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* '''Straight''': Mike uses his {{Telepathy}} to land a high-powered job as a stockbroker by reading the interviewer's mind. [[AMindIsATerribleThingToRead He quickly learns some things in the human psyche are best left undiscovered]].
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* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse than a blessing]]. As a result of this, he does very well with his life.
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* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse more than a blessing]]. blessing.]] As a result of this, he does very well with his life.
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* '''Parodied''': Mike only abuses his power to figure out [[MundaneUtility where his girlfriend wants to eat for dinner]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Mike comes close to crossing several moral lines in the use of his powers, checking himself each time, until an opportunity comes along that he simply can't resist. Once done, [[ItGetsEasier he finds it a simple thing]] to keep using his powers [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil to enhance his life]]...
* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if he did]].
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing his powers]].
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with them full-time]].
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Mike comes close to crossing several moral lines in the use of his powers, checking himself each time, until an opportunity comes along that he simply can't resist. Once done, [[ItGetsEasier he finds it a simple thing]] to keep using his powers [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil to enhance his life]]...
* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if he did]].
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing his powers]].
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with them full-time]].
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
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* '''Double Subverted''': Only later does Mike learn that Bob was undergoing important CharacterDevelopment and was doing something that would have improved life for many human and nonhuman animals if it went through. [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone He feels terrible about it.]]
* '''Parodied''': Mike only abuses his power to figure out [[MundaneUtility where his girlfriend Alice wants to eat fordinner]].
dinner]].
*'''Zig Zagged''': '''Zig-Zagged''': Mike comes close to crossing several moral lines in the use of his powers, checking himself each time, until an opportunity comes along that he simply can't resist. Once done, [[ItGetsEasier he finds it a simple thing]] simple]] to keep using his powers [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil to enhance his life]]...
* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if hedid]].
did]].
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible awaste]].
waste]].
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing hispowers]].
powers]].
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with themfull-time]].
full-time]].
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
* '''Parodied''': Mike only abuses his power to figure out [[MundaneUtility where his girlfriend Alice wants to eat for
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* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if he
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing his
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with them
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
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* '''Played for Laughs''':
** Mike reads people's minds and makes hilarious faces of disgust when he learns what they're thinking.
** Mike doesn't watch where he's going while reading people's minds and incurs AmusingInjuries.
** Mike reads people's minds and makes hilarious faces of disgust when he learns what they're thinking.
** Mike doesn't watch where he's going while reading people's minds and incurs AmusingInjuries.
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* '''Enforced''':
** Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.
** Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.
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* '''Enforced''':
**'''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.waste]].
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** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.
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* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse than a blessing]].
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* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse than a blessing]]. As a result of this, he does very well with his life.
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* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
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* '''Enforced''': '''Enforced''':
** Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible awaste]]. waste]].
** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.
** Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a
** This trope is used to justify ReedRichardsIsUseless and make sure the writers don't have to think up complicated uses for Mike's telepathy.
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'''Basic Trope''': Using your talents or [[StockSuperpowers unique abilities]] to get ahead only leads to disaster.
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'''Basic Trope''': Using your talents or [[StockSuperpowers [[StockSuperpowersIndex unique abilities]] to get ahead only leads to disaster.
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'''Basic Trope''': Using your talents or [[StockSuperpowers unique abilities]] to get ahead only leads to disaster.
* '''Straight''': Mike uses his {{Telepathy}} to land a high-powered job as a stockbroker by reading the interviewer's mind. [[AMindIsATerribleThingToRead He quickly learns some things in the human psyche are best left undiscovered]].
* '''Exaggerated''': After using his power to become the richest, most successful man in the world, [[LonelyAtTheTop Mike realizes his life is empty]].
* '''Downplayed''': Apart from the occasional [[MindOverMatter "nudge"]] to get some jerk to stop parking in his spot at work, Mike keeps the use of his powers for selfish reasons to a minimum, and suffers little as a result.
* '''Justified''': Mike's power is [[SeriousBusiness the real deal]], and in the wrong hands would be lethal. He has to work strenuously every day [[ComesGreatResponsibility to make sure he's up to the job of handling them]].
* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse than a blessing]].
* '''Subverted''': When pressed, Mike uses his power to hurt [[TheBully Bob]] by giving him a mild concussion. Since nobody saw him lay a hand on Bob, he's considered blameless [[KarmaHoudini and manages to get away with it without any repercussions]]. It helps that the incident is a one-off and that Mike [[ShootTheDog considered the action a necessary evil at best]].
* '''Parodied''': Mike only abuses his power to figure out [[MundaneUtility where his girlfriend wants to eat for dinner]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Mike comes close to crossing several moral lines in the use of his powers, checking himself each time, until an opportunity comes along that he simply can't resist. Once done, [[ItGetsEasier he finds it a simple thing]] to keep using his powers [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil to enhance his life]]...
* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if he did]].
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing his powers]].
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with them full-time]].
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
* '''Defied''': [[AmbitionIsEvil Knowing full well his power is ripe for abuse]], Mike keeps his abilities strictly under wraps, and employs them only in life-threatening situations.
* '''Discussed''': "[[BeingGoodSucks Kinda hard]] to be good when the bad guys [[NoDelaysForTheWicked don't seem to have the same problems]]."
* '''Conversed''': "What's the harm in throwing a few [[PayEvilUntoEvil well-deserved]] punches in the right directions now and then?"
* '''Implied''': Mike shuts down [[KnightTemplar Gina's]] indignant suggestion that he use his powers for the greater good, since [[DarkAndTroubledPast he knows from experience how it can come back to bite you]].
* '''Deconstructed''': At first Mike uses his powers with the strictest limitations. But soon, he begins to use them to help others, starting with his friends. A small step, but this less-than-discriminate use of his power eventually erodes his judgment to the point where [[TheDarkSideWillMakeYouForget he can't remember why he bothered trying to set limits for himself in the first place]], opening the door for much darker prospects down the road...
* '''Reconstructed''': Mike understands his demons, having fought them his whole life, and goes out of his way to keep from using his powers selfishly.
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* '''Straight''': Mike uses his {{Telepathy}} to land a high-powered job as a stockbroker by reading the interviewer's mind. [[AMindIsATerribleThingToRead He quickly learns some things in the human psyche are best left undiscovered]].
* '''Exaggerated''': After using his power to become the richest, most successful man in the world, [[LonelyAtTheTop Mike realizes his life is empty]].
* '''Downplayed''': Apart from the occasional [[MindOverMatter "nudge"]] to get some jerk to stop parking in his spot at work, Mike keeps the use of his powers for selfish reasons to a minimum, and suffers little as a result.
* '''Justified''': Mike's power is [[SeriousBusiness the real deal]], and in the wrong hands would be lethal. He has to work strenuously every day [[ComesGreatResponsibility to make sure he's up to the job of handling them]].
* '''Inverted''': Mike doesn't use his power at all if he can avoid it. [[BlessedWithSuck To him, they're more of a curse than a blessing]].
* '''Subverted''': When pressed, Mike uses his power to hurt [[TheBully Bob]] by giving him a mild concussion. Since nobody saw him lay a hand on Bob, he's considered blameless [[KarmaHoudini and manages to get away with it without any repercussions]]. It helps that the incident is a one-off and that Mike [[ShootTheDog considered the action a necessary evil at best]].
* '''Parodied''': Mike only abuses his power to figure out [[MundaneUtility where his girlfriend wants to eat for dinner]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Mike comes close to crossing several moral lines in the use of his powers, checking himself each time, until an opportunity comes along that he simply can't resist. Once done, [[ItGetsEasier he finds it a simple thing]] to keep using his powers [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil to enhance his life]]...
* '''Averted''': Mike doesn't have powers, and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness wouldn't use them to rig the lottery if he did]].
* '''Enforced''': Mike has been given an ability beyond nearly everyone else in the world, and abusing it for petty crime would be [[AndThatsTerrible a waste]].
* '''Lampshaded''': A lot of new moral dilemmas present themselves [[ColdTurkeysAreEverywhere once Mike swears off misusing his powers]].
* '''Invoked''': After granting Mike temporary powers, [[OldMaster Master Khan]] tells Mike that he can use them for any reason he chooses [[SecretTestOfCharacter just to see what his new student will do with them full-time]].
* '''Exploited''': As a hero, Mike makes a big show of being forthright in the use of his powers to reap the [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks passive rewards of being a "good guy"]].
* '''Defied''': [[AmbitionIsEvil Knowing full well his power is ripe for abuse]], Mike keeps his abilities strictly under wraps, and employs them only in life-threatening situations.
* '''Discussed''': "[[BeingGoodSucks Kinda hard]] to be good when the bad guys [[NoDelaysForTheWicked don't seem to have the same problems]]."
* '''Conversed''': "What's the harm in throwing a few [[PayEvilUntoEvil well-deserved]] punches in the right directions now and then?"
* '''Implied''': Mike shuts down [[KnightTemplar Gina's]] indignant suggestion that he use his powers for the greater good, since [[DarkAndTroubledPast he knows from experience how it can come back to bite you]].
* '''Deconstructed''': At first Mike uses his powers with the strictest limitations. But soon, he begins to use them to help others, starting with his friends. A small step, but this less-than-discriminate use of his power eventually erodes his judgment to the point where [[TheDarkSideWillMakeYouForget he can't remember why he bothered trying to set limits for himself in the first place]], opening the door for much darker prospects down the road...
* '''Reconstructed''': Mike understands his demons, having fought them his whole life, and goes out of his way to keep from using his powers selfishly.
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