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Inspired by Jacksfilms’s Yesterday I Asked You series, or YIAY for short. I’m going to ask a Jacksfilms-style question, and other posters must give humorous answers. Tomorrow, I will repeat the question and give my favorite answers. I will then let another poster ask a new question, and the cycle repeats (at least) every day.

Example of a YIAY video.

If the original poster isn’t available to give their favorite answers, another poster is free to step in and give theirs (barring their own).

I have a question for you. Describe TV Tropes in just 4 words.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Aug 11th 2022 at 10:10:39 AM

ChloeJessica Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
#4376: Dec 23rd 2022 at 10:01:01 AM

The Goku. you put your arms in the air and then you leave them there for about three hours.

apocalemur Behold, the Beast. from My house (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Look at all the lonely people
Behold, the Beast.
#4377: Dec 23rd 2022 at 1:52:31 PM

The Safety Dance. Everybody look at your hands!

Pogakure Umapyoi! Umapyoi! from The big pile of ryegrass in the sky Since: Apr, 2021 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
Umapyoi! Umapyoi!
#4378: Dec 23rd 2022 at 5:03:51 PM

Yesterday, I Asked You: "What zany new dance craze has been taking the nation by storm?"

You responded:

  • "The crypto dance. You get up on your tippy-toes, then instantly plummet into the ground." -FernandoLemon (A fan favorite amongst crypto bros.)

  • "The Goku. you put your arms in the air and then you leave them there for about three hours." -ChloeJessica (You'll be going Super Saiyan on the dance floor!)

  • "The [REDACTED] Dance. Where you pretend to [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] SCP-[REDACTED]." -[REDACTED]Set1 [The following snide remark was deemed unsuitable for general audiences.]

  • It's the anti-dance. You have to move in a visually-unappealing way with absolutely no regard to rhythm. I think my dad invented it. -CompletelyNormalGuy (A rebellious, rhythmic form of anarchy.)

  • It's the Yellow Bounce! Pretend you drunk a lot of water and your bladder's full. And you have to go real bad. So you hold it in, stomp your foot left. Stomp your foot right. Go on and on as you try to hold it. That's the Yellow Bounce! -MatthewLMayfield (Actually having to piss adds to the experience.)

Don't you ever fix your lips to say that, bruh. I'm sitting right here and I got my daughter in the backseat
ChloeJessica Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
#4379: Dec 23rd 2022 at 5:26:56 PM

Fill in the blank: How was I supposed to know __________?!

Superjohn Muscle witch from Tokyo Empire Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Muscle witch
#4380: Dec 23rd 2022 at 5:44:40 PM

How was I suppose to know that I would get frostbite streaking through a snow storm?

"Give our Captain back, you jerks!"
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
#4381: Dec 23rd 2022 at 6:08:22 PM

How was I supposed to know that this would be a fill in the blank question?

Read Pokemon Ultimate Emerald
Cutegirl920fire Player 222 from the Squid Games (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Paris holds the key to my heart
Player 222
#4382: Dec 23rd 2022 at 6:09:55 PM

How was I supposed to know drinking, smoking, and fucking all at the same time wasn't a good idea? I was trying to replicate The Flapper life!

Edited by Cutegirl920fire on Dec 23rd 2022 at 6:14:31 AM

CG for short
omega2900 Jemerald of Brainrot from The Midwest, where everything is MID! (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: In my bunk
Jemerald of Brainrot
#4383: Dec 23rd 2022 at 6:10:09 PM

How was I supposed to know selling fake J's was illegal?!

Get taxed. Idiot.
FernandoLemon Nobody Here from Argentina (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Staying up all night to get lucky
#4384: Dec 23rd 2022 at 6:12:54 PM

How was I supposed to know that screaming no-no words so loud would make my throat all hurty and owie?

I'd like to apologize for all this.
Florien The They who said it from statistically, slightly right behind you. Since: Aug, 2019
The They who said it
#4385: Dec 23rd 2022 at 9:51:29 PM

How was I supposed to know that the blank could be left blank and it would technically count as a valid and mildly amusing answer?

CardboardBot from Saudi Arabia (Life not ruined yet) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#4386: Dec 23rd 2022 at 10:05:47 PM

How was I supposed to know

Okay but seriously Florien please tell me how you found out how to fill in the blank I'm not trying to be funny

Edited by CardboardBot on Dec 23rd 2022 at 9:25:01 PM

Checking in on this account after leaving the site, MAN that is a cringy forum post history. Daaamn. Never again.
CompletelyNormalGuy Am I a weirdo? from a place where folks put cream cheese on hot dogs (Oldest One in the Book)
Am I a weirdo?
#4387: Dec 23rd 2022 at 11:05:10 PM

How was I supposed to know that your grandmother was allergic to llama fur?!

Bigotry will NEVER be welcome on TV Tropes.
GamerLuna2022 Yurine Time! from Jinbocho Since: Jan, 2022 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Yurine Time!
#4388: Dec 23rd 2022 at 11:18:12 PM

How was I supposed to know about a third Death Star?!

"Happy Halloween, I suppose..."
Myskywarm Always open to sharing avatars and chatting. Can message me for either. (He/Him) Currently watching: BTAS from Ee-arth (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Wishing you were here
Always open to sharing avatars and chatting. Can message me for either. (He/Him) Currently watching: BTAS
#4389: Dec 23rd 2022 at 11:27:41 PM
RandomFanOfStuff Still trying to fix the Wi-Fi from somewhere I probably shouldn't be rn Since: Nov, 2017
Still trying to fix the Wi-Fi
#4390: Dec 24th 2022 at 1:54:54 AM

How was I supposed to know that separating the magnet from the magnetinator wouldn't stop the 2-ton 200mph ball of tin foil from hitting the building?

Edited by RandomFanOfStuff on Dec 24th 2022 at 9:56:29 AM

Welp, add that to the list of Terrible Ideas That I Knew Were Terrible Ideas But Did Anyway...
Archsage Professional Simp from My House Since: Apr, 2022 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Professional Simp
#4391: Dec 24th 2022 at 7:15:17 AM

How was I supposed to know that reviving Troper Tales was illegal?!

Best advice I ever got? Keep repeating the joke till everyone is forced to laugh.
StewieGriffin34 from Sea ice (Season 2) Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
#4392: Dec 24th 2022 at 7:20:25 AM

How was I supposed to know that urinating on the coals in the sauna would get me kicked out?

He/they | Mostly here on my free days
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#4393: Dec 24th 2022 at 7:31:49 AM

How was I supposed to know it was prohibited by the OHSA?

Not Tropeworthy: Evil Redhead
wingedcatgirl mys. minty from the silly dimension from lurking (Holding A Herring) Relationship Status: Oh my word! I'm gay!
mys. minty from the silly dimension
#4394: Dec 25th 2022 at 7:07:57 AM

How was I supposed to know anything, ever? I'm dumb!

Suddenly I'm... still rotating Fallen London in my mind even though I've stopped actively playing it.
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#4395: Dec 25th 2022 at 7:44:10 AM

How was I supposed to know to supposed I was how?!

The legend has returned.
MatthewLMayfield from wherever he damn well pleases (Captain) Relationship Status: I wanna know what love is
#4396: Dec 25th 2022 at 7:50:26 AM

How was I supposed to know people would eat the cheese after I double-dipped the chip?

JankyKong He's finally back to kick some... wait from a Secret Base on the Moon Since: May, 2021 Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
He's finally back to kick some... wait
#4397: Dec 25th 2022 at 7:55:26 AM

How was I supposed to know that vandalizing the Game of Thrones pages is against TV Tropes policy?

musical euphoria
apocalemur Behold, the Beast. from My house (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Look at all the lonely people
Immortalartisan AI with access to the console from The fire Since: Mar, 2020 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
AI with access to the console
#4399: Dec 27th 2022 at 11:13:44 PM

how was I suppose to know you dont rant about how you will make a utopia?

Edited by Immortalartisan on Dec 27th 2022 at 11:14:17 AM

Passive Cooling systems : failed Active liquid cooling systems : failed Status : Overheating
MatthewLMayfield from wherever he damn well pleases (Captain) Relationship Status: I wanna know what love is

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