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[[Trope Co]] (TSX: TROPE) is a [[Mega Corp|mega-conglomerate]] specialising in surplus goods for discerning villains, [[Applied Phlebotinum]], and quick narrative devices for harried writers.
[[Trope Co]] (TSX: TROPE) is a [[Mega Corp|mega-conglomerate]] specialising in surplus goods for discerning villains, [[Applied Phlebotinum]], and quick narrative devices for harried writers.


Like all [[Obviously Evil|morally-conscious]] corporations, [[Trope Co]] maintains a strong political lobby aimed to combat the notion that a wiki doesn’t require novelty narration techniques to be good. It is well-known that:
Like all [[Obviously Evil|morally-conscious]] corporations, [[Trope Co]] maintains a strong political lobby aimed to combat the notion that a wiki doesn’t require novelty narration techniques to be good. It is well-known that:


* <s>Wikipedia</s> Articles on [[The Other Wiki]] are [[Suspiciously Specific Denial|never written as fake ads]].
* <s>Wikipedia</s> Articles on [[The Other Wiki]] are [[Suspiciously Specific Denial|never written as fake ads]].
* [[The Other Wiki]] [[Totally Radical|is totally, like, formal and boring]].
* [[The Other Wiki]] [[Totally Radical|is totally, like, formal and boring]].


And, therefore, it is safe to conclude that without parody infomercials, TV Tropes would be just like it. You can thank us, and help us on our mission, by re-writing unrelated tropes as if you were selling them. Don’t forget to use gratuitous exclamation marks whenever making product claims! [[Sincerity Mode|We love that in advertising]].
And, therefore, it is safe to conclude that without parody infomercials, TV Tropes would be just like it. You can thank us, and help us on our mission, by re-writing unrelated tropes as if you were selling them. Don’t forget to use gratuitous exclamation marks whenever making product claims! [[Sincerity Mode|We love that in advertising]].


== Our fine list of products includes: ==
== Our fine list of products includes: ==
* [[Amazing Technicolor Battlefield/Trope Co|Amazing Technicolor Battlefield]]®: Why? Your regular battlefield just is not enough!
* [[Amazing Technicolor Battlefield/Trope Co|Amazing Technicolor Battlefield]]®: Why? Your regular battlefield just is not enough!
* [[Brain Bleach/Trope Co|Brain Bleach]]®: The new stain remover designed to get rid of the horrible things you've seen (or heard) in life, from fan-made porn of your favorite cartoon characters to [[Bad Bad Acting]] in reviled TV shows and feature films to mind-numbing music of all genres to the occasional [[Nightmare Fuel|Nightmare]] (accidental ''and'' high-octane) and [[Nausea Fuel]]. Brain Bleach is also effective in removing those hard stains left behind by [[Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick|chocolate, red wine, grape juice, house paint, grass, tomato sauce, gel pen ink, and blood]].
* [[Brain Bleach/Trope Co|Brain Bleach]]®: The new stain remover designed to get rid of the horrible things you've seen (or heard) in life, from fan-made porn of your favorite cartoon characters to [[Bad Bad Acting]] in reviled TV shows and feature films to mind-numbing music of all genres to the occasional [[Nightmare Fuel|Nightmare]] (accidental ''and'' high-octane) and [[Nausea Fuel]]. Brain Bleach is also effective in removing those hard stains left behind by [[Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick|chocolate, red wine, grape juice, house paint, grass, tomato sauce, gel pen ink, and blood]].
* [[Beehive Barrier/Trope Co|Beehive Barrier]]®:, a marvel in non-Euclidian engineering, made of precision crafted FDA approved hexagons into a spherical barrier of utter protection. Guaranteed to withstand [[The Worf Barrage]] and intercept a [[Macross Missile Massacre]], or your money back!
* [[Beehive Barrier/Trope Co|Beehive Barrier]]®:, a marvel in non-Euclidian engineering, made of precision crafted FDA approved hexagons into a spherical barrier of utter protection. Guaranteed to withstand [[The Worf Barrage]] and intercept a [[Macross Missile Massacre]], or your money back!
* [[Bling Bling Bang/Trope Co|Bling Bling Bang]]®: Pimp out your tired, dull-looking firearms and turn them into dazzling setpieces.
* [[Bling Bling Bang/Trope Co|Bling Bling Bang]]®: Pimp out your tired, dull-looking firearms and turn them into dazzling setpieces.
* [[Trope Co/Board of Directors|Board of Directors]]®: A staple for any [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]].
* [[Trope Co/Board of Directors|Board of Directors]]®: A staple for any [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]].
* [[Catgirl/Trope Co|Catgirl]]®, our new dating service feature, when you need a lady who just purrs at your touch!
* [[Catgirl/Trope Co|Catgirl]]®, our new dating service feature, when you need a lady who just purrs at your touch!
* [[Damsel in Distress/Trope Co|Distressed Damsel]]® for when you need a good hostage/Rescuee.
* [[Damsel in Distress/Trope Co|Distressed Damsel]]® for when you need a good hostage/Rescuee.
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* [[Holy Hand Grenade/Trope Co|Holy Hand Grenade]]®: The perfect last resort when faced with any evil, be it the [[Big Bad]], a [[Killer Rabbit]], or even an annoying worm infestation!
* [[Holy Hand Grenade/Trope Co|Holy Hand Grenade]]®: The perfect last resort when faced with any evil, be it the [[Big Bad]], a [[Killer Rabbit]], or even an annoying worm infestation!
* [[Humongous Mecha/Trope Co|Humongous Mecha]]®: What's more to say? You know you want one. <small>(Souls sold separately. Please contact store for offer details.)</small>
* [[Humongous Mecha/Trope Co|Humongous Mecha]]®: What's more to say? You know you want one. <small>(Souls sold separately. Please contact store for offer details.)</small>
* [[Instant AI, Just Add Water/Trope Co|Instant AI Kit]]®: Whether you are aiming for world domination, but not so good at strategy and tactics, or just need a science fair project ''quick,'' we supply you with the parts you need to build your own super-powered robot brain!
* [[Instant AI, Just Add Water/Trope Co|Instant AI Kit]]®: Whether you are aiming for world domination, but not so good at strategy and tactics, or just need a science fair project ''quick,'' we supply you with the parts you need to build your own super-powered robot brain!
* [[Instant Messenger Pigeon/Trope Co|Instant Messenger Pigeon]]®: When regular pigeons don't please you.
* [[Instant Messenger Pigeon/Trope Co|Instant Messenger Pigeon]]®: When regular pigeons don't please you.
* [[Karma Houdini Warranty/Trope Co|Karma Houdini Warranty]]®: For the [[Karma Houdini|Karma Houdinis]] among us. Provides dissuasion against fictional retribution.
* [[Karma Houdini Warranty/Trope Co|Karma Houdini Warranty]]®: For the [[Karma Houdini|Karma Houdinis]] among us. Provides dissuasion against fictional retribution.
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* [[Thememobile/Trope Co|Thememobile]]®, for all of your driving needs!
* [[Thememobile/Trope Co|Thememobile]]®, for all of your driving needs!
* [[Thing-O-Matic/Trope Co|Thing O Matic]]®: you'll never need any other brand of electronic appliances!
* [[Thing-O-Matic/Trope Co|Thing O Matic]]®: you'll never need any other brand of electronic appliances!
* [[Tradesnark]]® is your Solution® for all your Marketing Needs® State-Of-The-Art Tropenology® allows you to Absolutely, Positively ensure with a single symbol that something has Sold Out®.
* [[Tradesnark™]]® is your Solution® for all your Marketing Needs® State-Of-The-Art Tropenology® allows you to Absolutely, Positively ensure with a single symbol that something has Sold Out®.
* [[Transformation Trinket/Trope Co|Transformation Trinket]]®: Turn into an alternate, superpowered version of yourself!
* [[Transformation Trinket/Trope Co|Transformation Trinket]]®: Turn into an alternate, superpowered version of yourself!



Revision as of 01:20, 6 October 2014

Since 2003.

Trope Co (TSX: TROPE) is a mega-conglomerate specialising in surplus goods for discerning villains, Applied Phlebotinum, and quick narrative devices for harried writers.

Like all morally-conscious corporations, Trope Co maintains a strong political lobby aimed to combat the notion that a wiki doesn’t require novelty narration techniques to be good. It is well-known that:

And, therefore, it is safe to conclude that without parody infomercials, TV Tropes would be just like it. You can thank us, and help us on our mission, by re-writing unrelated tropes as if you were selling them. Don’t forget to use gratuitous exclamation marks whenever making product claims! We love that in advertising.

Our fine list of products includes:


So call within the next ten minutes! Operators Are Standing By. Offer Void in Nebraska.

Those living in Ruritania, Molossia Kickassia Molossia, the Banana Republic, Bulungi or Qurac should remember to take into account shipping costs.

WARNING: Some Trope Co products May Contain Evil®. Trope Co and its affiliates take no responsibility for any Unpredictable Results or odd behaviors that may ensue.

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