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->Where do you go to read the latest about new tropes?\\
What about old tropes with new names?\\
How can you find the best but least linked tropes out there?\\
Worry no more: Trope Report is here.
Welcome to the second issue of the TropeReport revival!
In case you missed last month's issue, Trope Report is a monthly newsletter that intends to showcase works and tropes from all corners of this website. It also aims to keep the troper hivemind updated with pertinent trope changes and discussions.
In honor of Valentine's Day on the 14th, we've elected to do something cheesy and tried to theme this issue around love. Unsurprisingly, it affects fiction and tropes just as much as it does real life. We hope that you take some time to reflect on the various types of love in your life (and yes, {{Shipping}} counts!).
As always, happy troping!
~Synchronicity, Chief Trope Report Officer
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!Tropes and Works
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!!Obscure Tropes
This section highlights older tropes that need a boost.
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* Got a special someone in your life? Looking for a unique way to tell her she's the one? Try PuddleCoveringChivalry. No better way to show you're a true gentleman than by laying your jacket in the gutter, protecting her precious [[AllWomenLoveShoes shoes]] from mud, slush, and grime. Some say this is a DeadHorseTrope, but [[OldSchoolChivalry true romantics]] know love never dies. PuddleCoveringChivalry has been on the wiki since 2014, but many trace the trope's origins to an urban legend about Sir Walter Raleigh.
!!New Tropes
This section brings attention to recently-launched tropes that could use a little help to really get rolling.
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* Everyone knows that schools can be a pain in RealLife, so what happens when schools are converted into video game levels? Enter SchoolSettingSimulation, where education is designed to be your worst enemy... or best friend sometimes. Schools being video game levels is an ironic twist that turns the concept of education on its head, so you wouldn't think it would work from the onset, but surprisingly, it does. Whether they're there purely as backdrops for climactic battles, to simulate school social life with students, or to implement minigames based on learning stuff, schools have a surprisingly long history with video games in more ways than one.
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!!New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.
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* ''Film/{{Greenland}}'' is a DisasterMovie that was released in Belgium in July 2020 and in the United States in December 2020. It stars Creator/GerardButler as John Garrity, who rushes to get his family to a safety bunker in Greenland before a series of comet fragments eradicates life on Earth. The page was made on January 11; it has a fairly short trope list, and the tropes that are listed could use more context and explanation. If you've seen the film, maybe check out some of the DisasterTropes to see if they'd fit this film.
* ''ComicBook/{{Hate}}'' was created on December 31, making it one of the last new work pages of 2020. The comic, following a New Jersey teen slacker named Buddy as he ages and starts a family, [[LongRunners lasted from 1990 to 2011]]. It was one of the most popular AlternativeComics of its time, reflecting many cultural themes of TheNineties, such as {{grunge}}. The page has a good trope list and a sizable [[Characters/{{Hate}} character sheet]], but may warrant more attention, such as more tropes and a YMMV subpage to capture the audience reaction.
* ''WesternAnimation/StarBeam'' is a Netflix series about a little girl named Zoey whose family has superpowers. It premiered on September 8, 2020, with the work page made on December 31. It's received barely any edits since the page was created, the description needs to be rewritten as it's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarBeam#Synopsis plagiarized from Wikipedia]], and the page only has five tropes listed so far. It also lacks subpages. There are sixteen episodes and a Halloween special up on Netflix, so if anybody's seen them, feel free to fix up the page.
!!Older/Obscure Work Spotlight
This section is intended to highlight works that may no longer be in the zeitgeist -- but that doesn't mean they're any less tropable.
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* ''VideoGame/RodLand'' is an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame that is PortOverdosed, with an Arcade Archives release on UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in January 2021. Two kids, Rit and Tam, must rescue their kidnapped mother. There's also a second campaign where the two kids go to a pyramid their dad went to five years ago. The gameplay is your standard arcade fare -- you beat up all enemies to move on to the next screen -- but there are bosses every few stages and the method of combatting enemies is more direct than most arcade games, as the playable characters use their rods to lift and smack them. It's enjoyable, even if the translation's hilariously bad.
* ''WesternAnimation/WhatsWithAndy'' Practical jokes, that's what! ''What's with Andy?'' is a Canadian cartoon based on an Australian children's book series. It's about Andy Larkin, a boy from East Gackle who wants to become the world's greatest prankster. In most episodes, he plans an elaborate scheme which he tries to use on his friends, family, classmates, or other townspeople, with mixed results. Andy also has a crush on a girl named Lori, who doesn't like his pranks and sometimes tells him not to do them (like on her birthday, which is coincidentally on April Fool's), but he ends up causing some funny business anyway. It's very humor-oriented and has an early 2000s feel that can be considered cool and nostalgic. The page for the show has had some expansions over the course of January, based on some episodes from season 1, though considering that there were three seasons, it can always be expanded further.
* ''VideoGame/BlueForce'' is an AdventureGame made by Jim Walls, the creator of the ''VideoGame/PoliceQuest'' series. In 1992, he quit Creator/{{Sierra}}, who then gave development of ''VideoGame/PoliceQuestIVOpenSeason'' and early ''VideoGame/{{SWAT}}'' games to Daryl Gates, but Walls went on to make this SpiritualSuccessor for Tsunami Media. Like the ''PQ'' series, the game has a lot of following police procedure. It features a new playable character named Jake Ryan, who has a somewhat fleshed-out backstory. The setting is the small city of Jackson Beach, but there are still criminals even in a place like this. The game has a relatively polished DigitisedSprites graphical style and a point-and-click interface based on a police badge, as well as a soundtrack by Ken Allen. It's overall a solid offering for those who still wanted more after the original ''PQ'' ended.
!!Works That Need a Page
This section takes a page from the Administrivia/ListOfShowsThatNeedSummary. It is intended to spotlight works that people have been talking about enough to link around the site, but don't have a page yet. If the work page link turns blue after this, then we know we've done our job!
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* ''Franchise/LupinIII'' is one of our JustForFun/TropeOverdosedFranchises, which makes it surprising how we don't have a page for the man who started it all, Kazuhiko Kato, a.k.a. Creator/MonkeyPunch. Besides ''Lupin'', he's designed characters for the anime ''Anime/IntrigueInTheBakumatsu'', and has ''21'' redlinks throughout this wiki. Now's the time to create a page for this influential manga creator.
* Music/ChanceTheRapper is a very popular rapper from TheNewTens, known for mixtapes and albums such as ''10 Day'', ''Acid Rap'', ''Coloring Book'', and ''The Big Day''. He also does not have a page on this wiki, despite having 13 wicks. Considering how well-known and popular he is, any tropers willing to create a page and add some tropes should go right ahead!
!!Non-English Work Spotlight
The wiki may be in English, but that doesn't mean non-English media are any less important! This section focuses on works that may have a language barrier to deal with -- but are worth it if you do.
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* ''VisualNovel/IdolHakkenden'' is a VisualNovel with AdventureGame elements that was only released in Japan. Erika Saionji, a girl who lacks talent other than being a good singer, is told by her nanny that she can use this talent to become a Super Idol. Master Ichiro Shinjitsu reaffirms this and tells her she'll need to find seven comrades, and the quest where Erika discovers the true extent of her talents and finds those seven friends begins. The most noteworthy feature of the game is its rich soundtrack, which includes six songs with lyrics available so the player can follow along. The plot is also very lighthearted and humorous, and while there are some occasional dark moments that didn't let the game come to America, it's otherwise perfect if you're looking for something to feel happier.
* Music/OZone is a {{Europop}} band. They originated from UsefulNotes/{{Moldova}} before moving to UsefulNotes/{{Romania}} and were active from 1999–2005. They're best known for the song "Dragostea Din Tei", which is commonly referred to as "Numa Numa" thanks to the other words being hard to understand for many, as well as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmtzQCSh6xk this viral video]] by Gary Brolsma of himself dancing along to the song, posted on Website/{{Newgrounds}} in 2005. If you were living in the cell-phone-with-buttons generation, chances are this song was one of your acquaintances' ringtones, but a lot of their other music is also catchy and their costume designs are quite stylish.
* ''VideoGame/MusaicBox'' is a PuzzleGame by the Russian developers at [=KranX=] Productions. The game has you explore five rooms and find pieces of music sheets in them. Some are always visible, while others may require altering the environment by clicking on other things. Once you complete a sheet, you have to arrange pieces in a way that fits the board and corresponds to how the music sounds. There's lots of remixed classical music and the gameplay loop is satisfying, even if the overall length is quite short.
!!Creator Page Spotlight
Works would be nothing without the people who make them. This section highlights authors, artists, actors, and everyone else responsible for trope creation and proliferation.
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* Depictions of love and friendship in Hollywood would be amiss without mentioning writer/director/producer Creator/GarryMarshall. He got his start working on many comedies in TheSixties and TheSeventies, including ''Series/HappyDays'', ''Series/TheDickVanDykeShow'' and ''Series/LaverneAndShirley''. However, he is probably best known for his contributions to the RomanticComedy, being responsible for hits like ''Film/PrettyWoman'' and ''Film/RunawayBride'', sleepover classics like ''Film/ThePrincessDiaries'', and a string of events-themed ensemble romcoms in TheNewTens [[note]]''Film/ValentinesDay'', ''Film/NewYearsEve'', ''Film/MothersDay''[[/note]]. We can only hope that any rumored ''Princess Diaries 3'' does him justice.
* If you're a fan of sweeping, romantic, historical epics, you'll want to get to know Creator/KaoruMori, the Japanese mangaka behind ''Manga/VictorianRomanceEmma'' and ''Manga/ABridesStory''. Not only do they put strong-willed young women at the center of romantic dramas, both these works are incredibly well-researched and feature beautiful, intricate art.
* The lyrics of American indie-folk pop duo Music/TheWeepies have been described as saccharine, and with good reason. Their tunes and gentle instrumentations try to capture the intricacies of our everyday relationships -- for example, "Somebody Loved" contemplates a loving relationship, "World Spins Madly On" deals with losing someone, and "Be My Thrill" feels like curling under a comfortable blanket with someone you care deeply about. They get featured a lot on American television, too.
* You might recognize Creator/HenriDeToulouseLautrec as a supporting HistoricalDomainCharacter from media like ''Film/MoulinRouge'' or ''Film/MidnightInParis'', but he was an interesting character by himself. A Post-Impressionist painter known for focusing on the bohemian Parisian nightlife and its characters, he is featured in this issue for his series of portraits of prostitutes, notably "[[https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-de-toulouse-lautrec/in-bed-1893 In Bed]]" and "[[https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-de-toulouse-lautrec/in-bed-the-kiss-1892 In Bed, The Kiss]]". The paintings intimately depict two people of indeterminate gender[[note]]speculated to be two lesbians[[/note]] laying next to each other under piles of bedcovers. A warm and rosy color scheme and deliberate brushstrokes make you think you've stumbled upon an incredibly tender encounter.
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This section brings you the best of the recent selections from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/ImagePickin/ImageSuggestions135 Image Suggestions crowner 135]], with it illustrating the video game trope LazyBackup very well.
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Normally, illustrating a trope of something ''not happening'' is naturally tougher than illustrating a normal trope. However, this one manages to do it in quite an interesting way, and it doesn't involve using a video game, but instead a lampshade from a webcomic. In addition, said webcomic, ''Webcomic/CluelessHero'', doesn't even have a page on this wiki. This is most definitely a surprising find, but just as much a good one.
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!Projects and Discussions
[[folder:Forumwatch]]
Hey guys! Welcome back to Forumwatch! In this section, we'll be telling you about what's going on in the forums -- interesting discussions that may be going on in Wiki Talk, some fun forum games, or lively debates going on in On-Topic conversations, you name it!
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* It's February, and love is in the air. As Tropers, we're all total nerds for our favorite forms of media, and lots of times that includes talking about the relationships that we've gotten ourselves invested in. What better way of showing your excitement than coming to [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13015454350A67339800&page=1 Ah criminy, the SHIPPING thread...]]? Come here and gush about all your favorite characters and just how ''cute'' they would be with each other!
* Many tropers here are American, and right now, we're living through unprecedented times. (You've heard that phrase a million times before, I'm sorry.) But with all that's going on, a new president, a second impeachment, etc., you might want to talk about it! And if you do, come to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13103447000A18674100&page=1 General US Politics Thread.]] Express your thoughts on just what the hell is going on in this country right now.
* We here at Trope Report believe that Love Is Love. In [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15999363960A69014400&page=1 Making up for lost LGBT tropes]], people are discussing just how to trope all these forms of love. While a gay character and/or relationship existing in media should ideally be considered a normal thing, this thread exists to figure out a way to trope the times when these relationships are important to the story, especially when they are depicted positively.
* If you frequent Yack Fest and/or Forum Games, you'll want to get involved in the discussion taking place at the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16111037120A87575400&page=1 On Yack Fest and Recent Events]] thread. Folks there are discussing the fate of some threads and how to best improve the subfora's moderation; if you have interest in discussing the future of Yack Fest, feel free to stop by.
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[[folder:Trope/Article Changelog]]
This section covers [[Administrivia/RenamedTropes renames]], [[JustForFun/TropeEpitaph removals]], hard-splits, merges, and [[Administrivia/TRSWickCleaning wick cleaning]]. We'll try to keep you alerted of any major changes to the site, including perpetual projects and Wiki Talk decisions that you may have missed, but if you want to be a part of the process that affects so much of our wiki, then head over to the Trope Repair Shop on the left-hand side of the forum.
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* BigNameFan has been renamed to FandomVIP and was moved to YMMV. It was renamed due to being misused as "a famous person who is a fan" as opposed to "fan who is popular within the fandom," which is the actual definition. Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1603921753023815900&page=1 here]].
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar now has stricter criteria and is undergoing extensive cleanup due to heavy misuse. DemographicallyInappropriateHumour was also created to catch some of the misused examples. Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1591292801058841200&page=1 here]].
* ReverseMole has been merged with TheMole due to "the mole but for the good guys" not being a meaningful distinction from the latter (which is morality neutral). Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1602756782069074900&page=3#comment-52 here]].
* ZettaiRyouiki had its on-page examples purged and is now definition-only.
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[[folder:Pages Needing Help]]
This section highlights articles indexed on the Administrivia/NeedsWikiMagicLove policy page and subpages. Such articles are, at best, underperforming and below wiki standards. At worst, these pages are in violation of the wiki's rules against stubs. If you're an editor, try checking out some of these underperforming trope and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* February's birthday is Creator/BryanLeeOMalley. Most famous for his work ''ComicBook/ScottPilgrim'', he has a few others indexed on his page as well. All well and good, but we're lacking details on his work as a whole. We're missing tropes from his music. We're missing info on his ''ComicBook/LostAtSea'' [[https://web.archive.org/web/20130316072313/http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/lostatsea short comics]], like "ComicBook/SmilingIsSomethingThatOtherPeopleDo". We have no [[Administrivia/CreatorPageGuidelines Trivia about him]] at all. There's definitely interest in the creator; he's pulled over 700 inbound links over the years. Is ThePowerOfLove enough to fill out this article so it isn't a stub? If not, where are we going to find Understanding?
* ''Series/PerfectCouples'' is a rather {{short|Runners}} sitcom featuring three different couples. The indexes are pretty good, but the description is a little short, the examples don't have enough context, and because the on-page examples are so bereft of information, there's hardly any wicks. We're not suggesting you make a recap page for each episode, but you can probably knock out the whole series by watching one episode a day until [[UsefulNotes/AmericanHolidays St Valentine's Day]].
* HanahakiDisease is a dangerous illness that often strikes in the spring. This illness was first identified in Japan, but has since spread to many countries. The article has a good description, a good image, and plenty of indexes, but the examples and wicks are as anemic as a victim of the disease. Out of the eleven on-page examples, only one can be crosswicked. It isn't even the TropeCodifier! Perhaps this isn't about finding works so much as making sure that you're aware of the illness in the first place so that an accurate diagnosis can take place, and the (fictional) characters can be treated before their deaths.
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[[folder:Project Spotlight]]
Looking for a project to dedicate some time to, but not comfortable jumping into large threads? Here are some smaller projects, or more recent discussions, in need of a few more hands.
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* Have you ever been interested in {{Shipping}}, and would enjoy discussing these ships while also partaking in a cleanup? Check out the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=14860997890A40152400&page=1 Fan-Preferred Couple Cleanup]]. Currently a frequent target of misuse, the thread is looking to verify, rewrite, or cut examples, all while diving into both canon relationships and fandom opinion. More voices are always needed, especially where less-popular works are concerned, so don't be shy about joining the discussion!
* WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic has been a famous reviewer for over a decade, and this status is reflected in the show having a wealth of examples all over the site. Unfortunately, these examples are rife with an equally large range of misuse, from Administrivia/SpeculativeTroping to bashing, and everything in-between. If you would like to help clean up the mess, swing by at the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15938947300A28215100&page=1 The Nostalgia Critic cleanup]] thread and join the effort.
* ''WesternAnimation/BoJackHorseman'' has the distinction of being the first animated series produced for Creator/{{Netflix}}. Unfortunately, the trope pages have been prone to gushing, WordCruft and trope misuse. If you would like to participate in the cleanup effort, check the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15588050060A47663900 dedicated cleanup thread]].
* ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'' is an incredibly popular game, with a lot of fun characters and a dramatic plot. Unfortunately, the pages for the game are a source of massive trope misuse, disorganization, and generally bad examples. If you're a fan of the game and want to help clean it up, check out the thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16094168890A35177800 here]].
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[[folder:Know the Contributors]]
* {{@/Synchronicity}} writes Creator Page Spotlight and oversees this whole shebang. Likes tropes and works about comedy, slice of life, and sci-fi/fantasy. For some reason, also enjoys keeping the wiki tidy.
* Tropers/{{Piterpicher}} is the head honcho of Older/Obscure Work Spotlight and Non-English Work Spotlight. Those are the kinds of works he's interested in, but he's primarily a gamer. When it comes to wiki philosophy, the priorities are making it fun for readers, encompassing, and well-performing in terms of SEO. (Editor's note: he also made our snazzy new logo!)
* {{@/crazysamaritan}} writes for the Pages Needing Help section, keeping an eye out for stubs and crosswicking.
* @/{{Kappaclystica}} writes for the Image of the Month. Hates unillustrative images.
* @/MadameButterflyKnife is the writer for Forumwatch. They spend most of their time talking in the forums, especially the Just For Fun section, and fixing up any syntax errors that they stumble upon in the wiki.
* @/MightyMewtron writes for the New Work Page spotlight. She probably hasn't seen these works before coming across their pages, but she likes to be involved in the growth of the wiki. Beyond the Trope Report, she's most active in forums, TLP, and the pages for whatever work she's obsessed with this month.
* @/MacronNotes writes for the Changelog section. She spends most of her time on TRS, Long/Short term projects, and TLP. She is also the herald of the Wiki Talk section on the forums.
* @/WarJay77 writes for the Project Spotlight section. She is also the Herald of Projects: Long Term/Perpetual, and spends much of her time refreshing on the forums, ATT and TLP for new things to respond to.
* @/{{gjjones}} writes for the Project Spotlight section. He also frequently spends his time working on projects whenever they are necessary, cleaning up wiki entries and participating in the ATT and Trope Repair Shop threads.
* @/DivineFlame100 writes the New Tropes Spotlight section. Just a generic editor who lurks on TLP and the forums on occasion, but mostly focuses on making edits to very niche work pages.
* @/{{naturalironist}} writes for the Obscure Trope Spotlight, and spends a lot of time on the wiki, adding examples and serving as an EntryPimp.
* @/{{ccorb}} writes for Works That Need a Page, and spends a lot of their time on Image Pickin', Trope Repair Shop, Trope Launch Pad, and the Projects forums, and also {{Wiki Walk}}s, searching for works and tropes they find interesting. They credit this very wiki for introducing them to anime and manga they had never heard of before but would like to watch/read, such as ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'', ''Manga/ASilentVoice'' and ''Manga/HunterXHunter''.
* @/{{Twiddler}} makes sure our grammar is in order.
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->Interested in becoming a contributor, or have suggestions for works or tropes to feature? Pop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15946040340A55436600 the thread]] and let us know! We don't bite. (Much.)
->Where do you go to read the latest about new tropes?\\
What about old tropes with new names?\\
How can you find the best but least linked tropes out there?\\
Worry no more: Trope Report is here.
Welcome to the second issue of the TropeReport revival!
In case you missed last month's issue, Trope Report is a monthly newsletter that intends to showcase works and tropes from all corners of this website. It also aims to keep the troper hivemind updated with pertinent trope changes and discussions.
In honor of Valentine's Day on the 14th, we've elected to do something cheesy and tried to theme this issue around love. Unsurprisingly, it affects fiction and tropes just as much as it does real life. We hope that you take some time to reflect on the various types of love in your life (and yes, {{Shipping}} counts!).
As always, happy troping!
~Synchronicity, Chief Trope Report Officer
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!Tropes and Works
[[folder:Trope Spotlight]]
!!Obscure Tropes
This section highlights older tropes that need a boost.
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* Got a special someone in your life? Looking for a unique way to tell her she's the one? Try PuddleCoveringChivalry. No better way to show you're a true gentleman than by laying your jacket in the gutter, protecting her precious [[AllWomenLoveShoes shoes]] from mud, slush, and grime. Some say this is a DeadHorseTrope, but [[OldSchoolChivalry true romantics]] know love never dies. PuddleCoveringChivalry has been on the wiki since 2014, but many trace the trope's origins to an urban legend about Sir Walter Raleigh.
!!New Tropes
This section brings attention to recently-launched tropes that could use a little help to really get rolling.
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* Everyone knows that schools can be a pain in RealLife, so what happens when schools are converted into video game levels? Enter SchoolSettingSimulation, where education is designed to be your worst enemy... or best friend sometimes. Schools being video game levels is an ironic twist that turns the concept of education on its head, so you wouldn't think it would work from the onset, but surprisingly, it does. Whether they're there purely as backdrops for climactic battles, to simulate school social life with students, or to implement minigames based on learning stuff, schools have a surprisingly long history with video games in more ways than one.
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[[folder:Work Spotlight]]
!!New Work Page Spotlight
This section covers newer work pages that could use a little help.
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* ''Film/{{Greenland}}'' is a DisasterMovie that was released in Belgium in July 2020 and in the United States in December 2020. It stars Creator/GerardButler as John Garrity, who rushes to get his family to a safety bunker in Greenland before a series of comet fragments eradicates life on Earth. The page was made on January 11; it has a fairly short trope list, and the tropes that are listed could use more context and explanation. If you've seen the film, maybe check out some of the DisasterTropes to see if they'd fit this film.
* ''ComicBook/{{Hate}}'' was created on December 31, making it one of the last new work pages of 2020. The comic, following a New Jersey teen slacker named Buddy as he ages and starts a family, [[LongRunners lasted from 1990 to 2011]]. It was one of the most popular AlternativeComics of its time, reflecting many cultural themes of TheNineties, such as {{grunge}}. The page has a good trope list and a sizable [[Characters/{{Hate}} character sheet]], but may warrant more attention, such as more tropes and a YMMV subpage to capture the audience reaction.
* ''WesternAnimation/StarBeam'' is a Netflix series about a little girl named Zoey whose family has superpowers. It premiered on September 8, 2020, with the work page made on December 31. It's received barely any edits since the page was created, the description needs to be rewritten as it's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarBeam#Synopsis plagiarized from Wikipedia]], and the page only has five tropes listed so far. It also lacks subpages. There are sixteen episodes and a Halloween special up on Netflix, so if anybody's seen them, feel free to fix up the page.
!!Older/Obscure Work Spotlight
This section is intended to highlight works that may no longer be in the zeitgeist -- but that doesn't mean they're any less tropable.
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* ''VideoGame/RodLand'' is an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame that is PortOverdosed, with an Arcade Archives release on UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in January 2021. Two kids, Rit and Tam, must rescue their kidnapped mother. There's also a second campaign where the two kids go to a pyramid their dad went to five years ago. The gameplay is your standard arcade fare -- you beat up all enemies to move on to the next screen -- but there are bosses every few stages and the method of combatting enemies is more direct than most arcade games, as the playable characters use their rods to lift and smack them. It's enjoyable, even if the translation's hilariously bad.
* ''WesternAnimation/WhatsWithAndy'' Practical jokes, that's what! ''What's with Andy?'' is a Canadian cartoon based on an Australian children's book series. It's about Andy Larkin, a boy from East Gackle who wants to become the world's greatest prankster. In most episodes, he plans an elaborate scheme which he tries to use on his friends, family, classmates, or other townspeople, with mixed results. Andy also has a crush on a girl named Lori, who doesn't like his pranks and sometimes tells him not to do them (like on her birthday, which is coincidentally on April Fool's), but he ends up causing some funny business anyway. It's very humor-oriented and has an early 2000s feel that can be considered cool and nostalgic. The page for the show has had some expansions over the course of January, based on some episodes from season 1, though considering that there were three seasons, it can always be expanded further.
* ''VideoGame/BlueForce'' is an AdventureGame made by Jim Walls, the creator of the ''VideoGame/PoliceQuest'' series. In 1992, he quit Creator/{{Sierra}}, who then gave development of ''VideoGame/PoliceQuestIVOpenSeason'' and early ''VideoGame/{{SWAT}}'' games to Daryl Gates, but Walls went on to make this SpiritualSuccessor for Tsunami Media. Like the ''PQ'' series, the game has a lot of following police procedure. It features a new playable character named Jake Ryan, who has a somewhat fleshed-out backstory. The setting is the small city of Jackson Beach, but there are still criminals even in a place like this. The game has a relatively polished DigitisedSprites graphical style and a point-and-click interface based on a police badge, as well as a soundtrack by Ken Allen. It's overall a solid offering for those who still wanted more after the original ''PQ'' ended.
!!Works That Need a Page
This section takes a page from the Administrivia/ListOfShowsThatNeedSummary. It is intended to spotlight works that people have been talking about enough to link around the site, but don't have a page yet. If the work page link turns blue after this, then we know we've done our job!
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* ''Franchise/LupinIII'' is one of our JustForFun/TropeOverdosedFranchises, which makes it surprising how we don't have a page for the man who started it all, Kazuhiko Kato, a.k.a. Creator/MonkeyPunch. Besides ''Lupin'', he's designed characters for the anime ''Anime/IntrigueInTheBakumatsu'', and has ''21'' redlinks throughout this wiki. Now's the time to create a page for this influential manga creator.
* Music/ChanceTheRapper is a very popular rapper from TheNewTens, known for mixtapes and albums such as ''10 Day'', ''Acid Rap'', ''Coloring Book'', and ''The Big Day''. He also does not have a page on this wiki, despite having 13 wicks. Considering how well-known and popular he is, any tropers willing to create a page and add some tropes should go right ahead!
!!Non-English Work Spotlight
The wiki may be in English, but that doesn't mean non-English media are any less important! This section focuses on works that may have a language barrier to deal with -- but are worth it if you do.
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* ''VisualNovel/IdolHakkenden'' is a VisualNovel with AdventureGame elements that was only released in Japan. Erika Saionji, a girl who lacks talent other than being a good singer, is told by her nanny that she can use this talent to become a Super Idol. Master Ichiro Shinjitsu reaffirms this and tells her she'll need to find seven comrades, and the quest where Erika discovers the true extent of her talents and finds those seven friends begins. The most noteworthy feature of the game is its rich soundtrack, which includes six songs with lyrics available so the player can follow along. The plot is also very lighthearted and humorous, and while there are some occasional dark moments that didn't let the game come to America, it's otherwise perfect if you're looking for something to feel happier.
* Music/OZone is a {{Europop}} band. They originated from UsefulNotes/{{Moldova}} before moving to UsefulNotes/{{Romania}} and were active from 1999–2005. They're best known for the song "Dragostea Din Tei", which is commonly referred to as "Numa Numa" thanks to the other words being hard to understand for many, as well as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmtzQCSh6xk this viral video]] by Gary Brolsma of himself dancing along to the song, posted on Website/{{Newgrounds}} in 2005. If you were living in the cell-phone-with-buttons generation, chances are this song was one of your acquaintances' ringtones, but a lot of their other music is also catchy and their costume designs are quite stylish.
* ''VideoGame/MusaicBox'' is a PuzzleGame by the Russian developers at [=KranX=] Productions. The game has you explore five rooms and find pieces of music sheets in them. Some are always visible, while others may require altering the environment by clicking on other things. Once you complete a sheet, you have to arrange pieces in a way that fits the board and corresponds to how the music sounds. There's lots of remixed classical music and the gameplay loop is satisfying, even if the overall length is quite short.
!!Creator Page Spotlight
Works would be nothing without the people who make them. This section highlights authors, artists, actors, and everyone else responsible for trope creation and proliferation.
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* Depictions of love and friendship in Hollywood would be amiss without mentioning writer/director/producer Creator/GarryMarshall. He got his start working on many comedies in TheSixties and TheSeventies, including ''Series/HappyDays'', ''Series/TheDickVanDykeShow'' and ''Series/LaverneAndShirley''. However, he is probably best known for his contributions to the RomanticComedy, being responsible for hits like ''Film/PrettyWoman'' and ''Film/RunawayBride'', sleepover classics like ''Film/ThePrincessDiaries'', and a string of events-themed ensemble romcoms in TheNewTens [[note]]''Film/ValentinesDay'', ''Film/NewYearsEve'', ''Film/MothersDay''[[/note]]. We can only hope that any rumored ''Princess Diaries 3'' does him justice.
* If you're a fan of sweeping, romantic, historical epics, you'll want to get to know Creator/KaoruMori, the Japanese mangaka behind ''Manga/VictorianRomanceEmma'' and ''Manga/ABridesStory''. Not only do they put strong-willed young women at the center of romantic dramas, both these works are incredibly well-researched and feature beautiful, intricate art.
* The lyrics of American indie-folk pop duo Music/TheWeepies have been described as saccharine, and with good reason. Their tunes and gentle instrumentations try to capture the intricacies of our everyday relationships -- for example, "Somebody Loved" contemplates a loving relationship, "World Spins Madly On" deals with losing someone, and "Be My Thrill" feels like curling under a comfortable blanket with someone you care deeply about. They get featured a lot on American television, too.
* You might recognize Creator/HenriDeToulouseLautrec as a supporting HistoricalDomainCharacter from media like ''Film/MoulinRouge'' or ''Film/MidnightInParis'', but he was an interesting character by himself. A Post-Impressionist painter known for focusing on the bohemian Parisian nightlife and its characters, he is featured in this issue for his series of portraits of prostitutes, notably "[[https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-de-toulouse-lautrec/in-bed-1893 In Bed]]" and "[[https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-de-toulouse-lautrec/in-bed-the-kiss-1892 In Bed, The Kiss]]". The paintings intimately depict two people of indeterminate gender[[note]]speculated to be two lesbians[[/note]] laying next to each other under piles of bedcovers. A warm and rosy color scheme and deliberate brushstrokes make you think you've stumbled upon an incredibly tender encounter.
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This section brings you the best of the recent selections from ImagePickin.
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This issue's featured image comes from [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/ImagePickin/ImageSuggestions135 Image Suggestions crowner 135]], with it illustrating the video game trope LazyBackup very well.
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Normally, illustrating a trope of something ''not happening'' is naturally tougher than illustrating a normal trope. However, this one manages to do it in quite an interesting way, and it doesn't involve using a video game, but instead a lampshade from a webcomic. In addition, said webcomic, ''Webcomic/CluelessHero'', doesn't even have a page on this wiki. This is most definitely a surprising find, but just as much a good one.
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!Projects and Discussions
[[folder:Forumwatch]]
Hey guys! Welcome back to Forumwatch! In this section, we'll be telling you about what's going on in the forums -- interesting discussions that may be going on in Wiki Talk, some fun forum games, or lively debates going on in On-Topic conversations, you name it!
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* It's February, and love is in the air. As Tropers, we're all total nerds for our favorite forms of media, and lots of times that includes talking about the relationships that we've gotten ourselves invested in. What better way of showing your excitement than coming to [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13015454350A67339800&page=1 Ah criminy, the SHIPPING thread...]]? Come here and gush about all your favorite characters and just how ''cute'' they would be with each other!
* Many tropers here are American, and right now, we're living through unprecedented times. (You've heard that phrase a million times before, I'm sorry.) But with all that's going on, a new president, a second impeachment, etc., you might want to talk about it! And if you do, come to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13103447000A18674100&page=1 General US Politics Thread.]] Express your thoughts on just what the hell is going on in this country right now.
* We here at Trope Report believe that Love Is Love. In [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15999363960A69014400&page=1 Making up for lost LGBT tropes]], people are discussing just how to trope all these forms of love. While a gay character and/or relationship existing in media should ideally be considered a normal thing, this thread exists to figure out a way to trope the times when these relationships are important to the story, especially when they are depicted positively.
* If you frequent Yack Fest and/or Forum Games, you'll want to get involved in the discussion taking place at the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16111037120A87575400&page=1 On Yack Fest and Recent Events]] thread. Folks there are discussing the fate of some threads and how to best improve the subfora's moderation; if you have interest in discussing the future of Yack Fest, feel free to stop by.
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[[folder:Trope/Article Changelog]]
This section covers [[Administrivia/RenamedTropes renames]], [[JustForFun/TropeEpitaph removals]], hard-splits, merges, and [[Administrivia/TRSWickCleaning wick cleaning]]. We'll try to keep you alerted of any major changes to the site, including perpetual projects and Wiki Talk decisions that you may have missed, but if you want to be a part of the process that affects so much of our wiki, then head over to the Trope Repair Shop on the left-hand side of the forum.
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* BigNameFan has been renamed to FandomVIP and was moved to YMMV. It was renamed due to being misused as "a famous person who is a fan" as opposed to "fan who is popular within the fandom," which is the actual definition. Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1603921753023815900&page=1 here]].
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar now has stricter criteria and is undergoing extensive cleanup due to heavy misuse. DemographicallyInappropriateHumour was also created to catch some of the misused examples. Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1591292801058841200&page=1 here]].
* ReverseMole has been merged with TheMole due to "the mole but for the good guys" not being a meaningful distinction from the latter (which is morality neutral). Check out the TRS thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=1602756782069074900&page=3#comment-52 here]].
* ZettaiRyouiki had its on-page examples purged and is now definition-only.
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[[folder:Pages Needing Help]]
This section highlights articles indexed on the Administrivia/NeedsWikiMagicLove policy page and subpages. Such articles are, at best, underperforming and below wiki standards. At worst, these pages are in violation of the wiki's rules against stubs. If you're an editor, try checking out some of these underperforming trope and work articles to see what improvements you can make to the page.
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* February's birthday is Creator/BryanLeeOMalley. Most famous for his work ''ComicBook/ScottPilgrim'', he has a few others indexed on his page as well. All well and good, but we're lacking details on his work as a whole. We're missing tropes from his music. We're missing info on his ''ComicBook/LostAtSea'' [[https://web.archive.org/web/20130316072313/http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/lostatsea short comics]], like "ComicBook/SmilingIsSomethingThatOtherPeopleDo". We have no [[Administrivia/CreatorPageGuidelines Trivia about him]] at all. There's definitely interest in the creator; he's pulled over 700 inbound links over the years. Is ThePowerOfLove enough to fill out this article so it isn't a stub? If not, where are we going to find Understanding?
* ''Series/PerfectCouples'' is a rather {{short|Runners}} sitcom featuring three different couples. The indexes are pretty good, but the description is a little short, the examples don't have enough context, and because the on-page examples are so bereft of information, there's hardly any wicks. We're not suggesting you make a recap page for each episode, but you can probably knock out the whole series by watching one episode a day until [[UsefulNotes/AmericanHolidays St Valentine's Day]].
* HanahakiDisease is a dangerous illness that often strikes in the spring. This illness was first identified in Japan, but has since spread to many countries. The article has a good description, a good image, and plenty of indexes, but the examples and wicks are as anemic as a victim of the disease. Out of the eleven on-page examples, only one can be crosswicked. It isn't even the TropeCodifier! Perhaps this isn't about finding works so much as making sure that you're aware of the illness in the first place so that an accurate diagnosis can take place, and the (fictional) characters can be treated before their deaths.
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[[folder:Project Spotlight]]
Looking for a project to dedicate some time to, but not comfortable jumping into large threads? Here are some smaller projects, or more recent discussions, in need of a few more hands.
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* Have you ever been interested in {{Shipping}}, and would enjoy discussing these ships while also partaking in a cleanup? Check out the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=14860997890A40152400&page=1 Fan-Preferred Couple Cleanup]]. Currently a frequent target of misuse, the thread is looking to verify, rewrite, or cut examples, all while diving into both canon relationships and fandom opinion. More voices are always needed, especially where less-popular works are concerned, so don't be shy about joining the discussion!
* WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic has been a famous reviewer for over a decade, and this status is reflected in the show having a wealth of examples all over the site. Unfortunately, these examples are rife with an equally large range of misuse, from Administrivia/SpeculativeTroping to bashing, and everything in-between. If you would like to help clean up the mess, swing by at the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15938947300A28215100&page=1 The Nostalgia Critic cleanup]] thread and join the effort.
* ''WesternAnimation/BoJackHorseman'' has the distinction of being the first animated series produced for Creator/{{Netflix}}. Unfortunately, the trope pages have been prone to gushing, WordCruft and trope misuse. If you would like to participate in the cleanup effort, check the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15588050060A47663900 dedicated cleanup thread]].
* ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'' is an incredibly popular game, with a lot of fun characters and a dramatic plot. Unfortunately, the pages for the game are a source of massive trope misuse, disorganization, and generally bad examples. If you're a fan of the game and want to help clean it up, check out the thread [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=16094168890A35177800 here]].
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[[folder:Know the Contributors]]
* {{@/Synchronicity}} writes Creator Page Spotlight and oversees this whole shebang. Likes tropes and works about comedy, slice of life, and sci-fi/fantasy. For some reason, also enjoys keeping the wiki tidy.
* Tropers/{{Piterpicher}} is the head honcho of Older/Obscure Work Spotlight and Non-English Work Spotlight. Those are the kinds of works he's interested in, but he's primarily a gamer. When it comes to wiki philosophy, the priorities are making it fun for readers, encompassing, and well-performing in terms of SEO. (Editor's note: he also made our snazzy new logo!)
* {{@/crazysamaritan}} writes for the Pages Needing Help section, keeping an eye out for stubs and crosswicking.
* @/{{Kappaclystica}} writes for the Image of the Month. Hates unillustrative images.
* @/MadameButterflyKnife is the writer for Forumwatch. They spend most of their time talking in the forums, especially the Just For Fun section, and fixing up any syntax errors that they stumble upon in the wiki.
* @/MightyMewtron writes for the New Work Page spotlight. She probably hasn't seen these works before coming across their pages, but she likes to be involved in the growth of the wiki. Beyond the Trope Report, she's most active in forums, TLP, and the pages for whatever work she's obsessed with this month.
* @/MacronNotes writes for the Changelog section. She spends most of her time on TRS, Long/Short term projects, and TLP. She is also the herald of the Wiki Talk section on the forums.
* @/WarJay77 writes for the Project Spotlight section. She is also the Herald of Projects: Long Term/Perpetual, and spends much of her time refreshing on the forums, ATT and TLP for new things to respond to.
* @/{{gjjones}} writes for the Project Spotlight section. He also frequently spends his time working on projects whenever they are necessary, cleaning up wiki entries and participating in the ATT and Trope Repair Shop threads.
* @/DivineFlame100 writes the New Tropes Spotlight section. Just a generic editor who lurks on TLP and the forums on occasion, but mostly focuses on making edits to very niche work pages.
* @/{{naturalironist}} writes for the Obscure Trope Spotlight, and spends a lot of time on the wiki, adding examples and serving as an EntryPimp.
* @/{{ccorb}} writes for Works That Need a Page, and spends a lot of their time on Image Pickin', Trope Repair Shop, Trope Launch Pad, and the Projects forums, and also {{Wiki Walk}}s, searching for works and tropes they find interesting. They credit this very wiki for introducing them to anime and manga they had never heard of before but would like to watch/read, such as ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'', ''Manga/ASilentVoice'' and ''Manga/HunterXHunter''.
* @/{{Twiddler}} makes sure our grammar is in order.
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->Interested in becoming a contributor, or have suggestions for works or tropes to feature? Pop by the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15946040340A55436600 the thread]] and let us know! We don't bite. (Much.)
