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** AdaptationalVillainy[=/=]RonTheDeathEater

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** AdaptationalVillainy[=/=]RonTheDeathEaterAdaptationalVillainy

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* '''Defied''': "I'd rather not turn Alex into a jerk. That'll drive away a lot of his fans."

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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"I'd rather not turn Alex into a jerk. That'll drive away a lot of his fans."
** "We need to keep a light on in [[WorldOfJerkass this sea of darkness]] you guys made. Alex shall be that light.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The transformation of Alex into a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'' is explored in a realistic and nuanced way, highlighting the negative impact it has on his relationships and character development.
* '''Reconstructed''': Although Alex becomes a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'', his new personality is ultimately shown to serve a purpose or contribute to the story in a meaningful way.

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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Deconstructed''':
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The transformation of Alex into a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'' is explored in a realistic and nuanced way, highlighting the negative impact it has on his relationships and character development.
** The InUniverse readers of ''[[ShowWithinAShow Tropeworld X]]'' make clear that [[JerksAreWorseThanVillains making Alex a jerk was divisive at best and poisonous at worst]].
* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
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Although Alex becomes a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'', his new personality is ultimately shown to serve a purpose or contribute to the story in a meaningful way.way.
** Thankfully, the audience reaction happens early enough in the show for the writers to correct with an arc that explores Alex's FreudianExcuse for being a jerk and a mental health recovery arc to make him back the way he was in the original show, barring the occasional "DarkerAndEdgier is still 'the' thing now, so Alex is more visibly an example of BewareTheNiceOnes" moment.
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** AdaptationalVillainy

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** AdaptationalVillainyAdaptationalVillainy[=/=]RonTheDeathEater

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* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Exploited''': ???Another character in the story recognizes and takes advantage of Alex's newfound jerkish behavior in ''Tropeworld X'' for their own personal gain. They manipulate or use Alex's attitude to further their own agenda or achieve their goals.
* '''Logical Extreme''': In the logical extreme of this trope, Alex's transformation into a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'' goes to the extreme extent possible. He becomes not just a {{Jerkass}}, but a full-fledged villain, causing immense harm and chaos to those around him. His actions become increasingly cruel, malicious, and unredeemable, taking the trope to its most extreme and negative portrayal.



* '''Played for Laughs''': Alex's jerkish behavior in ''Tropeworld X'' is portrayed in a comedic manner, often resulting in humorous situations.
* '''Played for Drama''': Alex's transformation into a {{Jerkass}} in ''Tropeworld X'' is used as a dramatic device, exploring the consequences of his new personality on relationships and storylines.
* '''Played for Horror''': Alex's shift from a nice character to a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'' is presented in a horrifying and unsettling manner, creating a sense of fear or unease.
* '''Implied''': It is hinted or suggested in ''Tropeworld X'' that Alex has become a jerk, but it is not explicitly shown or confirmed on-screen.
* '''Unparodied''': Instead of being parodied or mocked, Alex's jerkish behavior in ''Tropeworld X'' is played straight and treated seriously.
* '''Untwisted''': The audience expects Alex's jerkish behavior to be subverted or revealed as a misunderstanding, but it is ultimately confirmed as genuine.
* '''Deconstructed''': The transformation of Alex into a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'' is explored in a realistic and nuanced way, highlighting the negative impact it has on his relationships and character development.
* '''Reconstructed''': Although Alex becomes a jerk in ''Tropeworld X'', his new personality is ultimately shown to serve a purpose or contribute to the story in a meaningful way.



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* '''Parodied''': ???

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* '''Parodied''': ???Alex is an UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist in ''Tropeworld X''.

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That would be downplayed adaptional nice guy.


* '''Inverted''':
** AdaptationalNiceGuy
** A jerkass character was a lot worse in the original work than the adaptation.

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* '''Inverted''':
** AdaptationalNiceGuy
** A jerkass character was a lot worse in the original work than the adaptation.
'''Inverted''': AdaptationalNiceGuy

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* '''Justified''': ''Tropeworld X'' is a DarkerAndEdgier adaptation compared to the LighterAndSofter ''Tropeworld''.

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* '''Justified''': ''Tropeworld '''Justified''':
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X'' is a DarkerAndEdgier adaptation compared to the LighterAndSofter ''Tropeworld''.''Tropeworld''.
** Unlike in the original ''Tropeworld'', [[FreudianExcuse Alex suffers from]] [[TragicBackstory a case of]] AdaptationalAngstUpgrade.
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** Alex is still a NiceGuy, but is also InnocentlyInsensitive and often MistakenForRacist.

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* '''Subverted''': Alex was only a jerk until the SeasonFinale where he's like his previous characterization.
* '''Double Subverted''': When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, [[TookALevelInJerkass even more than usual]].

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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Alex was only a jerk until the SeasonFinale where he's like his previous characterization.
** The trailer for Tropeworld X shows Alex doing some pretty nasty stuff but in the actual show, [[MissingTrailerScene he doesn’t.]]
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When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, [[TookALevelInJerkass even more than usual]].usual]].
** It turns out that he’s a BitchInSheepsClothing unlike in the original Tropeworld, and does those nasty stuff in the trailer.



* '''Untwisted''': Alex is a BitchInSheepsClothing in this adaptation.
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* '''Untwisted''': Alex is a BitchInSheepsClothing in this adaptation.
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** Alex was a BitchInSheepsClothing in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', [[CardCarryingJerkass he makes no secret about his true nature.]]
** Alex is a DeadpanSnarker in this adaptation. (Adaptational Snark?)
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'''Basic Trope''': A nice character becomes a {{Jerkass}} in an adaptation.

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'''Basic Trope''': A nice character becomes more of a {{Jerkass}} in an adaptation.
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* '''Straight''': Alex in ''Tropeworld'' was mild-mannered and treats everyone well, but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's [[GoodIsNotNice rude, arrogant, and treats everyone harshly despite being one of the heroes.]]

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* '''Straight''': Alex in ''Tropeworld'' was mild-mannered and treats everyone well, but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's [[GoodIsNotNice rude, arrogant, and treats everyone harshly despite being one of the heroes.]]heroes]].



** Alex in ''Troperworld'' was an ExtremeDoormat, in ''Troperwoeld X'' however, he is a NiceGuy but had his moments of [[JerkassBall meanness,]] [[BewareTheNiceOnes assertiveness and aggresiveness]]

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** Alex in ''Troperworld'' was an ExtremeDoormat, in ''Troperwoeld X'' however, he is a NiceGuy but had his moments of [[JerkassBall meanness,]] meanness]], [[BewareTheNiceOnes assertiveness and aggresiveness]]aggresiveness]].



* '''Double Subverted''': When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, [[TookALevelInJerkass even more than usual.]]

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* '''Double Subverted''': When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, [[TookALevelInJerkass even more than usual.]]usual]].
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** Alex in ''Troperworld'' was an ExtremeDoormat, here he is a NiceGuy but had his moments of [[JerkassBall meanness,]] [[BewareTheNiceOnes assertiveness and aggresiveness]]

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** Alex in ''Troperworld'' was an ExtremeDoormat, here in ''Troperwoeld X'' however, he is a NiceGuy but had his moments of [[JerkassBall meanness,]] [[BewareTheNiceOnes assertiveness and aggresiveness]]
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** Alex in ''Troperworld'' was an ExtremeDoormat, here he is a NiceGuy but had his moments of [[JerkassBall meanness,]] [[BewareTheNiceOnes assertiveness and aggresiveness]]
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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Alex is a {{Jerkass}} who undergoes character development into a JerkWithAHeartOfGold...[[YoYoPlotPoint constantly]].



* '''Invoked''': ???

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* '''Invoked''': ???A time-traveller does a CosmicRetcon to make Alex's life suck and turn him into a jerk.
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** Alex was a NiceGuy in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

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** Alex was a NiceGuy in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a an [[AdaptationalAngstUpgrade angstier]] JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

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* '''Inverted''': AdaptationalNiceGuy

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* '''Inverted''': AdaptationalNiceGuy'''Inverted''':
** AdaptationalNiceGuy
** A jerkass character was a lot worse in the original work than the adaptation.
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** Alex in ''Tropeworld'' was able to [[FauxAffablyEvil hide his wicked deeds behind a mild mannered facade]], Alex ''Tropeworld X'' tries does the same but his mask slips more often revealing his true nature.
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* '''Lampshaded''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???"I remember how kind you were in the old show."
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** Alex is slightly more of a {{Jerkass}} than he was in ''Tropeworld'', but he wasn't much nicer there.
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* '''Downplayed''': Alex was a JerkWithAHeartOfGold in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a straight up {{Jerkass}}.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Alex was a JerkWithAHeartOfGold in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a straight up {{Jerkass}}.{{Jerkass}}.
** Alex was a NiceGuy in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

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* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Discussed''': ???
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-->'''Alice:''' "I don't know why the creators made Alex a jerk in this show."\\
'''Bob:''' "Who cares? I love this Alex! He has more personality than that boring abomination of the other show."
* '''Conversed''': ???"So they made Alex an asshole, huh? What's next? They're gonna make the other heroes assholes too by the next season?"
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'''Basic Trope''': A nice character becomes a {{Jerkass}} in an adaptation.
*'''Straight''': Alex in ''Tropeworld'' was mild-mannered and treats everyone well, but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's [[GoodIsNotNice rude, arrogant, and treats everyone harshly despite being one of the heroes.]]
*'''Exaggerated''':
** Alex in ''Tropeworld'' was the AllLovingHero, but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a SociopathicHero.
** Every character who was likable in ''Tropeworld'' are portrayed as assholes in ''Troperville X''.
*'''Downplayed''': Alex was a JerkWithAHeartOfGold in ''Tropeworld'', but in ''Tropeworld X'', he's a straight up {{Jerkass}}.
*'''Justified''': ''Tropeworld X'' is a DarkerAndEdgier adaptation compared to the LighterAndSofter ''Tropeworld''.
*'''Inverted''': AdaptationalNiceGuy
*'''Subverted''': Alex was only a jerk until the SeasonFinale where he's like his previous characterization.
*'''Double Subverted''': When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, [[TookALevelInJerkass even more than usual.]]
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*'''Zig Zagged''': ???
*'''Averted''': Alex is the same nice guy as he was in the original show.
*'''Enforced''': "Alex was too soft in the original show. Let's create another ''Tropeworld'' and turn him into an edgy character to certify the dark tone of the new ''Tropeworld'' show."
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*'''Defied''': "I'd rather not turn Alex into a jerk. That'll drive away a lot of his fans."
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*'''Conversed''': ???
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