TV Tropes
A taxonomy of every storytelling device ever used, cross-linked so densely that leaving takes actual discipline.
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How to get the most from it
TV Tropes sits in Wiki Rabbit Holes under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, clever and chaotic.
About this category: Densely linked reference sites engineered — accidentally or otherwise — to make you click one more entry. The original rabbit holes.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Pure, noisy chaos
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
TV Tropes: quick answers
Is TV Tropes free?
Yes. TV Tropes is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TV Tropes?
No. You can use TV Tropes without signing up for anything.
Does TV Tropes work on a phone?
Yes. TV Tropes works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is TV Tropes safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TV Tropes take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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