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8	Trivia pages are attached to the work they are about, on the Trivia tab. They are for on-topic information, fun facts that are [[Administrivia/NotATrope not really storytelling tropes]] (''unless'' they happen InUniverse), or the author's/authors' opinion on the work.
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10	Trivia falls into classifications--that is to say, little bundles of similar facts. The bundles are listed on the wiki because they are sort of fun. If you find an example from one of the following little bundles, [[Administrivia/WhatGoesWhereOnTheWiki it goes on the Trivia tab of the work]], not its storytelling (main) trope examples list.
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12	You can also add Trivia items that don't fit any category or premade page as long as they are legitimately trivia and not {{tropes}} or AudienceReactions.
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14	Be aware that PlayingWithATrope ''cannot'' apply to these Trivia items. They can't be {{subverted\|Trope}} or {{downplayed\|Trope}} or {{inverted\|Trope}} or {{averted\|Trope}}.
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16	Compare [[YMMV.HomePage YMMV]] (which also don't go on the main page, but for different reasons).
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18	[-Please note: This is not the place to list works that have Trivia pages. That would be [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/namespace_index.php?ns=Trivia this auto-index]].-]
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20	!!Examples of the following go in the Trivia tab:
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23	[[folder:A-C]]
24	* {{Abandonware}}: Older, unsupported software that is no longer distributed by the publisher.
25	* AbilityOverAppearance: When choosing the actor to play the role of a character in a live-action adaptation, their acting ability is prioritized over how much they resemble the character from the source material.
26	* AbsurdlyShortProductionTime: When a work takes a relatively short time to complete.
27	* AccentDepundent: When a pun used in a work works better (or not at all) with a certain accent.
28	* AccidentalDownerEnding: A work ends on a down note with hints and promises that it will be continued, but it does not.
29	* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: The work was actually trying to make stuff up, but the supposedly false information is actually true.
30	* AccidentallyCorrectZoology: A fictional species made up for a work is discovered to be real later on.
31	* AcclaimedFlop: A movie was a critical or commercial failure, but is still very revered by those familiar with it.
32	* ActingForTwo: Multiple characters played by the same actor.
33	* ActingInTheDark: Actors aren't told about the nature of the work or their character to prevent it from affecting their performance.
34	* ActorExistenceLimbo: Animated characters reduced to non-speaking roles when their voice actors become unavailable, often due to death or the actor simply being too high-profile to hire on a continuous basis.
35	* ActorInspiredElement: A character's trait is inspired and/or [[ThrowItIn improvised]] by their actor.
36	* ActorInspiredHeroism: A character originally written as a villain or a {{Jerkass}} is made more sympathetic from the actor's portrayal.
37	* ActorLeavesCharacterDies: Killing off a character after the actor becomes unavailable.
38	* ActorSharedBackground: A character shares the same heritage, upbringing and/or backstory as their actor.
39	* AdaptationFirst: The adaptation is localized before the original work.
40	* AdaptationOverdosed: A work has received numerous adaptations.
41	* AdaptationSequence: A work's adaption is adapted multiple times.
42	* AdoredByTheNetwork: A network treats one of the shows it is airing much better than the other shows on the network.
43	* AlanSmithee: A creator uses a pseudonym because they don't like the results.
44	* AllStarCast: A work has a cast of big-name actors.
45	* AmateurCast: A work has a cast of untrained or untried actors.
46	* AnimeFirst: When the anime series comes out before any other adaptions.
47	* AnonymousAuthor: A pseudonym that's used instead of the author's real name.
48	* ApprovalOfGod: The creator of the original work praises content made by the fans.
49	* ArtistDisillusionment: When an artist hates their own creative career and/or fanbase.
50	* AscendedFancast: The fans' favored actor for a role gets cast as the character.
51	* AscendedFanfic: A work that started out as a fanfic becomes a professionally published work.
52	* AscendedFanon: The fans' interpretation of something becomes canon.
53	** AscendedFanNickname: Fan nicknames are given official use.
54	* AscendedHouseRules: The fans' house rules become official rules.
55	* AshcanCopy: An adaptation is made solely to hold onto the media rights.
56	* AttentionDeficitCreatorDisorder: When a creator is working a ''lot'' of projects at the same time.
57	* AuthorPhobia: The author's fears take form in their fiction.
58	* AuthorsSavingThrow: A creator states via WordOfGod and/or WordOfSaintPaul that they changed a work in response to complaints from the audience.
59	* AwardCategoryFraud: Someone is nominated for (or wins) in what is clearly the wrong category.
60	* AwesomeDearBoy: An actor agreed to work on a production because they find their role to be cool.
61	* BabyNameTrendKiller: Factors that cause baby names to be chosen less often, if at all.
62	* BabyNameTrendStarter: People name their babies after a popular character in fiction.
63	* BackedByThePentagon: A film portraying the military receives support from the actual military.
64	* BadExportForYou: When a work is exported to other countries, the release is inferior to the release made in the work's country of origin.
65	* BannedEpisode: An episode of a show is removed from circulation because of a controversy concerning it.
66	* BannedInChina: A work is banned from being released in another country.
67	* BasedOnADream: A work that was based on a dream.
68	* BeamMeUpScotty: An iconic catchphrase either doesn't actually exist or is actually a misquoted variant of what the character actually said.
69	* BetterExportForYou: A movie, TV show, or album receives a higher-quality home video release overseas than in its country of origin.
70	* BillingDisplacement: The work gives top billing to more well-known actors even though they are not in starring roles.
71	* BlackSheepHit: A hit song that doesn't sound like anything else the artist ever did.
72	* {{Blooper}}: Clips of hilarious mistakes made during production of the film.
73	* BonusEpisode: An episode that never aired but was added to the retail version.
74	* BonusMaterial: Extra goods that is added to, but separate from, a particular work.
75	* BoxOfficeBomb: The amount of money a movie had upon theatrical release is significantly less than the film's budget.
76	* BreakawayAdvertisement: An ad becomes more famous than its product.
77	* BreakawayPopHit: An extremely popular song from a movie nobody remembers.
78	* BreakingNewsInterruption: Real-life examples of the WeInterruptThisProgram trope.
79	* BreakupBreakout: A performer achieves success after splitting off from a duo or entourage.
80	* BreakthroughHit: The creation of this work leads its creator's successful career.
81	* BTeamSequel: A lesser team takes over production of the sequel instead of the original creators.
82	* BudgetBustingElement: A relatively small aspect takes up a disproportionate chunk of the work's budget.
83	* BuryYourArt: A creator or company refuses to re-release or pulls from circulation a work because they don't want the world to see it.
84	* ButIPlayOneOnTV: Actors referred to by the names of characters they played.
85	* CaliforniaDoubling: A specific location is used as scenery for different places all over the world.
86	* CameoProp: A work features a cameo of a famous movie prop.
87	* {{Cancellation}}: The network airing the show decides not to renew it for more episodes.
88	* CareerResurrection: A famous actor that fell into disgrace or [[CreatorKiller obscurity]], then [[WinBackTheCrowd stages a successful comeback]].
89	* CashCowFranchise: A franchise that keeps going because it is very profitable for the company that owns it.
90	* CastTheExpert: Hiring a professional to act in a work about said profession.
91	* CastTheRunnerUp: Someone who auditioned for a bigger part ends up in a different role.
92	* CastIncest: Related characters are played by actors who are lovers in real life.
93	* TheCastShowoff: An actor's talents other than acting are worked into the plot.
94	* CelebrityBreakUpSong: A BreakUpSong written by a celebrity written about another celebrity.
95	* CelebrityVoiceActor: A celebrity plays a character in an animated work.
96	* ChannelHop: A television or radio show starts airing new episodes on a different channel. This also applies to works changing publishers and distributors.
97	* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: A character is killed off after the actor who played them dies.
98	* TheCharacterIceCreamBar: Ice cream in the shape of a character's head; UnintentionalUncannyValley levels may occur when melted.
99	* CharacterOutlivesActor: When the actor who plays the character dies, this is worked around by reducing them to voiceless cameos, replacing their actor or otherwise making do or removing them from the spotlight without killing them off.
100	* ChartDisplacement: An artist's best-known song is one that didn't do well on the sales charts.
101	* ChildrenVoicingChildren: Animated works have child characters voiced by actual children.
102	* ChristmasRushed: Production is rushed so the work can be released in time for the holidays.
103	* ClassicFillerText: An article in a newspaper consists mostly of filler text that has been used in other movies or TV shows.
104	* ColbertBump: An obscure work gets more attention after another work references it.
105	* CompletelyDifferentTitle: A work is given a different title when translated in another language.
106	* ConceptArt: Behind-the-scenes art for works.
107	* ConclusionInAnotherMedium: A work ins concluded in a medium that's different from its original medium.
108	* ContentLeak: When a work's content is leaked before official release.
109	* ContestWinnerCameo: A cameo is made by someone who won in a contest where the prize was an appearance on the show.
110	* ContractualImmortality: A character can't die as long as their actor is still obligated to play them.
111	* ContractualObligationProject: The work was completed because the creator or creators were legally obligated to.
112	* ContractualPurity: A family-friendly actor moves onto more adult content, likely attracting attention from MoralGuardians.
113	* CopiouslyCreditedCreator: One person is credited for most if not all things in the work.
114	* {{Corpsing}}: A creator accidentally breaks character by laughing.
115	* CostumeBacklash: A performer dislikes the costume and/or hairstyle they sported in a particular work.
116	* CowboyBebopAtHisComputer: Documentations of a work get their facts about the work blatantly wrong.
117	* CreativeDifferences: When disagreements among those involved in a work leads to a collapse of the collaboration.
118	* CreatorBacklash: The creator of a work doesn't like the work.
119	* CreatorBreakdown: The creator was suffering depression or hardship during the work's development.
120	* CreatorChosenCasting: Casting in an adaptation is chosen specifically by the creator of the original work.
121	* CreatorCouple: A married couple who work in the media together.
122	* CreatorDrivenSuccessor: A creator makes a work that shares elements with at least one of their previous works without being a true sequel.
123	* CreatorKiller: A work so unsuccessful that it's ruined the reputation of the creator.
124	* CreatorPreferredAdaptation: The creator of the original work finds the adaptation to be better than their original creation.
125	* CreatorRecovery: Good events or circumstances of a creator's life influence their work.
126	* CreatorsApathy: The creator admits that the work's flaws are because they didn't care at all about the quality.
127	* CreatorsFavorite: A character the creator likes above all the others.
128	* CreatorsFavoriteEpisode: The creator's most liked episode of the series.
129	* CreatorsOddball: A work that is much different from the rest of a creator's output.
130	* CreatorsPest: A character that the creator despises.
131	* CrossDressingVoices: A character in an animated work is voiced by an actor with a different gender.
132	* CrossRegionalVoiceActing: Voice actors working on the same project record their lines in separate regions.
133	* CrossgenerationVideoGame: A video game is developed and released simultaneously or near simultaneously on multiple generations of consoles.
134	* CrowdfunderCameo: A crowdfunded work includes cameos by supporters.
135	* TheCSIEffect: The fictionalized depiction of crime scene investigation has given the general public unrealistic expectations of RealLife crime scene investigation.
136	* CutSong: A song that was written, but not used.
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139	[[folder:D-K]]
140	* TheDanza: The character shares their name with the actor.
141	* DarkhorseCasting: Obscure or little-known actors are cast in movies.
142	* DawsonCasting: Adults playing teenagers.
143	* DearNegativeReader: Responding to criticism by insulting the audience.
144	* {{Defictionalization}}: A fictional item becomes real.
145	* DelayedReleaseTieIn: Merchandise for a delayed work is still released on schedule.
146	* DeletedRole: The work credits an actor whose scenes were deleted from the final work.
147	* DeletedScene: A scene filmed for a work that does not appear in the final version for specific reasons.
148	* DeliberateFlawRetcon: The creator tries to deflect criticism by claiming that the work's flaws were on purpose.
149	* DemandOverload: Overwhelming demand breaks the supply.
150	* DenialOfDigitalDistribution: A work is not released digitally, or the digital releases that do exist are restricted in some way.
151	* DeniedParody: A work seems like a parody, but according to the creators, it was not.
152	* DescendedCreator: A character in the work is played by the creator.
153	* DevelopmentGag: The work makes a reference to a concept from when the work was still in development.
154	* DevelopmentHell: It takes forever for a work to complete production because of several obstacles that get in the way of finishing it.
155	* DiagnosisOfGod: A possibility that a character has a disorder is confirmed or debunked by the creators.
156	* DiedDuringProduction: A work is canceled, put in DevelopmentHell, or forced to make do with replacements because the creator or one of the actors died.
157	* DirectedByCastMember: The work is directed by one of the actors.
158	* DirectToVideo: A film doesn't wait for a theatrical or television release and is instead released to VHS or DVD as soon as it's finished production.
159	* DisabledCharacterDisabledActor: A disabled character is played by an actor who has the disability for real.
160	* DisownedAdaptation: The creator of the original work dislikes the adaptation.
161	* DistancedFromCurrentEvents: A work gets censored, delayed, or canceled due to a then-recent RealLife tragic event or events.
162	* DivorcedInstallment: A work was originally intended to be part of a specific franchise, but instead gets retooled into its own thing.
163	* DoingItForTheArt: The people behind the work do it for artistic merit rather than profit.
164	* DoublingForLondon: When British made shows are set in London, but filmed elsewhere.
165	* DrawingBoardHiatus: A series is taken off the air to be [[{{Retool}} retooled]].
166	* DuelingDubs: A show is debated over its multiple language dubs.
167	* DuelingProducts: Two (or more) items in the market are in direct competition of one another.
168	* DuelingStarsMovie: A movie starring two actors fans want to see together.
169	* DuelingWorks: Two works with similar premises are released at around the same time.
170	* DummiedOut: Leftover pieces of a work that require a bit of digging to reveal.
171	* DVDCommentary: A DVD release has an audio track where the production team talk about the development of the movie while watching it.
172	* DyeHard: A person whose dyed hair is part of their characterization.
173	* DyeingForYourArt: An actor has their hair dyed or shaved so they can play a character who has a different hair color or lacks hair.
174	* EarlyBirdRelease: Owners release their work in another form of media before it makes its "official" debut.
175	* EarlyDraftTieIn: Promotional merchandise for a work is reflective of an early draft of the project.
176	* EditedForSyndication: Reruns of a show have scenes missing from the episodes' original broadcasts.
177	* EnforcedMethodActing: Using external conditions to force a genuine reaction from the actor.
178	* EngineeredHashtag: A hashtag designed by someone or by a company to be [[ViralMarketing viral]].
179	* ExecutiveMeddling: The executives force the creator to make changes to the work.
180	* ExecutiveVeto: The executives say no to an idea the creator wants to do for the work, requiring them to find an alternative that will accomplish what they want to do with the story while appeasing the executives' concerns.
181	* ExiledFromContinuity: A character is forbidden from appearing in an adaptation or from making further appearances in the original work because of legal issues.
182	* ExtremelyLengthyCreation: A work that took over ten years to develop.
183	* FakeNationality: An actor plays a character of a different nationality.
184	** FakeAmerican: An American character is played by an actor who isn't really American.
185	** FakeAustralian: An Australian character is played by an actor who isn't really Australian.
186	** FakeBrit: A British character is played by an actor who isn't really British.
187	*** FakeScot: A Scottish character is played by an actor who isn't really Scottish.
188	** FakeIrish: An Irish character is played by an actor who isn't really Irish.
189	** FakeMixedRace: A mixed race character is played by an actor who isn't really mixed race.
190	** FakeRussian: A Russian character is played by an actor who isn't really Russian.
191	* FalseCredit: Someone is listed in the credits that actually had no involvement in the work's creation.
192	* FalselyAdvertisedAccuracy: A creator claims their work is accurate when it actually isn't.
193	* FanCommunityNicknames: Nicknames given for the fans of specific franchises.
194	* FandomLifeCycle: The stages of all work's fandom.
195	* FandomNod: The work references a belief common among the fandom.
196	* FanTranslation: A foreign work has fans add unofficial subtitles translating the dialogue and text to their native tongue.
197	* FanworkBan: Fan-made content based on the work is not allowed.
198	* FatalMethodActing: An actor ends up dying while playing the role.
199	* {{Feelies}}: Merchandise that comes packaged with video games.
200	* FilmedStageProduction: A theatrical show is filmed on video to be released for public viewing.
201	* FilmingLocationCameo: A show does an episode in the area where it usually films instead of doing its usual CaliforniaDoubling.
202	* FirstAppearance: A character makes their first appearance in a form of media.
203	* FiveYearPlan: Length of time after which a show can be sold in syndication
204	* FlipFlopOfGod: The creator keeps changing their mind on information not given in the work itself or multiple creators give conflicting opinions on what isn't explained within the work.
205	* FocusGroupEnding: An ending of a work is revised at the request of test audiences.
206	* FoilerFootage: Multiple resolutions of a {{Cliffhanger}} are filmed with the intent of being leaked instead of the true resolution.
207	* FollowTheLeader: A work deliberately imitates other works that are proven successful.
208	* FollowUpFailure: A successful work produces a new project that doesn't last for long.
209	* FontAnachronism: When creators use fonts in their works that weren't even invented yet.
210	* FountainOfExpies: A popular character is imitated by several others.
211	* FranchiseKiller: A franchise installment that does so poorly that it completely kills the franchise.
212	* FranchiseOwnershipAcquisition: When ownership of a franchise changes via a transaction from one owner to another.
213	* FranchiseZombie: The franchise keeps going well after what the creator intended.
214	* FriendshipOnTheSet: Two or more actors become good friends during production and may [[ProductionPosse continue to collaborate out of said friendship.]]
215	* FridayNightDeathSlot: The network moves a show to a time slot where not many people will be watching it solely so they'd have an excuse to cancel the show.
216	* FromEntertainmentToEducation: A work intended to be entertainment is used for teaching purposes.
217	* FullCirclePortraying: Two or more characters have officially been portrayed by the same actor/actress.
218	* FunnyCharacterBoringActor: An actor who is hilarious on screen, but serious or dry in real life.
219	* GayPanic: A character's real or perceived homosexuality is toned down to appease MoralGuardians.
220	* GenreKiller: A work or event that killed an entire genre.
221	* GenrePopularizer: A work or event that popularizes an entire genre.
222	* GodCreatedCanonForeigner: The adaptation has a new character created by the creator of the original work.
223	* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: The creator does not own the rights to their work, so the company that does own the work can continue production or reboot the work without the creator's involvement or approval.
224	* GodNeverSaidThat: Fans misinterpret something the creator said or mistakenly believe the creator said it.
225	* HalfRememberedHomage: A creator takes inspiration from another work, but while in the creation process, they actively avoid going back to the original work so as not to copy it.
226	* HarpoDoesSomethingFunny: The script simply contains instructions for the actors to improvise.
227	* HeAlsoDid: A creator does something beyond what they're most known for.
228	* HeyItsThatPlace: A location that's been seen in multiple movies and tv shows.
229	* HeyItsThatSound: An original work's sound effect being heard in other media.
230	* HideYourPregnancy: When the actress is pregnant but the character isn't, measures are taken so her baby bump is not visible.
231	* HireTheCritic: The creator commissions someone who disliked something they did to participate in a later work.
232	* HitlessHitAlbum: A hit album with no hit single.
233	* HostilityOnTheSet: People involved in the production didn't get along well.
234	* HumbleBeginnings: The simple origin of a CashCowFranchise.
235	* HypotheticalCasting: When someone involved in a fictional project makes a list of actors who would best represent a cast of fictional characters.
236	* IAmNotSpock: An actor tries to distance themselves from their most famous role.
237	* IncestuousCasting: A couple is played by actors who are related to each other in real life.
238	* IncidentalMultilingualWordplay: Little to no localization is needed when translating wordplay.
239	* InMemoriam: The work gives a dedication to someone who died before the work's release.
240	* InspirationForTheWork: How the creator came up with the idea for their work.
241	* InternationalCoproduction: A work that is made by companies based in different countries.
242	* InvisibleAdvertising: A work that receives very little, if any, advertising.
243	* IronyAsSheIsCast: An actor plays a character who does not share the same skills as them.
244	* JewsPlayingNazis: A Nazi or anti-Semitic character is portrayed by a Jewish actor.
245	* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A work hasn't received a home media release, or at least one that is still available.
246	* KidsMealToy: A tie-in promotion at a fast-food chain.
247	* KilledByRequest: An actor asks for the character they play to be killed off so they don't have to play the role anymore.
248	* KillerApp: A game that's so good it's a reason to buy the system it's on.
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251	[[folder:L-Q]]
252	* LateExportForYou: A work isn't released in other countries until well after their native release.
253	* LeslieNielsenSyndrome: An actor gone from drama to comedy.
254	* LicensedGame: A video game based on a movie or a TV show.
255	* LifeImitatesArt: Something that happened in fiction eventually happens in RealLife.
256	* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: A better, souped-up edition of the original, with added bonuses.
257	* LimeyGoesToHollywood: The tendency of British artists to develop a career in the USA.
258	* LineToGod: The creator has an account on social media, enabling fans to contact him with questions and such.
259	* LoadsAndLoadsOfWriters: Having more than one writer for a work is not uncommon, but some works have a lot of writers.
260	* LoopingLines: An actor re-records lines until they deliver them just right so that the better recordings can be edited into the final work.
261	* LiveOnStage: A show is adapted into a limited-run stage performance that usually has [[NoBudget a limited budget]].
262	* LyingCreator: The creator deliberately fibs to the audience about the work.
263	* MagnumOpusDissonance: While the work is regarded as the creator's greatest, the creator doesn't think it's really that hot, or vice versa.
264	* MakeAWishContribution: When an idea or appearance comes from someone who is in Make-A-Wish or a similar organization.
265	* MakingUseOfTheTwin: When an actor who has a twin is hired, it's made so that the twin also gets to play a role for the work.
266	* ManualMisprint: The game manual is wrong. Hilarity ensues.
267	* MarathonRunning: Multiple episodes run back-to-back.
268	* MarthDebutedInSmashBros: Where a character's crossover appearance in a game will be exported before the character's actual original appearance, confusing people as to where he/she actually originated.
269	* MeaningfulReleaseDate: A franchise installment is released on a date or anniversary with a significant meaning.
270	* MemeAcknowledgment: A work's creator acknowledges a meme derived from the work.
271	* MemeRoleReprise: When an actor records a funny line as their most iconic character.
272	* MemorialCharacter: A work honors someone who died by naming a character after them.
273	* TheMerch: Selling things related to your product so that you can pay for it.
274	* MethodActing: An actor tries to replicate their character's mannerisms and emotional state in order to better their performance.
275	* MidDevelopmentGenreShift: A work is retooled into another genre while it's still in its development phases.
276	* MilestoneCelebration: A work that celebrates the franchise's anniversary.
277	* MissingEpisode: An episode of a show that is omitted from reruns or home media releases for unexplained reasons.
278	* MissingTrailerScene: A trailer for a film shows a scene that isn't shown in the final film.
279	* ModelDissonance: Tricks to optimise the game's graphics can look downright bizarre if you peek behind the scenes.
280	* ModelSheet: A reference point for characters who need to be drawn repeatedly.
281	* MoneyDearBoy: The actor got involved with the film solely so they'd get paid for it.
282	* MovedToTheNextConsole: A video game is announced for one console generation, but eventually released for the next generation.
283	* MultiDiscWork: A work comes on two or more disks/cassettes/similar carriers due to its size compared to the medium's limitations.
284	* MultipleLanguagesSameVoiceActor: One voice actor reprises their role in the work's dubs.
285	* MutuallyFictional: Two works of fiction are a work of fiction within each other's universes.
286	* NetworkDeath: A television or radio network becomes defunct or absorbed into another network.
287	* NetworkToTheRescue: One television or radio network cancels a show and another network picks the show up.
288	* NeverWorkWithChildrenOrAnimals: Kids and animals never behave the way directors want them to.
289	* NewbieBoom: A fandom gets a sudden influx of new members.
290	* NoAdaptationsAllowed: The creator refuses to have adaptations made of their work.
291	* NoBudget: A creative project obviously didn't get much funding or resources.
292	* NoDubForYou: A work is released in another country, but does not get a proper dub.
293	* NoExportForYou: A work is never released in a specific country.
294	* NoHitWonder: An artist is successful but has no hit singles.
295	* NominalCoauthor: Multiple authors are credited for a work, but some didn't do much, if any, work.
296	* NoOriginStoriesAllowed: A backstory is forbidden by the creator(s) from being revealed.
297	* NoPortForYou: When a game is released for one platform but not the other, even if nothing's technically keeping it from being ported.
298	* NoStuntDouble: An actor performs all their own stunts.
299	* NonSingingVoice: A character has separate actors for speaking and singing.
300	* NotScreenedForCritics: A movie that was not advance shown to critics; often a red flag that it's not very good.
301	* NovelizationFirst: A book adaptation of the film is released before the film is.
302	* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: A fan work ends up becoming an official part of the series.
303	* OneEpisodeWonder: The series only lasted a single episode.
304	* OneForTheMoneyOneForTheArt: A creator does one project for money to do another project they wanna do.
305	* OneHitWonder: An artist only known for one major success.
306	* OneTakeWonder: An actor's performance was shot in one take.
307	* OnlyBarelyRenewed: Show that is just barely important enough for the network to renew it, but usually isn't important enough to stick around long after.
308	* OnlySoManyCanadianActors: The acting talent pool is so small in this country/region, you'll see the same actors in a variety of different shows.
309	* OnSetInjury: An actor is injured during production.
310	* OrphanedReference: A scene or line that refers to something that has been cut from the final version.
311	* OtakuOClock: Anime that is aired late at night.
312	* OutOfHolidayEpisode: A work is released in a different season than when it's set.
313	* TheOtherDarrin: A character ends up played by a different actor.
314	* TheOtherMarty: A character gets recast in the middle of production with the new actor dubbing over the lines or re-shooting the scenes of the original actor.
315	* TheOriginalDarrin: A character is recast for some time, but eventually the original actor reprises their role.
316	* OutlivedItsCreator: The franchise continues production after the original creator has died.
317	* OutOfOrder: Episodes are aired out of the intended order.
318	* OutdatedByCanon: A fanwork becomes dated because it contains ideas which have been disproved by canon since its creation.
319	* OvertookTheManga: The adaptation wraps up the story before the original work reaches its conclusion.
320	* ParodyRetcon: The creators claim a work to be a parody after the fact in an attempt to deflect criticisms.
321	* PayingTheirDues: A new actor performs menial roles to earn their keep.
322	* PermanentPlaceholder: What was meant to take the place temporarily before a better option can be found ends up the final choice for the finished work.
323	* ThePeteBest: A replacement becomes famous rather than the original.
324	* PetFadStarter: A work that features a certain type of animal creates demand for that animal as a pet.
325	* PlayingAgainstType: An actor plays a character that's noticeably different from the kinds of characters they usually play.
326	* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: If a character has a twin, the actor will play both characters.
327	* PlayingWithCharacterType: The character does match the kind of roles the actor usually plays, but still has something different from the way the actor usually plays the role.
328	* PlaysGreatEthnics: An actor is able to play a character of any nationality.
329	* PopCultureUrbanLegends: Myths and rumors that are attached to works of fiction and other media.
330	* PopularityRedo: Remaking an old part of an unpopular show in another place where it gets more popular.
331	* PortmanteauSeriesNickname: A series is given a shorter version of its title.
332	* PortOverdosed: A video game has been ported to many consoles.
333	* PortrayedByDifferentSpecies: An animal is portrayed as a different species.
334	* PosthumousCredit: The work credits a person involved in production who died before the work was released.
335	* PostReleaseRetitle: When a work changes its title for whatever reason.
336	* PostscriptSeason: A show continues production after it was supposed to end.
337	* PreOrderBonus: Pre-ordering a video game gives you exclusive content.
338	* PreviewPiggybacking: A work attaches a preview of a much more anticipated work in order to sell itself.
339	* {{Produced by Cast Member}}: The work is produced by one of the cast members.
340	* TheProductionCurse: A work is hit with problem after problem during production.
341	* ProductionLeadTime: A delay in releasing an animated work results in the work being dated upon release.
342	* ProductionNickname: A show receives a FanNickname that originated with the show's production team.
343	* ProductionPosse: A work shares actors, writers, etc. who were involved with another work.
344	* PromotedFanboy: A franchise installment is helmed by a fan of the franchise.
345	* PropRecycling: Reusing assets in another production.
346	* PublisherChosenTitle: The title of a work is chosen by the publisher or someone who is not the author.
347	* QueerCharacterQueerActor: A lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender character is played by a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender actor.
348	* QueerShowGhetto: Works featuring same-gender romances or LGBT+ topics can only be enjoyed by the LGBT community.
349	* QuietlyCancelled: Cancellation of a series is inferred from there being no word either way for an extended period.
350	[[/folder]]
351
352	[[folder:R-T]]
353	* RarelyPerformedSong: A musical artist's song, regardless of if its a hit or not, is rarely or never performed live due to backlash, painful subject or difficulty.
354	* RealitySubtext: When RealLife issues mirror the production, but don't significantly affect it.
355	* RealLifeRelative: Related characters are played by actors who are related in real life.
356	* RealLifeWritesTheHairstyle: A character's hairstyle is affected by real-life circumstances.
357	* RealSongThemeTune: The theme song wasn't written for the show and had actually existed prior to the show entering production.
358	* RealTimeTimeskip: The time that passed between the original release and the continuation is the same that passed in-universe.
359	* RecastAsARegular: An actor who plays a minor role gets a major role later on.
360	* ReclusiveArtist: The creator is very asocial and secretive in real life.
361	* RecursiveAdaptation: An adaptation is given its own adaptation in the medium of the original work.
362	* RecursiveImport: The product is changed for export, then the new version is imported back to its country of origin.
363	* RecycledScript: An episode is basically the same as another episode but with minor differences.
364	* RecycledSet: A movie set that is reused for a later movie.
365	* RecycledTheSeries: A movie's premise is adapted into a weekly television series.
366	* TheRedStapler: A work ends up increasing demand for a particular item.
367	* ReferencedBy: A work references another work.
368	* RefittedForSequel: Something that didn't make it to the final draft of the original work gets reworked for use in the sequel or a reboot.
369	* ReleaseDateChange: The intended release date gets changed.
370	* RenamedToAvoidAssociation: A character is renamed because another character unrelated to the work shares a name with them, and the creators don't want to confuse the two.
371	* RemadeForTheExport: A video game that wasn't released overseas gets a remake that does get released outside the country it is made in.
372	* RenewedBeforePremiere: The network considers the work so important, it is renewed before the work even airs.
373	* RereleasedForFree: A work is re-released to the public for free.
374	* {{Rerun}}: Re-airing television episodes that have already aired before.
375	* TheResolutionWillNotBeIdentified: An episode of a series that is meant to be the SeriesFinale, but not advertised as such.
376	* RevivalByCommercialization: A song becomes popular again after being used in modern media.
377	* RoleEndingMisdemeanor: The career of someone involved with the work ends because they committed a crime or did something that the people behind the work didn't approve of.
378	* RoleReprise: An actor returns to play a role they originally played in the new continuity or some time after they last played the role.
379	* RomanceOnTheSet: Two people involved in the work's production fell in love during the work's production.
380	* RuleThirtyFourCreatorReactions: The creator of the work gives their opinion on smutty artwork based on their creation.
381	* RunningTheAsylum: Fans of the series are given a free hand to implement their own ideas and interpretations now that they're the ones in charge.
382	* SameVoiceTheirEntireLife: A character keeps their voice actor even in flashbacks, or younger characters keep their voices in flash-forwards.
383	* SavedFromDevelopmentHell: A work that has been in DevelopmentHell finally finishes production and gets released.
384	* ScheduleSlip: A work's release gets delayed.
385	* ScienceImitatesArt: A fictional work serves as inspiration for real-life scientific nomenclature.
386	* ScienceMarchesOn: Scientific facts presented as true in a work are later proven incorrect in the real world.
387	* ScrewedByTheLawyers: Production or distribution of a work is ceased or hindered by legal issues.
388	* ScrewedByTheMerchandise: A series gets canceled because the merchandise didn't sell well.
389	* ScrewedByTheNetwork: A show gets canceled because of ill treatment by the network.
390	* ScullyBox: To make an actor appear taller, they stand on a box outside of the camera's view.
391	* SelfAdaptation: The adaptation is made by the same person who created the original work.
392	* SelfRemake: The remake is made by the same director of the original work.
393	* SequelFirst: A sequel is released in a foreign market before the first installment.
394	* SequelGap: There's a significant amount of time between the current installment and the last.
395	* SendingStuffToSaveTheShow: Viewers are unpleased that a series has been cancelled and proceed to fight back at the network's decision.
396	* SeparatedAtBirthCasting: Actors who are not related, but look like they can be.
397	* SequelInAnotherMedium: The story of the original work is continued or expanded on in a different medium than that of the original.
398	* SerendipityWritesThePlot: The work's decisions are because they had to work around limitations.
399	* SeriesHiatus: A series goes on a break from releasing new episodes.
400	* TheShelfOfMovieLanguishment: A work has finished production but doesn't get released until much later, if it ever gets released at all.
401	* ShipperOnSet: An actor voices their support for a ship in a work they star in.
402	* ShootTheMoney: A work has spent a lot of money on its production and intends to make the most of it.
403	* ShortLivedBigImpact: A person or thing that has only been around for a short time, but its impact can still be felt in modern life today.
404	* ShortRunInPeru: Episodes of a show air in another country before they start airing locally.
405	* ShowAccuracyToyAccuracy: How well a character's action figures match their depiction on the show.
406	* ShrugOfGod: When not even the creator has all the answers about what isn't explicitly shown in the show.
407	* SimilarlyNamedWorks: Works that coincidentally have the same or similar titles.
408	* SleeperHit: A work that becomes an unexpected success upon its release.
409	* SoMyKidsCanWatch: An actor plays a role because they want a work that their kids can see.
410	* SparedByTheCut: A character intended to die presumably survives simply because the scene depicting their death was cut.
411	* SpinOffCookbook: A cook book consisting of recipes for food used in the work the cook book is based on.
412	* SpoiledByTheCastList: An actor's presence in a cast list spoils a surprise character appearance.
413	* SpoiledByTheMerchandise: The merchandise spoils a scene for people who haven't seen the movie yet.
414	* StaffCreatedFanWork: People who work on a series create their own fan-works for them.
415	* StarDerailingRole: One bad role destroys an actor's standing on the A-list.
416	* StarMakingRole: The role that led to an actor having a long and memorable career.
417	* StarringAStarAsAStar: A famous actor is cast to play the part of a fictional similarly famous actor.
418	* StillbornFranchise: A work that fails to start a franchise.
419	* StreisandEffect: Attempts to hide or suppress something only make it more widely known.
420	* StuntCasting: Casting a famous actor in hopes of cashing in on their popularity.
421	* StuntDouble: During dangerous scenes, the actor is substituted with an experienced and more physically strong person made to look like them to avoid the regular actor getting hurt.
422	* SuppressedMammaries: Tying down breasts to appear younger or male.
423	* SurpriseRelease: A work is intentionally announced and released on the same day, with no prior news or marketing.
424	* SurprisinglyLenientCensor: Censors are more liberal than writers expect.
425	* SwanSong: A creator's last work or artist's last performance before they died.
426	* TakeThatTitForTat: A work responds to another work insulting it by insulting back.
427	* TeasingCreator: The creator likes to mess with the work's fans.
428	* TechnicalAdvisor: Someone who's brought onto the work's production team due to their outside knowledge of the subject.
429	* TechnologyMarchesOn: An old work features use of technology that is now out-of-date.
430	* TestingTheEditors: Creators decide to make sure the editors are doing their jobs.
431	* ThoseTwoActors: Two actors who are frequently cast together in movies.
432	* ThrowItIn: An improvised joke or mistake is left in the final version because the creators find it amusing.
433	* TieInCereal: If it exists, there was a breakfast cereal based off of it.
434	* TomHanksSyndrome: An actor gone from comedy to drama.
435	* TorchTheFranchiseAndRun: The creator deliberately ends the work in a way that it is impossible to continue the story further, often by killing off all or most of the major characters, in order to prevent the work being revived against their wishes.
436	* TouristBump: A work of fiction increases tourism in a real-life location. Often exploited by said location to lure in more tourists.
437	* TrailerDelay: Development Hell causes a gap in the release dates of a trailer and a film.
438	* TransCharacterCisActor: A transgender or non binary character is played by a cisgender performer.
439	* TranslationCorrection: A mistake is corrected when a work is translated in a foreign language.
440	* TrendKiller: A work or event killed a trend.
441	* TributeToFido: A character is created based on the creator's pet.
442	* TrollingCreator: The creator likes to troll their work's fans.
443	* TroubledProduction: A work had several problems faced by the development team during production.
444	* TwoHitWonder: An artist has only two major successes.
445	* TwoVoicesOneCharacter: A character is played by two or more actors within the same work.
446	* TypeCasting: When an actor keeps playing the same kind of role in most of their works.
447	[[/folder]]
448
449	[[folder:U-Y]]
450	* UnCanceled: A show gets renewed after cancellation.
451	* UnbuiltCastingType: The actor is PlayingAgainstType before their type is fully established.
452	* UncreditedRole: The actor who played the character isn't credited.
453	* UnderAgeCasting: A character is played by an actor who is younger than the character's intended age.
454	* UnfinishedDub: A series that didn't get completely dubbed because it was dropped.
455	* UnfinishedEpisode: An episode that didn't get completed because it was scrapped at the last minute.
456	* UnisexSeriesGenderedMerchandise: The work is aimed at all audiences, but the merchandise is only targeted at one gender.
457	* UrbanLegendOfZelda: A video game rumor that seems ''almost'' plausible and just won't die.
458	* UnspecifiedRoleCredit: The credits list the voice actors involved, but do not specify which characters the actors played.
459	* VacationDearBoy: A work is produced in an exotic location simply as an excuse for the actor/producer/director to spend a holiday at said exotic location.
460	* {{Vaporware}}: Video games that never get released.
461	* VindicatedByCable: A BoxOfficeBomb makes a lot more money through television airings.
462	* VindicatedByReruns: A work becomes more appreciated through its reruns.
463	* ViralMarketing: Marketing that goes through word of mouth like wildfire.
464	* VoicedDifferentlyInTheDub: The character's voice in some foreign dubs is wildly different than the original.
465	* VoiceOnlyCameo: A person cameos through a character that is heard on screen but does not appear.
466	* VoicesInOneRoom: All the show's voice actors have their lines recorded while they're in the same room at the same time.
467	* WagTheDirector: The cast makes demands that must be met if they're going to act in the work.
468	* TheWalrusWasPaul: The creator's explicit intention was to not make sense or have a clear meaning.
469	* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Had it not been for one decision, legal barrier, or unforeseen misfortune, this work could've existed or at least been very different.
470	* WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings: The creator gets sick of complaints from the fans, so they take drastic measures of retaliation.
471	* TheWikiRule: A work has its own wiki.
472	* WordOfDante: In the event that the creator hasn't said anything about the work, fanon is taken as the next best thing to canon.
473	* WordOfGay: A character is confirmed by the creator to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
474	* WordOfGod: Information not apparent from viewing the work is confirmed by the work's creator.
475	* WordOfSaintPaul: Details of canon not given in the work itself are revealed by someone close to the creator.
476	* WorkingTitle: A temporary title used to refer to a work during its production.
477	* WrittenByCastMember: An episode is written or co-written by one of the show's actors.
478	* WriterConflictsWithCanon: When WordOfGod directly disproves Canon, thus leading to a canonical paradox.
479	* WriterRevolt: The writers respond to ExecutiveMeddling by sneaking in a "screw you" aimed at the conditions forced on them.
480	* WriteWhatYouKnow: The work is based on the creator's personal experiences.
481	* WriteWhoYouHate: Characters in the work are based on real people the creator personally hated.
482	* WriteWhoYouKnow: Characters in the work are based on real people the creator knew.
483	* WritingByTheSeatOfYourPants: The creators just make up the work's story as they go along.
484	* WrittenForMyKids: A work written for the author's child or children.
485	* WrittenInInfirmity: An actor gets injured during filming and the creators simply change it so that the actor's character suffers the injury as well in order to prevent production being delayed by waiting for the actor to recover.
486	* YouLookFamiliar: One actor plays two unrelated characters, within the same series, but (usually) different episodes.
487	* YouMightRememberMeFrom: An actor with a popular role in the past has a resurgence doing something else.
488	[[/folder]]
489	[[/index]]

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