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The tropeuse of using "Franken-" as a prefix to any other word, to indicate an unnatural abomination of the same. Particularly (but not always) one that involves re-animation of dead X, recycling of body parts from dead X, or combining parts of X and Y in a way that is considered wrong. May imply [[Science Is Bad]].
 
Some blame the creators of the work for not realizing ([[I Am Not Shazam]]) that [[Frankenstein's Monster|Frankenstein is the name of the creator/scientist who created the monster]], said monster's name being Adam. Others see "[['''Franken -X]]'''" as meaning X combined in a manner like that used by Frankenstein.
 
No, this trope does not mean that "Frankenstein" is actually an unnatural abomination of lidded drink mugs.
 
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== Anime and Manga ==
* ''[[Franken Fran]]''
* Limone's sewn-together plush in ''[[Simoun]]'' earned the [[Fan Nickname]] "Frankenplush" for its appearance.
 
== Comic Books ==
* Franken-Castle, [[The Punisher|Franken-Castle]]. That is, until he was resurrected,; after all, [[Status Quo Is God]].
 
== Film ==
* The very early [[Tim Burton]] film[[Short Film]] ''Frankenweenie'' (later made into a feature-length film).
* ''Frankenhooker''
* "Frankenfood", a term used to describe genetically modified food. Guess which side of the debate coined it.
* [[Franken Fran]]
* The ''[[Spongebob SquarePants]]'' episode "Frankendoodle" (although the character it refers to is called "DoodleBob").
* ''Franken Fish'' from the [[Sci Fi]] Channel.
* Frankenstrat, Eddie [[Van Halen]]'s custom-made guitar.
* Limone's sewn-together plush in ''[[Simoun]]'' earned the [[Fan Nickname]] "Frankenplush" for its appearance.
* Dr. Frank-N-Furter from ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' is a rare case that avoids [[I Am Not Shazam]]. Frank is the mad scientist, Rocky Horror is his creation.
 
* [[Veggie Tales (Animation)|Veggie Tales]] once featured a horror movie called "Franken-Celery" that caused Jr. Asparagus to lose sleep.
== Live-Action TV ==
* Frankenchokey in [[Invader Zim]], although only briefly mentioned in passing. The Paranormal Investigator Dib was paired with for Career Day claimed he was "a real Franken-thingie."
* [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Frankengirl]], Justin Russo's self-built robot roommate in ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''.
 
== Music ==
* Frankenstrat, Eddie [[Van Halen]]'s custom-made guitar.
* The [[Dead Kennedys]] album ''Frankenchrist.''
 
== Video Games ==
* Frankentetris: nickname for ''[[Tetris the Grand Master]]'' ACE, whose rules are a mix of traditional TGM rules and the Super Rotation System rules that TGM fans consider to be [[Executive Meddling]].
* ''[[Borderlands]]'' (Videohas Game)|"FrankenBill]].", Aa mixture of Frank and Bill found in the zombie island DLC.
 
== Web Original ==
* [[The Angry Video Game Nerd (Web Video)|The Angry Video Game Nerd]] once created Frankennerd for a Halloween Special. Eventually, the shitty games made him go crazy.
 
== Western Animation ==
* The ''[[SpongebobSpongeBob SquarePants]]'' episode "Frankendoodle" (although the character it refers to is called "DoodleBob").
* ''[[Veggie Tales (Animation)|Veggie Tales]]'' once featured a horror movie called "Franken-Celery" that caused Jr. Asparagus to lose sleep.
* Frankenchokey in ''[[Invader Zim]]'', although only briefly mentioned in passing. The Paranormal Investigator Dib was paired with for Career Day claimed he was "a real Franken-thingie."
* In ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 (Animation)|Mikey]]'', Mikey calls Baxter Stockman "Dr. Stockman-stein" after seeing his [[Body Horror|attempt to reassemble himself]].
 
== Real Life ==
* "Frankenfood", a term used to describe genetically modified food. Guess which side of the debate coined it.
* Frankenbike: a bicycle constructed from found and/or scavenged parts mainly so one has something to ride.
* Frankenputer: similar to Frankenbike, a computer made up of spare parts from dead computers and/or leftovers from upgrades of other computers. Often found in a [[Hacker Cave]].
* Frankentetris: nickname for ''[[Tetris the Grand Master]]'' ACE, whose rules are a mix of traditional TGM rules and the Super Rotation System rules that TGM fans consider to be [[Executive Meddling]].
* [[Borderlands (Video Game)|FrankenBill]]. A mixture of Frank and Bill found in the zombie island DLC.
* [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 (Animation)|Mikey]] calls Baxter Stockman "Dr. Stockman-stein" after seeing his [[Body Horror|attempt to reassemble himself]].
* [[The Punisher|Franken-Castle]]. That is, until he was resurrected, after all, [[Status Quo Is God]].
* The [[Dead Kennedys]] album ''Frankenchrist.''
* [[The Angry Video Game Nerd (Web Video)|The Angry Video Game Nerd]] once created Frankennerd for a Halloween Special. Eventually, the shitty games made him go crazy.
* [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Frankengirl]], Justin Russo's self-built robot roommate.
* Frankenbite: a sound bite created through [[Quote Mining]].
 
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