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** Chuck calls out his attack names DURING the attack sequence.
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** Emperor Evulz, who has fast reaction speed, comes up with a counterattack right after Chuck calls his attack.

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* '''Averted''': Chuck doesn't yell the name of his attacks, preferring to use TrashTalk.

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Chuck doesn't yell the name of his attacks, preferring to use TrashTalk.



* '''Conversed''': Why does everyone in this show feel the need to yell out the name of every attack they use? [[ViewersAreGoldfish Don't they think we recognize them]] [[LongRunners by now?!]]

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* '''Conversed''': Why "Why does everyone in this show feel the need to yell out the name of every attack they use? [[ViewersAreGoldfish Don't they think we recognize them]] [[LongRunners by now?!]]now?!]]"
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* '''Straight''': Chuck yells out "Flaming Fist" as he punches a dude.

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* '''Straight''': Chuck yells out "Flaming Fist" as he punches a dude.dude ''[[PlayingWithFire while his fist is on fire]]''.
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** Chuck calls out attack names at random, instead the one he's using, in order to throw off opponents who expect him to play this trope straight.

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** Chuck calls out attack names at random, instead of the one he's using, in order to throw off opponents who expect him to play this trope straight.
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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks. ([[Franchise/Pokemon "Future Sight!"]])

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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks. ([[Franchise/Pokemon ([[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} "Future Sight!"]])
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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks. ([[Franchise/Pokemon Future SIGHT!!!]])

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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks. ([[Franchise/Pokemon Future SIGHT!!!]])"Future Sight!"]])
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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks.

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* '''Double Subverted''': If you pay attention, they correspond to future attacks. ([[Franchise/Pokemon Future SIGHT!!!]])
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** Chuck shouts out things like "Normal punch!" for his not-so-special moves.

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-->'''Chuck:''' Wait until you get a taste of my Flaming Fist!

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-->'''Chuck:''' --->'''Chuck:''' Wait until you get a taste of my Flaming Fist!



* '''Subverted''':
** The names Chuck throws out have nothing to do with their attacks.

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'''Subverted''': The names Chuck throws out have nothing to do with their attacks.
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** Chuck is TheBeastmaster, and is verbally commanding his creature to perform a certain attack.
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** Chuck calls out the name of his attack, then waits awhile to throw his opponent off guard. When his opponent stops expecting it, Chuck then slams them with the attack.
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** Chuck has so many attacks he has to be specific about which one he uses so his allies can prepare accordingly.
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** Chuck yells out names for day-to-day activities, even if they're not related to fighting. ("Turn signal.....LANE CHANGE!")

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** Chuck does not say anything when he attacks, not even his strongest {{Signature Move}}s.


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** Chuck does not say anything at all when he attacks, not even his strongest {{Signature Move}}s.

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* '''Subverted''': The names Chuck throws out have nothing to do with their attacks.

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The names Chuck throws out have nothing to do with their attacks.



* '''Exploited''': Chuck calls out attack names at random, instead the one he's using, in order to throw off opponents who expect him to play this trope straight.

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Chuck calls out attack names at random, instead the one he's using, in order to throw off opponents who expect him to play this trope straight.



%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
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** Chuck does not say anything when he attacks, not even his strongest {{Signature Move}}s.
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** Chuck uses calling the names of his attacks as a means of focusing on them better.
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** Chuck calls attacks when facing less experienced opponents for the intimidation factor, but is deathly silent when facing equals.


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** Chuck uses calling the names of his attacks as a means of focusing on them better.
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* '''Discussed''': [[MartianSuccessorNadesico "Do they call out their attacks because they're using voice-activated weapons?"]]

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* '''Discussed''': [[MartianSuccessorNadesico [[Anime/MartianSuccessorNadesico "Do they call out their attacks because they're using voice-activated weapons?"]]
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** Chuck is taunting an enemy for a plot he foiled while finishing him off.
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** Chuck mutters it quietly due to force of habit.
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** He shouts out his attack after doing it. ([[KamenRiderDenO "Dynamic Chop!"]], for example)

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** He shouts out his attack after doing it. ([[KamenRiderDenO ([[Series/KamenRiderDenO "Dynamic Chop!"]], for example)
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* '''Exaggerated''': "LEFT HOOK."

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* '''Exaggerated''': "LEFT HOOK."He calls out his attacks for every action, done in the [[ChewingTheScenery most over-the-top manner]] and even takes calling attacks as SeriousBusiness, spending his free time inventing new ways to say things.

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* '''Exaggerated''':
** He calls out his attacks for every action, done in the [[ChewingTheScenery most over-the-top manner]] and even takes calling attacks as SeriousBusiness, spending his free time inventing new ways to say things.
** "BOXING PUNCH."

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* '''Exaggerated''':
** He calls out his attacks for every action, done in the [[ChewingTheScenery most over-the-top manner]] and even takes calling attacks as SeriousBusiness, spending his free time inventing new ways to say things.
** "BOXING PUNCH.
'''Exaggerated''': "LEFT HOOK."
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** He calls out his attacks for every action, done in the most over-the-top manner and even takes calling attacks as SeriousBusiness, spending his free time inventing new ways to say things.

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** He calls out his attacks for every action, done in the [[ChewingTheScenery most over-the-top manner manner]] and even takes calling attacks as SeriousBusiness, spending his free time inventing new ways to say things.
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** "[[Webcomic/ServantsOfTheImperium Everyone else gets to make a lot of cool noises with their guns]]. I feel a bit left out, so I yell what I'm doing."

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** "[[Webcomic/ServantsOfTheImperium Everyone else gets to make a lot of cool noises with their guns]]. guns. I feel a bit left out, so I yell what I'm doing.doing]]."

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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???'''Downplayed''':
** Chuck only says the attack name once or twice, explaining the name to the opponent. Might be part of a BadassBoast.
-->'''Chuck:''' Wait until you get a taste of my Flaming Fist!
** The attack name is subtle enough to be mistaken for normal fighting banter.
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** The attack is named after what Chuck says. (A combo named TakeThat, a FinishingMove named IllKillYou, etc.)
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** "[[ServantsOfTheImperium Everyone else gets to make a lot of cool noises with their guns]]. I feel a bit left out, so I yell what I'm doing."

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** "[[ServantsOfTheImperium "[[Webcomic/ServantsOfTheImperium Everyone else gets to make a lot of cool noises with their guns]]. I feel a bit left out, so I yell what I'm doing."

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