Line #43 PlayingWith/InvoluntaryShapeshifting


1	'''Basic Trope''': A character accidentally transforms themself.
2	* '''Straight''': Whenever Alice sneezes, she turns into a kangaroo.
3	* '''Exaggerated''':
4	** Alice is constantly turning into various animal forms, to the point where we see her in human shape only rarely and briefly anymore.
5	** All the characters turn into kangaroos when they sneeze.
6	** Alice can accidentally trigger a transformation from doing nearly anything.
7	* '''Downplayed''': Alice tries to turn into a bear, but accidentally turns herself into a kangaroo.
8	* '''Justified''':
9	** [[HowDoIShotWeb Alice just got her shape-shifting powers and is still learning how to use them.]]
10	** Alice is suffering from PowerIncontinence.
11	** Alice has been cursed.
12	* '''Inverted''':
13	** Whenever Alice sneezes, the person nearest her turns into a kangaroo.
14	** Alice tries to turn into a kangaroo, but sneezes and can't.
15	** VoluntaryShapeshifting: Alice changes into a kangaroo intentionally.
16	* '''Subverted''': Alice is telling Bob how she has a hard time controlling her shape-shifting powers. She sneezes... and nothing happens.
17	* '''Double Subverted''': Then Alice stubs her toe and turns into a kangaroo.
18	* '''Parodied''': While Alice is [[TemptingFate telling Bob how she has complete control over her shape-shifting powers]], she sneezes and turns into a kangaroo.
19	* '''Zig-Zagged''':
20	** 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.
21	** Alice has less control over her shape-shifting powers than Bob has, but more than Charlie.
22	* '''Averted''':
23	** Alice does not transform.
24	** Alice can control her shape-shifting powers.
25	* '''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!"
26	* '''Lampshaded''': As soon as Alice returns to being a human, she says, "I did ''not'' intend to turn into a kangaroo."
27	* '''Invoked''': Alice's enemies expose her to a cold virus or allergens, giving her sneezing fits that make her turn into a kangaroo.
28	* '''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.
29	* '''Defied''':
30	** Alice learns to control her shape-shifting powers so that she doesn't turn into a kangaroo when she sneezes.
31	** Alice takes cold or allergy medicine to prevent herself from sneezing.
32	* '''Discussed''':
33	-->'''Alice''': I learned how to change into a kangaroo.
34	-->'''Bob''': That's quite an accomplishment, but be careful not to do anything that might set it off accidentally.
35	* '''Conversed''': "'Alice turns into a kangaroo by accident' ... Is that the only story idea this show has? With a large, you would think they'd write at least [[ADayInTheLimelight a few about them]], but no..."
36	* '''Implied''': Alice's accidental transformation is mentioned, but not seen.
37	* '''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.
38	* '''Reconstructed''':
39	** Alice figures out how to control her shape-shifting powers, or at least the answers to the second question posed by "Deconstructed."
40	** If Alice does ''not'' master her powers outright, she learns how to retain humanity within a kangaroo's body, effectively becoming a FunnyAnimal temporarily.
41	** Alice gets a large, sequestered space in which to disrobe privately and transform.
42	** Alice tries to find some sort of MagicPants so that she won't ruin clothing while she transforms.
43	* '''Played for Laughs''':
44	** Alice has no coordination as a kangaroo and gets herself into all sort hilarious {{Slapstick}} while in kangaroo form.
45	** 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.
46	* '''Played for Drama''':
47	** Alice is ostracized for turning into a kangaroo.
48	** 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.
49	* '''Played for Horror''':
50	** Alice undergoes a PainfulTransformation that is [[TransformationTrauma extremely graphic/disturbing in nature]].
51	** Alice [[EldritchTransformation turns into]] an EldritchAbomination.
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