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{{quote|You're gonna have to learn your clichés. You're gonna have to study them, you're gonna have to know them. They're your friends. Write this down...}}
Even without [[Lampshade Hanging]], the [[Lowest Common Denominator]] will still lap up works considered heavily cliché for the same reason as something [[Strictly Formula|formulaic]] works: ''because'' of its familiarity. Many people seek brainless entertainment as its own reward and introducing elements requiring deep thought usually just alienates the average person. The sheer number of [[Police Procedural
The term cliché is also sometimes used to refer to a verbal meme. This usage is almost exclusively reserved for old folk sayings. Expressions such as "the early bird gets the worm" and "raining cats and dogs" are examples.
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