History PlayingWith / DrJerk

* '''Implied''': Accountant Will is looking over the hospital books to see where he can cut some corners and he notices a '''very''' expensive item with a HUGE label (in red letters and underlined) that reads: "LEGAL FUNDING FOR BOB-RELATED LAWSUITS--DO NOT TOUCH".

* '''Exaggerated''': Dr. Bob is a MadDoctor who displays no interest or concern towards his patients whatsoever, but is nevertheless brilliant at treating them.

* '''Exaggerated''': Dr. Bob is a complete sociopath who displays no interest or concern towards his patients whatsoever, but is nevertheless brilliant at treating them.

* '''Deconstructed''': Dr. Bob might be a brilliant doctor, but the fact that he has no bedside manner and on the surface no concern for his patients means that no one particularly wants him to treat them, meaning that his practice and his career suffers. Furthermore, the distance he places between his patients and himself means he becomes ''too'' detached from them, which affects his ability to practice medicine effectively; he cannot effectively treat people if he doesn't care at all about them.

** "I swear to God, if you even so much as ''think'' of insulting my daughter because she committed a stupid mistake, the next time you see me walk into this clinic ''I will be carrying a FUCKING SHOTGUN'''! She's ''six'', all right? She doesn't deserves ''that'' kind of vitriol."

* '''Played For Drama''': Dr. Bob's bitterness causes psychological problems for Alice, which makes her mental state worsen despite being steadily recovering her physical health.

* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???

* '''Exploited''': Evulz recommends Dr. Bob to Alice, knowing perfectly well that the result will be a billion psychological scars and a health so good that she will live a long life to feel every single one of them (barring being DrivenToSuicide).

* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Doctor Bob is forced to consult a professional in order to get rid of (or at least minimize) his sociopathic tendencies.

** When Bob goes to the hospital he constantly makes sarcastic remarks to his doctors, all while co-opearting with them fully.

* '''Inverted''': Dr. Bob is a pleasant and personable man, but a terrible doctor.

** "What do you prefer? A nice doctor to comfort you on your last breath? Or a mean one to healing you?"

* '''Played For Drama''': Dr.Bob's bitterness causes psychological problems for Alice which makes her mental state worsen while her physical state improves.

%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???

** [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Dr. Bob is just naturally a bit of a jerk]]... [[InsufferableGenius A jerk with impressive skill and knowledge, nonetheless]].

* '''Played For Laughs''': The whole show is about Dr. Bob and how uncomfortable the patients get when he treats them, but he has no choice as he's 'The best doctor in town.'

* '''Deconstructed''': Dr. Bob might be a brilliant doctor, but the fact that he has no bedside manner and on the surface no concern for his patients means that no one particularly wants him to treat them, meaning that his practice and his career suffers. Furthermore, the distance he places between his patients and himself means he becomes ''too'' detached from them, which affects his ability to practice medicine effectively; he cannot effectively treat people if he doesn't care at all about them.
* '''Reconstructed''': While he does remain sarcastic and bitter, Dr. Bob does make an effort to demonstrate that he does have a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold sufficiently large heart of gold]] in order to continue with his profession.

Back to DrJerk

%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???

* '''Downplayed''': ???

* '''Deconstructed''': Dr. Bob might be a brilliant doctor, but the fact that he has no bedside manner and on the surface no concern for his patients means that no one particularly wants him to treat them, meaning that his practice and his career suffers. Furthermore, the distance he places between his patients and himself means he becomes ''too'' detached from them, which affects his ability to practice medicine effectively; he cannot effectively treat people if he doesn't care at all about them.
* '''Reconstructed''': While he does remain sarcastic and bitter, Dr. Bob does make an effort to demonstrate that he does have a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold sufficiently large heart of gold]] in order to continue with his profession.

* '''Lampshaded''': "What do you prefer? A nice doctor to comfort you on your last breath? Or a mean one to healing you?"
** "You know, it's funny... Everyone seems to think I'm an asshole, but they always come running back to me if they find some strange new place to bleed from."

Back to DrJerk.

* '''Justified''': Dr. Bob has seen many of his patients die since becoming a doctor, and has decided that the best way to avoid the emotional turmoil that comes of this is to keep those he treats at arms length. The best way to do ''this'' is through insults and abuse.

* '''Double Subverted''': It's an act; Dr. Bob is soon making snide comments about her. To her face.

* '''Parodied''': Dr. Bob's jerkass nature expresses itself in really childish and immature ways that leave Alice puzzled more than annoyed.

* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Dr. Prick]] is rude and scathing towards Anna when she comes in for treatment, but accurately diagnoses her illness and makes sure she receives appropriate treatment.
* '''Exaggerated''': Dr. Prick is a complete sociopath who displays no interest or concern towards his patients whatsoever, but is nevertheless brilliant at treating them.
* '''Justified''': Dr. Prick has seen many of his patients die since becoming a doctor, and has decided that the best way to avoid the emotional turmoil that comes of this is to keep those he treats at arms length. The best way to do ''this'' is through insults and abuse.
** [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Dr. Prick is just naturally a bit of a jerk]]... [[InsufferableGenius A jerk with impressive skill and knowledge, nonetheless]].
* '''Inverted''': Dr. Prick is a pleasant and personable man, but a terrible doctor.
* '''Subverted''': Although Dr. Prick has a poor reputation, when Anna goes to see him, she is surprised to discover that he is nothing less than civil and courteous to her.
* '''Double Subverted''': It's an act; Dr. Prick is soon making snide comments about her to her face.
** ...Or Dr. Prick has been making sardonic comments about her all along, [[StealthInsult she just hasn't noticed it yet because of his polite demeanor]].
* '''Parodied''': Dr. Prick's jerkass nature expresses itself in really childish and immature ways that leave Anna puzzled more than annoyed.
** Dr. Prick acts as he was a DrillSergeantNasty in front of his patients, vigorously yelling at them, calling them with humiliating and elaborate nicknames and telling things like: "The more you hate me, the faster you'll heal, maggot!". [[CrossesTheLineTwice And it works!]]
* '''Deconstructed''': Dr. Prick might be a brilliant doctor, but the fact that he has no bedside manner and on the surface no concern for his patients means that no one particularly wants him to treat them, meaning that his practice and his career suffers. Furthermore, the distance he places between his patients and himself means he becomes ''too'' detached from them, which affects his ability to practice medicine effectively; he cannot effectively treat people if he doesn't care at all about them.
* '''Reconstructed''': While he does remain sarcastic and bitter, Dr. Prick does make an effort to demonstrate that he does have a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold sufficiently large heart of gold]] in order to continue with his profession.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Dr. Prick is a complete jerk... to patients that he doesn't like. To others, he's absolutely charming. But his moods are volatile and easy to switch, so even they are kept on their toes around him.
* '''Averted''': Dr. Prick is not unusually snide, cynical or unpleasant to his patients.
* '''Enforced''': The character of Dr. Prick is a TakeThat an an unpleasant doctor his creator once had the misfortune of seeing.
* '''Lampshaded''': "What would you prefer? A nice doctor to comfort you on your last breath or a mean one to heal you?"
* '''Invoked''': Dr. Prick's boss doesn't like him, and assigns him unlikable patients on purpose. In response, Dr. Prick acts like a jerk, hoping the patients will request a new doctor.
* '''Defied''': Dr. Prick is forced to consult a professional in order to get rid of (or at least minimize) his {{Jerkass}} tendencies.

** [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Dr. Pick is just naturally a bit of a jerk]]... [[InsufferableGenius A jerk with impressive skill and knowledge, nonetheless]].

* '''Double Subverted''': It's an act; Dr. Bob is soon making snide comments about her to her face.

* '''Invoked''': Dr. Prick's boss doesn't like him, and assigns him unlikable patients on purpose. In response, Doctor Dr. Prick acts like a jerk, hoping the patients will request a new doctor.

* '''Defied''': Doctor Prick is forced to consult a professional in order to get rid of (or at least minimize) his {{Jerkass}} tendencies.

* '''Straight''': Dr. Bob is rude and scathing towards Alice when she comes in for treatment, but accurately diagnoses her illness and makes sure she receives appropriate treatment.
* '''Exaggerated''': Dr. Bob is a complete sociopath who displays no interest or concern towards his patients whatsoever, but is nevertheless brilliant at treating them.
* '''Justified''': Dr. Bob has seen many of his patients die since becoming a doctor, and has decided that the best way to avoid the emotional turmoil that comes of this is to keep those he treats at arms length. The best way to do ''this'' is through insults and abuse.
** [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Dr. Bob is just naturally a bit of a jerk]]... [[InsufferableGenius A jerk with impressive skill and knowledge, nonetheless]].
* '''Inverted''': Dr. Bob is a pleasant and personable man, but a terrible doctor.
* '''Subverted''': Although Dr. Bob has a poor reputation, when Alice goes to see him she is surprised to discover he is nothing less than civil and courteous to her.
* '''Double Subverted''': It's an act; Dr. Bob is soon making snide comments about her. To her face.
** ...Or Bob has been making sardonic comments about her all along, [[StealthInsult she just hasn't noticed it yet because of his polite demeanor]].
* '''Parodied''': Dr. Bob's jerkass nature expresses itself in really childish and immature ways that leave Alice puzzled more than annoyed.
** Bob acts as he was a DrillSergeantNasty in front of his patients, vigorously yelling at them, calling them with humiliating and elaborate nicknames and telling things like: "The more you hate me, the faster you'll heal, maggot!". [[CrossesTheLineTwice And it works!]]
* '''Deconstructed''': Dr. Bob might be a brilliant doctor, but the fact that he has no bedside manner and on the surface no concern for his patients means that no one particularly wants him to treat them, meaning that his practice and his career suffers. Furthermore, the distance he places between his patients and himself means he becomes ''too'' detached from them, which affects his ability to practice medicine effectively; he cannot effectively treat people if he doesn't care at all about them.
* '''Reconstructed''': While he does remain sarcastic and bitter, Dr. Bob does make an effort to demonstrate that he does have a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold sufficiently large heart of gold]] in order to continue with his profession.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Dr. Bob is a complete jerk... to patients that he doesn't like. To others, he's absolutely charming. But his moods are volatile and easy to switch, so even they are kept on their toes around him.
* '''Averted''': Dr. Bob is not unusually snide, cynical or unpleasant to his patients.
* '''Enforced''': The character of Dr. Bob is a TakeThat an an unpleasant doctor his creator once had the misfortune of seeing.
* '''Lampshaded''': "What do you prefer? A nice doctor to comfort you on your last breath? Or a mean one to healing you?"
* '''Invoked''': Doctor Bob's boss doesn't like him, and assigns him unlikable patients on purpose. In response, Doctor Bob acts like a jerk, hoping the patients will request a new doctor.
* '''Defied''': Doctor Bob is forced to consult a professional in order to get rid of (or at least minimize) his sociopathic tendencies.

* '''Invoked''': Doctor Bob's boss is doesn't like him, and assigns him unlikable patients on purpose. In response, Doctor Bob acts like a jerk, hoping the patients will request a new doctor.

* '''Invoked''': ???