Laugh with Me!
The Big Bad has the princess locked in his tower, the hero is in a death trap, and he is moments away from taking over the world. He is surrounded by his minions so it's the perfect time for a little Evil Gloating followed by a nice, hearty Evil Laugh. He belts one out but stops once he realizes he is the only one laughing. Where's his Contagious Laughter
Painful Confession
There's something you need to get off your chest. Something that's bothering you, something that's nagging you in the back of your mind, something you just want to say. If you pick a particularly stressful time to say it, chances are that it will be a Painful Confession.
This trope pops up most often in moments of guilt, but can appear during a therapy session or talk show when someone expresses their deepest feelings. Painful Confessions can also appear during an intimate one-on-one with someone and, yes, even a
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