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0 0Retcanon Artifact
When a newer work features some form of technology that didn't exist when the older work was created, but implies it was always there
0 1Put Me Up By Putting You Down
Characters try to compensate for low self-esteem by abusing others
1 2No Resume Inertia
What you\'ve done and know won\'t be considered
Created: 2012-01-18 12:29:12
0 2Background Character Mockery
Background characters are mocked in-universe.
Created: 2013-03-15 07:25:40
0 3Did Cthulhu Just Agree To Help Us?
The heroes ask the villain for help with something... and the villain obliges.
Created: 2013-04-04 06:31:49
0 0Indisposed Sidekick Fight
When sidekicks or minor supporting character contributes very little in brawls
Created: 2013-03-24 14:11:48
0 0Refusing to Stand Still
Do what you can when waiting for the hero
1 0Featured Artist Star
A song whose success is attributed to the guest star rather than the lead artist.
0 0Boss Battle Buff
Extra power given to the player during any/all boss battles
Created: 2013-03-31 18:48:19
1 0Rich Immortal
An immortal character's wealth helps them hide their longevity and gives them financial security
0 0Autopilot Agreement
Agreeing without paying attention to what you're agreeing to
Created: 2012-12-05 17:58:34
0 0Teens Are Social Butterflies
The tendency for television and films to depict teens as having absurdly active social lives.
0 1The Idiot and the brain
When a stupid character talks to his more intelligent brain.
Created: 2013-01-17 04:55:17
1 3Negative Fashion Sense
This character dresses like a Rummage Sale Reject, and they're fine with that.
Created: 2012-06-02 00:19:32
0 0Time Travel Trade
Someone goes back in time and someone from the past comes back in their place.
1 2Giant Enemy Body Part
Attack Of The Fifty Feet Whatever, with disembodied abominations.
Created: 2012-02-24 14:13:39
0 0Metamorphic Character
A character that is transformed several times in a story to progress plot or character development.
Created: 2013-03-28 17:28:40
A character that is transformed several times in a story to progress plot or character development.
Sponsor: illegalcheese Created: 2013-03-28 17:28:40 Last reply: 2013-03-30 13:24:35 by aurora369 View draft

0 0Dueling Incarnations
Two competing versions of a band (or other media property) exist simultaneously, each claiming legitimacy.
Created: 2013-03-26 14:46:49