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Treehoused

A translation of some form of media, frequently Japanese videogames, which is heavily edited. Connotation is that the edits detract from the work, are not true to the source material, or are used to push the translator's beliefs or politics.

The most common edit is rewriting the media to make it "safe" for US audiences, which are assumed to be around 8 years old. This can include the removal of adult themes such as racism or murder, removal of difficulty options, removal of "offensive" art such as the female form, et cetera.

Other instances include rewrites instead of translations, often to push an agenda. Examples include inserting memes at random into the dialogue, giving characters "quirky" obsessions or speech impediments, or changing character traits such as sexuality or gender identity.

Specifically used as a derogatory statement. All translations include some form of localization -- changes for the audience. A piece of media is treehoused when these edits are poor quality or go beyond merely conveying the original author's intent and create new content out of whole cloth.

Named after Treehouse, Nintendo's official localization team, which infamously treehoused the localization of Fire Emblem Fates, making it nearly unreadable to anyone familiar with the source material, as well as heavily influencing other localizations during this era, such as Tokyo Mirage Sessions. These actions sparked the Torrential Downpour consumer movement on the internet.
"Don't pick up NieR: Automata, they apparently Treehoused the hell out of it."
by Xython July 4, 2016
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Treehouse

A meeting place or a fraternal group, usually composed of men who are making an excuse to go to said place or join his band of friends to drink copious amounts of vodka. It is common to think that women can be in the frat but this is simply not true (even if the woman can fart and speak in toilet talk with the boys). There are often secret handshakes and mottos with the club. Founding members often have nicknames like “Harby” or “Godfather”.
Wife:
“Where are you going?”
Herman:
“To the treehouse.”
Wife:
“Ugh!”
Herman:
“Barumph!”
by Piper2011 February 9, 2019
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Treehouse

A place where creativity sparks and where quality content is created.

A TreeHouse is a place that feels like home, inhabited by a family of like no other.

Its success comes from the Tree Formula. Everything in life starts with a seed, an origin. And it's only from a good foundation that great brands are built, ensuring global coherence to make the tree grow.

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1: "Do you know that creative agency from BCN?"
2: "YES, of course! It's TREEHOUSE BCN!"
by Digital-Monster November 23, 2021
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trehausen

That feeling you get when you feel like injustice has been done. The intense need for things to be done the correct, or even perfect way.
Ken’s trehausen made him angry that no one had taken the trash out.
by wizbef November 4, 2022
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Treehouse of Horror XXXIII

the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons, and the 734th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on October 30, 2022.
Matthew Swigonski of Bubbleblabber gave the episode a 9 out of 10, stating Treehouse Of Horror XXXIII began on a more subdued note but quickly found its comedic groove with a surreal and wonderfully odd second segment
by SPrice1980 May 8, 2023
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urban treehouse

living in the city but still able to see trees from your apartment. the term was created by 4 famale art students in vancouver high as fuck, 604 bitches
you you got a sick ass view

thanks, i highly enjoy my urban treehouse
by terquwan October 18, 2009
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