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* ChildhoodHomeRediscovery: A character rediscovers a place that they lived as a child, but has no recollection of it as an adult.
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* MemeticsInFiction: The science of transferable learned behaviors or "memes".
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* MemeticsInFiction: The science of transferable learned behaviors or "memes".
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* YourWorstMemory: A character relives the worst moment of their life in dreams, flashbacks or worse.
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* TheNicknamer: A character who is known for coming up with nicknames for other characters.

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* TheNicknamer: A character who is known for coming up with nicknames for other characters.characters, which could be because they have trouble remembering or can't be bothered to remember their actual names.
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* FightingDownMemoryLane: A Character uses their opponent's memory as a weapon.

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* FightingDownMemoryLane: A Character character uses their opponent's memory as a weapon.



* RepeatedRehearsalFailure: A character's attempt at trying to memorize something ends in failure.

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* RepeatedRehearsalFailure: A character's attempt at trying to memorize something by repeating it to themselves ends in failure.



* TraumaButton: One character inadvertently triggers another characters repressed traumatic memory.

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* TraumaButton: One character inadvertently triggers another characters character's repressed traumatic memory.



* WistfulAmnesia: A Character whose memories are wiped of certain events only to retain the sense that they've lost something.
* YouRemindMeOfX

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* WistfulAmnesia: A Character character whose memories are wiped of certain events only to retain the sense that they've lost something.
* YouRemindMeOfXYouRemindMeOfX: A character reminds another character of someone they know.
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* NPCAmnesia: NPCs won't remember your actions for gameplay purposes.
* ParalysisByAnalysis
* PastLifeMemories

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* NPCAmnesia: NPCs [=NPCs=] won't remember your actions for gameplay purposes.
* ParalysisByAnalysis
ParalysisByAnalysis: A person does something their good at, only to suddenly choke from pressure.
* PastLifeMemoriesPastLifeMemories: A character gains memories from their previous incarnation.



* ProtagonistWithoutAPast
* QuestForIdentity
* RememberedTooLate

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* ProtagonistWithoutAPast
ProtagonistWithoutAPast: A character with no backstory.
* QuestForIdentity
QuestForIdentity: A character tries to rediscover who they are.
* RememberedTooLateRememberedTooLate: A character recalls something when it is too late to use said information.



* RememberThatYouTrustMe
* ReminderFailure
* RepeatedRehearsalFailure
* RepressedMemories
* RippleEffectProofMemory
* AScarToRemember

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* RememberThatYouTrustMe
RememberThatYouTrustMe: A character has to be reminded that they need to trust their friends.
* ReminderFailure
ReminderFailure: A character's attempt at trying to remind themselves of something ends in failure.
* RepeatedRehearsalFailure
RepeatedRehearsalFailure: A character's attempt at trying to memorize something ends in failure.
* RepressedMemories
RepressedMemories: A person subconsciously chooses forget something that is too painful to remember.
* RippleEffectProofMemory
RippleEffectProofMemory: A character goes back in time and changes history, but they still remember the original timeline.
* AScarToRememberAScarToRemember: A villain leaves a wound on the hero's body to make them remember their encounter.



* SecretWord
* SelectiveMemory

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* SecretWord
SecretWord: A word or phrase that you have to remember.
* SelectiveMemorySelectiveMemory: When the PlayerCharacter has important information the player has no access to.



* SuperIntelligence
* TransferableMemory

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* SuperIntelligence
SuperIntelligence: Someone having extreme smarts as a superpower.
* TransferableMemoryTransferableMemory: Memories that can be processed like data.



* TriggerPhrase
* VictoryGuidedAmnesia

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* TriggerPhrase
TriggerPhrase: A phrase that can help someone remember something.
* VictoryGuidedAmnesiaVictoryGuidedAmnesia: A character accomplishes something only to lose their memories of it afterwards.



* WistfulAmnesia

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* WistfulAmnesiaWistfulAmnesia: A Character whose memories are wiped of certain events only to retain the sense that they've lost something.
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* DamnYouMuscleMemory

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* DamnYouMuscleMemoryDamnYouMuscleMemory: Difference in control layouts makes it easy to screw up.



* DeathOfPersonality
* DemotedMemories
* DejaVu

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* DeathOfPersonality
DeathOfPersonality: A person is physically alive, but their mind has been erased.
* DemotedMemories
DemotedMemories: A person remembers that they used to be something great, but chooses not to believe that it's real.
* DejaVuDejaVu: The odd sensation of already having experienced something that is currently happening.



* EatBrainForMemories
* EyeRecall
* FakeMemories

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* EatBrainForMemories
EatBrainForMemories: Gaining someone else's memories by consuming their brain.
* EyeRecall
EyeRecall: A flashback sequence that starts with the camera zooming inside the pupil of the character recalling the memory.
* FakeMemoriesFakeMemories: Remembering something from the past that didn't actually happen.



* FightingDownMemoryLane
* FlashbackFail
* TheFogOfAges

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* FightingDownMemoryLane
FightingDownMemoryLane: A Character uses their opponent's memory as a weapon.
* FlashbackFail
FlashbackFail: A character tries to flashback to something that happened earlier, but that doesn't quite remember what actually happened or what was said.
* TheFogOfAgesTheFogOfAges: A character who has lived for so long that they start to forget common things.



* ForgetsToEat
* ForgettableCharacter

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* ForgetsToEat
ForgetsToEat: A character who's notorious for ignoring their body's need for nutrition and has to be reminded to eat.
* ForgettableCharacterForgettableCharacter: A character who is often forgotten by other characters.



* ForgotTheCall
* ForgotTheDisability
* ForgivenButNotForgotten
* GameplayGuidedAmnesia
* GeneticMemory

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* ForgotTheCall
ForgotTheCall: A character gets amnesia and forgets that they're an action hero.
* ForgotTheDisability
ForgotTheDisability: Forgetting that the person you're with is disabled.
* ForgivenButNotForgotten
ForgivenButNotForgotten: A character forgives others, but still will not forget what they've done.
* GameplayGuidedAmnesia
GameplayGuidedAmnesia: A video game character needing reminders of how to do certain things as an excuse for the players to receive exposition and tutorials.
* GeneticMemoryGeneticMemory: An ability to record personal memories/skills into their genes and pass them onto their offspring.



* GhostMemory
* HappinessInMindControl

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* GhostMemory
GhostMemory: A character receives memories or abilities that weren't originally theirs.
* HappinessInMindControlHappinessInMindControl: A victim of MindManipulation who does not want to be freed.



* HumanNotepad

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* HumanNotepadHumanNotepad: A character who is covered in writing.



* InjuryBookend

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* InjuryBookendInjuryBookend: A repeat of what caused an injury gets rid of it.



* LegendFadesToMyth
* LivingMemory
* LossOfIdentity
* ManchurianAgent
* MemoryGambit
* MemoryJar
* MemoryWipingCrew
* MindVirus
* MissingTime
* MyArtMyMemory
* MySkullRunnethOver
* NeuralImplanting
* NeuroVault
* NeverForgottenSkill
* TheNicknamer

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* LegendFadesToMyth
LegendFadesToMyth: People having a skewed memory of a previous installment in the sequel.
* LivingMemory
LivingMemory: A memory of a character becomes alive and able to interact with other characters.
* LossOfIdentity
LossOfIdentity: A character deals with their sense of identity after radical mental, physical or spiritual changes.
* ManchurianAgent
ManchurianAgent: A {{Brainwashed}} person is awakened by a certain trigger.
* MemoryGambit
MemoryGambit: A character sacrifices their own memories for a tactical advantage.
* MemoryJar
MemoryJar: An object that is imbued with memories for safekeeping or viewing.
* MemoryWipingCrew
MemoryWipingCrew: People who wipe the memories of those who might see through the {{Masquerade}}.
* MindVirus
MindVirus: An ailment similar to a computer virus that infects minds.
* MissingTime
MissingTime: When a character has no memory of what happened between going to work and coming home.
* MyArtMyMemory
MyArtMyMemory: An amnesiac character who incorporates things from their past into their artwork.
* MySkullRunnethOver
MySkullRunnethOver: A characters suddenly obtains so much knowledge that their mind is in danger of overloading.
* NeuralImplanting
NeuralImplanting: Computer files, images, databases, or [[PowersAsPrograms abilities]] are downloaded into a person's brain.
* NeuroVault
NeuroVault: A person subconsciously holding vital data in their minds.
* NeverForgottenSkill
NeverForgottenSkill: A character learns a special skill and never forgets how to do it.
* TheNicknamerTheNicknamer: A character who is known for coming up with nicknames for other characters.



* NoteToSelf
* NPCAmnesia

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* NoteToSelf
NoteToSelf: Leaving yourself a message in case you lose your memories.
* NPCAmnesiaNPCAmnesia: NPCs won't remember your actions for gameplay purposes.
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* AbsentMindedProfessor

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* AbsentMindedProfessor AbsentMindedProfessor: A scientist who is often lost in thought and a little out of touch with the world around them.



* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
* AmnesiacCostumeIdentity
* AmnesiaDanger
* AmnesiaEpisode
* AmnesiaLoop
* AmnesiaMissedASpot
* AmnesiacDissonance
* AmnesiacGod
* AmnesiacHero
* AmnesiacLiar
* AmnesiacLover
* AmnesiacResonance
* AmnesiacsAreInnocent
* AmnesiacVillainJoinsTheHeroes
* AwesomenessInducedAmnesia
* BagOfSpilling
* BrainwashResidue
* CongruentMemory
* ConvenientlyUnverifiableCoverStory
* CrazyMemory
* CriminalAmnesiac

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* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
AlternateIdentityAmnesia: A character suffers amnesia when changing into another form.
* AmnesiacCostumeIdentity
AmnesiacCostumeIdentity: A characters with amnesia tries to figure out who they are based on the unusual costume or outfit they are wearing.
* AmnesiaDanger
AmnesiaDanger: A character with amnesia is in a situation they would normally be able to handle, but can't because they don't remember how.
* AmnesiaEpisode
AmnesiaEpisode: An episode where a character develops amnesia.
* AmnesiaLoop
AmnesiaLoop: A person discovers something and gets their memories wiped repeatedly.
* AmnesiaMissedASpot
AmnesiaMissedASpot: A character tries to induce LaserGuidedAmnesia and it doesn't quite work.
* AmnesiacDissonance
AmnesiacDissonance: A good or evil person suddenly remembers their past of the opposite [[CharacterAlignment alignment]].
* AmnesiacGod
AmnesiacGod: A character with amnesia who is actually a PhysicalGod or something similar.
* AmnesiacHero
AmnesiacHero: The main hero of a story who can't remember anything about themselves.
* AmnesiacLiar
AmnesiacLiar: A character who lies about who they are only to get amnesia and be told that the things they lied about are who they really are.
* AmnesiacLover
AmnesiacLover: A LoveInterest under LaserGuidedAmnesia.
* AmnesiacResonance
AmnesiacResonance: An amnesiac instinctively performs skills they had before losing their memory, without knowledge of how or why they know them.
* AmnesiacsAreInnocent
AmnesiacsAreInnocent: People who lose their memory act as innocent as children.
* AmnesiacVillainJoinsTheHeroes
AmnesiacVillainJoinsTheHeroes: A villain working for the heroes and is on the good side only because they forgot their own identity and their past.
* AwesomenessInducedAmnesia
AwesomenessInducedAmnesia: A character does something awesome, but can't remember how they actually did it or what they even did.
* BagOfSpilling
BagOfSpilling: A character loses all their items and abilities in the sequel.
* BrainwashResidue
BrainwashResidue: A person is no longer {{Brainwashed}}, but the effects still linger in their body.
* CongruentMemory
CongruentMemory: A person learns something in a certain environment or emotional or physical state and can only remember what they learned when in that same state.
* ConvenientlyUnverifiableCoverStory
ConvenientlyUnverifiableCoverStory: A fake background, but it can't be disproven.
* CrazyMemory
CrazyMemory: A character remembers an outrageous moment of their lives that may or may not have happened.
* CriminalAmnesiacCriminalAmnesiac: A character with amnesia is convinced by the villains that they are on their side.



* EasyAmnesia

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* EasyAmnesiaEasyAmnesia: Developing amnesia through something as simple as being hit on the head.



* FakingAmnesia

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* FakingAmnesiaFakingAmnesia: A character pretends to have amnesia.



* ForgotAboutHisPowers

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* ForgotAboutHisPowersForgotAboutHisPowers: A character suddenly forgets a certain skill/ability that could easily get them out of a tough spot.



* GhostAmnesia

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* GhostAmnesiaGhostAmnesia: A character becomes a ghost and has no recollection of their past life or even how they died.



* HouseAmnesia

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* HouseAmnesiaHouseAmnesia: A person orders someone to get out of their house, only to be reminded that it's ''their'' house.



* RememberedICouldFly

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* RememberedICouldFlyRememberedICouldFly: A character is in mortal danger until remembering that they have a special skill/ability that can help them.



* TraumaButton
* TraumaInducedAmnesia

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* TraumaButton
TraumaButton: One character inadvertently triggers another characters repressed traumatic memory.
* TraumaInducedAmnesiaTraumaInducedAmnesia: A person develops amnesia as a result of physical or mental trauma.
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* AesopAmnesia

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* AesopAmnesiaAesopAmnesia: A character learns an important lesson in one episode, but in subsequent episodes reverts back to their bad behavior as if the lesson they learned somehow didn't stick.



* DeathAmnesia

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* DeathAmnesiaDeathAmnesia: A resurrected person has no memory of their death.



* ForgetfulJones

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* ForgetfulJonesForgetfulJones: A character who is incapable of remembering anything.



* ForgottenFirstMeeting

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* ForgottenFirstMeetingForgottenFirstMeeting: It's established that two characters actually met before what was believed to be their first meeting, they just didn't remember their real first meeting.



* IdentityAmnesia

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* IdentityAmnesiaIdentityAmnesia: A person forgets who they are and thinks they're someone else.



* LaserGuidedAmnesia

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* LaserGuidedAmnesiaLaserGuidedAmnesia: A person is made to forget very specific things.



* NoInfantileAmnesia

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* NoInfantileAmnesiaNoInfantileAmnesia: A person is able to remember experiences from their infancy.



* PhotographicMemory

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* PhotographicMemoryPhotographicMemory: A person is able to remember every single detail of something they've only seen, read or heard once.



* ScatterbrainedSenior

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* ScatterbrainedSeniorScatterbrainedSenior: An elderly person with memory problems.



* SelfServingMemory
* StringOnFingerReminder

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* SelfServingMemory
SelfServingMemory: A person remembers past events as how they believed them to happen as opposed to how the events really occurred.
* StringOnFingerReminderStringOnFingerReminder: Someone ties a piece of string to their finger in an attempt to remind them of something they might forget.



* ViewersAreGoldfish
* WhatDidIDoLastNight

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* ViewersAreGoldfish
ViewersAreGoldfish: A work of fiction reminds the audience of stuff that just happened shortly before as if the audience can't remember stuff well.
* WhatDidIDoLastNightWhatDidIDoLastNight: Someone regains consciousness after a night of being high or drunk and begins to panic while trying to remember what they did in their inebriated state.
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* HappinessInMindControl
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* ViewersAreGoldfish
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* StringOnFingerReminder
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* RepeatedRehearsalFailure
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* ReminderFailure
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* AScarToRemember
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* LivingMemory
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* TraumaButton
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* InjuryBookend
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* ForgotTheDisability
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Compare StayAheadOfThisIndex (as our memories are stored there) and PsychologyTropes.

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Compare StayAheadOfThisIndex (as our memories are stored there) and there), MindManipulation, PsychologyTropes.
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->''"Let me get this straight. Does anybody here '''not''' have amnesia?"''
-->-- '''Calculon''', ''[[SoapWithinAShow All My Circuits]]'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}''

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->''"Let me get this straight. Does anybody here '''not''' have amnesia?"''
->''"I like to remember things my own way."''
-->-- '''Calculon''', ''[[SoapWithinAShow All My Circuits]]'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}''
'''Fred Madison''', ''Film/LostHighway''

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