History PlayingWith / DepravedKidsShowHost

* '''Downplayed''': Uncle Bob has a minor drinking problem, a [[HairTriggerTemper very short fuse]] off the air, and acts very rude to his child actors.

* '''Parodied''': Uncle Bob's insanity and the questionable content of his show is played for BlackComedy.

* '''Downplayed''': Uncle Bob has a minor drinking problem and a [[HairTriggerTemper very short fuse]] off the air but [[EveryoneHasStandards stops well short of hurting actual children]].

** Uncle Bob is a wholesome kids' show host who does his best to be as honest and good-natured as the character he plays on television.

* '''Straight''': Uncle Bob is a pill-popping alcoholic who makes harsh threats toward his coworkers while his show is on the air.

* '''Downplayed''':
** Uncle Bob isn't a criminal or an addict, but he is a bit of a {{Jerkass}}.
** Uncle Bob is a cynical MrViceGuy with an off-color sense of humor behind the scenes, but he [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold genuinely cares about the kids who watch his show]].

* '''Exaggerated''': Uncle Bob is a pedophilic child murderer and [[VillainWithGoodPublicity his show remains on the air somehow]].

* '''Averted''': All children's show hosts are shown as relatively normal and innocent people.

* '''Played For Drama''': Uncle Bob's audience view him as a BrokenPedestal because of his dishonest actions and everyone he runs into refuse to forgive him for what he's done even though he really does want to change his ways.

* '''Downplayed''': Uncle Bob isn't a criminal or an addict, but he is a bit of a {{Jerkass}}.

** A {{Heel}} ProfessionalWrestler who [[SirSwearsALot swears constantly]] and treats the SevenDeadlySins as a checklist in character [[MeanCharacterNiceActor donates generously to the children's hospital in his hometown]] behind the {{Kayfabe}}.

* '''Subverted''':
** Uncle Bob is suspected of being a child molester, but it turns out to be nothing but a slanderous rumor.
** There's [[WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids a certain undercurrent of darkness]] in Uncle Bob's show, but it's a MeanCharacterNiceActor making a deliberate artistic choice.

* '''Subverted''': Uncle Bob is suspected of being a child molester, but it turns out to be nothing but a slanderous rumor.

* '''Inverted''': Uncle Bob is a wholesome kids' show host who does his best to be as honest and good-natured as the character he plays on television.
** [[BiggusDickus Big Bob]] despite being a porn star has a demeanor entirely suited to being a host of a children's show.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Uncle Bob is alleged to be involved in a sex scandal. The sex scandal turns out to be a slanderous rumor. After that, rumors spread that he's addicted to narcotics. Uncle Bob claims this is a lie, but it's later revealed he actually does partake in narcotics. But only as prescribed by a doctor. Who is a DoctorFeelgood.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Uncle Bob is alleged to be involved in a sex scandal. The sex scandal turns out to be a slanderous rumor. After that, rumors spread that he's addicted to narcotics. Uncle Bob claims this is a lie, but it's later revealed he actually does partake in narcotics.

* '''Defied''': Uncle Bob refuses to partake in activities that would tarnish his reputation as a popular kids' show host and takes therapy sessions so he doesn't go crazy.

* '''Implied''': A child's parents forbid their kid to watch the show, stating that Uncle Bob is a bad role model.

'''Basic Trope''': The host of a children's show is a bad person, completely deranged, has substance abuse problems, or is otherwise not fit for their occupation.

* '''Exaggerated''': Uncle Bob is a pedophilic child murderer and his show remains on the air somehow.

* '''Justified''': The stress of running a show where he has to be family-friendly at all times has caused Uncle Bob to snap.

* '''Parodied''': Uncle Bob
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