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* BecomingTheMask: As seen in ''Starship Genius'', Sneezy/[[spoiler:Dodger was really [[TheMole a mole]] made to assist and watch over Little King John in his journey. He even flat out admits to Ratboy that he [[HateSink is disgusted by Little King John]].]] However over the course of the series, the two genuinely bond and Sneezy comes to actually see him as a close friend. Later episodes after the series still show that Sneezy follows John; almost acting as his NumberTwo.

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* ReformedButNotTamed: Little King John slowly becomes a better person throughout the series -- but he still has his [[{{ItsAllAboutMe}} moments where he dips back into his old self]]. When reuniting with Old Froggy after what has likely been ''months'', Little King John's first reaction is to tell him that [[NoSympathy he has many things for him to do]]. In part 10 he almost snaps back to his old self upon [[spoiler:realizing that Ratboy Genius was behind the flood]] but thankfully calms down after a bit.



* WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler:Little King John berates Ratboy Genius for being directly responsible for the flood]].

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* WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler:Little King John berates Ratboy Genius for being directly responsible for the flood]]. Notably, Ratboy doesn't really try to defend himself and instead tries his best to help Little King John.

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* VillainEpisode: ''The Flood'' is about Little King John trying to find a new land to rebuild his kingdom after a flood destroys his home. [[spoiler:[[WhamShot And Ratboy Genius' hand stretches.]]]]

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* VillainEpisode: ''The Flood'' is about Little King John trying to find a new land to rebuild his kingdom after a flood destroys his home. [[spoiler:[[WhamShot And Ratboy Genius' hand stretches.]]]]


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* WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler:Little King John berates Ratboy Genius for being directly responsible for the flood]].
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* BreatherEpisode: The two interlude episodes "Victory Lap" and "NIGHTMARE" are silly musical pieces taking place inbetween [[WhamEpisode major episodes]].

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* HalfwayPlotSwitch: The first six parts are about Little King John and Sneezy searching for dry land to build a new kingdom. Once that is accomplished, the remaining six episodes [[spoiler:delve deep into a more cosmic story that deals with the origins of the world and how it connects to ''Starship Genius'']].



* TheAllegedSteed: Little King John rides on Sneezy's back while they take a tour through his new kingdom. [[spoiler:Sneezy isn't particularly happy about this.]]

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* TheAllegedSteed: Little King John rides on Sneezy's back while they take a tour through his new kingdom. [[spoiler:Sneezy [[DudeWheresMyRespect Sneezy isn't particularly happy about this.]]
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* DarkerAndEdgier: The tone of this series is much more moody and somber compared to ''Dreams Minecraft''. Justified, given that its about Little King John trying to survive an apocalypse.
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* ForeShadowing: In the fourth episode, [[spoiler:Sneezy is able to understand the Hoo Hoos. This is because [[ObviousInHindsight he once knew the Galactic Superheroes]] ]].

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* ForeShadowing: In the fourth episode, [[spoiler:Sneezy is able to understand the Hoo Hoos. This is because [[ObviousInHindsight he once knew the Galactic Superheroes]] ]].Superheroes]].
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* CharacterNameAlias:[[spoiler: Sneezy is Dodger's cover name.]]

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* CharacterNameAlias:[[spoiler: CharacterNameAlias: [[spoiler: Sneezy is Dodger's cover name.]]

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* CatchPhrase: "Knock knock! It's me! The Ratboy Genius!"

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** "It was another beautiful day in Ratboy's Kingdom..."
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"Knock knock! It's me! The Ratboy Genius!"Genius!" This eventually evolves into a MadLibsCatchphrase for the cast, depending on who's talking to RBG.
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* ActuallyQuiteCatchy: After Little King John's VillainSong, Ratboy describes John as "frightening and infuriating, but... full of catchy music."
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* PortalDoor: Little King John discovers one of these, [[spoiler: and visits a nearby location. He later learns how to use it, and travels to another planet.]]

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* %%* PortalDoor: Little King John discovers one of these, [[spoiler: and visits a nearby location. He later learns how to use it, and travels to another planet.]]]] %%What is "one of these"? You must describe the trope

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* TheMole: [[spoiler: Sneezy/Dodger claimed he simply wanted to help the villainous Little King John build his new kingdom, but he's revealed to actually be working for Fred.]]



* ReverseMole: [[spoiler: Sneezy/Dodger claimed he simply wanted to help the villainous Little King John build his new kingdom, but he's revealed to actually be working for Fred.]]
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* OffModel: The [[StylisticSuck intentionally bad and derpy faces]] for every character's 3D variant can be considered this, but Little King John is truly this. His body streches out, turns around faster then it should, and we see in the Dreams Minecraft series finale can even stretch out to Ratboy [[spoiler:and the escaped Summer Solstice Baby while they're flying]] so far he is practically 5 times larger then them in the perspective. You can even see his head clearly [[spoiler:far into the fly-away from the stop, and it's not until they reach the real world castle, which they were flying to, that you can't see him.]]

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* OffModel: The [[StylisticSuck intentionally bad and derpy faces]] for every character's 3D variant can be considered this, but Little King John is truly this. His body streches out, turns around faster then it should, and we see in the Dreams Minecraft series finale can even stretch out to Ratboy [[spoiler:and the escaped Summer Solstice Baby while they're flying]] so far he is practically 5 times larger then than them in the perspective. You can even see his head clearly [[spoiler:far into the fly-away from the stop, and it's not until they reach the real world castle, which they were flying to, that you can't see him.]]
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*PowerTrio: The Galactic Superheroes fall into several subcategories of this trope, including FreudianTrio (George as the impulsive and excitable Id, Fred as the calculated and diplomatic Ego, and Sue as the healing, cautious Superego), BigThinShortTrio (George is big, Sue is thin, Fred is short), and TwoGuysAndAGirl.

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* FunnyAnimalAnatomy: As one of the comments pointed out, Ratboy Genius looks nothing like a rat. Could be justified, though, seeing as it's unclear whether "Ratboy" implies that he's supposed to be an anthropomorphic rat or part of some species of ratlike people.
* FurryEarDissonance: Ratboy Genius and Little King John both have this.

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* FunnyAnimalAnatomy: As one of the comments pointed out, Ratboy Genius looks nothing like a rat. Could be justified, though, seeing as it's unclear whether "Ratboy" implies that he's supposed to be an anthropomorphic rat or part of some species of ratlike people. \n* FurryEarDissonance: Along these lines, Ratboy Genius and Little King John are both have this.examples of FurryEarDissonance and InexplicablyTailless.
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*NightmareSequence: An entire video from The Flood arc is dedicated to one of these. [[spoiler:LKJ dreams fitfully of his villainous past-- since he is implied to live exclusively in Ratboy Genius's dreams, that might make this sequence a DreamWithinADream.]]

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* DarkReprise: The song "Meet the Caveman" includes segments of "Potato Knishes" redone in a minor resolution.

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* DarkReprise: *ApocalypticLog: Little King John's diary is The song "Meet the Caveman" includes segments of "Potato Knishes" redone in a minor resolution.Flood's main storytelling device.


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*BigStupidDoodooHead: "What a stupid plan! Whoever is in charge in your world is a complete idiot!"
*ByronicHero: JLK's selfishness is one of his key character traits, and his arrogance persists even after his redemption arc is complete.


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* DarkReprise: The song "Meet the Caveman" includes segments of "Potato Knishes" redone in a minor resolution.
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*TheGreatFlood: This is where the arc gets its name. The result is that LKJ's world is turned into [[SingleBiomePlanet an ocean planet]].
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*FurryEarDissonance: Ratboy Genius and Little King John both have this.
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* AerithandBob: Most of the characters have names that describe who they are essentially (e.g.: Ratboy Genius is a rat-boy who is a genius; Little King John is a little king; then there's Green Monster, Happyman, Very Tall Friend, Mr. Big Arms, The Big Fish Boss...). Some character names are simply absurd (e.g.: Summer Solstice Baby; The Hoo-Hoos). Then we have Fred, George, Sue, Clyde, and Bob.

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* AerithandBob: AerithAndBob: Most of the characters have names that describe who they are essentially (e.g.: Ratboy Genius is a rat-boy who is a genius; Little King John is a little king; then there's Green Monster, Happyman, Very Tall Friend, Mr. Big Arms, The Big Fish Boss...). Some character names are simply absurd (e.g.: Summer Solstice Baby; The Hoo-Hoos). Then we have Fred, George, Sue, Clyde, and Bob.
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* AerithandBob: Most of the characters have names that describe who they are essentially (e.g.: Ratboy Genius is a rat-boy who is a genius; Little King John is a little king; then there's Green Monster, Happyman, Very Tall Friend, Mr. Big Arms, The Big Fish Boss...). Some character names are simply absurd (e.g.: Summer Solstice Baby; The Hoo-Hoos). Then we have Fred, George, Sue, Clyde, and Bob.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: Happyman and Green Monster are rarely seen apart from one another.
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[[https://www.youtube.com/user/ratboygenius Ratboy Genius]] is a Website/YouTube channel full of videos that are [[DerangedAnimation better seen for yourself than described.]] There are several ongoing series on the channel that are interconnected. The first and foremost is ''Ratboy's Kingdom'', which follows the adventures of titular character Ratboy Genius and his exploits throughout his kingdom. Next came ''Happyman on the Red Planet'', an exciting opera starring some new characters. It is currently unfinished, but the author has promised to end it someday. Written as a prequel to that series is the trippy space opera ''Galactic Superheroes''. Although it's only three episodes, Galactic Superheroes sets up for future plots.

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[[https://www.youtube.com/user/ratboygenius Ratboy Genius]] is a Website/YouTube channel full of videos that are [[DerangedAnimation better seen for yourself than described.]] The channel is run by Ryan Dorin, a musician and animator who you might know as the six-fingered piano player from the movie ''Film/{{Gattaca}}'' ([[NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer no, seriously.]]) There are several ongoing series on the channel that are interconnected. The first and foremost is ''Ratboy's Kingdom'', which follows the adventures of titular character Ratboy Genius and his exploits throughout his kingdom. Next came ''Happyman on the Red Planet'', an exciting opera starring some new characters. It is currently unfinished, but the author has promised to end it someday. Written as a prequel to that series is the trippy space opera ''Galactic Superheroes''. Although it's only three episodes, Galactic Superheroes sets up for future plots.
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* GoodIsNotNice: While trying to mediate things between Old Fingerhead and the Hoo-Hoos, they straight up tell Old fingerhead that [[NoSympathy they don't care what he thinks or what his problems are]] as long as he's disturbing the peace. They then come up with a solution that heavily favors the Hoo-Hoos and nearly completely ignores Old Fingerhead's issues.


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* ScrewThisImOutOfHere: After being beaten down by George, talked down to by a bunch of freeloading Hoo-Hoos and told that nobody cares how he feels and that his issues won't be listened to or resolved, Old Fingerhead just goes along with what the Galactic Superheroes have planned and leaves without another word.
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* DefiantCaptive: Summer Solstice Baby isn't at all happy about Little King John kidnapping her, and she insults him every chance she gets.
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* VileVillainSaccharineShow: Little King John is really unnerving, if you don't look at the [[LargeHam hilarity of his personality]] and his insane level of OffModel. Or perhaps, the insane level of OffModel is what makes him more unnerving.

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* VileVillainSaccharineShow: Little King John is really unnerving, if you don't look at the [[LargeHam hilarity of his personality]] and his insane level of OffModel. Or perhaps, the insane level of OffModel [[NarmCharm is what makes him more unnerving.]]
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* ShockAndAwe: Space fish are able to gather electricity for nourishment and to ride the solar winds between star systems. The [[EarthShatteringKaboom Cosmic Thunderbolt]] is what happens when they join forces and weaponize that electricity.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Old Fingerhead's main grievance with the Hoo-Hoos is that [[TheThingThatWouldNotLeave they stow away in his ship without him knowing and refuse to leave or even apologize]], which he finds very creepy and frustrating. The Galactic Superheroes' solution to this is to [[ComicallyMissingThePoint ask the Hoo-Hoos to tell Fingerhead when they're there]], [[AesopAmnesia which the Hoo-Hoos immediately ignore.]]


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* [[IncrediblyLamePun Genius]] [[GeniusBonus Bonus]]: This series likes to delve into the subjects of astrophysics and cosmology a lot, even featuring a chapter dedicated to the gang discussing things such a dark matter and theories about the true nature of the universe.

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