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* FaceOfTheBand: Bob is the only member of The Tropes that most people can name.
* IAmTheBand: Of course, Bob does write and sing all the songs and plays lead guitar.
* FaceOfTheBand: Bob is the only member of The Tropes that most people can name.
* IAmTheBand: Of course, Bob does write and sing all the songs and plays lead guitar.
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** StupidCrooks: Even when they ''do'' pull off proper crimes, they make some really dumb mistakes doing so.
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!!! '''TheFamilyForTheWholeFamily vs. HarmlessVillain vs. MinionWithAnFInEvil vs. NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters:'''
* They're bad guys, but...
** TheFamilyForTheWholeFamily: They're too bumbling and incompetent to successfully hurt anyone.
** HarmlessVillain: Their idea of 'villainy' is laughably small.
** MinionWithAnFInEvil: They don't have any proper malice in them (to their boss' chagrin).
** NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters: They have just enough redeeming traits that you don't feel bad for liking them.
* They're bad guys, but...
** TheFamilyForTheWholeFamily: They're too bumbling and incompetent to successfully hurt anyone.
** HarmlessVillain: Their idea of 'villainy' is laughably small.
** MinionWithAnFInEvil: They don't have any proper malice in them (to their boss' chagrin).
** NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters: They have just enough redeeming traits that you don't feel bad for liking them.
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* When the audience...
** DesignatedEvil: ...disagrees that an action is bad.
** DesignatedMonkey: ...sympathises with an unlucky character when they're not supposed to.
** DesignatedVillain: ...disagrees that a character is a villian.
** DracoInLeatherPants: ...ignores that a character is evil because they like them.
** InformedWrongness: ...disagrees that a character is incorrect.
** JerkassWoobie: ...feels sorry for a character despite acknowledging that they're a jerk.
** KarmicOverkill: ...thinks a character's punishment was too much.
** RootingForTheEmpire: ...prefers the villain to the hero.
** StrawmanHasAPoint: ...agrees with a StrawCharacter.
** UnintentionallySympathetic: ...sympathises with someone they're not supposed to.
* When the audience...
** DesignatedEvil: ...disagrees that an action is bad.
** DesignatedMonkey: ...sympathises with an unlucky character when they're not supposed to.
** DesignatedVillain: ...disagrees that a character is a villian.
** DracoInLeatherPants: ...ignores that a character is evil because they like them.
** InformedWrongness: ...disagrees that a character is incorrect.
** JerkassWoobie: ...feels sorry for a character despite acknowledging that they're a jerk.
** KarmicOverkill: ...thinks a character's punishment was too much.
** RootingForTheEmpire: ...prefers the villain to the hero.
** StrawmanHasAPoint: ...agrees with a StrawCharacter.
** UnintentionallySympathetic: ...sympathises with someone they're not supposed to.
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!!! '''ExampleAsAThesis vs. SelfDemonstratingArticle:'''
* ExampleAsAThesis: See AliceAndBob. See Alice and Bob demonstrate an example of the trope. See actual definition following behind them.
* ExampleAsAThesis: See AliceAndBob. See Alice and Bob demonstrate an example of the trope. See actual definition following behind them.
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!!! '''ExampleAsAThesis '''Administrivia/ExampleAsAThesis vs. SelfDemonstratingArticle:'''
*ExampleAsAThesis: Administrivia/ExampleAsAThesis: See AliceAndBob. See Alice and Bob demonstrate an example of the trope. See actual definition following behind them.
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!!! '''ForgottenPhlebotinum '''ForgotAboutHisPowers vs. PlotInducedStupidity ForgottenPhlebotinum vs. HoldingBackThePhlebotinum vs. ItOnlyWorksOnce'''
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** ForgottenPhlebotinum: ...but they forgot to.
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.
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** ForgotAboutHisPowers:... but the character forgot they had the ability to do so.
** ForgottenPhlebotinum: ...butthey forgot to.
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.it's never mentioned ever again.
** ForgottenPhlebotinum: ...but
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.
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!!!'''EngineeredHeroics vs. HeroismAddict''':
* Someone saves people from a danger they created.
** EngineeredHeroics: The danger is faked.
** HeroismAddict: The danger is real.
* Someone saves people from a danger they created.
** EngineeredHeroics: The danger is faked.
** HeroismAddict: The danger is real.
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** RaceNameBasis: ...given name is ignored in favor of being referred to by its species.
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* RaceNameBasis: Another character calling either Judy or Bugs "Rabbit".
* RaceNameBasis: Another character calling either Judy or Bugs "Rabbit".
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!!! '''DreamCrushingHandicap vs. GiftedlyBad vs. HighHopesZeroTalent vs. ICouldaBeenAContender'''
* A character cannot achieve his life's ambition because of:
** DreamCrushingHandicap: A physical handicap.
** HighHopesZeroTalent: Utter, nigh-incurable incompetence.
*** GiftedlyBad: But that incompetence comes out the other side as SoBadItsGood.
** ICouldaBeenAContender: Circumstances that kept him from getting his big break.
* A character cannot achieve his life's ambition because of:
** DreamCrushingHandicap: A physical handicap.
** HighHopesZeroTalent: Utter, nigh-incurable incompetence.
*** GiftedlyBad: But that incompetence comes out the other side as SoBadItsGood.
** ICouldaBeenAContender: Circumstances that kept him from getting his big break.
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** DestructoNookie: ...make love so vly they smash their surroundings.
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** DestructoNookie: ...make love so vly violently they smash their surroundings.
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!!! '''ForcedTransformation vs TransformationHorror''':
* ForcedTransformation : Bob is freaking out because Alice the witch turned him into a bunny.
* TransformationHorror: ''Alice'' is freaking out because she forgot to look away while it happened.
* ForcedTransformation : Bob is freaking out because Alice the witch turned him into a bunny.
* TransformationHorror: ''Alice'' is freaking out because she forgot to look away while it happened.
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!!! '''FlyingDutchman vs. WalkingTheEarth'''
* Character travels endlessly with nowhere to call home...
** FlyingDutchman: Because of their curse.
** WalkingTheEarth: By choice.
* Character travels endlessly with nowhere to call home...
** FlyingDutchman: Because of their curse.
** WalkingTheEarth: By choice.
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** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
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** DieForOurShip: ...the Bailey/Cedar fandom wishes Alex would die.hates Alex.
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!!! '''DeathOfTheHypotenuse''' vs. '''DieForOurShip''' vs. '''MurderTheHypotenuse'''
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
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!!! '''DeathOfTheHypotenuse''' vs. '''DieForOurShip''' vs. '''MurderTheHypotenuse'''
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
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!!! '''DeathOfTheHypotenuse''' vs. '''DieForOurShip''' vs. '''MurderTheHypotenuse'''
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
* Alex is "in the way" of Bailey getting together with Cedar, and as a result...
** DeathOfTheHypotenuse: ...Alex dies in the story.
** DieForOurShip: ...the fandom wishes Alex would die.
** MurderTheHypotenuse: ...Bailey tries to kill Alex.
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!!! '''Discontinuity: CanonDiscontinuity vs. FanonDiscontinuity vs. DorkAge vs. {{Retcon}}'''
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!!! '''Discontinuity: CanonDiscontinuity vs. FanonDiscontinuity vs. DorkAge AudienceAlienatingEra vs. {{Retcon}}'''
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** DorkAge: ...AudienceAlienatingEra: ...We don't like to talk about that.
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!!! '''FunnyAneurysmMoment vs. HilariousInHindsight vs. HarsherInHindsight vs. {{Narm}}:'''
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.
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!!! '''FunnyAneurysmMoment vs. HilariousInHindsight '''HilariousInHindsight vs. HarsherInHindsight vs. {{Narm}}:'''
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.{{Narm}}:'''
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.
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* HarsherInHindsight: Serious now, really serious later.
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* HarsherInHindsight: Serious Might or might not be funny now, really incredibly serious later.
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!!! '''{{Foil}} vs. MirrorCharacter'''
* A character's traits are highlighted by another character's...
** {{Foil}}: ...differences.
** MirrorCharacter: ...similarities.
* A character's traits are highlighted by another character's...
** {{Foil}}: ...differences.
** MirrorCharacter: ...similarities.
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!!! '''DualBoss vs. FlunkyBoss vs. WolfpackBoss'''
* A boss battle involves multiple targets.
** DualBoss: Each one is strong enough to be its own boss.
** FlunkyBoss: It's one strong enemy with a group of weaker minions.
** WolfpackBoss: Each one isn't too hard in isolation, but they can overwhelm you with a numbers advantage.
* A boss battle involves multiple targets.
** DualBoss: Each one is strong enough to be its own boss.
** FlunkyBoss: It's one strong enemy with a group of weaker minions.
** WolfpackBoss: Each one isn't too hard in isolation, but they can overwhelm you with a numbers advantage.
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!!! '''FirstEpisodeTwist vs. ItWasHisSled vs. LateArrivalSpoiler:'''
* The twist is remembered...
** ItWasHisSled: by everyone.
** LateArrivalSpoiler: by official sources.
** FirstEpisodeTwist: because it kicks off the story.
* The twist is remembered...
** ItWasHisSled: by everyone.
** LateArrivalSpoiler: by official sources.
** FirstEpisodeTwist: because it kicks off the story.
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* JustYouMeAndMyGuards: 1-on-1 fight is interrupted by one side's soldiers.
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* JustYouMeAndMyGuards: 1-on-1 fight is interrupted by one side's soldiers.subverted when reinforcements are called in.
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!!!'''EnemySummoner vs. FlunkyBoss vs. MookMaker'''
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* FlunkyBoss: Strong enemy calls in weaker minions to help.
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* FlunkyBoss: Strong enemy calls is accompanied by/calls in weaker minions to help.minions.
* JustYouMeAndMyGuards: 1-on-1 fight is interrupted by one side's soldiers.
* JustYouMeAndMyGuards: 1-on-1 fight is interrupted by one side's soldiers.
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!!!'''EnemySummoner vs. FlunkyBoss vs. MookMaker'''
* EnemySummoner: Can fight on its own, but also can summon help.
* FlunkyBoss: Strong enemy calls in weaker minions to help.
* MookMaker: Does nothing ''but'' summon enemies.
* EnemySummoner: Can fight on its own, but also can summon help.
* FlunkyBoss: Strong enemy calls in weaker minions to help.
* MookMaker: Does nothing ''but'' summon enemies.
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!!!'''EngineeredHeroics vs. HeroismAddict''':
* Someone saves people from a danger they created.
** EngineeredHeroics: The danger is faked.
** HeroismAddict: The danger is real.
* Someone saves people from a danger they created.
** EngineeredHeroics: The danger is faked.
** HeroismAddict: The danger is real.
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!!! '''ADogNamedDog vs. ALizardNamedLiz vs. RaceNameBasis vs. SpeciesSurname'''
* An animal whose...
** ADogNamedDog: ...species is their name (e.g., [[Literature/WinnieThePooh Rab]][[Franchise/WinnieThePooh bit]]).
** ALizardNamedLiz: ...given name is based on a characteristic of and/or a pun on their species (e.g., [[WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}} Judy Hopps]]).
** SpeciesSurname: ...species is their '''last''' name (e.g., WesternAnimation/BugsBunny).
Not to be confused with:
* RaceNameBasis: Another character calling either Judy or Bugs "Rabbit".
* An animal whose...
** ADogNamedDog: ...species is their name (e.g., [[Literature/WinnieThePooh Rab]][[Franchise/WinnieThePooh bit]]).
** ALizardNamedLiz: ...given name is based on a characteristic of and/or a pun on their species (e.g., [[WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}} Judy Hopps]]).
** SpeciesSurname: ...species is their '''last''' name (e.g., WesternAnimation/BugsBunny).
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* RaceNameBasis: Another character calling either Judy or Bugs "Rabbit".
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!!! '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''' vs. '''InterrogationByVandalism''' vs. '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''' vs. '''PerpSweating''' vs. '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''' vs. '''TortureForFunAndInformation''':
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!!! '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''' vs. '''InterrogationByVandalism''' vs. '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''' '''JackBauerInterrogationTechnique''' vs. '''PerpSweating''' vs. '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''' vs. '''TortureForFunAndInformation''':
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** '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''': Psychological torture.
** '''InterrogationByVandalism''': Breaking their stuff until they talk.
** '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''': Physical torture.
** '''PerpSweating''': Less-malicious psychological treatment (a big light in the face is a favourite).
** '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''': ...Oh yeah, shouldn't we have asked for information at some point?
** '''TortureForFunAndInformation''': Really creative means.
** '''InterrogationByVandalism''': Breaking their stuff until they talk.
** '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''': Physical torture.
** '''PerpSweating''': Less-malicious psychological treatment (a big light in the face is a favourite).
** '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''': ...Oh yeah, shouldn't we have asked for information at some point?
** '''TortureForFunAndInformation''': Really creative means.
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** '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''': EnhancedInterrogationTechniques: Psychological torture.
**'''InterrogationByVandalism''': InterrogationByVandalism: Breaking their stuff until they talk.
**'''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''': JackBauerInterrogationTechnique: Physical torture.
**'''PerpSweating''': PerpSweating: Less-malicious psychological treatment (a big light in the face is a favourite).
**'''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''': ...TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater: ...Oh yeah, shouldn't we have asked for information at some point?
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* Extracting information by...
** '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''': Psychological torture.
** '''InterrogationByVandalism''': Breaking their stuff until they talk.
** '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''': Physical torture.
** '''PerpSweating''': Less-malicious psychological treatment (a big light in the face is a favourite).
** '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''': ...Oh yeah, shouldn't we have asked for information at some point?
** '''TortureForFunAndInformation''': Really creative means.
* Extracting information by...
** '''EnhancedInterrogationTechniques''': Psychological torture.
** '''InterrogationByVandalism''': Breaking their stuff until they talk.
** '''JackBauerInvestigationTechnique''': Physical torture.
** '''PerpSweating''': Less-malicious psychological treatment (a big light in the face is a favourite).
** '''TortureFirstAskQuestionsLater''': ...Oh yeah, shouldn't we have asked for information at some point?
** '''TortureForFunAndInformation''': Really creative means.
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!!! '''{{Fanfic}}''' vs '''FanWorks''':
Works based on someone else's IP...
* {{Fanfic}}: ...specifically, the text-based ones.
* FanWorks: ...all of them, regardless of medium.
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* {{Fanfic}}: ...specifically, the text-based ones.
* FanWorks: ...all of them, regardless of medium.
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!!! '''DeadPersonConversation vs. MummiesAtTheDinnerTable vs. OfCorpseHesAlive vs. PleaseWakeUp vs. TalkingToTheDead'''
* He's not ''really'' dead as long as...
** DeadPersonConversation: ...he talks to us from the afterlife.
** MummiesAtTheDinnerTable: ...I say he's just resting.
** OfCorpseHesAlive: ...I don't get caught pulling the strings.
** PleaseWakeUp: ...I keep crying and nudging him.
** TalkingToTheDead: ... I talk to him, even if he's not there to listen.
!!! '''DeathbringerTheAdorable vs. FluffyTheTerrible'''
* DeathbringerTheAdorable: Scary name but harmless.
* FluffyTheTerrible: Cute name but dangerous.
!!! '''DeathByMocking vs. DoNotTauntCthulhu vs. LetsMockTheMonsters'''
* DeathByMocking: Generalized taunting will get you killed.
* DoNotTauntCthulhu: Taunting the villain or monster will get you killed.
* LetsMockTheMonsters: Making fun of silly-looking monsters is fine.
!!! '''DeathIsCheap vs. DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist vs. FirstLawOfResurrection vs. ResurrectiveImmortality vs. StayingAlive'''
* A character keeps returning to life:
** DeathIsCheap: Because the series makes resurrection easy.
** DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Because the game doesn't really punish you for dying.
** FirstLawOfResurrection: Because the writer was determined to keep them in the plot.
** ResurrectiveImmortality: Because it's their explicitly-stated power.
** StayingAlive: Because they have secret ways to get around dying.
!!! '''DecapitationRequired vs. DepletedPhlebotinumShells vs. ImmortalBreaker vs. MortalityEnsues'''
* How do you dispose of an undying being?
** DecapitationRequired: Deal it an injury there's no regenerating from (can also appear as the ChunkySalsaRule).
** DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Weaponise a substance or property that hurts it.
** ImmortalBreaker: Acquire a weapon that ignores immortality.
** MortalityEnsues: Remove its undying-[[BuffySpeak ness]], then kill by normal means.
!!! '''DecemberDecemberRomance vs. GrowOldWithMe'''
* DecemberDecemberRomance: Elderly characters fall in love.
* GrowOldWithMe: Couple has a long-lasting relationship.
!!!'''DefaceOfTheMoon vs. DetonationMoon'''
* DefaceOfTheMoon: The Moon is damaged by someone to make a point.
* DetonationMoon: The Moon is simply destroyed.
!!! '''{{Defictionalization}} vs. TheRedStapler vs. ProductPlacement:'''
* A product appears in a work of fiction that is:
** {{Defictionalization}}: Originally fictional, but due to fan demand it later becomes a real product.
** TheRedStapler: Real and receives an unexpected boost in sales/popularity due to appearance on-screen.
** ProductPlacement: Real and is intentionally featured in the hopes it will boost sales/popularity.
!!! '''DemonicSpiders vs. GoddamnedBats''':
* Annoying, hard-to-kill/avoid video game monsters that are:
** DemonicSpiders: Deadly.
** GoddamnedBats: Not deadly.
!!! '''DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment vs. ShapedLikeItself''':
* ShapedLikeItself: Explanatory statement that is at the same time a description.
* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: A description that is repetitive, possibly humorous, repetitive, and repetitive.
!!! '''DestructoNookie vs.SlapSlapKiss vs. KissKissSlap''':
* Two people who're hostile, yet romantically attracted...
** DestructoNookie: ...make love so vly they smash their surroundings.
** KissKissSlap: ...are showing each other affection until one or both suddenly becomes hostile.
** SlapSlapKiss: ...are being hostile to one another until they suddenly become affectionate.
!!! '''TheDeterminator vs. ImplacableMan vs. TheJuggernaut vs. PerpetualMotionMonster''':
* Alice keeps chasing Bob...
** TheDeterminator: ...despite hunger, dehydration, and a broken arm, simply because she's ''pissed.''
** ImplacableMan: ...because she's an indestructible robot following her programming.
** TheJuggernaut: ...because there's no blockade she can't break through.
** PerpetualMotionMonster: ...because she never has to stop.
!!! '''DeusExNukina vs. NuclearOption vs. NuclearWeaponsTaboo vs. NukeEm vs. YouNukeEm'''
* Nukes are...
** DeusExNukina: Used in unrealistic ways to crank up the drama.
** NuclearOption: Used as an absolute last resort when all else has failed.
** NuclearWeaponsTaboo: Substituted with a weapon that's just as destructive.
** NukeEm: Used frequently, recklesly and exclusively to almost anything else.
** YouNukeEm: Used whenever the player in a video game feels like using them.
!!! '''DieForOurShip vs. ShipToShipCombat''':
* Shipper fights for their OTP...
** DieForOurShip: by destroying characters in the way.
** ShipToShipCombat: by destroying other fans in the way.
!!! '''DieselPunk vs. RaygunGothic:'''
* RaygunGothic: How sci-fi artists of the 20's through the 50's imagined the future would look.
* DieselPunk: How sci-fi authors of today imagine the 20's through the 50's could have gone if our grandparents had more AppliedPhlebotinum.
!!! '''DirtyCoward vs. KnowWhenToFoldEm vs. ScrewThisImOuttaHere:'''
* Character flees the challenge...
** DirtyCoward: Because they're a scumbag who only cares for themselves.
** KnowWhenToFoldEm: Because it's the best course of action.
** ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Because they can't handle this situation anymore.
!!! '''DiscOneFinalBoss vs. StarterVillain'''
* DiscOneFinalBoss: The BigBad is beaten early, and another villain fills the role.
* StarterVillain: Villain that's a warm-up for TheHero prior to facing the BigBad.
!!! '''Discontinuity: CanonDiscontinuity vs. FanonDiscontinuity vs. DorkAge vs. {{Retcon}}'''
* Something happened in a show, but...
** CanonDiscontinuity: ...WordOfGod says it didn't happen.
** FanonDiscontinuity: ...The fans pretend it didn't happen.
** DorkAge: ...We don't like to talk about that.
** {{Retcon}}: ...It was changed so that it happened differently.
!!! '''DiscreditedTrope vs. DeadHorseTrope vs. ForgottenTrope vs. UndeadHorseTrope vs. DeadUnicornTrope'''
* DiscreditedTrope: That trope is hardly played straight anymore.
* DeadHorseTrope: A trope is never played straight anymore.
* ForgottenTrope: A trope isn't even heard of anymore.
* UndeadHorseTrope: A trope that refuses to die.
* DeadUnicornTrope: A trope never was played straight to begin with.
!!! '''DisneyDeath vs. HesJustHiding vs. NeverSayDie''':
* DisneyDeath: You think he's dead, but he's not.
* HesJustHiding: You assume he isn't dead.
* NeverSayDie: No one really dies.
!!! '''DisposableVagrant vs. KillThePoor''':
* Killing poor people because...
** DisposableVagrant: ...no one would notice them being gone.
** KillThePoor: ...they're poor.
!!! '''DitzyGenius vs. GeniusDitz''':
* DitzyGenius: Smart person who does dumb things when they stop paying attention.
* GeniusDitz: Dumb person who becomes ''amazing'' when in a certain element.
!!! '''DolledUpInstallment vs. InNameOnly''':
* Something in an existing franchise...
** DolledUpInstallment: ...began unrelated, but was changed to fit in.
** InNameOnly: ...began related, but then they changed everything.
!!! '''DoWrongRight vs EvenEvilHasStandards vs PragmaticVillainy'''
* TheDragon won't gun down these unarmed civilians when given the order...
** DoWrongRight: ...because [[ItWorksBetterWithBullets he has to reload first]].
** EvenEvilHasStandards: ...because it's wrong.
** PragmaticVillainy: ...because he can use hostages.
!!! '''DragonAscendant vs. TheStarscream'''
* TheDragon replaces his master because...
** DragonAscendant: ... the heroes defeated him.
** TheStarscream: ...''he'' killed him.
!!!'''DullSurprise vs. FlatJoy vs. ThatMakesMeFeelAngry'''
* DullSurprise: Actor's flat delivery undermines emotional expression.
* FlatJoy: Character speaks flatly to either be sarcastic or downplay emotional expression.
* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: Character explains what they're feeling, usually out of unfamiliarity with normal emotional expression.
!!!'''DumbIsGood vs GoodIsDumb'''
* A good person is stupid, or at least more stupid than he used to be. Which came first?
** DumbIsGood: The stupidity.
** GoodIsDumb: The goodness.
!!!'''DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans vs ToCreateAPlaygroundForEvil'''
* The villain wants to create...
** DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans: An oppressive, soul-crushing society.
** ToCreateAPlaygroundForEvil: A world of chaos where the most brutal always win.
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[[folder:E]]
!!! '''EarlyBirdBoss vs WakeUpCallBoss vs WarmUpBoss''':
* You can't beat this guy because:
** EarlyBirdBoss: You ''don't have'' your advanced skills.
** WakeUpCallBoss: You haven't practiced your advanced skills.
** WarmUpBoss: You haven't practiced your ''basic'' skills.
!!! '''EarthShatteringKaboom vs. TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt''':
* The world is destroyed...
** EarthShatteringKaboom: ...literally.
** TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt: ...metaphorically.
!!! '''EasilyForgiven vs. GetOutOfJailFreeCard vs. KarmaHoudini''' :
* EasilyForgiven: We forgive you.
* GetOutOfJailFreeCard: We forgive you because...HandWave.
* KarmaHoudini: Karma forgives you.
!!! '''EndlessGame vs. GameOver vs. {{Unwinnable}}:'''
* Oops! You lose!:
** EndlessGame: The game was only about ScoringPoints, how many did you get?
** GameOver: You ran out of lives/whatever and can't continue playing.
** {{Unwinnable}}: And you may not know you lost for a while, since you can keep playing...
!!! '''EndOfAnAge vs. {{Gotterdammerung}} vs. HereThereWereDragons vs. TheMagicGoesAway:'''
* An age gives way to another, and the story...
** EndOfAnAge: ...describes the feeling of loss.
** {{Gotterdammerung}}: ...describes the violent upheaval that ended the reign of the old gods.
** HereThereWereDragons: ...contrasts the magical past with the mundane present.
** TheMagicGoesAway: ...gives an account of what caused the end of the old age.
!!! '''EnemyWithout vs. LiteralSplitPersonality''':
* EnemyWithout: Copy derived from original.
* LiteralSplitPersonality: Original split into two identical parts.
!!! '''EpilepticTrees vs. EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory vs. WildMassGuessing''':
* EpilepticTrees: Speculating on what happened or will happen.
* EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory: Speculating on what it means or represents.
* WildMassGuessing: Where Tropers can share both.
!!! '''EternalRecurrence vs. GroundhogDayLoop vs. HistoryRepeats''':
* The same things keep happening because...
** GroundhogDayLoop: Time is stuck in a loop.
** HistoryRepeats: The behaviour of living beings follows recurrent trends.
*** EternalRecurrence: ...Even regarding armageddons.
!!! '''EvenBeggarsWontChooseIt vs. EveryoneHasStandards'''
* EvenBeggarsWontChooseIt: Focuses on poor quality of thing being chosen.
* EveryoneHasStandards: Focuses on person not choosing something because it's against their personal guidelines.
!!! '''EvilTaintedThePlace vs. FisherKing vs IndianBurialGround vs. LeakingCanOfEvil:'''
* A place corroded by the wickedness:
** EvilTaintedThePlace: Of the being who lived there ages ago.
** FisherKing: Of the current ruler.
** IndianBurialGround: Of the being still actively haunting the place.
** LeakingCanOfEvil: Of the being sealed away in the vicinity.
!!! '''EvilTwin vs. EvilCounterpart vs. EvilKnockoff vs. CriminalDoppelganger:'''
* EvilTwin: Evil identical twin.
* EvilCounterpart: Evil version of the hero.
* EvilKnockoff: Evil copy of a hero, working for the villain.
* CriminalDoppelganger: Evil IdenticalStranger.
!!! '''ExactWords vs. LoopholeAbuse vs. NotTheIntendedUse:'''
* Gaming the system by:
** ExactWords: Exploiting the precise words used.
** LoopholeAbuse: Finding gaps that there's no rule for.
** NotTheIntendedUse: Creative applications of things the rules ''do'' allow.
!!! '''ExampleAsAThesis vs. SelfDemonstratingArticle:'''
* ExampleAsAThesis: See AliceAndBob. See Alice and Bob demonstrate an example of the trope. See actual definition following behind them.
* SelfDemonstratingArticle: Somebody forgot their punctuation marks when describing NoPunctuationPeriod.
!!! '''ExaggeratedTrope vs. LogicalExtreme:'''
* ExaggeratedTrope: Trope is taken to silly extents.
* LogicalExtreme: Trope is taken to a dramatic-but-still-possible level.
!!! '''ExpositoryHairstyleChange vs. ImportantHaircut vs. GoodHairEvilHair:'''
* A personality change is indicated by...
** ExpositoryHairstyleChange: ...a change in hairstyle.
** ImportantHaircut: ...the act of cutting the hair.
*** GoodHairEvilHair: The change is specifically a HeelFaceTurn or FaceHeelTurn.
!!! '''ExpospeakGag vs. LaymansTerms''':
* ExpospeakGag: Simple concept made complex.
* LaymansTerms: Complex concept made simple.
!!! '''TheExtremistWasRight vs. NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist vs. VillainHasAPoint vs. WellIntentionedExtremist''':
* WellIntentionedExtremist: Villain wants to do good by bad means.
** TheExtremistWasRight: ...And it genuinely works.
** NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist: ...Psyche! It's just for their own personal gain!
* VillainHasAPoint: Villain may not want to do any form of good, but their assessment of the situation has striking accuracies.
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!!! '''FaceOfTheBand vs. IAmTheBand''':
* FaceOfTheBand: Bob is the only member of The Tropes that most people can name.
* IAmTheBand: Of course, Bob does write and sing all the songs and plays lead guitar.
!!! '''FailureHero vs. InvincibleHero vs. ShowyInvincibleHero '''
* FailureHero: ...can do no right, so the story sucks.
* InvincibleHero: ...can do no wrong, so the story sucks.
* ShowyInvincibleHero: ...can do no wrong, and that's the point of the story.
!!! '''FakeShemp vs. TheOtherDarrin vs. TheOtherMarty vs. PoorMansSubstitute vs. SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute YouLookFamiliar:'''
* FakeShemp: Actor isn't available, blur the face of their character.
* TheOtherDarrin: Actor leaves role, other actor replaces them.
* TheOtherMarty: Actor leaves role, scenes are re-shot with their replacement actor.
* PoorMansSubstitute: Actor isn't available, get me someone cheaper and close enough.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Character must be removed, new character entering is ''almost'' exactly the same.
* YouLookFamiliar: Actor leaves role, takes up other character in same show.
!!! '''FakeUltimateHero vs. MilesGloriosus''':
* FakeUltimateHero: They think he did hero stuff, but he didn't...
** MilesGloriosus: ...because he's a coward with a brave facade.
!!! '''FamilyVersusCareer vs. NeverASelfMadeWoman'''
* FamilyVersusCareer: A character (usually a woman) is presented a choice between their career and their family.
* NeverASelfMadeWoman: In many works, female characters tend to be notable male characters' wives/girlfriends/daughters/mothers/sisters.
!!! '''FanDislikedExplanation vs. TheUnreveal vs. VoodooShark'''
* FanDislikedExplanation: Fandom rejects the explanation of a plot point.
* TheUnreveal: Plot point is never explained.
* VoodooShark: Plot point's explanation generates more questions.
!!! '''FanDumb vs. BrokenBase vs. TheyChangedItNowItSucks vs. UnpleasableFanbase''':
* FanDumb: Annoying fans.
* BrokenBase: Annoying fans who can't agree with each other.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Annoying fans who don't like change.
* UnpleasableFanbase: Annoying fans who can't be pleased.
!!! '''FantasticAesop vs. SpaceWhaleAesop''':
* FantasticAesop: Don't do this thing, even though you can't do it anyway.
* SpaceWhaleAesop: Don't do this thing, or something that can't happen will happen.
!!! '''FantasticDrug vs. GRatedDrug vs. ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin''':
* The "drug" that a character is addicted to is...
** FantasticDrug: Not even a real substance.
** GRatedDrug: A comparatively mild drug.
** ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin: Real, but not a drug.
!!! '''FateWorseThanDeath''' vs. '''AndIMustScream'''
* FateWorseThanDeath: The Fate itself.
* AndIMustScream: The Fate itself...without end.
!!! '''FanDisservice vs. FetishRetardant:'''
* FanDisservice: You win at unsexy.
* FetishRetardant: You fail at sexy.
!!! '''FightingClown vs. JokeCharacter vs. LethalJokeCharacter'''
* FightingClown: Silly-looking but balanced.
* JokeCharacter: Silly and weak.
* LethalJokeCharacter: Silly and weak... most of the time.
!!! '''{{Filler}} vs. {{Padding}} vs. WackyWaysideTribe''':
* {{Filler}}: Additional side stories unimportant to the main plot arc.
* {{Padding}}: Additional material added to the main plot to stretch the length.
* WackyWaysideTribe: Additional obstacles added to the main plot to give the characters a hard time.
!!! '''TheFilmOfTheBook vs. TheMovie vs. {{Novelization}}:'''
* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''Book: The Movie''.
* {{Novelization}}: ''Movie: The Book''.
* TheMovie: ''TV Show: The Movie''.
!!! '''TheFilmOfTheSeries vs. TheMovie vs. NonSerialMovie:'''
* TheFilmOfTheSeries: Different cast.
* TheMovie: Same cast, in continuity.
* NonSerialMovie: Same cast, not in continuity.
!!! '''FlashbackBPlot vs. FramingDevice'''
* FlashbackBPlot: Two parallel stories of a character, past and present.
* FramingDevice: Character recounts a story.
!!! '''FlatEarthAtheist vs. NayTheist:'''
* FlatEarthAtheist: Says gods don't exist in a setting where they do.
* NayTheist: Believes in gods but won't worship them.
!!! '''FlipFlopOfGod vs. ShrugOfGod vs. TheWalrusWasPaul vs. WordOfGod'''
* The answer to the fan's question is...
** WordOfGod: ...Character X.
** FlipFlopOfGod: ...Character X. No, it's Y. No, wait...
** ShrugOfGod: ...forty-two?
** TheWalrusWasPaul: [[MindScrew complete nonsense]].
!!! '''ForgottenPhlebotinum vs. PlotInducedStupidity vs. HoldingBackThePhlebotinum vs. ItOnlyWorksOnce'''
* A gimmick could have been reused...
** ForgottenPhlebotinum: ...but they forgot to.
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.
** HoldingBackThePhlebotinum: ...but it won't work now.
** ItOnlyWorksOnce: ...but it's used up.
!!! '''ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself vs. YourCostumeNeedsWork''':
* [[WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}} Goliath]] is going to a Halloween party...
** ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself: ...because it's the only time of year he can be seen in public.
** YourCostumeNeedsWork: ...and people tell him his wings look fake.
!!! '''ForeignCussWord vs. UnusualEuphemism vs. PardonMyKlingon'''
* Profanity is replaced by...
** ForeignCussWord: ...the same word in a different language.
** UnusualEuphemism: ...a made-up "slang" phrase.
** PardonMyKlingon: ...a ForeignCussWord '''[-[[RecycledINSPACE FROM SPACE!]]-]'''
!!! '''{{Foreshadowing}} vs. RewatchBonus'''
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Teases/provides indication of later events. Easier to spot retroactively.
* RewatchBonus: Has meaning first time, has additional meaning second time.
!!! '''FragileSpeedster vs. GlassCannon vs. SquishyWizard'''
* Can't take a punch, but...
** FragileSpeedster: ...is very fast.
** GlassCannon: ...sure can deal it out.
** SquishyWizard: ...can do cool stuff with magic.
!!! '''FreakyFridayFlip vs. PersonalitySwap'''
* Due to some weird event, Alice and Carol discover that they have swapped...
** FreakyFridayFlip: ...minds/souls (Alice is completely in Carol's body).
** PersonalitySwap: ...personality traits (Alice is still Alice, but reacts like Carol would).
!!! '''FridgeBrilliance vs. FridgeHorror vs. FridgeLogic:'''
* When you think about a certain aspect of a show you just watched, you realize...
** FridgeBrilliance: ...just how clever it actually was.
** FridgeHorror: ...just how horrible it would be.
** FridgeLogic: ...it made no sense whatsoever.
!!! '''FriendInTheBlackMarket vs. HonestJohnsDealership''':
* You need to get something that's almost impossible to find so you go to a guy who...
** FriendInTheBlackMarket: ...sells you the real thing, just at a higher cost than usual.
** HonestJohnsDealership: ...sells you substandard items.
!!! '''FromNobodyToNightmare vs. MagikarpPower vs. MalignantPlotTumor vs. NotSoHarmlessVillain''':
* This guy just became a serious and important threat. We didn't do anything about him earlier because...
** FromNobodyToNightmare: ...we had no idea who he was.
** MagikarpPower: ...he was the smallest and weakest person on their team.
** MalignantPlotTumor: ...he looked like a small-timer, and we had bigger issues.
** NotSoHarmlessVillain: ...he looked like/was an idiot, so we didn't take him seriously.
!!! '''FullCircleRevolution''' vs '''MeetTheNewBoss''':
* The new enemy is just the same as...
** FullCircleRevolution: ...the one they were trying to depose.
** MeetTheNewBoss: ...the one we vanquished last season.
!!! '''FunbagAirbag vs. MarshmallowHell'''
* Bob meets Alice's generous bosom face-first because of...
** FunbagAirbag: ...a collision.
** MarshmallowHell: ...a hug.
!!! '''FunnyAneurysmMoment vs. HilariousInHindsight vs. HarsherInHindsight vs. {{Narm}}:'''
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.
* HilariousInHindsight: Might or might not be funny now, funny later.
* HarsherInHindsight: Serious now, really serious later.
* {{Narm}}: Serious intent, but draws humorous reactions.
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[[folder:D]]
!!! '''DeadPersonConversation vs. MummiesAtTheDinnerTable vs. OfCorpseHesAlive vs. PleaseWakeUp vs. TalkingToTheDead'''
* He's not ''really'' dead as long as...
** DeadPersonConversation: ...he talks to us from the afterlife.
** MummiesAtTheDinnerTable: ...I say he's just resting.
** OfCorpseHesAlive: ...I don't get caught pulling the strings.
** PleaseWakeUp: ...I keep crying and nudging him.
** TalkingToTheDead: ... I talk to him, even if he's not there to listen.
!!! '''DeathbringerTheAdorable vs. FluffyTheTerrible'''
* DeathbringerTheAdorable: Scary name but harmless.
* FluffyTheTerrible: Cute name but dangerous.
!!! '''DeathByMocking vs. DoNotTauntCthulhu vs. LetsMockTheMonsters'''
* DeathByMocking: Generalized taunting will get you killed.
* DoNotTauntCthulhu: Taunting the villain or monster will get you killed.
* LetsMockTheMonsters: Making fun of silly-looking monsters is fine.
!!! '''DeathIsCheap vs. DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist vs. FirstLawOfResurrection vs. ResurrectiveImmortality vs. StayingAlive'''
* A character keeps returning to life:
** DeathIsCheap: Because the series makes resurrection easy.
** DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Because the game doesn't really punish you for dying.
** FirstLawOfResurrection: Because the writer was determined to keep them in the plot.
** ResurrectiveImmortality: Because it's their explicitly-stated power.
** StayingAlive: Because they have secret ways to get around dying.
!!! '''DecapitationRequired vs. DepletedPhlebotinumShells vs. ImmortalBreaker vs. MortalityEnsues'''
* How do you dispose of an undying being?
** DecapitationRequired: Deal it an injury there's no regenerating from (can also appear as the ChunkySalsaRule).
** DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Weaponise a substance or property that hurts it.
** ImmortalBreaker: Acquire a weapon that ignores immortality.
** MortalityEnsues: Remove its undying-[[BuffySpeak ness]], then kill by normal means.
!!! '''DecemberDecemberRomance vs. GrowOldWithMe'''
* DecemberDecemberRomance: Elderly characters fall in love.
* GrowOldWithMe: Couple has a long-lasting relationship.
!!!'''DefaceOfTheMoon vs. DetonationMoon'''
* DefaceOfTheMoon: The Moon is damaged by someone to make a point.
* DetonationMoon: The Moon is simply destroyed.
!!! '''{{Defictionalization}} vs. TheRedStapler vs. ProductPlacement:'''
* A product appears in a work of fiction that is:
** {{Defictionalization}}: Originally fictional, but due to fan demand it later becomes a real product.
** TheRedStapler: Real and receives an unexpected boost in sales/popularity due to appearance on-screen.
** ProductPlacement: Real and is intentionally featured in the hopes it will boost sales/popularity.
!!! '''DemonicSpiders vs. GoddamnedBats''':
* Annoying, hard-to-kill/avoid video game monsters that are:
** DemonicSpiders: Deadly.
** GoddamnedBats: Not deadly.
!!! '''DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment vs. ShapedLikeItself''':
* ShapedLikeItself: Explanatory statement that is at the same time a description.
* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: A description that is repetitive, possibly humorous, repetitive, and repetitive.
!!! '''DestructoNookie vs.SlapSlapKiss vs. KissKissSlap''':
* Two people who're hostile, yet romantically attracted...
** DestructoNookie: ...make love so vly they smash their surroundings.
** KissKissSlap: ...are showing each other affection until one or both suddenly becomes hostile.
** SlapSlapKiss: ...are being hostile to one another until they suddenly become affectionate.
!!! '''TheDeterminator vs. ImplacableMan vs. TheJuggernaut vs. PerpetualMotionMonster''':
* Alice keeps chasing Bob...
** TheDeterminator: ...despite hunger, dehydration, and a broken arm, simply because she's ''pissed.''
** ImplacableMan: ...because she's an indestructible robot following her programming.
** TheJuggernaut: ...because there's no blockade she can't break through.
** PerpetualMotionMonster: ...because she never has to stop.
!!! '''DeusExNukina vs. NuclearOption vs. NuclearWeaponsTaboo vs. NukeEm vs. YouNukeEm'''
* Nukes are...
** DeusExNukina: Used in unrealistic ways to crank up the drama.
** NuclearOption: Used as an absolute last resort when all else has failed.
** NuclearWeaponsTaboo: Substituted with a weapon that's just as destructive.
** NukeEm: Used frequently, recklesly and exclusively to almost anything else.
** YouNukeEm: Used whenever the player in a video game feels like using them.
!!! '''DieForOurShip vs. ShipToShipCombat''':
* Shipper fights for their OTP...
** DieForOurShip: by destroying characters in the way.
** ShipToShipCombat: by destroying other fans in the way.
!!! '''DieselPunk vs. RaygunGothic:'''
* RaygunGothic: How sci-fi artists of the 20's through the 50's imagined the future would look.
* DieselPunk: How sci-fi authors of today imagine the 20's through the 50's could have gone if our grandparents had more AppliedPhlebotinum.
!!! '''DirtyCoward vs. KnowWhenToFoldEm vs. ScrewThisImOuttaHere:'''
* Character flees the challenge...
** DirtyCoward: Because they're a scumbag who only cares for themselves.
** KnowWhenToFoldEm: Because it's the best course of action.
** ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Because they can't handle this situation anymore.
!!! '''DiscOneFinalBoss vs. StarterVillain'''
* DiscOneFinalBoss: The BigBad is beaten early, and another villain fills the role.
* StarterVillain: Villain that's a warm-up for TheHero prior to facing the BigBad.
!!! '''Discontinuity: CanonDiscontinuity vs. FanonDiscontinuity vs. DorkAge vs. {{Retcon}}'''
* Something happened in a show, but...
** CanonDiscontinuity: ...WordOfGod says it didn't happen.
** FanonDiscontinuity: ...The fans pretend it didn't happen.
** DorkAge: ...We don't like to talk about that.
** {{Retcon}}: ...It was changed so that it happened differently.
!!! '''DiscreditedTrope vs. DeadHorseTrope vs. ForgottenTrope vs. UndeadHorseTrope vs. DeadUnicornTrope'''
* DiscreditedTrope: That trope is hardly played straight anymore.
* DeadHorseTrope: A trope is never played straight anymore.
* ForgottenTrope: A trope isn't even heard of anymore.
* UndeadHorseTrope: A trope that refuses to die.
* DeadUnicornTrope: A trope never was played straight to begin with.
!!! '''DisneyDeath vs. HesJustHiding vs. NeverSayDie''':
* DisneyDeath: You think he's dead, but he's not.
* HesJustHiding: You assume he isn't dead.
* NeverSayDie: No one really dies.
!!! '''DisposableVagrant vs. KillThePoor''':
* Killing poor people because...
** DisposableVagrant: ...no one would notice them being gone.
** KillThePoor: ...they're poor.
!!! '''DitzyGenius vs. GeniusDitz''':
* DitzyGenius: Smart person who does dumb things when they stop paying attention.
* GeniusDitz: Dumb person who becomes ''amazing'' when in a certain element.
!!! '''DolledUpInstallment vs. InNameOnly''':
* Something in an existing franchise...
** DolledUpInstallment: ...began unrelated, but was changed to fit in.
** InNameOnly: ...began related, but then they changed everything.
!!! '''DoWrongRight vs EvenEvilHasStandards vs PragmaticVillainy'''
* TheDragon won't gun down these unarmed civilians when given the order...
** DoWrongRight: ...because [[ItWorksBetterWithBullets he has to reload first]].
** EvenEvilHasStandards: ...because it's wrong.
** PragmaticVillainy: ...because he can use hostages.
!!! '''DragonAscendant vs. TheStarscream'''
* TheDragon replaces his master because...
** DragonAscendant: ... the heroes defeated him.
** TheStarscream: ...''he'' killed him.
!!!'''DullSurprise vs. FlatJoy vs. ThatMakesMeFeelAngry'''
* DullSurprise: Actor's flat delivery undermines emotional expression.
* FlatJoy: Character speaks flatly to either be sarcastic or downplay emotional expression.
* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: Character explains what they're feeling, usually out of unfamiliarity with normal emotional expression.
!!!'''DumbIsGood vs GoodIsDumb'''
* A good person is stupid, or at least more stupid than he used to be. Which came first?
** DumbIsGood: The stupidity.
** GoodIsDumb: The goodness.
!!!'''DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans vs ToCreateAPlaygroundForEvil'''
* The villain wants to create...
** DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans: An oppressive, soul-crushing society.
** ToCreateAPlaygroundForEvil: A world of chaos where the most brutal always win.
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[[folder:E]]
!!! '''EarlyBirdBoss vs WakeUpCallBoss vs WarmUpBoss''':
* You can't beat this guy because:
** EarlyBirdBoss: You ''don't have'' your advanced skills.
** WakeUpCallBoss: You haven't practiced your advanced skills.
** WarmUpBoss: You haven't practiced your ''basic'' skills.
!!! '''EarthShatteringKaboom vs. TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt''':
* The world is destroyed...
** EarthShatteringKaboom: ...literally.
** TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt: ...metaphorically.
!!! '''EasilyForgiven vs. GetOutOfJailFreeCard vs. KarmaHoudini''' :
* EasilyForgiven: We forgive you.
* GetOutOfJailFreeCard: We forgive you because...HandWave.
* KarmaHoudini: Karma forgives you.
!!! '''EndlessGame vs. GameOver vs. {{Unwinnable}}:'''
* Oops! You lose!:
** EndlessGame: The game was only about ScoringPoints, how many did you get?
** GameOver: You ran out of lives/whatever and can't continue playing.
** {{Unwinnable}}: And you may not know you lost for a while, since you can keep playing...
!!! '''EndOfAnAge vs. {{Gotterdammerung}} vs. HereThereWereDragons vs. TheMagicGoesAway:'''
* An age gives way to another, and the story...
** EndOfAnAge: ...describes the feeling of loss.
** {{Gotterdammerung}}: ...describes the violent upheaval that ended the reign of the old gods.
** HereThereWereDragons: ...contrasts the magical past with the mundane present.
** TheMagicGoesAway: ...gives an account of what caused the end of the old age.
!!! '''EnemyWithout vs. LiteralSplitPersonality''':
* EnemyWithout: Copy derived from original.
* LiteralSplitPersonality: Original split into two identical parts.
!!! '''EpilepticTrees vs. EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory vs. WildMassGuessing''':
* EpilepticTrees: Speculating on what happened or will happen.
* EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory: Speculating on what it means or represents.
* WildMassGuessing: Where Tropers can share both.
!!! '''EternalRecurrence vs. GroundhogDayLoop vs. HistoryRepeats''':
* The same things keep happening because...
** GroundhogDayLoop: Time is stuck in a loop.
** HistoryRepeats: The behaviour of living beings follows recurrent trends.
*** EternalRecurrence: ...Even regarding armageddons.
!!! '''EvenBeggarsWontChooseIt vs. EveryoneHasStandards'''
* EvenBeggarsWontChooseIt: Focuses on poor quality of thing being chosen.
* EveryoneHasStandards: Focuses on person not choosing something because it's against their personal guidelines.
!!! '''EvilTaintedThePlace vs. FisherKing vs IndianBurialGround vs. LeakingCanOfEvil:'''
* A place corroded by the wickedness:
** EvilTaintedThePlace: Of the being who lived there ages ago.
** FisherKing: Of the current ruler.
** IndianBurialGround: Of the being still actively haunting the place.
** LeakingCanOfEvil: Of the being sealed away in the vicinity.
!!! '''EvilTwin vs. EvilCounterpart vs. EvilKnockoff vs. CriminalDoppelganger:'''
* EvilTwin: Evil identical twin.
* EvilCounterpart: Evil version of the hero.
* EvilKnockoff: Evil copy of a hero, working for the villain.
* CriminalDoppelganger: Evil IdenticalStranger.
!!! '''ExactWords vs. LoopholeAbuse vs. NotTheIntendedUse:'''
* Gaming the system by:
** ExactWords: Exploiting the precise words used.
** LoopholeAbuse: Finding gaps that there's no rule for.
** NotTheIntendedUse: Creative applications of things the rules ''do'' allow.
!!! '''ExampleAsAThesis vs. SelfDemonstratingArticle:'''
* ExampleAsAThesis: See AliceAndBob. See Alice and Bob demonstrate an example of the trope. See actual definition following behind them.
* SelfDemonstratingArticle: Somebody forgot their punctuation marks when describing NoPunctuationPeriod.
!!! '''ExaggeratedTrope vs. LogicalExtreme:'''
* ExaggeratedTrope: Trope is taken to silly extents.
* LogicalExtreme: Trope is taken to a dramatic-but-still-possible level.
!!! '''ExpositoryHairstyleChange vs. ImportantHaircut vs. GoodHairEvilHair:'''
* A personality change is indicated by...
** ExpositoryHairstyleChange: ...a change in hairstyle.
** ImportantHaircut: ...the act of cutting the hair.
*** GoodHairEvilHair: The change is specifically a HeelFaceTurn or FaceHeelTurn.
!!! '''ExpospeakGag vs. LaymansTerms''':
* ExpospeakGag: Simple concept made complex.
* LaymansTerms: Complex concept made simple.
!!! '''TheExtremistWasRight vs. NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist vs. VillainHasAPoint vs. WellIntentionedExtremist''':
* WellIntentionedExtremist: Villain wants to do good by bad means.
** TheExtremistWasRight: ...And it genuinely works.
** NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist: ...Psyche! It's just for their own personal gain!
* VillainHasAPoint: Villain may not want to do any form of good, but their assessment of the situation has striking accuracies.
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!!! '''FaceOfTheBand vs. IAmTheBand''':
* FaceOfTheBand: Bob is the only member of The Tropes that most people can name.
* IAmTheBand: Of course, Bob does write and sing all the songs and plays lead guitar.
!!! '''FailureHero vs. InvincibleHero vs. ShowyInvincibleHero '''
* FailureHero: ...can do no right, so the story sucks.
* InvincibleHero: ...can do no wrong, so the story sucks.
* ShowyInvincibleHero: ...can do no wrong, and that's the point of the story.
!!! '''FakeShemp vs. TheOtherDarrin vs. TheOtherMarty vs. PoorMansSubstitute vs. SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute YouLookFamiliar:'''
* FakeShemp: Actor isn't available, blur the face of their character.
* TheOtherDarrin: Actor leaves role, other actor replaces them.
* TheOtherMarty: Actor leaves role, scenes are re-shot with their replacement actor.
* PoorMansSubstitute: Actor isn't available, get me someone cheaper and close enough.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Character must be removed, new character entering is ''almost'' exactly the same.
* YouLookFamiliar: Actor leaves role, takes up other character in same show.
!!! '''FakeUltimateHero vs. MilesGloriosus''':
* FakeUltimateHero: They think he did hero stuff, but he didn't...
** MilesGloriosus: ...because he's a coward with a brave facade.
!!! '''FamilyVersusCareer vs. NeverASelfMadeWoman'''
* FamilyVersusCareer: A character (usually a woman) is presented a choice between their career and their family.
* NeverASelfMadeWoman: In many works, female characters tend to be notable male characters' wives/girlfriends/daughters/mothers/sisters.
!!! '''FanDislikedExplanation vs. TheUnreveal vs. VoodooShark'''
* FanDislikedExplanation: Fandom rejects the explanation of a plot point.
* TheUnreveal: Plot point is never explained.
* VoodooShark: Plot point's explanation generates more questions.
!!! '''FanDumb vs. BrokenBase vs. TheyChangedItNowItSucks vs. UnpleasableFanbase''':
* FanDumb: Annoying fans.
* BrokenBase: Annoying fans who can't agree with each other.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Annoying fans who don't like change.
* UnpleasableFanbase: Annoying fans who can't be pleased.
!!! '''FantasticAesop vs. SpaceWhaleAesop''':
* FantasticAesop: Don't do this thing, even though you can't do it anyway.
* SpaceWhaleAesop: Don't do this thing, or something that can't happen will happen.
!!! '''FantasticDrug vs. GRatedDrug vs. ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin''':
* The "drug" that a character is addicted to is...
** FantasticDrug: Not even a real substance.
** GRatedDrug: A comparatively mild drug.
** ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin: Real, but not a drug.
!!! '''FateWorseThanDeath''' vs. '''AndIMustScream'''
* FateWorseThanDeath: The Fate itself.
* AndIMustScream: The Fate itself...without end.
!!! '''FanDisservice vs. FetishRetardant:'''
* FanDisservice: You win at unsexy.
* FetishRetardant: You fail at sexy.
!!! '''FightingClown vs. JokeCharacter vs. LethalJokeCharacter'''
* FightingClown: Silly-looking but balanced.
* JokeCharacter: Silly and weak.
* LethalJokeCharacter: Silly and weak... most of the time.
!!! '''{{Filler}} vs. {{Padding}} vs. WackyWaysideTribe''':
* {{Filler}}: Additional side stories unimportant to the main plot arc.
* {{Padding}}: Additional material added to the main plot to stretch the length.
* WackyWaysideTribe: Additional obstacles added to the main plot to give the characters a hard time.
!!! '''TheFilmOfTheBook vs. TheMovie vs. {{Novelization}}:'''
* TheFilmOfTheBook: ''Book: The Movie''.
* {{Novelization}}: ''Movie: The Book''.
* TheMovie: ''TV Show: The Movie''.
!!! '''TheFilmOfTheSeries vs. TheMovie vs. NonSerialMovie:'''
* TheFilmOfTheSeries: Different cast.
* TheMovie: Same cast, in continuity.
* NonSerialMovie: Same cast, not in continuity.
!!! '''FlashbackBPlot vs. FramingDevice'''
* FlashbackBPlot: Two parallel stories of a character, past and present.
* FramingDevice: Character recounts a story.
!!! '''FlatEarthAtheist vs. NayTheist:'''
* FlatEarthAtheist: Says gods don't exist in a setting where they do.
* NayTheist: Believes in gods but won't worship them.
!!! '''FlipFlopOfGod vs. ShrugOfGod vs. TheWalrusWasPaul vs. WordOfGod'''
* The answer to the fan's question is...
** WordOfGod: ...Character X.
** FlipFlopOfGod: ...Character X. No, it's Y. No, wait...
** ShrugOfGod: ...forty-two?
** TheWalrusWasPaul: [[MindScrew complete nonsense]].
!!! '''ForgottenPhlebotinum vs. PlotInducedStupidity vs. HoldingBackThePhlebotinum vs. ItOnlyWorksOnce'''
* A gimmick could have been reused...
** ForgottenPhlebotinum: ...but they forgot to.
*** PlotInducedStupidity: As above, but with a character's ability.
** HoldingBackThePhlebotinum: ...but it won't work now.
** ItOnlyWorksOnce: ...but it's used up.
!!! '''ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself vs. YourCostumeNeedsWork''':
* [[WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}} Goliath]] is going to a Halloween party...
** ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself: ...because it's the only time of year he can be seen in public.
** YourCostumeNeedsWork: ...and people tell him his wings look fake.
!!! '''ForeignCussWord vs. UnusualEuphemism vs. PardonMyKlingon'''
* Profanity is replaced by...
** ForeignCussWord: ...the same word in a different language.
** UnusualEuphemism: ...a made-up "slang" phrase.
** PardonMyKlingon: ...a ForeignCussWord '''[-[[RecycledINSPACE FROM SPACE!]]-]'''
!!! '''{{Foreshadowing}} vs. RewatchBonus'''
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Teases/provides indication of later events. Easier to spot retroactively.
* RewatchBonus: Has meaning first time, has additional meaning second time.
!!! '''FragileSpeedster vs. GlassCannon vs. SquishyWizard'''
* Can't take a punch, but...
** FragileSpeedster: ...is very fast.
** GlassCannon: ...sure can deal it out.
** SquishyWizard: ...can do cool stuff with magic.
!!! '''FreakyFridayFlip vs. PersonalitySwap'''
* Due to some weird event, Alice and Carol discover that they have swapped...
** FreakyFridayFlip: ...minds/souls (Alice is completely in Carol's body).
** PersonalitySwap: ...personality traits (Alice is still Alice, but reacts like Carol would).
!!! '''FridgeBrilliance vs. FridgeHorror vs. FridgeLogic:'''
* When you think about a certain aspect of a show you just watched, you realize...
** FridgeBrilliance: ...just how clever it actually was.
** FridgeHorror: ...just how horrible it would be.
** FridgeLogic: ...it made no sense whatsoever.
!!! '''FriendInTheBlackMarket vs. HonestJohnsDealership''':
* You need to get something that's almost impossible to find so you go to a guy who...
** FriendInTheBlackMarket: ...sells you the real thing, just at a higher cost than usual.
** HonestJohnsDealership: ...sells you substandard items.
!!! '''FromNobodyToNightmare vs. MagikarpPower vs. MalignantPlotTumor vs. NotSoHarmlessVillain''':
* This guy just became a serious and important threat. We didn't do anything about him earlier because...
** FromNobodyToNightmare: ...we had no idea who he was.
** MagikarpPower: ...he was the smallest and weakest person on their team.
** MalignantPlotTumor: ...he looked like a small-timer, and we had bigger issues.
** NotSoHarmlessVillain: ...he looked like/was an idiot, so we didn't take him seriously.
!!! '''FullCircleRevolution''' vs '''MeetTheNewBoss''':
* The new enemy is just the same as...
** FullCircleRevolution: ...the one they were trying to depose.
** MeetTheNewBoss: ...the one we vanquished last season.
!!! '''FunbagAirbag vs. MarshmallowHell'''
* Bob meets Alice's generous bosom face-first because of...
** FunbagAirbag: ...a collision.
** MarshmallowHell: ...a hug.
!!! '''FunnyAneurysmMoment vs. HilariousInHindsight vs. HarsherInHindsight vs. {{Narm}}:'''
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Funny now, not so funny later.
* HilariousInHindsight: Might or might not be funny now, funny later.
* HarsherInHindsight: Serious now, really serious later.
* {{Narm}}: Serious intent, but draws humorous reactions.
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