Idiot Crows: Difference between revisions

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When a ''[[Boke and Tsukkomi Routine|boke]]'' (silly or idiotic character) says something stupid or foolish, one or more crows may be seen flying past, crying "aho! aho!" or "ba-ka, ba-ka". ''Aho'' is Japanese for "idiot". It's also the ''[[Kansai Regional Accent|kansai-ben]]'' equivalent to the all-purpose insult ''[[Baka]]'' (one functional translation of ''aho'' is "dumbass"); ''kansai-ben'' is used by both the [[Boke and Tsukkomi Routine]] and [[The Idiot From Osaka]].

Much more common in comedy series than serious dramatic [[Anime]], but sometimes found at lighter moments in serious series, too.

 

 

Not to be confused with, [[Mystery Science Theater 3000|the idiocy of Crow T. Robot]] or a particular [[I Love Nuclear Power|nuclear powered]] [[Touhou Project|raven]] [[The Ditz|who is an idiot.]]

 

Also note that "aho" is a pun; it's also Japanese onomatopoeia for a crow's call, hence why it's used so often in comedic situations.

 

* ''[[Doctor Slump]]''. In one case, the crow was pummeled by an annoyed Akane Kimidori.

* ''[[Maze Megaburst Space]]''

* ''[[Mai-Otome]]''

* ''[[Fushigi Yuugi]]''

* ''[[Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch]]'' has a seagull do this in Episode 34, flying in circles at the sky, saying, in the fansub at least, "Moron! Moron!"

* ''[[Beck]]'' features an Idiot Parrot.

** Given the [[Obligatory Swearing|high ratio of cursing]] in the dub, the same parrot shouts ''Asshole!'' Not to say that the original isn't laden with cursing as it is.

** In said gag filler, try to catch the crow ''taking a crap'' during their second plan to remove Kakashi's mask.

** It carried over in ''Shippuden'': with the [[Hot Springs Episode]] of Team 7 and some hilarious post-credits omakes (which included the Wind Release jokes).

* ''[[Mahoujin Guru Guru]]''

* ''[[Eyeshield 21]]''

* ''[[Idol Project]]'' used a ''crow-like alien character'' once for this purpose.

* The ''[[Samurai Champloo]]'' manga, probably also to [[Lampshade Hanging|hang a lampshade]] on the more serious crow symbolism used in the anime.

* Taken to the extreme by ''[[Violinist of Hameln]]'': Oboe, Hamel's mentor and companion, actually IS a crow (transformed by magic), and he explodes into barrages of "You fool!" when frustrated with Hamel.

* The ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' anime.

* In the ''[[Prince of Tennis]]'' chibi filler episodes, there is an idiot crow overhead when "Mama" Oishi forgets his wallet at home.

* ''[[Kyou Kara Maou]]'' has a variation of crow-like birds in the alternate world Yuri often winds up traipsing through screeching "Baaad omeeeen!" whenever trouble is upcoming.

* In [[SD Gundam Force]], when Captain shows off his brand new upgrade; the ability to make facial expressions, a little chick flies by Shute. Because he and the rest of the gang were expecting weapons.

'''Captain:''' ''(Makes a ^^ face)'' I'm glad! }}

 

* An Idiot Crow example happening in live-action television (possibly scripted, but the location is actually close to where the crows congregate) in ''[[Gaki no Tsukai Ya Arahende]]'' 2008, "Do Not Laugh Newspaper Agency Special", during the lunch scene.

 

* One of the extra emotions you could buy at ''[[Maple Story]]'''s Cash Shop shows your character with a [[Sweat Drop]] expression, followed by such a crow passing over the user's head, though the "aho-aho" sound is not included.

 

* One scene in ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', episode "The Beach", uses an idiot dove for a comment made by [[Magnificent Bastard|Azula]], of all people.

** This was mentioned in the commentary; the creators mentioned it was the idea of a Japanese member of the animation staff, who suggested not only that you have to have a bird fly by in such situations, but also the guy should leave the scene as if he's a cardboard cutout. Everyone looked at him as if he was insane. [[Crazy Awesome|Then they went ahead and did it]].

** Another episode used a duck as a substitute.

 

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