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Current image is a bit of a spoiler, could be better: Mass Oh Crap

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Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
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#1: Oct 23rd 2010 at 11:20:11 PM

Death Note is a series where Anyone Can Die. The caption makes it clear this is near the end of the series; thus, it spoils who doesn't die. Also, it spoils that the task force succeeds in this particular way, which given the nature of the series, isn't a Foregone Conclusion. And not that I think this is generally a valid excuse, but it's not exactly It Was His Sled either. Also, given that it's something that is good (if disheartening) for them to find out, it's a stretch to call it an Oh, Crap!.

Contextual issues aside: it's only four people (not as "mass" as it could be), their expressions aren't really that severe, and in fact it's pretty hard to see their expressions aside from the guy on the bottom-right (and his reaction is kind of Dull Surprise there). I don't think I would read it as Oh, Crap! if it weren't on this page, really.

I don't have any ideas for a replacement—having just read One Piece, one that comes to mind is a panel where the entire crew (except for The Stoic) Jaw Drops, but I don't know if I could find that picture or if it would be very good. But I think this could use some discussion.

edited 23rd Oct '10 11:57:15 PM by Haven

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XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#2: Oct 23rd 2010 at 11:32:34 PM

I agree- the caption 'The Kira taskforce finally get their man' is a huge spoiler (although you probably knew it would happen eventually)and only four people isn't enough.

ShadowScythe from Australia Since: Dec, 2009
#3: Oct 24th 2010 at 2:45:53 AM

This image is actually linked to in the main article. I think it works well.

[1].

edited 24th Oct '10 2:46:33 AM by ShadowScythe

XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#4: Oct 24th 2010 at 3:18:09 AM

I definitely like the Buffy one but I'd be interested in seeing the One Piece image too. Someone should probably take the Death Note pic down since it's a big spoiler and isn't really contributing anything to the page.

edited 24th Oct '10 3:18:49 AM by XyloGirl

ShadowScythe from Australia Since: Dec, 2009
#5: Oct 24th 2010 at 3:27:03 AM

Done, let's wait on for some other suggestions now.

shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#6: Oct 24th 2010 at 6:29:02 AM

If it's just the caption that makes it a spoiler, wouldn't just changing the caption instead of the image work?

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XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#7: Oct 24th 2010 at 6:45:12 AM

That's true, it is mainly the caption that makes the spoiler but the general opinion seems to be that there definitely could be a better image. 4 people doesn't truly make a Mass Oh Crap when there's examples of whole planets having one etc.

edited 24th Oct '10 6:45:48 AM by XyloGirl

Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
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#8: Oct 24th 2010 at 10:43:05 AM

Found the One Piece image I was thinking of (it was linked on the Characters Page):

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XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#10: Oct 24th 2010 at 12:05:31 PM

I really like both of those, but I don't know which I prefer.

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#11: Oct 24th 2010 at 12:07:31 PM

Can we get the One Piece one a bit bigger, so that the faces show better?

Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#12: Oct 24th 2010 at 12:20:11 PM

Or get the anime version of that same shot?

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#13: Oct 24th 2010 at 12:37:38 PM

I kinda prefer the second one, just because it's in color.

Also, for the first one, I misread it as "GHOST SHRIIIIMP". I don't know why.

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XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#14: Oct 24th 2010 at 1:03:37 PM

Yeah, the One Piece shot is good but a little unclear, the anime one would be great.

Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
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#15: Oct 24th 2010 at 3:34:32 PM

It actually is a better size on the server, it just looks smaller when posted on the forum.

edited 24th Oct '10 3:34:58 PM by Haven

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JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#16: Oct 24th 2010 at 3:36:59 PM

[up]That's better, although the faces are still kinda small.

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DRCEQ Since: Oct, 2009
#17: Oct 24th 2010 at 7:22:11 PM

That One Piece pic needs a caption commenting on Robin being the Only Sane Man.

XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#18: Oct 30th 2010 at 7:01:39 AM

Could we just put it up and come up with a caption later?

AGroupie sick of it all from City of Angelic Devils Since: Oct, 2009
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#19: Jan 6th 2011 at 12:11:16 AM

I have a better idea: a pic of everyone running when the nuke sirens go off in Threads or The Day After.

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ThePope Since: Oct, 2010
#20: Jan 6th 2011 at 12:22:12 AM

Give me until tomorrow and I'll try to get the anime version so we don't have a giant caption box looming over everyone.

Or it might be better with it. Not sure.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#21: Jan 6th 2011 at 5:16:41 AM

Whoever put it up needs a smack upside the head.

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XyloGirl Um... Since: Oct, 2010
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#22: Jan 6th 2011 at 7:45:08 AM

[up] Sorry. Taken it down now.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#23: Jan 6th 2011 at 8:14:05 AM

I meant that whoever put it up didn't put it in the right place and didn't move it to the right. Images go at the top, and if there's a quote, they go on the right.

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ThePope Since: Oct, 2010
#24: Jan 6th 2011 at 9:18:55 AM

I'd say the anime version gets the job done better.

It seems not even ghost ships faze Robin.

Raso Cure Candy Since: Jul, 2009
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#25: Jan 6th 2011 at 9:21:53 AM

So what was wrong with my image? I think its much better than that one piece pic.

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