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* '''Exaggerated''': Norman hates Kyle to the point of being willing to kill him, but after Kyle saved him from falling into the fiery abyss, he begrudgingly thanks him while [[HiddenHeartOfGold warning him that he will kill him if he tells anyone that he said that]].

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Norman hates Kyle to the point of being willing to kill him, but after Kyle saved him from falling into the fiery abyss, he begrudgingly thanks him while [[HiddenHeartOfGold warning him that he will kill him if he tells anyone that he said that]].that]].
** Norman gives Kyle a large stack of bills, while shoving him to the ground.
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** Normie is too young to understand the tertiary aspects of the situation, but mommy said he should say thank you to Kyle.

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* '''Averted''':
** [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life and lets him know it]].
* '''Enforced''': "The audience doesn't like Norman's ingratitude. Let's change that a little bit."
* '''Lampshaded''':
-->'''Kyle''': "Nice to see you're showing some gratitude as expected."

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* '''Averted''':
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'''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life and lets him know it]].
* '''Enforced''': "The audience doesn't like Norman's ingratitude. Let's change that "I want Norman to show gratitude, but still remain a little bit.jerk to Kyle."
* '''Lampshaded''':
-->'''Kyle''': "Nice to see you're showing some
'''Lampshaded''': "I guess a half-hearted gratitude as expected.is better than no gratitude."



* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': "It's about time the writer gives Norman some human qualities!"

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* '''Discussed''': ???
'''Discussed''':
-->'''Heather:''' You thanked Kyle? You hated him.\\
'''Norman:''' I still do. I felt he deserves my gratitude whether I like it or not.
* '''Conversed''': "It's about time the writer gives "So Norman some human qualities!"thanked Kyle, but still hates him. Does this mean they're gonna be friends by the end of the season?"
* '''Implied''': Norman gives a respectful nod to Kyle for helping him.
* '''Played For Laughs''':
-->'''Norman:''' "Kyle, one more thing... [[CannotSpitItOut thhhhh.... thhhhh...]]"\\
'''Kyle:''' Thank you?\\
'''Norman:''' Stop interrupting me! Thhh... Thhh... Thhhhhhhh... Thank... you..."\\
'''Kyle:''' You're welcome, buddy.\\
'''Norman:''' Don't call me buddy!



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** Norman politely informs Kyle that [[UnwantedRescue his help was not appreciated.]]



* '''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life and lets him know it]].

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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
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[[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life and lets him know it]].

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* '''Inverted''': Norman doesn't show any gratitude to Kyle, but deep down feels guilty about it.

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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
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Norman doesn't show any gratitude to Kyle, but deep down feels guilty about it.it.
** After Norman shows his gratitude, Kyle refuses to respond, or does so begrudgingly. Most likely with IWasJustPassingThrough thrown in.

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** Norman is a {{jerkass}}, but he knows [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold when it's appropriate to show gratitude]], even if it's geared towards someone they personally hate.
** Norman is too arrogant to thank people, but when he did, it hurts his pride.

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** Norman is a {{jerkass}}, but he knows [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold when it's appropriate customary to show gratitude]], even if gratitude, but when it's geared towards someone they he personally hate.
hates, it can be difficult for him.
** Norman is too arrogant to thank people, people he considers inferior to him, but when he did, does, it hurts his pride.pride.
** Norman is a {{Jerkass}} who feels that thanking someone is a sign of weakness, but his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold heart of gold got in the way.]]



-->'''Norman''': Oh, and Kyle... I would like to... Beat the crap out of you for rescuing me!"

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-->'''Norman''': Oh, and Kyle... I would like to... Beat to say... I would like to beat the crap out of you for rescuing me!"
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* '''Enforced''': "The audience doesn't like the Norman's ingratitude. Let's change that a little bit."

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* '''Enforced''': "The audience doesn't like the Norman's ingratitude. Let's change that a little bit."
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* '''Defied''': Norman realizes that he doesn't owe any gratitude to Kyle, he might as well doesn't have to.

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* '''Defied''': Norman realizes that if he doesn't feel the need to owe any gratitude to Kyle, he might as well doesn't have to.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Norman is not very fond of Kyle, but after Kyle pushes him out of the way of an oncoming bicycle, casually says thanks.
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* '''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life]].

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* '''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life]].life and lets him know it]].
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'''Basic Trope''': A character thanks another character, although grudgingly.
*'''Straight''': [[TheRival Norman]] hates [[TheHero Kyle]], but after Kyle saved him from falling to his death, Norman reluctantly thanks him.
*'''Exaggerated''': Norman hates Kyle to the point of being willing to kill him, but after Kyle saved him from falling into the fiery abyss, he begrudgingly thanks him while [[HiddenHeartOfGold warning him that he will kill him if he tells anyone that he said that]].
*'''Downplayed''': ???
*'''Justified''':
** Norman is a {{jerkass}}, but he knows [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold when it's appropriate to show gratitude]], even if it's geared towards someone they personally hate.
** Norman is too arrogant to thank people, but when he did, it hurts his pride.
*'''Inverted''': Norman doesn't show any gratitude to Kyle, but deep down feels guilty about it.
*'''Subverted''':
-->'''Norman''': Oh, and Kyle... I would like to... Beat the crap out of you for rescuing me!"
*'''Double Subverted''':
-->'''Norman''': "...but still...thanks."
*'''Parodied''': ???
*'''Zig Zagged''': ???
*'''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life]].
*'''Enforced''': "The audience doesn't like the Norman's ingratitude. Let's change that a little bit."
*'''Lampshaded''':
-->'''Kyle''': "Nice to see you're showing some gratitude as expected."
*'''Invoked''': ???
*'''Exploited''': ???
*'''Defied''': Norman realizes that he doesn't owe any gratitude to Kyle, he might as well doesn't have to.
*'''Discussed''': ???
*'''Conversed''': "It's about time the writer gives Norman some human qualities!"
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