When
listing three or more things, apparently the rule is to
not finish strong: list some strong examples followed by a very weak example.
It is most often used for comedy, but can also be used for character development. It is frequently used in a
List of Transgressions.
See also:
Arson Murder And Life Saving,
Felony Misdemeanor,
Good News, Bad News,
Odd Name Out,
The Triple. Compare
Poke the Poodle,
All Crimes Are Equal,
Jaywalking Will Ruin Your Life, when the minor crime carries significant consequences.
The inverse is
Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick, where a list of seemingly mundane things ends with something much darker.
Examples:
