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Showing Off the Perilous Power Source describes that scene where the captain of the Cool Ship shows off the fantastic power source of the vessel to others, usually hapless passengers (and of course us, the audience,) to impress them with just how powerful indeed the ship is. Included will be dialogue of how dangerous it is to be exposed to such terrible energies, and that were it not for the radiation suits/visor/lead glass that were provided to gaze through, it would have otherwise been certain death to merely look on such elemental fury.

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  • Showing Off the Perilous Power Source describes that scene where the captain of the Cool Ship shows off the fantastic power source of the vessel to others, usually hapless passengers (and of course us, the audience,) to impress them with just how powerful indeed the ship is. Included will be dialogue of how dangerous it is to be exposed to such terrible energies, and that were it not for the radiation suits/visor/lead glass that were provided to gaze through, it would have otherwise been certain death to merely look on such elemental fury.
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  • Showing Off the Perilous Power Source describes that scene where the captain of the Cool Ship shows off the fantastic power source of the vessel to others, usually hapless passengers (and of course us, the audience,) to impress them with just how powerful indeed the ship is. Included will be dialogue of how dangerous it is to be exposed to such terrible energies, and that were it not for the radiation suits/visor/lead glass that were provided to gaze through, it would have otherwise been certain death to merely look on such elemental fury. Trope formerly named for dialogue in just such a scene from Forbidden Planet; Doctor Morbius states that "man cannot look upon the face of the gorgon and live", as they gape in awe at the sight of the power of ninety-two exploding suns. For what it's worth, in that film, they used a mirror to see this -- Perseus, take note. Related to Take Our Word for It, as Showing Off the Perilous Power Source can be used to compensate for lack of budget or Special Effects Failure. Not to be confused with You Cannot Grasp the True Form, which sounds similar but is in fact very different. Examples of Showing Off the Perilous Power Source include:
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