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openWe Bee One Western Animation
An even more common trope in Western animation is a swarm of bees acting so perfectly in sync as a hive mind they can work together to form objects and pictures within seconds, often being weapons or people. Otherwise, they form an oval shape that still acts as one entity.
I thought this would have been easier to find.
openElders Voicing Elders Western Animation
The opposite trope to “Children Voicing Children”
When an elderly character in animation is actually voiced by a real elder. For Example:
(Courage) Eustache Bagge - Lionel Wilson (Adventure Time) Billy - Lou Forigno (Archer) Woodhouse - George Coe
Edited by StoucaopenThey can never be together again Western Animation
(i put western animation because simon and betty are the best example of this)
Imagine 2 lovers, with a long extended history overtime and in current day are distant because they are much different physical people from what they once was. They see each other often but these are their vastly different versions of themselves and if they work to try to go back to what they were or accept their new identities, it will never be the same. think Simon and Betty, like how even though they saw each other originally a couple times in Finn and Jakes time, but they now live as Betty looking at Ice King, or Simon looking at GOLB Betty. Think maybe even Sol Baguy and Jack-O, they still love each other, but Sol looking at the physical manifestation of his history as a gear kinda hurts over time and he has to accept that he wont see Aria again. Maybe even Sollux and Aradia, when Sollux was alive, Aradia wasnt. When Aradia was from god tier, Sollux was (half??????) dead. They exist in Homestuck^2 but are still distant a bit.
These are kinda different examples and idk how well they fit but im hoping this gives u and idea what im trying to ask
openThat thing where a cartoon song ends in a line sung in a much deeper voice? Western Animation
I've seen it a LOT. In a lot of cartoons there will be a musical number and at the end a super low voiced line. (Often with a side of Vocal Dissonance)
openAnimalistic Signatures Western Animation
It’s a common gag in animation where animals sign contracts and other documents with their paw prints, and the people holding the document just nonchalantly accept it. Lots of the time, they don’t even use ink. Some ink-like material just manifests under their paws. I’m dying to see the page for this…
open'It could only be YOU' Western Animation
Put simply: when a character realises who someone else is, based purely on their actions. Usually used for comedic purposes, but also for dramatic / badass moments too.
The two examples I have are from a Spider-Man comic, after Peter had been returned to his own body (post-'Superior Spider-Man'), and the Green Goblin realised it was him again because of a stupid joke Peter made. https://www.reddit.com/r/Spiderman/comments/qvwv11/okay_but_imagine_if_we_get_a_rehash_of_this_in/
The other, probably more well-known example, is from the Netflix 'Castlevania' series, when Trevor Belmont attacks Dracula by trying to punch him in the face. Dracula's reaction is to simply turn, completely unbothered by the attack, and realise that Trevor simply must be a Belmont, purely from his actions alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-Xj5d0IrI
Any idea if there's a trope for this? The specific version of a character realising who someone (usually the hero) is by observing their actions, and thinking 'of course, it could only be them! Nobody else could possibly be as stupid / ugly / arrogant', etc...
Edited by twofacetooopenWhat is a trope to describe a character that gets too much hype Western Animation
What the question asked. There's a character that only appeared in one episode for hardly any time at all that is considered popular with the fans (an Ensemble Dark Horse), with hardly any personality and gets a lot of merch over other characters.
openKiss = Instant Bravery Western Animation
When a character express fear or reluctance to a seemingly impossible task, his female friend kiss him on the cheek and instantly he becomes braver or does what task is.
openTattered clothing But the naught bits still covered Western Animation
When the clothes are torn to shreds but is still covers to be safe for work A type of Magic pants and clothing damage , the specifically the clothing is must still be tattered and frayed at the edges.
Both: barefoot, shirts and pants are frayed at edges. Females: midriff exposed , pants and shirt torn and sleeves gone. Males: no shirt
Examples
openCasting In-Universe, where the actor doesn't get the job Western Animation
In "Western Animation/Hoodwinked" Kirk Kirkkendall is an actor that tried to have a job from a lizard director. He throws an axe by accident, and his told they will call him (which means they actually won't). Though it's a subversion since he actually gets the job later.
Edited by Jet200openUnidentified Sibling Trope Western Animation
i think i can see a specific trope in children's shows such as
True and The Rainbow Kingdom, Wishenpoof, Gabby's Dollhouse, Abby Hatcher
where the main lead is a girl with a younger boy sidekick, with a goofy sibling dynamic. Can anyone please tell me if there is an existing name for this?
Edited by GILONopenThere's a trope about a Christmas Aesop. Western Animation
I watched a lot of Christmas specials and most of them have the same Aesop: "The true meaning of Christmas is not gifts, it's family" or any of its variations. I have nothing against this Aesop but I see him in so many specials that it seems like a trope to a certain extent.
openIn-Universe Version of Accidental Innuendo Western Animation
Is there a trope that describes the In-Universe version of Accidental Innuendo? Like, when someone says something that's meant to be innocent, but the other characters interpret it in other ways. I was thinking That Came Out Wrong, but that's when the character who said the statement acknowledges the dirty implications. What if they don't? Would it still be That Came Out Wrong? For example, in Gravity Falls, Mabel says that a statue that she made is made from her "blood, sweat, tears, and other fluids." The audience reacts in disgust, as "other fluids" could have multiple meanings. Mabel doesn't comment though. Is there a trope for this? Thank you!
openMagic Suitcase Western Animation
classic cartoon scene where a character opens a suitcase and pulls out luggage that is bigger than the suitcase itself (or even hides in the suitcase).
I know Toon Physics or Artistic License – Physics, but is there a more specific one?
openEncouraged to do it anyway Western Animation
When someone tells someone not to do something, but, in a twist of irony, it encourages them to do it anyway. For example, in one episode of South Park, there is an anti-smoking presentation, but it is incredibly cringy. The people delivering it tell the kids that if they avoid smoking, they will grow up to be just like them. Not wanting that, the four main boys immediately start to try smoking. Is there a trope for this? Thank you!
openFun With A Hospital Bed Western Animation
When someone plays with the buttons on a hospital bed, making the bed go up and down repeatedly. The bed will often malfunction and either launch the patient up in the air or fold together, crushing them. For example, Homer Simpson once played with the bed when he was in the hospital. Is there a trope for this? Thank you!
openCharacters Forced to Massage Gross Feet Western Animation
It's usually in an episode where a character is around their grandparents/old characters (at least that's where I found this trope as a child). It usually has a detailed close-up of a character's exaggeratedly gross feet while other characters react disgustedly to it, often cringing, but having to massage the feet anyways. Is there a name for this trope? It's been bugging me for years.
openFictional TV Show Plot Western Animation
The story is about fictional TV shows and involves the characters trying to watch it.
Example: Arthur "That's a Baby Show" Arthur wants to watch Dark Bunny, but ends up watching Love Ducks instead.
openWe Are Guilty As Well Western Animation
When a character is trying to keep a secret from their peers. They eventually find out, only to reveal that their peers also have similar secrets. For example, in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Shell of a Man," Mr. Krabs is meeting with some of his old navy buddies, but he doesn't want them to find out that he is not as tough as he used to be and that he has lost his shell. Eventually, it's revealed that his friends are also not as tough as they used to be and all reveal secrets about themselves. Another example is in The Amazing World of Gumball episode "The Fraud," where Principal Brown doesn't want the school to know that his diploma is fake. The school staff finds out, but it's revealed that all of them have also previously lied on their résumés.
Edited by cwallace135
In Disney's 1967 film adaptation of The Jungle Book, there is a scene where Baloo and Bagheera try rescuing Mowgli from King Louie and his band of monkeys. At one point, Baloo tries hitting one of the monkeys with a club, but inadvertently hits Bagheera on the head.
I wonder if we have any tropes based on the above example?
Edited by gjjones