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** Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and SlapstickKnowsNoGender.

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** Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and SlapstickKnowsNoGender.gets herself into all sort hilarious {{Slapstick}} while in kangaroo form.
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** [[BalefulPolymorph Being turned into a kangaroo makes it very difficult for Alice to continue her goals]], but she has to FindTheCure in a certain amount of time or she'll be stuck as a kangaroo forever.

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** [[BalefulPolymorph Being turned into a kangaroo makes it very difficult for Alice to continue her goals]], goals, but she has to FindTheCure in a certain amount of time or she'll be stuck as a kangaroo forever.
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* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, you would think they'd write at least [[ADayInTheLimelight a few about them]], but no..."

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* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, a large, you would think they'd write at least [[ADayInTheLimelight a few about them]], but no..."

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** Alice can accidentally trigger a transformation from doing nearly anything.



** VoluntaryShapeshifting: Alice changes into a kangaroo intentionally.



* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???"Alice is a shapeshifter, so let's give her a conflict she can face while [[HowDoIShotWeb trying to figure out how her powers work]]. Maybe accidentally shapeshifting when she doesn't want to is a good idea!"



* '''Played for Laughs''': Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and SlapstickKnowsNoGender.
* '''Played for Drama''': Alice is ostracized for turning into a kangaroo.

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** Alice tries to find some sort of MagicPants so that she won't ruin clothing while she transforms.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Laughs''':
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Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and SlapstickKnowsNoGender.
** Alice turns into a kangaroo when she sneezes, and then laughs too hard and turns into a penguin. Alice is then seen giving a disappointed look [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall towards the audience]] because of how often she keeps accidentally turning into animals.
* '''Played for Drama''': Drama''':
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Alice is ostracized for turning into a kangaroo.kangaroo.
** [[BalefulPolymorph Being turned into a kangaroo makes it very difficult for Alice to continue her goals]], but she has to FindTheCure in a certain amount of time or she'll be stuck as a kangaroo forever.



** Alice undergoes a PainfulTransformation with BodyHorror.
** Alice turns into an EldritchAbomination.

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** Alice undergoes a PainfulTransformation with BodyHorror.
that is [[TransformationTrauma extremely graphic/disturbing in nature]].
** Alice [[EldritchTransformation turns into into]] an EldritchAbomination.
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* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, you would think they'd write at least {{a|DayInTheLimelight}} ''[[ADayInTheLimelight few]]'' [[ADayInTheLimelight plots about them]], but no..."

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* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, you would think they'd write at least {{a|DayInTheLimelight}} ''[[ADayInTheLimelight few]]'' [[ADayInTheLimelight plots a few about them]], but no..."
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'''Basic Trope''': A character accidentally transforms him- or herself.

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'''Basic Trope''': A character accidentally transforms him- or herself.themself.
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'''Basic Trope''': A character accidentally transforms him- or herself.
* '''Straight''': Whenever Alice sneezes, she turns into a kangaroo.
* '''Exaggerated''':
** Alice is constantly turning into various animal forms, to the point where we see her in human shape only rarely and briefly anymore.
** All the characters turn into kangaroos when they sneeze.
* '''Downplayed''': Alice tries to turn into a bear, but accidentally turns herself into a kangaroo.
* '''Justified''':
** [[HowDoIShotWeb Alice just got her shape-shifting powers and is still learning how to use them.]]
** Alice is suffering from PowerIncontinence.
** Alice has been cursed.
* '''Inverted''':
** Whenever Alice sneezes, the person nearest her turns into a kangaroo.
** Alice tries to turn into a kangaroo, but sneezes and can't.
* '''Subverted''': Alice is telling Bob how she has a hard time controlling her shape-shifting powers. She sneezes... and nothing happens.
* '''Double Subverted''': Then Alice stubs her toe and turns into a kangaroo.
* '''Parodied''': While Alice is [[TemptingFate telling Bob how she has complete control over her shape-shifting powers]], she sneezes and turns into a kangaroo.
* '''Zig-Zagged''':
** The first time Alice turns into a kangaroo, it's accidental. The next time she turns into a kangaroo, it's because she tried to transform. The next time she tries, she doesn't succeed.
** Alice has less control over her shape-shifting powers than Bob has, but more than Charlie.
* '''Averted''':
** Alice does not transform.
** Alice can control her shape-shifting powers.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': As soon as Alice returns to being a human, she says, "I did ''not'' intend to turn into a kangaroo."
* '''Invoked''': Alice's enemies expose her to a cold virus or allergens, giving her sneezing fits that make her turn into a kangaroo.
* '''Exploited''': Alice exposes herself to a cold virus or allergens to make herself sneeze when the ability to [[InASingleBound jump very far and/or high]] will be helpful.
* '''Defied''':
** Alice learns to control her shape-shifting powers so that she doesn't turn into a kangaroo when she sneezes.
** Alice takes cold or allergy medicine to prevent herself from sneezing.
* '''Discussed''':
-->'''Alice''': I learned how to change into a kangaroo.
-->'''Bob''': That's quite an accomplishment, but be careful not to do anything that might set it off accidentally.
* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, you would think they'd write at least {{a|DayInTheLimelight}} ''[[ADayInTheLimelight few]]'' [[ADayInTheLimelight plots about them]], but no..."
* '''Implied''': Alice's accidental transformation is mentioned, but not seen.
* '''Deconstructed''': Alice always turns into a kangaroo at the most inopportune times, she never knows how long it lasts at a time, and she goes through clothes more quickly than she can replace them.
* '''Reconstructed''':
** Alice figures out how to control her shape-shifting powers, or at least the answers to the second question posed by "Deconstructed."
** If Alice does ''not'' master her powers outright, she learns how to retain humanity within a kangaroo's body, effectively becoming a FunnyAnimal temporarily.
** Alice gets a large, sequestered space in which to disrobe privately and transform.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and SlapstickKnowsNoGender.
* '''Played for Drama''': Alice is ostracized for turning into a kangaroo.
* '''Played for Horror''':
** Alice undergoes a PainfulTransformation with BodyHorror.
** Alice turns into an EldritchAbomination.
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%%* '''Plotted a Good Waste''': ???

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