Function
Performs
Both words in one sentence
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For one of their friendship anniversaries, Beetlejuice gives Lydia a wristwatch - specifically, a "Droolex." It has a calendar function and performs a few other mundane tasks; however, rather unintentionally, it also sprouts bat wings and flies away.
Source: Gadget Watches - In England, Australia, and many other former British colonies, cricket performs the same function.
Source: Game of Nerds -
Assuming it performs the actual function of a window (keeping outside air out, and inside air in), it's most certainly an example of this trope, but they're never seen again.
Source: Force-Field Door
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