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* HositByHisOwnPetard: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's habit of always demanding "ladies first" leads to trouble when she and her friends encounter Fry-'Em-Up Dan, the cannibal king, during a jungle expedition.
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* HositByHisOwnPetard: HoistByHisOwnPetard: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's habit of always demanding "ladies first" leads to trouble when she and her friends encounter Fry-'Em-Up Dan, the cannibal king, during a jungle expedition.
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* BigEater: "Bear in There" humorously portrays the polar bear indulging in various food items found in the refrigerator, including meat, fish, butter, noodles, rice, soda, and ice. The bear's large appetite and enjoyment of food emphasize its voracious eating habits.
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* TheBully: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's behavior is characterized by rudeness, pushing, and grabbing, demonstrating a lack of consideration or empathy for others.
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* TheCassandra: In "Nobody", the narrator laments Nobody's disappearance and expresses their previous reliance on Nobody for various aspects of their life. The narrator's previous claims about Nobody's presence and importance were doubted or dismissed by others.
* Catch22Dilemma: In "Overdues", a man with an extremely overdue library book finds himself trapped between two undesirable options. Returning the book means facing a hefty fine, while hiding it further perpetuates his guilt and potentially leads to further consequences if discovered.
* Catch22Dilemma: In "Overdues", a man with an extremely overdue library book finds himself trapped between two undesirable options. Returning the book means facing a hefty fine, while hiding it further perpetuates his guilt and potentially leads to further consequences if discovered.
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* TheCynic: In "Almost Perfect", Mary Hume's repeated use of "Almost perfect...but not quite" reflects a cynical outlook on life, always finding something to criticize or complain about.
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* FearlessFool: "Captain Blackbeard Did What?" portrays Captain Blackbeard's decision to shave off his intimidating beard, which was a symbol of his power and authority. By doing so, he loses the fear and respect he once commanded from his crew and others, leading to a change in their perceptions of him.
* GoneHorriblyRight: In "Nobody", the narrator's reliance on Nobody has been so successful that Nobody has disappeared altogether. The unintended consequence of Nobody's disappearance leaves the narrator feeling lost and longing for their return.
* HositByHisOwnPetard: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's habit of always demanding "ladies first" leads to trouble when she and her friends encounter Fry-'Em-Up Dan, the cannibal king, during a jungle expedition.
* GoneHorriblyRight: In "Nobody", the narrator's reliance on Nobody has been so successful that Nobody has disappeared altogether. The unintended consequence of Nobody's disappearance leaves the narrator feeling lost and longing for their return.
* HositByHisOwnPetard: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's habit of always demanding "ladies first" leads to trouble when she and her friends encounter Fry-'Em-Up Dan, the cannibal king, during a jungle expedition.
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* IJustWantToBeSpecial: In "Dog's Day", the dog longs for recognition and a sense of importance on its birthday. The dog desires attention, a song, and a meaningful gift, feeling disappointed when its birthday is seemingly disregarded.
* ImaginaryFriend: In "Nobody", the narrator's best friend is named "Nobody." Nobody is portrayed as a constant presence in the narrator's life, offering companionship and support. However, the twist in the poem reveals that Nobody has disappeared without a trace, leaving the narrator feeling lonely and scared.
* ImaginaryFriend: In "Nobody", the narrator's best friend is named "Nobody." Nobody is portrayed as a constant presence in the narrator's life, offering companionship and support. However, the twist in the poem reveals that Nobody has disappeared without a trace, leaving the narrator feeling lonely and scared.
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* InnocentlyInsensitive: In "Batty", the baby bat's fear of the light prompts a seemingly contradictory request to "Turn on the dark." The bat's plea reflects a childlike innocence and lack of understanding about the nature of light and darkness.
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* IronicHell: In "Almost Perfect", Mary Hume, after complaining about imperfections on Earth, ends up in heaven, only to find that it too is "almost perfect...but not quite."
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* LaserGuidedKarma: In "Ladies First", Pamela Purse's habit of pushing others aside and always demanding "ladies first" ultimately leads to a situation where she and her friends are in danger of being cooked by Fry-'Em-Up Dan.
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** "Bear in There" humorously depicts a polar bear living in a refrigerator. The ordinary act of storing food in the fridge is exaggerated and given an amusingly exaggerated significance by presenting it as the habitat of a large, wild animal.
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* ParentalAbandonment: In "Clarence", Clarence decides to sell his old parents at a garage sale and replace them with new ones.
* {{Perfectionist}}: In "Almost Perfect", Mary Hume, throughout her life, consistently finds flaws in situations, people, and even in heaven.
* {{Perfectionist}}: In "Almost Perfect", Mary Hume, throughout her life, consistently finds flaws in situations, people, and even in heaven.
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The last few steps you'll have to take alone.''
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The last few steps you'll have to take alone.''''
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* LaughingMad: In "Ticklish Tom", Tom's laughter uncontrollable laughter becomes increasingly manic and unhinged as people continue to tickle him as he rolls by.
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* AnimalJingoism: The poem "Surprise!" mentions the exotic pets that the grandfather gives to his grandchildren coming from different countries, such as turtles from Myrtle Beach, a cockatoo from Katmandu, an iguana from Rio, and a goat from Spain.
* AnxietyDreams: The poem "Whatif" portrays a child's worries and fears about various possibilities and potential negative outcomes.
* AnxietyDreams: The poem "Whatif" portrays a child's worries and fears about various possibilities and potential negative outcomes.
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* BizarreAlienBiology: The narrator in "Skin Stealer" is able to unzip their skin and unscrew their head.
* BlessedWithSuck: The girl in the poem "Squishy Touch" has the ability to turn everything she touches into raspberry Jell-O, but it proves to be more of a burden than a gift.
* BlessedWithSuck: The girl in the poem "Squishy Touch" has the ability to turn everything she touches into raspberry Jell-O, but it proves to be more of a burden than a gift.
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* BracesOfOrthodonticOverkill: In "Tusk, Tusk", a walrus gets braces to straighten his tusks, which results in an excessive and exaggerated appearance with a "tangle of wires and steel."
* BreadEggsMilkSquick: In "The Sword-Swallower", while explaining Salomar's unique ability to swallow swords, the narrator expresses their aversion to such a stunt and instead chooses a simpler and less daring option.
* TheCakeIsALie: Or rather, "The PIE Is a Lie". The poem "Pie Problem" has the narrator contemplating the inevitability of death and the pleasure of having one more piece of pie.
* ChainReactionDestruction: "Ticklish Tom" is about a boy who is so ticklish that he rolls around when someone or something tickles him. Throughout the poem, Tom's laughter and rolling lead to a series of events that ultimately result in his unfortunate demise on the railroad tracks.
* TheComicallySerious: In "Thumb Face", the face on the narrator's thumb laughs at everything the narrator does, regardless of the situation or the narrator's emotional state.
* BreadEggsMilkSquick: In "The Sword-Swallower", while explaining Salomar's unique ability to swallow swords, the narrator expresses their aversion to such a stunt and instead chooses a simpler and less daring option.
* TheCakeIsALie: Or rather, "The PIE Is a Lie". The poem "Pie Problem" has the narrator contemplating the inevitability of death and the pleasure of having one more piece of pie.
* ChainReactionDestruction: "Ticklish Tom" is about a boy who is so ticklish that he rolls around when someone or something tickles him. Throughout the poem, Tom's laughter and rolling lead to a series of events that ultimately result in his unfortunate demise on the railroad tracks.
* TheComicallySerious: In "Thumb Face", the face on the narrator's thumb laughs at everything the narrator does, regardless of the situation or the narrator's emotional state.
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* TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong: The poem "Sour Face Ann" depicts a woman who is impossible to satisfy. Despite getting the fur coat she wanted, she continues to complain because her coat is attracting fleas.
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* CursedWithAwesome: In the poem "Thumb Face", the narrator talks about a sentient face on his thumb that has a mind of its own and consistently finds humor in the narrator's actions.
* CripplingOverspecialization: In "Tusk, Tusk", the walrus's braces, meant to straighten his tusks, end up interfering with his ability to eat, thus impairing his ability to perform a basic biological function.
* CripplingOverspecialization: In "Tusk, Tusk", the walrus's braces, meant to straighten his tusks, end up interfering with his ability to eat, thus impairing his ability to perform a basic biological function.
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* TheDitz: The poem "They've Put a Brassiere on a Camel" portrays the individuals responsible for putting a bra on the camel as making other strange and questionable plans, such as insisting that pigs should wear pants.
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* DyingDeclarationOfLove: In "Pie Problem", the narrator proclaims his love for pie and decides to have one more piece before his seemingly imminent death.
* EarthyBarefootCharacter: Played with in the poem "Tryin' On Clothes", where a child tries on the dancer's shoes but finds them too loose and unsuitable for walking, ultimately finding comfort and satisfaction in being barefoot on the grass.
* EarthyBarefootCharacter: Played with in the poem "Tryin' On Clothes", where a child tries on the dancer's shoes but finds them too loose and unsuitable for walking, ultimately finding comfort and satisfaction in being barefoot on the grass.
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* TheEveryman: The poem "Twistable, Turnable Man" describes the man living a "passable life" with his wife and children, suggesting that he represents an ordinary, relatable individual.
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* FantasticFruitsAndVegetables: The poem "Wild Strawberries?" speculates on the possibilities of training wild strawberries to perform tasks typically associated with animals, such as herding cows, pulling plows, or guarding the house.
* HumanPincushion: The poem "The Sword-Swallower" describes the sword-swallower, Salomar, who has the ability to swallow swords.
* HumanPincushion: The poem "The Sword-Swallower" describes the sword-swallower, Salomar, who has the ability to swallow swords.
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* JekyllAndHyde: In "Skin Stealer", the Coo-Coo, wearing the narrator's skin, behaves in a disgraceful and outrageous manner, contrasting with the original person's usual behavior.
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* LaughingMad: In "Ticklish Tom", Tom's laughter uncontrollable laughter becomes increasingly manic and unhinged as people continue to tickle him as he rolls by.
* LiteralGenie: In "Who Ordered the Broiled Face?", a waiter serves a broiled face to the customer, exactly as ordered, but the face starts talking back when the customer demands it to be fried.
* LiteralGenie: In "Who Ordered the Broiled Face?", a waiter serves a broiled face to the customer, exactly as ordered, but the face starts talking back when the customer demands it to be fried.
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* LoveRuinsTheRealm: In "The Toad and the Kangaroo", the toad and the kangaroo's disagreement over their child's name leads to the breakdown of their potential marriage and the loss of the opportunity to have a remarkable jumping offspring.
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* MoodWhiplash: The poem "Strange Wind" hints at this trope as it juxtaposes the strange and whirlwind-like wind with the unexpected loss of the speaker's head.
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** The poem "Tired" humorously portrays the protagonist becoming exhausted from seemingly simple and ordinary tasks.
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* RubberMan: The man in "Twistable, Turnable Man" has the ability to twist, turn, stretch, and contort his body in various ways, emphasizing his flexibility and adaptability. His wife and children have it, too.
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* StickyFingers: In "Squishy Touch", the girl's touch transforms everything into raspberry Jell-O, leaving a sticky and messy aftermath.
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* TemptingFate: In "Pie Problem", the narrator decides to eat another piece of pie despite knowing it could lead to his demise. By intentionally indulging in the pie, he defies the potential consequences, tempting fate for the sake of enjoyment.
* UnreliableNarrator: In the poem "Wild Strawberries?", the narrator raises questions and concerns about the behavior of wild strawberries, leaving the reader to wonder if the narrator's warnings are exaggerated or reliable.
* UnreliableNarrator: In the poem "Wild Strawberries?", the narrator raises questions and concerns about the behavior of wild strawberries, leaving the reader to wonder if the narrator's warnings are exaggerated or reliable.
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* AllLoveIsUnrequited:
** The poem "Deaf Donald" depicts a situation where a deaf boy tries to tell a girl that he loves her via sign language, but she doesn't understand and leaves in a huff.
** The poem "In Search of Cinderella" explores the theme of unrequited love as Prince Charming expresses his continued affection for Cinderella despite his struggle to find her.
** The poem "Deaf Donald" depicts a situation where a deaf boy tries to tell a girl that he loves her via sign language, but she doesn't understand and leaves in a huff.
** The poem "In Search of Cinderella" explores the theme of unrequited love as Prince Charming expresses his continued affection for Cinderella despite his struggle to find her.
* BittersweetEnding: "Deaf Donald" ends with Talkie Sue leaving Donald after failing to communicate with him, never knowing the true meaning behind his repeated "I Love You" sign.
* CuriosityIsACrapshoot: The poem "Headache" plays with the idea that having a tree growing out of one's head can be both worrisome and intriguing. The anticipation of seeing the tree in spring suggests a sense of curiosity and wonder despite the unusual and potentially negative situation.
* DeathByDespair: The poem "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony" concludes with Abigail's death, which is attributed to her broken heart caused by not getting the pony. Her extreme emotional distress and subsequent demise create a tragic ending.
* DeathByDespair: The poem "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony" concludes with Abigail's death, which is attributed to her broken heart caused by not getting the pony. Her extreme emotional distress and subsequent demise create a tragic ending.
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* FailedASpotCheck: In "Fancy Dive", Melissa somehow forgets to make sure that there's water in the pool before doing an extremely complex dive into it. That is, assuming someone didn't drain the pool ''while'' she was diving...
* ImpossiblyCoolWeapon: The poem "Moon-Catchin' Net" presents the moon-catching net as a unique and fantastical tool used by a girl to capture the moon.
* ImpossiblyCoolWeapon: The poem "Moon-Catchin' Net" presents the moon-catching net as a unique and fantastical tool used by a girl to capture the moon.
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** In "Fancy Dive", Melissa somehow forgets to make sure that there's water in the pool before doing an extremely complex dive into it. That is, assuming someone didn't drain the pool ''while'' she was diving...
** The girl in the poem "Musical Career" encounters multiple obstacles while trying to play the piano. Initially, her hands cannot reach the keys, and later, her feet cannot reach the floor.
* ImpossiblyCoolWeapon: The poem "Moon-Catchin' Net" presents the moon-catching net as a unique and fantastical tool used by a girl to capture themoon.moon.
* InstrumentOfMurder: The poem "My Guitar" subverts the trope of an instrument of murder as the narrator expresses a desire for a guitar that can play itself. Instead of the guitar being a weapon or tool of harm, it becomes a source of independent musical enjoyment.
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* ManipulativeBastard: In "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony", Abigail employs manipulation tactics by threatening to die if she doesn't get the pony. Her parents ignore her threat...until it comes true!
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* MistakenIdentity: In the poem "Come Skating", a child misinterprets the invitation to go skating as roller skating instead of ice skating.
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** The poem "Monsters I've Met" juxtaposes the ordinary requests of the monsters with their supernatural nature. The narrator's encounters with these creatures highlight the humorous contrast between their monstrous appearances and their trivial desires.
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* SpoiledBrat: The poem "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony" features the trope of a spoiled brat as Abigail throws a tantrum and makes dramatic threats when her parents refuse to buy her the pony.
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* DisabledMeansHelpless: The poem "Stop, Thief!" explores the idea that the loss of knees and the inability to connect feet and legs renders the narrator immobile and unable to pursue the thief who stole them.
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* MundaneMadeAwesome:
** The poem "What Did?" takes simple objects, like carrots, wheat, paper, pens, teapots, and chalk, and imbues them with humor and personality, making their interactions seem more significant or amusing than they would be in reality.
** The poem "Rock 'n' Roll Band" contrasts the ordinary setting of kids on the beach playing with homemade instruments with the grandiose image of a rock 'n' roll band with millions of fans.
** The poem "Something Missing" takes an ordinary act of getting dressed and turns it into a comical situation by highlighting the absence of pants.
** The poem "What Did?" takes simple objects, like carrots, wheat, paper, pens, teapots, and chalk, and imbues them with humor and personality, making their interactions seem more significant or amusing than they would be in reality.
** The poem "Rock 'n' Roll Band" contrasts the ordinary setting of kids on the beach playing with homemade instruments with the grandiose image of a rock 'n' roll band with millions of fans.
** The poem "Something Missing" takes an ordinary act of getting dressed and turns it into a comical situation by highlighting the absence of pants.
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* NotEvilJustMisunderstood: The dragon in the poem "The Dragon of Grindly Grun" breathes fire, swiftly defeats knights, and captures fair maidens, but he isn't inherently malicious, as he falls in love with the damsels that he captures. However, he does enjoy eating them, but ends up disappointed when they come out "well done" after being toasted.
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* KidsHateVegetables: In "Union for Children's Rights", one of the protesters is holding a sign that says "No Brussel Sprouts".
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* ExtremelyOverdueLibraryBook: "Overdues" is about someone who finds a book that is 42 years overdue, admits that it is theirs, and does not know what to do.
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* TheUnfunnyComedian: In the poem ''Cloony the Clown'', a clown tries really hard to make people laugh, but to no avail. However, when he finally gets fed up and tells his audience how depressed he is, they finally start laughing, and their laughter at his misery is so contagious that the rest of the world starts laughing, too.
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* TheUnfunnyComedian: TheUnwittingComedian: In the poem ''Cloony the Clown'', a clown tries really hard to make people laugh, but to no avail. However, when he finally gets fed up and tells his audience how depressed he is, they finally start laughing, and their laughter at his misery is so contagious that the rest of the world starts laughing, too.
