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TheNerfGuy Since: Mar, 2011
2017-08-07 18:58:37

I think it is possible to subvert it. As an example: Character A assumes Character B has wet themselves due to a look of embarrassment on their faces after getting spooked all of a sudden. It turns out Character B's undies were dry all along and they were only embarrassed because they got scared.

That example does have parabombing in it, so at least remove that part. I'm not sure about the rest of it, though.

RaygunJustice Since: Jan, 2017
2017-08-07 19:16:22

What is parabombing, Nerfguy? The Tv Trope entry did not really explain things for me well? What would I change in this entry to remove parabombing?

Edited by RaygunJustice
TheNerfGuy Since: Mar, 2011
2017-08-07 19:30:57

Parabombing is when a troper adds parenthetical asides to an article. Courtesy link: Parabombing.

One of the moderators defined it as a sub-category of Natter since they function almost the same as second-level bullets that Natter usually takes the form of.

RaygunJustice Since: Jan, 2017
2017-08-07 20:12:34

Ah, I see.

Anyway, would you think this is an example of subversion?

TheNerfGuy Since: Mar, 2011
Candi Since: Aug, 2012
2017-08-08 00:51:31

Maybe the Is this an example thread?

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