History GenreSavvy / FanWorks

* ''Fanfic/ShadowsOverMeridian'': Jade, due to [[TaughtByExperience her surprising amount of experience with villains from her home dimension]], is easily able to figure out the broad details of Nerissa's plans. In fact, about the ''only'' surprise for her is that the older woman views herself as a WellIntentionedExtremist.

* The ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' fanfic ''Fanfic/AsDreamsAreMadeOn'' starts from the premise of a fictionalized version of the author landing in the body of Bella Swan on the day of her arrival in Forks. Having read the books (and supplementary material), and seen the films, she knows ''exactly'' what sort of story she's in, even if it's not precisely the one she knows. As she's also, generally, an SF/fantasy fangirl, she frequently draws on other books, comics, TV shows, etc. to explain things or provide a frame of reference.

** Moondancer tries to invoke a RescueRomance, thinking that she as the "leading actress" will win Twilight's heart when she tries it. Twilight [[DefiedTrope doesn't buy it]], knowing that's what Moondancer was trying to do thanks to her own love of ''Franchise/StarWars'' and nerdy culture. Twilight tries to let Moondancer down gently by saying that she'll always love Moondancer as a friend, but Moondancer's continuous pressing of the issue eventually convinces Twilight that Moondancer [[BeyondRedemption won't be helped]].

* GenreSavvy:

* Chapter 5 of ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/31492754?view_full_work=true Mars Attacks: Simpsons]]'', Mr. Burns reveals a deck of cards called ''Mars Attacks'', saying to myself... "Finally, it’s time for vengeance".
** In Chapter 10, Burns gets a phone call from the prison that is being held up by the Gnard Martian. He gets into an aguement with Loki.
** Music/MelanieC shouts out "D'oh" upon learning her fate with the Gnards.

* Chapter 5 of ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/31492754?view_full_work=true Mars Attacks]]'', Mr. Burns reveals a deck of cards called ''Mars Attacks'', saying to myself... "Finally, it’s time for vengeance".
** In Chapter 10, Burns gets a phone call from the prison that is being held up by the Gnard Martian. He gets into an aguement with Loki.

** In the epilogue, [[spoiler:Dumbledore's "omniscience" is attributed to him having ''read'' the ''Harry Potter'' novels beforehand]].

* When Isabela in ''Fanfic/HowFarDoTheseRootsGoDown'' gets the vision on how Mirabel not getting a gift will affect the miracle and sees that it has two parts (one with Casita cracked and one with it still whole), she knows exactly which one Alma will focus on and it factors into her choice to shatter it.

* In ''Fanfic/AllMixedUp'', Mariana Mag picks up on Otto trying to [[HoldingTheFloor stall for time]] while he comes up with a plan to stop her before he gets anagrammed. She then remarks how movies will always use the tactic of the hero distracting the villain by getting them to tell their life story before another hero lurking in the shadows will move in and attack them, and says that since Otto has no one who will come to his aid (with Oscar, the agent that came with him, already attacked and anagrammed by her), she might as well tell him her entire life story. What she doesn't take into account, however, is Otto's battle prowess and quick thinking skills.

* In ''Fanfic/AllMixedUp'', Mariana Mag picks up on Otto trying to [[HoldingTheFloor stall for time]] while he comes up with a plan to stop her before he gets anagrammed. She then remarks how movies will always use the tactic of the hero distracting the villain by getting them to tell their life story before another hero lurking in the shadows will move in and attack them, and says that since Otto has no one who will come to his aid (with Oscar, the agent that came with him, already attacked and anagrammed by her), she might as well tell him her entire life story.

* The entire premise of the ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' fanfic ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/26722816/chapters/65190853 Nope: Marinette - the Incredibly Reluctant Protagonist]]'' is that her parents noticed at birth she had blue hair and so was the protagonist in ''some'' story, and made sure she was ready to deal with it while trying to delay as long as possible the start of the story (and foiling multiple attempts, such as the fairy kidnapping, a ChildhoodMarriagePromise and the ''many'' talking animals trying to give her gifts)... And stay alive her first year of life, as they ''knew'' a tragic backstory could get one of them killed before her first birthday.

* ''Fanfic/ThePartsWePlay'';
** Katniss quickly determines that Tacoma, the District Seven female tribute, is too unpredictable for the Capitol to ‘let’ her win.
** Witnessing Peeta act as leader for his ‘alliance’ during a private viewing of the Games control room while public viewing watches Cato and Clove, Katniss realises that the Capitol must be focusing on the tributes from Two at this point to downplay the Districts’ awareness of Peeta’s strengths.

* [[Franchise/StarWars Tarkin]] shows this trait in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', starting from realizing in the very first chapter that while the newly enthroned Emperor Palpatine can't be overthrown right then due its enormous popular support, said support will vanish in a few years due [[EvilOverlord how Sith normally act once in power]].

* [[Franchise/StarWars Tarkin]] shows this trait in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', starting from realizing in the very first chapter that while the newly enthroned Emperor Palpatine can't be overthrown right then due its enormous popular support, said support will vanish in a few years due [[HateSink how Sith normally act once in power]].

* [[Franchise/StarWars Tarkin]] shows this trait in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', starting from realizing in the very first chapter that while the newly enthroned Emperor Palpatine can't be overthrown right then due its enormous popular support, said support will vanish in a few years due [[HateSink how Sith normally act once in power]].

* In the ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13055042/1/Know-Your-Meta Know Your Meta]]'', not only does Katsuki Bakugo recognizes that he is in a story, he identifies ''Izuku Midoriya'' as the main protagonist due to how weak he starts. He intentionally sets himself as TheRival to Izuku so he would be secure in the narrative. He and Shigaraki also get into a debate when the latter tries to recruit Bakugo, with Shigaraki arguing that if Bakugo becomes a villain he'll have a guaranteed win against [[TheHero Izuku]] to set himself as a threat, while Bakugo arguing that will not only lead to a guaranteed lost in the future, but end with him ''respecting'' Izuku, which he doesn't want.

* In the ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' fanfic ''[[fanfiction.net/s/13055042/1/Know-Your-Meta Know Your Meta]]'', not only does Katsuki Bakugo recognizes that he is in a story, he identifies ''Izuku Midoriya'' as the main protagonist due to how weak he starts. He intentionally sets himself as TheRival to Izuku so he would be secure in the narrative. He and Shigaraki also get into a debate when the latter tries to recruit Bakugo, with Shigaraki arguing that if Bakugo becomes a villain he'll have a guaranteed win against [[TheHero Izuku]] to set himself as a threat, while Bakugo arguing that will not only lead to a guaranteed lost in the future, but end with him ''respecting'' Izuku, which he doesn't want.

* The protagonist of the "''LightNovel/IsItWrongToTryToPickUpGirlsInADungeon''" fan work "''Fanfic/MyTransDimensionalOverpoweredProtagonistHaremComedyIsWrong''," [[CynicalMentor Hikigaya Hachiman]], is an [[TrappedInAnotherWorld isekai hero]] who believes he's been transported into a badly written [[LightNovels Light Novel]]. (He's completely correct, although "badly written" is just his opinion.) Not only does this enable him to avoid "[[TropeTelegraphing tripping flags]]" (doing or [[YouJustHadToSayIt saying things]] that usually have bad consequences in Light Novels) and recognize when other people do it or are in danger of doing it, it enables him to try to move the plot by acting in ways that are associated with certain Light Novel tropes. Of course, it only works [[OnlyTheAuthorCanSaveThemNow when the author wants it to]], but since [[LampshadeHanging that's a big part of the point of the work]], it usually does.

* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13874258/1/ Shadow Play]]'': The SelfInsert in Shikamaru's body at one point comments that in a shonen series, the stronger the protagonist is, the less the supporting cast has to do. Therefore, he should make Naruto as strong as possible so he can just sit on the sidelines and talk about how strong Naruto is.

* In ''Fanfic/RiskItAll'', Due to growing up in a world where Batman and the Justice League exist, Ren is well-acquainted with superhero tropes and goes the extra mile to preserve his SecretIdentity. He's also aware of the PhoneTraceRace and is wary of using his own computer to upload his videos, wiping the prints off a phone he took from a mobster before tossing it in the trash to avoid being traced.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''Fanfic/WhatYouWishFor'', Lori calls Lucy stupid for playing with a ouija board as she's seen horror movies where this leads to bad things happening.

* In the ''[[Fanfic/WorldsApartBuffy Worlds Apart]]'' sequel ''Finding Joy'', Buffy demonstrates her understanding of the kind of twists she and Angel might face in their relationship when she tells him that they have to talk about such problems before some supernatural event takes advantage of them, such as [[spoiler:when Angelus temporarily took control of Angel's body and started suggesting that his good counterpart would prefer Buffy as the 'bad girl']].

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''Fanfic/WhatYouWishFor'', Lori calls Lucy stupid for playing with a ouija board as she's seen horror movies where this leads to bad things happening.
* In the ''VideoGame/Persona4'' fic named ''[[https://www.deviantart.com/dorotheaarnalut/art/From-idol-to-Programmer-Rise-to-Fuuka-MC-TF-851521320 From idol to Programmer]]'', where after Rise suffers a brain injury that makes her think she's [[VideoGame/Persona3 Fuuka Yamagashi]], she bakes her teammates some cookies. While Chie and Yukiko (willing) and Kanji (reluctantly) accepted, Naoto refrained due to suspicion of Rise's behavior, while Yosuke kept away since he knows his female teammates [[LethalChef have no cooking skills]].

* ''Fanfic/ThePartsWePlay'';
** Watching the interviews with the other Tributes, Katniss quickly determines that Tacoma, the District Seven female tribute, is too unpredictable for the Capitol to ‘let’ her win.
** Witnessing Peeta act as leader for his ‘alliance’ during a private viewing of the Games control room while public viewing watches Cato and Clove, Katniss realises that the Capitol must be focusing on the tributes from Two at this point to downplay the Districts’ awareness of Peeta’s strengths.