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You know how a trope needs to be common enough to be a trend on multiple pieces of media, but also have enough meaning to affect the story in a way that defines it? Well, not on my watch, it doesn’t. Post the name and description, and maybe even some examples, of a trope you’d never want to see on this wiki. It can be People Sit On Chairs, Too Rare To Trope, The Same But More (Specific), or any other violation of wiki policy. It can even be YMMV or Trivia, too!

Also, no references to Mario Pissing or Gay—especially not the latter. If you do that, I will holler your post. Please be original.

Without further ado, let’s begin.


Toriyama Art Style: The work was drawn by Akira Toriyama or someone impersonating his art style.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Nov 16th 2022 at 1:27:10 PM

mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#1851: May 7th 2022 at 11:39:41 AM

[up][up][up] Watched It for the Representation?

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
nonalienpersonyep alcoholism :heart: from The City (Rule of Three) Relationship Status: Chat, is this real?
alcoholism :heart:
#1852: May 7th 2022 at 11:43:39 AM

Instant Appreciation Just Add Woobie: A character is only liked because people feel bad for them.

"There's no tomorrow here. No hope." // a,,,
dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
The World's Least Powerful Man
#1853: May 7th 2022 at 12:34:48 PM

Instant Woobie Just Add Water: A character's hydrophobia is what makes them The Woobie.

Now everyone pat me on the back and tell me how clever I am!
BackSet1 I <3 Zinnia from I'm sure you'd love to know that, wouldn't you? (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
I <3 Zinnia
#1854: May 7th 2022 at 2:23:59 PM

Instant Appreciation Judt Add Psychopaths: A character is appreciated for how unhinged they are. In other words, Azula.

Read Pokemon Ultimate Emerald
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
The World's Least Powerful Man
#1856: May 7th 2022 at 5:59:19 PM

Reeee!: A character is so offended that all they can do is shreik.

Edited by dvorak on May 7th 2022 at 5:59:41 AM

Now everyone pat me on the back and tell me how clever I am!
CosmosAndChaos Shigaraki from Brazil (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Shigaraki
#1857: May 8th 2022 at 12:14:13 PM

Mistaken For Straight - When someone assumes a Straight Gay, Lipstick Lesbian, bi, or aroace character is straight. Both in-universe and in real life.

Edited by CosmosAndChaos on May 8th 2022 at 4:18:07 PM

I never watched My Hero Academia, but his Death Battle with Mahito made me like him.
BackSet1 I <3 Zinnia from I'm sure you'd love to know that, wouldn't you? (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
I <3 Zinnia
#1858: May 8th 2022 at 5:37:24 PM

All Asexuals Are Prudes: When Asexual characters are depicted as being disgusted by sex, as is the stereotype.

Read Pokemon Ultimate Emerald
nonalienpersonyep alcoholism :heart: from The City (Rule of Three) Relationship Status: Chat, is this real?
alcoholism :heart:
#1859: May 8th 2022 at 5:44:28 PM

Boys Like Food: Boys eat food at least once

"There's no tomorrow here. No hope." // a,,,
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#1860: May 8th 2022 at 5:56:55 PM

Anti Virus: A character who hates computer viruses or other malware.

My favorite failed console tbh
callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#1861: May 8th 2022 at 6:09:22 PM

Homophobic And Transphobic Creators: Index of Real-Life creators who oppose LGBT+ rights.

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
BackSet1 I <3 Zinnia from I'm sure you'd love to know that, wouldn't you? (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
DrNoPuma Bud and Lou(ise) from the land of Humorous Hyenas (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: Married to the music
Bud and Lou(ise)
#1864: May 8th 2022 at 10:06:53 PM

Smugs Nake: When two or more smug people are naked. There is no way this will ever be confused with any pre-existing tropes.

Please make this canon, DC. I love the idea of the Joker and Harley's hyenas acting like them.
Archsage Professional Simp from My House Since: Apr, 2022 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Professional Simp
#1865: May 9th 2022 at 4:50:28 AM

Prudes Are Actually Sex Addicts: Are you a prude? Then you must actually be a total pervert. You just hide it to look normal.

Best advice I ever got? Keep repeating the joke till everyone is forced to laugh.
good-morning Lord Something, Forgetter of Cool Titles from Brazil Since: Nov, 2021
Lord Something, Forgetter of Cool Titles
#1866: May 9th 2022 at 7:52:40 AM

Increasingly Annoying Video Game Levels: A place where you complain about the videogames you hate the most so other people will know how much they suck — I mean, document audience reactions.

oh hey how are you doing?
nonalienpersonyep alcoholism :heart: from The City (Rule of Three) Relationship Status: Chat, is this real?
alcoholism :heart:
#1867: May 9th 2022 at 9:00:18 AM

The Aiden: Characters who remind me of Aiden from school. He's an asshole. *proceeds to list every Jerkass ever with no context*

Edited by nonalienpersonyep on May 9th 2022 at 1:41:09 AM

"There's no tomorrow here. No hope." // a,,,
callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#1868: May 9th 2022 at 3:12:25 PM

The Greeny Phatom: A trope about shows full of Blatant Lies.

Edited by callmeamuffin on May 9th 2022 at 8:15:43 PM

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
AmourLeFou You'll never find out who I am from Colorado Since: Apr, 2021 Relationship Status: One Is The Loneliest Number
You'll never find out who I am
#1869: May 9th 2022 at 5:32:21 PM

Green Phantom: A green ghost

Check out my forum game: Rate the above YMMV.
BackSet1 I <3 Zinnia from I'm sure you'd love to know that, wouldn't you? (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
I <3 Zinnia
#1870: May 10th 2022 at 6:55:33 AM

Queerbaiting: This will definitely not be misused or be flame bait.

Edit: Oh... that's a redirect. Okay.

Edited by BackSet1 on May 10th 2022 at 11:21:04 AM

Read Pokemon Ultimate Emerald
Archsage Professional Simp from My House Since: Apr, 2022 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Professional Simp
#1871: May 10th 2022 at 6:59:15 AM

[up]oof

Sounds Like Its The New Guys Turn: Are you the new guy in your group? Then regardless of you or your opponent's strength level you have to fight him to prove your worth.

Best advice I ever got? Keep repeating the joke till everyone is forced to laugh.
dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
The World's Least Powerful Man
#1872: May 10th 2022 at 7:50:40 AM

3[up] That actually sounds viable.

The Haribo: A character who is constantly munching on candy.

Edited by dvorak on May 10th 2022 at 7:52:49 AM

Now everyone pat me on the back and tell me how clever I am!
nonalienpersonyep alcoholism :heart: from The City (Rule of Three) Relationship Status: Chat, is this real?
alcoholism :heart:
#1873: May 10th 2022 at 11:36:12 AM

I Do Not Love It So The Happy World Of Haribo: A character hates Haribo gummies.

"There's no tomorrow here. No hope." // a,,,
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#1874: May 10th 2022 at 12:04:03 PM

Judeo Bolshevism: The Dirty Communists are the Jews. No, I'm not an antisemite. Why would you think I'm an antisemite? On an unrelated note, are you a Mossad agent? Why are you so afraid of the goyim asking questions? Oh and btw, I'm not an antisemite, I swear.

Not Tropeworthy: Evil Redhead
jandn2014 SMILE! from somewhere in Connecticut Since: Aug, 2017 Relationship Status: Hiding

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