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'''Finn:''' I will! I'll conquer my fear!<br />
'''Finn:''' I will! I'll conquer my fear!<br />
'''Fear Feaster:''' Of ''cooouuurse'' you will, and I live in a two bedroom apartment that doesn't smell like vomit. [[Evil Laughter|Hahahahaha]], ''sarcasm''... }}
'''Fear Feaster:''' Of ''cooouuurse'' you will, and I live in a two bedroom apartment that doesn't smell like vomit. [[Evil Laughter|Hahahahaha]], ''sarcasm''... }}
* [[Sassy Black Woman]]: [[Rule Sixty Three|Cake]] seems to be this even though she's a cat.
* [[Sassy Black Woman]]: [[Rule 63|Cake]] seems to be this even though she's a cat.
* [[Save the Princess]]: Played straight most of the time. Inverted in "Dungeon". [[Spear Counterpart|Gender-inverted]] in "Fionna and Cake".
* [[Save the Princess]]: Played straight most of the time. Inverted in "Dungeon". [[Spear Counterpart|Gender-inverted]] in "Fionna and Cake".
* [[Saying Sound Effects Out Loud]]: Ice King from time to time. 
* [[Saying Sound Effects Out Loud]]: Ice King from time to time. 
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* [[The Scream]]: Lemongrab. Just... Lemongrab.
* [[The Scream]]: Lemongrab. Just... Lemongrab.
* [[Scenery Porn]]/[[Scenery Gorn]]
* [[Scenery Porn]]/[[Scenery Gorn]]
* [[Schizo Tech]]: [[Up to Eleven]], but [[Justified Trope]] with the [[After the End]] setting.
* [[Schizo-Tech]]: [[Up to Eleven]], but [[Justified Trope]] with the [[After the End]] setting.
** Also a [[Scavenger World]] so Finn can have videogames and videocameras and far too many Macs.
** Also a [[Scavenger World]] so Finn can have videogames and videocameras and far too many Macs.
* [[Screams Like a Little Girl]]: Finn in "Power Animal". Jake in "Evicted". Flambo in "Incendium".
* [[Screams Like a Little Girl]]: Finn in "Power Animal". Jake in "Evicted". Flambo in "Incendium".
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** "Incendium" provides the possibility of a new ship: {{spoiler|1=Finn/FlamePrincess}}
** "Incendium" provides the possibility of a new ship: {{spoiler|1=Finn/FlamePrincess}}
* [[Shotacon]]: Finn and Tree Trunks.
* [[Shotacon]]: Finn and Tree Trunks.
* [[Shout Out]]: Has its own [[Adventure Time (Animation)/Shout Out|page]].
* [[Shout-Out]]: Has its own [[Adventure Time (Animation)/Shout Out|page]].
* [[Show Within a Show]]: ''Heat Signature''.
* [[Show Within a Show]]: ''Heat Signature''.
* [[Shut UP, Hannibal]]: Brief one given by Finn to the Lich, which {{spoiler|snaps Finn out of the Lich's mind control.}}
* [[Shut UP, Hannibal]]: Brief one given by Finn to the Lich, which {{spoiler|snaps Finn out of the Lich's mind control.}}
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{{quote| '''Finn:''' (after a scene transition) Ah... everything's back to normal.}}
{{quote| '''Finn:''' (after a scene transition) Ah... everything's back to normal.}}
* [[Snowlems]]: Finn and Jake encounter one in the pilot cartoon.
* [[Snowlems]]: Finn and Jake encounter one in the pilot cartoon.
* [[Solar Powered Magnifying Glass]]: In an [[Ad Bumper]], the Ice King uses a magnifying glass to try to kill a giant ant. He threatens to use it on Finn.
* [[Solar-Powered Magnifying Glass]]: In an [[Ad Bumper]], the Ice King uses a magnifying glass to try to kill a giant ant. He threatens to use it on Finn.
* [[Soul Jar]]: {{spoiler|The Fight King's sword.}}
* [[Soul Jar]]: {{spoiler|The Fight King's sword.}}
* [[Space Whale Aesop]]: In universe, lampshaded at the end of "Slumber Party Panic":
* [[Space Whale Aesop]]: In universe, lampshaded at the end of "Slumber Party Panic":
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* [[Special Guest]]: [[Neil Patrick Harris]]... ''yes, [[How I Met Your Mother (TV)|Neil Patrick freaking Harris]]''... voiced Prince Gumball in "Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake".
* [[Special Guest]]: [[Neil Patrick Harris]]... ''yes, [[How I Met Your Mother (TV)|Neil Patrick freaking Harris]]''... voiced Prince Gumball in "Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake".
** Multiple guest stars have actually appeared on ''Adventure Time'' but it seems only NPH's appearance was publicized. Other people that appeared on the show were [[Grey De Lisle (Music)|Grey De Lisle]] as the Ice Queen, [[The Incredible Hulk (TV)|Lou Ferrigno]] as Billy, [[Mark Hamill]] as The Manifestation of Fear/Fear Feaster and the Dark Magician in "The Enchiridion!", Andy Milonakis as NEPTR, Martin Olson as the father to her daughter's role of Marceline, Ron Perlman as The Lich, Henry Rollins as Bob Rainicorn, Andy Samberg as Party Pat, Laura Silverman as Ethel Rainicorn, and [[George Takei]] as Ricardio.
** Multiple guest stars have actually appeared on ''Adventure Time'' but it seems only NPH's appearance was publicized. Other people that appeared on the show were [[Grey De Lisle (Music)|Grey De Lisle]] as the Ice Queen, [[The Incredible Hulk (TV)|Lou Ferrigno]] as Billy, [[Mark Hamill]] as The Manifestation of Fear/Fear Feaster and the Dark Magician in "The Enchiridion!", Andy Milonakis as NEPTR, Martin Olson as the father to her daughter's role of Marceline, Ron Perlman as The Lich, Henry Rollins as Bob Rainicorn, Andy Samberg as Party Pat, Laura Silverman as Ethel Rainicorn, and [[George Takei]] as Ricardio.
** [[Weird Al Yankovic (Music)|Weird Al Yankovic]] as the Banana Man in "New Frontier".
** [["Weird Al" Yankovic (Music)|Weird Al Yankovic]] as the Banana Man in "New Frontier".
* [[Special Person Normal Name]]: Billy and Jake mostly.
* [[Special Person Normal Name]]: Billy and Jake mostly.
* [[Species Surname]]: Both Finn and Jake have these. Also Mr. Fox, Mr. Goose, and Mrs. Cow from "Storytelling".
* [[Species Surname]]: Both Finn and Jake have these. Also Mr. Fox, Mr. Goose, and Mrs. Cow from "Storytelling".
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** His [[Gender Flip]] counterpart Cake also has a spider sense. When her tail frizzes, she senses trouble.
** His [[Gender Flip]] counterpart Cake also has a spider sense. When her tail frizzes, she senses trouble.
* [[Spiteful Spit]]: Marceline does this to PB in "What Was Missing". Needless to say, she [[GASP|gasped]]. ...[[Exaggerated Trope|A lot.]]
* [[Spiteful Spit]]: Marceline does this to PB in "What Was Missing". Needless to say, she [[GASP|gasped]]. ...[[Exaggerated Trope|A lot.]]
* [[Split Screen Phone Call]]: In "Go With Me" between Finn and Princess Bubblegum then between Jake and Marceline.
* [[Split-Screen Phone Call]]: In "Go With Me" between Finn and Princess Bubblegum then between Jake and Marceline.
* [[Spoiled Sweet]]: Lumpy Space Princess.
* [[Spoiled Sweet]]: Lumpy Space Princess.
* [[Spoiler Title]]: There is a season four episode called... "The Lich". [[Sarcasm Mode|Do you think it has something to do with the Lich?]]
* [[Spoiler Title]]: There is a season four episode called... "The Lich". [[Sarcasm Mode|Do you think it has something to do with the Lich?]]
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** Also, Finn wanted to throw never-ending pies at Jake's face. Think about it.
** Also, Finn wanted to throw never-ending pies at Jake's face. Think about it.
*** [[Don't Explain the Joke|Pi is a never-ending decimal.]]
*** [[Don't Explain the Joke|Pi is a never-ending decimal.]]
* [[Stop Helping Me]]: In the episode "Hot to the Touch" Jake and NEPTR constantly thwart Finn's attempts at convincing Flame Princess to stop burning down the goblin kingdom by extinguishing her flames, which is shown to be quite painful and serves only to fuel her rampage.
* [[Stop Helping Me!]]: In the episode "Hot to the Touch" Jake and NEPTR constantly thwart Finn's attempts at convincing Flame Princess to stop burning down the goblin kingdom by extinguishing her flames, which is shown to be quite painful and serves only to fuel her rampage.
* [[Stuff Blowing Up]]: The episode "Slumber Party Panic" reveals that [[Anthropomorphic Objects|candy people]] explode when they're scared. Thankfully, the effect appears to be reversible since poor Starchy is just fine at the end.
* [[Stuff Blowing Up]]: The episode "Slumber Party Panic" reveals that [[Anthropomorphic Objects|candy people]] explode when they're scared. Thankfully, the effect appears to be reversible since poor Starchy is just fine at the end.
** When the Lich reaches his power well in "Mortal Folly", a [[Disaster Porn|particularly impressive]] ''green'' explosion occurs.
** When the Lich reaches his power well in "Mortal Folly", a [[Disaster Porn|particularly impressive]] ''green'' explosion occurs.
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* [[Those Two Girls]]: The two gumdrop girls. They're frequently seen in the background, almost always seen together, and have had absolutely no impact whatsoever on the plot.
* [[Those Two Girls]]: The two gumdrop girls. They're frequently seen in the background, almost always seen together, and have had absolutely no impact whatsoever on the plot.
* [[Throw the Book At Them]]: Finn throws the Enchiridion at a worm in "Evicted!".
* [[Throw the Book At Them]]: Finn throws the Enchiridion at a worm in "Evicted!".
* [[Tiny Guy Huge Girl]]:
* [[Tiny Guy, Huge Girl]]:
** Lady Rainicorn's parents
** Lady Rainicorn's parents
** Jake and Lady are typically this, but Jake has used his stretching powers on 1 or 2 occasions to be the bigger one.
** Jake and Lady are typically this, but Jake has used his stretching powers on 1 or 2 occasions to be the bigger one.
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* [[Translator Microbes]]: Jake dropped a neck-worn translator device on the bottom of the lake in "My Two Favorite People." The reason he dropped it was because it only had three output voices: Nightmare, Old Man, and Alien Nerd.
* [[Translator Microbes]]: Jake dropped a neck-worn translator device on the bottom of the lake in "My Two Favorite People." The reason he dropped it was because it only had three output voices: Nightmare, Old Man, and Alien Nerd.
* [[Treehouse of Fun]]: [http://i.cartoonnetwork.com/v5cache/CARTOON/site/Images/i3/at_1280x1024_wallpaper4_2.jpg Finn and Jake's house.] Not only is it awesome, but it's downright [[Awesome but Practical|practical]], with a generator and a telescope.
* [[Treehouse of Fun]]: [http://i.cartoonnetwork.com/v5cache/CARTOON/site/Images/i3/at_1280x1024_wallpaper4_2.jpg Finn and Jake's house.] Not only is it awesome, but it's downright [[Awesome but Practical|practical]], with a generator and a telescope.
* [[Tricked Out Shoes]]: The funeral lady's shoe (complete with multiple blades and a ''lasso'') when it was fixed with a magic nail by Finn in "His Hero".
* [[Tricked-Out Shoes]]: The funeral lady's shoe (complete with multiple blades and a ''lasso'') when it was fixed with a magic nail by Finn in "His Hero".
* [[Triumphant Reprise]]: ''All Warmed Up Inside'', which is Jake's far more [[Just for Pun|heartwarming]] take on Finn's song at the beginning of the episode, ''All Gummed Up Inside''.
* [[Triumphant Reprise]]: ''All Warmed Up Inside'', which is Jake's far more [[Just for Pun|heartwarming]] take on Finn's song at the beginning of the episode, ''All Gummed Up Inside''.
* [[Troperiffic]]
* [[Troperiffic]]
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* [[Vagina Dentata]]: The Lord of Evil's [[Eldritch Abomination]] form as well as the dimple plant's dangerous form have mouths that seem to resemble this.
* [[Vagina Dentata]]: The Lord of Evil's [[Eldritch Abomination]] form as well as the dimple plant's dangerous form have mouths that seem to resemble this.
** The slime monster in "Dad's Dungeon".
** The slime monster in "Dad's Dungeon".
* [[Valentines Day Episodes]]: "Incendium". The trappings of the holiday aren't present, but romance is the main theme and the fact that it was airing on "Valentine's Eve" was pointed out in advertisements.
* [[Valentine's Day Episodes]]: "Incendium". The trappings of the holiday aren't present, but romance is the main theme and the fact that it was airing on "Valentine's Eve" was pointed out in advertisements.
* [[Valley Girl]]: The denizens of Lumpy Space.
* [[Valley Girl]]: The denizens of Lumpy Space.
* [[Vampire Monarch]]: Marceline the Vampire Queen.
* [[Vampire Monarch]]: Marceline the Vampire Queen.
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* [[Weaksauce Weakness]]: Finn's fear of the ocean.
* [[Weaksauce Weakness]]: Finn's fear of the ocean.
* [[Wedding Day]]: The Ice King has one to a suitor who appears to willingly love him. {{spoiler|He actually [[Brainwashed]] her with his engagement ring.}}
* [[Wedding Day]]: The Ice King has one to a suitor who appears to willingly love him. {{spoiler|He actually [[Brainwashed]] her with his engagement ring.}}
* [[Wham Episode]]: "Mortal Recoil", hands down. Princess Bubblegum {{spoiler|reverts to 13}} by {{spoiler|bubblegum shortage}}.
* [[Wham! Episode]]: "Mortal Recoil", hands down. Princess Bubblegum {{spoiler|reverts to 13}} by {{spoiler|bubblegum shortage}}.
** {{spoiler|Subverted in "Too Young" when she turns back to normal permanently.}}
** {{spoiler|Subverted in "Too Young" when she turns back to normal permanently.}}
** Turns out the ending of "Jake vs Me-Mow" will play a huge role in Season 4.
** Turns out the ending of "Jake vs Me-Mow" will play a huge role in Season 4.
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** "Incendium", of course, ruined the whole {{spoiler|1=FinnxBubblegum idea with the introduction of Flame Princess.}}
** "Incendium", of course, ruined the whole {{spoiler|1=FinnxBubblegum idea with the introduction of Flame Princess.}}
** {{spoiler|"In Your Footsteps". The Lich gains the Enchiridion.}}
** {{spoiler|"In Your Footsteps". The Lich gains the Enchiridion.}}
* [[Wham Line]]: ''"The Ice Wizard is a weak fool..."''--Said by Princess Bubblegum, and is the first evidence of {{spoiler|her mind-control under the Lich.}} Complete with creepy background music!
* [[Wham! Line]]: ''"The Ice Wizard is a weak fool..."''--Said by Princess Bubblegum, and is the first evidence of {{spoiler|her mind-control under the Lich.}} Complete with creepy background music!
** {{spoiler|"Well, ''I've'' been waiting for '''six months!'''"}} ("No One Can Hear You")
** {{spoiler|"Well, ''I've'' been waiting for '''six months!'''"}} ("No One Can Hear You")
** {{spoiler|"Hello. My name is Simon Petrikov."}} ("Holly Jolly Secrets")
** {{spoiler|"Hello. My name is Simon Petrikov."}} ("Holly Jolly Secrets")
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** [[Does This Remind You of Anything?|Nonconsensual]] hugging. 
** [[Does This Remind You of Anything?|Nonconsensual]] hugging. 
* [[Whatever]]: Lumpy Space Princess says this ''a lot''. Even her password for getting into Lumpy Space is {{smallcaps|Whatevers2009}}.
* [[Whatever]]: Lumpy Space Princess says this ''a lot''. Even her password for getting into Lumpy Space is {{smallcaps|Whatevers2009}}.
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart Anyway]]: The cat in "Dungeon" has the power to be almost right about everything.
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?]]: The cat in "Dungeon" has the power to be almost right about everything.
** It's a [[Shout Out]] to the classic D&D monster, the Displacer Beast. Except this is a [[Incredibly Lame Pun|"Displaced Beast"]] ''GROAN''.
** It's a [[Shout-Out]] to the classic D&D monster, the Displacer Beast. Except this is a [[Incredibly Lame Pun|"Displaced Beast"]] ''GROAN''.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]/[[Hannibal Lecture]]: In "What Have You Done?", the Ice King actually convinces Finn that he's doing the wrong thing by imprisoning him for {{spoiler|seemingly}} no reason.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]/[[Hannibal Lecture]]: In "What Have You Done?", the Ice King actually convinces Finn that he's doing the wrong thing by imprisoning him for {{spoiler|seemingly}} no reason.
* [[What You Are in The Dark]]?: Parodied. After becoming king of a small nation, Finn learns that he is not allowed to chew his own food, among other things.
* [[What You Are in The Dark]]?: Parodied. After becoming king of a small nation, Finn learns that he is not allowed to chew his own food, among other things.