History WebAnimation / JoCat

* BunnyEarsLawyer: [=JoCrap=] accurately knows ''D&D'', as well as giving some good advice about how to play a class effectively. It's just he makes weird metaphors and insults you while he does it.

* CargoShip: [=JoCat=] describes [=JoCrap's=] sexuality as S&S-Sexual, for Sword and Shield. At one point, [=JoCrap=] can be seen sleep in the same bed as a sword and shield.[[invoked]]

* TheGenericGuy: The Fighter is named John, is a human, uses a sword, has almost no personality, etc. [[SubvertedTrope He was given a bit of personality]] when Jo made Pride Month drawings revealing him as gay and showing him in a relationship with Hutrax, the wizard.

* LostEpisode: ''Ranger'', ''Warlock'', and ''Cleric'' all had Crap Guide entries that were entirely re-done for different reasons: Cleric was re-done because [=JoCat=] made a number of untrue assumptions about the power of the class[[note]]Basically assuming they were like healers in [=MMOs=] and not the divine spellcasting nightmares they actually are and have been since 3rd Edition[[/note]], and corrected it by pointing out how wildly overpowered it can get. Ranger was re-done simply because it was ''too mean'' to 5e's version of Ranger. Warlock was redone because it was "weak and unfulfilling".

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: [=JoCat=] is ''nothing'' like [=JoCrap=]. Perhaps best exemplified at the beginning of the episode on CharacterAlignment, in which [=JoCat=] goes out of his way to point out the disclaimer at the beginning of the video. (Though it's also because the topic is FlameBait among longtime D&D players.)[[invoked]]

* PainfulRhyme: In the video on character sheets, [=JoCrap=] says initiative is when your DM says "clickity clackity, you're about to get attackity". In the same video, on the subject of spellcasting, [=JoCrap=] says "sit the shit back dit, ya git" while he explains it to you.

* BadassGay: Sasha the [[ReligiousBruiser Paladin]] is lesbian and John Fighterman and the [[BadassBookworm Wizard, Hutrax]] are gay (and in a relationship).

* EvolvingCredits: The openings of ''A Crap Guide'' episodes have small figurines or some other objects to represent topics that [=JoCrap=] has already covered. At the end of each episode, a figurine is added on that video's subject.

* CausticCritic: [=JoCrap=] insults classes, races, playstyles, and basically everything associated with ''Dungeons & Dragons'' at some point. Unless it's about the sword and shield, which is flawless in every way. Instead he's criticizing ''you'' for not using it.

* SigningOffCatchPhrase: "And now you know how to (do something related to ''D&D''). You're welcome."

** He once described ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders'' as "that anime nobody likes".

* TheAllSolvingHammer: A recurring joke. Wizards only need Fireballs, Warlocks are Eldritch Blast dispensers on legs, Paladins should just disregard spellcasting and SMITE! everything. Back in ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'', Insect Glaive users obviously should avoid doing anything that isn't jumping like a spaz and spinning around in the air, because that's clearly the best way to contribute.
-->'''Zee Bashew:''' ''(scoring a test)'' You answered "Fireball" for every question.\\

* BoringYetPractical: Openly mocks the common "Human Fighter" phenomenon of D&D in ''A Crap Guide'', calling it the most bland possible option. Hell, the "character" he dreams up for it is literally named "John Fighterman" who's description is almost interesting in how bland it is... while also pointing out just how annoyingly ''good'' the class is while being insanely noob-friendly.
* BunnyEarsLawyer: Jocrap in ''A Crap Guide'' accurately knows ''D&D'', as well as giving some good advice about how to play a class effectively. It's just he makes weird metaphors and insults you while he does it.

* LostEpisode: ''Ranger'', ''Warlock'', and ''Cleric'' all had Crap Guide entries that were entirely re-done for different reasons: Cleric was re-done because [=JoCat=] made a number of untrue assumptions about the power of the class[[note]]Basically assuming they were like healers in [=MMOs=] and not the divine spellcasting nightmares they actually are and have been since 3rd edition.[[/note]], and corrected it by pointing out how wildly overpowered it can get, Ranger was re-done simply because it was ''too mean'' to 5e's version of Ranger, and Warlock was redone because it was "weak and unfulfilling".

* CausticCritic: [=JoCrap= insults classes, races, playstyles, and basically everything associated with ''Dungeons & Dragons'' at some point. Unless it's about the sword and shield, which is flawless in every way. Instead he's criticizing ''you'' for not using it.

-->'''Wizard Teacher:''' ''(scoring a test)'' You answered "Fireball" for every question.\\

* CargoShip: Jo describes Jocrap's sexuality as S&Sexual.[[invoked]]
* CausticCritic: [=JoCrap=], by any definition of the word, unless it's about the Sword and Shield, which is (of course) flawless in every way. Instead he's criticizing ''you'' for not using it.
* {{Crossover}}: Zee Bashew makes a cameo in "A Crap Guide To D&D: Wizard". A later episode of the ''WebAnimation/AnimatedSpellbook'' confirms that the cameo was canon to that series, as Bashew had to be revived from the Fireball Jocrap threw at him.

[=JoCat=] (Real name: Joseph Catalanetto) is an animator, graphic designer, and illustrator who's primary output is on Website/{{Youtube}}. He was part of HIJEK, and frequently collabs with Whimseyshrimp and Jet Man Jay while streaming, and in fact the channel was the primary output place for HIJEK prior to the 2010's. He is most known for his comedic "guides" on Dungeons and Dragons and Monster Hunter called '''A Crap Guide''', which are narrated by "Jocrap", a persona/original character of [=JoCat=]'s who is both CausticCritic and also a master of AccentuatingTheNegative...even if there's nothing negative to say.

He was also a guest player on ''WebVideo/TheUnexpectables'' in 2019 for their Tracadia Arc. [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDVE5L1LTWhmPAKKbUBGtg His channel can be found here.]]

* SelfDeprecation: Describes his ''entire [=YouYube=] page'' in a color-coded section of groups of pointing out his content isn't exactly original... while stating everything he's ever done is original.

* WholesomeCrossdresser: Jocat (or his collaborators) frequently draws himself in dresses. Jocrap is slightly less wholesome, but he can still rock drag.

'''Jocrap:''' What's your point, person within Fireball distance?

* AscendedMeme: During's [=JoCat=]'s Let's Play Hollow Knight, when asked about making more Crap Guides he responded with "No. I'm going to start a series where I make different sandwiches." On April Fool's Day of the next year, he posted a video of him eating a sandwich.

* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: Discussed in Crap Guide to Goblins, where while he admits you could just use them as CannonFodder or SurprisinglyEliteCannonFodder, you can customize them beyond that as dangerous menaces, adorable little scamps, or [[CuteMonsterGirl oddly sexy]] and making you question if you have a new fetish or if it was there all along.

** Praising the Sword and Shield.

* SuddenlyShouting: In Crap Guide to Paladin, [=JoCrap=] starts the video with a poem that ends with a lot more oomph.

* TakeThat: [=JoCrap=] describes D&D as "Everybody breaks the rules more than an episode of ''Anime/YuGiOh''."

!![=JoCat=]'s channel and The Crap Guide provides examples of:

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: [=JoCat=] is ''nothing'' like [=JoCrap=].

* OfficialCouple: In celebration of pride month, Jocat made a bunch of drawings of [[https://twitter.com/JoCat105/status/1225673371091734528/photo/1 the Crap Guide characters with their lovers]]: Chad Magical (Sorcerer) and Rogmesh Wildhorn (Ranger); Felicia Gritasto (Bard) and Sasha Stoutbough (Paladin) and finally John Fighterman (guess) and Hutrax (Wizard).

* RidiculouslyAverageGuy: The Figher character is John Fighterman, a middle-aged, grizzled white man.

* SelfDeprecation: Describes his ''entire youtube page'' in a color-coded section of groups of pointing out his content isn't exactly original...while stating everything he's ever done is original.
* SentimentalDrunk: Jo doesn't drink all that much... and when he does in ''Drunk'' ''VideoGame/MarioParty'', it turns out he's one of these, repeatedly talking about how much he loves his viewers and crying about his past mistakes in a drunken stupor.
* SuddenlyShouting: In Crap Guide to Paladin, Jocrap starts the video with a poem that ends with a lot more oomph.

* TakeThat: [=JoCrap=] descirbes D&D as "Everybody breaks the rules more than an episode of ''Anime/YuGiOh''."

->''"And now you know how to play a troper. You're welcome."''

[=JoCat=] also streams on Twitch, and occasionally posts edited versions of certain streams on his main channel, initially called "J-Overly Edited", they're now referred to as "Stream Highlights". He also does "Character Creator Critique"s, in which he picks apart different character creators in various games, and he has a video essay on Klonoa 2.

The channel is currently at 522k subscribers as of February 2020. He was also a guest player on ''WebVideo/TheUnexpectables'' in 2019 for their Tracadia Arc. [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDVE5L1LTWhmPAKKbUBGtg His channel can be found here.]]

* CargoShip: Jo describes Jocrap's sexuality as S&Sexual.

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* TerriblePickUpLines: The Wizard's generally lacking charisma, Hutrax is shown ''very'' awkwardly flirting with John Fighterman, most likely delivering one of these. This being [[RidiculouslyAverageGuy John Fighterman]], he doesn't seem to pick up on it.

* TheUnintelligible: In his Crap Guide to Charge Blade, he layers multiple recordings of himself speaking in an attempt to cover all of the complex weapon's ins and outs. This, combined with the slightly accelerated pace at which he speaks, makes it almost impossible to make sense of what he is saying (aside from when he says "So Tasty" and "WHERE'S MY DRAGONATOR?" louder than the other recordings).

* BiTheWay: Describes Ranger as a "Bisexual" class, and uses the visual metaphor of the character getting flustered at both [[{{Fanservice}} a scantily clad druid and fighter]].

* BadassGay: [[https://twitter.com/JoCat105/status/1225673371091734528/photo/1 Jocat did a Pride Month drawing featuring the characters in his Crap Guide series]]. Sasha the [[ReligiousBruiser Paladin]] is lesbian and John Fighterman and the [[BadassBookworm Wizard, Hotrax]] are gay (and in a relationship).

* TheGenericGuy: The Fighter is named John, is a human, uses a sword, has almost no personality, etc.

'''[=Jocat=]''' (Real name: Joseph Catalanetto) is an animator, graphic designer, and illustrator who's primary output is on Website/{{Youtube}}. He was part of HIJEK, and frequently collabs with Whimseyshrimp and Jet Man Jay while streaming, and in fact the channel was the primary output place for HIJEK prior to the 2010's. He is most known for his comedic "guides" on Dungeons and Dragons and Monster Hunter called '''A Crap Guide''', which are narrated by "Jocrap", a persona/original character of [=JoCat=]'s who is both CausticCritic and also a master of AccentuatingTheNegative...even if there's nothing negative to say.