(12-28-2017, 03:20 PM)Bob Schroeck Wrote:(12-28-2017, 10:49 AM)robkelk Wrote: YKTTW you can see the explosion from orbit? What do we call that trope?
If we don't already have it under another name, I think you just named it -- "You Can See The Explosion From Orbit", which would be the next step down from "Earthshattering Kaboom" and somewhere well above "Impressive Pyrotechnics".
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
Boycotting ALL products from the USA as long as that country's leader continues to lie about my native country.
Government of Canada: How to immigrate to Canada
Government of Canada: Claiming refugee protection (asylum) from within Canada