Motif
Performed identity and demystification
Attraction attaches to a performed persona and collapses when the mechanics are explained.
Works this runs through
Appearances, in order
| Date | Where | In what connection | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-10 | NewsRadio S02E16 “Houses of the Holy” | Persona or mystery changes romantic perception | Working hypothesis |
| 1996-11-06 | NewsRadio S03E06 “Awards Show” | Himself | Documented fact |
| 1996-11-20 | NewsRadio S03E08 “Movie Star” | Himself | Documented fact |
| 2010-03-04 | Community S01E17 “Physical Education” | Persona or mystery changes romantic perception | Working hypothesis |
A direct callback and another appearance of the same inherited mechanism are different claims. The connection type in the table says which one each row is.