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** Katie and Gary put aside their differences and turn on Bob -- and Bob responds with a show of force that makes them both back down and behave themselves.
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** Katie and Gary put aside their differences and turn on Bob -- and Bob responds [[ThreateningMediator with a show of force that makes them both back down and behave themselves.themselves]].
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** Katie and Gary are both hell-bent on seeing their conflict as an WithUsOrAgainst situation, and are angry at Bob for not only refusing to pick a side, but even implying that a compromise could be worked out.
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** Katie and Gary are both hell-bent on seeing their conflict as an WithUsOrAgainst WithUsOrAgainstUs situation, and are angry at Bob for not only refusing to pick a side, but even implying that a compromise could be worked out.
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** Katie and Gary are both hell-bent on seeing their conflict as an WithUsOrAgainst situation, and are angry at Bob for not only refusing to pick a side, but even implying that a compromise could be worked out.
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** Katie and Gary put aside their differences and turn on Bob -- and Bob responds with a show of force that makes them both back down and behave themselves.
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* '''Conversed''': "So the writers are teaching us that [[FamilyUnfriendlyAesop being the peacemaker will backfire?]]"
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* '''Conversed''': "So the writers are teaching us that [[FamilyUnfriendlyAesop being the peacemaker will backfire?]]"backfire?"
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* '''Inverted''': Bob stirs up conflict between Katie and Gary, only to receive loving hugs from the two.
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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
** Bob stirs up conflict between Katie and Gary, only to receive loving hugs from thetwo.two.
** [[ThreateningMediator Bob threatens to kill Katie and Gary if they don't stop bickering]]. Overall, this gains better results than just negotiating.
** Bob stirs up conflict between Katie and Gary, only to receive loving hugs from the
** [[ThreateningMediator Bob threatens to kill Katie and Gary if they don't stop bickering]]. Overall, this gains better results than just negotiating.
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** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe is a nuisance who always get involved with their issues]].
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** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe [[UnwantedAssistance is a nuisance who always get involved with their issues]].
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** Bob, knowing that attempting to stop Katie and Gary's argument would end badly, keeps a safe distance while [[PassThePopcorn lighting up]] [[SmokingHotSex a cigarette]].
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** Bob, knowing that attempting to stop Katie and Gary's argument would end badly, keeps a safe distance while [[PassThePopcorn lighting up]] [[SmokingHotSex a cigarette]].
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** Alternatively, Bob decides enough is enough, and [[OmnicidalNeutral kills both Katie and Gary.]] Bonus points if they were in the middle of another argument.
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** Katie and Gary are too caught up in their anger toward the each other to listen to Bob.
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** After being abused by Katie and Gary for getting in between their argument, Bob [[DespairEventHorizon loses his peacemaking attitude]] and becomes a hardened unpleasant individual who is far worse than Katie and Gary.
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** After being abused by Katie and Gary for getting in between their argument, Bob [[DespairEventHorizon loses his peacemaking attitude]] decides that he had enough and becomes a hardened unpleasant individual who is far worse than Katie and Gary.[[ScrewThisImOuttaHere abandons them]].
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* '''Exploited''': ???
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* '''Exploited''': ???Bob can easily take the worst Katie and Gary can do to him. He deliberately directs their anger towards him so that they won't hurt themselves before they cool down.
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* '''Defied''': Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for getting them to stop arguing, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's advice.
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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
** Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for getting them to stop arguing, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob'sadvice.advice.
** Bob decides not to butt in their arguments believing that this trope will be in effect.
** Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for getting them to stop arguing, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's
** Bob decides not to butt in their arguments believing that this trope will be in effect.
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* '''Parodied''': ???
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* '''Parodied''': ???Katie is the main heroine while Gary is the main villain. Bob, the neutral guy, seeks to have them make a truce. Katie and Gary [[FelonyMisdemeanor treat this as though it was the worst thing to ever happen]]. They both forged a [[EnemyMine temporary alliance]] to destroy the "bigger threat" in Bob.
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* '''Conversed''': ???
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* '''Conversed''': ???"So the writers are teaching us that [[FamilyUnfriendlyAesop being the peacemaker will backfire?]]"
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'''Basic Trope''': Where two characters put aside their differences in abusing another who tries to mediate between the two.
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'''Basic Trope''': Where two Two characters put aside their differences in abusing another who tries to mediate between the two.
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* '''Downplayed''': Bob tries to end Katie and Gary bickering, only for them to tell him to stay out of their business.
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* '''Downplayed''': Bob tries to end Katie and Gary Gary's bickering, only for them to tell him to stay out of their business.
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* '''Defied''': Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for mediating, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's advice.
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* '''Defied''': Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for mediating, getting them to stop arguing, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's advice.
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* '''Enforced''': "I'm tired of mediators always making peace. I'm gonna show everyone [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished there's a consequence in getting involved in conflict]]."
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* '''Enforced''': "I'm tired of mediators always making peace. I'm gonna show everyone [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished there's a consequence there are consequences in getting involved in conflict]]."
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** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe is a nuisance in their issues]].
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** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe is a nuisance in who always get involved with their issues]].
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'''Basic Trope''': Where two characters put aside their differences in abusing another who tries to mediate between the two.
*'''Straight''': Bob tries to stop Katie and Gary from arguing, but the two reconciled by abusing Bob.
*'''Exaggerated''': Bob tries to stop Katie and Gary from nearly killing each other, but this causes them to reconcile and make Bob's life a living hell.
*'''Downplayed''': Bob tries to end Katie and Gary bickering, only for them to tell him to stay out of their business.
*'''Justified''':
** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe is a nuisance in their issues]].
** Katie and Gary are equally {{Jerkass}}es who particularly don't like {{Nice Guy}}s like Bob.
*'''Inverted''': Bob stirs up conflict between Katie and Gary, only to receive loving hugs from the two.
*'''Subverted''': It were to look like Bob were to get abused by Katie and Gary, but they relent and thanked him for bringing them together.
*'''Double Subverted''': Just right before they throttle him just to make sure he doesn't get involved in their arguments ever again.
*'''Parodied''': ???
*'''Zig Zagged''': ???
*'''Averted''': Bob manages to bring Katie and Gary in common ground without getting himself beaten for it.
*'''Enforced''': "I'm tired of mediators always making peace. I'm gonna show everyone [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished there's a consequence in getting involved in conflict]]."
*'''Lampshaded''': "So after I tried to bring you guys together, I get this?!"
*'''Invoked''': Katie and Gary knew Bob would always get in between their arguments, so they come up with a plan to get rid of him.
*'''Exploited''': ???
*'''Defied''': Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for mediating, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's advice.
*'''Discussed''': "Note to self: Never get involve in arguments."
*'''Conversed''': ???
*'''Deconstructed''':
** After being abused by Katie and Gary for getting in between their argument, Bob [[DespairEventHorizon loses his peacemaking attitude]] and becomes a hardened unpleasant individual who is far worse than Katie and Gary.
** In light of their new-found friendship, Katie and Gary decide to mistreat not only Bob, but also everyone else around them.
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%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
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*'''Straight''': Bob tries to stop Katie and Gary from arguing, but the two reconciled by abusing Bob.
*'''Exaggerated''': Bob tries to stop Katie and Gary from nearly killing each other, but this causes them to reconcile and make Bob's life a living hell.
*'''Downplayed''': Bob tries to end Katie and Gary bickering, only for them to tell him to stay out of their business.
*'''Justified''':
** Katie and Gary feel that Bob [[StopHelpingMe is a nuisance in their issues]].
** Katie and Gary are equally {{Jerkass}}es who particularly don't like {{Nice Guy}}s like Bob.
*'''Inverted''': Bob stirs up conflict between Katie and Gary, only to receive loving hugs from the two.
*'''Subverted''': It were to look like Bob were to get abused by Katie and Gary, but they relent and thanked him for bringing them together.
*'''Double Subverted''': Just right before they throttle him just to make sure he doesn't get involved in their arguments ever again.
*'''Parodied''': ???
*'''Zig Zagged''': ???
*'''Averted''': Bob manages to bring Katie and Gary in common ground without getting himself beaten for it.
*'''Enforced''': "I'm tired of mediators always making peace. I'm gonna show everyone [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished there's a consequence in getting involved in conflict]]."
*'''Lampshaded''': "So after I tried to bring you guys together, I get this?!"
*'''Invoked''': Katie and Gary knew Bob would always get in between their arguments, so they come up with a plan to get rid of him.
*'''Exploited''': ???
*'''Defied''': Katie and Gary find it ridiculous in lashing out on Bob for mediating, so they decide to get along and take heed to Bob's advice.
*'''Discussed''': "Note to self: Never get involve in arguments."
*'''Conversed''': ???
*'''Deconstructed''':
** After being abused by Katie and Gary for getting in between their argument, Bob [[DespairEventHorizon loses his peacemaking attitude]] and becomes a hardened unpleasant individual who is far worse than Katie and Gary.
** In light of their new-found friendship, Katie and Gary decide to mistreat not only Bob, but also everyone else around them.
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