Consider The Following

"Each one can be the best friend ever. And that is something it stands to uphold. Like it or not, there's one thing that platonically outdoes all people. It's a win-win for them. But off the clock, we're free to do whatever."— **Deedra Featherstone**, *Helping Hands*

Life is full of major milestones... birthdays, holidays, the first day of school, but what happens in between those annual events is really the stuff we should be celebrating. There are many ways to recognize these events, but asking a certain show's character to speak backwards will give the ultimate reverse card effect while saying that. This would make the character shut up. There are even examples of what to write in a birthday greeting card, such as text messages, flower messages, or Twitter posts. If you end up losing with a show's character, don't worry about it. The writers are responsible for overseeing every aspect of a show's production, which makes their role greater than anyone else's.

First off, if there's something specific you thought of when you clicked on this trope, then we're going to say that maybe you already know exactly how you're feeling today, and what to do about it.

## Examples Include

1. Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: Every single kid faces the annoying experience of their parents embarrassing them by doing or saying things that leave them red-faced. Parenting is not easy, and we all try to do the best we can. However, the best intentions fall short of garnering our children's appreciation. Even the most well-meaning parent might tick off their sweet child.
2. Cloudcuckoolander: The main character is searching for a very special treasure. Too bad they don't know their way around. They meet a very nice person who offers to help the character find the treasure. But wait, wasn't the temple supposed to be toward the south? And why won't the character's guide answer any of their questions?
3. Brother-Sister Team: When brothers and sisters engage in meaningful and fun activities that involve achieving a common goal, it brings them closer together. They start to see each other as more than just siblings – they start to see each other as friends.
4. I Want My Mommy: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
5. This Is Gonna Suck: The moment at which the main character realizes they are completely and totally *screwed*. They may not always say anything in particular, but even if they don't, their faces are usually *priceless*. This is when the character suddenly knows they're about to have their ass royally kicked.
6. Police Are Useless: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
7. Lowest Cosmic Denominator: Some authors will throw us a twist and reveal that the villains aren't naturally evil... or at least, there's a whole lot of them out there, and we've only seen the bad apples. This trope can take many forms.
8. Demoted To Extra: Despite being heavily featured in the first season, the later seasons severely downplay the character, they're absent a lot, no longer accompany their friends, and they mainly exist as a filler character.
9. Not Allowed To Grow Up: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
10. Limited Wardrobe: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_