'''Basic Trope''': A character is unable to use their abilities under pressure.
* '''Straight''': Bob plays guitar well, but plays badly in front of a group of people.
* '''Exaggerated''': In front of Alice and Carol, Bob can't even hold the guitar right.
* '''Downplayed''':
** Bob tends to miss a few notes in front of a large group.
** Bob does a good job, but is still nervous about the idea anyway.
* '''Justified''':
** Bob has an anxiety disorder that keeps him from thinking straight under pressure.
** Bob is performing in front of an audience for the very first time.
* '''Inverted''': Bob plays fine in front of people but has difficulty playing while he's alone.
* '''Subverted''': Bob is nervous backstage, but once he gets on stage, he starts playing perfectly.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...except he forgot what song he was supposed to play and started playing the wrong song.
* '''Parodied''': In front of a group of people, Bob doesn't even recognize what a guitar is.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob's playing skill differs depending on who he's performing for.
* '''Averted''': The first time he ever performs on stage, Bob plays a flawless gig.
* '''Enforced''': "Let's add some tension to the scene where Bob performs in front of people."
* '''Lampshaded''': "As soon as I get out there, I'm going to screw up badly."
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Bob learns how to manage his stage fright in various ways, such as practicing in front of people he trusts in order to get used to performing publicly, or pretending that the audience isn't there (or [[ImagineTheAudienceNaked naked]], for that matter).
* '''Discussed''': "I've tried to get over my stage fright, but I still get jittery."
* '''Conversed''': "You know, Bob, usually people in your position don't do well in front of an audience."
* '''Implied''': Bob is never seen performing in front of people, but does seem to be fairly adverse to it despite being a good guitarist when performing on his own.
* '''Deconstructed''': Bob's sucky playing causes him to fall out with his fans, and eventually his friends, when they start thinking he's just a cocky braggart.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob learns to overcome his stage fright and works harder at playing his songs, so that eventually, he lands another gig that he completes flawlessly and regains the respect of everyone around him.
* '''Played For Laughs''':
** Bob [[ComicalOverreacting comically overreacts]] to the idea of performing in public.
** Bob's difficulty performing live is played for CringeComedy.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob has low self esteem.
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