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* '''Double Subverted''': ...but then he gets hit in the head with a baseball bat, causing him to become a dumbass for real.

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* '''Double Subverted''': ...Subverted''':
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but then he gets hit in the head with a baseball bat, causing him to become a dumbass for real.real.
** Even when Bob drops the act, he isn't nearly as smart as his original self.
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'''Basic Trope''': Adaptation portrays a character as less intelligent than in the original work

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'''Basic Trope''': Adaptation portrays a character as less intelligent than in the original workwork.



* '''Logical Extreme''': In the adaptation, Bob's intelligence is taken to the extreme end of the spectrum. He becomes an unparalleled genius, capable of solving complex problems and outwitting everyone around him. His intelligence becomes a central aspect of the story and drives the plot forward.

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* '''Logical Extreme''': In the adaptation, Bob's intelligence is taken to the extreme end of the spectrum. He becomes an unparalleled genius, dumbass, capable of solving complex problems and outwitting everyone around him.him by the sheer stupidity. His intelligence becomes a central aspect of the story and drives the plot forward.

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* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Invoked''': ???
Bob deliberately acts dumber in the adaptation to manipulate others and achieve his goals.
* '''Exploited''': ???
Another character takes advantage of Bob's diminished intelligence to outsmart him or gain an advantage over him.
* '''Defied''': ???
Bob becomes aware of the adaptation's portrayal of him as less intelligent and actively takes steps to subvert it. He outsmarts others and showcases his true intelligence, defying the expectations set by the adaptation.
* '''Logical Extreme''': In the adaptation, Bob's intelligence is taken to the extreme end of the spectrum. He becomes an unparalleled genius, capable of solving complex problems and outwitting everyone around him. His intelligence becomes a central aspect of the story and drives the plot forward.
* '''Discussed''': ???
The characters have a conversation about how Bob's intelligence seems to have decreased in the adaptation and speculate on the reasons behind it, BreakingTheFourthWall.
* '''Conversed''': ???The characters discuss Bob's diminished intelligence in a completely unrelated context, perhaps during a casual conversation about adaptations in general.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's decreased intelligence is played for comedic effect, resulting in humorous situations and misunderstandings.
* '''Played for Drama''': Bob's reduced intelligence has serious consequences in the adaptation, leading to conflicts and challenges that he must overcome.
* '''Played for Horror''': Bob's diminished intelligence becomes a source of fear or danger in the adaptation, potentially making him vulnerable or easily manipulated by the story's antagonist.
* '''Implied''': The adaptation doesn't explicitly show Bob's reduced intelligence, but it is hinted at through his actions and dialogue.
* '''Unparodied''': Instead of being parodied or exaggerated, Bob's reduced intelligence is presented seriously and without mockery.
* '''Untwisted''': It is initially suggested that Bob's intelligence will be subverted or diminished in the adaptation, but in the end, he remains just as smart as in the original work.
* '''Deconstructed''': The adaptation explores the negative consequences of Bob's decreased intelligence, highlighting the challenges he faces and the impact it has on his relationships and abilities.
* '''Reconstructed''': Although Bob's intelligence is initially diminished in the adaptation, it is ultimately shown to have a purpose or value, leading to positive outcomes or growth for the character.



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** [[BigBad Dr. Drachtenstein]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild GenericDoomsdayVillain who [[DramaQueen can't]] ''[[DramaQueen even]]'' [[DramaQueen stop crying, vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.

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** [[BigBad Dr. Drachtenstein]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild GenericDoomsdayVillain who [[DramaQueen can't]] ''[[DramaQueen even]]'' [[DramaQueen stop crying, vomiting]] stomping his own feet]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] spitting out]] [[BigStupidDooDooHead childish insults]] in the adaptation.
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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild GenericDoomsdayVillain who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.

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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] Drachtenstein]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild GenericDoomsdayVillain who [[DramaQueen can't even can't]] ''[[DramaQueen even]]'' [[DramaQueen stop crying, vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.
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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.

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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild GenericDoomsdayVillain who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.
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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting and roaring]] in the adaptation.

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** [[BigBad Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting vomiting]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and roaring]] watching]] [[GrossOutShow gross-out shows]] in the adaptation.
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** [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting and roaring]] in the adaptation.

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** [[BigBad Emperor Dr. Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting and roaring]] in the adaptation.
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** [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] is an EvilGenius MadScientist who [[MagnificentBastard is the most charming and manipulative of all villains]] in the original, but a SoreLoser PsychopathicManchild who [[DramaQueen can't even stop crying, vomiting and roaring]] in the adaptation.
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** Bob's intelligence in the original often broke the story by trivializing any conflict that came up, so the adaptation makes him a bit less intelligent to ensure there actually ''is'' a conflict of any kind.
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** Bob wasn't very intelligent to begin with even in the original, so the adaptation only added a few more IdiotBall moments.

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* '''Justified''': In an adaptation Bob comes from a less privileged background and doesn't have all the education of the canon Bob.

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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
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In an adaptation Bob comes from a less privileged background and doesn't have all the education of the canon Bob.Bob.
** Bob has become [[TooCleverByHalf arrogant in his own intelligence]].
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** Bob is someone who is able to translate ancient tunes in the original, but in the adaptation he is illiterate.
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* '''Parodied''': ???

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* '''Parodied''': ???Bob is treated in the adaptation as being just as smart in the original, when all that really happens is that everyone still falls for his more obvious planning.
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* '''Lampshaded''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???"[[BreakingTheFourthWall I could've sworn you were a smart guy in the original source]]."

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob gets an IdiotBall a few times, but he is not an idiot overall.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Bob gets an IdiotBall a few times, but he is not an idiot overall.overall.
** In the orginal Bob was a GadgeteerGenius who made all of the devices that he carries. In the adaptation, he did not create them, but still is skilled a performing occasional maintenance on them.
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** AdaptationalNonsapience
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** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original but id TooDumbToLive in the adaptation.

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** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original but id is TooDumbToLive in the adaptation.
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** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original and TooDumbToLive in the adaptation.
** In the original, Bob is an omnipotent entity which possesses all the knowledge that can ever be assessed and sees all the present, past and the future. In the adaptation, Bob is too dumb to perform basic tasks such as walking or eating.

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** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original and but id TooDumbToLive in the adaptation.
** In the original, Bob is an omnipotent entity which possesses all the knowledge that can ever be assessed and sees all the present, past and the future. In the adaptation, Bob he is too dumb to perform basic tasks such as walking or eating.
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** Bob is a fairly clever guy in the original. Adaptation turns him into TheDitz.

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** Bob is a fairly clever guy in the original. Adaptation original, but the adaptation turns him into TheDitz.
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** Bob is a GeniusBruiser in the original, but in the adaptation he is a DumbMuscle and is ''only'' capable of PokemonSpeak in the adaptation.

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** Bob is a GeniusBruiser in the original, but in the adaptation he is a DumbMuscle and is ''only'' capable of PokemonSpeak in the adaptation.and nothing else.
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** Bob is a GeniusBruiser in the original. He's a DumbMuscle and is ''only'' capable of PokemonSpeak in the adaptation.

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** Bob is a GeniusBruiser in the original. He's original, but in the adaptation he is a DumbMuscle and is ''only'' capable of PokemonSpeak in the adaptation.
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** Bob is a GeniusBruiser in the original. He's a DumbMuscle and is ''only'' capable of PokemonSpeak in the adaptation.
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'''Basic Trope''': Adaptation portrays a character as less intelligent than in the original work
* '''Straight''':
** Bob is a fairly clever guy in the original. Adaptation turns him into TheDitz.
** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original, but in the adaptation he is only moderately intelligent at best and gets an IdiotBall multiple times.
* '''Exaggerated''':
** Bob is TheSmartGuy in the original and TooDumbToLive in the adaptation.
** In the original, Bob is an omnipotent entity which possesses all the knowledge that can ever be assessed and sees all the present, past and the future. In the adaptation, Bob is too dumb to perform basic tasks such as walking or eating.
* '''Downplayed''': Bob gets an IdiotBall a few times, but he is not an idiot overall.
* '''Justified''': In an adaptation Bob comes from a less privileged background and doesn't have all the education of the canon Bob.
* '''Inverted''': AdaptationalIntelligence
* '''Subverted''': It turns out Bob was only ObfuscatingStupidity and is actually just as smart as in the original.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but then he gets hit in the head with a baseball bat, causing him to become a dumbass for real.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob's intelligence is extremely inconsistent with him constantly catching either an IdiotBall or a SmartBall.
* '''Averted''': Bob is just as intelligent as in the original.
* '''Enforced''': The adaptation is meant to reach a wider audience than the original, so all the characters were dumbed down for the sake of younger viewers.
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