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shimaspawn MOD Since: May, 2010
27th Jan, 2011 09:03:13 PM

Just A Face And A Caption.

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TheInferno Since: Jul, 2010
28th Jan, 2011 06:40:24 AM

Usually means that it's just something that references someone using the trope (for example, if someone put just a picture of Edward Elric on Berserk Button, it would be Just A Face And A Caption). Of course, if the trope is Mismatched Eyes, it could just be a face and a caption without being Just A Face And A Caption.

Basically, if the page image is showing the trope, it's good, if it's not, it might be Just A Face And A Caption.

"The fact that your food can be made into makeshift bombs alarms the Hell out of me, Scrye." - Charlatan
tsstevens Since: Oct, 2010
28th Jan, 2011 12:30:12 PM

It's also just short of a bannable offense to use one.

I exaggerate, but really, it is not to be used. It's better to not use an image at all than have JAFAAC. Much better.

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SomeSortOfTroper Since: Jan, 2001
28th Jan, 2011 01:10:12 PM

We take an equally dim view of initialisms.

tsstevens Since: Oct, 2010
28th Jan, 2011 01:34:36 PM

So? The message was made loud and clear that JAFAAC is wrong. I highly doubt using hyperbole to do so is enough to cause people grief.

Currently reading up My Rule Fu Is Stronger Than Yours
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