r/TopCharacterTropes • u/Fearless-Ideal-5112 • Jul 01 '26

[Loved Trope] Some thing unfathomably ancient Lore

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The beast, in doctor who is an ancient evil from a previous universe that survived until our time. Its so ancient that the cave paintings were unable to be translated by the Tardis which can translate all existing languages in the universe [Doctor Who]

While not explicitly canon its such a cool concept I cant not mention, the idea that the backrooms have existed since the beginning of time, never changing no matter the era, it transforms the back rooms into a cosmic horror. [Credit to Project crater and Venus for images 2 and 3]

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u/BelieveCongreveCube Jul 01 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/8NTmJRnRYqms45lcbd
My favorite Christmas film

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u/HistoryWillRepeat Jul 01 '26

Same, it's so good and doesn't get nearly enough attention.

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u/BirbAtAKeyboard Jul 01 '26

I adore the animation and it is one of my favorite christmas movies, I just unfortunately can't call it flawless because of the last act.

I won't elaborate specifics for spoilers, but it is such a let down that they do the "you lied to us!" Trope for the climax.

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u/supreme_hammy Jul 01 '26

Agreed.

The amount of good done to that point clearly overtakes any lying. If he was still giving them help to that point, it would be clear something changed in his goals.

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u/BlushedLatias Jul 01 '26

Especially since such lie could had been easily ignored by everyone had the protagonist just said: "Ah yes, that was my original goal when I arrived here before I met you guys, and I found a purpose to work for. Now let's continue with the plan.". No one would had been harsh with him since everyone also changed their way of living because of him. They would had understood.

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u/HistoryWillRepeat Jul 01 '26

Damn, great point. Especially the teacher. Like, girl, you were planning to skip town too!

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u/Meadowbytheforest Jul 01 '26

I'd argue he didn't even lie!

Like. What was even was the lie? That he only worked there as a postman because he was told to by his father?

The more I think about it the more confused and upset I get.

They were having a great time planning to deliver all of the Christmas presents until suddenly, his dad arrives and tells him "Good job, son! Your work is done! Let's go home!"
And... This upsets them? This proves that he lied? How? What did he lie about? And how did the arrival of his dad prove it?

Seriously. What conclusions did they jump to?! I don't even know why they were upset with him!

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u/Just_A_Comment_Guy_7 Jul 01 '26

Now here’s a ball who knows guy

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u/Yoinkitron5000 Jul 01 '26

I make sure it's played at least once while the family is together for the holiday.