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ThePope Since: Oct, 2010
#1: Jan 10th 2011 at 9:32:13 AM

I know you're not supposed to notice the thing in question, but even after reading the caption, I had to scan the image twice before finding that damned bird. And even then it still relies on the caption to do the work.

I know there are images out there of some average picture where something insanely crazy is happening in the background, like a mime mugging somebody or something.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#2: Jan 10th 2011 at 10:10:35 AM

The important part is that it's not in the focus, not that it's behind the other characters.

I do think a two part image would work better.

edited 10th Jan '11 10:11:04 AM by Deboss

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#3: Jan 10th 2011 at 11:08:24 AM

[up]True, but that's the easiest way to show the trope without resorting to multiple panels, which aren't really necessary.

Does anybody have a screencap of that scene in Paper Mario:The Thousand Year Door when the two Pianta mobsters are beating up a guy in the background?

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boobustuber on a horse from hey what did i just say Since: Apr, 2010
on a horse
#4: Jan 10th 2011 at 12:41:30 PM

This might work (scroll down to the bird comic and click for bigger).

Jazu Since: Jan, 2001
#5: Jan 10th 2011 at 1:49:32 PM

"Now what's the rush to get off the planet all of a sudden?"

edited 10th Jan '11 1:49:49 PM by Jazu

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#8: Jan 10th 2011 at 3:05:06 PM

That's fantastic. I love it.

rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#10: Jan 10th 2011 at 3:46:36 PM

Unsquished and color-corrected:

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#12: Jan 10th 2011 at 4:36:26 PM

I liked the first one. I like the second one even better. How do you unsquish a screenshot?

boobustuber on a horse from hey what did i just say Since: Apr, 2010
on a horse
#13: Jan 10th 2011 at 4:38:44 PM

That works well, because the background activity is obvious.

rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#14: Jan 10th 2011 at 4:41:22 PM

I just scaled it to the correct aspect ratio (TV is usually 4:3, film varies but is often 1.85:1, can check imdb.com if unsure). Could also eyeball it, but hey, perfectionist :)

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#15: Jan 10th 2011 at 4:43:47 PM

Cool. You've done a lot of really good work making passable pictures into good ones, by the way. Thanks.

shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#16: Jan 10th 2011 at 5:36:51 PM

If there's one thing Rodney's good at it's making images better. Nice work on that one. It's perfect for the page.

Reality is that, which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -Philip K. Dick
rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#17: Jan 10th 2011 at 5:40:17 PM

ONE THING ?!

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edited 10th Jan '11 5:42:48 PM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
AceNoctali A lil' bentô ? from France Since: Nov, 2009
A lil' bentô ?
#18: Jan 10th 2011 at 5:44:56 PM

I support wholeheartedly the improved Men In Black picture.

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#20: Jan 10th 2011 at 6:06:54 PM

ROFL. Yeah, just put it up.

Reality is that, which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -Philip K. Dick
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rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#22: Jan 10th 2011 at 6:13:50 PM

Swapped.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
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