Subvert the previous user's trope

Here's how it goes: One user lists a trope and a situation using the trope, and the next user subverts it.

Note: Subvert does not mean "opposite." It means an outcome you don't expect.

Viewer Gender Confusion Viewers think Alex is a girl because of his long hair and feminine voice; however he is actually a boy.

Okay, this sounds like a good thread but it doesn't have a starting trope, so I'll start.

Alcohol-Induced Idiocy

Bob was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol when he did something stupid. He was actually sober; he's just tired.

Klingons Love Shakespeare

They love mocking Shakespeare.

Gym Class Rope Climb

The school gym does have a climbing rope, but the gym teacker prefers different means to keep the kids in shape.

Bread, Eggs, Breaded Eggs

Bob reads out his shopping list. He says "bread, eggs, breaded...squid".

Redemption Equals Death

"I know I have done wrong. I...wish to repent."

...

"I'm still alive? Whew, thank goodness."

Instant Awesome: Just Add Mecha!

The mecha is poorly built and falls apart completely in battle.

Servile Snarker

The butler looks ready to snark, but doesn't.

Old Shame

An artist looks at her drawings from ten years ago, but she actually likes them.

"Freaky Friday" Flip

Character wakes up in the body of their friend that they've been dreaming of... but finds out that they've just awakened their latent gift for Voluntary Shapeshifting rather than switching bodies.

Jerkass.

They're a Jerk with a Heart of Gold.

Alternatively, their culture is more brash and unapologetic, so the main character gets the wrong impression when they meet them.

Thousand-Yard Stare

Someone is thought to have one after a long battle, but then a smile of relief appears knowing the day is saved.

No OSHA Compliance

edited 8th Dec '15 5:13:07 AM by Berrenta

The workers of the shop have very little to work with, and can't waste the resources to build proper safety rails because they need the metal that badly. It's a post-apocalyptic world they live in, so danger is a hazard occupation just for living.

Feathered Fiend.

Marley the crow, the leader of a bird flock, is cruel and vicious, but actually a Jerk with a Heart of Gold; being a small, weak bird among lots of carnivorous mammals requires that.

Cosmic Horror Story

edited 8th Dec '15 6:59:33 AM by arcada188

We encounter said cosmic horror, only to find out that is benign in nature. It's basically the same story, but it seeks to help instead of drive mad.

Rule of Cool

It turns out the sleek look of whatever object it is actually functions into its design, making it not only easy on the eyes, but very practical as well.

Recurring Riff

The riff only shows up every now and then.

Villainous Breakdown

The villain faked it.

After the End

Oh, hello Danger Room Cold Open.

Inaction Sequence.

The villain starts monologing, and the Anti-Hero good guy encourages the villain to keep talking, edging closer bit by bit. When the villain gets completely lost in the middle of a Motive Rant or explanation of his plans or tragic backstory or whatever, the hero uses that opportunity and cuts the villain off mid sentence by stabbing him in the throat. Cue the hero commenting on how dumb it is when people stop to talk during a fight, and then walks away.

Flaunting Your Fleets

The warships used to flaunt...are actually harmless cruise liners.

Goggles Do Nothing

They're the Macguffin used to see the "breach points" that must be sealed to prevent the Eldritch Abomination from busting out of its can and into this reality.

All Women Are Lustful.

"Note: Subvert does not mean "opposite." It means an outcome you don't expect."

edited 10th Jan '16 10:40:02 PM by MicoolTNT

All Women Are Prudes

Give Me Back My Wallet