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* '''Straight''': Alice is seen as a bad influence and disappointment by her younger brother Bob and her family members.

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* '''Straight''': Alice is seen as a bad influence and disappointment by her younger brother Bob Bob, as well as their parents, Carol and her Charlie, and all their family members.



** Alice's parents spoiled her.
* '''Inverted''': Bob, the younger brother of Alice, is seen as the disappointment rather than Alice.

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** Alice's parents spoiled her.
{{spoiled|Brat}} [[SpoiledSweet her]].
* '''Inverted''': Bob, the younger brother of Alice, Bob is seen as the disappointment rather than Alice.



** Alice is IncorruptiblePurePureness and TheAce, but her parents, Carol and Charlie, are still disappointed with her.

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** Alice is IncorruptiblePurePureness and TheAce, but her parents, Carol and Charlie, Charlie are still disappointed with her.



** Alice's parents are disappointed because she isn't a rebellious delinquent criminal. They got excited when she got interested in computers but disappointed that she did not become TheHackette.

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** Alice's parents are disappointed because she isn't a rebellious delinquent {{delinquent|s}} criminal. They got excited when she got interested in computers but disappointed that she did not become TheHackette.TheHackette.
** [[FelonyMisdemeanor The worst thing]] [[PokeThePoodle Alice has done]] in her life is [[ShamelessFanserviceGirl go naked at home]].



* '''Exploited''': The BigBad needs Bob helpless and without support, so he gets his parents out of the way, knowing that Alice will be an inadequate substitute.

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* '''Exploited''': The BigBad Emperor Evulz, the BigBad, needs Bob helpless and without support, so he gets his parents out of the way, knowing that Alice will be an inadequate substitute.



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

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* '''Discussed''': ???
"Alice is not what I anticipated of her."
* '''Conversed''': ???"Says the bad parent."
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** Alice's parents are disappointed because she isn't a rebellious delinquent criminal. They got excited when she got interested in computers but disappointed that she did not become TheHackette.

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** Alice was spoiled by her parents.
* '''Inverted''': Bob, the younger brother of Alice, is seen as the disappointment rather than Alice.

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** Alice was Alice's parents spoiled by her parents.
her.
* '''Inverted''': Bob, the younger brother of Alice, is seen as the disappointment rather than Alice.



* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is the rebellious and careless older sister of Bob who's never there for him. But when their parents get hurt and Alice is Bob's caretaker, she genuinely steps up. Granted, she's not ''great'' at it and makes some dumb mistakes that hurt Bob, but she ''is'' trying her best, and she gradually gets the hang of it.
* '''Averted''': The older sibling is the CoolBigBro and is seen as TheAce.

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* '''Parodied''': ???
'''Parodied''':
** Alice is IncorruptiblePurePureness and TheAce, but her parents, Carol and Charlie, are still disappointed with her.
** Alice is treated as the disappointment ''because'' she's the elder child.
* '''Zig Zagged''': '''Zig-Zagged''': Alice is the rebellious and careless older sister of Bob who's never there for him. But when their parents get hurt and Alice is Bob's caretaker, she genuinely steps up. Granted, she's not ''great'' at it and makes some dumb mistakes that hurt Bob, but she ''is'' trying her best, and she gradually gets the hang of it.
* '''Averted''': The older sibling is the CoolBigBro CoolBigSis and is seen as TheAce.

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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school), so it makes sense that she would do immature things that would dissapoint her younger sibling(s).

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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school), so it makes sense that she would do immature things that would dissapoint disappoint her younger sibling(s).



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

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* '''Subverted''': ???
Alice is usually irresponsible and reckless. But when her parents get into an accident and need someone to care for Bob while they recover, she [[PromotionToParent steps up to the plate]].
* '''Double Subverted''': ??Unfortunately, she's not really prepared for such a big responsibility, and [[ParentsAsPeople flounders as she tries to care for her brother]], though she is genuinely trying.



* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is seen as a disappointment for misbehaving in school and poor decisions. On the other hand, she has good qualities of TheAce, such as getting good grades, being friendly with others, and having a few leadership positions at her school's clubs.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is seen as a disappointment the rebellious and careless older sister of Bob who's never there for misbehaving in school him. But when their parents get hurt and poor decisions. On Alice is Bob's caretaker, she genuinely steps up. Granted, she's not ''great'' at it and makes some dumb mistakes that hurt Bob, but she ''is'' trying her best, and she gradually gets the other hand, she has good qualities hang of TheAce, such as getting good grades, being friendly with others, and having a few leadership positions at her school's clubs.it.



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

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???'''Lampshaded''':
-->'''Alice:''' Look, I know I haven't always been there, and I make a mess of things, and I've pulled some stupid stunts over the years, and--\\
'''Bob:''' Sorry, are you trying to make me feel better?



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

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* '''Exploited''': ???
The BigBad needs Bob helpless and without support, so he gets his parents out of the way, knowing that Alice will be an inadequate substitute.
* '''Defied''': ???When she finds out she's going to be an older sister, the usually foolish Alice tries to clean up her act so she can set a good example.



* '''Implied''': ???

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* '''Implied''': ???Alice is TheGhost, but whenever Bob's on the phone with her, he's rolling his eyes and desperately trying to find an excuse to hang up.
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'''Basic Trope''': An older sibling doesn't meet the expectations set by his/her family members.

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'''Basic Trope''': An older sibling doesn't meet the expectations set by his/her their family members.



* '''Deconstructed''': Alice realizes that she is a disappointment, and she vows to improve herself and clean u her acts so she can be seen as an ideal sibling.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Alice realizes that she is a disappointment, and she vows to improve herself and clean u up her acts so she can be seen as an ideal sibling.




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

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Alice is seen as a disappointment for misbehaving in school and poor decisions. On the other hand, she has good qualities of TheAce, such as getting good grades, being friendly with others, and having a few leadership positions at her school's clubs.
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* '''Downplayed''': Alice isn't that bad, but still advise the neighborhood to keep their younger kids away from her.

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* '''Downplayed''': Alice isn't that bad, but her parents still advise the neighborhood to keep their younger kids away from her.

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* '''Straight''': Alice is seen as a bad influence disappointment by her younger brother Bob and her family members.
* '''Exaggerated''':
* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Straight''': Alice is seen as a bad influence and disappointment by her younger brother Bob and her family members.
* '''Exaggerated''':
'''Exaggerated''': Alice's family is convinced Alice is going to end up a criminal because she [[DisproportionateRetribution misses curfew once.]]
* '''Downplayed''': ???Alice isn't that bad, but still advise the neighborhood to keep their younger kids away from her.


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** Alice has broken the law in the past.
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* '''Averted''': ???

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* '''Averted''': ???The older sibling is the CoolBigBro and is seen as TheAce.
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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school), so it makes sense that she would be immature and make bad decisions.

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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school), so it makes sense that she would be do immature and make bad decisions.things that would dissapoint her younger sibling(s).
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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school, so it makes sense that she would be immature and make bad decisions.

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** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school, school), so it makes sense that she would be immature and make bad decisions.
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* '''Deconstructed''': ???

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* '''Deconstructed''': ???Alice realizes that she is a disappointment, and she vows to improve herself and clean u her acts so she can be seen as an ideal sibling.
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'''Basic Trope''': An older sibling doesn't meet the expectations set by his/her family members.
* '''Straight''': Alice is seen as a bad influence disappointment by her younger brother Bob and her family members.
* '''Exaggerated''':
* '''Downplayed''': ???
* '''Justified''':
** Alice is not an adult yet (still in middle school/high school, so it makes sense that she would be immature and make bad decisions.
** Alice was spoiled by her parents.
* '''Inverted''': Bob, the younger brother of Alice, is seen as the disappointment rather than Alice.
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ??
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': ???
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
* '''Implied''': ???

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