ONCE UPON A TIME
Once upon a time, this sleeping royal was awakened by a kiss after a century-long nap.
Sleeping Beauty
“Cowabunga!” “Did I do that!?” and “To infinity and beyond!” are all examples of this recurring line characters repeat for effect.
catchphrase
Tank / Tube / Crop
top
This fruit is also a famous tech company.
apple
This bird of the night can rotate its head far enough to seem like it sees everything.
owl
In a Grimm tale, she learns strangers with big eyes, ears, and teeth aren’t to be trusted.
Little Red Riding Hood
A sudden noise, shadow, or monster popping out is the classic example of this trope.
jump scare
Little Pigs / A Crowd / Strikes
three / 3
This yellow fruit can also refer to a new car that breaks down sooner than it should.
lemon
This stage of sleep is where most vivid dreaming takes place.
REM sleep
In this tale, a cursed noble hides behind a monstrous form until love breaks the spell.
Beauty and the Beast
This dramatic plot device forces a character to choose between two equally attractive options.
moon
This garment worn around your neck is also the shape of a type of pasta.
bow tie
People sometimes wake up suddenly during this unpleasant nighttime experience where the mind feels awake but the body cannot move.
sleep paralysis
Once upon a time, this trio of animals built homes from straw, sticks, and bricks to avoid a huffing wolf.
The Three Little Pigs
This classic trope features a woman who constantly needs rescuing from towers, castles, or perilous situations.
damsel in distress
Love Potion / Cloud / Lives
nine / 9
This cut of chicken is also the name of a piece of percussion.
drumstick
This bright planet, sometimes called the Evening Star, is easiest to spot after sunset.
Venus
Disney's "Tangled" is based on this fairy tale.
Rapunzel
When a character comments on the script, the plot, or the fact that they’re fictional, they’re doing this.
breaking the fourth wall
The Bucket / Bad Habits / A Football
things you kick
This metal tool used for lifting is also a large bird.
crane
This orange glow from cities makes it harder to see the stars.
light pollution