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* DontDoAnythingIWouldntDo: You should behave yourself by following someone else's restraints.
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* GondorCallsForAid: [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits Unlikely allies]] are called upon to [[TheCavalry aid the heroes]].
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* TamponRun: Girl is busy and needs her tampons, so she asks a guy to go get some to comedic results.

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* TamponRun: Girl is busy and needs her tampons, so she asks a guy to go get some to some, with comedic results.
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* VoiceWithAnInternetConnection: A helpful character who gives advice via earpiece to the main character related to whatever they're doing.
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* TamponRun: Girl is busy and needs her tampons, so she asks a guy to go get some to comedic results.
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* ActuallyThatsMyAssistant: An assistant looks more distinguished and important than the guy he helps.
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* IntimateLotionApplication: Applying lotion on another character as a way to create sexual tension, romantic intimacy, awkwardness, or humor.
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* DefusingTheTykeBomb: A character tries to get through to [[TykeBomb a messed-up kid who's used as a weapon]].
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* HelpingAbotherSaveFace: Someone helps save another person from embarrassment

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* HelpingAbotherSaveFace: HelpingAnotherSaveFace: Someone helps save another person from embarrassment
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* HelpingAbotherSaveFace: Someone helps save another person from embarrassment
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-> ''(Help!) I need somebody\\
(Help!) Not just anybody\\
(Help!) You know I need someone\\
To help!''
-->-- '''Music/TheBeatles,''' "Help!"
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* EverybodyHelpsOutDenouement: All the characters in the story come together at the end to help people out.

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* RevengeIsNotJustice: A character tries to talk someone out of their quest for revenge since there has to be a better way and what they are doing is not justice in any way.
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* RevengeIsNotJustice: A character tries to talk someone out of their quest for revenge since there has to be a better way and what they are doing is not justice in any way.
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* VirtualAssistantBlunder: You try to get help from your smart device, but it doesn't quite work out.
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* EncouragedRegifting: A character helps someone else find the right gift by giving them a present for someone else.
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* SupportingTheMonsterLovedOne: A character helps their monstrous loved-one, often out of compassion.
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Compare to HeroTropes, and contrast with ThisIndexIsUseless.

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Sometimes the character being helped is better off without it, or the help is given with malicious intent...

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Sometimes ''Sometimes the character being helped is better off without it, or the help is given with malicious intent...
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An index of tropes about characters helping or giving advice to each other.

Compare to HeroTropes, and contrast with ThisIndexIsUseless.

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!!Tropes:
[[index]]
[floatboxright:
'''Sub-indexes:'''
+ IndexToTheRescue
+ MentorIndex
+ ServantTropes
+ {{Sidekick}}
]
* AndroclesLion: If you help out a creature, then it'll help you.
* AssistCharacter: A video game character who only appears to help the player.
* BeleagueredAssistant: One who'd rather not be there, but has to help out anyway.
* TheCaretaker: A character who helps those who cannot help themselves.
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Some heroes have a reflexive compulsion to help.
* DudleyDoRightStopsToHelp: The hero stops to help bystanders, potentially interfering with his mission.
* EnemyMine: Mortal enemies help one another achieve a common goal.
* GoodSamaritan: A person who helps whenever they see someone needing it.
* HandyHelper: A character helps a disabled character.
* HonestAdvisor: One who gives honest advice.
* IntimateHealing: Sometimes "help" requires a, *ahem*, ''personal [[SkinshipGrope touch]]''.
* TheJeeves: A valet or butler to another character who frequently helps them with daily activities.
* LovelyAssistant: An attractive young woman who assists the performer.
* MrExposition: They're always there when you need an explanation.
* NativeGuide: A local who serves as a guide for outsiders.
* ParodyAssistance: The original creator helps in the creation of a parody.
* QuietCryForHelp: Subtly asking somebody for help.
* RandomPasserbyAdvice: A random passerby offers advice.
* WeHelpTheHelpless: The heroes are tasked with helping others.
* WoundedHeroWeakerHelper: A normal character helps a BadassInDistress.

Sometimes the character being helped is better off without it, or the help is given with malicious intent...

* AdviceBackfire: Trying to help someone with advice only makes things worse.
* AnnoyingVideoGameHelper: The character helping you play the game starts to get annoying.
* AntiAdvice: It's best to do the opposite of what this person tells you to do.
* BadSamaritan: It turns out that the person helping you has [[EvilPlan ulterior motives]].
* HelpingWouldBeKillstealing: Helping somebody would deprive them from a learning opportunity.
* TreacherousAdvisor: The hero's source of advice and support turns out to be evil.
* UnwantedAssistance: Attempts to help only make things worse.
* VillainousAdviceSong: A song the villain sings to trick others into helping him out.
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