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* [[Comedy as a Weapon]]: The results of sword fights are based entirely on insults and puns.
* [[Confusing Multiple Negatives]]: "I won't not promise to avoid refraining from harming you."
* [[Conveniently
* [[Copy Protection]]: The "[http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/dial-a_pirate_spinner.jpg Dial-a-Pirate]" code wheel.
* [[Creator Cameo]]: The [[Troll Bridge]] that demands a troll toll is actually {{spoiler|George Lucas in a troll costume}} (this is made much clearer in the special edition, where you can even see {{spoiler|a red plaid flannel shirt sticking out when the suit is unzipped}}).
* [[Crying Wolf]]: After Guybrush overuses his "[[Look Behind You!]] a three headed monkey" phrase, the cannibals of Monkey Island™ don't fall for it when a three headed monkey actually shows up.
* [[Cutting the Knot]]: The glorious underwater idol puzzle. Several sharp objects that could free Guybrush are just out of reach. If you wait long enough, two guys walk onto the pier, lengthily debate tossing a sword into the ocean directly over your head... [[Hope Spot|then decide against it and walk off again]]. Then in a unique instance, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMq762wbQS8 Guybrush dies for real].
* [[Damsel in Distress]]: In the second half of the game, you are supposed to save Elaine from getting married to LeChuck. But just as you [[Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace|interrupt the ceremony]], you find out she had freed herself a long time ago, due to LeChuck's
* [[Deserted Island]]: The titular island, Castaway/Treasure Island varieties.
* [[Dirty Old Man]]: The shopkeeper is more than happy to go visit the Sword Master as many times as you need him to.
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