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* In an episode of ''Series/HappyDays'', Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and others discuss giving her a ''MyFairLady''-style makeover, making Mr. C doubt that it can be done.
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* On ''BattlestarGalactica'', the virtual Number 6 did this to Dr. Baltar, [[FanService the chair being the only thing she was wearing]].
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* On ''BattlestarGalactica'', ''Series/BattlestarGalactica'', the virtual Number 6 did this to Dr. Baltar, [[FanService the chair being the only thing she was wearing]].
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* Roger regularly sat like this on ''What's Happening'' whenever the gang went to Rob's Place.
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* On ''{{Series/Taxi}}'', Tony always sits this way.
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* In ''Assassin's Creed III'', Connor always turns his chair around before sitting. Of course, this [[JustifiedTrope might just be]] because of the [[WalkingArmory 50 pounds of assassin equipment strapped to his back.]]
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* In ''Assassin's Creed III'', ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'', Connor always turns his chair around before sitting. Of course, this [[JustifiedTrope might just be]] because of the [[WalkingArmory 50 pounds of assassin equipment strapped to his back.]]
** They used the same animation in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIV'' for probably the same reason, but then again, Kenway probably always dreamt of a world where he could sit the way he pleased without the King of England placing regulations on chair-sitting.
** They used the same animation in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIV'' for probably the same reason, but then again, Kenway probably always dreamt of a world where he could sit the way he pleased without the King of England placing regulations on chair-sitting.
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There are many different reasons why a person would choose to sit this way. It could convey that the character is edgy but still approachable, [[RuleAbidingRebel slightly rebellious but not destructively so]], to appear carefree or too bored to care, or too calm and collected to make a big deal about things, giving off a "cool" vibe, though it may backfire and give the appearance of looking TotallyRadical instead. Alternatively, those who sits this way can try to use the back of the seat as a type of shield, so they can appear cool while clinging to the back as a form of protection to cover their insecurities.
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There are many different reasons why a person would choose to sit this way. It Not unlike wearing a baseball cap backwards or sideways,it could convey that the character is edgy but still approachable, [[RuleAbidingRebel slightly rebellious but not destructively so]], to appear carefree or too bored to care, or too calm and collected to make a big deal about things, giving off a "cool" vibe, though it may backfire and give the appearance of looking TotallyRadical instead. Alternatively, those who sits this way can try to use the back of the seat as a type of shield, so they can appear cool while clinging to the back as a form of protection to cover their insecurities.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', Flanders realizes how pathetic his life looks to other people, and in first trying to prove he can be edgy, he tries sitting backwards.
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** Flanders realizes how pathetic his life looks to other people, and in first trying to prove he can be edgy, he tries sittingbackwards.backwards.
** In "Love is a Many Strangled Thing", Homer is sent into a group parenting therapy. He casually admits that he strangles Bart. The shrink is shocked and arranges that next time he sees Homer without other clients. He points out that he's going to sit backwards in his chair to emphasize to Homer just how horrible his strangling of his son is.
** Flanders realizes how pathetic his life looks to other people, and in first trying to prove he can be edgy, he tries sitting
** In "Love is a Many Strangled Thing", Homer is sent into a group parenting therapy. He casually admits that he strangles Bart. The shrink is shocked and arranges that next time he sees Homer without other clients. He points out that he's going to sit backwards in his chair to emphasize to Homer just how horrible his strangling of his son is.
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* In ''Assassin's Creed III'', Connor always turns his chair around before sitting. Of course, this [[JustifiedTrope might just be]] because of the [[WalkingArmory 50 pounds of assassin equipment strapped to his back.]]
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* Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS'' (US) does this while trying to reach out to his employees in his own attempt at a diversity seminar.
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* On ''BattlestarGalactica'', the virtual Number 6 did this to Dr. Baltar, [[FanService the chair being the only thing she was wearing]].
* On ''BattlestarGalactica'', the virtual Number 6 did this to Dr. Baltar, [[FanService the chair being the only thing she was wearing]].
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* Brian in ''WebVideo/FiveSecondFilms'' skit [[http://5secondfilms.com/watch/jon_has_a_problem "Jon Has a Problem]] tries sitting backward... on an armchair. It goes exactly as one would expect.
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Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way groups.
A SisterTrope toshow RebelRelaxation. RebelRelaxation, LeaningOnTheFurniture.
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Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture. LeaningOnTheFurniture.
Alsocompare keep in mind that there is a narrative point to sitting like this, unlike [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs the thing you cannot trope.]]
merely sitting on a chair]].
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Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture.
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* In ''[[Basicinstinct Basic instinct 2]]'', Catherine Tramell does this while talking with his psychiatrist.
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* MississippiBurning shows why this can be a bad idea; a Ku Klux Klan thug draws a chair (one where the back is a narrow horizontal bit on a frame rather than a single solid piece,) right up to TheHero FBI Agent and sits on it in this position to try and intimidate him, but as soon as he crosses a line, [[spoiler: the agent reaches through the gap in the back of the chair and [[GroinAttack grabs the guys balls]]. [[ShareTheMalePain And keeps hold of them for a while.]]]]
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* During the Profumo scandal of 1962, prostitute Christine Keeler became immortalized in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[HandOrObjectUnderwear so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].
* During the Profumo scandal of 1962, prostitute Christine Keeler became immortalized in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[HandOrObjectUnderwear so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].
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* In the Profumo scandal of 1962, which threatened to bring down a British government, prostitute Christine Keeler became a kind of national celebrity. The photogenic and attractive Christine was immortalised in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[SceneryCensor [[HandOrObjectUnderwear so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].
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* There's an example in ''Film/Avatar''. The leader of the marines sits this way when he's speaking to Jake in the cafeteria.
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* ''Series/SavedByTheBell'': this is [[BigManOnCampus AC Slater's]] default way of sitting. As the series predates most ironic uses of this trope, Slater manages to come across as cool and slightly (but [[RuleAbidingRebel harmlessly]]) rebellious.
* In an episode of HappyDays, Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style makeover, making Mr. C doubt it can be done.
* In an episode of ''{{Series/Black Books}}'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]
* In an episode of HappyDays, Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style makeover, making Mr. C doubt it can be done.
* In an episode of ''{{Series/Black Books}}'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]
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* ''Series/SavedByTheBell'': this This is [[BigManOnCampus AC Slater's]] default way of sitting. As the series predates most ironic uses of this trope, Slater manages to come across as cool and slightly (but [[RuleAbidingRebel harmlessly]]) rebellious.
* In an episode ofHappyDays, ''Series/HappyDays'', Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other others discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style ''MyFairLady''-style makeover, making Mr. C doubt that it can be done.
* In an episode of''{{Series/Black Books}}'', ''Series/BlackBooks'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]
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* An early episode of HeyArnold had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.
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* An early episode ofHeyArnold ''HeyArnold'' had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.
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Chairs are made to sit on. When most people sit on one, they usually lean their backs against the backrest and their legs forward. However, there is a more unusual way of sitting on one.
Instead of sitting normally in the chair, the sitter will turn the chair around and place legs on either side of the chair, typically using the back of the chair as an armrest.
There are many different reasons why a person would choose to sit this way. It could convey that the character is edgy but still approachable, [[RuleAbidingRebel slightly rebellious but not destructively so]], to appear carefree or too bored to care, or too calm and collected to make a big deal about things, giving off a "cool" vibe, though it may backfire and give the appearance of looking TotallyRadical instead. Alternatively, those who sits this way can try to use the back of the seat as a type of shield, so they can appear cool while clinging to the back as a form of protection to cover their insecurities.
If they simply want to talk to the person behind them without bothering to turn their seat around, it is not this trope.
Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture.
!!Examples
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* ''Manga/GunslingerGirl''. In the first season opening title, Triela is shown sitting like this in a chair. Her pose is relaxed and calm, which is deceptive considering that in the previous scene she was running and shooting a pistol.
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* Russell Hammond does this when he finally sits down to give Wiliam an interview in ''Film/AlmostFamous''.
* There's an example in ''Film/Avatar''. The leader of the marines sits this way when he's speaking to Jake in the cafeteria.
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* ''Series/SavedByTheBell'': this is [[BigManOnCampus AC Slater's]] default way of sitting. As the series predates most ironic uses of this trope, Slater manages to come across as cool and slightly (but [[RuleAbidingRebel harmlessly]]) rebellious.
* In an episode of HappyDays, Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style makeover, making Mr. C doubt it can be done.
* In an episode of ''{{Series/Black Books}}'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]
* Dennis Finch in ''JustShootMe'' does this in one episode while talking to Maya, but because the chair had armrests he simply falls backwards awkwardly.
* In season 4 of ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment'', Tobias as a therapist tries this with his new therapy group in order to seem cool and approachable. He flips the chair sideways in the process.
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* In ''VideoGame/BlazBlueContinuumShift'', Hazama sits like this when captured by Relius's Astral Heat -- in contrast to most of the other characters being physically restrained in some manner.
-->'''Relius:''' What say you, Hazama? Surely you've had your fun.
* In the first ''VideoGame/{{Mercenaries}}'' game, the player character (whichever one you choose) sits like this during the briefing in the opening, showing that you aren't technically under the authority of the person giving it.
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* ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'' parodies this. Karkat sits backwards straddling a chair while discussing Terezi's recent self-esteem and relationship problems, until Terezi and Dave make fun of him for it and he quits in a huff.
*''SweetBroAndHellaJeff''. During the VerySpecialEpisode in which [[http://www.mspaintadventures.com/sweetbroandhellajeff/comoc.php?cid=019.jpg The Big Man wants us all "to keep it real about.... AIDS,"]] he sits in a chair backwards as he addresses the audience. The chair is even [[ExpoLabel labeled]] "backways chair".
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* In an episode of FamilyGuy about sex ed, a visiting speaker who argues for chastity does this.
* [[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* When Mabel of ''GravityFalls'' is left in charge of the Mystery Shack for three days, she reads an old business handbook from the 1980s. This inspires her to wear shoulder pads and to sit like this to appear approachable to her "employees".
* An early episode of HeyArnold had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.
[[AC:RealLife]].
* In the Profumo scandal of 1962, which threatened to bring down a British government, prostitute Christine Keeler became a kind of national celebrity. The photogenic and attractive Christine was immortalised in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[SceneryCensor so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].
--> ''{{Homestuck}}''
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Chairs are made to sit on. When most people sit on one, they usually lean their backs against the backrest and their legs forward. However, there is a more unusual way of sitting on one.
Instead of sitting normally in the chair, the sitter will turn the chair around and place legs on either side of the chair, typically using the back of the chair as an armrest.
There are many different reasons why a person would choose to sit this way. It could convey that the character is edgy but still approachable, [[RuleAbidingRebel slightly rebellious but not destructively so]], to appear carefree or too bored to care, or too calm and collected to make a big deal about things, giving off a "cool" vibe, though it may backfire and give the appearance of looking TotallyRadical instead. Alternatively, those who sits this way can try to use the back of the seat as a type of shield, so they can appear cool while clinging to the back as a form of protection to cover their insecurities.
If they simply want to talk to the person behind them without bothering to turn their seat around, it is not this trope.
Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture.
!!Examples
[[AC:{{Anime}} and {{Manga}}]]
* ''Manga/GunslingerGirl''. In the first season opening title, Triela is shown sitting like this in a chair. Her pose is relaxed and calm, which is deceptive considering that in the previous scene she was running and shooting a pistol.
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* Russell Hammond does this when he finally sits down to give Wiliam an interview in ''Film/AlmostFamous''.
* There's an example in ''Film/Avatar''. The leader of the marines sits this way when he's speaking to Jake in the cafeteria.
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* ''Series/SavedByTheBell'': this is [[BigManOnCampus AC Slater's]] default way of sitting. As the series predates most ironic uses of this trope, Slater manages to come across as cool and slightly (but [[RuleAbidingRebel harmlessly]]) rebellious.
* In an episode of HappyDays, Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style makeover, making Mr. C doubt it can be done.
* In an episode of ''{{Series/Black Books}}'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]
* Dennis Finch in ''JustShootMe'' does this in one episode while talking to Maya, but because the chair had armrests he simply falls backwards awkwardly.
* In season 4 of ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment'', Tobias as a therapist tries this with his new therapy group in order to seem cool and approachable. He flips the chair sideways in the process.
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* In ''VideoGame/BlazBlueContinuumShift'', Hazama sits like this when captured by Relius's Astral Heat -- in contrast to most of the other characters being physically restrained in some manner.
-->'''Relius:''' What say you, Hazama? Surely you've had your fun.
* In the first ''VideoGame/{{Mercenaries}}'' game, the player character (whichever one you choose) sits like this during the briefing in the opening, showing that you aren't technically under the authority of the person giving it.
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* ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'' parodies this. Karkat sits backwards straddling a chair while discussing Terezi's recent self-esteem and relationship problems, until Terezi and Dave make fun of him for it and he quits in a huff.
*''SweetBroAndHellaJeff''. During the VerySpecialEpisode in which [[http://www.mspaintadventures.com/sweetbroandhellajeff/comoc.php?cid=019.jpg The Big Man wants us all "to keep it real about.... AIDS,"]] he sits in a chair backwards as he addresses the audience. The chair is even [[ExpoLabel labeled]] "backways chair".
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* In an episode of FamilyGuy about sex ed, a visiting speaker who argues for chastity does this.
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* When Mabel of ''GravityFalls'' is left in charge of the Mystery Shack for three days, she reads an old business handbook from the 1980s. This inspires her to wear shoulder pads and to sit like this to appear approachable to her "employees".
* An early episode of HeyArnold had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.
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* In the Profumo scandal of 1962, which threatened to bring down a British government, prostitute Christine Keeler became a kind of national celebrity. The photogenic and attractive Christine was immortalised in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[SceneryCensor so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].