Lampshading
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
When an unavoidable coincidence or plot hole occurs in the narrative, have a character directly point it out ("That's too coincidental!"). By acknowledging it, the author and the audience reach a consensus, thereby defusing the audience's skepticism.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Plot hole patch. If you can't eliminate the bug, turn it into a feature. Rather than hiding it and being criticized, openly admit it and turn it into a meme.
Anchor fast decisions
Hanging a lantern is a metaphor for placing a conspicuous marker at a key position to guide, warn, or gather attention. It is a low-cost, high-visibility action. It emphasizes using signal points to organize space and cognition.
MINIMUM ACTION
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