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* BreadEggsBreadedEggs: When Dee Dee takes over as Gamemaster, the party is suddenly in a forest, with Dexter saying they were just in a dungeon. The two argue over the location for a second before Dee Dee just declares it a "dungeon forest" just so they can move on.




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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: In-Universe example; after Dee Dee replaces Dexter as Gamemaster and the party continues their journey, Dexter asks what happened to Soraz zapping everyone. Dee Dee simply says he's done zapping, shown with an ImagineSpot of Soraz now reading a book, apparently no longer interested in interfering.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: After being a cheating KillerGamemaster, their Mom forces him to let Dee Dee play and become the new Gamemaster, and Dexter ends up being the only one to not enjoy it and has Hodo forced upon him after Dee Dee vetoes his very MinMaxed dark knight.

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* LaserGuidedKarma: After being a cheating KillerGamemaster, their Mom forces him to let Dee Dee play and become the new Gamemaster, and Dexter ends up being the only one to not enjoy it and has Hodo forced upon him after Dee Dee vetoes his very MinMaxed overpowered dark knight.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: After being a cheating KillerGamemaster, their Mom forces him to let Dee Dee play and become the new Gamemaster, and Dexter ends up being the only one to not enjoy it and has Hodo forced upon him after Dee Dee vetoes his very MinMaxed dark knight.
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* FakeActionPrologue: The opening of the episode features a paladin, a woodsman and a mage fighting evil minions, escaping a death trap, and defeating a Semitaur in a labyrinth, leading up to them all being zapped by the magician Soraz. The paladin fights through the pain, calling Soraz a cheater, which makes him angrily take off his hood, revealing Dexter underneath and that all the events seen were just a game he and his friends were playing.

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* DayHurtsDarkAdjustedEyes: Mom enters the room where Dexter and his friends are playing ''Monsters and Mazes'', says "Gracious! It's as dark as a dungeon in here!", and opens the blinds. Dex recoils, shielding his eyes and hissing like a vampire.



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* DavidVsGoliath: Dad, a relatively normal-sized adult, in a arm-wrestling match against the absolutely massive Earl. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance, Dee Dee convinces Dexter to help out with his technology.

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* DavidVsGoliath: Dad, a relatively normal-sized adult, in a an arm-wrestling match against the absolutely massive Earl. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance, Dee Dee convinces Dexter to help out with his technology.
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* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family visits. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hamhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.
-->'''Dexter:''' What are hamhocks?\\

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* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family visits. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hamhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches ham sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks ham hocks for the entire family.
-->'''Dexter:''' What are hamhocks?\\ham hocks?\\

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* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family vists. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hammhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.

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* FailedASpotCheck: Dad does not notice that Dexter turned his arm robotic to give him a chance against Eart.
* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family vists.visits. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hammhocks, Hamhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.

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%%* DeepImmersionGaming* DeepImmersionGaming: The episode begins with three characters -- a paladin, a woodsman and a mage -- exploring a dungeon. They are eventually revealed to be Dexter's buddies playing ''Monsters and Mazes''.



%%* KillerGamemaster: Dexter, which his friends aren't happy with.

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%%* * KillerGamemaster: Dexter, who throws badly unbalanced encounters at the party and changing dice rolls behind the screen all in an attempt to satisfy his ego, which his friends aren't happy with.with.
* MontyHaul: As Dungeon Master, Dee Dee make the players fight a dragon, who turns out to be a pinata full of candy. Then, as the Fairy Princess, he gives the paladin a CoolBike as a "steed", the woodsman a tree fort, the magician a lovely assistant and a Vegas show, and Dexter the magic grail, which is spill-proof.


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-->'''Dexter:''' What are hamhocks?\\
'''Dee Dee:''' They're ''gross!''
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* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family vists. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hammhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.

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* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family vists. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hammhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.family.
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* {{Hobbits}}: Dee Dee gives Dexter a character named "Hodo the Furry-Footed Burrower", who actually [[FastTunneling digs tunnels]] à la WesternAnimation/BugsBunny. And his only "weapon" is his deadly... [[InstrumentOfMurder mandolin]]?




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* RPGEpisode: Dexter and his friends are playing ''Monsters and Mazes'', with Dee Dee joining in as the new gamemaster after the others tire of Dexter in the role.



* DavidVsGoliath: Dad, a relatively normal-sized adult, in a arm-wrestling match against the absolutely massive Earl. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance, Dee Dee convinces Dexter to help out with his technology.

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* DavidVsGoliath: Dad, a relatively normal-sized adult, in a arm-wrestling match against the absolutely massive Earl. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance, Dee Dee convinces Dexter to help out with his technology.technology.
* TheFaceless: Earl's face is never shown.
* GreasySpoon: The truck stop the family vists. Their waitress is a chain smoking woman named Midge. She even has a bad perm to complete the stereotypical Greasy Spoon look. The restaurant is devoid of menus and only has three options when it comes to food: Hamburgers, Hammhocks, and Ham Sandwiches. Despite the family asking for hamburgers, Midge refuses to bring them any. Dexter's father then asks for Ham Sandwiches and she responds by saying "Trust me, you don't want em'". She then orders Hamhocks for the entire family.
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'''Airdate:''' July 30, 1997

'''Episode code:''' 203

'''D & DD''': Dexter's friends make Dee Dee the game master for their ''Monsters and Mazes'' session.

'''Hamhocks and Armlocks''': Dexter's dad is forced into an arm-wrestling match.

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* DeepImmersionGaming
* KillerGamemaster: Dexter, which his friends aren't happy with.

!!Hamhocks and Arlocks has examples of

* BerserkButton: Dad takes all of Earl's abuse in stride, but when Earl won't hold the door open for Mom, he flips out.
* DavidVsGoliath: Dad, a relatively normal-sized adult, in a arm-wrestling match against the absolutely massive Earl. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance, Dee Dee convinces Dexter to help out with his technology.

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