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** The montage of Wallace and the sheep tearfully reading the papers documenting Gromit's trial and eventual incarceration.

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** The montage of Wallace and the sheep tearfully Shaun reading the papers documenting Gromit's trial and eventual incarceration.incarceration. The sheep once again flocked around eating the household as a FunnyBackgroundEvent the whole time....until the final headline "Gromit Gets Life", where they are all huddled behind Wallace reading with tearful, empathetic looks.
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** In fact, Preston is probably considered ''the most intimidating villain'' in Wallace and Gromit franchise. If not, he is certainly a closer runner-up.

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** In fact, Preston is probably considered ''the most intimidating villain'' in the Wallace and Gromit franchise. If not, he is certainly a closer close runner-up.
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--->"Oh Gromit."
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Shaun the Sheep. So much so, that he got his own [[WesternAnimation/ShaunTheSheep spinoff series]], a [[WesternAnimation/TimmyTime spinoff of the spinoff]] and, eventually, [[TheMovie a movie]]! At this point, he's actually replaced Wallace and Gromit as Aardman's most iconic character.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Shaun the Sheep. So much so, that he got his own [[WesternAnimation/ShaunTheSheep spinoff series]], a [[WesternAnimation/TimmyTime spinoff of the spinoff]] and, eventually, [[TheMovie a movie]]! two movies]]! At this point, he's actually replaced Wallace and Gromit as Aardman's most iconic character.
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* NoSuchThingAsBadPublicity: Would you believe that the series' popularity in America started entirely from a (minor) scandal over this film? During a publicity tour, Creator/NickPark accidentally left two puppets in the back of a New York taxi, sending the British press into a panic. The American press, confused as to what the big deal was, looked into it and, as a result, brought the duo to the attention of the United States, who bought 2 million copies of the first three films on video cassette by year's end.

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* NoSuchThingAsBadPublicity: Would you believe that the series' popularity in America started entirely from a (minor) scandal over this film? During a publicity tour, Creator/NickPark accidentally left two puppets in the back of a New York taxi, sending the British press into a panic. The American press, confused as to what the big deal was, looked into it and, as a result, brought the duo to the attention of the United States, who bought 2 with people buying a total of two million copies of the first three films on video cassette by year's end.
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** In fact, Preston is probably considered ''the most intimidating villain'' in Wallace and Gromit franchise. If not, he is certainly a closer runner-up.
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** Gromit crying when he receives the jigsaw puzzle, thinking someone is playing a mean prank on him (later revealed to be [[spoiler: a secret message from Wallace]]). [[TheLastStraw The weight of the situation finally comes crashing down on him]] and [[BreakTheHaughty he bursts into tears]], pounding his fist on the table in anguish.

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** Gromit crying when he receives the jigsaw puzzle, thinking someone is playing a mean prank on him (later revealed to be [[spoiler: a secret message from Wallace]]). [[TheLastStraw The weight of the situation finally comes crashing down on him]] and [[BreakTheHaughty [[BreakTheCutie he bursts into tears]], pounding his fist on the table in anguish.
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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. [[spoiler:How would you react to being told that a dog that looks like, well, a dog, is actually a robot]]?

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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former latter is hinted at. [[spoiler:How would you react to being told that a dog that looks like, well, a dog, is actually a robot]]?
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** [[spoiler: Preston's actual malfunctioning. Is it a case of AmbitionIsEvil and gaining the sentience of a ruthless, spiteful money maker, or [[JustFollowingOrders simply taking the directive of paying his late master's debts]] to it's most unfettered tee?]]
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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. [[spoiler:How would you react knowing that a dog that looks like, a dog, actually be a robot]]?
** Wendolene's claim that she's [[spoiler: allergic to cheese]]. Is she just stating an arbitrary fact or is she lying to [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim let Wallace down gently]]? And that's all to assume she even knows he's interested in her romantically.

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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. [[spoiler:How would you react knowing to being told that a dog that looks like, well, a dog, is actually be a robot]]?
** Wendolene's claim that she's [[spoiler: allergic to cheese]]. Is she just stating an arbitrary fact or is she lying to [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim let Wallace down gently]]? And that's all to assume That's assuming she even knows he's interested in her romantically.



* NightmareFuel: '''Preston.''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]

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* NightmareFuel: '''Preston.''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is was pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]



** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic {{soap opera}} music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].
--->"I'm so sorry about Gromit." ''(cries)''

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** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic {{soap opera}} music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her Her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].
--->"I'm so sorry about Gromit." ''(cries)''''(Cries.)''
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* TearDryer: Gromit is wrongly imprisoned for sheep rustling and is sent a jigsaw puzzle with sheep on it. Gromit breaks down crying, thinking it's a cruel prank. Thankfully, it turns out to be a secret message from Wallace. Then Shaun appears at the window with a buzzsaw.
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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. How would you react knowing that a dog that looks like, a dog, actually be a robot?

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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. How [[spoiler:How would you react knowing that a dog that looks like, a dog, actually be a robot?robot]]?
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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]?

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** Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]?dog]]? Considering Wallace is a technical inventor and should know that term, the former is hinted at. How would you react knowing that a dog that looks like, a dog, actually be a robot?
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* NightmareFuel: '''Preston.''''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]

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* NightmareFuel: '''Preston.''''' ''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]
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* NightmareFuel: '''PRESTON!''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]

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* NightmareFuel: '''PRESTON!''' '''Preston.''''' [[spoiler:For kids who were born in the 90s, Preston's reveal as a robot is pretty frightening, even if it is intended to be a parody reference to ''Film/TheTerminator''.]]
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-->"I'm so sorry about Gromit." ''(cries)''

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-->"I'm --->"I'm so sorry about Gromit." ''(cries)''
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Shaun the Sheep. So much so, that he got his own [[WesternAnimation/ShaunTheSheep spinoff series]], a [[WesternAnimation/TimmyTime spinoff of the spinoff]] and, eventually, [[TheMovie a movie]]!

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Shaun the Sheep. So much so, that he got his own [[WesternAnimation/ShaunTheSheep spinoff series]], a [[WesternAnimation/TimmyTime spinoff of the spinoff]] and, eventually, [[TheMovie a movie]]!movie]]! At this point, he's actually replaced Wallace and Gromit as Aardman's most iconic character.
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** Was Wendolene really allergic to cheese, hence why [[spoiler: she decided to not pursue a romantic relationship with Wallace because of it? Or did she lie because she felt too guilty of being partially responsible of Preston's actions, and decided that she didn't deserve Wallace's love?]].

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** Was Wendolene really Wendolene's claim that she's [[spoiler: allergic to cheese, hence why [[spoiler: cheese]]. Is she decided just stating an arbitrary fact or is she lying to not pursue a romantic relationship with [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim let Wallace because of it? Or did down gently]]? And that's all to assume she lie because she felt too guilty of being partially responsible of Preston's actions, and decided that she didn't deserve Wallace's love?]].even knows he's interested in her romantically.

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendoline when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]?

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Wallace's ParrotExpowhat to Wendoline Wendolene when she says [[spoiler:Preston]] is malfunctioning. Does he not know what the word malfunctioning means or is he just confused as to why Wendoline was using it to refer to [[spoiler:her dog]]?dog]]?
** Was Wendolene really allergic to cheese, hence why [[spoiler: she decided to not pursue a romantic relationship with Wallace because of it? Or did she lie because she felt too guilty of being partially responsible of Preston's actions, and decided that she didn't deserve Wallace's love?]].

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** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic soap opera music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].

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** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic soap opera {{soap opera}} music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].



** Gromit crying when he receives the jigsaw puzzle, thinking someone is playing a mean prank on him (later revealed to be [[spoiler: a secret message from Wallace]]). [[TheLastStraw The weight of the situation finally comes crashing down on him]] and [[BreakTheHaughty he bursts into tears]], pounding his fist on the table in anguish.

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** Gromit crying when he receives the jigsaw puzzle, thinking someone is playing a mean prank on him (later revealed to be [[spoiler: a secret message from Wallace]]). [[TheLastStraw The weight of the situation finally comes crashing down on him]] and [[BreakTheHaughty he bursts into tears]], pounding his fist on the table in anguish.anguish.
* TheWoobie: Wendolene, having been forced take part in Preston's sheep rustling and is wracked with guilt when he frames Gromit for the crime. Then her canine companion turns on her too, nearly feeding her to the same machine as the rest of the sheep. It's only after the efforts of Shaun and Gromit that she's free from her terror.
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** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic soap opera music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].

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** Wendoline telling Wallace that she's "no good" for him. It's PlayedForLaughs, with the melodramatic soap opera music and the absurdity of Wallace having [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight a flock of sheep behind him]] the whole time, but it wouldn't be nearly as funny funny [[TheComicallySerious if it weren't also genuinely sad]]. And her last line is [[PlayedForDrama sincere all around]].

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