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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into a [[MoodSwinger literal emotional wreck that oscillates]] between utter misery, manic elation, uncontrollable panic and enraged bloodlust.

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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into a [[MoodSwinger literal emotional wreck that oscillates]] between utter misery, manic elation, uncontrollable panic terror, visceral disgust and enraged bloodlust.
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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into a literal emotional wreck that oscillates between utter misery, manic elation, uncontrollable panic and enraged bloodlust.

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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into a [[MoodSwinger literal emotional wreck that oscillates oscillates]] between utter misery, manic elation, uncontrollable panic and enraged bloodlust.

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** Bob always shows exactly what emotion he feels on his face.



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** DramaQueen
** ComicalOverreacting



** HotBlooded

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** HotBloodedBob always shows exactly what emotion he feels on his face.



** Bob specifically worked to not only show no emotion, but to feel none.

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** Bob specifically worked to not only show no emotion, but [[FeelNoPain to feel none.none]].

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by Alice, but he does show some minor signs of annoyance when her back is turned.

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by Alice, but [[NotSoStoic he does show some minor signs of annoyance annoyance]] when her back is turned.



** Bob's face movements are literally limited by something, so he appears expressionless. He may have to resort to ThatMakesMeFeelAngry if someone really isn't getting the point that he can feel.

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** Bob's [[FrozenFace face movements are literally limited by something, something]], so he appears expressionless. He may have to resort to ThatMakesMeFeelAngry if someone really isn't getting the point that he can feel.



** Bob acts more emotional than he actually is.

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** Bob acts [[LargeHam more emotional than he actually is.is]].



* '''Averted''': NotSoStoic

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* '''Averted''': NotSoStoic'''Averted''':
** HotBlooded
** TheMcCoy
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* '''Averted''': Bob is not TheStoic

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* '''Averted''': Bob is not TheStoic NotSoStoic
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* '''Straight''': Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by Alice, but he eventually [[RageBreakingPoint shows]] [[TenderTears that he actually is affected emotionally]].

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* '''Straight''': Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by his [[BigBrotherBully big sister]] Alice, but he eventually [[RageBreakingPoint shows]] [[TenderTears that he actually is affected emotionally]].

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* '''Double Subverted''': ???

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* '''Double Subverted''': ???Subverted''': ... Or so it seems, until his BerserkButton is pushed enough times, then his facade of absolute stoicism is shattered.



* '''Exploited''': Bob is being impersonated by a robot, and Alice intentionally pushes Bob past the edge of his stoicism to tears in order to expose the fake.
* '''Defied''': Bob specifically worked to not only show no emotion, but to feel none.

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* '''Exploited''': '''Exploited''':
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Bob is being impersonated by a robot, and Alice intentionally pushes Bob past the edge of his stoicism to tears in order to expose the fake.
** [[TheEmpath Betty]] uses such an example to demonstrate to [[LackOfEmpathy some]] that everyone, no matter how stoic, is a sentient and emotional being deep down.
* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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Bob specifically worked to not only show no emotion, but to feel none.none.
** Bob refuses any form of stoicism, being always open about his feelings to avoid a dangerous RageBreakingPoint.



* '''Reconstructed''': ...right before returning into a stoic again, but this time with [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone feelings of remorse]].

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* '''Reconstructed''': ...'''Reconstructed''':
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right before returning into a stoic again, but this time with [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone feelings of remorse]].remorse]].
** The deed done, Bob regains his stoic composure. However, he and others agree that [[KarmaHoudiniWarranty Alice]] [[PayEvilUntoEvil had it coming]].
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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into an emotional wreck that oscillates between utter misery, manic elation and enraged bloodlust.

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* '''Parodied''': Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into an a literal emotional wreck that oscillates between utter misery, manic elation elation, uncontrollable panic and enraged bloodlust.

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* '''Inverted''': Bob always shows exactly what emotion he feels on his face.

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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
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Bob always shows exactly what emotion he feels on his face.face.
** Bob acts more emotional than he actually is.
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* '''Parodied''': ???

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* '''Parodied''': ???Bob is a literal robot, and he actually has a stoicism chip. When it malfunctions, he turns into an emotional wreck that oscillates between utter misery, manic elation and enraged bloodlust.



* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???"Okay, the fans are pretty much convinced Bob's a robot. We need to humanize him a little."



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

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* '''Exploited''': ???
Bob is being impersonated by a robot, and Alice intentionally pushes Bob past the edge of his stoicism to tears in order to expose the fake.
* '''Defied''': ???
Bob specifically worked to not only show no emotion, but to feel none.
* '''Discussed''': ???"Man, I didn't know Bob felt that way." "[[DeadpanSnarker I didn't know he felt.]]"



* '''Deconstructed''': Bob becomes emotion to the point of losing his sanity and severely injures Alice.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob becomes emotion emotional to the point of losing his sanity and severely injures Alice.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by Alice, but he does show some minor signs of annoyance when her back is turned.

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** Bob is so emotionless even if mistreated by Alice, but taking it too far has led Bob to [[TranquilFury stare down Alice, which causes her to kneel down in fear]].

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** Bob is so emotionless even if mistreated by Alice, but taking it too far has led Bob to glare at Alice [[TranquilFury stare down Alice, which causes her to kneel down in fear]].despite the fact Bob doesn't look angry]].



* '''Deconstructed''': Bob becomes emotion to the point of losing his sanity and severely injures Alice.
* '''Reconstructed''': ...right before returning into a stoic again, but this time with [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone feelings of remorse]].



%%* '''Deconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Reconstructed''': ???

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob looks like an EmptyShell, but is one of the most emotional members of the cast.

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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Bob looks like an EmptyShell, but is one of the most emotional members of the cast. cast.
** Bob is so emotionless even if mistreated by Alice, but taking it too far has led Bob to [[TranquilFury stare down Alice, which causes her to kneel down in fear]].

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* '''Justified''': Bob believes keeping a stoic expression will make Alice not enjoy bullying him.

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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
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Bob believes keeping a stoic expression will make Alice not enjoy bullying him.
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** Bob's face movements are literally limited by something, so he appears expressionless. He may have to resort to ThatMakesMeFeelAngry if someone really isn't getting the point that he can feel.
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* '''Subverted''': ???

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* '''Subverted''': ???Bob is just as emotionless as his expression implies.



* '''Lampshaded''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???"I never thought such a stoic guy would be so emotional."
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'''Basic Trope''': A character's facial expression doesn't indicate how emotional they are.
* '''Straight''': Bob is normally stoic even while being bullied by Alice, but he eventually [[RageBreakingPoint shows]] [[TenderTears that he actually is affected emotionally]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob looks like an EmptyShell, but is one of the most emotional members of the cast.
* '''Downplayed''': ???
* '''Justified''': Bob believes keeping a stoic expression will make Alice not enjoy bullying him.
* '''Inverted''': Bob always shows exactly what emotion he feels on his face.
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Bob is not TheStoic
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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%%* '''Implied:''': ???
%%* '''Deconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Reconstructed''': ???
%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???

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