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''Kickin' It'' is a 2011 [[Disney XD]] comedy about martial arts. It centers on the Bobby Wasabi Dojo, led by Sensei Rudy. |
''Kickin' It'' is a 2011 [[Disney XD]] comedy about martial arts. It centers on the Bobby Wasabi Dojo, led by Sensei Rudy. |
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** Belts are not "won" in tournaments. |
** Belts are not "won" in tournaments. |
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* [[Assumed Win]]: The Wasabi Warriors once entered a dance contest. When the winner of individual category was to be announced, an arrogant cheater was readying himself to accept it. Then one of the warriors was announced the winner. |
* [[Assumed Win]]: The Wasabi Warriors once entered a dance contest. When the winner of individual category was to be announced, an arrogant cheater was readying himself to accept it. Then one of the warriors was announced the winner. |
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* [[Blackmail]]: In one episode, the bully Truman blackmails Eddie into pranking the other dojo members. Once the gang finds out, they [[Let's Get Dangerous|go all out]] to [[Hoist |
* [[Blackmail]]: In one episode, the bully Truman blackmails Eddie into pranking the other dojo members. Once the gang finds out, they [[Let's Get Dangerous|go all out]] to [[Hoist by His Own Petard|turn the tables]] on Truman. |
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* [[Crossover]]: [[Alliterative Name|Dale Davis]], a recurring character from [[Zeke and Luther]], once interviewed Kim and Milton about a beach at the mall. |
* [[Crossover]]: [[Alliterative Name|Dale Davis]], a recurring character from [[Zeke and Luther]], once interviewed Kim and Milton about a beach at the mall. |
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* [[Five-Man Band]]: |
* [[Five-Man Band]]: |
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** "I can't hide anything, I'm wearing spandex." |
** "I can't hide anything, I'm wearing spandex." |
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* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: [[Hannah Montana|Jason Earles]] plays Sensei Rudy. |
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: [[Hannah Montana|Jason Earles]] plays Sensei Rudy. |
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** So this is where [[G.I. Joe |
** So this is where [[G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra|Snake Eyes]] got his start at. I'm surprised he's talking. |
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* [[Laser Hallway]]: Jack and Milton find one on the way to a security office. Jack does some acrobatics to traverse it and disables it for Milton. For some reason, the door to the security office itself was unlocked. |
* [[Laser Hallway]]: Jack and Milton find one on the way to a security office. Jack does some acrobatics to traverse it and disables it for Milton. For some reason, the door to the security office itself was unlocked. |
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* [[Only Sane Man]]: Both Jack and Kim seem to be the least goofiest characters on the show. |
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Both Jack and Kim seem to be the least goofiest characters on the show. |
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* [[Small Name, Big Ego]]: Jerry. |
* [[Small Name, Big Ego]]: Jerry. |
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* [[The Smurfette Principle]]: Kim is the only girl in the main cast. |
* [[The Smurfette Principle]]: Kim is the only girl in the main cast. |
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* [[Shout-Out]]: When Milton got a failed grade, he was afraid of ending up [[Married |
* [[Shout-Out]]: When Milton got a failed grade, he was afraid of ending up [[Married... with Children|selling shoes at some store]]. |
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** He also became an [[Expy]] of [[David Bowie|Ziggy Stardust]] in an episode set in [[The Seventies]]. |
** He also became an [[Expy]] of [[David Bowie|Ziggy Stardust]] in an episode set in [[The Seventies]]. |
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Latest revision as of 23:52, 4 October 2020
Kickin' It is a 2011 Disney XD comedy about martial arts. It centers on the Bobby Wasabi Dojo, led by Sensei Rudy.
Tropes used in Kickin' It include:
- Action Girl: Kim.
- Artistic License Martial Arts: Common, but it doesn't distract from the fun of the show.
- Belts are not "won" in tournaments.
- Assumed Win: The Wasabi Warriors once entered a dance contest. When the winner of individual category was to be announced, an arrogant cheater was readying himself to accept it. Then one of the warriors was announced the winner.
- Blackmail: In one episode, the bully Truman blackmails Eddie into pranking the other dojo members. Once the gang finds out, they go all out to turn the tables on Truman.
- Crossover: Dale Davis, a recurring character from Zeke and Luther, once interviewed Kim and Milton about a beach at the mall.
- Five-Man Band:
- The Hero - Jack
- The Lancer - Kim
- The Big Guy - Jerry
- The Smart Guy - Milton
- The Chick - Eddie
- Big Brother Mentor - Rudy
- Funny Foreigner: Phil
- Getting Crap Past the Radar: The show sometimes seems to be an excercise in it. Double Entendres, Gags that only an adult would get like 'Wet T-Shirt contests', and all kinds of that sort of fair.
- "Ok, now show me on the witch where the butcher touched you."
- "I can't hide anything, I'm wearing spandex."
- Hey, It's That Guy!: Jason Earles plays Sensei Rudy.
- So this is where Snake Eyes got his start at. I'm surprised he's talking.
- Laser Hallway: Jack and Milton find one on the way to a security office. Jack does some acrobatics to traverse it and disables it for Milton. For some reason, the door to the security office itself was unlocked.
- Only Sane Man: Both Jack and Kim seem to be the least goofiest characters on the show.
- Pet Heir: When Bobby Wasabi was told something he didn't believe, he said it was rich like his dog will be once he dies.
- The Mall: All scenes take place there.
- Small Name, Big Ego: Jerry.
- The Smurfette Principle: Kim is the only girl in the main cast.
- Shout-Out: When Milton got a failed grade, he was afraid of ending up selling shoes at some store.
- He also became an Expy of Ziggy Stardust in an episode set in The Seventies.