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** CloudCuckooland treats foriegn diplomats like crap, [[BullyingADragon even those from extremely powerful nations]].

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** CloudCuckooland treats foriegn foreign diplomats like crap, [[BullyingADragon even those from extremely powerful nations]].
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* '''Played For Horror''': Bob spits on the carpet, puts his shoes on the table, and then shoves it to the floor. When demanded why he is acting this way, he casually explains that "everything will be ruble tomorrow. Indeed, Tropestan begins a genocidal war campaign as soon as Bob leaves.

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* '''Played For Horror''': Bob spits on the carpet, puts his shoes on the table, and then shoves it to the floor. When demanded why he is acting this way, he casually explains that "everything will be ruble tomorrow.tomorrow". Indeed, Tropestan begins a genocidal war campaign as soon as Bob leaves.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Once the Tropestani government hear of Bob's boorishness abroad, they send in [[WomenAreWiser Alice]], an {{Ambadassador}} who can defuse the situation. Bob stays around, but only as a gag.

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Once the Tropestani government hear of Bob's boorishness abroad, they send in [[WomenAreWiser Alice]], an {{Ambadassador}} who can defuse the situation. Bob stays around, but only as a gag.gag.
** Bob is assigned to Troperia and he shows them his utmost respect. He then loses his favor among the Tropestan government and is reassigned to CloudCuckooland. Annoyed at such an assignment, he generally acts like an annoying bore out of spite. Eventually he concludes that his attitude is only making things worse, so he cleans up is act. Once his government notices this, they finally give him his old post back at Troperia.


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* '''Played For Horror''': Bob spits on the carpet, puts his shoes on the table, and then shoves it to the floor. When demanded why he is acting this way, he casually explains that "everything will be ruble tomorrow. Indeed, Tropestan begins a genocidal war campaign as soon as Bob leaves.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Bob's actions start a war.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Drama''':
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Bob's actions start a war.war.
** Bob's utter contempt of the people CloudCuckooland is hardly his opinion alone. The entire Tropestan government views CloudCuckooland as a joke of a nation, and sends a rude ambassador to show them how little they matter to the international community.

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** Bob remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.



* '''Averted''': Bob does not visit CloudCuckooland, or interact with any political leaders from there.

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* '''Averted''': Bob does not visit CloudCuckooland, or interact with any political leaders from there.remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.
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* "For a diplomat, you're not very diplomatic."

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* ** "For a diplomat, you're not very diplomatic."

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* '''Lampshaded''': *sigh* [[FunnyForeigner "Foreigners..."]]

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* '''Lampshaded''': '''Lampshaded''':
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*sigh* [[FunnyForeigner "Foreigners..."]]"]]
* "For a diplomat, you're not very diplomatic."
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* '''Reconstructed''': Bob publicly (and without making [[LameExcuse lame excuses]]) apologizes for his bad behavior. The emperor of CloudCuckooland accepts the apology, and they start over.

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* '''Reconstructed''': Bob publicly (and without making [[LameExcuse lame excuses]]) excuses) apologizes for his bad behavior. The emperor of CloudCuckooland accepts the apology, and they start over.
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** Numerous ambassadors gather for a conference, but spend more time arguing with and insulting each other than actually negotiating anything.
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** CloudCuckooland treats foriegn diplomats like crap, [[BullyingADragon even those from extremely powerful nations]].



** Bob is not a diplomat, but merely [[HawaiianShirtedTourist a tourist]].



** But his behavior is still very rude and ignorant, and still reflects poorly on Tropestan.
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* '''Zig Zagged''': Once the Tropestani government hear of Bob's boorishness abroad, they send in Alice, an {{Ambadassador}} who can defuse the situation. Bob stays around, but only as a gag.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Once the Tropestani government hear of Bob's boorishness abroad, they send in Alice, [[WomenAreWiser Alice]], an {{Ambadassador}} who can defuse the situation. Bob stays around, but only as a gag.

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* '''Defied''': Bob (even despite being ''very'' drunk) remembers he's supposed to be impressing the emperor, and so does his best to remain on his best behavior. He also took the time to study up on etiquette in CloudCuckooland.

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Bob (even despite being ''very'' drunk) remembers he's supposed to be impressing the emperor, and so does his best to remain on his best behavior. He also took the time to study up on etiquette in CloudCuckooland.CloudCuckooland.
** Tropestan sends [[HyperCompetentSidekick Alice]] along with Bob to make sure that he stays on his best behavior.

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** Bob is the first Ambassador ever sent to a newly discovered country. His intell botched the job and he doesn't know what is considered rude here.

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** Bob is the first Ambassador ever sent to a newly discovered country. His intell intel botched the job and he doesn't know what is considered rude here.



** Bob even delivers declarations of war [[FriendlyEnemy politely.]] After all a massive apocalypse is no excuse for rudeness is it?

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** Bob even delivers declarations of war [[FriendlyEnemy politely.]] After all all, a massive apocalypse is no excuse for rudeness rudeness, is it?



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

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"Remember what happened last time Bob went to another country? Is it really a good idea to send him to CloudCuckooland?"
* '''Conversed''': ???"Considering that an ambassador's job is to promote peace, you'd think they'd do a better job of not pissing others off."
* '''Implied''': Bob isn't allowed in CloudCuckooland. He won't say why, but it's easy enough to guess.



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** Bob is a polite {{Ambadassador}} who defends CloudCuckooland's king against potential assassins and rebels. After all, shouldn't he work for the nation he interacts with and not turn a blind eye to its woes?
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** In Cloudcuckooland, insulting authority figures is seen as a test of skill, flirting with a married woman is a custom to compliment them, and putting your elbows on the table a sign of respect to the chef. It seems Bob has done his homework, and [[DeliberateValuesDissonence only made to look otherwise.]]

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** In Cloudcuckooland, insulting authority figures is seen as a test of skill, flirting with a married woman is a custom to compliment them, and putting your elbows on the table a sign of respect to the chef. It seems Bob has done his homework, and [[DeliberateValuesDissonence [[DeliberateValuesDissonance only made to look otherwise.]]
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** In Cloudcuckooland, insulting authority figures is seen as a test of skill, flirting with a married woman is a custom to compliment them, and putting your elbows on the table a sign of respect to the chef. It seems Bob has done his homework, and [[DeliberateValuesDissonence only made to look otherwise.]]


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** But these customs are not done among the nobility, thus being seen as an insult to the Emperor and Empress.

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* '''Inverted''': Bob remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.

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Bob remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.
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**Bob even delivers declarations of war [[FriendlyEnemy politely.]] After all a massive apocalypse is no excuse for rudeness is it?
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** Bob is a SerialKiller hiding behind DiplomaticImpunity.


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** Bob's [[TheGovernment government]] is sending threats and he is not supposed to be polite.
** Bob is the first Ambassador ever sent to a newly discovered country. His intell botched the job and he doesn't know what is considered rude here.
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* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Exploited''': ???The emperor of CloudCuckooland had been looking for a reason to declare war on Tropestan before Bob came along, and used Bob's actions as a pretense for war.
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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Once the Tropestani government hear of Bob's boorishness abroad, they send in Alice, an {{Ambadassador}} who can defuse the situation. Bob stays around, but only as a gag.

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* '''Played Straight''': Bob comes from Tropestan as an ambassador to CloudCuckooland. He gets drunk and insults the Emperor, hits on the emperor's wife, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking puts his elbows on the table]].

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* '''Played Straight''': '''Straight''': Bob comes from Tropestan as an ambassador to CloudCuckooland. He gets drunk and insults the Emperor, hits on the emperor's wife, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking puts his elbows on the table]].



** Bob commits not only a faux pas, but [[DiplomaticImpunity a felony]].

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** Bob commits not only a faux pas, but [[DiplomaticImpunity a felony]].



* '''Inverted''': Bob remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.



** Bob didn't think to study proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.

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** Bob didn't think to study proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.



* '''Inverted''': Bob remains on his absolute best behavior while at the imperial palace of CloudCuckooland.



** Bob is not a diplomat, but merely [[HawaiianShirtedTourist a tourist]].

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** Bob is not a diplomat, but merely [[HawaiianShirtedTourist a tourist]].



** But his behavior is still very rude and ignorant, and still reflects poorly on Tropestan.
* '''Deconstructed''': Obviously, not the best thing for foreign relations, or preventing CulturalCringe.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob publicly (and without making [[LameExcuse lame excuses]]) apologizes for his bad behavior. The emperor of CloudCuckooland accepts the apology, and they start over.

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** But his behavior is still very rude and ignorant, and still reflects poorly on Tropestan. \n* '''Deconstructed''': Obviously, not the best thing for foreign relations, or preventing CulturalCringe. \n* '''Reconstructed''': Bob publicly (and without making [[LameExcuse lame excuses]]) apologizes for his bad behavior. The emperor of CloudCuckooland accepts the apology, and they start over.



* '''Lampshaded''': *sigh* [[FunnyForeigner "Foreigners..."]]

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* '''Lampshaded''': *sigh* [[FunnyForeigner "Foreigners..."]]'''Zig Zagged''': ???



* '''Lampshaded''': *sigh* [[FunnyForeigner "Foreigners..."]]



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



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

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* '''Discussed''':
'''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''':'''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': Obviously, not the best thing for foreign relations, or preventing CulturalCringe.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob publicly (and without making [[LameExcuse lame excuses]]) apologizes for his bad behavior. The emperor of CloudCuckooland accepts the apology, and they start over.



* '''Played For Drama''': Bob's actions start a war.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Bob's actions start a war.



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** Bob DidNotDoTheResearch on proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.

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** Bob DidNotDoTheResearch on didn't think to study proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.
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** Bob is actually trying to start a war or at least a scandal

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob uses the flag of CloudCuckooland [[RefugeInAudacity as a napkin ''and'' a tissue]] at the dinner, as well as doing all of the above.

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Bob uses the flag of CloudCuckooland [[RefugeInAudacity as a napkin ''and'' a tissue]] at the dinner, as well as doing all of the above.



* '''Justified''': Bob DidNotDoTheResearch on proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.

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Bob DidNotDoTheResearch on proper behavior; what to him is funny or a minor faux pas at worst [[ValuesDissonance is seen as]] ''extremely'' rude and threatening in CloudCuckooland.



* '''Subverted''': Bob burps at the dinner table, but quickly excuses himself.

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Bob burps at the dinner table, but quickly excuses himself.



* '''Double Subverted''': Only to learn that "excuse me" is ''not'' the proper response to a burp in CloudCuckooland.

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Only to learn that "excuse me" is ''not'' the proper response to a burp in CloudCuckooland.



* '''Averted''': See "Inverted"
** Bob does not visit CloudCuckooland, or interact with any political leaders from there.

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Bob does not visit CloudCuckooland, or interact with any political leaders from there.
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* '''Downplayed''': [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Bob's not the easiest guy to get along with, but he's a nice person deep down]]
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** Bob commits not only a faux pas, but a felony.

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** Bob commits not only a faux pas, but [[DiplomaticImpunity a felony.felony]].
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* '''Basic Trope''': A JerkAss diplomat.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A JerkAss diplomat.


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