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{{quote|'''Bart Simpson:''' [[Alan Moore]]! You wrote my favorite Radioactive Man comics. |
{{quote|'''Bart Simpson:''' [[Alan Moore]]! You wrote my favorite Radioactive Man comics. |
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'''[[Alan Moore]]:''' Oh, really? You liked how I made your favorite superhero a heroin-addicted jazz critic who's not radioactive? |
'''[[Alan Moore]]:''' Oh, really? You liked how I made your favorite superhero a heroin-addicted jazz critic who's not radioactive? |
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'''Bart Simpson:''' I don't read the words, I just like it when he punches people. |
'''Bart Simpson:''' I don't read the words, I just like it when he punches people. |
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|''[[The Simpsons (animation)|The Simpsons]]''}} |
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Anyone who creates works of fiction will often try to make it big and large to justify your money's worth. They want to make each new installment bigger and better than the last, adding in new stories and conventions, and just make it a lot more fun than the last title in a series. |
Anyone who creates works of fiction will often try to make it big and large to justify your money's worth. They want to make each new installment bigger and better than the last, adding in new stories and conventions, and just make it a lot more fun than the last title in a series. |
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* The ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh Tenth Anniversary Movie]]'' we all know you don't care about the plot, you're just there to see [[Yu-Gi-Oh (anime)|Yami]], [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (anime)|Jaden/Judai]], and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|Yusei]] dueling together |
* The ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh Tenth Anniversary Movie]]'' we all know you don't care about the plot, you're just there to see [[Yu-Gi-Oh (anime)|Yami]], [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (anime)|Jaden/Judai]], and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|Yusei]] dueling together |
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== Comic Books == |
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* Marvel's has been known to place [[Wolverine]] [[Wolverine Publicity|prominently on covers of comics he barely appears in]] because of this. |
* Marvel's has been known to place [[Wolverine]] [[Wolverine Publicity|prominently on covers of comics he barely appears in]] because of this. |
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** Lampshaded when during one promotion where each cover in one particular month featured Wolverine ''whether or not he even appears in the story.'' On some (such as the short-lived adaptation of Laurel K. Hamilton's Stephanie Blake series) the cover (always showing Wolvie teaming up with the comic's hero(es)) there was a small disclaimer, obviously [[Our Lawyers Advised This Trope|suggested by Marvel's legal counsel]] that read "Wolverine does not actually appear in this comic." |
** Lampshaded when during one promotion where each cover in one particular month featured Wolverine ''whether or not he even appears in the story.'' On some (such as the short-lived adaptation of Laurel K. Hamilton's Stephanie Blake series) the cover (always showing Wolvie teaming up with the comic's hero(es)) there was a small disclaimer, obviously [[Our Lawyers Advised This Trope|suggested by Marvel's legal counsel]] that read "Wolverine does not actually appear in this comic." |
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** Also parodied by The Sensational She-Hulk, where they have a cover of Wolverine and a couple of other heroes at the charge and the blurb ''"Wolverine is on this comic!"''... and a crumpled bottom having been pushed up by Jen, who looks at the reader while glibly saying "Note the cover doesn't say he's actually ''in'' this comic!" |
** Also parodied by The Sensational She-Hulk, where they have a cover of Wolverine and a couple of other heroes at the charge and the blurb ''"Wolverine is on this comic!"''... and a crumpled bottom having been pushed up by Jen, who looks at the reader while glibly saying "Note the cover doesn't say he's actually ''in'' this comic!" |
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== Film == |
== Film == |
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* Due to the way [[Bollywood|Indian]] [[The Otherwoods|cinema]] and [[Filmi Music|music]] works, most films promote themselves via the songs in the film, hence the popularity and predominance of [[Item number]]s as a way to drag people to see the film, if only for the chance of see their favorite artist dancing scantly. |
* Due to the way [[Bollywood|Indian]] [[The Otherwoods|cinema]] and [[Filmi Music|music]] works, most films promote themselves via the songs in the film, hence the popularity and predominance of [[Item number]]s as a way to drag people to see the film, if only for the chance of see their favorite artist dancing scantly. |
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* ''[[MythBusters]]''. You mean there's more to it than [[Stuff Blowing Up]]? |
* ''[[MythBusters]]''. You mean there's more to it than [[Stuff Blowing Up]]? |
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** [[Comically Missing the Point|Oh course there is.]] [[Everybody Remembers the Stripper|There's Kari.]] |
** [[Comically Missing the Point|Oh course there is.]] [[Everybody Remembers the Stripper|There's Kari.]] |
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** Plenty only watch the Spike Video Game Awards for the trailers and announcements. |
** Plenty only watch the Spike Video Game Awards for the trailers and announcements. |
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* In April, 2012, ITV premiered a 4 part ''Titanic'' mini-series to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of that ship. Around the same time, it was revealed that the next Companion for ''[[Doctor Who]]'' would be one Jenna-Louise Coleman...who happens to have a supporting role in the aforesaid ''Titanic'' mini series. Cue the [[YouTube]] clips of her scenes ONLY. |
* In April, 2012, ITV premiered a 4 part ''Titanic'' mini-series to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of that ship. Around the same time, it was revealed that the next Companion for ''[[Doctor Who]]'' would be one Jenna-Louise Coleman...who happens to have a supporting role in the aforesaid ''Titanic'' mini series. Cue the [[YouTube]] clips of her scenes ONLY. |
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* The final two years of Australian [[Talk Show]] Rove (previously known as Rove Live) had a segment called Kevin Rudd PM. What was pretty much a [[Gag Dub]] of news footage spliced together of then Prime Minster Kevin Rudd as [[They Fight Crime|a secret agent]]. Looking episodes up on [[YouTube]] you'll see people saying they only watched the show for this. |
* The final two years of Australian [[Talk Show]] ''Rove'' (previously known as ''Rove Live'') had a segment called Kevin Rudd PM. What was pretty much a [[Gag Dub]] of news footage spliced together of then Prime Minster Kevin Rudd as [[They Fight Crime|a secret agent]]. Looking episodes up on [[YouTube]] you'll see people saying they only watched the show for this. |
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== Music == |
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** Also true for [[Kanye West]]'s video "Monster". While it was a joint project with ''five'' contributing artists, Minaji's part stood out the most among critics and fans. |
** Also true for [[Kanye West]]'s video "Monster". While it was a joint project with ''five'' contributing artists, Minaji's part stood out the most among critics and fans. |
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* Paige in ''[[FoxTrot]]'' goes to see ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film)|The Return of the King]]'' just because Orlando Bloom is in it, and wishes the movie would stop wasting time with that "filler stuff about a ring." |
* Paige in ''[[FoxTrot]]'' goes to see ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film)|The Return of the King]]'' just because Orlando Bloom is in it, and wishes the movie would stop wasting time with that "filler stuff about a ring." |
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* Michael Jordan. Once he left (and came back, and left and came back, and left and came back) the NBA saw a drop in their ratings that they still haven't fully recovered from. |
* Michael Jordan. Once he left (and came back, and left and came back, and left and came back) the NBA saw a drop in their ratings that they still haven't fully recovered from. |
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** Subverted, oddly enough, by Chicago Bulls fans. In the Post-Jordan era (after MJ left for the Washington Wizards), The Bulls have been #1 in overall attendance in the NBA, topping the NBA attendance charts most years - even during the Dark Ages in the early 2000's when the team was a laughingstock. |
** Subverted, oddly enough, by Chicago Bulls fans. In the Post-Jordan era (after MJ left for the Washington Wizards), The Bulls have been #1 in overall attendance in the NBA, topping the NBA attendance charts most years - even during the Dark Ages in the early 2000's when the team was a laughingstock. |
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*** A lot of parks in the MLB have Premium Prices on games featuring specific rival teams and/or the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox (the latter for their name and reputation alone). |
*** A lot of parks in the MLB have Premium Prices on games featuring specific rival teams and/or the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox (the latter for their name and reputation alone). |
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== Tabletop Games == |
== Tabletop Games == |
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* Every [[Game Master]] who has focused on plots has encountered this. The entire joke about The Munchkin File's [[Player Archetypes|archetypes]] reveals ''three'' of the four are there just for Godzilla. [[The Loonie]] is there for a laugh, [[The Real Man]] is there to put the hurt on something in a power fantasy, and the [[Munchkin]] is there just for whatever gives the most plusses. Other RPG guides talk about players who just want to play out their personal fantasy over and over, those who like outfoxing the GM's best antagonists, and gamers who are there just to hang with their friends. |
* Every [[Game Master]] who has focused on plots has encountered this. The entire joke about The Munchkin File's [[Player Archetypes|archetypes]] reveals ''three'' of the four are there just for Godzilla. [[The Loonie]] is there for a laugh, [[The Real Man]] is there to put the hurt on something in a power fantasy, and the [[Munchkin]] is there just for whatever gives the most plusses. Other RPG guides talk about players who just want to play out their personal fantasy over and over, those who like outfoxing the GM's best antagonists, and gamers who are there just to hang with their friends. |
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* This happens in war games with extensive historical backgrounds or in universe mythologies. Some players are trying to recreate the Roman Legio XX, refight Midway, or celebrate the [[Expanded Universe]] of their favorite setting. Others just want things to die and could care less about any of the supposed backdrop. And some players want the big win so bad, they'll try to make the most deadly force the rules allow, real-world doctrine (for historical games), in-universe fluff, or even [["Stop Having Fun!" Guys|sportsmanship]] be damned. |
* This happens in war games with extensive historical backgrounds or in universe mythologies. Some players are trying to recreate the Roman Legio XX, refight Midway, or celebrate the [[Expanded Universe]] of their favorite setting. Others just want things to die and could care less about any of the supposed backdrop. And some players want the big win so bad, they'll try to make the most deadly force the rules allow, real-world doctrine (for historical games), in-universe fluff, or even [["Stop Having Fun!" Guys|sportsmanship]] be damned. |
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** The incredibly detailed costumes in ''[[Cats]]'' |
** The incredibly detailed costumes in ''[[Cats]]'' |
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* ''The Mountaintop'' is a play centered on the civil rights activist [[Martin Luther King]] which took a new perspective on him. But a lot of people simply watch it to see [[Samuel L. Jackson]] play as Martin Luther King. |
* ''The Mountaintop'' is a play centered on the civil rights activist [[Martin Luther King]] which took a new perspective on him. But a lot of people simply watch it to see [[Samuel L. Jackson]] play as Martin Luther King. |
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* [[Tim Schafer]] was aggravated when he was playing his game [[Brutal Legend]] online, only to find a player send him a message "surrendur plz," which meant the player was just trying to trade wins for achievements without trying to play. [[Tim Schafer]] tweeted "surrender plz? SURRENDUR PLZ? Is that what I go online for? To be asked to surrendur plz at my own game?!" |
* [[Tim Schafer]] was aggravated when he was playing his game [[Brutal Legend]] online, only to find a player send him a message "surrendur plz," which meant the player was just trying to trade wins for achievements without trying to play. [[Tim Schafer]] tweeted "surrender plz? SURRENDUR PLZ? Is that what I go online for? To be asked to surrendur plz at my own game?!" |
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* A good bit of the reaction to ''Pokemon + [[Nobunaga's Ambition]]'' and "day one buy" reactions to this were solely because of how out-there the crossover idea was. |
* A good bit of the reaction to ''Pokemon + [[Nobunaga's Ambition]]'' and "day one buy" reactions to this were solely because of how out-there the crossover idea was. |
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* Speaking of [[Pokémon]], while the storylines in the main games have gotten more complex and detailed, people still buy the games because they still want to catch, train and battle with the eponymous monsters. |
* Speaking of ''[[Pokémon]]'', while the storylines in the main games have gotten more complex and detailed, people still buy the games because they still want to catch, train and battle with the eponymous monsters. |
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* ''[[School Days]]'' actually features plenty of endings where the cheerful, well-adjusted protagonists live happily ever after... but no one cares about those. Most people playing ''School Days'' just want its infamous [[Multiple Endings|Bad Ends]] in which one or more characters are brutally murdered. |
* ''[[School Days]]'' actually features plenty of endings where the cheerful, well-adjusted protagonists live happily ever after... but no one cares about those. Most people playing ''School Days'' just want its infamous [[Multiple Endings|Bad Ends]] in which one or more characters are brutally murdered. |
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== [[Western Animation]] == |
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* Many people watched ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit?]]'' just to see some their favorite cartoon characters in the same scene (Donald and Daffy, Mickey and Bugs). |
* Many people watched ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit?]]'' just to see some their favorite cartoon characters in the same scene (Donald and Daffy, Mickey and Bugs). |
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* A lot of people just watched ''[[Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'' for the [[Disney Princess]]es who made a prominent appearance in two scenes. |
* A lot of people just watched ''[[Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'' for the [[Disney Princess]]es who made a prominent appearance in two scenes. |
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