flintlocke314's definitions

Popularity Polynomial

This is when something which portrays itself as "cutting edge" becomes mainstream, but soon becomes overexposed, behind the times, old hat, or just plain uncool.

Due to the popularity polynomial Pokemon is back in style.

by flintlocke314 September 11, 2018

Values Dissonance

Tropes that are common denominators. Their viewers recognize them, laugh at them or groan at them, but most of us can guess where they're coming from—specifically, what cultural values are embodied in the trope.

A meme is an example of applied values dissonance.

by flintlocke314 September 11, 2018

Fleeting Demographic Rule

1. A gimmick or storyline may be reused freely and safely after a few years of dormancy.

2. The unwritten rule that, after a given number of years, there has been enough turnover in the fanbase that a writer can re-use the same gimmicks and storylines with impunity.

The fleeting demographic rule allows YouTubers to reuse jokes and catchphrases after they have become repetitive.

by flintlocke314 September 11, 2018

Group Contagion

Certain ideas or attributes of a subject are eventually spread to others in the group.

Group Contagion effect is a result of Syndrome E.

Group Contagion effect can be seen in Germany during the 3rd Riech under Hitler's rule.

by flintlocke314 September 24, 2018

Retcon

Reframing past events to serve a current plot need.

A retcon is an instance of a hand wave.

by flintlocke314 September 11, 2018