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* AnAesop: Even kids who've been bad their whole lives can still succeed if given the chance and some encouragement rather than just being written off as lost causes.
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* AbsoluteCleavage: Damita and her wardrobe of low-cut attire.
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* GoldfishPoopGang: Implied: Mink and his gang have a legitimately threatening edge to them (as they carry loaded guns and are competent enough to kidnap both Duncan and Wedge, with the latter one being implied), but their execution still leaves a lot to be desired. For starters, after abducting Duncan, they keep him alive throughout the night to threaten and crack jokes at him instead of [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting him then and there]], they apparently don't know enough to have extra bullets with them before doing a job, at one point when he tries to escape from the car, Mink's two henchmen get into an argument because the other left his gun in the trunk and they ultimately end up being overpowered by a group of high-schoolers. And [[ATeamFiring let's not even get into their lackluster aiming skills.]]
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* GoldfishPoopGang: Implied: TheFamilyForTheWholeFamily: Mink and his gang have a legitimately threatening edge to them (as they carry loaded guns and are competent enough to kidnap both Duncan and Wedge, with the latter one being implied), but their execution still leaves a lot to be desired. For starters, after abducting Duncan, they keep him alive throughout the night to threaten and crack jokes at him instead of [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim shooting him then and there]], they apparently don't know enough to have extra bullets with them before doing a job, at one point when he tries to escape from the car, Mink's two henchmen get into an argument because the other left his gun in the trunk and they ultimately end up being overpowered by a group of high-schoolers. And [[ATeamFiring let's not even get into their lackluster aiming skills.]]
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* TheBully: Wedge the ''JerkJock''.
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* TheBully: Wedge the ''JerkJock''.''JerkJock'', though he increasingly turns into the ButtMonkey as the film progresses.
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* HollywoodNerd: Ellen, although not the type of girl Blade is attracted to physically, she is obviously cute.
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* BrilliantButLazy: Despite a disinterest in school and education as a whole, Blade shows himself to be a lot smarter and more capable when he applies himself.
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* MusclesAreMeaningless: Duncan is skinny and unathletic but is capable of kicking a football incredibly hard just by assessing the weather and trajectory.
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* PairTheSpares: Downplayed: the guard at the jail that Duncan tells his story to asks him to set him up with the buxom school secretary after he is let out. [[spoiler: They are later seen [[SmoochOfVictory hugging and kissing]] after the school wins at ''The Knowledge Bowl''.]]
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* StraightGay: According to a 2022 podcast, Mink is this. Aside from [[TheDandy his clothing,]] one wouldn't realize this.
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'''Duncan:''' *sighs heavily* It's Pinderhughes...
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'''Duncan:''' *sighs heavily* ''[sighs heavily]'' It's Pinderhughes...
* {{Megane}}: Duncan PinderhughesPinderhughes...
* {{Megane}}: Duncan Pinderhughes
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* BrutalHonesty:
** Part of Blade's attitude, in addition to his arrogance and lack of respect for authority, is his curt honesty.
** Duncan as well, though he's more of an InnocentlyInsensitive due to his sheltered upbringing: "I think Blade Brown is the biggest asshole on the planet!"
** Part of Blade's attitude, in addition to his arrogance and lack of respect for authority, is his curt honesty.
** Duncan as well, though he's more of an InnocentlyInsensitive due to his sheltered upbringing: "I think Blade Brown is the biggest asshole on the planet!"
* CreditsGag: Before the credits roll, Blade wanted to tell his side of the story, which would have included sex, car chases, and sex, hip hop and more sex, did I mention sex?
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* DoNotCallMePaul: Blade highly prefers his nickname over his given name.
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* DoNotCallMePaul: Blade highly prefers his nickname over his given name.name, Michael.
* DopeSlap: Used frequently throughout the film, usually by Blade against Duncan and by Mink against Wedge.
* DopeSlap: Used frequently throughout the film, usually by Blade against Duncan and by Mink against Wedge.
* EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: Blade genuinely loves his mother, even though she is (understandably) angered by his delinquency and other antics.
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* CreditsGag: Before the credits roll, Blade wanted to tell his side of the story, which would have included sex, car chases, and sex, hip hop and more sex, did I mention sex?
* EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: Blade genuinely loves his mother, even though she is (understandably) angered by his delinquency and other antics.
* EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: Blade genuinely loves his mother, even though she is (understandably) angered by his delinquency and other antics.
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* GoshDarnItToHeck: Defied by Blade. When he grows angry with Duncan's pitiful emulations of him, he sits him down and orders him to improve his lingo:
-->'''Blade:''' It's like, You don't 'kick some butt'; you'd be 'kickin' some ass!' You don't 'hit on a girl'; you'd be 'hittin' on a bitch!'
-->'''Blade:''' It's like, You don't 'kick some butt'; you'd be 'kickin' some ass!' You don't 'hit on a girl'; you'd be 'hittin' on a bitch!'
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* INeedToGoIronMyDog; In the middle of the car chase to rescue Duncan, Popsicle calls his hard-of-hearing Uncle, he claims that he's in the hospital with a broken leg and then claims that he needs to go walk his dog.
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* StudentTeacherRomance: A one-sided implication from Blade's teacher, Miss Simpson, who passes him a note that shocks ''him''.
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* TeacherStudentRomance: A one-sided implication from Blade's teacher, Miss Simpson, who passes him a note that shocks ''him''.
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* ThoseTwoBadGuys: Tommy and Tyrone, Mr. Mink's hired goons.
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* HappilyMarried: Duncan's parents are seen as this. They even [[spoiler: fooling around at the end of the film after his father joyously catches him in bed with Damita.]]
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* HappilyMarried: Duncan's parents are seen as this. They even [[spoiler: fooling fool around at the end of the film after his father joyously catches him in bed with Damita.]]
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At first both boys are perplexed about their situation, until they learn what has happened. Duncan is eager to tell the Principal what has happened while Blade, on the other hand, decides to use this situation to his advantage. Threatening Duncan to pass all his classes, while also trying to give the clumsy genius a new persona to keep his ''good name'' and rep intact. Despite the changes in their lives, both boys gradually discover their own untapped skills while continuing the charade.
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At first both boys are perplexed about their situation, until they learn what has happened. Duncan is eager to tell the Principal what has happened while Blade, on the other hand, decides to use this situation to his advantage. Threatening advantage, threatening Duncan to pass all his classes, while also trying to give the clumsy genius a new persona to keep his ''good name'' and rep intact. Despite the changes in their lives, both boys gradually discover their own untapped skills while continuing the charade.
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''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_Act Class Act]]'' is a 1992 comedy film starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. The film is an urban retelling of the fairy tale ''Literature/ThePrinceAndThePauper''. The main characters are Duncan Pinderhughes, [[TeenGenius a genius]] high school student, and Michael "Blade" Brown, a juvenile {{delinquent}}.
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''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_Act Class Act]]'' is a 1992 comedy film starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play.Music/KidNPlay. The film is an urban retelling of the fairy tale ''Literature/ThePrinceAndThePauper''. The main characters are Duncan Pinderhughes, [[TeenGenius a genius]] high school student, and Michael "Blade" Brown, a juvenile {{delinquent}}.
