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Often, you'll want to get some Parental Bonus or cool and hip comedy into your work to broaden your appeal to the Periphery Demographic. One common method of doing this in Science Fiction and Fantasy is by having a non-human character or a magical creature of some sort appear to be in tune with the cultural zeitgeist of the time period when the work was made, but not the one the work is actually set in, adding an extra touch of spice to the Anachronism Stew. Thus, space aliens will watch Casablanca, Gremlins will cosplay as Rambo, and, yes, the Genie will impersonate Jack Nicholson.

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  • Often, you'll want to get some Parental Bonus or cool and hip comedy into your work to broaden your appeal to the Periphery Demographic. One common method of doing this in Science Fiction and Fantasy is by having a non-human character or a magical creature of some sort appear to be in tune with the cultural zeitgeist of the time period when the work was made, but not the one the work is actually set in, adding an extra touch of spice to the Anachronism Stew. Thus, space aliens will watch Casablanca, Gremlins will cosplay as Rambo, and, yes, the Genie will impersonate Jack Nicholson.
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  • Often, you'll want to get some Parental Bonus or cool and hip comedy into your work to broaden your appeal to the Periphery Demographic. One common method of doing this in Science Fiction and Fantasy is by having a non-human character or a magical creature of some sort appear to be in tune with the cultural zeitgeist of the time period when the work was made, but not the one the work is actually set in, adding an extra touch of spice to the Anachronism Stew. Thus, space aliens will watch Casablanca, Gremlins will cosplay as Rambo, and, yes, the Genie will impersonate Jack Nicholson. Though this particular gag did not originate in The Nineties, it became very popular for a long time following the smashing success of Disney's Aladdin. A bit of trivia: This trope was almost called "The Genie Knows John Wayne". In the original script, Genie was supposed to do a John Wayne impression. (note the line about being a "straight shooter") But, Robin Williams did a better Jack Nicholson impression. Very much comes under the Rule of Funny and Willing Suspension of Disbelief. Examples of The Genie Knows Jack Nicholson include:
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