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* '''Subverted''': Bob struggles very hard, but is unable to break out of the chains.

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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Bob struggles very hard, but is unable to break out of the chains.chains.
** They're [[SafeSaneAndConsensual cheapo BDSM cuffs]]

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* '''Parodied''': Bob is chained up with an enormous chain that looks like it would belong on the anchor of a ship. He breaks it in half like a Weetabix.

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Bob is chained up with an enormous chain that looks like it would belong on the anchor of a ship. He breaks it in half like a Weetabix.Weetabix.
** Rather than chains, the Big Bad presents Bob with an extremely comfortable bed. The presentation of his struggle to get out is presented the same.
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'''Basic Trope''': Character shows their strength by breaking out of some kind of restraint.
* '''Straight''': Bob is chained to a chair by the BigBad. Driven by SuperStrength and HeroicResolve, he breaks his chains and binds the BigBad with them instead.
* '''Exaggerated''': The BigBad traps Bob underneath 100 tons of rock. He proceeds to effortlessly smash it to pieces.
* '''Downplayed''': The BigBad ties up Bob with a rope. He manages to break out of it.
* '''Justified''': Bob has incredible SuperStrength that the BigBad doesn't know about.
* '''Subverted''': Bob struggles very hard, but is unable to break out of the chains.
* '''Double Subverted''': Bob reveals he was merely pretending to struggle, and proceeds to break free of the chains with ease.
* '''Parodied''': Bob is chained up with an enormous chain that looks like it would belong on the anchor of a ship. He breaks it in half like a Weetabix.
* '''Averted''': Bob doesn't struggle against the chains because he believes that, even with his SuperStrength, he can't break them. Instead, he tricks the BigBad into unlocking the chains for him.
* '''Enforced''': Bob has just come into the story and there needs to be a way to show his superpowers.
* '''Defied''': To prevent him from breaking out, the BigBad knocks Bob unconscious first.
* '''Discussed''': "You sure you don't wanna get some stronger bonds for him?"
* '''Conversed''': "Why do villains chain up protagonists they know can break chains like glowsticks?"

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