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* '''Enforced''': "We need to take our DysfunctionalFamily UpToEleven for this ChristmasEpisode!"

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* '''Enforced''': "We need to take our DysfunctionalFamily UpToEleven up to eleven for this ChristmasEpisode!"

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'''Basic Trope''': A DysfunctionalFamily dinner
* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob have their relatives over for Thanksgiving. At the provocation of ObnoxiousInLaws, a CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate ensues.
* '''Exaggerated''': Aunt Harriet gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on her head]], Cousin Karl announces his engagement to GirlOfTheWeek [[WhatDoesHeSeeInHer Darla]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.

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'''Basic Trope''': A DysfunctionalFamily dinner
dinner.
* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob have their relatives over for Thanksgiving. At the provocation of ObnoxiousInLaws, a CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate CavemenVsAstronautsDebate ensues.
* '''Exaggerated''': Aunt Harriet gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on her head]], Cousin Karl announces his engagement to GirlOfTheWeek [[WhatDoesHeSeeInHer [[WhatDoesSheSeeInHim Darla]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.



* '''Parodied''': The dinner party winds up resembling something more along the lines of a WildTeenParty.
* '''Zig Zagged''': AliceAndBob go in, expecting a massive headache and free for all at the holiday dinner. However, everyone is behaving diplomatically and tactfully avoiding arguments. After a while, it becomes clear that they're all [[StepfordSmiler pasting on a smile to avoid or forestall the inevitable]]. Then Uncle Bob has had a bit too much alcohol and brings up religion, politics, or both. Cousin Karl tries to divert the conversation, but then Aunt Harriet insults Karl's girlfriend, and it all goes to hell after that.

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* '''Parodied''': The dinner party winds up resembling something more along the lines of like a WildTeenParty.
* '''Zig Zagged''': '''Zig-Zagged''': AliceAndBob go in, expecting a massive headache and free for all free-for-all at the holiday dinner. However, everyone is behaving diplomatically and tactfully avoiding arguments. After a while, it becomes clear that they're all [[StepfordSmiler pasting on a smile to avoid or forestall the inevitable]]. Then Uncle Bob has had a bit too much alcohol and brings up religion, politics, or both. Cousin Karl tries to divert the conversation, but then Aunt Harriet insults Karl's girlfriend, and it all goes to hell after that.



* '''Invoked''': AliceAndBob have relatives that are...troublesome and/or have grudges against one another.
* '''Exploited''': AliceAndBob know full-well the family's full of crap, and they want nothing to do with them. So they start the fight at dinner, hoping that they'll [[PersonaNonGrata never be invited back]].
* '''Defied''':

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* '''Invoked''': AliceAndBob have relatives that are...who are ... troublesome and/or have grudges against one another.
* '''Exploited''': AliceAndBob know full-well full well the family's full of crap, and they want nothing to do with them. So they start the fight at dinner, hoping that they'll [[PersonaNonGrata never be invited back]].
* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':



* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[ThickerThanWater blood]], but do we have to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]

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* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[ThickerThanWater blood]], but do we have to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...trouble ... and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]pie!]]"



* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get seriously hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail, or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.

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* '''Played For for Drama''': Someone's feelings get seriously hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail, or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that. that.
* '''Played for Laughs''': CringeComedy
* '''Implied''': The party proper isn't shown, but afterwards, AliceAndBob just say "Thank God ''that's'' over" to each other.



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* '''Downplayed''': No actual bickering, but definitely some bad vibes in the air and a few StealthInsults exchanged.

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* '''Downplayed''': No actual bickering, but definitely some bad vibes in the air and a few StealthInsults {{Stealth Insult}}s exchanged.



* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail, or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' seriously hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail, or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.



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* '''Downplayed''': No actual bickering, but definitely some bad vibes in the air.

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* '''Downplayed''': No actual bickering, but definitely some bad vibes in the air.air and a few StealthInsults exchanged.


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** The family moved far away from each other so they don't have to interact. Only on times like Thankgiving and Christmas do they reluctantly gather.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Aunt Harriet gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on his head]], Cousin Karl announces his engagement to GirlOfTheWeek [[WhatDoesHeSeeInHer Darla]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Aunt Harriet gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on his her head]], Cousin Karl announces his engagement to GirlOfTheWeek [[WhatDoesHeSeeInHer Darla]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.



** The family members have personal grudges (such as the aftermath of a very messy ToiletSeatDivorce)

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** The family members have personal grudges (such grudges, such as the aftermath of a very messy ToiletSeatDivorce)divorce.



* '''Subverted''': See "Downplayed"
* '''Double Subverted''': And then to lighten the mood, CousinOliver starts a FoodFight.

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* '''Subverted''': See "Downplayed"
An argument seems to be brewing, but the family takes steps to defuse the conflict.
* '''Double Subverted''': And But then to lighten the mood, CousinOliver starts a FoodFight.throws in some insults, bringing the tension to the boiling point.



* '''Averted''': The Tropers don't host or attend a Thanksgiving dinner.

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* '''Averted''': The Tropers don't host or attend a Thanksgiving dinner.get along decently with their family.



* '''Exploited''': AliceAndBob know full-well the family's full of crap, and they want nothing to do with them. So they ''start'' the fight at dinner, hoping that they'll [[PersonaNonGrata never be invited back]].
* '''Defied''': AliceAndBob decide not to have a big-to-do Thanksgiving dinner for just this reason.
** AliceAndBob say "screw it," make some excuse about stomach flu, stay at home, and [[PekingDuckChristmas order Chinese]]
* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[ThickerThanWater blood]], but do we ''have'' to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]

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* '''Exploited''': AliceAndBob know full-well the family's full of crap, and they want nothing to do with them. So they ''start'' start the fight at dinner, hoping that they'll [[PersonaNonGrata never be invited back]].
* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
**
AliceAndBob decide not to have a big-to-do Thanksgiving dinner for just this reason.
** AliceAndBob say "screw it," make some excuse about stomach flu, stay at home, and [[PekingDuckChristmas order Chinese]]
Chinese]].
* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[ThickerThanWater blood]], but do we ''have'' have to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]



* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail...or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail...jail, or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???AliceAndBob go in, expecting a massive headache and free for all at the holiday dinner. However, everyone is behaving diplomatically and tactfully avoiding arguments. After a while, it becomes clear that they're all [[StepfordSmiler pasting on a smile to avoid or forestall the inevitable]]. Then Uncle Bob has had a bit too much alcohol and brings up religion, politics, or both. Cousin Karl tries to divert the conversation, but then Aunt Harriet insults Karl's girlfriend, and it all goes to hell after that.



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

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* '''Exploited''': ???AliceAndBob know full-well the family's full of crap, and they want nothing to do with them. So they ''start'' the fight at dinner, hoping that they'll [[PersonaNonGrata never be invited back]].



** AliceAndBob say "screw it," make some excuse about stomach flu, stay at home, and [[PekingDuckChristmas order Chinese]]



* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt. It turns violent, causing the cops to show up. Someone ends up in the hospital, jail...or the [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs jail's hospital ward]], and the family members refuse to speak to one another after that.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Uncle Henry gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on his head]], Cousin Caroline announces her engagement to [[GirlOfTheWeek boyfriend-of-the-month]] [[WhatDoesSheSeeInHim David]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Uncle Henry Aunt Harriet gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on his head]], Cousin Caroline Karl announces her his engagement to [[GirlOfTheWeek boyfriend-of-the-month]] [[WhatDoesSheSeeInHim David]], GirlOfTheWeek [[WhatDoesHeSeeInHer Darla]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A DysfunctionalFamily dinner
* '''Played Straight''': AliceAndBob have their relatives over for Thanksgiving. At the provocation of ObnoxiousInLaws, a CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate ensues.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A DysfunctionalFamily dinner
* '''Played Straight''': '''Straight''': AliceAndBob have their relatives over for Thanksgiving. At the provocation of ObnoxiousInLaws, a CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate ensues.



* '''Inverted''': The Tropers are better behaved at Thanksgiving Dinner than any other time of the year.
* '''Justified''': Conflict ensues when a DysfunctionalFamily or BigScrewedUpFamily gets together like that.

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* '''Inverted''': The Tropers are better behaved at Thanksgiving Dinner than any other time of the year.
* '''Justified''':
'''Justified''':
**
Conflict ensues when a DysfunctionalFamily or BigScrewedUpFamily gets together like that.



* '''Inverted''': The Tropers are better behaved at Thanksgiving Dinner than any other time of the year.



* '''Double Subverted''': And then to lighten the mood, CousinOliver starts a FoodFight.
* '''Deconstructed''':
* '''Reconstructed''':
* '''Parodied''': The dinner party winds up resembling something more along the lines of a WildTeenParty.

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* '''Double Subverted''': And then to lighten the mood, CousinOliver starts a FoodFight.
* '''Deconstructed''':
* '''Reconstructed''':
FoodFight.
* '''Parodied''': The dinner party winds up resembling something more along the lines of a WildTeenParty. WildTeenParty.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': The Tropers don't host or attend a Thanksgiving dinner.
* '''Enforced''': "We need to take our DysfunctionalFamily UpToEleven for this ChristmasEpisode!"



* '''Averted''': See "Inverted"
** The Tropers don't host or attend a Thanksgiving dinner.
* '''Enforced''': "We need to take our DysfunctionalFamily UpToEleven for this HolidayEpisode!"



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



* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[BloodIsThicker blood]], but do we ''have'' to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]

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* '''Discussed''': "I know they're [[BloodIsThicker [[ThickerThanWater blood]], but do we ''have'' to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]



* '''Played For Laughs''': Almost always is.
* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt.

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* '''Played For Laughs''': Almost always is.
* '''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt.
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*'''Basic Trope''': A DysfunctionalFamily dinner
*'''Played Straight''': AliceAndBob have their relatives over for Thanksgiving. At the provocation of ObnoxiousInLaws, a CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate ensues.
*'''Exaggerated''': Uncle Henry gets drunk and [[LampshadeWearing puts a lampshade on his head]], Cousin Caroline announces her engagement to [[GirlOfTheWeek boyfriend-of-the-month]] [[WhatDoesSheSeeInHim David]], and a FoodFight ensues, all before the turkey is brought to the table.
*'''Downplayed''': No actual bickering, but definitely some bad vibes in the air.
*'''Inverted''': The Tropers are better behaved at Thanksgiving Dinner than any other time of the year.
*'''Justified''': Conflict ensues when a DysfunctionalFamily or BigScrewedUpFamily gets together like that.
** The family members have personal grudges (such as the aftermath of a very messy ToiletSeatDivorce)
*'''Subverted''': See "Downplayed"
*'''Double Subverted''': And then to lighten the mood, CousinOliver starts a FoodFight.
*'''Deconstructed''':
*'''Reconstructed''':
*'''Parodied''': The dinner party winds up resembling something more along the lines of a WildTeenParty.
*'''Lampshaded''': "No, Alice, we can't do a big Thanksgiving dinner this year. [[NoodleIncident Remember what happened last time?]]"
*'''Averted''': See "Inverted"
** The Tropers don't host or attend a Thanksgiving dinner.
*'''Enforced''': "We need to take our DysfunctionalFamily UpToEleven for this HolidayEpisode!"
*'''Invoked''': AliceAndBob have relatives that are...troublesome and/or have grudges against one another.
*'''Defied''': AliceAndBob decide not to have a big-to-do Thanksgiving dinner for just this reason.
*'''Discussed''': "I know they're [[BloodIsThicker blood]], but do we ''have'' to invite them? All they do is cause trouble...and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eat all the pie!]]
*'''Conversed''': "Ugh, family. CantLiveWithThemCantLiveWithoutThem."
*'''Played For Laughs''': Almost always is.
*'''Played For Drama''': Someone's feelings get ''seriously'' hurt.

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