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Sometimes this is abbreviated by showing the character as they see something frightening or as they inhale, and then [[Distant Reaction Shot|cutting away to a distant location]] while a muted scream plays in the background. |
Sometimes this is abbreviated by showing the character as they see something frightening or as they inhale, and then [[Distant Reaction Shot|cutting away to a distant location]] while a muted scream plays in the background. |
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As an alternative, this can be done as an explicit parody of Edvard Munch's painting |
As an alternative, this can be done as an explicit parody of Edvard Munch's painting ''The Scream''; in particularly well-done instances, the art style will [[Art Shift|morph rapidly]] to match Munch's expressionist style for a few seconds. |
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Almost universally a comedic trope. If it's not, expect a |
Almost universally a comedic trope. If it's not, expect a ''huge'' [[Tear Jerker]]. |
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For a superpowered version see [[Make Me Wanna Shout]]. |
For a superpowered version see [[Make Me Wanna Shout]]. |
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{{examples}} |
{{examples}} |
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== Advertising == |
== Advertising == |
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* Used for parody effect in a late 2004 commercial for the "Geek Squad" computer tech support service. |
* Used for parody effect in a late 2004 commercial for the "Geek Squad" computer tech support service. |
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