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Stratadrake Dragon Writer Since: Oct, 2009
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#1: Mar 8th 2011 at 1:16:23 AM

The current page image ... is this just me, or is it not dramatic enough? Link's barely visible in the frame whatsoever, and that's really souring the ham.

Legend of Zelda's a good source for examples, but we should have something that looks more dramatic.

edited 8th Mar '11 1:31:45 AM by Stratadrake

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troacctid (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2: Mar 8th 2011 at 2:00:31 AM

I was gonna be like, "What? Zelda's visual example of this trope are great! What could be the problem?" Then I looked at the pic and I was like, "Oh. Yeah, I see."

The Zelda games are great for this trope and there should be plenty of good stills available, but the current one is kinda...not-good.

AngryScientist Nostalgia from Russia with Love Since: Nov, 2009
Nostalgia
#4: Mar 8th 2011 at 2:43:10 AM

That was on the page a while ago, wasn't it?

Raso Cure Candy Since: Jul, 2009
Cure Candy
#5: Mar 8th 2011 at 2:45:14 AM

I found that via google fu... The history of the trope doesn't have any change besides people constantly changing the caption.

edited 8th Mar '11 2:49:12 AM by Raso

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shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#6: Mar 8th 2011 at 7:25:31 AM

I like the shine get image.

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Stratadrake Dragon Writer Since: Oct, 2009
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#7: Mar 8th 2011 at 9:58:31 AM

Here's a random one I found on Google, from The Wind Waker — not as memetic as the Trope Namer, but still much better:

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edited 8th Mar '11 10:00:01 AM by Stratadrake

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#8: Mar 8th 2011 at 9:59:27 AM

I like that one better than the Mario one, extra text and all.

Stratadrake Dragon Writer Since: Oct, 2009
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#9: Mar 8th 2011 at 10:01:13 AM

Plus it's an ordinary, entirely optional Piece of Heart Container rather than a Plot Coupon.

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marheavenangel89 Captain Mimi from TEXAS!!!! Since: Mar, 2010
Captain Mimi
#10: Mar 8th 2011 at 4:28:10 PM

I like the windwaker example. It's one of the few times that text actually enhances the pic, instead of being the only focus, or the only thing that applies.

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petrie911 Since: Aug, 2009
#11: Mar 8th 2011 at 5:32:24 PM

I'm having trouble finding a good pic, but the 1 rupee chest you dredge up near windfall might work even better.

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sxizzor Since: Jul, 2009
#12: Mar 8th 2011 at 6:49:33 PM

IIRC Tomba does a dramatic pose whenever you get an item, at least in Tomba 2. Can't find a picture though.

TrapperZoid Since: Dec, 2009
#13: Mar 8th 2011 at 7:14:39 PM

Not nearly as iconic a game as Zelda or Mario, but there's also all the item get scenes from Starfox Adventures, which played every damn time you got anything. [1] [2]

Or my favourite due to the text: [3]

marheavenangel89 Captain Mimi from TEXAS!!!! Since: Mar, 2010
Captain Mimi
#14: Mar 8th 2011 at 7:30:06 PM

[up] LOL!!![lol] I was just thinking about that in Star Fox Adventures!

The third one made me rofl, concerning it does that EVERY TIME you pick up an item! Even previous ones you've already picked up! [lol]

Other than the Windwaker example (which I do love), my next favorite is the 3rd Star Fox pic, just because its that funny.

edited 8th Mar '11 7:30:46 PM by marheavenangel89

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troacctid (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#15: Mar 8th 2011 at 8:03:38 PM

The Pukpuk egg one is pretty nice. We have some good options.

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#16: Mar 8th 2011 at 8:06:23 PM

[up][up][up] Pretty, but I still like the Zelda pic a little better.

edited 8th Mar '11 8:06:40 PM by Willbyr

INUH Since: Jul, 2009
#17: Mar 8th 2011 at 8:08:03 PM

My favorite so far is the Mario pic, though the "when you pick up an item" is a close second.

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petrie911 Since: Aug, 2009
#18: Mar 8th 2011 at 9:13:59 PM

Ah, here we go, green rupee chest. It'd be better if it were clearer and Link weren't wearing the mask, but it's the best I could find so far.

I just like the description text there, although Minish Cap has a better one. "You got 1 rupee. It's green! Don't spend it all in one place!"

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Stratadrake Dragon Writer Since: Oct, 2009
Dragon Writer
#19: Mar 9th 2011 at 10:32:47 AM

Minish Cap, that's the one. I love that description.

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AceNoctali A lil' bentô ? from France Since: Nov, 2009
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#20: Mar 9th 2011 at 2:20:27 PM

So far, my fave pic is the Mario "Shine Get!" one. It's the clearest and the one getting the straightest to the point.

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marheavenangel89 Captain Mimi from TEXAS!!!! Since: Mar, 2010
Captain Mimi
#21: Apr 8th 2011 at 11:38:50 AM

bump

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neoYTPism Since: May, 2010
#22: Apr 8th 2011 at 11:42:46 AM

Maybe we could use this parodical example from VG Cats?

troacctid (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#23: Apr 8th 2011 at 12:04:15 PM

I filled up ImageLinks.Item Get. Are we ready for a crowner?

marheavenangel89 Captain Mimi from TEXAS!!!! Since: Mar, 2010
Captain Mimi
#24: Apr 8th 2011 at 12:15:05 PM

I think we are, we have plenty of suggestions.

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Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other

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8th Apr '11 12:49:29 PM

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