Line #8 PlayingWith/RoarBeforeBeating


1	'''Basic Trope''': An enemy roars before it attacks.
2	* '''Straight''': [[BigBad Lord Bloodstone's]] pet dragon {{Fluffy\|TheTerrible}} lets out a loud roar before it engages [[TheHero Bob]] in combat.
3	* '''Exaggerated''':
4	** Fluffy lets out a [[OverlyLongGag 2-minute-long roar]].
5	** The roar is so loud that Fluffy's should-have-been enemy [[BrownNote dies from the sound in itself]].
6	* '''Downplayed''': Fluffy gives a growl before it fights.
7	* '''Justified''':
8	** Fluffy's roar is an intimidation tactic; it attacks those that are not initially warded off by its roar.
9	** Fluffy's roar is a powerful attack in its own right, stunning the enemies with pain so that it can attack them without fear of reprisal.
10	** Fluffy is sapient and sadistic; it ''likes'' scaring its foes before slaying them.
11	** Fluffy is angry; the roar is less for combat and more for catharsis prior to the beatdown.
12	** Fluffy is outnumbered and cornered. The roar is trying to at least make them hesitate to not bring their numbers to bear against him.
13	** Fluffy sees Bob as a rival for mating with Pyra (Bob's pet dragon) and is letting out a challenge call
14	* '''Inverted''':
15	** Fluffy lets out a triumphant roar after defeating Bob.
16	** Fluffy constantly makes threatening noises - except before it attacks.
17	* '''Subverted''': Fluffy inhales, suggesting a roar... but it breathes a stream of fire at Bob instead of roaring.
18	* '''Double Subverted''': After breathing out the fire, Fluffy roars at Bob.
19	* '''Parodied''':
20	** Fluffy's roar is far from terrifying (perhaps a roar equivalent of the UnEvilLaugh.)
21	** T-35 tank makes a roar before attacking.
22	** Fluffy roars… then starts to choke and gag.
23	-->'''Fluffy:''' Sorry. SwallowedAFly.
24	* '''Zig Zagged''': Sometimes Fluffy roars; at other times, Fluffy breathes fire instead.
25	* '''Averted''': Fluffy skips the roar and begins the fight right away.
26	* '''Enforced''': "We gave him a damn pet [[PantheraAwesome lion]], I want to hear some roaring!"
27	* '''Lampshaded''': "Why does every monster we meet roar before a fight? Is it in their blood or something?"
28	* '''Invoked''': Lord Bloodstone trained Fluffy to roar at opponents before attacking as an intimidation technique.
29	* '''Exploited''': Bob attacks Fluffy while it is roaring.
30	* '''Defied''': Fluffy avoids roaring so that it can ambush Bob.
31	* '''Discussed''': ???
32	* '''Conversed''': ???
33	* '''Deconstructed''': Fluffy is left vulnerable to a fatal blow from Bob's sword while it roars.
34	* '''Reconstructed''':
35	** Fluffy's roar is functional, whether it is [[MakeSomeNoise ear-piercingly loud]], [[BrownNote capable of inducing insanity]], or simply [[DeerInTheHeadlights stuns its opponents into immobility.]]
36	** Fluffy remains on guard while roaring.
37	* '''Played For Laughs''': Fluffy's "roar" (and it's intended to be a roar) is one of the most ridiculous sound effects ever recorded or synthesized by modern man. In a silent medium, an over-the-top depiction of the sheer absurdity of the sound will be given instead. TheHero or some other supporting cast member is responsible for Fluffy's inability to intimidate.
38	* '''Played For Drama''': Bob survives his encounter with fluffy, but the loud roar deeply traumatizes him and he becomes terrified of loud noises.
39	* '''Implied''': Bob hears a loud roar before his offscreen death.
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