144 added: Sat, 18th May '13 7:46:30 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 8:42:42 PM

Introduction by Hookup

comments: 21

Character has what they think is a one-night stand. Next morning they encounter their partner in an unrelated context and awkwardness ensues.

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sponsor: StarSword added: Sat, 11th May '13 4:45:31 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 8:40:28 PM

The Gentleman Or The Scoundrel

comments: 58

A love triangle with two men: one a safe choice, one a dangerous choice.

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sponsor: helterskelter added: Thu, 21st Mar '13 3:16:54 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 8:32:12 PM

Safety Is Cowardly

comments: 26

Using safety gear isn't Bad Ass

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sponsor: spacemarine50 added: Mon, 3rd Sep '12 8:12:06 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 8:22:22 PM

Blind Date Jackpot

comments: 19

A blind date turns out to be amazing

Tropeworthy?

Needs Examples

sponsor: mystery edited by: Arivne added: Wed, 13th Mar '13 8:29:57 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 8:05:15 PM

Protagonist Title

comments: 64

The title of the story is the name of the protagonist.

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Needs Examples

Tropeworthy?

sponsor: MagBas added: Wed, 1st May '13 1:39:38 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 7:30:18 PM

Memory Restoring Bribe

comments: 7

Witness can't remember? Maybe a little bit of this would jog it...

sponsor: DennisDunjinman added: Fri, 17th May '13 1:24:56 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 6:42:16 PM

Affectionate Automobile Alias

comments: 22

When a person gives their car a human (usually female) name.

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sponsor: DarkLiterati added: Mon, 13th May '13 6:21:22 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 6:30:36 PM

Robo Love

comments: 19

Romance between mechanical beings.

Needs Examples

sponsor: Elbruno added: Sun, 5th May '13 3:30:11 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 6:15:58 PM

The Mellow Yellow

comments: 13

A perpetually relaxed, easy going character that rarely gets frustrated or excited over anything.

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sponsor: Psi001 added: Thu, 16th May '13 8:29:40 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 5:47:35 PM

Stylized Jazz Silhouettes

comments: 2

There is a scene in a cartoon with a cut-out cartoon style and jazz music

sponsor: Macifayo added: Tue, 14th May '13 10:49:29 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 5:28:35 PM

Symbolism

comments: 8

The use of an object or event to represent something larger.

sponsor: Arha added: Mon, 13th May '13 10:32:53 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 5:10:42 PM

Overcomplicated Order

comments: 33

An order for an insanely complicated food or drink item.

sponsor: Welkin edited by: StarSword added: Mon, 10th Dec '12 4:01:44 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 4:57:13 PM

Can't Take Criticism

comments: 7

A character hates being criticized for his wrongs.

sponsor: 313Bluestreak added: Tue, 14th May '13 7:42:35 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 4:29:22 PM

Sound Coded For Your Convenience

comments: 60

Indication over sound coding

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sponsor: SeptimusHeap edited by: XFllo added: Fri, 4th Jan '13 3:43:05 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 4:05:20 PM

Told them he\'s the owner

comments: 2

Told my mother I'm the boss, and that the actual boss is my hard-working employee

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sponsor: zamzara added: Fri, 17th May '13 10:45:29 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 3:26:28 PM

Battle Chant

comments: 23

The troops or team start chanting to increase or display their high morale.

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Up For Grabs

sponsor: Olaf_Merchant edited by: Quag15 added: Sat, 11th May '13 6:12:39 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 3:02:42 PM

Replacement Mistaken For Confiscation

comments: 1

Needs Examples

sponsor: KZN02 added: Sun, 12th May '13 7:11:10 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 2:16:38 PM

Mark Of The Supernatural

comments: 21

A physical trait labels a character as supernatural or abnormal

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sponsor: MacronNotes added: Tue, 7th May '13 6:06:49 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 1:46:41 PM

We Used To Be Enemies

comments: 24

Two former enemies are now close allies.

Already have?

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sponsor: AFP added: Wed, 7th Nov '12 10:17:18 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 1:21:37 PM

Fugitive Arc

comments: 51

Our heroes are on the run from the law for a few episodes.

sponsor: PiratePete edited by: Larkmarn added: Sun, 12th Feb '12 2:43:58 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 1:05:55 PM

Blank Sign Syndrome

comments: 14

Dubs Consume Words

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sponsor: midone added: Fri, 17th May '13 10:19:17 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 1:01:46 PM

Chainsaw Grip / Standard BFG Stance

comments: 34

Holding a really big gun like it was a logging tool.

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sponsor: MattStriker added: Tue, 14th May '13 7:32:59 AM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 12:54:37 PM

Abandoned Catchphrase

comments: 11

A character has a catchprase early on, only for it to fall out of favor.

Needs Examples

sponsor: Rethkir edited by: robinjohnson added: Tue, 14th May '13 11:31:58 PM last reply: Sat, 18th May '13 12:28:33 PM

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