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* It's unclear whether the jester outfit that Maytag wears in ''[[Flipside]]'' actually [[Clothes Make the Superman|causes her]] to become incredibly outgoing and self-confident, but if it doesn't, it's likely to be this trope. |
* It's unclear whether the jester outfit that Maytag wears in ''[[Flipside]]'' actually [[Clothes Make the Superman|causes her]] to become incredibly outgoing and self-confident, but if it doesn't, it's likely to be this trope. |
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** Events seem to be heading this way, with [[Character Development|Maytag able to go on with her comedy act]] despite being magically stripped by a rival at the start of it. After a moment's hesitation, she even manages to joke about her situation. |
** Events seem to be heading this way, with [[Character Development|Maytag able to go on with her comedy act]] despite being magically stripped by a rival at the start of it. After a moment's hesitation, she even manages to joke about her situation. |
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* ''[[Erfworld]]'' [http://archives.erfworld.com/Book+1/148 here] implies that Thinkamancy, and to an extent Foolamancy work this way |
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* [http://www.explosm.net/comics/1801/ Another parody], this time by [[Cyanide and Happiness]]. |
* [http://www.explosm.net/comics/1801/ Another parody], this time by ''[[Cyanide and Happiness]]''. |
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* ''[[Homestuck]]'' has the players use various focusing devices before they can fully control their powers. This isn't outrightly stated, but by comparing {{spoiler|Aradia's shift from using time-controlling music boxes to freezing Bec Noir in place with her mind}}, it becomes obvious. Some characters just jump this hurdle entirely though. |
* ''[[Homestuck]]'' has the players use various focusing devices before they can fully control their powers. This isn't outrightly stated, but by comparing {{spoiler|Aradia's shift from using time-controlling music boxes to freezing Bec Noir in place with her mind}}, it becomes obvious. Some characters just jump this hurdle entirely though. |
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** {{spoiler|A slightly more sinister example is Rose's wands. Doc Scratch suggests that the real power was given directly to Rose by the horrorterrors and that the wands are a way to make her think she's working alone while actually doing their bidding.}} |
** {{spoiler|A slightly more sinister example is Rose's wands. Doc Scratch suggests that the real power was given directly to Rose by the horrorterrors and that the wands are a way to make her think she's working alone while actually doing their bidding.}} |
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* ''[[Amazing Super Powers]]'' shows a [http://www.amazingsuperpowers.com/2009/11/all-on-your-own/ case] of overdoing this. |
* ''[[Amazing Super Powers]]'' shows a [http://www.amazingsuperpowers.com/2009/11/all-on-your-own/ case] of overdoing this. |
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* ''[[Schlock Mercenary]]'' has [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-02-09 an experienced officer] teaching a young officer the secrets of this trade. Granted, it shouldn't take much when her subject is a military intelligence analyst who after discharge planned outings of a parkour gang like military operations... ''before'' she ran into Toughs and had remaining rust shaken from her skills every other day. |
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{{quote|'''Sorlie''': You can order people to be brilliant? |
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'''Murtaugh''': Shhh... as long as ''they'' think I can, I get pretty good results. }} |
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== Web Originals == |
== Web Originals == |
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