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Not to be confused with a Necromantic (although the two are quite similar in that they both mean well, but their actions are usually poorly received), nor with an actual Necromancer.
Source: Thread Necromancer - Synopsis: (From the author) A wacky parody of Super Mario Sunshine which involves a mean-spirited FLUDD, not-so-succulent seafood, and a poorly-designed Mecha Bowser.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Super Mario Bros. -
Jerkass Has a Point: Edward may come off as spoiled and is certainly mean and miserable, but Camp Kidney is poorly run and therefore doesn't think it worth saving in "Hello Summer, Goodbye Camp".
Source: Western Animation / Camp Lazlo
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