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-->Canned Laughter

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-->Canned Laughter-->'''Sam:''' We could die in here.
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!!Body count
For this episode = [[spoiler:1 human.]]

For the series so far = At least 324 humans (of which 6 were witches), at least 83 demons, 28 ghosts, 11 vampires, 6 changelings, 4 gods, 3 shapeshifters, 3 zombies, 4 angels, 2 ghouls, 2 werewolves, 1 cat, 1 crocotta, 1 djinn, 1 dog, 1 rakshasa, 1 rawhead, 1 reaper, 1 rougarou, 1 shtriga, 1 siren, and 1 wendigo.
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* LaughTrack: Done during the sitcom segment

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* LaughTrack: Done during the sitcom segmentsegment.



* RealityWarper: The Trickster

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* RealityWarper: The TricksterTrickster.



** KnightRider Sam's the ''car''.

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** KnightRider KnightRider. Sam's the ''car''.
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* ImprovisedWeapon: The boys weaponized [[spoiler:a ''CSIMiami'' ShoutOut. They make the obligatory series of puns, which distracts the guy they're talking to so Dean can get behind him and stab him. Except he's not the Trickster. The real Trickster, nearby was distracted by ''that'' stabbing so Sam can stab him. Yes, that's right, they weaponized a ShoutOut, and then ''weaponized the weaponization''.]]

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* ImprovisedWeapon: The boys weaponized [[spoiler:a ''CSIMiami'' ShoutOut. They make the obligatory series of puns, which distracts the guy they're talking to so Dean can get behind him and stab him. Except he's not the Trickster. The real Trickster, nearby nearby, was distracted by ''that'' stabbing so Sam can stab him. Yes, that's right, they weaponized a ShoutOut, and then ''weaponized the weaponization''.]]
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* AssShove: Sam turns into a KnightRider version of the Impala. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels. Dean later makes a comment about pulling somethingout of Sam's ass.

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* AssShove: Sam turns into a KnightRider version of the Impala. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels. Dean later makes a comment about pulling somethingout something out of Sam's ass.

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*BilingualBonus: In the japanese gameshow segment on the wall behind the boys are japanese characters. くるみ割り(kurumiwari) means nutcracker. The lonely character beneath the arc, 苦、means "bitter, hardship, worry, suffering, trial". This ties in quite nicely with the aspects of the gameshow. After all, Sam does not only suffer from a GroinAttack, but the quizmaster asks questions which have hardship, trial and worry as central topics.



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* GlassesPullGlassesPull: Multiple times by both Sam and Dean, to "play" their role in the parody of CSIMiami. A step in distracting the Trickster.
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** Later On:
--> '''[[spoiler: Gabriel]]''': Guys, I wish this were a TV show.
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* EnemyMine: Discussed. Despite being previously tormented by the Trickster, Sam hopes to convince it to help the brothers fight the Apocalypse.
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* ThemeTune: {{Parodied}} with an over-the-top, sitcom-style opening tune.

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* TheChewToy: Sam throughout this entire episode. He gets hit in the groin, given genital herpes, slapped multiple times and turned into a car.



* HurricaneOfPuns: Weaponized by the Winchesters during the parody of "CSIMiami".



* LaughTrack: Done during the sitcom segment
-->Canned Laughter
-->'''Dean:''' ''How is that funny?'' Vultures!



---> '''Dean:''' Good. I've wanted to [[UnusualEuphemism gank]] that mother since [[Recap/SupernaturalS03E11MysterySpot Mystery Spot]].

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---> --> '''Dean:''' Good. I've wanted to [[UnusualEuphemism gank]] that mother since [[Recap/SupernaturalS03E11MysterySpot Mystery Spot]].
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* TakeThat: To police procedurals, in particular CSIMiami.

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* TakeThat: To police procedurals, in particular CSIMiami. Dean hates that there are [[FollowTheLeader so many of them and they're all the same.]]

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* ActorAllusion: The ''Grey's Anatomy'' has a character Johnny Drake, the equivalent of Denny Dequette from ''Greys''. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played John Winchester, also played Denny.



* AssShove: Sam turns into a KnightRider version of the Impala. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels.

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* AssShove: Sam turns into a KnightRider version of the Impala. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels. Dean later makes a comment about pulling somethingout of Sam's ass.



* BlatantLies: Dean insists he's not a fan of ''Dr. Sexy''.



* ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: Herpexia.



-->'''Dean:''' ''(notices the doctor's footwear, slams him against the wall)'' You're not Dr. Sexy.

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-->'''Dean:''' ''(notices the doctor's footwear, slams him against the wall)'' [[SpotTheImposter You're not Dr. Sexy.]]


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* HowUnscientific: Sam [[{{Discussed}} asks why a]] show like ''Dr. Sexy'' would even have ghosts.
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* NarmCharm: '''The whole damn episode.'''
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* LargeHam: [[spoiler:Gabriel]] gets really hammy once he's outed.
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** The ''Series/GreysAnatomy'' riff is especially meta, as it references the ghost of a dead patient haunting one of the doctors. On the actual GA that patient was played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, a.k.a. John Winchester.
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* AffectionateParody


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* IKnewIt: [[spoiler: The trickster is really an angel.]]

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* BreakingTheFourthWall: After Sam confirms that the Trickster is involved, Dean retorts with this:
---> '''Dean:''' Good. I've wanted to [[UnusualEuphemism gank]] that mother since [[Recap/SupernaturalS03E11MysterySpot Mystery Spot]].



* MoodWhiplash: And how!

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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: After Sam confirms that the Trickster is involved, Dean retorts with this:
---> '''Dean:''' Good. I've wanted to [[UnusualEuphemism gank]] that mother since [[Recap/SupernaturalS03E11MysterySpot Mystery Spot]].
* MoodWhiplash: And how!At the end of the episode.



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* RealityWarperRealityWarper: The Trickster
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*StrangeMindsThinkAlike: "You're gonna need a bigger mouth!"
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** Let it be known that the two shows that get it the worst in this episode were essentially ''Supernatural's'' rivals. ''GreysAnatomy'' (the show that ''Doctor Sexy, MD'' is parodying) and ''CSI'' (the Vegas version instead of Miami) both aired during ''Supernatural's'' then-timeslot of Thursdays at 9:00.
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* {{Hammerspace}}: [[spoiler:The Trickster (Gabriel) is stopped by holy oil that was located in Sam's trunk when he was a car. Normally, they would never have any because it's hard to find.]]

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* SunglassesAtNight:
-->'''Dean:''' You know who does that? No-talent douchebags!

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* SunglassesAtNight:
-->'''Dean:'''
SunglassesAtNight: Lampshaded.
--> '''Sam:''' "You gotta calm down."
--> '''Dean:''' "Calm down? I'm wearing sunglasses at night.
You know who does that? No-talent douchebags!No talent douchebags."
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->'''Dean:''' You know who does that? No-talent douchebags!

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->'''Dean:''' -->'''Dean:''' You know who does that? No-talent douchebags!
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* SunglassesAtNight:
->'''Dean:''' You know who does that? No-talent douchebags!
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* BreakingTheFourthWall: After Sam confirms that the Trickster is involved, Dean retorts with this:
---> '''Dean:''' Good. I've wanted to [[UnusualEuphemism gank]] that mother since [[Recap/SupernaturalS03E11MysterySpot Mystery Spot]].

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* AssShove: "Changing Channels" has Sam turned into a KnightRider version of the Impala due to the Trickster. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels.
* AutopsySnackTime: In the ''CSIMiami'' parody episode, the coroner (a double of the Trickster) explains the body to Sam and Dean while sucking on a lollipop.
* DagwoodSandwich: Dean makes one when he [[Recap/SupernaturalS05E08ChangingChannels finds himself in a sitcom]].
---> '''Dean:'''I'm gonna need a bigger mouth.
* EvenTheGuysWantHim Dean's tongue-tied reaction to Dr. Sexy

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* AssShove: "Changing Channels" has Sam turned turns into a KnightRider version of the Impala due to the Trickster.Impala. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels.
* AutopsySnackTime: In the ''CSIMiami'' parody episode, parody, the coroner (a ([[spoiler:a double of the Trickster) Trickster]]) explains the body to Sam and Dean while sucking on a lollipop.
* DagwoodSandwich: Dean makes one when he [[Recap/SupernaturalS05E08ChangingChannels finds himself in a sitcom]].
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---> '''Dean:'''I'm '''Dean:''' I'm gonna need a bigger mouth.
* EvenTheGuysWantHim EvenTheGuysWantHim: Dean's tongue-tied reaction to Dr. SexySexy.



* GroinAttack: "Changing Channels." '''"NUT-CRACKAAAAA!"'''
* GuiltyPleasures: episode "Changing Channels", Sam earlier caught Dean watching a hospital show called "Dr. Sexy, M.D.", but Dean claims he isn't a fan of the show. Later on, "Dr. Sexy" actually appears.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': [notices the doctor's footwear, slams him against the wall] You're not Dr. Sexy.
-->'''Dr. Sexy''': You're crazy.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': Really? Because I swore part of what makes Dr. Sexy sexy, is the fact that he wears cowboy boots. Not tennis shoes!
-->'''Sam Winchester''': Yeah, you're not a fan...
-->'''Dean Winchester''': It's a guilty pleasure!
* {{Hammerspace}}: In the Season 5 episode "Changing Channels," [[spoiler:The Trickster (Gabriel) is stopped by holy oil that was located in Sam's trunk when he was a car. Normally, they would never have any because it's hard to find]].
* ImprovisedWeapon: In "Changing Channels", the boys weaponized [[spoiler:a ''CSIMiami'' ShoutOut. They make the obligatory series of puns, which distracts the guy they're talking to so Dean can get behind him and stab him. Except he's not the Trickster. The real Trickster, nearby was distracted by ''that'' stabbing so Sam can stab him. Yes, that's right, they weaponized a ShoutOut, and then ''weaponized the weaponization''.]]
* MoodWhiplash and how!

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* GroinAttack: "Changing Channels." '''"NUT-CRACKAAAAA!"'''
* GuiltyPleasures: episode "Changing Channels", Sam earlier caught catches Dean watching a hospital show called "Dr. Sexy, M.D.", but Dean claims he isn't a fan of the show. Later on, "Dr. Sexy" actually appears.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': [notices -->'''Dean:''' ''(notices the doctor's footwear, slams him against the wall] wall)'' You're not Dr. Sexy.
-->'''Dr. Sexy''': Sexy:''' You're crazy.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': -->'''Dean:''' Really? Because I swore part of what makes Dr. Sexy sexy, is the fact that he wears cowboy boots. Not tennis shoes!
-->'''Sam Winchester''': -->'''Sam:''' Yeah, you're not a fan...
-->'''Dean Winchester''': -->'''Dean:''' It's a guilty pleasure!
* {{Hammerspace}}: In the Season 5 episode "Changing Channels," [[spoiler:The Trickster (Gabriel) is stopped by holy oil that was located in Sam's trunk when he was a car. Normally, they would never have any because it's hard to find]].
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* ImprovisedWeapon: In "Changing Channels", the The boys weaponized [[spoiler:a ''CSIMiami'' ShoutOut. They make the obligatory series of puns, which distracts the guy they're talking to so Dean can get behind him and stab him. Except he's not the Trickster. The real Trickster, nearby was distracted by ''that'' stabbing so Sam can stab him. Yes, that's right, they weaponized a ShoutOut, and then ''weaponized the weaponization''.]]
* MoodWhiplash and how!MoodWhiplash: And how!
* NarmCharm: '''The whole damn episode.'''



* TakeThat - to police procedurals, in particular CSIMiami.

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* TakeThat - to TakeThat: To police procedurals, in particular CSIMiami.



* YesButWhatDoesZataproximetacineDO: The Herpexia commercial in ''Changing Channels''

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* YesButWhatDoesZataproximetacineDO: The Herpexia commercial in ''Changing Channels''
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* ArtisticLicenseChemistry: Water on an oil fire. In reality, putting water on an oil fire would result in more fire, not less.

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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: The commercial for the fictional genital herpes medication, Herpexia, lists the drug's side effects as follows (as recited by Dean):
-->'''Dean (voiceover)''': Side effects of Herpexia include permanent erectile dysfunction, thoughts of suicide, and nausea.
* AssShove: "Changing Channels" has Sam turned into a KnightRider version of the Impala due to the Trickster. Later, Dean retrieves an object from the trunk and Sam comments about how uncomfortable it feels.
* AutopsySnackTime: In the ''CSIMiami'' parody episode, the coroner (a double of the Trickster) explains the body to Sam and Dean while sucking on a lollipop.
* DagwoodSandwich: Dean makes one when he [[Recap/SupernaturalS05E08ChangingChannels finds himself in a sitcom]].
---> '''Dean:'''I'm gonna need a bigger mouth.



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* GroinAttack: "Changing Channels." '''"NUT-CRACKAAAAA!"'''
* GuiltyPleasures: episode "Changing Channels", Sam earlier caught Dean watching a hospital show called "Dr. Sexy, M.D.", but Dean claims he isn't a fan of the show. Later on, "Dr. Sexy" actually appears.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': [notices the doctor's footwear, slams him against the wall] You're not Dr. Sexy.
-->'''Dr. Sexy''': You're crazy.
-->'''Dean Winchester''': Really? Because I swore part of what makes Dr. Sexy sexy, is the fact that he wears cowboy boots. Not tennis shoes!
-->'''Sam Winchester''': Yeah, you're not a fan...
-->'''Dean Winchester''': It's a guilty pleasure!
* {{Hammerspace}}: In the Season 5 episode "Changing Channels," [[spoiler:The Trickster (Gabriel) is stopped by holy oil that was located in Sam's trunk when he was a car. Normally, they would never have any because it's hard to find]].
* ImprovisedWeapon: In "Changing Channels", the boys weaponized [[spoiler:a ''CSIMiami'' ShoutOut. They make the obligatory series of puns, which distracts the guy they're talking to so Dean can get behind him and stab him. Except he's not the Trickster. The real Trickster, nearby was distracted by ''that'' stabbing so Sam can stab him. Yes, that's right, they weaponized a ShoutOut, and then ''weaponized the weaponization''.]]





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\n* YesButWhatDoesZataproximetacineDO: The Herpexia commercial in ''Changing Channels''

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* ShowWithinAShow: Dean's GuiltyPleasure, ''Dr. Sexy, MD''


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* ShowWithinAShow: Dean's GuiltyPleasure, ''Dr. Sexy, MD''
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* ShowWithinAShow: Dean's GuiltyPleasure, ''Dr. Sexy, MD''

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