Clarence's Universe/Tropes

In this crossover episode, Clarence, his friends and family, on a trip to Kingsville as Chad requested, find themselves stranded after their car runs out of gas and Chad had taken the wrong direction until they find the town of Beach City, where Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems reside. While there, Steven and Clarence become friends with their best interests at heart, Jeff discovers the environment of the town, and Sumo goes on a mission with Amethyst.

Tropes

 * Absentee Actor: The majority of the Steven Universe cast members, such as Shelby Rabara as Peridot and Matthew Moy as Lars, as they were silent throughout the scenes they were introduced.
 * Always Someone Better: Amy seems to have an amazing singing voice when singing "Haven't You Noticed". It makes sense as her previous voice actress Ava Acres was replaced with Ariel Winter.
 * Art Shift:
 * The episode brings the main characters into the world of Beach City, thanks to the series' new animation provider Sugarcube.
 * The Clarence characters' color palates change as to fit in with the SU universe.
 * This is lampshaded by Chad in confusion of why the town of Beach City looks more good looking.
 * Berserk Button: Steven becomes furious at Clarence for drawing his face on his mom's portrait, covering her face. This instantly ends their friendship.
 * Bittersweet Ending: The Wendles and friends leave Beach City due to a Centipeetle running amok in the town. At the very end, Clarence secretly misses Steven, but claims to the others he's over him.
 * Borrowed Catchphrase: Steven utters Clarence's by saying "it was worth it" at the end.
 * The Cameo: A VHS case in the background of Steven's room has Rigby from Regular Show.
 * Continuity Nod: Mostly focused on the SU universe.
 * Steven introduces Clarence and Sumo Rose's room and mentions his first time in it the the titular episode.
 * Steven also mentions his dad receiving a check from his former boss Marty at the end of "Drop Beat Dad".
 * Sadie's CD "Haven't You Noticed (I'm a Star)" makes a return from "Sadie's Song". As well as her outfit for Beach-a-Palooza found in her closet.
 * Counterpart Comparison: Greg and Chad are former rock stars, Pearl and Mary are overprotective and supportive, Steven and Clarence are optimistic and curious boys. Amethyst and Sumo subvert this trope.
 * Crossover: The entire premise of the story.
 * Discontinuity Nod/Canon Discontinuity: The episode appears to take place before the Steven Universe episode "Crack the Whip", as Amethyst is in her form from "Reformed", and after "Mr. Greg", as Steven mentions about his dad's riches. The Clarence universe overall takes place after its last episode.
 * Downer Ending: Clarence and company say their goodbyes after the aforementioned Centipeetle incident. At the very end
 * Easily Forgiven: Steven and Clarence forgive each other after Clarence had drawn his face on Rose Quartz's portrait to remember him by.
 * Face Palm: Chad does this after the van's engine dies after he and Greg fueled it up.
 * Fantastically Indifferent: Amy doesn't seem enthusiastic about the info about the Crystal Gems.
 * Glory Seeker:
 * Jeff becomes interest to know about the history of the Crystal Gems in order to get an A+ back at school. This eventually ends up backfiring as he gets a B- at the end.
 * Sumo plans to bring home a creature from his mission with Amethyst. Unfortunately, when he gets his hands on the Centipeetle, it ends up causing destruction to half the town.
 * In the Style of...: During the montage, Steven and Clarence get a painting portrait done by Vidalia, which has them as caricatures. Clarence's caricature resembles the style of Seth MacFarlane and Steven's resembles the style of Matt Groening, as well as having yellow skin.