Line #74 WebAnimation/DoveSelfEsteemProjectXStevenUniverse


1	->''We’ll figure it out, there’s plenty of time\
2	for every body and every mind\
3	and every facet to finally find that\
4	we deserve to shine!''
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6	A series of online animated shorts featuring characters from ''Franchise/StevenUniverse'', made in collaboration between Creator/CartoonNetwork and the [[https://www.dove.com/us/en/dove-self-esteem-project.html Dove Self-Esteem Project]].
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8	Each one has the character addressing the audience, covering a different subject related to body image.
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10	The same collaboration also includes a quiz, [[https://www.whichcrystalgemareyou.com/ "Which Crystal Gem Are You?"]], and a short, customizable [=eBook=], ''[[https://www.stevenuniverseselfesteem.com/storybook.html Your Magic Mind and Body]]''.
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12	!!The project in general provide examples of:
13	* AnimatedActors: The shorts portray the animated characters as shooting scenes on-set. Though obviously not part of the show's regular canon, the relation to it is nebulous: On one hand, almost all the characters are identical (both in personality and abilities) and experienced the same events. On the other hand, Jasper makes an appearance, acting [[MeanCharacterNiceActor much less antagonistic than usual]] and [[spoiler:showing no signs of corruption]]. According to Creator/RebeccaSugar, it's that it's meant to show the characters in a more "real" state, enhancing the message of embracing your real self.
14	* ArtShift: The shorts have a very different art style from the main series that's flatter, lacks outlines, and contains lots of shading and lighting effects. The house style of Chromosphere, the studio involved with the animation.
15	* AuthorAvatar: Lamar Abrams (the director of the shorts, as well as a storyboard artist from the show) voices the in-universe director of the shorts, [[InkSuitActor who clearly resembles him as well]].
16	* BeYourself: The overall message of the project is about not letting stuff like bullies, media, or personal insecurities keep you from loving yourself and discovering that TrueBeautyIsOnTheInside.
17	* NoFourthWall: All the shorts have characters directly talking to the audience through an InUniverseCamera.
18	* PublicServiceAnnouncement: Has the format one generally associates with [=PSAs=], although they technically ''aren't'', as they're made without the involvement of a government body or non-profit organization (they could technically be considered toiletry commercials).
19	* RunningGag: A minor case, each episode except "We Deserve to Shine" involves there being some sort of technical difficulty caused by one of the Gems.
20	** In the first installment, Jasper [[TrashTheSet trashes the set]] in a fit of anger over an offhand comment Amethyst makes.
21	** In the second, Sardonyx gets stuck in the door of Smoky Quartz's dressing room.
22	** In the fourth, Peridot levitates and shakes the camera using her ferrokinesis and ends up dropping it roughly.
23	** In the fifth, Bismuth takes the set apart and rebuilds it into an even better form to demonstrate her skills and accomplishments.
24	** In the sixth, Opal knocks something off-camera over with an arrow and repeatedly forgets her lines.
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26	[[foldercontrol]]
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28	[[folder:"Appearance Related Teasing and Bullying"]]
29	[[AC:"[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxwqcEZHHTM Appearance Related Teasing and Bullying]]"]]
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31	!!!Tropes:
32	* TheBully: Jasper plays the role of the archetypal bully who tears others down to mask her own insecurities. Fitting, considering she basically was that in canon.
33	* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Jasper plays up her mean character from the show until the short's end, when she helps to deliver the message and admits to admiring Amethyst's ability to keep a cool head.
34	-->'''Jasper:''' How do you keep your cool like that? This is so much pressure!
35	-->'''Amethyst:''' Pressure made me who I am.
36	-->'''Jasper:''' Wow.
37	* TokenEvilTeammate: Jasper is the only character to star in the shorts who isn't a member or ally of the Crystal Gems at the time of the project's release.
38	* TrashTheSet: Jasper's HairTriggerTemper sets off, and she rips the place apart while Amethyst calmly continues her message.
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40	[[/folder]]
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42	[[folder:"Competing and Comparing Looks"]]
43	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8UvmzJXREk "Competing and Comparing Looks"]]]]
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45	!!!Tropes:
46	* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx discuss the insecurities that may stem from this {{trope}}, only for Smoky to fall prey to their own insecurities. Sardonyx tries to restore their self-confidence, and inadvertently succeeds by demonstrating one advantage Smoky has over her -- being able to properly fit through a doorway.
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48	[[/folder]]
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50	[[folder:"We Deserve to Shine"]]
51	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewyYsQ1vNtU "We Deserve to Shine"]]]]
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53	!!!Tropes:
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55	* FusionDance: Each duo except Pearl and Amethyst ends up fusing during the song. This is presumably due to a mix of Aimee Mann not being available for recording and the in-universe issue of Opal being too tall to fit into the studio.
56	* RomanticFusion: Garnet and Stevonnie, as per usual, are separately depicted as fusions of two people who are romantically in love.
57	* ShipTease: Amethyst and Pearl dance together during the filming, Pearl shows amusement at Amethyst's antics here and the two share a tender embrace after Amethyst assures Pearl that her performance was fine.
58	[[/folder]]
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60	[[folder:"Media and Celebrities"]]
61	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mWWcruwrdw "Media and Celebrities"]]]]
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63	!!!Tropes:
64	* CameraAbuse: Peridot picks up the InUniverseCamera and moves it around with her [[ExtraOreDinary ferrokinesis]] to show off the behind-the-scenes crew. When asked to drop the camera, she [[ExactWords does so a bit too harshly]] and causes the camera's screen to break.
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66	[[/folder]]
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68	[[folder:"Body Talk"]]
69	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIPqr_D0TPw "Body Talk"]]]]
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71	!!!Tropes:
72	* ComplimentBackfire: [[DiscussedTrope The short discusses]] how statements about looks can offend someone even if meant as compliments. As an example, Pearl states it's obviously rude to tell Bismuth she doesn't like her new form, but it ''also'' makes her uncomfortable to talk about how much of an "improvement" it is over the last.
73	* DramaticallyMissingThePoint: Halfway in, Bismuth gets angry that they're not talking about anything but looks, and goes on a rant about her accomplishments. Pearl says the point was ''to'' talk about those other things--which in Pearl's case was that she's glad Bismuth is back.
74	* LateArrivalSpoiler: Bismuth appears and mentions her rejoining the Crystal Gems, a major twist from late in season five (which aired only five months before the short aired).
75	* TrashTheSet: A more controlled variation; Bismuth demonstrates her prowess by dismantling the set and rebuilding it into a new one with the Crystal Temple as a backdrop.
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79	[[folder:"Social Media"]]
80	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKohUwlaWA4 "Social Media"]]]]
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82	* FiveSecondForeshadowing: The name of Stevonnie's account is the rather bland and generic "[=StevonnieAccount=]", especially for someone like Stevonnie. Stevonnie reveals near the end of the short that they actually dislike social media and made the account specifically for the ad, which explains the half-baked username.
83	* OnlineAlias: We see online handles shown or implied to be from various cast members. While Stevonnie's is the aforementioned "[=StevonnieAccount=]" and Connie's is just a portfolio, the others reference personal facts about them.
84	** Garnet is [[invoked]] "OG[[PortmanteauCoupleName Rupphire]]Fan", referencing her being the personified love of Ruby and Sapphire.
85	** Pearl is "[[LeetLingo R3n3gad3P3arl]]", a reference to her title during the Gem War.
86	** Greg is "[=Guitar_DoD=]", a reference to the shirts from "[[Recap/StevenUniverseS2E6ShirtClub Shirt Club]]".
87	** Amethyst is "[=Real_Amethyst8XM=]", referring to her gem cut. The "Real" is also a nod to how many famous people put the words real or official in their account names to differentiate from fan-run accounts or people trying to impersonate them.
88	** Kevin is "[=K3V1N=]_W1NZ", referencing his egotistical and self-absorbed personality.
89	[[/folder]]
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91	[[folder:"Body Functionality"]]
92	[[AC:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u1CgKcx9L4 "Body Functionality"]]]]
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94	[[/folder]]
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96	[[folder:''Your Magic Mind and Body'']]
97	[[AC:''[[https://www.stevenuniverseselfesteem.com/storybook.html Your Magic Mind and Body]]'']]
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99	!!!Tropes:
100	* HelloInsertNameHere: The book begins with a brief questionnaire asking about reader's the name, preferred pronouns, and other traits about them, which gets incorporated into the book's dialogue.
101	* MonsterOfTheAesop: Garnet describes the Diamond Authority this way; they force the Gems under their regime to follow a strict, predetermined role in their society, whereas the Crystal Gems fight for the acceptance of everyone's unique selves.
102	%% * NotSoDifferentRemark: It's pointed out in the book all the ways that Gemkind's BizarreAlienBiology is uniquely mirrored by human biology. %% This needs more context.
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104	[[/folder]]

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