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When a phrase which is usually used as a metaphor is instead done, and shown as being performed literally. This can be because [[The Ditz]] didn't understand the statement, or can just be a simple gag. Often considered one of those "old-fashioned" forms of comedy, so its use nowadays rarely does little more than "produce some smiles." Occasionally this action can be performed literally but without much fanfare, implying what's going on. Can often be combined with a [[Literal Genie]].

 

 

[[B Roll Rebus]] is when news and documentaries do this with [[Stock Footage]]. Compare [[Stealth Pun]], which is sort of like [[Dissimile|a Visual Pun without the visuals]]. Supertrope to [[Rules of the Road]] in cases where road signs are literal, not figurative, depictions of what's up ahead.