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* ShaggyDogStory: [[spoiler: It really doesn't matter what could or didn't happen during the film's events, because it turns out that the nuclear explosives that were planned to be used to wipe out civilization are so powerful they literally blow the whole planet to pieces. Well, save events that kept the bombs from going off, in theory...]]
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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Smith frequently does this before meeting London.

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This really goes in the subtrope.


* BrotherSisterIncest: In the climax of the film, it is revealed that [[spoiler:Smith and London are half-siblings, both having the same father]]. This is especially shocking, since they have been boning regularly through the movie.


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* SurpriseIncest: In the climax of the film, it is revealed that [[spoiler:Smith and London are half-siblings, both having the same father]]. This is a nasty surprise for them, since they've been boning regularly through the movie.

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A science fiction story centered on the sexual adventures of a group of college students and their investigation of a bizarre cult, the film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the first ever Queer Palm for its contribution to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues.

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A science fiction science-fiction story centered on the sexual adventures of a group of college students and their investigation of a bizarre cult, the film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the first ever first-ever Queer Palm for its contribution to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues.



* AmbiguouslyGay: While Thor is clearly straight, various other cues leave Smith confused about this (his frequent use of deodorant, the neat, color coding system for his flip-flops in his closet, etc.)

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* AmbiguouslyGay: While Thor is clearly straight, various other cues leave Smith confused about this (his frequent use of deodorant, the neat, color coding color-coding system for his flip-flops in his closet, etc.)


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* LousyLoversAreLosers: London is really unimpressed with Rex after she sleeps with him, as he [[SpeedSex doesn't last long]] ("I've had pelvic exams that lasted longer. What are you, 14?") and when she gives him a second chance by giving her oral sex he still fails at pleasuring her.
-->'''London:''' It's a vagina, not a bowl of spaghetti!
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* EverybodyHasLotsOfSex: No virgins in this film, guaranteed. All of the cast are shown to hook up somebody.

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* EverybodyHasLotsOfSex: No virgins in this film, guaranteed. All Most of the main cast are shown to hook up somebody.with someone.

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* BrutalHonesty: London has no problem berating someone for [[SpeedSex coming too fast]], and then telling him he's bad at oral sex afterward, giving him instructions about how to do it better.

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* BrutalHonesty: London has no problem berating someone Rex for [[SpeedSex coming too fast]], and then telling him he's bad at oral sex afterward, giving him instructions about how to do it better.



* SpeedSex: London snidely tells a guy who comes really fast as they're having sex that she's had pelvic exams that lasted longer.

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* SpeedSex: London snidely tells a guy who Rex after he comes really fast as they're having sex that she's had pelvic exams that lasted longer.


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* AThreesomeIsHot: Smith, London and Rex have a threesome during the film, as Smith's birthday gift.

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* BrutalHonesty: London has no problem berating someone for [[SpeedSex coming too fast]], and then telling him he's bad at oral sex afterward, giving him instructions about how to do it better.



* DoYouWantToCopulate: London simply asks guys if they want to sleep with her, and they eagerly agree after the incredulous initial reaction.



* EverybodyHasLotsOfSex: No virgins in this film, guaranteed.

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* EverybodyHasLotsOfSex: No virgins in this film, guaranteed. All of the cast are shown to hook up somebody.
* LipstickLesbian: Stella and her girlfriend Lorelei both have long hair while mostly wearing feminine clothing, the latter especially favoring stylish dresses.


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* ReallyGetsAround: Smith and London spend much of the film hooking up with people (including each other). In his case, men along with women.


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* SpeedSex: London snidely tells a guy who comes really fast as they're having sex that she's had pelvic exams that lasted longer.
* StraightGay: Smith and other gay or bisexual guys in the film don't show gay stereotypes at all.
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* BrotherSisterIncest: In the climax of the film, it is revealed that [[spoiler:Smith and London are half-siblings, both having the same father]]. This is especially shocking, since they have been boning regularly all movie.

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* BrotherSisterIncest: In the climax of the film, it is revealed that [[spoiler:Smith and London are half-siblings, both having the same father]]. This is especially shocking, since they have been boning regularly all through the movie.
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'''Kaboom''' is a 2010 American science fiction mystery fantasy comedy film written and directed by Creator/GreggAraki and starring Creator/ThomasDekker, Creator/JunoTemple, Creator/HaleyBennett, and Creator/JamesDuval.

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'''Kaboom''' ''Kaboom'' is a 2010 American science fiction mystery fantasy comedy film written and directed by Creator/GreggAraki and starring Creator/ThomasDekker, Creator/JunoTemple, Creator/HaleyBennett, and Creator/JamesDuval.
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Dewicking per TRS decision.


* BiTheWay: While Smith is clearly into men just as much (if not more) as women, he does not identify as "bisexual", referring to himself as "undeclared".
** Rex might be as well, as he sleeps with London [[spoiler:and later has a threesome with her and Smith]]. Wether this is an actual trait of his personality or [[spoiler: an act from his due to him being part of the New Order is never truly made clear.]]
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* EroticFilm: A softcore-erotic Indie film with strong LGBT themes by noted "New Queer Cinema" director Greg Araki.

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* EroticFilm: A softcore-erotic Indie film with strong LGBT themes by noted "New Queer Cinema" NewQueerCinema director Greg Araki.
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** Rex might be as well, as he sleeps with London and later has a threesome with her and Smith. Wether this is an actual trait of his personality or [[spoiler: an act from his due to him being part of the New Order is never truly make clear.]]

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** Rex might be as well, as he sleeps with London and [[spoiler:and later has a threesome with her and Smith. Smith]]. Wether this is an actual trait of his personality or [[spoiler: an act from his due to him being part of the New Order is never truly make made clear.]]
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** Rex might be as well, as he sleeps with London and later has a threesome with her and Smith. Wether this is an actual trait of his personality or [[spoiler: an act from his due to him being part of the New Order is never truly make clear.]]
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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Smith frequently does this before meeting London.
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[[caption-width-right:350:some caption text]]'''Kaboom''' is a 2010 American science fiction mystery fantasy comedy film written and directed by Creator/GreggAraki and starring Creator/ThomasDekker, Creator/JunoTemple, Creator/HaleyBennett, and Creator/JamesDuval.

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[[caption-width-right:350:some caption text]]'''Kaboom''' '''Kaboom''' is a 2010 American science fiction mystery fantasy comedy film written and directed by Creator/GreggAraki and starring Creator/ThomasDekker, Creator/JunoTemple, Creator/HaleyBennett, and Creator/JamesDuval.
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* EverybodyHasLotsOfSex: No virgins in this film, guaranteed.
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* ArmouredClosetGay: Thor's friend Rex is just as stereotypically straight as Thor, using words like "fag" and [[HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday insisting when he can that the is not gay]], only for him to [[spoiler:have a threesome with Smith and London as a birthday gift for Smith]]. Whether or not any of this was genuine since [[spoiler:Rex was a member of the New Order]] is up for debate.

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* ArmouredClosetGay: Thor's friend Rex is just as stereotypically straight as Thor, using words like "fag" and [[HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday insisting when whenever he can that the is not gay]], only for him to [[spoiler:have a threesome with Smith and London as a birthday gift for Smith]]. Whether or not any of this was genuine since [[spoiler:Rex was a member of the New Order]] is up for debate.
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* EroticFilm: A softcore-erotic Indie film with strong LGBT themes by noted "New Queer Cinema" director Greg Araki.
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[[caption-width-right:350:some caption text]]'''Kaboom''' is a 2010 American science fiction mystery fantasy comedy film written and directed by Creator/GreggAraki and starring Creator/ThomasDekker, Creator/JunoTemple, Creator/HaleyBennett, and Creator/JamesDuval.

A science fiction story centered on the sexual adventures of a group of college students and their investigation of a bizarre cult, the film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the first ever Queer Palm for its contribution to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues.

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* AmbiguouslyGay: While Thor is clearly straight, various other cues leave Smith confused about this (his frequent use of deodorant, the neat, color coding system for his flip-flops in his closet, etc.)
* ApocalypseCult: The New Order.
* ApocalypseHow: Planetary. The New Order's plan is to [[spoiler:destroy the surface and all who live on it, with Smith to rule what is left as the Chosen Son]]. However, when the New Order's leader unleashes the nukes, it instead reduces the ''entire planet'' into space debris.
* ArmouredClosetGay: Thor's friend Rex is just as stereotypically straight as Thor, using words like "fag" and [[HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday insisting when he can that the is not gay]], only for him to [[spoiler:have a threesome with Smith and London as a birthday gift for Smith]]. Whether or not any of this was genuine since [[spoiler:Rex was a member of the New Order]] is up for debate.
* BiTheWay: While Smith is clearly into men just as much (if not more) as women, he does not identify as "bisexual", referring to himself as "undeclared".
* BigRedButton: The one [[spoiler:Smith's father]] pushes to destroy the Earth.
* BrotherSisterIncest: In the climax of the film, it is revealed that [[spoiler:Smith and London are half-siblings, both having the same father]]. This is especially shocking, since they have been boning regularly all movie.
* ChivalrousPervert: Despite his insatiable sex life, Smith is not a bad person. In fact, he tells London that making his partner cum is [[CasualKink his kink]].
* CollegeIsHighSchoolPart2: Stella describes college as being an intermission between High School and the rest of their lives.
* ThePoorlyChosenOne: Smith is believed by the New Order to be their Messianic chosen one meant to rule the world after they destroy it in a nuclear holocaust. Before the cult could get Smith to safety however, [[spoiler:the cult's leader sets off the nukes before Smith is brought to safety, destroying the planet entirely]].
* PsychicPowers: It is revealed that the New Order would take orphans and children who their parents give away that have "potential" and do a "procedure" that gives them psychic powers. [[spoiler:Smith, Lorelei and Oliver are just three examples of this.]]
* RenegadeSplinterFaction: The Resistance are former members of the New Order that defected and fight to prevent their apocalyptic agenda from coming true.
* WickedWitch: Stella's girlfriend Lorelei is a woman with supernatural powers who, after Stella breaks up with her due to a mix of her insatiable sex-drive and an unstable, clingy personality, supernaturally stalks and tortures Stella. [[spoiler:Later averted when it is revealed that she was actually a psychic, her powers and unstable personality a result of a procedure the New Order did to her.]]
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