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*** Even more controversial example that links to Administrivia/RuleOfcautiousEditingJudgment in an attempt to make it look fair and unbiased.

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*** Even more controversial example that links to Administrivia/RuleOfcautiousEditingJudgment Administrivia/RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment in an attempt to make it look fair and unbiased.
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** Examples from ''Tabletop/{{Pathfinder}}'' that were stapled to the above instead of being given their own listing.

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** Examples from ''Tabletop/{{Pathfinder}}'' ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' that were stapled to the above instead of being given their own listing.
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** Example referring to a rule that only existed in older editions of the game, with no indication that it doesn't exist in modern versions.
** Examples from ''Tabletop/{{Pathfinder}}'' that were stapled to the above instead of being given their own listing.
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** Every single episode of a LongRunner past a certain threshold (usually 1/5th of the show's run) will be called a "modern" episode. You look it up and find that the episode came out in 2004.


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* Example that just lists the song's name and artist without explaining how it fits the trope.


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** Every single game in the ''Mario'' franchise being put under a single ''Franchise.SuperMarioBros'' bullet, making it practically impossible to organize or read.
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the third edit in a row from the Wiki Gnome, manually reverting their second edit because they thought better of it


* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/NextTrope a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].

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* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/NextTrope [[JustForFun/TropeName a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].
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a second edit in a row from the Wiki Gnome who just now learned a "better" way to do what they did in their first edit, clogging up the edit history


* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/TropeName a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].

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* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/TropeName [[JustForFun/NextTrope a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].
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* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/TropeNameInjokes a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].

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* Example that, for some reason, links to [[JustForFun/TropeNameInjokes [[JustForFun/TropeName a page that redirects to the page you're already on]].

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** Example claiming that [[WordOfGod Araki himself stated in an interview that this trope happened]]. GodNeverSaidThat, and this example is just based on a rumor that circulated around the fandom until it blindly became accepted as fact.



** Example from one of the {{Light Novel}}s, most likely ''Literature/PurpleHazeFeedback'' or ''Literature/JorgeJoestar''; if it's the former, it'll be treated as if it were canon, and if it's the latter, it'll include a NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer due to how weird its plot is.

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** Example from one of the {{Light Novel}}s, most likely ''Literature/PurpleHazeFeedback'' or ''Literature/JorgeJoestar''; if it's the former, it'll be treated as if it were canon, and if it's the latter, it'll include a NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer due to how weird its plot is. Should be moved to the Literature folder.

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* Example from an anime that refers to a character using [[SpellMyNameWithAnS the spelling from a fan-made translation]] rather than the official spelling, most likely swapping the letters L and R, adding an extra U after the letters O and U, or replacing hard C's with K's. Any time someone tries to correct the name, the editor immediately reverts it to their favored spelling.

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* Example from an anime Manga example that refers to a character using [[SpellMyNameWithAnS the spelling from a fan-made translation]] rather than the official spelling, most likely swapping the letters L and R, adding an extra U after the letters O and U, or replacing hard C's with K's.K's, and inserting a vowel between consecutive consonnants. Any time someone tries to correct the name, the editor immediately reverts it to their favored spelling.


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* ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' examples.
** Example talking about a character whose [[FightingSpirit Stand ability]] has the power to make this trope happen if certain conditions are met. You wonder how that power could be useful in any way, but the example then goes on to explain how [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower the Stand user goes on to kick massive amounts of ass]] with this ability... somehow.
** Example that catches your eye due to the MusicalThemeNaming of the characters and Stands leading to it mentioning a band or song you like.
** Example that refers to a character or Stand by their [[DubNameChange copyright-friendly localized name]].
** Example describing a really weird scene, reassuring you that ItMakesSenseInContext.
** Example describing a really weird scene, ending on the note that it MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext.
** Example from [[VideoGame/JoJosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture the Capcom fighting game]], which is misplaced here instead of the Video Games folder.
** Example from one of the {{Light Novel}}s, most likely ''Literature/PurpleHazeFeedback'' or ''Literature/JorgeJoestar''; if it's the former, it'll be treated as if it were canon, and if it's the latter, it'll include a NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer due to how weird its plot is.
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* Example from ''VideoGame/{{Starbound}}'' that references something that was only in beta versions of the game, but which no troper can seemingly be bothered to update.
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* Example from a Music/TheyMightBeGiants song.

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** Bullet point talking about how it was different in the books, which should be under the Literature folder.
** Thinly-veiled complaint about Season 8, which is left on because nobody can bring themself to disagree.



*** ''Series/WandaVision'' example.

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*** ''Series/WandaVision'' example.example that's different from the example above.
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* Example from ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' gushing about Harry.
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* Around a dozen or so ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' SaltFics that all seem to be mostly-identical stories complaining about ''Chameleon''. The rest of the series will never be represented and it will appear to those who have not seen the series that ''Chameleon'' is the only episode anyone watched.
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* Example from a Website/{{tumblr}} post.


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* An example from ''Website/SCPFoundation''.
* Example from a random aside joke on a fandom wiki that allows a breezier tone than most, such as ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' or ''VideoGame/DwarfFortress''.
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No longer a trope


* Example from a [[SafeForWork SFW]] FurryComic that hasn't been updated since 2004.

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* Example from a [[SafeForWork SFW]] FurryComic furry comic that hasn't been updated since 2004.
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* A video that is the entirety of a short work, probably by Creator/ProZD.

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* A video that is the entirety of a short work, probably by Creator/ProZD.WebVideo/ProZD.



* A video that’s exactly the same as another video, but under a different trope.

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* A video that’s that's exactly the same as another video, but under a different trope.
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* Example mentioning a character, [[spoiler:whose name is immediately followed by a spoiler thing about them that has nothing to do with the trope and is here just because someone thought it was important to mention it]].
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Augh!


* A collection of examples from Creator/{{Bioware}} {{R|olePlayingGame}}PGs, lumped together by a troper believing [[StrictlyFormula claiming you need a microscope to see the differences between them]].

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* A collection of examples from Creator/{{Bioware}} {{R|olePlayingGame}}PGs, lumped together by a troper believing [[StrictlyFormula claiming you need a microscope to see the differences between them]].



** Example talking about the events that only happen if you consistently choose the most dickish character options available.

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** Example talking about the events an event that only happen happens if you consistently choose the most dickish character options available.



** Example gushing about the use of real science in the series, even though it's mostly limited to codex entries.
* Obligatory ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' example

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** Example gushing about the use of real "hard" science in the series, even though it's mostly limited to codex entries.
* Obligatory ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' example



* A whole bunch of examples from real life that are probably more interesting than fictional examples.

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* A whole bunch of examples from real life that are probably more interesting and nuanced than fictional examples.



* A video from a work you don't recognise, with neither the title nor description mentioning the work its from. The article probably doesn't even have that example.

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* A video from a work you don't recognise, with neither the title nor description mentioning the work its from. The article probably doesn't even have that example.example, so you will have to open the video to see its source.

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* A collection of examples from Creator/{{Bioware}}, lumped together by a troper believing [[StrictlyFormula claiming you need a microscope to see the differences between them]].
** Example referencing a party conversation you never came upon even after replaying the game thrice.
** Example talking about the consequences of choosing the most dickish character options.

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* A collection of examples from Creator/{{Bioware}}, Creator/{{Bioware}} {{R|olePlayingGame}}PGs, lumped together by a troper believing [[StrictlyFormula claiming you need a microscope to see the differences between them]].
** Example referencing a "funny" party conversation you never came upon even after replaying the game thrice.
** Example talking about the consequences of choosing events that only happen if you consistently choose the most dickish character options.options available.



* Example of LampshadeHanging, [[SubvertedTrope subversion]], and/or {{deconstruction}} from ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick''.

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* Example of LampshadeHanging, [[SubvertedTrope subversion]], {{subver|tedTrope}}sion, and/or {{deconstruction}} from ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick''.


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* A whole bunch of examples from real life that are probably more interesting than fictional examples.


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* A video from a work you don't recognise, with neither the title nor description mentioning the work its from. The article probably doesn't even have that example.

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** Example of LampshadeHanging, [[SubvertedTrope subversion]], and/or {{deconstruction}} from a Discworld book.

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** Example of LampshadeHanging, [[SubvertedTrope subversion]], {{subver|tedTrope}}sion, and/or {{deconstruction}} from a Discworld book.



** Example that uses special formatting to mention [[AC:Death]] or quote his lines, even though that markup breaks up lines.



* Obligatory ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' example, noting how it was either 'done badly', or 'particularly glaring'.

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* Obligatory ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga'' example, noting how it was either 'done badly', or 'particularly glaring'.



* Pretty much any children's book series, especially ones written in Commonwealth countries. Bonus points if it's about the Troper's hidden obsession with bodily functions and [[SickEpisode Sick Episodes]].

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* Pretty much any children's book series, especially ones written in Commonwealth countries. Bonus points if it's about the Troper's hidden obsession with bodily functions and [[SickEpisode Sick Episodes]].{{Sick Episode}}s.
* Example reassuring readers that of course ''Literature/HonorHarrington'' is an example, because it's basically ''Literature/HoratioHornblower'' [[AC:[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]]].



* An example from ''Franchise/MassEffect''.

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* A collection of examples from Creator/{{Bioware}}, lumped together by a troper believing [[StrictlyFormula claiming you need a microscope to see the differences between them]].
** Example referencing a party conversation you never came upon even after replaying the game thrice.
** Example talking about the consequences of choosing the most dickish character options.
** ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'' example spoiling TheReveal so casually you'd think it was written in the game's official description.
* An example from ''Franchise/MassEffect''.''Franchise/MassEffect'' that is likely to be separate from other Bioware games.



** Example gushing about the use of real science in the series, even though it's mostly limited to codex entries.



** Reminder that this trope goes all the way back to ''VideoGame/TalesOfPhantasia''.

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** Reminder Obligatory reminder that this trope goes has been a staple of the ''VideoGame/TalesSeries'' going all the way back to ''VideoGame/TalesOfPhantasia''.



* ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''
** Example of a trope that wasn't written into the game, but the player could invoke if they felt like it.
** Example specifically mentioned as introduced in Update Such-and-Such, which has been a staple of the game for over 5 years.
* ''VideoGame/{{Warframe}}''
** Example talking about an event from 5 years ago as though it is still ongoing.
** Example talking about a mechanic or bug that has long since been changed or fixed.

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* ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''
** Example of a trope
A ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'' example that wasn't written into the game, but the player could invoke if they felt like it.
** Example
specifically mentioned mentions some feature as introduced in Update Such-and-Such, which has even though it's been a staple released over 5 years ago and many players now take it for granted.
* A ''VideoGame/{{Warframe}}'' example that is likely to be at the bottom
of the game for over 5 years.
* ''VideoGame/{{Warframe}}''
** Example talking
page whether the examples are sorted alphabetically or newer ones going to the bottom. It will probably talk about an event from 5 years ago as though it is still ongoing.
** Example talking about a mechanic or bug that has long since been changed or fixed.
ongoing. It might also mention the Soma machine gun as though it was still the most powerful weapon available.
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* Another collection of chronologically-sorted ''Series/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' entries.

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* Another collection of chronologically-sorted ''Series/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' entries.
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Statement mentioning that HBO Max is now called Max.


* Examples from one or two obscure Asian cartoons that have never aired in Western countries and are only interesting to a few tropers. Most likely examples from ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf'' (and by extension ''Animation/PleasantGoatFunClass''), ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', ''Animation/{{Lamput}}''[[note]]which got a page before its 2022 Creator/HBOMax release in the United States[[/note]], ''Animation/MotuPatlu'', ''Animation/NoonboryAndTheSuper7''[[note]]though this one has aired in North America[[/note]], ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'', and/or ''Animation/BoBoiBoy'' (and ''Animation/{{Mechamato}}'', which has connections to it).

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* Examples from one or two obscure Asian cartoons that have never aired in Western countries and are only interesting to a few tropers. Most likely examples from ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf'' (and by extension ''Animation/PleasantGoatFunClass''), ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', ''Animation/{{Lamput}}''[[note]]which got a page before its 2022 Creator/HBOMax Creator/{{Max}} release in the United States[[/note]], ''Animation/MotuPatlu'', ''Animation/NoonboryAndTheSuper7''[[note]]though this one has aired in North America[[/note]], ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'', and/or ''Animation/BoBoiBoy'' (and ''Animation/{{Mechamato}}'', which has connections to it).
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* Example from ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'' that is listed here instead of in the Films -- Animated folder.

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* Example from ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'' ''Franchise/{{Shrek}}'' that is listed here instead of in the Films -- Animated folder.
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* ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'' example.

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* ''LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya'' ''Literature/HaruhiSuzumiya'' example.



* Examples from ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' that reference tropes beyond the end point of the anime or are specifically about book-only scenes from portions that have been adapted.

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* Examples from ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' ''Literature/ACertainMagicalIndex'' that reference tropes beyond the end point of the anime or are specifically about book-only scenes from portions that have been adapted.
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* Weblink example that doesn't work due to MS Paint Adventures moving over to homestuck.com. Nobody has bothered to fix it yet.

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* ** Weblink example that doesn't work due to MS Paint Adventures moving over to homestuck.com. Nobody has bothered to fix it yet.
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* Example from ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens''/

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* Example from ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens''/''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens''.
* Example from ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama''.
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* Example from ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens''/
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* An example from Film/TeamAmericaWorldPolice.

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