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[[Sequelitis|Normally,]] that's the end. <ref>Note that this is an English trope; German fairy tales frex usually end with "Und wenn sie nicht gestorben sind, dann leben sie noch heute" - "and if they haven't died yet, they're still living today"; French end with "ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants" -- "They married and had many children", which is seen as an invitation for parodists. Russians tales involving romance actually account for death, apparently ending with, "And they lived their lives happily and died in one day," meaning that when they ''did'' eventually die, they died together, and didn't have to live without each other.</ref>
However, this ending is so classic it's sometimes considered a [[Discredited Trope]], or even a [[Undead Horse Trope|Un]][[Dead Horse Trope]]. It is often a subject to [[Satire, Parody, Pastiche|parody]], and is frequently avoided in favor a [[Twist Ending]].
Despite being one of [[The Oldest Ones in The Book]], this trope is still used more frequently than you'd think. Many audiences simply ''want'' a [[Happy Ending]] because it makes them feel good. [[True Art Is Angsty|True art may be angsty]], but [[Angst Aversion]] is also a fact of life. Everyone has their own favorite spot on the [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism]], and the Happily Ever After ending is meant to appeal to those who prefer the more idealistic side of things.
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