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The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4276: Sep 2nd 2025 at 7:39:47 PM

6/10 I used to find it a bit fascinating, but I don't think about it or actively seek it out anymore. If it's used in a story where it makes sense, cool.


Go-Karting with Bowser

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
DeadlyEspresso Mister Pendleton from your local Popeyes Since: Apr, 2023
DirtyMoneyLaunderer Since: Sep, 2025
#4278: Sep 2nd 2025 at 7:54:14 PM

8/10: Not as funny but it can be even more interesting when done right.


All Drummers Are Animals My personal rating? 3/10, sure there might be some hype around seeing a drummer go crazy, but I prefer to see a drummer with a very professional and big-band-y playing style.

RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#4279: Sep 2nd 2025 at 9:21:14 PM

5/10. Extremely common stereotype, though it's possible to be incorporated subtly.


You Go, Girl!

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.
The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4281: Sep 4th 2025 at 4:20:02 AM

6/10 It's decent enough and can be done effectively, but I don't have too strong of feelings for it either way.


Sultry Belly Dancer

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#4282: Sep 5th 2025 at 1:30:38 AM

9/10, if just for personal reasons.


Inspector Javert

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.
Salixshiraii Since: Jun, 2014
#4283: Sep 6th 2025 at 3:24:08 AM

9/10

I usually like this character, and the tension between law and morality that they represent. Even better if their worldview is explored, like OG Javert’s was. It’s a potent character trope because it touches on value systems.


The Beforetimes

The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4284: Sep 6th 2025 at 3:56:53 AM

6/10 Never heard if it before but seems kind of interesting.


Generic Doomsday Villain

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
cheesythegreat Your Fournor from the silly dimension :] (Apprentice) Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Your Fournor
#4285: Sep 6th 2025 at 3:58:34 AM

4/10. They're fine, I guess, but they can get boring real fast. I like it when it's parodied, though.


Parting-Words Regret

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KaabiiFan13 Since: Apr, 2022
#4286: Sep 6th 2025 at 8:31:58 AM

9/10 this is a drama trope that really hits hard when done right, especially for someone like me who often worries about lacking closure, especially when it comes to people I know

Walking Spoiler

Edited by KaabiiFan13 on Sep 6th 2025 at 8:32:30 AM

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#4287: Sep 6th 2025 at 8:33:06 AM

5/10, heavily dependent on the context.

Bespectacled Cutie

The legend has returned.
TyeDyeWildebeest Unreasonably Quirky from Big Rock Candy Mountain Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: How does it feel to treat me like you do?
Unreasonably Quirky
#4288: Sep 6th 2025 at 8:52:27 AM

8/10. Adorable!

Growing Muscles Sequence

No beer?! But if there's no beer, then there's no beef or beans!
The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4289: Sep 6th 2025 at 8:55:19 AM

8/10 Can be pretty cool or nerveracking depending on how it's used.


Unexplained Recovery

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
Sourguy Doesn't do much (He/Him) from The Peach State Since: Oct, 2021 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Doesn't do much (He/Him)
#4290: Sep 6th 2025 at 11:40:37 AM

6/10. It can be a deal breaker in works with tight Continuity, but I tend to let it slide in Status Quo Is God works.


Calling Your Attacks

Currently Reading: N/A
Mattman_the_Storyteller Since: Aug, 2018
#4291: Sep 6th 2025 at 11:46:58 AM

6/10. A common cliche I don't have a problem with personally, though I also like it when it's deconstructed or parodied.


Cavalry Betrayal

Edited by Mattman_the_Storyteller on Sep 6th 2025 at 11:47:09 AM

Omega1065 Since: Nov, 2023
#4292: Sep 6th 2025 at 11:47:52 AM

8/10. Shocking and can work for a solid plot twist (Looks at MW 2).


Greater-Scope Villain

The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4293: Sep 7th 2025 at 11:07:47 AM

6/10 Interesting concept in theory, but I prefer more interactive villains in practice.


Your Soul Is Mine!

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#4294: Sep 7th 2025 at 11:21:47 AM

8/10. The (non-)living embodiment of Creepy Awesome.


Stolen Credit Backfire

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.
Mattman_the_Storyteller Since: Aug, 2018
#4295: Sep 7th 2025 at 12:34:06 PM

9/10. I always enjoy this trope in action.


Cain and Abel

Superjohn Muscle witch from Tokyo Empire Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Muscle witch
#4296: Sep 7th 2025 at 12:54:34 PM

5/10 can come off as cliche nowadays, but the dynamic has merit in its use in fiction.

Child soldiers

"Give our Captain back, you jerks!"
DeadlyEspresso Mister Pendleton from your local Popeyes Since: Apr, 2023
Mister Pendleton
#4297: Sep 7th 2025 at 1:55:30 PM

5/10. Not a fan of this trope in real life, though I do remember reading a book that showed off this trope excellently.


Gratuitous Spanish

Edited by DeadlyEspresso on Sep 7th 2025 at 1:55:43 AM

I literally cannot make out with a television the fuck
Sourguy Doesn't do much (He/Him) from The Peach State Since: Oct, 2021 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Doesn't do much (He/Him)
#4298: Sep 7th 2025 at 7:52:42 PM

5/10. Can come off as either offensive or funny depending on how it's used.


He Knows About Timed Hits

Currently Reading: N/A
The-Omniscient-Dex Just call me Jason, I suppose from Classified (Terrible Twos) Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
Just call me Jason, I suppose
#4299: Sep 7th 2025 at 8:18:14 PM

6/10 Seems alright, I don't play video games so I don't know much about it.


Love Bubbles

I'm much too lazy to come up with a caption.
RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#4300: Sep 8th 2025 at 5:31:36 AM

6/10. More of a setdrop than an actual trope.


Evil-Detecting Baby

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.

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