Spoiler: Difference between revisions
From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
OttselSpy25 (talk | contribs) (Adding categories) |
OttselSpy25 (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{real world | {{real world}} | ||
:''Not to be confused with ''[[The Spoilers]]'', a [[third Doctor]] comic strip story.'' | :''Not to be confused with ''[[The Spoilers]]'', a [[third Doctor]] comic strip story.'' | ||
A '''spoiler''' is any piece of information that reveals plot elements | A '''spoiler''' is any piece of information that reveals plot elements prematurely. Some people may wish them to remain unrevealed to let them enjoy the source material to its greatest extent, without any previous knowledge of the outcome. Some examples of spoilers would be the death of a major character or an unexpected plot twist. | ||
For information on how spoilers are treated on the [[Doctor Who Wiki]], see [[Tardis:Spoiler policy]]. | For information on how spoilers are treated on the [[Doctor Who Wiki]], see [[Tardis:Spoiler policy]]. | ||
==In-Universe Spoilers== | ==In-Universe Spoilers== | ||
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] once called knowledge of details of his own future "spoilers", and | [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] once called knowledge of details of his own future "spoilers", and refused to read [[River Song]]'s diary. ([[DW]]: ''[[Silence in the Library]]'') The reference was an intentional jibe by writer [[Steven Moffat]] at fans who want to know details of forthcoming episodes of ''Doctor Who'' before they air. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 4 September 2011
- Not to be confused with The Spoilers, a third Doctor comic strip story.
A spoiler is any piece of information that reveals plot elements prematurely. Some people may wish them to remain unrevealed to let them enjoy the source material to its greatest extent, without any previous knowledge of the outcome. Some examples of spoilers would be the death of a major character or an unexpected plot twist.
For information on how spoilers are treated on the Doctor Who Wiki, see Tardis:Spoiler policy.
In-Universe Spoilers
The Doctor once called knowledge of details of his own future "spoilers", and refused to read River Song's diary. (DW: Silence in the Library) The reference was an intentional jibe by writer Steven Moffat at fans who want to know details of forthcoming episodes of Doctor Who before they air.
External links
- Spoiler on Wikipedia
- Spoiler definition on Wookieepedia
- Definition on Google
