Dramatic Deadpan
A major announcement is made more dramatic by being said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Brevity, as the Real Life examples show, can be the soul of this trope. Ancient Sparta used it, making this Older Than Feudalism. To say that someone has a "Laconic Wit" is a reference to the Spartan tendency towards this; Sparta was (and is) located in the Greek region of Laconia.
Being the Brush
Take this scenario: Ricky the Eccentric Artist loves to paint. And he's just been commissioned to make a big painting of abstract art. So his apprentice, Justin, suggests bringing him his big brushes. But Ricky, on the other hand, wants to try something a little more, "creative". He then walks towards his giant white canvas, wearing nothing but his boxers. He then picks up his heavy paint can of paint,
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Episode 410: Episode 360 - Another Crab's Treasure May 14, 2024
