History Tropers / Wheezy

The "show" is notable for its unusual format - it's made entirely in RealLife, in RealTime, and features no script or direction. The cast, crew, and audience are just whoever happen to wander in. Little of it has been written about, little moving footage of it is known to exist, and it's gone completely unadvertised, although various [[ShowWithinAShow spinoff stories]], {{character blog}}s, and pieces of ConceptArt [[http://instagram.com/thecsjones have been posted online]], to decent reception.

* ShortLivedBigImpact: Melissa, a minor character from the high school arc who appeared in the series for less than three weeks before [[BrotherChuck vanishing without a trace]], and received little CharacterDevelopment beyond a single anecdote about her horrifically AbusiveParents and NightmareDreams. However, she left such an impact that one of the [[ShowWithinAShow stories within the story]], written years later, features a protagonist that's almost a direct {{expy}} of her.

* TrashOfTheTitans: Two of the places Jones has lived since leaving home. The mess was all his roomates', fortunately. Or unfortunately.

Production began in the D.C. metro area, then moved to central Florida 10 years through its run due to ExecutiveMeddling and cost concerns. With the move came a HalfwayPlotSwitch that took the series in a DarkerAndEdgier direction. This was widely considered a mistake. 15 years later, it relocated again to [[UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}} Philadelphia]], where it's currently set.

Since then, it's received mixed reviews, and although it may have developed a small cult following in the areas where it's produced (it's hard to tell), many have also dismissed it as "depressing," "too self-indulgent," and "lacking focus." However, all of the cast involved have been praised for their extremely convincing performances [[AsHimself as themselves]].

* CruelAndUnusualDeath: One of Jones's uncles. [[TakeOurWordForIt This will not be discussed further.]]

* UsefulNotes/BipolarDisorder: A bad case of Type 1. In hindsight, has fundamentally shaped the whole story. Not treated until the Philly arc.

* CartesianKarma: For a few things he's done or said to people during bipolar episodes.
* ComingOfAge: This seems to be the overarching plot of the "Florida" arc.

* EarlyBirdCameo: Jones's first girlfriend had a very brief uncredited one four years before being properly introduced.

** Update: The second girlfriend had a cameo three years later. It was a pleasant chat.

* NoAntagonist

* FamilyUnfriendlyAesop: The moral of two subplots seems to be that love does not conquer all.

* LetUsNeverSpeakOfThisAgain: Don't ask him about a certain subplot from 2015.

* UsefulNotes/BipolarDisorder: Vicious and very rapid-cycling. In hindsight, has fundamentally shaped the course of the whole story. Not treated until the Philly arc.

* YMMV/CrowningMusicOfAwesome: The soundtrack, which spans all genres and features tracks contributed by thousands of artists, has been described as one of the highlights of the production.

Production began in the D.C. metro area, then moved to central Florida 10 years through its run due to ExecutiveMeddling and cost concerns. With the move came a HalfwayPlotSwitch that took the series in a DarkerAndEdgier direction. This was widely considered a mistake. 15 years later, it relocated again to [[UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}} South Philadelphia]], where it's currently set.

** The NewYorkCity arc also lasted only three months. It was planned to last at least several years.

* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: The soundtrack, which spans all genres and features tracks contributed by thousands of artists, has been described as one of the highlights of the production.

* TropeCodifier: An in-universe example. During the "TvTropes obsession subplot" that mostly ran during the college arc, Jones wrote the following articles for ThisWiki:

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"Wheezy" debuted on November 7, 1990. It tells the story of CS Jones, a [[TheQuietOne quiet]] StarvingArtist whose internet handle, derived from a high school nickname, provides the current working title.

Production began in the D.C. metro area, then moved to central Florida 10 years through its run due to ExecutiveMeddling and cost concerns. With the move came a HalfwayPlotSwitch that took the series in a DarkerAndEdgier direction. This was widely considered a mistake. 25 years into its run, it relocated again to [[UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}} South Philadelphia]], where it's currently set.

The "show" is notable for its unusual format - it's made entirely in RealLife, in RealTime, and features no script or direction. The cast, crew, and audience are just whoever happen to wander in. Little of it has been written about, little moving footage of it is known to exist, and it's gone completely unadvertised, although various [[ShowWithinAShow spinoff stories]], {{character blog}}s, and pieces of ConceptArt [[http://instagram.com/csjones have been posted online]], to decent reception.

The "show" is notable for its unusual format - it's made entirely in RealLife, in RealTime, and features no script or direction. The cast, crew, and audience are just whoever happen to wander in. Very little of it has been written about, no moving footage of it is known to exist, and it's gone completely unadvertised, although various [[ShowWithinAShow spinoff stories]], {{character blog}}s, and pieces of ConceptArt [[http://thatguyyoumetonce.deviantart.com have been posted online]], to decent reception.

"Wheezy" debuted on November 7, 1990. It tells the story of [[http://thecsjones.com CS Jones]], a [[TheQuietOne quiet]] StarvingArtist whose internet handle, derived from a high school nickname, provides the current working title.

"Wheezy" debuted on November 7, 1990. It tells the story of [[http://thecsjones.com C.S. Jones]], a [[TheQuietOne quiet]] StarvingArtist whose internet handle, derived from a high school nickname, provides the current working title.

* MythArc: The "Learning to Draw" arc has been running since 1993, and the "Learning to Write" arc since 1995. The "Photography" arc, which started in 1997, seems to have been the last major one. All three are still ongoing, with no sign of being cancelled.

* MythArc: The "Learning to Draw" arc has been running since 1995, and the "Learning to Write" arc since 1993. The "Photography" arc, which started in 1997, seems to have been the last major one. All three are still ongoing, with no sign of being cancelled.

* CartesianKarma: For a few things he's done or said to people during bipolar episodes. [[BreakingTheFourthWall I'm sorry, Rue.]]

* UsefulNotes/BipolarDisorder: Vicious and very rapid-cycling. In hindsight, has fundamentally shaped the course of the whole story. Not treated until the Philadelphia arc.

* BipolarDisorder: Vicious and very rapid-cycling. In hindsight, has fundamentally shaped the course of the whole story. Not treated until the Philadelphia arc.