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== Trivial Tropes == |
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* [[Executive Meddling]]: Unfortunately. Firing Steve Marmel was seen as the nail in the coffin for ''many'' fans. [[Network Decay]], anybody? |
* [[Executive Meddling]]: Unfortunately. Firing Steve Marmel was seen as the nail in the coffin for ''many'' fans. [[Network Decay]], anybody? |
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* [[Fan Nickname]]: |
* [[Fan Nickname]]: |
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** '''College Trio:''' Collective name to refer to Vlad, Jack, and Maddie. |
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'''CW:''' Because sometimes "Clockwork" is just too long to bother with. |
** '''CW:''' Because sometimes "Clockwork" is just too long to bother with. |
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'''GW:''' Because sometimes "Ghost Writer" is just too long to bother with. ( And his initials are written on the pediment of his mansion). |
** '''GW:''' Because sometimes "Ghost Writer" is just too long to bother with. ( And his initials are written on the pediment of his mansion). |
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'''Frightmare:''' Nocturne's temporary name prior to the episode "Frightmare" airing. |
** '''Frightmare:''' Nocturne's temporary name prior to the episode "Frightmare" airing. |
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'''Señor Seximus:''' Nickname used by English-speaking fans for Vlad in the Spanish language version of the show. Why did they watch this version? [[Screwed |
** '''Señor Seximus:''' Nickname used by English-speaking fans for Vlad in the Spanish language version of the show. Why did they watch this version? [[Screwed by the Network|Do you even have to ask?]] |
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'''Vlad Seximus:''' Enough said. |
** '''Vlad Seximus:''' Enough said.{{context}} |
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'''Dan Phantom:''' A name commonly used for Danny's evil alternate-future self. Only originated in the video game adaptation. |
** '''Dan Phantom:''' A name commonly used for Danny's evil alternate-future self. Only originated in the video game adaptation. |
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'''Dark Danny:''' Another name used for Danny's evil alternate future-self. Shown during the episode's credits. |
** '''Dark Danny:''' Another name used for Danny's evil alternate future-self. Shown during the episode's credits. |
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'''Master of Longwinded Introductions:''' Technus. |
** '''Master of Longwinded Introductions:''' Technus. |
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'''Dan Plasmius''': Dark Danny. |
** '''Dan Plasmius''': Dark Danny. |
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* [[Flip |
* [[Flip-Flop of God]]: So "ghosts" are really just monsters from another dimension who happen to use ectoplasm? Okay, Hartman...but what about the countless references to ghosts being dead or previously being alive? Or, say, the Dairy King. |
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* [[Hey |
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: Where to start? |
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** Danny is [[Freakazoid|Dexter Douglas]] and [[Superman |
** Danny is [[Freakazoid!|Dexter Douglas]] and [[Superman: The Animated Series|Jimmy Olsen]]. |
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** Sam is [[Fairly Oddparents|Vicky]], [[Scooby Doo|Daphne]], [[ |
** Sam is [[Fairly Oddparents|Vicky]], [[Scooby Doo|Daphne]], [[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends|Frankie]], [[Xiaolin Showdown|Kimiko]], [[The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy|Mandy]] and [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|Azula]]. |
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** Tucker is [[Recess|Vince]]. |
** Tucker is [[Recess|Vince]]. |
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** Jazz [[Colleen O |
** Jazz [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey|is]] [[Digimon Adventure|Sora]] and [[Zatch Bell|Suzy]]. |
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** Maddie is [[ |
** Maddie is [[Dexter's Laboratory|Dexter's mom]] and [[Futurama|Cubert]]. Also [[Darkwing Duck|Morgana]] and [[Kath Soucie|many others ...]] |
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** Vlad is [[Roseanne|Leon Carp]], [[Clue ( |
** Vlad is [[Roseanne|Leon Carp]], [[Clue (film)|Colonel Mustard]] and [[Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Mr. Kraft]]. |
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** Mr. Lancer [[Ron Perlman|is]] [[Teen Titans ( |
** Mr. Lancer [[Ron Perlman|is]] [[Teen Titans (animation)|Slade]] and [[Hellboy (film)|Hellboy]]. |
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** Ember and Spectra [[Tara Strong|are]] [[Fairly Oddparents|a]] [[Ben 10 |
** Ember and Spectra [[Tara Strong|are]] [[Fairly Oddparents|a]] [[Ben 10|whole]] [[Teen Titans (animation)|bunch]]. |
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** Skulker [[Kevin Michael Richardson|is]] [[Lilo and Stitch|Gantu]] and [[Fairly Oddparents|Dark Laser]]. But that's a case of [[The Other Darrin]], since the original voice was [[Six Feet Under|Keith Charles]]. |
** Skulker [[Kevin Michael Richardson|is]] [[Lilo and Stitch|Gantu]] and [[Fairly Oddparents|Dark Laser]]. But that's a case of [[The Other Darrin]], since the original voice was [[Six Feet Under|Keith Charles]]. |
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** Undergrowth [[Mark Hamill|is]] [[Batman |
** Undergrowth [[Mark Hamill|is]] [[Batman: The Animated Series|the Joker]]. |
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*** Also [[Avatar: The Last Airbender |
*** Also [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|Firelord Ozai]]. At one point, evil Sam (with [[Grey DeLisle]] using the [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|Azula voice]]) [[Relationship Voice Actor|serves under him and calls him "Father"]]. |
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** Valerie is [[Drawn Together|Foxxy Love]] and [[Codename Kids Next Door|Numbuh Five]], [[Cree Summer|and that's just the tip of the iceberg ...]], [[The Other Darrin|though originally]], she [[Grey |
** Valerie is [[Drawn Together|Foxxy Love]] and [[Codename: Kids Next Door|Numbuh Five]], [[Cree Summer|and that's just the tip of the iceberg ...]], [[The Other Darrin|though originally]], she [[Grey DeLisle|was]] [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|Azula]] |
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** Jack is [[ |
** Jack is [[Dexter's Laboratory|Major Glory]], as well as ''[[Animaniacs|Yakko]]'' and [[Rob Paulsen|a whole lot of others...]] |
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** Ghost Writer is [ |
** Ghost Writer is [[wikipedia:Letchr(27)s Go to Prison|Nelson Biederman IV]]. (Will Arnett) {{spoiler|Noteworthy due to the amusing fact that Ghost Writer ends up in prison while the character played by his voice actor goes to prison, grows a goatee (like GW's) and writes/stages a musical with his inmates (GW is a Writer/poet)}}. He is also [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Gob]]. |
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** Clockwork is [[Kill Bill|Bill]] (RIP). |
** Clockwork is [[Kill Bill|Bill]] (RIP). |
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** Dani Phantom is [[Bridge to Terabithia|Leslie]]. |
** Dani Phantom is [[Bridge to Terabithia|Leslie]]. |
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** Fright Knight [[Michael Dorn|is]] [[Star Trek |
** Fright Knight [[Michael Dorn|is]] [[Star Trek: The Next Generation|Worf]] and [[I Am Weasel|Weasel]]. |
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** King Pariah is [[X-Men ( |
** King Pariah is [[X-Men (film)|William Stryker]]. |
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** Desiree is [[Frasier|Roz]]. |
** Desiree is [[Frasier|Roz]]. |
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** Youngblood is [[Twilight ( |
** Youngblood is [[Twilight (novel)|Jacob Black]]. |
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** Sidney Pointdexter is [[Ally McBeal|John Cage]]. |
** Sidney Pointdexter is [[Ally McBeal|John Cage]]. |
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** Johnny 13 is [[Dirty Sexy Money|Patrick]]. |
** Johnny 13 is [[Dirty Sexy Money|Patrick]]. |
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** Paulina is [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Theresa Russo]], [[Justice League Unlimited|Hawkgirl]], and [[Marvel vs. Capcom 3|She-Hulk]]. |
** Paulina is [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Theresa Russo]], [[Justice League Unlimited|Hawkgirl]], and [[Marvel vs. Capcom 3|She-Hulk]]. |
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** Don't forget that Dark Danny is the fourth major incarnation of [[Doctor Who |
** Don't forget that Dark Danny is the fourth major incarnation of [[Doctor Who|the Master]]. (Namely, the one who appeared in the Eighth Doctor's only televised appearance.) Also is Sal Maroni in [[The Dark Knight]]. |
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** Nocturn is [[Avatar: The Last Airbender |
** Nocturn is [[Avatar: The Last Airbender|Avatar Roku]]. |
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** Freakshow is [[Pretty in Pink |
** Freakshow is [[Pretty in Pink|Duckie]]. |
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** Walker is [[Drawn Together|Wooldoor Sockbat]], [[Batman |
** Walker is [[Drawn Together|Wooldoor Sockbat]], [[Batman: The Brave And The Bold|Green Arrow]], and [[James Arnold Taylor|a bunch of others]]. |
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** Lunch Lady Ghost was [[Everybody Loves Raymond|Debra Barone]] in her first appearance. |
** Lunch Lady Ghost was [[Everybody Loves Raymond|Debra Barone]] in her first appearance. |
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** Kwan is [[Batman |
** Kwan is [[Batman: The Brave And The Bold|The Atom]]. |
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** Wulf is [[Dee Bradley Baker]], aka [[American Dad |
** Wulf is [[Dee Bradley Baker]], aka [[American Dad|Klaus]], [[Phineas and Ferb|Perry The Platypus]], and so on ... |
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** The French dub is more twisted than the English dub. |
** The French dub is more twisted than the English dub. |
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*** Tucker and Vlad are both [[South Park|Cartman]] and [[Family Guy|Chris Griffin]]. |
*** Tucker and Vlad are both [[South Park|Cartman]] and [[Family Guy|Chris Griffin]]. |
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*** Danny is [[Phineas and Ferb|Phineas]]. |
*** Danny is [[Phineas and Ferb|Phineas]]. |
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*** Mr Lancer is [[ |
*** Mr Lancer is [[SpongeBob SquarePants|Patrick Star]]. |
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** In Italian, Tucker is [[Pokémon ( |
** In Italian, Tucker is [[Pokémon (anime)|Ash Ketchum]], or more fittingly for a Butch Hartman show, [[Tuff Puppy|Keswick]]. Jack is [[DCAU|Batman]]; Danny himself is [[Blue's Clues|Steve]], and Sam is [[Rocket Power|Reggie Rocket]]. |
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** In Dutch, Danny is [[Harry Potter ( |
** In Dutch, Danny is [[Harry Potter (film)|Harry Potter]]. |
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** Desiree may not be an example; that info came from a folk tale. |
** Desiree may not be an example; that info came from a folk tale. |
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** It may just be that they ''are'', but he [[Executive Meddling|has to say that]]. |
** It may just be that they ''are'', but he [[Executive Meddling|has to say that]]. |
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** It's possible that they aren't spirits so much as imprints there is no mention of Poindexter dying but perhaps the anger and indignation of being shoved into a locker clung to it creating Poindexter's ghost with out actually killing him. |
** It's possible that they aren't spirits so much as imprints there is no mention of Poindexter dying but perhaps the anger and indignation of being shoved into a locker clung to it creating Poindexter's ghost with out actually killing him. |
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** At least one producer has stated directly that Ember, at least, is definitely a dead high schooler; but that was from only one source. |
** At least one producer has stated directly that Ember, at least, is definitely a dead high schooler; but that was from only one source. |
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* [[ |
* [[Name's the Same]]: In Germany, Danny is voiced by [http://www.synchronkartei.de/?action=show&type=talker&id=1211 Daniel Schlauch]. |
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** A [[Part-Time Hero]] named [[DuckTales (1987)|Fenton]]. Also Tucker shares the same last name with Richie Foley from ''[[Static Shock]]'' who is also a nerdish technologically obsessed side kick who does scheduling for the protagonist. |
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* [[The Other Darrin]]: Voice-acting example: The Lunch Lady is voiced by [[Everybody Loves Raymond|Patricia Heaton]] in the pilot episode, and Kath Soucie in her later appearances. [[Six Feet Under|Michael St Patrick]] voiced Skulker in three episodes, before being replaced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]], and while we are on the subject of [[Kevin Michael Richardson|KMR]] it should be pointed out that he was the original voice for the dragon ghost before they switched to [[The Fairly |
* [[The Other Darrin]]: Voice-acting example: The Lunch Lady is voiced by [[Everybody Loves Raymond|Patricia Heaton]] in the pilot episode, and Kath Soucie in her later appearances. [[Six Feet Under|Michael St Patrick]] voiced Skulker in three episodes, before being replaced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]], and while we are on the subject of [[Kevin Michael Richardson|KMR]] it should be pointed out that he was the original voice for the dragon ghost before they switched to [[The Fairly OddParents|Susanne Blakeslee]] . Also, when Valerie [[Took a Level in Badass]], she switched from [[Fake Nationality|Grey Delisle]] to [[Cree Summer]]. |
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** Also, Dani's voice actress switches from [[ |
** Also, Dani's voice actress switches from [[AnnaSophia Robb]] in "Kindred Spirits" to Krista Swan in "D-Stabilized". |
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* [[Playing Against Type]]: Ron Perlman as Mr. Lancer, who is neither a villain nor a monster. |
* [[Playing Against Type]]: Ron Perlman as Mr. Lancer, who is neither a villain nor a monster. |
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** Nor is he [[The Lancer]], for that matter. |
** Nor is he [[The Lancer]], for that matter. |
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* [[Reciprocal Fiction Paradox]]: In ''Danny Phantom'', Danny can be see playing a ''Crash Nebula'' arcade game. In the ''Crash Nebula'' [[Poorly |
* [[Reciprocal Fiction Paradox]]: In ''Danny Phantom'', Danny can be see playing a ''Crash Nebula'' arcade game. In the ''Crash Nebula'' [[Poorly-Disguised Pilot]] episode of [[The Fairly OddParents]], Crash has a ''Danny Phantom'' comic book. |
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* [[Screwed |
* [[Screwed by the Network]]: Was it ever. |
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** Although hints of Dani's personality exist, it was largely ignored in favor of series regulars. |
** Although hints of Dani's personality exist, it was largely ignored in favor of series regulars. |
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* [[Shout-Out]]: |
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* [[Talking to Himself]]: Several members of the cast play various roles throughout the episodes as well as their own main character roles. |
* [[Talking to Himself]]: Several members of the cast play various roles throughout the episodes as well as their own main character roles. |
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* [[What Could Have Been]]: Mentioned on the page there, but basically, Danny was supposed to be a teenaged Ghostbuster on a motorcycle with a pet owl and a psychic link to Sam. Then the idea was tweaked into what it is now. |
* [[What Could Have Been]]: Mentioned on the page there, but basically, Danny was supposed to be a teenaged Ghostbuster on a motorcycle with a pet owl and a psychic link to Sam. Then the idea was tweaked into what it is now. |
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** This could apply to the entire third season, as Steve Marmel allegedly wanted to get [[Darker and Edgier]], following along the lines of "The Ultimate Enemy". There was even a fan project on imagining what it would be like, only it never got off the ground because they couldn't get details from Mr. Marmel. |
** This could apply to the entire third season, as Steve Marmel allegedly wanted to get [[Darker and Edgier]], following along the lines of "The Ultimate Enemy". There was even a fan project on imagining what it would be like, only it never got off the ground because they couldn't get details from Mr. Marmel. |
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** According to [[Word of God]], Danielle was meant to become Danny's little sister. Yet another plotline that was abandoned when the series was abruptly cancelled. |
** According to [[Word of God]], Danielle was meant to become Danny's little sister. Yet another plotline that was abandoned when the series was abruptly cancelled. |
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* [[The Wiki Rule]]: Originally [http://dannyphantom.wikia.com/ on Wikia], with a fork [https://web.archive.org/web/20190822112130/https://danny.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page to Miraheze]. |
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== Other Trivia == |
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* Sam and Danny were originally meant to [[Mindlink Mates|share a psychic connection]] before Butch Hartman decided against it, saying only Danny should have the special powers. |
* Sam and Danny were originally meant to [[Mindlink Mates|share a psychic connection]] before Butch Hartman decided against it, saying only Danny should have the special powers. |
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** Likewise, Danny was originally going to be a (fully human) ghost hunter, who rode a motorcycle, with a pet/sidekick owl named "Spooky." (This may be the inspiration for the [[Development Gag|Danny-riding-Johnny-13's-bike scene]]). |
** Likewise, Danny was originally going to be a (fully human) ghost hunter, who rode a motorcycle, with a pet/sidekick owl named "Spooky." (This may be the inspiration for the [[Development Gag|Danny-riding-Johnny-13's-bike scene]]). |
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* According to writer Steve Marmel, an original [[Running Gag]] would be that Vlad's manor would blow up every time. |
* According to writer Steve Marmel, an original [[Running Gag]] would be that Vlad's manor would blow up every time. |
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* The name "Vlad Plasmius" was claimed by Marmel to be written on a brick he bought. |
* The name "Vlad Plasmius" was claimed by Marmel to be written on a brick he bought. |
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* Look at Sam's room right after the theme song in "Control Freaks." Sam has a (musical) keyboard lying on her floor. Perhaps she plays! |
* Look at Sam's room right after the theme song in "Control Freaks." Sam has a (musical) keyboard lying on her floor. Perhaps she plays! |
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** Also, there's a red version of Ember's guitar in Jazz's room in "Fanning the Flames". |
** Also, there's a red version of Ember's guitar in Jazz's room in "Fanning the Flames". |
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* Danny's eyes were much larger in the older episodes (not to [[The Powerpuff Girls|PPG]] level, however). |
* Danny's eyes were much larger in the older episodes (not to [[The Powerpuff Girls|PPG]] level, however). |
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Trivial Tropes
- Executive Meddling: Unfortunately. Firing Steve Marmel was seen as the nail in the coffin for many fans. Network Decay, anybody?
- Fan Nickname:
- College Trio: Collective name to refer to Vlad, Jack, and Maddie.
- CW: Because sometimes "Clockwork" is just too long to bother with.
- GW: Because sometimes "Ghost Writer" is just too long to bother with. ( And his initials are written on the pediment of his mansion).
- Frightmare: Nocturne's temporary name prior to the episode "Frightmare" airing.
- Señor Seximus: Nickname used by English-speaking fans for Vlad in the Spanish language version of the show. Why did they watch this version? Do you even have to ask?
- Vlad Seximus: Enough said.[context?]
- Dan Phantom: A name commonly used for Danny's evil alternate-future self. Only originated in the video game adaptation.
- Dark Danny: Another name used for Danny's evil alternate future-self. Shown during the episode's credits.
- Master of Longwinded Introductions: Technus.
- Dan Plasmius: Dark Danny.
- Flip-Flop of God: So "ghosts" are really just monsters from another dimension who happen to use ectoplasm? Okay, Hartman...but what about the countless references to ghosts being dead or previously being alive? Or, say, the Dairy King.
- Hey, It's That Voice!: Where to start?
- Danny is Dexter Douglas and Jimmy Olsen.
- Sam is Vicky, Daphne, Frankie, Kimiko, Mandy and Azula.
- Tucker is Vince.
- Jazz is Sora and Suzy.
- Maddie is Dexter's mom and Cubert. Also Morgana and many others ...
- Vlad is Leon Carp, Colonel Mustard and Mr. Kraft.
- Mr. Lancer is Slade and Hellboy.
- Ember and Spectra are a whole bunch.
- Skulker is Gantu and Dark Laser. But that's a case of The Other Darrin, since the original voice was Keith Charles.
- Undergrowth is the Joker.
- Also Firelord Ozai. At one point, evil Sam (with Grey DeLisle using the Azula voice) serves under him and calls him "Father".
- Valerie is Foxxy Love and Numbuh Five, and that's just the tip of the iceberg ..., though originally, she was Azula
- Jack is Major Glory, as well as Yakko and a whole lot of others...
- Ghost Writer is Nelson Biederman IV. (Will Arnett) Noteworthy due to the amusing fact that Ghost Writer ends up in prison while the character played by his voice actor goes to prison, grows a goatee (like GW's) and writes/stages a musical with his inmates (GW is a Writer/poet). He is also Gob.
- Clockwork is Bill (RIP).
- Dani Phantom is Leslie.
- Fright Knight is Worf and Weasel.
- King Pariah is William Stryker.
- Desiree is Roz.
- Youngblood is Jacob Black.
- Sidney Pointdexter is John Cage.
- Johnny 13 is Patrick.
- Paulina is Theresa Russo, Hawkgirl, and She-Hulk.
- Don't forget that Dark Danny is the fourth major incarnation of the Master. (Namely, the one who appeared in the Eighth Doctor's only televised appearance.) Also is Sal Maroni in The Dark Knight.
- Nocturn is Avatar Roku.
- Freakshow is Duckie.
- Walker is Wooldoor Sockbat, Green Arrow, and a bunch of others.
- Lunch Lady Ghost was Debra Barone in her first appearance.
- Kwan is The Atom.
- Wulf is Dee Bradley Baker, aka Klaus, Perry The Platypus, and so on ...
- The French dub is more twisted than the English dub.
- Tucker and Vlad are both Cartman and Chris Griffin.
- Danny is Phineas.
- Mr Lancer is Patrick Star.
- In Italian, Tucker is Ash Ketchum, or more fittingly for a Butch Hartman show, Keswick. Jack is Batman; Danny himself is Steve, and Sam is Reggie Rocket.
- In Dutch, Danny is Harry Potter.
- Lying Creator: Butch Hartman has said the ghosts are not meant to be spirits of the dead, despite many of the ghosts in the show are shown to once have been alive (Pointdexter, Desiree, the Dairy King, the Lunch Lady, Ember). See Flip-Flop of God.
- Desiree may not be an example; that info came from a folk tale.
- It may just be that they are, but he has to say that.
- It's possible that they aren't spirits so much as imprints there is no mention of Poindexter dying but perhaps the anger and indignation of being shoved into a locker clung to it creating Poindexter's ghost with out actually killing him.
- At least one producer has stated directly that Ember, at least, is definitely a dead high schooler; but that was from only one source.
- Name's the Same: In Germany, Danny is voiced by Daniel Schlauch.
- A Part-Time Hero named Fenton. Also Tucker shares the same last name with Richie Foley from Static Shock who is also a nerdish technologically obsessed side kick who does scheduling for the protagonist.
- The Other Darrin: Voice-acting example: The Lunch Lady is voiced by Patricia Heaton in the pilot episode, and Kath Soucie in her later appearances. Michael St Patrick voiced Skulker in three episodes, before being replaced by Kevin Michael Richardson, and while we are on the subject of KMR it should be pointed out that he was the original voice for the dragon ghost before they switched to Susanne Blakeslee . Also, when Valerie Took a Level in Badass, she switched from Grey Delisle to Cree Summer.
- Also, Dani's voice actress switches from AnnaSophia Robb in "Kindred Spirits" to Krista Swan in "D-Stabilized".
- Playing Against Type: Ron Perlman as Mr. Lancer, who is neither a villain nor a monster.
- Nor is he The Lancer, for that matter.
- Reciprocal Fiction Paradox: In Danny Phantom, Danny can be see playing a Crash Nebula arcade game. In the Crash Nebula Poorly-Disguised Pilot episode of The Fairly OddParents, Crash has a Danny Phantom comic book.
- Screwed by the Network: Was it ever.
- Although hints of Dani's personality exist, it was largely ignored in favor of series regulars.
- Shout-Out:
- There are a few to Back to The Future in Danny Phantom. Marty McFly himself appears in a brief, pause-or-you'll-miss-it cameo in "Masters of All Time" and "Splitting Images". George McFly's book "A Match Made in Space" is seen in "Double Cross My Heart". And the coolest: the clock tower in the University of Madison (in "Masters of All Time") reads 10:04.
- A reference to Crash Nebula can be see on an arcade machine in "What You Want". Likewise, a comic of Danny Phantom is seen in the "Crash Nebula" show.
- Tucker Foley was named after Chris Tucker and Eddie Murphy's character Axel Foley from Beverly Hills Cop. Jazz was named after a character from the Next Men series. Vlad is derived from Vlad Dracula III, the original inspiration for Dracula.
- For that matter, Vlad was originally intended to be a vampire, hence why his ghostly form heavily resembles one.
- Also, hence the name "Plasmius"—from "plasma," or blood.
- Talking to Himself: Several members of the cast play various roles throughout the episodes as well as their own main character roles.
- What Could Have Been: Mentioned on the page there, but basically, Danny was supposed to be a teenaged Ghostbuster on a motorcycle with a pet owl and a psychic link to Sam. Then the idea was tweaked into what it is now.
- This could apply to the entire third season, as Steve Marmel allegedly wanted to get Darker and Edgier, following along the lines of "The Ultimate Enemy". There was even a fan project on imagining what it would be like, only it never got off the ground because they couldn't get details from Mr. Marmel.
- According to Word of God, Danielle was meant to become Danny's little sister. Yet another plotline that was abandoned when the series was abruptly cancelled.
- The Wiki Rule: Originally on Wikia, with a fork to Miraheze.
Other Trivia
- Sam and Danny were originally meant to share a psychic connection before Butch Hartman decided against it, saying only Danny should have the special powers.
- Likewise, Danny was originally going to be a (fully human) ghost hunter, who rode a motorcycle, with a pet/sidekick owl named "Spooky." (This may be the inspiration for the Danny-riding-Johnny-13's-bike scene).
- According to writer Steve Marmel, an original Running Gag would be that Vlad's manor would blow up every time.
- The name "Vlad Plasmius" was claimed by Marmel to be written on a brick he bought.
- Danny Phantom's eyebrows were at one time (in production) white like his hair, but they were changed back to black—they made him look too old.
- Look at Sam's room right after the theme song in "Control Freaks." Sam has a (musical) keyboard lying on her floor. Perhaps she plays!
- Also, there's a red version of Ember's guitar in Jazz's room in "Fanning the Flames".
- Danny's eyes were much larger in the older episodes (not to PPG level, however).
- Back to Danny Phantom