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** Dave, Bob's brother, beats Alice up for not only for unleashing a HumiliationConga on him, but for ''actively looking for reasons to do so''. He [[DisproportionateRetribution then publicly executes Alice via]] TornByTheMob so that anyone who tries to invoke this trope will know the consequences of doing so.

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** Dave, Dracone, Bob's brother, beats Alice up for not only for unleashing a HumiliationConga on him, but for ''actively looking for reasons to do so''. He [[DisproportionateRetribution then publicly executes Alice via]] TornByTheMob TornApartByTheMob so that anyone who tries to invoke this trope will know the consequences of doing so.

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-->'''Bob''': You're really reaching, aren't you?

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-->'''Bob''': You're Wow, talk about reaching. You really reaching, aren't you?are one sick fuck.



* '''Defied''': Bob [[WhatTheHellHero calls Alice out on her hypocritical worldview]].

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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Bob [[WhatTheHellHero calls Alice out on her hypocritical worldview]].worldview]].
** Dave, Bob's brother, beats Alice up for not only for unleashing a HumiliationConga on him, but for ''actively looking for reasons to do so''. He [[DisproportionateRetribution then publicly executes Alice via]] TornByTheMob so that anyone who tries to invoke this trope will know the consequences of doing so.
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* '''Reconstructed''': But then Alice feels so horrible about it that she stops the humiliation midway and decides to resume waiting for him to screw up.

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* '''Reconstructed''': But then Alice feels so horrible about it that she stops the humiliation midway and decides to resume waiting for him to screw up.up.
* '''Played for Drama''': Alice finally seizes on a reason to hurt Bob, except that it's a flimsy reason and her actions go well into DisproportionateRetribution. Bob is left emotionally broken, and all of Alice's friends yell at her before ostracizing her.

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

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* '''Invoked''': ???
Alice confesses to [[TheCorrupter Charlie]] that she hates Bob but she won't do anything to him because there isn't a good reason. Charlie responds, "Well, just wait until you ''find'' a reason."
* '''Exploited''': ???Bob gauges Alice's level of tolerance and annoys her by approaching her limit without ever reaching it just to spite her.



* '''Deconstructed''': ???

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* '''Deconstructed''': ???It doesn't take long before Alice just decides unleash a HumiliationConga on Bob while knowing she doesn't have good reason.
* '''Reconstructed''': But then Alice feels so horrible about it that she stops the humiliation midway and decides to resume waiting for him to screw up.

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* '''Defied''':
** “FUCK YOU ALICE! YOU were the one who viciously attacked me! [[NeverMyFault It’s not my fault I did something wrong!]] [[InnocentlyInsensitive I didn’t even know about it you]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!]]
** Bob [[WhatTheHellHero calls Alice out on her hypocritical worldview]].

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* '''Defied''':
** “FUCK YOU ALICE! YOU were the one who viciously attacked me! [[NeverMyFault It’s not my fault I did something wrong!]] [[InnocentlyInsensitive I didn’t even know about it you]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!]]
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'''Defied''': Bob [[WhatTheHellHero calls Alice out on her hypocritical worldview]].

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* '''Straight''':
** Alice hopes Bob will do something stupid or unkind so that she can feel justified in unleashing a HumiliationConga on him.
** Alice watches Bob [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally offend Charlie]] and uses it as an excuse to assault Bob.

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* '''Straight''':
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'''Straight''': Alice hopes Bob will do something stupid or unkind so that she can feel justified in unleashing a HumiliationConga on him.
** Alice watches Bob [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally offend Charlie]] and uses it as an excuse to assault Bob.
him.



* '''Averted''':
** Alice just does what she feels like without looking for an excuse.
** [[CompleteMonster Alice assaulted Bob for no reason]] [[JerkAss and couldn’t give less of a shit on what he did.]]

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* '''Averted''':
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'''Averted''': Alice just does what she feels like without looking for an excuse.
** [[CompleteMonster Alice assaulted Bob for no reason]] [[JerkAss and couldn’t give less of a shit on what he did.]]
excuse.



* '''Deconstructed''':
** If Alice commits [[DisproportionateRetribution a very nasty atrocity against Bob for a petty reason]], that means A. She [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome will get charged for physical assault and/or gets arrested]]. B. Her reputation will get ruined and she will become {{hated by all}}. C. It will give people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]] if [[HypoCrite it’s okay to inflict]] {{disproportionate retribution}} [[HypoCrite on people who did something wrong]].
** [[FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse Dog Kicking Excuse is No Excuse]]
* '''Played For Drama''': Alice assaults Bob after she saw him bully someone. She goes so far with the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating]], she [[MoralEventHorizon kills him]]. Alice [[HeelRealization immediately realizes what she did]] and tried to [[TheAtoner atone for her actions]]. Despite her remorse, [[ReformedButRejected the characters end up hating her forever]] and she is '''[[AvertedTrope NOT]]''' [[EasilyForgiven forgiven for her actions whatsoever no matter what she does.]]

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* '''Deconstructed''':
** If Alice commits [[DisproportionateRetribution a very nasty atrocity against Bob for a petty reason]], that means A. She [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome will get charged for physical assault and/or gets arrested]]. B. Her reputation will get ruined and she will become {{hated by all}}. C. It will give people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]] if [[HypoCrite it’s okay to inflict]] {{disproportionate retribution}} [[HypoCrite on people who did something wrong]].
** [[FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse Dog Kicking Excuse is No Excuse]]
* '''Played For Drama''': Alice assaults Bob after she saw him bully someone. She goes so far with the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating]], she [[MoralEventHorizon kills him]]. Alice [[HeelRealization immediately realizes what she did]] and tried to [[TheAtoner atone for her actions]]. Despite her remorse, [[ReformedButRejected the characters end up hating her forever]] and she is '''[[AvertedTrope NOT]]''' [[EasilyForgiven forgiven for her actions whatsoever no matter what she does.]]
'''Deconstructed''': ???

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* '''Defied''': “FUCK YOU ALICE! YOU were the one who viciously attacked me! [[NeverMyFault It’s not my fault I did something wrong!]] [[InnocentlyInsensitive I didn’t even know about it you]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!]]

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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“FUCK YOU ALICE! YOU were the one who viciously attacked me! [[NeverMyFault It’s not my fault I did something wrong!]] [[InnocentlyInsensitive I didn’t even know about it you]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!]]BITCH!]]
** Bob [[WhatTheHellHero calls Alice out on her hypocritical worldview]].



* '''Deconstructed''': If Alice does [[DisproportionateRetribution a very nasty atrocity to Bob for a petty reason]], that means A. She [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome will get her reputation ruined.]] B. It will give people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]] if [[HypoCrite it’s okay to inflict]] {{disproportionate retribution}} [[HypoCrite on people who did something wrong]].

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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Deconstructed''':
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If Alice does commits [[DisproportionateRetribution a very nasty atrocity to against Bob for a petty reason]], that means A. She [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome will get her charged for physical assault and/or gets arrested]]. B. Her reputation ruined.]] B. will get ruined and she will become {{hated by all}}. C. It will give people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]] if [[HypoCrite it’s okay to inflict]] {{disproportionate retribution}} [[HypoCrite on people who did something wrong]].wrong]].
** [[FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse Dog Kicking Excuse is No Excuse]]
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** Alice assaults Bob after she saw him bully someone.

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** Alice assaults watches Bob after she saw him bully someone.[[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally offend Charlie]] and uses it as an excuse to assault Bob.

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** Alice assaults Bob after she saw him bully someone.



* '''Played For Drama''': ???

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* '''Played For Drama''': ???Alice assaults Bob after she saw him bully someone. She goes so far with the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating]], she [[MoralEventHorizon kills him]]. Alice [[HeelRealization immediately realizes what she did]] and tried to [[TheAtoner atone for her actions]]. Despite her remorse, [[ReformedButRejected the characters end up hating her forever]] and she is '''[[AvertedTrope NOT]]''' [[EasilyForgiven forgiven for her actions whatsoever no matter what she does.]]

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* '''Straight''': Alice hopes Bob will do something stupid or unkind so that she can feel justified in unleashing a HumiliationConga on him.

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* '''Straight''': '''Straight''':
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Alice hopes Bob will do something stupid or unkind so that she can feel justified in unleashing a HumiliationConga on him.



* '''Defied''': “FUCK YOU ALICE!

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* '''Defied''': “FUCK YOU ALICE!ALICE! YOU were the one who viciously attacked me! [[NeverMyFault It’s not my fault I did something wrong!]] [[InnocentlyInsensitive I didn’t even know about it you]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch BITCH!]]

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* '''Averted''': Alice just does what she feels like without looking for an excuse.

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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
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Alice just does what she feels like without looking for an excuse. excuse.
** [[CompleteMonster Alice assaulted Bob for no reason]] [[JerkAss and couldn’t give less of a shit on what he did.]]



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

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* '''Defied''': ???“FUCK YOU ALICE!



* '''Deconstructed''': If Alice does [[DisproportionateRetribution something very nasty/atrocious to Bob for a petty reason]], this gives people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]].

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* '''Deconstructed''': If Alice does [[DisproportionateRetribution something a very nasty/atrocious nasty atrocity to Bob for a petty reason]], this gives that means A. She [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome will get her reputation ruined.]] B. It will give people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]].Alice]] if [[HypoCrite it’s okay to inflict]] {{disproportionate retribution}} [[HypoCrite on people who did something wrong]].
* '''Played For Drama''': ???
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* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Conversed''': ??????
* '''Deconstructed''': If Alice does [[DisproportionateRetribution something very nasty/atrocious to Bob for a petty reason]], this gives people [[PayEvilUntoEvil an excuse to hurt Alice]].

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* '''Downplayed''': Alice hopes Bob will do or say something stupid or unkind so she can feel justified in tripping him.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Alice hopes Bob will do or say something stupid or unkind so she can feel justified in tripping him. him.
** Alice only uses gentle kicks to train Mr. Woof out of bad behavior.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice spends every second of her waking hours watching Bob for anything he does wrong so she can justify her view that humans are jerks and bring about TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt. May involve some kind of ForbiddenFruit.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice spends every second of her waking hours ([[TheSleepless and she never sleeps]]) watching Bob for anything he does wrong so she can justify her view that humans are jerks and bring about TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt. May involve some kind of ForbiddenFruit.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice spends every second of her waking hours watching Bob for anything he does wrong so she can justify her view that humans are jerks and bring about TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice spends every second of her waking hours watching Bob for anything he does wrong so she can justify her view that humans are jerks and bring about TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt. May involve some kind of ForbiddenFruit.
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-->'''Alice''': You looked at me funny when I came in.

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-->'''Alice''': You looked at me funny didn't say "Good morning, O lovely and talented one" when I came in.
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'''Basic Trope''': A person looks for an excuse to do something nasty.
* '''Straight''': Alice hopes Bob will do something stupid or unkind so that she can feel justified in unleashing a HumiliationConga on him.
* '''Exaggerated''': Alice spends every second of her waking hours watching Bob for anything he does wrong so she can justify her view that humans are jerks and bring about TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt.
* '''Downplayed''': Alice hopes Bob will do or say something stupid or unkind so she can feel justified in tripping him.
* '''Justified''': Alice wants to see herself as having standards, so she watches Bob for bad behavior so she can have an excuse for messing with him.
* '''Inverted''': Alice looks for good behavior from Dracone so she won't have to lock him up.
* '''Subverted''': Alice appears to be persecuting the innocent Bob and looking for things to get him in trouble, but then it's revealed there is evidence that Bob [[KarmaHoudini did something wrong for which he hasn't been punished]]. Alice started pursuing him after it came to light.
* '''Double Subverted''': Then it's revealed that Alice planted that evidence herself because she's been looking for an excuse to harass Bob for years.
* '''Parodied''':
-->'''Bob''': Ow! Why did you hit me?
-->'''Alice''': You looked at me funny when I came in.
-->'''Bob''': You're really reaching, aren't you?
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Alice just does what she feels like without looking for an excuse.
* '''Enforced''': The writers want to show that Alice is a hypocrite, so they have her look for small excuses to do things she wants to do anyway.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Just stay away from Alice; if she wants to trip you up, she'll find grounds to do it."
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