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A "List" that is so short it doesn't seem appropriate to call it a list (probably no more than 2 items). Even so, it is presented in a "list format". |
A "List" that is so short it doesn't seem appropriate to call it a list (probably no more than 2 items). Even so, it is presented in a "list format". |
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An [[Obsessed Are the Listmakers|obsessed list-maker]] is frequently responsible for a [[Comically Short List]]. |
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Contrast [[Long List]]. |
Contrast [[Long List]]. |
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Attention workers, we have completed our evaluation of the plant. We regret to announce the following lay-offs, which I will read in alphabetical order:
—Horst, The Simpsons (Animation)
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A "List" that is so short it doesn't seem appropriate to call it a list (probably no more than 2 items). Even so, it is presented in a "list format".
An obsessed list-maker is frequently responsible for a Comically Short List.
Contrast Long List.
Examples of Short List include:
Advertising
Anime and Manga
Comic Books
Fan Works
Film
Literature
Live-Action TV
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert had a bit called "The Late Show's Tolerance Tips" that fits.
- On a 2017 episode of Saturday Night Live there was a list given of people willing to perform for Donald Trump's inauguration that had just two entries on it.
Music
New Media
Newspaper Comics
Oral Tradition, Myths and Legends
Pinball
Podcasts
Professional Wrestling
Puppet Shows
Radio
Recorded and Stand Up Comedy
Tabletop Games
Theatre
Video Games
Visual Novels
Web Animation
Web Comics
Web Original
Western Animation
- In The Simpsons, after Homer's workplace is bought out, he is fired. Even though Homer is the only person on the list, Horst takes the time to state the list is in alphabetical order.