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''--connection reestablished--'' [[Orphaned Punchline|then I said "But you're the second one!!"]] Man, everyone was so ''--connection lost--''
''--connection reestablished--'' but undoubtedly, [[His Name Is--|the most important part is when]] ''--connection lost--''
''--unable to reestablish communication; connection terminated--''
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There are a couple of variations on this trope:
'''Type 1a:''' Some list of important information is being conveyed. Whether because of technical reasons (network failure, radio static, the tape breaks, the computer has experienced a psychotic break from reality, etc) or unintentional stupidity, some of the information is lost. Inevitably it is going to be [[His Name Is--|the most important piece of information]]. It's the one single piece required to complete the task you are being given, or prevent you from being killed while performing the task. The last clear part of the message will invariably be something like "Under no circumstances should you ever..." or "It's vitally important that you..."
'''Type 1b:''' There's a variation of this where it's the audience that's [[Take Our Word for It|left in the dark]], but in-universe everyone is clued in. The ''[[Planet Terror]]'' example below is this type. (Similar to [[Relax-O-Vision]], but where that is obviously intentional, this is made to look purely accidental.)
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If people involved in a [[Noodle Incident]] reminisce, you can wind up with a Type 2 for outsiders listening in.
Compare: [[Orphaned Punchline]] and [[Noodle Implements]]. [[His Name Is--]] and [[Conveniently Interrupted Document]] are subtropes. Contrast: [[Lost in Translation]] where the information is all there, just interpreted wrongly. See also [[Distress Call]], [[Electronic Speech Impediment]], [[Translation: "Yes"]].
Oh, and when using this trope, ''never, ever''
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* The Book of Mazarbul in ''[[Lord of the Rings]]'' is read out with all the missing bits included as ellipses. Tolkien also [[Doing It for the Art|inscribed the relevant pages]] to show the missing burned parts.
{{quote|"we have barred the gates but doubt if [...] can hold them long. If there is [...] no escape it will be a horrible fate to suffer [...] [[Apocalyptic Log|We cannot get out]]. We cannot get out... fell there bravely while the rest retr [...] Mazarbul. We still ho[...]g ... but hope u[...]n[...]Óin's party went five days ago but today only four returned.}}
* ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]'': 'Here may be found the last words of Joseph of Arimathea. He who is valiant and pure of spirit may find the Holy Grail in the Castle of [[His Name Is--|aaarrrrggh]]'.
{{quote|'''Maynard:''' He must have [[Almost-Dead Guy|died while carving it]].
'''King Arthur:''' Look, if he was dying [[Lampshade Hanging|he wouldn't bother to carve "aaargh", he'd just say it]].
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** "Troubleshooter, congratulations on being assigned to test the experimental Personal Fuel/Air Explosive Knapsack and Lunchbag! You will be held fully accountable for any damage caused to the device or facilities due to misuse of the device, Troubleshooter. The Computer is your friend!" Then the player should realize the instruction book has been almost entirely blacked out with "CLASSIFIED INFORMATION" stamps.
** "Troubleshooter, you have been [[Canned Orders Over Loudspeaker|assigned an urgent mission!]] Please report ''immediately'' to Alpha Complex Sector A-'''squeeeeeeeee'''-Bouncy Bubble Beverage, now available in Soylent Orange flavor! '''squeeeeeeee'''-failure to report on time will be considered treason."
* ''[[Dungeons
** Module S4 ''The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''. The [[PC]]s can acquire an [[Apocalyptic Log]] document of a party that previously entered the title area. It has a number of smudges, stains, blotches and smears that cover important words and phrases.
** Module O2 ''Blade of Vengeance''. Two items have missing information: Druinder's letter and the last page of the hermit's book.
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