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WarJay77 (Troper Knight)
21st Mar, 2024 08:35:09 PM

What An Idiot is flame bait; it can't go to YMMV pages.

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Amonimus (Sergeant)
21st Mar, 2024 11:10:41 PM

You don't need permission to make changes, but it is good to ask if the placement would be correct, because it's not in this case.

TroperWall / WikiMagic Cleanup
Indigon Since: Apr, 2018
22nd Mar, 2024 03:56:30 AM

So should I put the WAI on the Western Animation WAI page. Also I notice that when I try to use the typical You'd Expect, Instead, The Result format the document has weird spacing issues.

  • What An Idiot: The episode 'Wrong Number' has Mr. Smith being called upon to serve as an ambassador to two warring species. He's given a special communication device and has been put on hold, claiming that the peace treaty talk will probably be happening soon. Chris feels impatient and wants to check out the communication device's features.
You'd Expect: For Chris to realize the importance of the mission and not touch the communicator unless it's absolutely necessary. If he really wants to the check out the device, he can do it when the peace talks are over.
Instead: He takes the device to school and immediately loses it because it looks identical to Mark's phone.
The Result: Earth is nearly decimated because of Chris's recklessness and Mark's confusion as to what's going on.
  • The episode 'Keep Your Eye on Nebulak' has Mr. Smith once again being called to be an ambassador, in the ball-sized planet Nebulak. He shrinks himself down and begins doing card tricks as that is one of the few ways to get the warring factions to communicate.
You'd Expect: Him to leave a note that specifically explains the importance of the situation, where he is, what he's doing, and what Nebulak is, so that the Busters know to keep the planet safe.
Instead: He leaves a vague note that doesn't explain the importance of the planet, and the Busters are left surprised when they learn that the ball they're watching is a small planet.
The Result: The Busters drop Nebulak repeatedly which screws up the peace talks, and lose the planet with it being confused for an alien's egg, and a regular bowling ball.

Edited by Indigon
Indigon Since: Apr, 2018
22nd Mar, 2024 03:56:47 AM

Thank you for clarification.

Amonimus (Sergeant)
22nd Mar, 2024 04:04:47 AM

The examples would go to a designated WhatAnIdiot.Monster Buster Club page. If you're unsure about the formatting, look up the formatting on other pages ex. anything at WhatAnIdiot.Western Animation

TroperWall / WikiMagic Cleanup
Twiddler MOD (On A Trope Odyssey)
22nd Mar, 2024 04:16:55 PM

No, it'd go to WhatAnIdiot.Western Animation M To R, and only be split off to its own subpage if it gets long enough.

Amonimus (Sergeant)
22nd Mar, 2024 04:42:41 PM

With just two examples, it can go to a more general page, yeah.

TroperWall / WikiMagic Cleanup
Indigon Since: Apr, 2018
22nd Mar, 2024 06:31:39 PM

How do I delete the page then?

Indigon Since: Apr, 2018
23rd Mar, 2024 01:32:06 PM

Ok. I added it to the list. Thank you both for your time, expertise and patience. I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused.

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