"How rude, eating muffins at a time like this!" ...or something like that That should be the 19th century version of "the cake is a lie".
edited 12th Apr '10 10:07:17 AM by JewelyJ
Theodore Roosevelt can slam a revolving door.
Theodore Roosevelt doesn't sleep. He waits.
When Theodore Roosevelt goes swimming, he doesn't get wet. Water gets Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt does not go hunting because "hunting" implies a chance of failure. Theodore Roosevelt goes killing.
Repeat ad nauseam.
edited 12th Apr '10 1:58:10 PM by SantosL.Halper
Constable! The victim was eviscerated with a blade through her corset.
It looks like our perpetrator...
(dons goggles)
... Ripped the bodice.
INDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!!!
edited 12th Apr '10 6:07:06 PM by lockonlockon
TVTropes Nuzlocke Thread. - Arceus Help Us All.GIST- Greater Internet Scoundrel Theory.
I think Sherlock Holmes is a truly smashing fellow. He catches ne'erdowells and doesn't fear anything.
What on Earth just happened? It appeared to be a wide-mouthed garden frog moment!
"Excuse me, Mr. Urchin, do you require some new pantaloons? Yours appear to have been chewed upon by a dog."
Victorians do it without... hold on, just what are you suggesting, dear boy? Have you no shame?
edited 12th Apr '10 7:11:50 PM by Headfullofimaginary

Imagine the Internet existed in its current form in the 19th century. What memes do you think would sprout?
EDIT: I've just notice the title of this thread says 'tropes'. It's supposed to be 'memes'.
{I changed it — Madrugada}}
For this evening's meal, I should like a simple dish of ground beef as prepared by that gentleman in Hamburg, with a side of cheese.
edited 14th Apr '10 11:50:14 AM by Madrugada
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