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{{quote|''"Hello, my name is Mr. Snrub, and I come from, er... someplace far away!"''|'''{{spoiler|[[Captain Obvious|Mr. Burns]]}}''', ''[[The Simpsons (Animation)|The Simpsons]]''}}
{{quote|''"Hello, my name is Mr. Snrub, and I come from, er... someplace far away!"''|'''{{spoiler|[[Captain Obvious|Mr. Burns]]}}''', ''[[The Simpsons (animation)|The Simpsons]]''}}


When someone has to think of a pseudonym for themselves, an oddly popular choice is their own name, but written backwards. You'd expect them to be more imaginative, and smart enough to realize that such a pseudonym can easily give away your true identity. Sure enough, most of the time someone notices, often by exclaiming "(Eman Sdrawckab) spelled backwards is (Backwards Name)!"
When someone has to think of a pseudonym for themselves, an oddly popular choice is their own name, but written backwards. You'd expect them to be more imaginative, and smart enough to realize that such a pseudonym can easily give away your true identity. Sure enough, most of the time someone notices, often by exclaiming "(Eman Sdrawckab) spelled backwards is (Backwards Name)!"


The technical term for this is an "Ananym". (And yes, it does spell "My Nana" if written backwards). On a technical note, this trope is much more interesting depending on whether it's the ''sounds'' or ''letters'' that have been reversed, compared with whether it occurs in written or spoken form. For example, compare "[[Who Wants to Be A Superhero|Rotiart]]" (Roh-Tee-Art) to "traitor" (Tray-Tor); the letters are reversed, but the way English language rules work, the result comes out with noticeably different syllabic parsing and verbal rhythm. You might spot the trope in writing, but it sounds like a genuine name when spoken aloud. Conversely, reversing the syllables instead of the spelling can pass in writing, but may sound obvious when spoken out loud.
The technical term for this is an "Ananym". (And yes, it does spell "My Nana" if written backwards). On a technical note, this trope is much more interesting depending on whether it's the ''sounds'' or ''letters'' that have been reversed, compared with whether it occurs in written or spoken form. For example, compare "[[Who Wants to Be a Superhero|Rotiart]]" (Roh-Tee-Art) to "traitor" (Tray-Tor); the letters are reversed, but the way English language rules work, the result comes out with noticeably different syllabic parsing and verbal rhythm. You might spot the trope in writing, but it sounds like a genuine name when spoken aloud. Conversely, reversing the syllables instead of the spelling can pass in writing, but may sound obvious when spoken out loud.


Also note that some other languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, assign ''whole syllables'' to each character, so while the names really ''were'' spelled backwards in their native alphabet, their English equivalents got [[Lost in Translation]]. This includes palindromes, such as "[[Love Hina|Maeda Ema]]" (spelled Ma-e-da-E-ma) and "[[Infinite Stratos|Yamada Maya]]" (Ya-ma-da-Ma-ya).
Also note that some other languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, assign ''whole syllables'' to each character, so while the names really ''were'' spelled backwards in their native alphabet, their English equivalents got [[Lost in Translation]]. This includes palindromes, such as "[[Love Hina|Maeda Ema]]" (spelled Ma-e-da-E-ma) and "[[Infinite Stratos|Yamada Maya]]" (Ya-ma-da-Ma-ya).
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== Agnam & Emina ==
== Agnam & Emina ==
* In the KC Grand Prix ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh]]'' arc, Yugi's grandpa disguises himself as a duelist named Apnarg to enter a tournament. If [[4Kids! Entertainment|4Kids]] were a bit more clever, they could've gone with Nomolos.
* In the KC Grand Prix ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' arc, Yugi's grandpa disguises himself as a duelist named Apnarg to enter a tournament. If [[4Kids! Entertainment|4Kids]] were a bit more clever, they could've gone with Nomolos.
* This is what clues Goku in to Uub being the reincarnation of the evil Buu in the final episodes of ''[[Dragonball Z]]''. Considering Uub had no idea he was Buu's reincarnation, this makes it an awfully convenient name.
* This is what clues Goku in to Uub being the reincarnation of the evil Buu in the final episodes of ''[[Dragonball Z]]''. Considering Uub had no idea he was Buu's reincarnation, this makes it an awfully convenient name.
* Dr. Mashirito, the [[Mad Scientist]] antagonist in ''[[Doctor Slump]]'' was named after Toriyama's editor at the time, whose surname was Torishima. It may not be obvious, but written in the Japanese syllable-alpabet, it is indeed a Sdrawkcab Name. To western eyes, it just looks like an anagram.
* Dr. Mashirito, the [[Mad Scientist]] antagonist in ''[[Doctor Slump]]'' was named after Toriyama's editor at the time, whose surname was Torishima. It may not be obvious, but written in the Japanese syllable-alpabet, it is indeed a Sdrawkcab Name. To western eyes, it just looks like an anagram.
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** In the manga short story ''Ami-chan's First Love'' (and in the anime special based on it) Ami's mysterious rival known as "Mercurius" turns out to be a local geek named Kurume Suuri, and he even explains how he came up with this pseudonym.<ref>His name in Japanese is read ''Suuri Kurume''; reversing the syllable order produces ''Merukuriusu'', which is the Japanese rendition of "Mercurius".</ref>
** In the manga short story ''Ami-chan's First Love'' (and in the anime special based on it) Ami's mysterious rival known as "Mercurius" turns out to be a local geek named Kurume Suuri, and he even explains how he came up with this pseudonym.<ref>His name in Japanese is read ''Suuri Kurume''; reversing the syllable order produces ''Merukuriusu'', which is the Japanese rendition of "Mercurius".</ref>
* ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' already features Mine Yoshizaki's [[Author Avatar]] (known as Yoshizaki-sensei), but there's also a background character called ''Yoshi Mine''zaki - she's an [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]] who could be easily mistaken for a [[Stringy Haired Ghost Girl]].
* ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' already features Mine Yoshizaki's [[Author Avatar]] (known as Yoshizaki-sensei), but there's also a background character called ''Yoshi Mine''zaki - she's an [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]] who could be easily mistaken for a [[Stringy Haired Ghost Girl]].
* Part of the [[Dub Name Change]] for the American version of ''[[Tokyo Mew Mew]]'' involved renaming characters Kish and Tart to Dren and Tarb. That's a fair (if teeth-grindingly dumb) description of [[Bratty Half-Pint|Tart]], but [[4Kids! Entertainment|4Kids]] apparently thinks "nerd" is synonymous with [[Stalker With a Crush]].
* Part of the [[Dub Name Change]] for the American version of ''[[Tokyo Mew Mew]]'' involved renaming characters Kish and Tart to Dren and Tarb. That's a fair (if teeth-grindingly dumb) description of [[Bratty Half-Pint|Tart]], but [[4Kids! Entertainment|4Kids]] apparently thinks "nerd" is synonymous with [[Stalker with a Crush]].
* In an omake gag 4-koma in ''[[Full Moon O Sagashite]]'', Mitsuki Kouyama wonders what her name would be if she was a shinigami. Takuto thinks up her name backwards, "Mayauko Kitsumi". None of them like it.
* In an omake gag 4-koma in ''[[Full Moon o Sagashite]]'', Mitsuki Kouyama wonders what her name would be if she was a shinigami. Takuto thinks up her name backwards, "Mayauko Kitsumi". None of them like it.
* ''[[Umineko no Naku Koro Ni]]''
* ''[[Umineko no Naku Koro ni]]''
** The sixth arc provides Kanon's [[Only Known By Their Nickname|real name]], {{spoiler|Yoshiya}}. This is, in fact, a modified Japanese reversal of {{spoiler|Shannon's real name, Sayo}}. {{spoiler|Shi and ya need to be slurred together into one sound, as the Japanese kana does to write the letter "Sha," and you wind up with "Shayo," which is only slightly different from "Sayo."}} This was one of the many big hints given in that arc that {{spoiler|Shannon and Kanon are probably the same character with some sort of [[Split Personality]] disorder}}.
** The sixth arc provides Kanon's [[Only Known by Their Nickname|real name]], {{spoiler|Yoshiya}}. This is, in fact, a modified Japanese reversal of {{spoiler|Shannon's real name, Sayo}}. {{spoiler|Shi and ya need to be slurred together into one sound, as the Japanese kana does to write the letter "Sha," and you wind up with "Shayo," which is only slightly different from "Sayo."}} This was one of the many big hints given in that arc that {{spoiler|Shannon and Kanon are probably the same character with some sort of [[Split Personality]] disorder}}.
** And for a way more obvious example: Dlanor A. Knox, a reference to the author [[wikipedia:Ronald Knox|Ronald A. Knox]], who is her father.
** And for a way more obvious example: Dlanor A. Knox, a reference to the author [[wikipedia:Ronald Knox|Ronald A. Knox]], who is her father.
* Not used as a disguise, but Krad and Dark of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'' have each others' names spelled backwards. This is most likely intentional, as they are two halves of the same artwork.
* Not used as a disguise, but Krad and Dark of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'' have each others' names spelled backwards. This is most likely intentional, as they are two halves of the same artwork.
* Elbaf, the land of giants, in ''[[One Piece]]''. The Viz translation missed this and translated it as "Elbaph".
* Elbaf, the land of giants, in ''[[One Piece]]''. The Viz translation missed this and translated it as "Elbaph".
* The [[Grand Finale]] of the original [[Lupin III]] manga series featured the [[Musical Assassin]] Ataginez. {{spoiler|Turns out it's Inspector Zenigata in disguise.}}
* The [[Grand Finale]] of the original [[Lupin III]] manga series featured the [[Musical Assassin]] Ataginez. {{spoiler|Turns out it's Inspector Zenigata in disguise.}}
* The Fuji television block [[Noitamin A]]
* The Fuji television block [[NoitaminA]]




== Semag Drac ==
== Semag Drac ==
* ''[[Magic the Gathering]]'':
* ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'':
** [http://ww2.wizards.com/gatherer/CardDetails.aspx?&id=37 Nevinyrral's Disk], a [[Shout-Out]] to [[Larry Niven]] (and specifically to his story "[[The Magic Goes Away (Literature)|The Magic Goes Away]]"). To wit, that story contains a magical disk that destroys all magic in the vicinity when activated, and that is precisely what the card does.
** [http://ww2.wizards.com/gatherer/CardDetails.aspx?&id=37 Nevinyrral's Disk], a [[Shout-Out]] to [[Larry Niven]] (and specifically to his story "[[The Magic Goes Away (novel)|The Magic Goes Away]]"). To wit, that story contains a magical disk that destroys all magic in the vicinity when activated, and that is precisely what the card does.
** The Citanul Druids (and other such) -- "Citanul" becomes "lunatic"....
** The Citanul Druids (and other such) -- "Citanul" becomes "lunatic"....


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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
** In the Fleetway continuity, Dr. Robotnik used to be a friend of Sonic's, a kindly scientist called Dr. [[Meaningful Name|Ovi]] Kintobor. In one of the novels, Sonic goes back in time before the transformation occurs, nearly blurting out Robotnik's name at one point before realising that, while Kintobor is a little ditzy at times, he's not stupid.
** In the Fleetway continuity, Dr. Robotnik used to be a friend of Sonic's, a kindly scientist called Dr. [[Meaningful Name|Ovi]] Kintobor. In one of the novels, Sonic goes back in time before the transformation occurs, nearly blurting out Robotnik's name at one point before realising that, while Kintobor is a little ditzy at times, he's not stupid.
** He was also called Kintobor in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Comic Book)|Archie Comic series]]. ''Julian'' Kintobor, at that. "Julian Kintobor of the House of Ivo", fully. (In SatAM, he was called "Julian", but no last name was given.)
** He was also called Kintobor in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|Archie Comic series]]. ''Julian'' Kintobor, at that. "Julian Kintobor of the House of Ivo", fully. (In SatAM, he was called "Julian", but no last name was given.)
* There were two different [[The Golden Age of Comic Books|Golden Age]] comic book villains named "[[Everything's Better With Monkeys|Doctor Allirog]]".
* There were two different [[The Golden Age of Comic Books|Golden Age]] comic book villains named "[[Everything's Better with Monkeys|Doctor Allirog]]".
* Another Golden Age villain named "Dr. Doog", in the origin of Starman, was reused in ''[[All-Star Squadron]]''. It was originally supposed to be "[[Doomy Dooms of Doom|Doom]]" and needed to be changed, but the new name happens to be "Good" backwards (in other words, evil).
* Another Golden Age villain named "Dr. Doog", in the origin of Starman, was reused in ''[[All-Star Squadron]]''. It was originally supposed to be "[[Doomy Dooms of Doom|Doom]]" and needed to be changed, but the new name happens to be "Good" backwards (in other words, evil).
* In DC Comics, the extradimensional imp [[Superman|Mr. Mxyzptlk]] can (usually) only be banished by somehow tricking him into saying his name backwards.
* In DC Comics, the extradimensional imp [[Superman|Mr. Mxyzptlk]] can (usually) only be banished by somehow tricking him into saying his name backwards.
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== Repapswen -- Scimoc ==
== Repapswen -- Scimoc ==
* During his tenure as writer on ''[[Dick Tracy]],'' Max Allan Collins was fond of giving his villains last names that were words describing them, spelled backwards.
* During his tenure as writer on ''[[Dick Tracy]],'' Max Allan Collins was fond of giving his villains last names that were words describing them, spelled backwards.
* In ''[[Terry and The Pirates]]'', the Dragon Lady sometimes used the alias Miss Nogard.
* In ''[[Terry and the Pirates]]'', the Dragon Lady sometimes used the alias Miss Nogard.
* In ''[[FoxTrot]]'', Eileen uses the on-line handle 'Sgt. Neelie'.
* In ''[[FoxTrot]]'', Eileen uses the on-line handle 'Sgt. Neelie'.


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* In ''Fallen Angel'', The title of the book Katherine is reading is "''Noisull id nanoit peced''" or, fixed, "''Deception and Illusion''" Both backwards and spaced wrongly, but it makes sense when you know who's reading it.
* In ''Fallen Angel'', The title of the book Katherine is reading is "''Noisull id nanoit peced''" or, fixed, "''Deception and Illusion''" Both backwards and spaced wrongly, but it makes sense when you know who's reading it.
* In the universe of ''[[Marissa Picard (Fanfic)|Marissa Picard]]'', there's a star system named "Naklab". It's home to the planets Nevolsia, Troac, Sobnia, and Bresia.
* In the universe of ''[[Marissa Picard (Fanfic)|Marissa Picard]]'', there's a star system named "Naklab". It's home to the planets Nevolsia, Troac, Sobnia, and Bresia.
* In ''[[Its My Life (Fanfic)|ITS MY LIFE!]]'' there is Assirram Strebor, {{spoiler|Marrissa Roberts' [[Evil Knockoff]]}}.
* In ''[[It's My Life|ITS MY LIFE!]]'' there is Assirram Strebor, {{spoiler|Marrissa Roberts' [[Evil Knockoff]]}}.




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* ''[[Troll 2]]''. "Nilbog! It's Goblin spelled backwards!"
* ''[[Troll 2]]''. "Nilbog! It's Goblin spelled backwards!"
* In ''The Last Seduction'', Linda Fiorentino's character has some kind of upside-down, back-to-front spelling obsession. She's able to produce a perfect signature upside down. Having ripped off her husband and hidden in a small town, she wants to get back to New York, and chooses the name "Wendy Kroy". Knowing both her backwards-writing thing and her love of NYC helps her husband to find her.
* In ''The Last Seduction'', Linda Fiorentino's character has some kind of upside-down, back-to-front spelling obsession. She's able to produce a perfect signature upside down. Having ripped off her husband and hidden in a small town, she wants to get back to New York, and chooses the name "Wendy Kroy". Knowing both her backwards-writing thing and her love of NYC helps her husband to find her.
* In the movie ''[[Spaceballs (Film)|Spaceballs]]'', the villainous President [[Mel Brooks|Skroob]]. Technically an anagram, but it's only a letter off, so most people can figure it out. Mel Brooks decided it was a cooler name than Skoorb.
* In the movie ''[[Spaceballs]]'', the villainous President [[Mel Brooks|Skroob]]. Technically an anagram, but it's only a letter off, so most people can figure it out. Mel Brooks decided it was a cooler name than Skoorb.
* ''[[Young Sherlock Holmes]]''. Villain Eh Tar uses the alias of Professor Rathe for his cover job at Brompton Academy. Watson even spells this out towards the end of the film as a "very important clue."
* ''[[Young Sherlock Holmes]]''. Villain Eh Tar uses the alias of Professor Rathe for his cover job at Brompton Academy. Watson even spells this out towards the end of the film as a "very important clue."
* In ''The Watcher in the Woods'', when the Curtis family receives a puppy as a pet, the younger daughter Elle, under the influence of the Watcher, gives it the name Nerak, which is backwards for Karen, a girl who, during a seance-like ceremony, disappeared 30 years ago.
* In ''The Watcher in the Woods'', when the Curtis family receives a puppy as a pet, the younger daughter Elle, under the influence of the Watcher, gives it the name Nerak, which is backwards for Karen, a girl who, during a seance-like ceremony, disappeared 30 years ago.
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* In ''Time Runner'' with [[Mark Hamill]], the evil alien mole [[President Evil|bidding for President]] of the United States is named "Neila". Did we mention he is an alien?
* In ''Time Runner'' with [[Mark Hamill]], the evil alien mole [[President Evil|bidding for President]] of the United States is named "Neila". Did we mention he is an alien?
* The very character of Emit Flesti, played by Willem Dafoe, in ''Faraway, So Close!''
* The very character of Emit Flesti, played by Willem Dafoe, in ''Faraway, So Close!''
* ''[[Star Wars]]'' has [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tuckerization a few]. For just three, Coleman Trebor (reference to visual effects artist Rob Coleman), Cin Drallig (the stunt coordinator who plays him, Nick Gillard) and a huge in-joke: the canon name for the [[E.T. the Extraterrestrial (Film)|E.T.]] that cameos in ''[[The Phantom Menace]]'' is [[Steven Spielberg|Grebleips]]. Not to forget the infamous Ewok (close to "Wookie" spelled backwards).
* ''[[Star Wars]]'' has [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tuckerization a few]. For just three, Coleman Trebor (reference to visual effects artist Rob Coleman), Cin Drallig (the stunt coordinator who plays him, Nick Gillard) and a huge in-joke: the canon name for the [[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.]] that cameos in ''[[The Phantom Menace]]'' is [[Steven Spielberg|Grebleips]]. Not to forget the infamous Ewok (close to "Wookie" spelled backwards).
* "Grebleips" first appeared in Steven Spielberg's first feature film ''[[Duel (Film)|Duel]]'', as the name of a pest control company.
* "Grebleips" first appeared in Steven Spielberg's first feature film ''[[Duel (Film)|Duel]]'', as the name of a pest control company.
* In ''Splice'', the two scientists name their creation "Dren", "nerd" backwards.
* In ''Splice'', the two scientists name their creation "Dren", "nerd" backwards.
* ''Tobor the Great'' (1954) was about a robot designed to replace astronauts.
* ''Tobor the Great'' (1954) was about a robot designed to replace astronauts.
* Commander of the Soviet spacecraft in ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact (Film)|2010: The Year We Make Contact]]'' (the sequel to ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'') is Captain Kirbuk, a reference to Stanley Kubrick, who directed the original film.
* Commander of the Soviet spacecraft in ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact]]'' (the sequel to ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'') is Captain Kirbuk, a reference to Stanley Kubrick, who directed the original film.
* A robot named "Tobor" shows up in the film ''[[The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl]]''.
* A robot named "Tobor" shows up in the film ''[[The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl]]''.
* In the short film "Mouse Mania" made by (and starring) rogue independent film-maker [[Mike Jittlov (Creator)|Mike Jittlov]], the character he portrays visits a pyschoanalyst who, according to the sign on his door, is named "Dr. Ekim Volttij".
* In the short film "Mouse Mania" made by (and starring) rogue independent film-maker [[Mike Jittlov (Creator)|Mike Jittlov]], the character he portrays visits a pyschoanalyst who, according to the sign on his door, is named "Dr. Ekim Volttij".


== Erutaretil ==
== Erutaretil ==
* In the ''[[Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (Literature)|Callahans Crosstime Saloon]]'''s short story "Mirror/Rorrim Off the Wall", we get introduced to Robert Trebor from a [[Parallel Universe]]. He has backwards money and an [[Evil Twin]] that he wants to be imprisoned in htrownevaeL.
* In the ''[[Callahan's Crosstime Saloon|Callahans Crosstime Saloon]]'''s short story "Mirror/Rorrim Off the Wall", we get introduced to Robert Trebor from a [[Parallel Universe]]. He has backwards money and an [[Evil Twin]] that he wants to be imprisoned in htrownevaeL.
* In Piers Anthony's ''[[Incarnations of Immortality|Being a Green Mother]]'', the heroine Orb shares a romantic attachment with a man named Natasha, whose true identity is revealed when he proposes marriage to her: "Ah, [[Satan]]".
* In Piers Anthony's ''[[Incarnations of Immortality|Being a Green Mother]]'', the heroine Orb shares a romantic attachment with a man named Natasha, whose true identity is revealed when he proposes marriage to her: "Ah, [[Satan]]".
* The syllabic version of this trope is [[Older Than Print]]: Tristram disguises himself as "Tramtris" in the [[King Arthur|Arthurian]] legends.
* The syllabic version of this trope is [[Older Than Print]]: Tristram disguises himself as "Tramtris" in the [[King Arthur|Arthurian]] legends.
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* The villain of [[James Thurber]]'s juvenile fantasy ''The White Deer'' is named Nagrom Yaf.
* The villain of [[James Thurber]]'s juvenile fantasy ''The White Deer'' is named Nagrom Yaf.
* ''[[Discworld]]''
* ''[[Discworld]]''
** Early in ''[[Discworld (Literature)/Thief of Time|Thief of Time]]'', a very punctual milkman by the name of Ronnie Soak is introduced as a minor character. However, once the plot truly gets underway, his true nature is revealed: he is Kaos, the fifth Horseman of the Apocralypse (not a typo), who [[The Beatles (Music)|left before the other four became famous]]. Pratchett himself had not planned it that way, at least consciously. The story goes he'd planned for him to be the fifth horseman, but hadn't figured out what he would be, until he looked at the name in the mirror.
** Early in ''[[Discworld/Thief of Time|Thief of Time]]'', a very punctual milkman by the name of Ronnie Soak is introduced as a minor character. However, once the plot truly gets underway, his true nature is revealed: he is Kaos, the fifth Horseman of the Apocralypse (not a typo), who [[The Beatles (band)|left before the other four became famous]]. Pratchett himself had not planned it that way, at least consciously. The story goes he'd planned for him to be the fifth horseman, but hadn't figured out what he would be, until he looked at the name in the mirror.
** ''[[Discworld (Literature)/Hogfather|Hogfather]]'':
** ''[[Discworld/Hogfather|Hogfather]]'':
{{quote| ''It's a sad and terrible thing that high-born folk really have thought that the servants would be totally fooled if spirits were put into decanters that were cunningly labelled ''backwards''. And also throughout history the more politically conscious butler has taken it on trust, and with rather more justification, that his employers will not notice if the yksihw is topped up with eniru.''}}
{{quote| ''It's a sad and terrible thing that high-born folk really have thought that the servants would be totally fooled if spirits were put into decanters that were cunningly labelled ''backwards''. And also throughout history the more politically conscious butler has taken it on trust, and with rather more justification, that his employers will not notice if the yksihw is topped up with eniru.''}}
** The Discworld concept of being "knurd" -- so sober that you actually need an alcoholic beverage or two to be normal.
** The Discworld concept of being "knurd" -- so sober that you actually need an alcoholic beverage or two to be normal.
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** The town of Llamedos, which is "Sod'em all" backwards, and is itself a reference to the Welsh town of Llareggub in ''Under Milk Wood''.
** The town of Llamedos, which is "Sod'em all" backwards, and is itself a reference to the Welsh town of Llareggub in ''Under Milk Wood''.
** ''Carpe Jugulum'': The narration describes vampires' apparent inability to compensate for their well-known weaknesses, and at one point says "Do they really think spelling their name backwards is going to fool anyone?"
** ''Carpe Jugulum'': The narration describes vampires' apparent inability to compensate for their well-known weaknesses, and at one point says "Do they really think spelling their name backwards is going to fool anyone?"
** In ''[[Discworld (Literature)/Thud|Thud]]'', the Ankh-Morpork City Watch's new vampire recruit Salacia sends a "clacks" (a sort of [[Punk Punk|clock-punk]] version of a telegram) using the alias "Aicalas". The normally practical and intelligent vampire Salacia von Humpeding suffers from the curse of her kind : the deep and abiding conviction that ''[[Alucard|no one will recognise your name if you spell it backwards]]''. Of course, Vimes instantly sees through that, mentionning it as one of the vampires' lesser-known failings.
** In ''[[Discworld/Thud|Thud]]'', the Ankh-Morpork City Watch's new vampire recruit Salacia sends a "clacks" (a sort of [[Punk Punk|clock-punk]] version of a telegram) using the alias "Aicalas". The normally practical and intelligent vampire Salacia von Humpeding suffers from the curse of her kind : the deep and abiding conviction that ''[[Alucard|no one will recognise your name if you spell it backwards]]''. Of course, Vimes instantly sees through that, mentionning it as one of the vampires' lesser-known failings.
* The eponymous country in ''Erewhon'' by Samuel Butler is an almost-reversal of "nowhere". (An exact reversal would be "Erehwon".) This is a reference to "Utopia", which means "nowhere". The inhabitants (for the most part) have names like Senoj Nosnibor.
* The eponymous country in ''Erewhon'' by Samuel Butler is an almost-reversal of "nowhere". (An exact reversal would be "Erehwon".) This is a reference to "Utopia", which means "nowhere". The inhabitants (for the most part) have names like Senoj Nosnibor.
* On a similar note, the world of Fritz Leiber's ''[[Fafhrd and The Gray Mouser]]'' tales is Nehwon.
* On a similar note, the world of Fritz Leiber's ''[[Fafhrd and The Gray Mouser]]'' tales is Nehwon.
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* [[Marion Zimmer Bradley]] wrote a novel entitled ''Falcons of Narabedla''. [[Frederik Pohl]] wrote an apparently unrelated novel called ''Narabedla Ltd''. Both titles are derived from the star Aldebaran.
* [[Marion Zimmer Bradley]] wrote a novel entitled ''Falcons of Narabedla''. [[Frederik Pohl]] wrote an apparently unrelated novel called ''Narabedla Ltd''. Both titles are derived from the star Aldebaran.
* A series of German children's novels by James Krüss include the Baron Lefuet, from the reverse of the German word for Devil.
* A series of German children's novels by James Krüss include the Baron Lefuet, from the reverse of the German word for Devil.
* ''[[The Silmarillion]]'': Beren and Finrod Felagund, while masquerading as Orcs in some of the earliest versions of Tolkien's ''[[The History of Middle Earth (Literature)|The Lay of Leithian]]''. Felagund gives his own name as Dungalef and Beren's as Nereb {{spoiler|when they're captured by Sauron. ''That'' seems to work, but they still get found out.}}
* ''[[The Silmarillion]]'': Beren and Finrod Felagund, while masquerading as Orcs in some of the earliest versions of Tolkien's ''[[The History of Middle Earth|The Lay of Leithian]]''. Felagund gives his own name as Dungalef and Beren's as Nereb {{spoiler|when they're captured by Sauron. ''That'' seems to work, but they still get found out.}}
* As discussed on the [[Lost in Translation]] page, a robot in a [[Stanislaw Lem]] novel uses the battle cry "awruk", which spelled backwards is a Polish expletive literally meaning "whore" but used as an exclamation in the same way as "fuck" is in English.
* As discussed on the [[Lost in Translation]] page, a robot in a [[Stanislaw Lem]] novel uses the battle cry "awruk", which spelled backwards is a Polish expletive literally meaning "whore" but used as an exclamation in the same way as "fuck" is in English.
** Michael Kandel translated it as "tikcuff!" Other language translators weren't as imaginative.
** Michael Kandel translated it as "tikcuff!" Other language translators weren't as imaginative.
* One of the main characters of ''[[Holes]]'' is named Stanley Yelnats. It doubles as a palindrome. His great-great-grandmother actually gave her son the name Stanley because she noticed this.
* One of the main characters of ''[[Holes]]'' is named Stanley Yelnats. It doubles as a palindrome. His great-great-grandmother actually gave her son the name Stanley because she noticed this.
* ''[[His Dark Materials]]'' doesn't play this exactly straight, but it ''does'' feature a minor character called Sir Charles Latrom in the second book. Spell his last name backwards, then take a wild guess as to what ends up happening to him.
* ''[[His Dark Materials]]'' doesn't play this exactly straight, but it ''does'' feature a minor character called Sir Charles Latrom in the second book. Spell his last name backwards, then take a wild guess as to what ends up happening to him.
* The Mirror of Erised from ''[[Harry Potter (Literature)|Harry Potter]] and the Philosopher's Stone'' not only has a Sdrawkcab Name for what its purpose is, but also mirror writing along its edges which essentially describes ''exactly what the mirror does''.
* The Mirror of Erised from ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]] and the Philosopher's Stone'' not only has a Sdrawkcab Name for what its purpose is, but also mirror writing along its edges which essentially describes ''exactly what the mirror does''.
{{quote| ''Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi.''<ref>''I show not your face but your heart's desire.''</ref>}}
{{quote| ''Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi.''<ref>''I show not your face but your heart's desire.''</ref>}}
* According to [[Word of God]], [[Ursula K Le Guin]] did this in her famous story ''The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas''. She saw a sign for Salem, O (regon) and reversed it, based in part by the similar sound of Salem to Shalom/Salam and the fact that when reversed, it gave a similar sound to the word helas (alas). Thus, the effect something like "[[Utopia]] when read forward, [[Dystopia]] when read backwards".
* According to [[Word of God]], [[Ursula K. Le Guin]] did this in her famous story ''The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas''. She saw a sign for Salem, O (regon) and reversed it, based in part by the similar sound of Salem to Shalom/Salam and the fact that when reversed, it gave a similar sound to the word helas (alas). Thus, the effect something like "[[Utopia]] when read forward, [[Dystopia]] when read backwards".
* [[Bruce Coville (Creator)|Bruce Coville]]'s goblins correct humans who mistakenly call their kingdom Goblin-land, saying it's rude (they have a point, since human kingdoms aren't called "People-land"). The correct name is, of course, "Nilbog". Muuuuch better.
* [[Bruce Coville]]'s goblins correct humans who mistakenly call their kingdom Goblin-land, saying it's rude (they have a point, since human kingdoms aren't called "People-land"). The correct name is, of course, "Nilbog". Muuuuch better.
* ''Racso and the Rats of NIMH'' by Jane Leslie Conly. Racso admits to Timothy Frisby at one stage in the book that his real name is "Oscar", but he much prefers the Sdrawkcab nom de plume he came up with.
* ''Racso and the Rats of NIMH'' by Jane Leslie Conly. Racso admits to Timothy Frisby at one stage in the book that his real name is "Oscar", but he much prefers the Sdrawkcab nom de plume he came up with.
* ''Midnight's Sun - A Story of Wolves'' by Garry Kilworth uses Sdrawkcab names for some of his characters. Athaba's mother and father are Meshiska and Aksishem, respectively. Although this is totally ignored in Athaba's case when he becomes {{spoiler|Ulaala's mate.}}
* ''Midnight's Sun - A Story of Wolves'' by Garry Kilworth uses Sdrawkcab names for some of his characters. Athaba's mother and father are Meshiska and Aksishem, respectively. Although this is totally ignored in Athaba's case when he becomes {{spoiler|Ulaala's mate.}}
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* Three of the seven stories in ''[[Tuf Voyaging]]'' center on S'uthlam, a planet in perpetual crisis due to overpopulation.
* Three of the seven stories in ''[[Tuf Voyaging]]'' center on S'uthlam, a planet in perpetual crisis due to overpopulation.
* In Talbot Mundy's ''Jimgrim'', [[Femme Fatale]] secret agent "Princess Baltis" signs into a hotel as "Ranee Sitlab". Somewhat justified in that she wasn't actually trying to avoid notice.
* In Talbot Mundy's ''Jimgrim'', [[Femme Fatale]] secret agent "Princess Baltis" signs into a hotel as "Ranee Sitlab". Somewhat justified in that she wasn't actually trying to avoid notice.
* A characteristic of the twisted magic contained in ''The Book of Atrix Wolfe'' by [[Patricia a McKillip]].
* A characteristic of the twisted magic contained in ''The Book of Atrix Wolfe'' by [[Patricia A. McKillip]].
* The mystery short story "Death by Rubik's Cube", published in the August 2011 issue of Games Magazine, features a police detective by the name of Errol Lorre. The [[Genre Savvy]] suspects realize that his parents loved puzzles a lot and that he himself hates them.
* The mystery short story "Death by Rubik's Cube", published in the August 2011 issue of Games Magazine, features a police detective by the name of Errol Lorre. The [[Genre Savvy]] suspects realize that his parents loved puzzles a lot and that he himself hates them.
* Alec Leamas from ''The Spy Who Came in from the Cold''. (Leamas reverses to [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|Samael]].) [[Defied Trope|No, he's not]] [[Satan]] [[Louis Cypher|or any other supernatural figure in disguise]], but a [[Fake Defector]] and [[Reverse Mole]] [[Anti-Hero]] whose moral dilemmas form a major part of the plot.
* Alec Leamas from ''The Spy Who Came in from the Cold''. (Leamas reverses to [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|Samael]].) [[Defied Trope|No, he's not]] [[Satan]] [[Louis Cypher|or any other supernatural figure in disguise]], but a [[Fake Defector]] and [[Reverse Mole]] [[Anti-Hero]] whose moral dilemmas form a major part of the plot.
* Several in ''[[Basil of Baker Street (Literature)|Basil of Baker Street]]'' and sequels; for example, the [[Mouse World]] counterpart to Irene Adler is Madmoiselle Relda.
* Several in ''[[Basil of Baker Street]]'' and sequels; for example, the [[Mouse World]] counterpart to Irene Adler is Madmoiselle Relda.
* [[Robert A. Heinlein]]'s ''Tunnel In The Sky'' includes a warning to the main character's class to watch out for stobor, the most dangerous creature they willl encounter on their field exam. The students don't realize that "stobor" is "robots" spelled backwards; {{spoiler|[[Subverted Trope|Stobor are]] [[Humans Kill Wantonly|hu]][[Humanity Is Insane|mans]]; [[What You Are in The Dark|their competing classmates]]}}.
* [[Robert A. Heinlein]]'s ''Tunnel In The Sky'' includes a warning to the main character's class to watch out for stobor, the most dangerous creature they willl encounter on their field exam. The students don't realize that "stobor" is "robots" spelled backwards; {{spoiler|[[Subverted Trope|Stobor are]] [[Humans Kill Wantonly|hu]][[Humanity Is Insane|mans]]; [[What You Are in the Dark|their competing classmates]]}}.
* [[Roger Zelazny]]'s ''[[Amber]]'' series of stories. The Pattern is in Castle Amber, which is located on a mountain overlooking the sea. The Castle and Pattern have a duplicate in the seas bordering Amber, in an underwater world known as Rebma.
* [[Roger Zelazny]]'s ''[[Amber]]'' series of stories. The Pattern is in Castle Amber, which is located on a mountain overlooking the sea. The Castle and Pattern have a duplicate in the seas bordering Amber, in an underwater world known as Rebma.
* In Jane Langton's ''The Diamond in the Window'', Edward Hall speaks backwards fluently and daydreams about an alter-ego named Trebor Nosnibor. It's stated that he wishes his name were Robert Robinson specifically because he thinks it sounds much cooler backwards than "Drawde Llah" would.
* In Jane Langton's ''The Diamond in the Window'', Edward Hall speaks backwards fluently and daydreams about an alter-ego named Trebor Nosnibor. It's stated that he wishes his name were Robert Robinson specifically because he thinks it sounds much cooler backwards than "Drawde Llah" would.
* This is how Wizards dealing with the Darke hide themselves in ''[[Septimus Heap (Literature)|Septimus Heap]]'': By spelling their name backwards. [[Played With]] in Septimus's case, as he takes only the last letters S-u-m on Marcellus Pye's advice.
* This is how Wizards dealing with the Darke hide themselves in ''[[Septimus Heap]]'': By spelling their name backwards. [[Played With]] in Septimus's case, as he takes only the last letters S-u-m on Marcellus Pye's advice.
* In [[Brian Aldiss]]'s illustrated poem "Pile", (subtitle "Petals from St. Klaed's Computer") the hero escapes from Pile and it's computer "St. Klaed" to find the alternate world of Elip run by St. Dealk.
* In [[Brian Aldiss]]'s illustrated poem "Pile", (subtitle "Petals from St. Klaed's Computer") the hero escapes from Pile and it's computer "St. Klaed" to find the alternate world of Elip run by St. Dealk.


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== VT Noicta-Evil ==
== VT Noicta-Evil ==
* ''[[Doctor Who]]: The War Games'', The War Chief's space-time-travel machines are called SIDRATs.
* ''[[Doctor Who]]: The War Games'', The War Chief's space-time-travel machines are called SIDRATs.
* These work better in real life than one might think. In the reality show ''[[Who Wants to Be A Superhero]]'', each contestant has a [[Code Name]]. In the middle of the first episode, it was revealed that one of the contestants was [[The Mole|actually a spy]]. The contestant Rotiart stepped forward and proclaimed dramatically, "Rotiart spelled backwards is..." ''(rip off name tag for [[The Reveal]])'' "Traitor!"
* These work better in real life than one might think. In the reality show ''[[Who Wants to Be a Superhero]]'', each contestant has a [[Code Name]]. In the middle of the first episode, it was revealed that one of the contestants was [[The Mole|actually a spy]]. The contestant Rotiart stepped forward and proclaimed dramatically, "Rotiart spelled backwards is..." ''(rip off name tag for [[The Reveal]])'' "Traitor!"
* Long-running American soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' is well-known for its far-fetched plots, particularly those centered around the arch-villain Stefano DiMera. One plot had several characters leave the show's usual locale of Salem during the Fall of 1995 to attend a wedding in the town of Aremid. Events conspired to make many of the characters stay in Aremid until the following spring, but in that time nobody seemed to notice that Aremid was actually DiMera spelled backwards. The show repeated the trope nine years later when several characters found themselves abducted from Salem and kept captive on the island of Melaswen (New Salem), a place filled with recreations of several landmarks from their hometown.
* Long-running American soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' is well-known for its far-fetched plots, particularly those centered around the arch-villain Stefano DiMera. One plot had several characters leave the show's usual locale of Salem during the Fall of 1995 to attend a wedding in the town of Aremid. Events conspired to make many of the characters stay in Aremid until the following spring, but in that time nobody seemed to notice that Aremid was actually DiMera spelled backwards. The show repeated the trope nine years later when several characters found themselves abducted from Salem and kept captive on the island of Melaswen (New Salem), a place filled with recreations of several landmarks from their hometown.
* ''[[Scrubs (TV)|Scrubs]]''
* ''[[Scrubs]]''
** In the episode, "My Princess", a [[Something Completely Different]] episode in the form of a fairy-tale Dr. Cox is telling his son, Bob Kelso's counterpart is the [[Evil Overlord|Dark Lord]] Oslek (which, on a completely unrelated note, is what Ted calls him when he suffers stress-induced dyslexia).
** In the episode, "My Princess", a [[Something Completely Different]] episode in the form of a fairy-tale Dr. Cox is telling his son, Bob Kelso's counterpart is the [[Evil Overlord|Dark Lord]] Oslek (which, on a completely unrelated note, is what Ted calls him when he suffers stress-induced dyslexia).
** Another episode had the Janitor use the name "Rotinaj".
** Another episode had the Janitor use the name "Rotinaj".
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'''Janitor:''' ''(to Indian doctor)'' Mornin', Dr. Rotinaj.<br />
'''Janitor:''' ''(to Indian doctor)'' Mornin', Dr. Rotinaj.<br />
'''Doctor:''' Good morning, Mr. cleanup man! }}
'''Doctor:''' Good morning, Mr. cleanup man! }}
* ''[[Star Trek the Next Generation (TV)|Star Trek the Next Generation]]''
* ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek the Next Generation]]''
** An episode mentioned a toxic substance called Selgninaem. One of the show's writers acknowledged this to be a comment on the meaningless nature of [[Techno Babble]].
** An episode mentioned a toxic substance called Selgninaem. One of the show's writers acknowledged this to be a comment on the meaningless nature of [[Techno Babble]].
** In the second-season episode "Where Silence Has Lease", the Omnipotent Being of the Week was named "Nagilum", or "Nagillum," depending on what you read. That second name is important when you consider that the producers originally wanted Richard Mulligan for that role....
** In the second-season episode "Where Silence Has Lease", the Omnipotent Being of the Week was named "Nagilum", or "Nagillum," depending on what you read. That second name is important when you consider that the producers originally wanted Richard Mulligan for that role....
* The CBBC Fantasy-based kids game show ''[[Raven]]'' has a villain known as Nevar and a general anagram in another character, Ervan.
* The CBBC Fantasy-based kids game show ''[[Raven]]'' has a villain known as Nevar and a general anagram in another character, Ervan.
* [[Dave Barry]] also writes about a kids TV show he used to watch called ''Captain Video'' and mentions an episode with a robot named TOBOR.
* [[Dave Barry]] also writes about a kids TV show he used to watch called ''Captain Video'' and mentions an episode with a robot named TOBOR.
* In the ''[[Frasier (TV)|Frasier]]'' episode "The Show Must Go Off", Jackson Hedley is mentioned as playing an android named TOBOR on TV.
* In the ''[[Frasier]]'' episode "The Show Must Go Off", Jackson Hedley is mentioned as playing an android named TOBOR on TV.
* In an episode of ''[[Round the Twist]]'', the kids discover a machine in the top room of the lighthouse that makes mirror-image copies of whatever you put into it. When Linda [[Cloning Blues|clones]] herself, the mirror-image copy is dubbed "Adnil".
* In an episode of ''[[Round the Twist]]'', the kids discover a machine in the top room of the lighthouse that makes mirror-image copies of whatever you put into it. When Linda [[Cloning Blues|clones]] herself, the mirror-image copy is dubbed "Adnil".
* ''[[Babylon 5]]''. The name of Londo Mollari's first wife (and the one he does not choose to divorce) is Timov. That is all.
* ''[[Babylon 5]]''. The name of Londo Mollari's first wife (and the one he does not choose to divorce) is Timov. That is all.
* One episode of ''[[Farscape (TV)|Farscape]]'' features a villainous alien geneticist named Namtar -- {{spoiler|he's a genetically-altered lab-rodent.}}
* One episode of ''[[Farscape]]'' features a villainous alien geneticist named Namtar -- {{spoiler|he's a genetically-altered lab-rodent.}}
* The {{spoiler|"H. Maddas" files}} in ''[[Arrested Development (TV)|Arrested Development]]'' turn out to be this (and a [[Chekhov's Gun]]).
* The {{spoiler|"H. Maddas" files}} in ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'' turn out to be this (and a [[Chekhov's Gun]]).
* In ''[[Dark Oracle]]'', Cally's {{spoiler|[[Baleful Polymorph|pet frog]], Nemo}}, turns out to be the Season 1 [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Omen}}. Justified in that he was named by someone else, as a joke ({{spoiler|Nemo translated to "nothing"}}).
* In ''[[Dark Oracle]]'', Cally's {{spoiler|[[Baleful Polymorph|pet frog]], Nemo}}, turns out to be the Season 1 [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Omen}}. Justified in that he was named by someone else, as a joke ({{spoiler|Nemo translated to "nothing"}}).
* On ''[[Parker Lewis Can't Lose]]'' principal Grace Musso had a devoted flunky called Lemmer; in a few episodes, her rival Norman Pankow had a flunky called Remmel. Remmel was visually an anti-Lemmer: while Frank Lemmer was a pale-skinned, dark-haired guy dressed all in black, Remmel was a black guy with blond hair who dressed all in white.
* On ''[[Parker Lewis Can't Lose]]'' principal Grace Musso had a devoted flunky called Lemmer; in a few episodes, her rival Norman Pankow had a flunky called Remmel. Remmel was visually an anti-Lemmer: while Frank Lemmer was a pale-skinned, dark-haired guy dressed all in black, Remmel was a black guy with blond hair who dressed all in white.
* Archie Campbell's retelling of Cinderella ("Rindercella") on ''[[Hee Haw]]''. (Actually more like anagrams and [[Spoonerism|spoonerisms]], but the joke was that he was telling the story backwards.)
* Archie Campbell's retelling of Cinderella ("Rindercella") on ''[[Hee Haw]]''. (Actually more like anagrams and [[Spoonerism|spoonerisms]], but the joke was that he was telling the story backwards.)
* ''[[Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV)|Monty Python's Flying Circus]]'': This exchange from the Parrot Sketch, after the customer is sent to Bolton, is told by that pet shop clerk he's in Ipswitch, and finds he actually ''is'' in Bolton:
* ''[[Monty Python's Flying Circus]]'': This exchange from the Parrot Sketch, after the customer is sent to Bolton, is told by that pet shop clerk he's in Ipswitch, and finds he actually ''is'' in Bolton:
{{quote| '''Clerk:''' It was a pun.<br />
{{quote| '''Clerk:''' It was a pun.<br />
'''Customer:''' A pun??<br />
'''Customer:''' A pun??<br />
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'''Clerk:''' Yeah!<br />
'''Clerk:''' Yeah!<br />
'''Customer:''' It's not a palindrome. The palindrome for "Bolton" would be "Notlob"! }}
'''Customer:''' It's not a palindrome. The palindrome for "Bolton" would be "Notlob"! }}
* ''[[Happy Days (TV)|Happy Days]]'': In "They Call It Potsie Love," Joanie develops a crush on Potsie and nicknames him "Dren" (backwards for "nerd").
* ''[[Happy Days]]'': In "They Call It Potsie Love," Joanie develops a crush on Potsie and nicknames him "Dren" (backwards for "nerd").
* [[The Beatles (Music)|Ringo Starr]] was featured in an NBC special in the late '70s in a variation of ''The Prince and the Pauper'', with him as himself and a poor Hollywood maps peddler named Ognir Rrats.
* [[The Beatles (band)|Ringo Starr]] was featured in an NBC special in the late '70s in a variation of ''The Prince and the Pauper'', with him as himself and a poor Hollywood maps peddler named Ognir Rrats.
* The first episode of ''[[Red Dwarf (TV)|Red Dwarf]]'''s third series, entitled "Backwards". The main characters land on an Earth where everything is backwards, and Lister & Cat read a sign to London as "Nodnol". [[Too Dumb to Live|They just assume they're in Bulgaria]].
* The first episode of ''[[Red Dwarf]]'''s third series, entitled "Backwards". The main characters land on an Earth where everything is backwards, and Lister & Cat read a sign to London as "Nodnol". [[Too Dumb to Live|They just assume they're in Bulgaria]].
* ''[[The L Word]]'' uses an [[Alucard]] variant of when one of the main cast ends up dating an expert in vampiric folklore with slightly vampiric tendencies (stronger than usual, preference for night, pale complexion, etc.). Her name is Uta Refson.
* ''[[The L Word]]'' uses an [[Alucard]] variant of when one of the main cast ends up dating an expert in vampiric folklore with slightly vampiric tendencies (stronger than usual, preference for night, pale complexion, etc.). Her name is Uta Refson.
* When a character named Nilrem appeared in Brazilian show "Caça Talentos", the fairies were worried because that name was [[Merlin]] spelled backwards.
* When a character named Nilrem appeared in Brazilian show "Caça Talentos", the fairies were worried because that name was [[Merlin]] spelled backwards.
* ''[[Kratts Creatures]]'' has an [[Medium Blending|animated character]] named "Ttark", possibly to sound like an African name.
* ''[[Kratts' Creatures]]'' has an [[Medium Blending|animated character]] named "Ttark", possibly to sound like an African name.
* A variation on ''[[CSI: NY]]'': Stella's psycho ex-boyfriend named a sculpture he made for her the Aresanob, which was her last name, Bonasera, spelled backward. He then uploaded a sex tape to Aresanob.com shortly after.
* A variation on ''[[CSI: NY]]'': Stella's psycho ex-boyfriend named a sculpture he made for her the Aresanob, which was her last name, Bonasera, spelled backward. He then uploaded a sex tape to Aresanob.com shortly after.
* In an episode of ''[[Law and Order Special Victims Unit (TV)|L&O SVU]]'', an innocent man who Olivia had helped to convict had been released from prison and was out to get revenge on her. As part of his plan, he set up a phony company named "Aivilo" or "Olivia" backwards.
* In an episode of ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|L&O SVU]]'', an innocent man who Olivia had helped to convict had been released from prison and was out to get revenge on her. As part of his plan, he set up a phony company named "Aivilo" or "Olivia" backwards.
* During the All-Star season of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]'', each of the girls had to write lyrics for, record and make a video for a song, and they were required to use the phrase "Pot Ledom is Top Model Backwards" someplace in the song. The "Pot Ledom" thing was reinforced in the videos when they would cut away from the model to show Tyra in a "Pot Ledom" shirt and repeating the full line.
* During the All-Star season of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]'', each of the girls had to write lyrics for, record and make a video for a song, and they were required to use the phrase "Pot Ledom is Top Model Backwards" someplace in the song. The "Pot Ledom" thing was reinforced in the videos when they would cut away from the model to show Tyra in a "Pot Ledom" shirt and repeating the full line.
* ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' features a sketch in which Lew Zealand and Rowlf sings "Owt Rof Aet" ("Tea for Two" backwards).
* ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' features a sketch in which Lew Zealand and Rowlf sings "Owt Rof Aet" ("Tea for Two" backwards).
* The [[Shout-Out Theme Naming]] of the main characters in ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze (TV)|Kamen Rider Fourze]]'', has Tomoko Nozoma, who was named after ''[[Kamen Rider Amazon]]''.
* The [[Shout-Out Theme Naming]] of the main characters in ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]'', has Tomoko Nozoma, who was named after ''[[Kamen Rider Amazon]]''.




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* The B-side of the classic [[Sanity Slippage Song]] "They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV is "!aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT". It's credited to "Noelopan VIX", and is in fact the A-side played backwards. [[wikipedia:File:Napoleon Xiv B side Original Issue.jpg|Even the label of the b-side was almost entirely in mirrored writing]].
* The B-side of the classic [[Sanity Slippage Song]] "They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV is "!aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT". It's credited to "Noelopan VIX", and is in fact the A-side played backwards. [[wikipedia:File:Napoleon Xiv B side Original Issue.jpg|Even the label of the b-side was almost entirely in mirrored writing]].
* Rapper [[Kool Keith]], a.k.a. Dr. Octagon, has also released an album under the name Mr. Nogatco. The title of the album? ''Nogatco Rd.''
* Rapper [[Kool Keith]], a.k.a. Dr. Octagon, has also released an album under the name Mr. Nogatco. The title of the album? ''Nogatco Rd.''
* [[Dream Theater (Music)|Dream Theater]]'s first album featured a song called The Ytse Jam, which was their original band name, Majesty, spelled backwards.
* [[Dream Theater]]'s first album featured a song called The Ytse Jam, which was their original band name, Majesty, spelled backwards.
* Symbion Project, on its Red album, has a song called Tcejorp Noibmys.
* Symbion Project, on its Red album, has a song called Tcejorp Noibmys.
* Australian band TISM had a song called "U.O.Y. Sevol Natas", a pisstake of rockstars and rumours of backwards masking.
* Australian band TISM had a song called "U.O.Y. Sevol Natas", a pisstake of rockstars and rumours of backwards masking.
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* After vocalist Lynn Strait's death, Snot eventually reformed as Tons.
* After vocalist Lynn Strait's death, Snot eventually reformed as Tons.
* The [[Bloodhound Gang]]'s ''One Fierce Beer Coaster'' ends with a short sketch consisting of someone doing a [[The Simpsons|Homer Simpson]] impression and [[Don't Explain the Joke|explaining the joke of the album title]] - to avoid potential copyright issues, it was titled "Reflections Of Remoh".
* The [[Bloodhound Gang]]'s ''One Fierce Beer Coaster'' ends with a short sketch consisting of someone doing a [[The Simpsons|Homer Simpson]] impression and [[Don't Explain the Joke|explaining the joke of the album title]] - to avoid potential copyright issues, it was titled "Reflections Of Remoh".
* [[The Beatles (Music)|The Beatles]]
* [[The Beatles (band)|The Beatles]]
** The end of the 1966 tune "Rain" (B-side of "Paperback Writer") has John repeating the first line of the song backwards.
** The end of the 1966 tune "Rain" (B-side of "Paperback Writer") has John repeating the first line of the song backwards.
** Zig-zagged: "Revolution No. 9" has a voice loop of someone calling "number nine" ad infinitum, which if when played backwards is supposedly "Turn me on, dead man," one of many clues to the "death" of Paul.
** Zig-zagged: "Revolution No. 9" has a voice loop of someone calling "number nine" ad infinitum, which if when played backwards is supposedly "Turn me on, dead man," one of many clues to the "death" of Paul.
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* After The Gits' vocalist Mia Zapata's murder, [[Joan Jett]] joined the remaining members of the band for a benefit concert and an album under the name Evil Stig. Evil Stig is of course "Gits Live" backwards.
* After The Gits' vocalist Mia Zapata's murder, [[Joan Jett]] joined the remaining members of the band for a benefit concert and an album under the name Evil Stig. Evil Stig is of course "Gits Live" backwards.
* [[Eels]] "Efil's God", sort of: It's based around a backwards sample of an earlier song of theirs called "Dog's Life".
* [[Eels]] "Efil's God", sort of: It's based around a backwards sample of an earlier song of theirs called "Dog's Life".
* After [[KMFDM (Music)|KMFDM]] temporarily broke up in 1999, members Sascha Konietzko and Tim Skold started a new project with Lucia Cifarelli and called it MDFMK.
* After [[KMFDM]] temporarily broke up in 1999, members Sascha Konietzko and Tim Skold started a new project with Lucia Cifarelli and called it MDFMK.
* Sort of done with [[Daft Punk (Music)|Daft Punk]]'s "Funk Ad", which is a backwards reprise of "Da Funk" - if it were fully backwards, it would of course be "''Knuf'' Ad".
* Sort of done with [[Daft Punk]]'s "Funk Ad", which is a backwards reprise of "Da Funk" - if it were fully backwards, it would of course be "''Knuf'' Ad".
* The name of the [[Folk Metal]] band, [[Suid Akr A]], is the guitarist/vocalist's first name "Arkadius" spelled backwards.
* The name of the [[Folk Metal]] band, [[SuidAkrA]], is the guitarist/vocalist's first name "Arkadius" spelled backwards.




== Aidem Wen ==
== Aidem Wen ==
* The official web site for the film ''[[Memento (Film)|Memento]]'' is [http://otnemem.com http://otnemem.com/].
* The official web site for the film ''[[Memento]]'' is [http://otnemem.com http://otnemem.com/].




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== Oidar Teppup ==
== Oidar Teppup ==
* The setting of ''Under Milk Wood'', Llareggub; at the time also a case of [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]].
* The setting of ''Under Milk Wood'', Llareggub; at the time also a case of [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]].
* In the radio version of ''[[The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy (Radio)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]'', the Lintilla clones are approached by Allitnil clones with offers of marriage {{spoiler|which are actually agreements to cease existence}}. The name "Allitnil" was pronounced as if "Lintilla" were played backwards on tape.
* In the radio version of ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio series)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]'', the Lintilla clones are approached by Allitnil clones with offers of marriage {{spoiler|which are actually agreements to cease existence}}. The name "Allitnil" was pronounced as if "Lintilla" were played backwards on tape.




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== Semag Oediv ==
== Semag Oediv ==
* {{spoiler|Sarevok/Koveras}} in ''[[Baldurs Gate]]''. The part of the trope description where one would expect him to be more imaginative is [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshaded]] when one of his underlings mistakenly thinks that you're working for him too and tells you all the details of the [[Evil Plan]]. Regarding the pseudonym, he says something like "Not very original, I'll admit, but then it's not like any of us are gonna be stupid enough to tell him that!"
* {{spoiler|Sarevok/Koveras}} in ''[[Baldur's Gate]]''. The part of the trope description where one would expect him to be more imaginative is [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshaded]] when one of his underlings mistakenly thinks that you're working for him too and tells you all the details of the [[Evil Plan]]. Regarding the pseudonym, he says something like "Not very original, I'll admit, but then it's not like any of us are gonna be stupid enough to tell him that!"
* In the otherwise unrelated first act of ''[[Tex Murphy]] - Under a Killing Moon'', the robber's accomplice gives the name Ema Nymton. As Murphy himself notices, it's of course "Not My Name" spelled backwards.
* In the otherwise unrelated first act of ''[[Tex Murphy]] - Under a Killing Moon'', the robber's accomplice gives the name Ema Nymton. As Murphy himself notices, it's of course "Not My Name" spelled backwards.
* Hector from ''[[Castlevania Curse of Darkness]]'' is aided by a priest by the name of Zead. It was easier to tell in the original Japanese, but his name is a phonetic reversal of [[The Grim Reaper|Death]].
* Hector from ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]'' is aided by a priest by the name of Zead. It was easier to tell in the original Japanese, but his name is a phonetic reversal of [[The Grim Reaper|Death]].
* The main protagonist of the Miyamoto-created series ''[[Pikmin]]'' is Captain Olimar. In Japan, though, his name is written with the three katakana characters O-RI-MA. [[Mario|Write them backward...]], as you can see the English version retains the pun via [[Significant Anagram]] (and an l).
* The main protagonist of the Miyamoto-created series ''[[Pikmin]]'' is Captain Olimar. In Japan, though, his name is written with the three katakana characters O-RI-MA. [[Mario|Write them backward...]], as you can see the English version retains the pun via [[Significant Anagram]] (and an l).
* In ''[[Snatcher]]'', {{spoiler|the bounty hunter Random Hajile turns out to be a [[Ridiculously Human Robot|bioroid]] made in the image of Elijah Modnar, an [[Evilutionary Biologist]], by his father who disagreed with his son's methods.}}
* In ''[[Snatcher]]'', {{spoiler|the bounty hunter Random Hajile turns out to be a [[Ridiculously Human Robot|bioroid]] made in the image of Elijah Modnar, an [[Evilutionary Biologist]], by his father who disagreed with his son's methods.}}
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** The same game also had a royal scribe named Remoh.
** The same game also had a royal scribe named Remoh.
* ''Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine'' takes place in the wild-west town of Anozira.
* ''Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine'' takes place in the wild-west town of Anozira.
* Grobyc, the assassin with a robotic arm in ''[[Chrono Cross (Video Game)|Chrono Cross]]''.
* Grobyc, the assassin with a robotic arm in ''[[Chrono Cross]]''.
* {{spoiler|Colonel Redips/Spider}}, the [[Big Bad]], in ''[[Mega Man X Command Mission (Video Game)|Mega Man X Command Mission]]''. The instruction booklet of the game intentionally misspells the former name ({{spoiler|R'''i'''d'''e'''ps}}) so that keen players wouldn't see the connection, at first.
* {{spoiler|Colonel Redips/Spider}}, the [[Big Bad]], in ''[[Mega Man X Command Mission]]''. The instruction booklet of the game intentionally misspells the former name ({{spoiler|R'''i'''d'''e'''ps}}) so that keen players wouldn't see the connection, at first.
* The Skrejgib, alien antagonists from ''[[Captain Comic]] 2''.
* The Skrejgib, alien antagonists from ''[[Captain Comic]] 2''.
* ''[[La Mulana]]''
* ''[[La-Mulana]]''
** A rather tricky one: ''La Mulana'' was developed by a programmer by the name of Naramura. Write the syllables in that name in reverse order, and you get Ramurana. And with the lack of distinction in Japanese between "r" and "l"...
** A rather tricky one: ''La Mulana'' was developed by a programmer by the name of Naramura. Write the syllables in that name in reverse order, and you get Ramurana. And with the lack of distinction in Japanese between "r" and "l"...
** And in an even further pronunciation stretch for English speakers: syllable-reverse the name of developer Samieru, and you get ru-mie-sa, the origin of "Lemeza", the main character's name.
** And in an even further pronunciation stretch for English speakers: syllable-reverse the name of developer Samieru, and you get ru-mie-sa, the origin of "Lemeza", the main character's name.
** The third developer, duplex, also got this treatment. The elder you consult at the beginning of the game is named Xelpud.
** The third developer, duplex, also got this treatment. The elder you consult at the beginning of the game is named Xelpud.
* ''[[Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney]]''
* ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]''
** In Case 3 of ''[[Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney]]: Trials and Tribulations'', you hear of someone going around impersonating Phoenix, and Maya immediately takes to calling this person Xin Eohp.
** In Case 3 of ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]: Trials and Tribulations'', you hear of someone going around impersonating Phoenix, and Maya immediately takes to calling this person Xin Eohp.
** The "Tear of Emanon" in the third game.
** The "Tear of Emanon" in the third game.
** In [[Apollo Justice Ace Attorney|Apollo Justice]], there's a noodle chef named Guy Eldoon. His noodle stand has a sign reading "NOODLE" on one side, and "ELDOON" on the other. {{spoiler|This is a plot point! A witness's lying about where they were standing is revealed when they say the sign read noodle, when from where he claimed to be standing it read Eldoon.}}
** In [[Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney|Apollo Justice]], there's a noodle chef named Guy Eldoon. His noodle stand has a sign reading "NOODLE" on one side, and "ELDOON" on the other. {{spoiler|This is a plot point! A witness's lying about where they were standing is revealed when they say the sign read noodle, when from where he claimed to be standing it read Eldoon.}}
* In ''[[Tales of Vesperia]]'' the character {{spoiler|Yeager}} maintains the double identity of {{spoiler|Regeay}}. The "two" characters are near total opposites in personality and demeanor.
* In ''[[Tales of Vesperia]]'' the character {{spoiler|Yeager}} maintains the double identity of {{spoiler|Regeay}}. The "two" characters are near total opposites in personality and demeanor.
* Noitu Love and Xoda Rap from the ''[[Noitu Love]]'' indie game series.
* Noitu Love and Xoda Rap from the ''[[Noitu Love]]'' indie game series.
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* The Seiddab from old [[ZX Spectrum]] game ''Astroclone'', making this (in video games, at least) [[Older Than the NES]].
* The Seiddab from old [[ZX Spectrum]] game ''Astroclone'', making this (in video games, at least) [[Older Than the NES]].
* ''[[Thief the Dark Project|Thief 2 - The Metal Age]]'' features a memorable extra named Ekim, famous for the number of people who stopped killing extras after killing him and reading his love letter. Do I need to tell you the name of the person who created him?
* ''[[Thief the Dark Project|Thief 2 - The Metal Age]]'' features a memorable extra named Ekim, famous for the number of people who stopped killing extras after killing him and reading his love letter. Do I need to tell you the name of the person who created him?
* In ''[[Cave Story (Video Game)|Cave Story]]'', the password to a [[Locked Door]] is revealed to be the Japanese name of the game (''Doukutsu Monogatari'') written backwards in katakana. This is not so obvious in the English version, which transliterated the password as "Litagano Motscoud" instead of translating it into something like "Yrot Sevac."
* In ''[[Cave Story]]'', the password to a [[Locked Door]] is revealed to be the Japanese name of the game (''Doukutsu Monogatari'') written backwards in katakana. This is not so obvious in the English version, which transliterated the password as "Litagano Motscoud" instead of translating it into something like "Yrot Sevac."
** The Nintendo port of the game, at the very least, ''does'' make it "Yrots Evac."
** The Nintendo port of the game, at the very least, ''does'' make it "Yrots Evac."
* ''Dragon Quest Swords''
* ''Dragon Quest Swords''
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** Also, all the [[Bonus Boss|Bonus Bosses]] are cameos of enemies from previous games with reversed names.
** Also, all the [[Bonus Boss|Bonus Bosses]] are cameos of enemies from previous games with reversed names.
* In the ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series Noob Saibot's name is in fact the last names of the series' creators written backwards (Tobias and Boon).
* In the ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series Noob Saibot's name is in fact the last names of the series' creators written backwards (Tobias and Boon).
* In ''[[The Sims|My Sims Kingdom]]'', there's a robot named... wait for it... T.O.B.O.R., mixing this with [[Fun With Acronyms]].
* In ''[[The Sims|My Sims Kingdom]]'', there's a robot named... wait for it... T.O.B.O.R., mixing this with [[Fun with Acronyms]].
* ''[[Pokémon]]''
* ''[[Pokémon]]''
** Three Pokémon: Ekans and its evolved form Arbok from ''Gen. I'', and the ''Gen. IV'' Electric/Ghost-type Rotom.
** Three Pokémon: Ekans and its evolved form Arbok from ''Gen. I'', and the ''Gen. IV'' Electric/Ghost-type Rotom.
** And the syllables of Lucario when subjected to Japanization and listed backwards and then re-un-engrished spell (Sound) out Oracle. Ru Ca Ri O -- O Ri Ca Ru -- Oricaru -- Orical -- Oracle. Yes, THAT was intentional.
** And the syllables of Lucario when subjected to Japanization and listed backwards and then re-un-engrished spell (Sound) out Oracle. Ru Ca Ri O -- O Ri Ca Ru -- Oricaru -- Orical -- Oracle. Yes, THAT was intentional.
** And Muk... that one probably wasn't intentional, though.
** And Muk... that one probably wasn't intentional, though.
* The final boss in the NES version of ''[[Double Dragon|Double Dragon III]]'' is an evil sorceress named Queen Noiram, who is revealed to be Marion ([[Spell My Name With an "S"|whose name is usually spelled "Marian" in other games]]) possessed by an evil spirit. In the original arcade and Famicom versions, she was actually Cleopatra.
* The final boss in the NES version of ''[[Double Dragon|Double Dragon III]]'' is an evil sorceress named Queen Noiram, who is revealed to be Marion ([[Spell My Name with an "S"|whose name is usually spelled "Marian" in other games]]) possessed by an evil spirit. In the original arcade and Famicom versions, she was actually Cleopatra.
* Naxat Soft, the video game division of Kaga Electronics, had a short-lived American subsidiary called Taxan. Ironically, only one of the 11 games Taxan distributed (''Serpent'' for the [[Game Boy]]) was developed or published by Naxat Soft.
* Naxat Soft, the video game division of Kaga Electronics, had a short-lived American subsidiary called Taxan. Ironically, only one of the 11 games Taxan distributed (''Serpent'' for the [[Game Boy]]) was developed or published by Naxat Soft.
* ''[[MOTHER 1 (Video Game)|MOTHER 1]]'' features a bear enemy known as Raeb Yddet.
* ''[[MOTHER 1]]'' features a bear enemy known as Raeb Yddet.
* ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''
* ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''
** Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen i...
** Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen i...
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* ''Rome: [[Total War]]'' features an [[Easter Egg]] unit called Yubtseb Elephant. According to the unit description, their summoning involves dark rituals dedicated to G'ni'tek'ram, the God Of Shiny Things Man Does Not Need But Desires Anyway.
* ''Rome: [[Total War]]'' features an [[Easter Egg]] unit called Yubtseb Elephant. According to the unit description, their summoning involves dark rituals dedicated to G'ni'tek'ram, the God Of Shiny Things Man Does Not Need But Desires Anyway.
* One of the Daedric Princes in ''[[The Elder Scrolls]]'' games is Namira, which is Ariman backwards.
* One of the Daedric Princes in ''[[The Elder Scrolls]]'' games is Namira, which is Ariman backwards.
* ''[[Team Fortress 2 (Video Game)|Team Fortress 2]]'' combines this with [[Gratuitous Russian]] with the Dalokohs bar; "dalokohs" being the Russian word for chocolate, "shokolad", spelled backwards.
* ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' combines this with [[Gratuitous Russian]] with the Dalokohs bar; "dalokohs" being the Russian word for chocolate, "shokolad", spelled backwards.
* Though ''[[Starcraft II]]'' has only just begun its "trilogy", [[Wild Mass Guessing]] has already pegged a certain {{spoiler|Professor Narud}} as being an important character from the previous game who was conspicuously absent in this one.
* Though ''[[Starcraft II]]'' has only just begun its "trilogy", [[Wild Mass Guessing]] has already pegged a certain {{spoiler|Professor Narud}} as being an important character from the previous game who was conspicuously absent in this one.
* The [[Fan Nickname|Fan Nicknames]] for the two Toads in ''[[New Super Mario Bros Wii (Video Game)|New Super Mario Bros Wii]]'': Yvan and Wolley.
* The [[Fan Nickname|Fan Nicknames]] for the two Toads in ''[[New Super Mario Bros Wii]]'': Yvan and Wolley.
* There is a town called Gorlab in ''[[Ultima I]]''. It also appears in Serpent Island as the Gorlab Swamp (the town itself was pulled into the dream realm). Gorlab is balrog backwards.
* There is a town called Gorlab in ''[[Ultima I]]''. It also appears in Serpent Island as the Gorlab Swamp (the town itself was pulled into the dream realm). Gorlab is balrog backwards.
* One puzzle in ''[[King's Quest I]]'', Rumpelstiltskin gives you a riddle on how his name is spelled. The clue received is to think backwards. You think it's spelled "Nikstlitselpmur", but you have to reverse the alphabet (A becomes Z and so on) which spells the quite unpronounceable "Ifnkovhgroghprm". This was resolved in the remake by making both solutions acceptable.
* One puzzle in ''[[King's Quest I]]'', Rumpelstiltskin gives you a riddle on how his name is spelled. The clue received is to think backwards. You think it's spelled "Nikstlitselpmur", but you have to reverse the alphabet (A becomes Z and so on) which spells the quite unpronounceable "Ifnkovhgroghprm". This was resolved in the remake by making both solutions acceptable.
* In the first episodes of the ''[[Wizardry (Video Game)|Wizardry]]'' series, the good guy is Lord Trebor and the evil antagonist is called Werdna. Predictably, the game was first written by two guys named Robert and Andrew.
* In the first episodes of the ''[[Wizardry]]'' series, the good guy is Lord Trebor and the evil antagonist is called Werdna. Predictably, the game was first written by two guys named Robert and Andrew.
* ''Shufflepuck Cafe'', an air hockey game, allows you to play against one of nine computer-controlled opponents. The two with the strongest AI are named Eneg and Nerual.
* ''Shufflepuck Cafe'', an air hockey game, allows you to play against one of nine computer-controlled opponents. The two with the strongest AI are named Eneg and Nerual.
* In ''Breakline'', a 1993 [[Breaking Out]] game, copy protection and the save-state system use codes built from eight symbols, the "Runes of Power". Four of them have Sdrawckab Names, slightly disguised: Drasah (hazard), Terces, Telfer (reflect) and Immenne (enemy).
* In ''Breakline'', a 1993 [[Breaking Out]] game, copy protection and the save-state system use codes built from eight symbols, the "Runes of Power". Four of them have Sdrawckab Names, slightly disguised: Drasah (hazard), Terces, Telfer (reflect) and Immenne (enemy).
* [[Conan the Barbarian|Nanoc the Obliviator]] from ''[[Comic Jumper]]''.
* [[Conan the Barbarian|Nanoc the Obliviator]] from ''[[Comic Jumper]]''.
* In the "[[Developer's Room|meet the programmers]]" ending of ''[[Chrono Trigger (Video Game)|Chrono Trigger]]'', a guy says ".siht daer naht od ot gnithon evah I"
* In the "[[Developer's Room|meet the programmers]]" ending of ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'', a guy says ".siht daer naht od ot gnithon evah I"
* In ''[[Ghost Trick]]'', a big part of the game's plot is kicked off by a meteor landing in Temsik Park... a meteor that {{spoiler|[[Green Rocks|grants people the ability to manipulate objects]], or even [[Screw Destiny|go back in time and alter the past to save people from death]].}} "Temsik" spelled backwards is "kismet", which means "fate" in Turkish.
* In ''[[Ghost Trick]]'', a big part of the game's plot is kicked off by a meteor landing in Temsik Park... a meteor that {{spoiler|[[Green Rocks|grants people the ability to manipulate objects]], or even [[Screw Destiny|go back in time and alter the past to save people from death]].}} "Temsik" spelled backwards is "kismet", which means "fate" in Turkish.
* ''Fortix'' has the [[Evil Sorcerer]] Xitrof as its [[Big Bad]].
* ''Fortix'' has the [[Evil Sorcerer]] Xitrof as its [[Big Bad]].
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== Scimoc Bew ==
== Scimoc Bew ==
* ''[[Order of the Stick (Webcomic)|Order of the Stick]]''
* ''[[The Order of the Stick|Order of the Stick]]''
** Elan's [[Cain and Abel|evil twin brother]] Nale. Apparently, these are their birth names; either the reversal is a coincidence or their parents have a unique sense of humor. Given that said parents were a Chaotic Good barmaid and a Lawful Evil warlord... (and guess who raised which boy). A [[Dangerously Genre Savvy]] father could've intentionally named them both that way, without even knowing which one would be the evil twin.
** Elan's [[Cain and Abel|evil twin brother]] Nale. Apparently, these are their birth names; either the reversal is a coincidence or their parents have a unique sense of humor. Given that said parents were a Chaotic Good barmaid and a Lawful Evil warlord... (and guess who raised which boy). A [[Dangerously Genre Savvy]] father could've intentionally named them both that way, without even knowing which one would be the evil twin.
*** {{spoiler|We eventually meet said father and he is quite [[Dangerously Genre Savvy]] indeed...}}
*** {{spoiler|We eventually meet said father and he is quite [[Dangerously Genre Savvy]] indeed...}}
** In contrast to pure fighter and [[Genius Bruiser]] Roy, there's the Thieves' Guild's pure fighter and [[Dumb Muscle]] Yor (the stereotype Roy does his best to avert).
** In contrast to pure fighter and [[Genius Bruiser]] Roy, there's the Thieves' Guild's pure fighter and [[Dumb Muscle]] Yor (the stereotype Roy does his best to avert).
* In ''[[Corner Alley 13]]'', Tsac Tuo is revealed to be {{spoiler|the shapeshifter Drel in disguise}}, and points out that his name is 'just outcast spelled backwards'. The heroine's response? "I ''thought'' it sounded foreign."
* In ''[[Corner Alley 13]]'', Tsac Tuo is revealed to be {{spoiler|the shapeshifter Drel in disguise}}, and points out that his name is 'just outcast spelled backwards'. The heroine's response? "I ''thought'' it sounded foreign."
* In ''[[Schlock Mercenary (Webcomic)|Schlock Mercenary]]'', Lieutenant Commander [[Red Shirt|Der Trihs]] always manages to get himself [[Only Mostly Dead|mostly-dead]]-ified in one way or another... An added bonus is to add another little t in there and get a name that sounds suspiciously like Detritus.
* In ''[[Schlock Mercenary]]'', Lieutenant Commander [[Red Shirt|Der Trihs]] always manages to get himself [[Only Mostly Dead|mostly-dead]]-ified in one way or another... An added bonus is to add another little t in there and get a name that sounds suspiciously like Detritus.
* In ''[[Looking for Group]]'', the [[Jerkass]] undead warlock Richard named his imp familiar Hctib Elttil; "I was looking for something to define what his role in our partnership would be."
* In ''[[Looking for Group]]'', the [[Jerkass]] undead warlock Richard named his imp familiar Hctib Elttil; "I was looking for something to define what his role in our partnership would be."
* In ''[http://www.fantasycomic.com/ Chasing the Sunset]'' our heroes are accompanied by a pixie named Feiht, [[What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic|(pronounced "Fate")]], who lives up to her sdrawkcab name by regarding all shiny things as her possessions. [[Hilarity Ensues]] (usually).
* In ''[http://www.fantasycomic.com/ Chasing the Sunset]'' our heroes are accompanied by a pixie named Feiht, [[What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic|(pronounced "Fate")]], who lives up to her sdrawkcab name by regarding all shiny things as her possessions. [[Hilarity Ensues]] (usually).
* [http://www.bmoviecomic.com/?cid=312 This] ''[[The B Movie Comic (Webcomic)|The B Movie Comic]]'' strip.
* [http://www.bmoviecomic.com/?cid=312 This] ''[[The B-Movie Comic|The B Movie Comic]]'' strip.
* ''[http://www.geist-panik.com Geist-Panik]'' does this with "Sevink". Which is just "Knives" backwards.
* ''[http://www.geist-panik.com Geist-Panik]'' does this with "Sevink". Which is just "Knives" backwards.
* In possibly the most blatant example ever, the opposite of Chris-chan in ''[[Sonichu]]'' is called... Reldnahc Notsew Naitsirhc. This idea for names generally works better when it's simply one name spelt backwards rather than three in a row, but that's the level of unimaginativeness of this comic.
* In possibly the most blatant example ever, the opposite of Chris-chan in ''[[Sonichu]]'' is called... Reldnahc Notsew Naitsirhc. This idea for names generally works better when it's simply one name spelt backwards rather than three in a row, but that's the level of unimaginativeness of this comic.
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== Noitamina Nretsew ==
== Noitamina Nretsew ==


* ''[[Star Trek the Animated Series]]''
* ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series]]''
** Walter ("Pavel Chekov") Koenig wrote a episode featuring a poisonous plant called a retlaw.
** Walter ("Pavel Chekov") Koenig wrote a episode featuring a poisonous plant called a retlaw.
** The episode "The Counter-Clock Incident" has a planet named Arret in a universe where time runs backwards. Arret is Terra backwards, and Terra is often used as an alternate name for Earth.
** The episode "The Counter-Clock Incident" has a planet named Arret in a universe where time runs backwards. Arret is Terra backwards, and Terra is often used as an alternate name for Earth.
* ''[[Mighty Orbots]]'' has a [[The Syndicate|Shadow-controlled]] duplicate of the Orbots called Tobor.
* ''[[Mighty Orbots]]'' has a [[The Syndicate|Shadow-controlled]] duplicate of the Orbots called Tobor.
* ''Every single race''' in ''[[Wakfu (Animation)|Wakfu]]''.
* ''Every single race''' in ''[[Wakfu]]''.
** The Xelor (yes, the watch brand. They manipulate time.), Sadida (yes, the shoe brand. Don't ask.) and Enutrof (they really like money) are just the most obvious English ones.
** The Xelor (yes, the watch brand. They manipulate time.), Sadida (yes, the shoe brand. Don't ask.) and Enutrof (they really like money) are just the most obvious English ones.
** And at least one case have managed to [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|get crap past the radar this way]]: The [[Whip It Good|whip-wielding beastmasters]] are called "Osamodas" -- "Sado-maso".
** And at least one case have managed to [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|get crap past the radar this way]]: The [[Whip It Good|whip-wielding beastmasters]] are called "Osamodas" -- "Sado-maso".
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** Tomax and Xamot.
** Tomax and Xamot.
** The character of Dusty Tadur in the toyline and comics, who was named after G.I. Joe artist [http://www.yojoe.com/faq/rudat.shtml Ron Rudat], was renamed Dusty Rudat in the animated series.
** The character of Dusty Tadur in the toyline and comics, who was named after G.I. Joe artist [http://www.yojoe.com/faq/rudat.shtml Ron Rudat], was renamed Dusty Rudat in the animated series.
* In ''[[The Emperor's New School (Animation)|The Emperors New School]]'', Yzma's alias while masquerading as the principal of Kuzco U. is Amzy. Of course, no-one falls for her [[Paper-Thin Disguise]] except for Kronk, the only one who's ''supposed'' to know. Though this is [[Subverted Trope|subverted]] in the finale when Kronk admits he figured out "[[Medium Awareness|about three episodes back]]" and proceeds to [[Lampshade Hanging|point out everything that made it obvious]] while admitting he'd been [[Obfuscating Stupidity|pretending to remain ignorant]] since the realization.
* In ''[[The Emperor's New School|The Emperors New School]]'', Yzma's alias while masquerading as the principal of Kuzco U. is Amzy. Of course, no-one falls for her [[Paper-Thin Disguise]] except for Kronk, the only one who's ''supposed'' to know. Though this is [[Subverted Trope|subverted]] in the finale when Kronk admits he figured out "[[Medium Awareness|about three episodes back]]" and proceeds to [[Lampshade Hanging|point out everything that made it obvious]] while admitting he'd been [[Obfuscating Stupidity|pretending to remain ignorant]] since the realization.
* In ''[[Gargoyles (Animation)|Gargoyles]]'', the [[Evil Twin]] (so to speak) of Goliath is Thailog... not a precise reversal. Of course, the writers admitted they did it this way because "Htailog" would have been very hard for the voice actors to say.
* In ''[[Gargoyles]]'', the [[Evil Twin]] (so to speak) of Goliath is Thailog... not a precise reversal. Of course, the writers admitted they did it this way because "Htailog" would have been very hard for the voice actors to say.
* During his initial appearance in ''[[Totally Spies]]'', Tim Scam masquerades as Mac Smit. Alex figures it out when she sees his name tag in the mirror, although the letters are not mirror-image reversed.
* During his initial appearance in ''[[Totally Spies]]'', Tim Scam masquerades as Mac Smit. Alex figures it out when she sees his name tag in the mirror, although the letters are not mirror-image reversed.
* In the "Marge vs. the Monorail" episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'', Mr. Burns attempts to get his money back by disguising himself with a fake mustache at the town meeting and calling himself "Mr. Snrub". Surprisingly, it fails instantly. Remember, this is ''Springfield'' we are talking about.
* In the "Marge vs. the Monorail" episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'', Mr. Burns attempts to get his money back by disguising himself with a fake mustache at the town meeting and calling himself "Mr. Snrub". Surprisingly, it fails instantly. Remember, this is ''Springfield'' we are talking about.
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** In ''Shaggy and [[Scooby Doo]] Get a Clue'', the [[Big Bad]]'s [[Mad Scientist]] assistant, Dr. Trebla, turns out to be Shaggy's missing Uncle Albert in disguise.
** In ''Shaggy and [[Scooby Doo]] Get a Clue'', the [[Big Bad]]'s [[Mad Scientist]] assistant, Dr. Trebla, turns out to be Shaggy's missing Uncle Albert in disguise.
** All of the "Wild Brood" bikers in ''[[Scooby Doo Mystery Inc]]'' have these, from smooth-acting leader Odnarb, to Foog and Dren, to the disgusting Gabtraf.
** All of the "Wild Brood" bikers in ''[[Scooby Doo Mystery Inc]]'' have these, from smooth-acting leader Odnarb, to Foog and Dren, to the disgusting Gabtraf.
* The second ''[[TMNT 2003|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' series uses several of these in a non-alias context, the most notable being Mortu the Utrom. There is also a running gag involving recurring character Kluh ([[The Incredible Hulk|"Hulk"]]), where concepts related to him are also backwards names for things related to the Marvel character--his father is called Ammag ("gamma"), and his home planet is named Levram ("Marvel").
* The second ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' series uses several of these in a non-alias context, the most notable being Mortu the Utrom. There is also a running gag involving recurring character Kluh ([[The Incredible Hulk|"Hulk"]]), where concepts related to him are also backwards names for things related to the Marvel character--his father is called Ammag ("gamma"), and his home planet is named Levram ("Marvel").
* A strange example in ''[[The Fairly Odd Parents]]'' is Poof's anti-fairy counterpart Foop. I say strange because he's the ''only'' anti-fairy with this kind of name, all the others share their counterparts names with "anti" in front of it (Anti-Cosmo, Anti-Wanda, etc.). Why he doesn't follow this naming convention? Presumably because "Anti-Poof" might be considered homophobic. Then again, the Anti-Fairies might think names like "Omsoc", "Adnaw", "Negroj", "Yknib" are too odd.
* A strange example in ''[[The Fairly Odd Parents]]'' is Poof's anti-fairy counterpart Foop. I say strange because he's the ''only'' anti-fairy with this kind of name, all the others share their counterparts names with "anti" in front of it (Anti-Cosmo, Anti-Wanda, etc.). Why he doesn't follow this naming convention? Presumably because "Anti-Poof" might be considered homophobic. Then again, the Anti-Fairies might think names like "Omsoc", "Adnaw", "Negroj", "Yknib" are too odd.
* One episode of ''[[Codename Kids Next Door]]'' had Sector V visiting a [[Mirror Universe]]. The KND counterpart was the Destructivly Nefarious Kids (DNK), the Delightful Children From Down The Lane (DCFDTL) were now the Little Traitor Dudes From Childrens Defense (LTDFCD), and the alternate Lizzie was named Eizzil, leading some fans to believe this applies to all names (the DNK operatives are only referred to as Negative Numbuh X).
* One episode of ''[[Codename: Kids Next Door]]'' had Sector V visiting a [[Mirror Universe]]. The KND counterpart was the Destructivly Nefarious Kids (DNK), the Delightful Children From Down The Lane (DCFDTL) were now the Little Traitor Dudes From Childrens Defense (LTDFCD), and the alternate Lizzie was named Eizzil, leading some fans to believe this applies to all names (the DNK operatives are only referred to as Negative Numbuh X).
* Spoofing Superman's "Mr. Mxyzptlk", an episode of ''[[Family Guy (Animation)|Family Guy]]'' has a clip in which Adam West provides "Kebert Xela" as his answer on ''Final Jeopardy'', causing host Alex Trebek to disappear when he read it aloud.
* Spoofing Superman's "Mr. Mxyzptlk", an episode of ''[[Family Guy]]'' has a clip in which Adam West provides "Kebert Xela" as his answer on ''Final Jeopardy'', causing host Alex Trebek to disappear when he read it aloud.
* In the ''[[Kim Possible]]'' episode "A Sitch in Time", Shego uses the pseudonym "Mrs. Ogehs" in her scheme to break up Team Possible.
* In the ''[[Kim Possible]]'' episode "A Sitch in Time", Shego uses the pseudonym "Mrs. Ogehs" in her scheme to break up Team Possible.
* During the season one episode of ''[[Regular Show]]'', in the episode "Dizzy", had Pops has a hallucination about a non-humanoid versions of Mordecai and Rigby, [[Nightmare Fuel|Iacedrom and Ybgir]].
* During the season one episode of ''[[Regular Show]]'', in the episode "Dizzy", had Pops has a hallucination about a non-humanoid versions of Mordecai and Rigby, [[Nightmare Fuel|Iacedrom and Ybgir]].
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** In 1961's ''There's No Space Like Home'', cans of aersol spinach cause Popeye's space capsule to blast off and go the speed of light, causing everything on Earth to go backwards.
** In 1961's ''There's No Space Like Home'', cans of aersol spinach cause Popeye's space capsule to blast off and go the speed of light, causing everything on Earth to go backwards.
* ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]'': At the start of "The Prank Call Of Cthulhu," Mandy says "Cartoons will rot your mind" backwards.
* ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]'': At the start of "The Prank Call Of Cthulhu," Mandy says "Cartoons will rot your mind" backwards.
* In ''[[American Dad (Animation)|American Dad]]'' episode "Dungeons and Wagons", Hayley breaks up with Jeff, but when she tries to get back with him he's too busy playing an [[MMORPG]] with Steve. In order to get Jeff away from the game, Hayley kills Steve's character with a special command: his character's name backwards.
* In ''[[American Dad]]'' episode "Dungeons and Wagons", Hayley breaks up with Jeff, but when she tries to get back with him he's too busy playing an [[MMORPG]] with Steve. In order to get Jeff away from the game, Hayley kills Steve's character with a special command: his character's name backwards.
** Later on in the same episode they attempt to revive Steve by taking him to the Castle Roodpart. Haley calls it immature, and when Jeff starts talking about how it probably has some deep plot significance, Haley interrupts with "[[Oh Crap|Crap, it's 'trapdoor' spelled backwards]]."
** Later on in the same episode they attempt to revive Steve by taking him to the Castle Roodpart. Haley calls it immature, and when Jeff starts talking about how it probably has some deep plot significance, Haley interrupts with "[[Oh Crap|Crap, it's 'trapdoor' spelled backwards]]."
* In a first-season episode of ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures (Animation)|Jackie Chan Adventures]]'', a talisman brings Jade's beloved Gnomekop toy to life. Remember that the G is silent.
* In a first-season episode of ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]'', a talisman brings Jade's beloved Gnomekop toy to life. Remember that the G is silent.
* [[Filmation]] ''[[The New Adventures of Superman]]'' episode "Luthor Strikes Again". Lex Luthor's lair is a paint factory owned by the "Rohtul Paint Co."
* [[Filmation]] ''[[The New Adventures of Superman]]'' episode "Luthor Strikes Again". Lex Luthor's lair is a paint factory owned by the "Rohtul Paint Co."
* ''[[Danger Mouse]]'' episode "The Hickory Dickory Dock Dilemma": DM sends himself and Penfold into the future in the time-traveling grandfather clock where DM sees London is ruled by Dlofnep the Magnificent, a spitting image of and whose name is backwards for Penfold.
* ''[[Danger Mouse]]'' episode "The Hickory Dickory Dock Dilemma": DM sends himself and Penfold into the future in the time-traveling grandfather clock where DM sees London is ruled by Dlofnep the Magnificent, a spitting image of and whose name is backwards for Penfold.
* ''[[Polly Pocket]]'' story "Pollyworld" featured two exchange students named Karl and Lark.
* ''[[Polly Pocket]]'' story "Pollyworld" featured two exchange students named Karl and Lark.
* ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures (Animation)|Jackie Chan Adventures]]'' had one episode where Jade tried to guess the password to one of the safety devices protecting the talismans. Her guess was "Namsilat".
* ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]'' had one episode where Jade tried to guess the password to one of the safety devices protecting the talismans. Her guess was "Namsilat".
* In one episde of ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]'', Dr. Doofenshmirtz invented a substance he named "Eulg" that works opposite to glue.
* In one episde of ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]'', Dr. Doofenshmirtz invented a substance he named "Eulg" that works opposite to glue.
* ''[[Pinky and The Brain]]'' had one episode where Pinky started saying "Troz", which, as Pinky explained, is "Zort" backwards.
* ''[[Pinky and The Brain]]'' had one episode where Pinky started saying "Troz", which, as Pinky explained, is "Zort" backwards.
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