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* '''Downplayed''': Bob tends to miss a few notes in front of a large group.

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Bob tends to miss a few notes in front of a large group.group.
** Bob does a good job, but is still nervous about the idea anyway.



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

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* '''Enforced''': ???"Let's add some tension to the scene where Bob performs in front of people."



* '''Defied''': ???

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* '''Defied''': ???Bob learns how to manage his stage fright in various ways, such as practicing in front of people he trusts in order to get used to performing publicly, or pretending that the audience isn't there (or [[ImagineTheAudienceNaked naked]], for that matter).



* '''Implied''': Bob is never seen performing in front of people, but does seem to be fairly adverse to it despite being a good guitarist when performing on his own.



* '''Played For Laughs''':
** Bob [[ComicalOverreacting comically overreacts]] to the idea of performing in public.
** Bob's difficulty performing live is played for CringeComedy.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob has low self esteem.



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%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
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* '''Straight''': Bob plays guitar, but plays badly in front of a group of people.
* '''Exaggerated''': In front of a group, Bob can't even hold the guitar right.

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* '''Straight''': Bob plays guitar, guitar well, but plays badly in front of a group of people.
* '''Exaggerated''': In front of a group, Alice and Carol, Bob can't even hold the guitar right.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Bob tends to miss a few notes in front of a large group.

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* '''Justified''': Bob has an anxiety disorder that keeps him from thinking straight under pressure.

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Bob has an anxiety disorder that keeps him from thinking straight under pressure.



* '''Deconstructed''': Bob's sucky playing causes him to fall out with his fans, and eventually his friends, when they start thinking he's just a cocky braggart.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob learns to overcome his stage fright and works harder at playing his songs, so that eventually, he lands another gig that he completes flawlessly and regains the respect of everyone around him.



* '''Exploited''': ???



* '''Deconstructed''': Bob's sucky playing causes him to fall out with his fans, and eventually his friends, when they start thinking he's just a cocky braggart.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob learns to overcome his stage fright and works harder at playing his songs, so that eventually, he lands another gig that he completes flawlessly and regains the respect of everyone around him.



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** Bob is performing in front of an audience for the very first time.



* '''Subverted''': Bob is nervous backstage, but once he gets on stage he starts playing perfectly.

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* '''Subverted''': Bob is nervous backstage, but once he gets on stage stage, he starts playing perfectly.
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* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Deconstructed''': ???
Bob's sucky playing causes him to fall out with his fans, and eventually his friends, when they start thinking he's just a cocky braggart.
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
Bob learns to overcome his stage fright and works harder at playing his songs, so that eventually, he lands another gig that he completes flawlessly and regains the respect of everyone around him.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Bob's playing skill differs depending on who he's performing for.

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Click '''Basic Trope''': A character is unable to use their abilities under pressure.
* '''Straight''': Bob plays guitar, but plays badly in front of a group of people.
* '''Exaggerated''': In front of a group, Bob can't even hold
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* '''Justified''': Bob has an anxiety disorder that keeps him from thinking straight under pressure.
* '''Inverted''': Bob plays fine in front of people but has difficulty playing while he's alone.
* '''Subverted''': Bob is nervous backstage, but once he gets on stage he starts playing perfectly.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...except he forgot what song he was supposed
to start this new page. play and started playing the wrong song.
* '''Parodied''': In front of a group of people, Bob doesn't even recognize what a guitar is.
* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': The first time he ever performs on stage, Bob plays a flawless gig.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': "As soon as I get out there, I'm going to screw up badly."
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': "I've tried to get over my stage fright, but I still get jittery."
* '''Conversed''': "You know, Bob, usually people in your position don't do well in front of an audience."
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