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''Bonus Stage'' (abbreviated [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|BS]]) was an animated Flash action/adventure/comedy series filled with surreal humor, sarcasm, and pop culture references.
The cartoon was focused on Joel Dawson, [[Mad Scientist|action scientist]], and his roommate Phil Argus, a normal person with superpowers who is mostly [[The Straight Man|frustrated and serious]]. There's Elly Strife, [[Stalker
All this started with ''High Score'', the original show before ''Bonus Stage'', which got started as an [[Follow the Leader|attempt to compete with]] ''[[
Bonus Stage was created by Matt Wilson. Matt hated some of his [[Fan Dumb|fans, because they did not think or behave like normal rational human beings]] and [[Unpleasable Fanbase|none of them were ever satisfied with anything he did]], making it impossible to adjust the writing. Regardless, his fans loved him anyway.
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* [[Coincidental Broadcast]]: Lampshaded in episode 49 when the gang turns on the TV, only to have a news reporter say, "If you've just joined us..." and then compliment the viewer on their excellent timing.
* [[Conspicuous CG]]: in some external shots.
* [[Creator Backlash]]: Matt Wilson '''really''' hated the show and its fans. That he got [[Fan Dumb|threatened both if he stopped]] ''[[Unpleasable Fanbase|or continued]]'' [[Fan Dumb|making the show]], and that there were reports of fans [[Stalker
* [[Crossover]]: With ''Space Tree''. And ''Waterman''.
* [[Cyberspace]]: {{spoiler|The entire show takes place within Joel's simulated reality.}}
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** Which is then completely undone in episode 89, with Phil even questioning how he's still alive.
** Episode 79 what with {{spoiler|Rya's death}} and all.
* [[Dropped a Bridge
** The same could be said for {{spoiler|the virtual environment created by Joel}} at the end of {{spoiler|the old}} Episode 87... {{spoiler|yeah, thanks a lot, Phil!}}
* [[Earthshattering Kaboom]]: {{spoiler|Hydrox is blown up due to Joel pushing red buttons.}}
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* [[Its Pronounced Tropay]]: The fifth and sixth seasons were set on the "eShip": the "Spac" is silent.
* [[Halfway Plot Switch]]: This show does this in spades.
* [[Hoist
* [[Hot Mom]]: Jessica after being de-aged.
* [[Jerkass]]: Arguably most of the cast.
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* [[Planet of Hats]]: [[Lampshaded]]
{{quote| Phil: "Isn't it great that each planet is named after its purpose? I sure think so!"}}
* [[Put
* [[Ridiculously Human Robot]]: Rya. Possibly June as well.
* [[Robo Speak]]: Rya was voiced by a voice synthesizer for the majority of the series. Subverted with June, though there is some debate as to whether or not she's actually a robot.
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* [[Single Biome Planet]]: Hydrox (Water Planet).
* [[Snap Back]]: Quite a few times, always played and often lampshaded [[Rule of Funny|for comic value]]. Borders on [[Negative Continuity]].
* [[Stalker
** Phil arguably counts as well. He writes ''[[Fan Fiction]] pairing him up with her,'' for God's sake!
** Hell, half the characters count. It's kind of implied that Andrew was stalking Elly as well.
* [[Straight Man]]: Phil (less so in later episodes).
* [[Take That]]: The final episode(ish) was a long series of jabs at the ''[[Ctrl
* [[The Stinger]]: Several episodes, especially in seasons 3-5, had a quip by one of the characters after the credits.
* [[Unbuilt Trope]]: Episode 80 resembled an [[The Abridged Series|Abridged Series]] for [[Popeye]], at least a year before the first episode of [[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series
** Little Kuriboh has actually stated himself that he didn't start the abridged series idea, he just gave it a name.
* [[Un Cancelled]]: Came very close. After Matt Wilson announced that he was ending ''Bonus Stage'' a season early due to financial troubles, a fan offered to pay him $15,000 to continue the series. Nothing ever came of it.
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