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Arturo: (arturo-deleteme[at]-deleteme-squishycomics [dot] com)
2011-04-04 16:31:17
TICK, TROPE....
The search itself is a Race Against The Clock. Dannys breakdown is an increasingly parodied Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique. They're great for feeding the hero some key information quickly, when played straight. It's also an excellent opportunity for a Shocking Swerve or Kick The Dog. Examples related to the main trope include: Magic Countdown and When The Clock Strikes Twelve.