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Sure, watching planets getting blowed up real good is fun and all, but it takes a lot longer to create something than to destroy it. Sometimes, it's nice to see a world take shape, rather than become rubble. This trope occurs whenever a planet is born. Due to the precarious nature of this trope, writers tend to avoid using it, even when it would be appropriate or interesting to do so. Contrast Earthshattering Kaboom and Apocalypse How. Not to be confused with "Blast Processing" on the other Genesis. Examples of Genesis Effect include:

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  • Sure, watching planets getting blowed up real good is fun and all, but it takes a lot longer to create something than to destroy it. Sometimes, it's nice to see a world take shape, rather than become rubble. This trope occurs whenever a planet is born. Due to the precarious nature of this trope, writers tend to avoid using it, even when it would be appropriate or interesting to do so. Contrast Earthshattering Kaboom and Apocalypse How. Not to be confused with "Blast Processing" on the other Genesis. Examples of Genesis Effect include:
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  • Sure, watching planets getting blowed up real good is fun and all, but it takes a lot longer to create something than to destroy it. Sometimes, it's nice to see a world take shape, rather than become rubble. This trope occurs whenever a planet is born. Some form of this occurs in every religious Creation Myth. It's also fairly common in Science Fiction. Sometimes it's a naturally occurring event, sometimes someone just possesses the technology to make planets. Typically is used as a symbol for birth and renewal, usually with a hefty amount of Scenery Porn special effects thrown in for good measure, while the sheer amount of energy required can stretch Willing Suspension of Disbelief. Due to the precarious nature of this trope, writers tend to avoid using it, even when it would be appropriate or interesting to do so. Contrast Earthshattering Kaboom and Apocalypse How. Not to be confused with "Blast Processing" on the other Genesis. Examples of Genesis Effect include:
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