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Spark9 Since: Nov, 2010
#1: Nov 6th 2021 at 2:19:12 AM

This is a character trope, it has absolutely nothing to do with playing cards. I think this image is misleading and we should pull it.

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#3: Nov 6th 2021 at 9:03:05 AM

Unillustrative Visual Pun. Motion to pull.

TheUnsquished Filthy Casual from A youngun between two oldies Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Filthy Casual
#4: Nov 6th 2021 at 9:03:09 AM

Shred it.

Edited by TheUnsquished on Nov 6th 2021 at 4:03:20 PM

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jandn2014 SMILE! from somewhere in Connecticut Since: Aug, 2017 Relationship Status: Hiding
TheLivingDrawing Lucas the Dreamer from The Town of Clayton Since: Apr, 2019 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Lucas the Dreamer
#8: Nov 6th 2021 at 10:06:17 AM

It could work as a This Image Is Not an Example. There is an entire folder on that page for Visual Puns. This piece of Persona 5 fanart by artist KotNarKot could work if we get permission. https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/c1e0034c_0b73_490c_8d4b_232e504ed6d0.jpeg

Edited by TheLivingDrawing on Nov 6th 2021 at 1:18:19 PM

Once Upon A Time.
Spark9 Since: Nov, 2010
#9: Nov 6th 2021 at 10:29:07 AM

[up] I don't think Gambit (or anyone with similar card related powers) is automatically an example of this trope. [tdown]

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FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#11: Nov 6th 2021 at 10:33:46 AM

And the trope isn't even about cards in the first place, it's about taking sides. An unillustrative visual pun would just lead to further misuse. [tdown]

Edited by FernandoLemon on Nov 6th 2021 at 2:34:07 PM

TheUnsquished Filthy Casual from A youngun between two oldies Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Filthy Casual
#12: Nov 6th 2021 at 10:41:59 AM

[tdown]

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Amonimus the "Retromancer" from <<|Wiki Talk|>> (Sergeant) Relationship Status: In another castle
the "Retromancer"
#13: Nov 6th 2021 at 10:49:30 AM

I'm considering BUPKIS on this one, I can't think of how it can be illustrated.

Edited by Amonimus on Nov 6th 2021 at 8:50:30 PM

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Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
TheUnsquished Filthy Casual from A youngun between two oldies Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Filthy Casual
#15: Nov 6th 2021 at 12:16:49 PM

I can go with that.

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rjd1922 Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular, from the United States Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular,
#16: Nov 6th 2021 at 12:36:51 PM

Maybe Benny's Joker card in the Fallout: New Vegas collector's edition? Another card from this deck is used on The Ace.

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WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#17: Nov 6th 2021 at 12:40:18 PM

[up] Link didn't work.

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rjd1922 Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular, from the United States Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular,
#18: Nov 6th 2021 at 12:45:05 PM

[up]You have to be signed into Fandom to view file pages. Here is the direct image link; copy and paste it for full size.

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FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
Amonimus the "Retromancer" from <<|Wiki Talk|>> (Sergeant) Relationship Status: In another castle
the "Retromancer"
#20: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:16:38 PM

That's just another "joker card symbolism", the image has to somehow illustrate "assisting both heroes and villains whenever convenient". This actually points that The Ace may also need a thread.

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rjd1922 Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular, from the United States Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Love is for the living, Sal
Best robot boy | he/him | Image Pickin' regular,
#21: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:19:15 PM

[up]The Ace already had four threads, and the latest one chose to keep the current, so you'd need a replacement suggestion.

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WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#22: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:20:25 PM

The Ace is okay because I don't think anyone actually thinks that one has to do with playing cards, so it's harmless. This one though... I'm worried that any playing card motif will just increase the misconception.

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TheLivingDrawing Lucas the Dreamer from The Town of Clayton Since: Apr, 2019 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Lucas the Dreamer
#23: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:23:24 PM

Perhaps a name change is necessary but TRS is full at the moment and I have no idea how to make a case for it.

Once Upon A Time.
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#24: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:32:34 PM

Let's not jump to that quite yet... right now we just need to find a good image.

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Drope Since: Oct, 2012
#25: Nov 6th 2021 at 1:56:16 PM

A name change is not necessary, because "wild card" is a very common figure of speech. It's not some inaccurate or obscure Fan Myopia term or anything.

Edited by Drope on Nov 6th 2021 at 1:57:28 AM

Image Pickin': WildCard
11th Nov '21 1:25:18 PM

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