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taotruths Live Jet Reaction (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I sleep in a big bed with my wife.
Live Jet Reaction
#1: Jan 8th 2025 at 8:45:47 AM

This newly launched trope has a picture of Team Sonic from Sonic Heroes, but it really doesn't demonstrate the "rivalry and best friend" aspect at a glance. It'll really only be understood by those who are fans of Sonic.

Current Page Image:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_964.png
Meet Team Sonic. From left to right: Sonic (The Hero), Knuckles (The Rival), and Tails (The Friend).

going with the Sonic (hero), Knuckles (rival) plus Tails (friend) got me this cancelled cover from archie Sonic, but I don't think it's that much better?

Suggestion:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sonicvsknucklesandtails_archie291_cancel.png

I'm good with just pulling the current image too.

Edited by taotruths on Jan 8th 2025 at 9:26:08 AM

MurlocAggroB from the second-most ridiculous province of Canada Since: May, 2015
#2: Jan 8th 2025 at 8:51:00 AM

[up] I agree, that's not any better.

Blank for now.

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StalkerGamer That's All, Folks! Since: Dec, 2021 Relationship Status: Love is an open door
GracieLizzy from Sunderland, UK (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#4: Jan 8th 2025 at 9:11:47 AM

The hero and rival bit come across but not the best friend part, it's rather weak. For now, pull current.

HalfFaust Since: Jan, 2019
#6: Jan 8th 2025 at 9:27:52 AM

Yeah first image doesn't illustrate at all. The second is relatively somewhat better, but not enough. Hopefully someone can find a better image.

For now, pull first image.

ilovewildkratts1 Local Odd Squad Connoisseur from a nice breezy expansive meadow (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Local Odd Squad Connoisseur
#7: Jan 8th 2025 at 10:17:44 AM

Pull current. I had issues with the image myself but I just assumed Sonic was one of the site's "everyone knows what this franchise is and who's in it" things (a la Superman, Star Wars, etc.) so it was fine.

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Spark9 Since: Nov, 2010
#8: Jan 8th 2025 at 10:31:30 AM

That's funny because Sonic is one of the actual examples of a JAFAAC image on the JAFAAC page.

Pull as JAFAAC.

CanuckMcDuck1 PEPSIMAN from Japan Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
PEPSIMAN
#9: Jan 8th 2025 at 10:44:33 AM

Pull the current pic.

Do not mess with creatures which you do not understand.
themayorofsimpleton Short-Term Projects Herald | he/him from the Island of Koridai (Captain) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
Short-Term Projects Herald | he/him
#11: Jan 8th 2025 at 6:13:13 PM

Pull for now; not feeling the suggestion

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mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#12: Jan 8th 2025 at 7:27:55 PM

Pull. Not thrilled with replacement.

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
moxeden actually okay-ish from a place of comfort Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
actually okay-ish
#13: Jan 8th 2025 at 11:28:52 PM

Pull.

Good morning, and good night, I hardly ever sleep. With what I have, what else do you think I'd ever need?
KoshaVinka The Yggdrasil Cretin from Rimestrov Since: Apr, 2022 Relationship Status: You're the prettiest girl this side of the Mississippi
The Yggdrasil Cretin
#14: Jan 9th 2025 at 2:23:30 AM

How about the original three Sailor Soldiers?

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2025_01_09_112151.png
Unfortunately for Earth, the one in the middle is the hero.

Earnest (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#15: Jan 9th 2025 at 6:00:43 AM

[up][tup] Same brainwave, I was just thinking they're a good fit. One podcast noted how it's a shame we didn't get more episodes exploring the duo and then trio dynamic.

Spark9 Since: Nov, 2010
#16: Jan 9th 2025 at 6:08:03 AM

[up][up] Nice pic, but I really can't tell who is supposed to be the friend or the rival. Or even the hero; if it weren't for the caption, I wouldn't know the clumsy young girl dropping an ice cream is in any way heroic.

GracieLizzy from Sunderland, UK (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#17: Jan 9th 2025 at 6:48:42 AM

This might be weak as well but grabbing so digimon stock art:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/1000003679.png

I at least think it looks like the two boys are hanging out but Rika the girl is standoffish.

Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
taotruths Live Jet Reaction (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I sleep in a big bed with my wife.
Live Jet Reaction
#19: Jan 9th 2025 at 7:09:27 AM

14[tdown], same reasons that I could sus out Usagi is the hero but i'd have a hard time figuring out who is the rival or friend, except maybe rei acting a little smug

maybe 17? it's a weak [tup] though

Edited by taotruths on Jan 9th 2025 at 7:09:45 AM

Synchronicity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#20: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:04:08 AM

This? Seems to be officially licensed merch. [1]

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sasunarusaku.png

[down]IMO the facial expressions are pretty explanatory

Edited by Synchronicity on Jan 9th 2025 at 11:07:28 AM

Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Enid Sinclair
#21: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:05:19 AM

[up] I can't tell who is the rival and who is the friend.[tdown]

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Spark9 Since: Nov, 2010
#22: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:33:23 AM

[up][up] That's the best one so far. At a wild guess, smiling pink = friend, whereas frowning black = rival. Maybe underline this in the caption. Either way it gets my vote.

Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Enid Sinclair
#23: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:34:35 AM

Honestly, I couldn't tell that the girl was smiling. It's so subtle.

Edited by Bullman on Jan 9th 2025 at 10:38:06 AM

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taotruths Live Jet Reaction (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: I sleep in a big bed with my wife.
Live Jet Reaction
#24: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:34:54 AM

20 could work, i can see the scowl for the rival and the smile for the friend and the hero is front and center[tup]

Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Enid Sinclair
#25: Jan 9th 2025 at 8:39:11 AM

Edit: You know what I did some thinking and [tup] 20

Edited by Bullman on Jan 9th 2025 at 10:55:29 AM

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Image Pickin': HeroFriendRivalTrio image
18th Jan '25 12:54:06 PM

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Hero Friend Rival Trio

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