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** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym, like Flash's girlfriend [[FragileSpeedster Alicia]], Billy's son [[JackOfAllStats Clay]], and Flash and Alicia's long-time friend [[PintSizedPowerhouse Ulysses]]) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
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** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym, like Flash's girlfriend [[FragileSpeedster Alicia]], Billy's son [[JackOfAllStats Clay]], and Flash and Alicia's long-time friend friends [[CloseRangeCombatant Ulysses]], [[FightingClown Eddie]], [[CombatPragmatist Harry]], and [[PintSizedPowerhouse Ulysses]]) Pete]]) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
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*** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
*** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
*** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
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*** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Flash, Alicia, Eddie, Harry, Pete and Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
*** For Eddie, Paul props him up as the hottest thing around and appealing to Eddie's pride, managing to have the ''best'' effect on him compared to the others. This has the effect of pissing Flash, Ulysses, Harry, and Pete off.
*** For Harry, Paul tends to make him laze around and live luxuriously, even though Harry's ''always'' got work to do. This has the effect of pissing of Flash, Ulysses, Eddie, and Pete off.
*** For Pete, Paul gorges him with lots and lots of food, worsening the hell out of his bulimia, but Paul indirectly reminds Pete of [[{{Slimeball}} Tommy Sharpe]], who once raped Pete so badly that his bulimia swiftly spiraled horrifically, so worsening it even ''more'' is intolerable. This has the effect of pissing Flash, Ulysses, Eddie, Harry, and Pete himself off.
*** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia,Ulysses]], Ulysses, Eddie, Harry, Pete]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
*** For Eddie, Paul props him up as the hottest thing around and appealing to Eddie's pride, managing to have the ''best'' effect on him compared to the others. This has the effect of pissing Flash, Ulysses, Harry, and Pete off.
*** For Harry, Paul tends to make him laze around and live luxuriously, even though Harry's ''always'' got work to do. This has the effect of pissing of Flash, Ulysses, Eddie, and Pete off.
*** For Pete, Paul gorges him with lots and lots of food, worsening the hell out of his bulimia, but Paul indirectly reminds Pete of [[{{Slimeball}} Tommy Sharpe]], who once raped Pete so badly that his bulimia swiftly spiraled horrifically, so worsening it even ''more'' is intolerable. This has the effect of pissing Flash, Ulysses, Eddie, Harry, and Pete himself off.
*** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia,
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Paul's attempts at cozying up to the others are laughably pitiful:
** For Flash, Paul uses appeal to strength and inner masculinity, often bringing in other women to try and sway Flash to his side. This has the effect of pissing Alicia off.
** For Alicia, Paul compliments her looks, though he often says that TheGlassesGottaGo and other stuff like that to make her prettier and less nerdy. This has the effect of pissing Flash off.
** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
** For Flash, Paul uses appeal to strength and inner masculinity, often bringing in other women to try and sway Flash to his side. This has the effect of pissing Alicia off.
** For Alicia, Paul compliments her looks, though he often says that TheGlassesGottaGo and other stuff like that to make her prettier and less nerdy. This has the effect of pissing Flash off.
** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
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** Paul's attempts at cozying up to the others are laughably pitiful:
** *** For Flash, Paul uses appeal to strength and inner masculinity, often bringing in other women to try and sway Flash to his side. This has the effect of pissing Alicia off.
** *** For Alicia, Paul compliments her looks, though he often says that TheGlassesGottaGo and other stuff like that to make her prettier and less nerdy. This has the effect of pissing Flash off.
** *** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
** *** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy]]) off.
** Paul's attempts at cozying up to the others are laughably pitiful:
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** Paul is a literal (parodied) SatanicArchetype: a RunningGag throughout his appearances is the smell of sulfur, the smoke, the red lightning and the [[LeftTheBackgroundMusicOn suspiciously apropos Latin chanting coming from the radio]] as he tries to tempt Flash into doing things that are morally wrong but highly profitable (such as using himself as a salesman of extremely dangerous [[TheAllegedCar alleged cars]]) and everybody says things like "selling [Flash's] soul", "Flash, listen to me, I'm your agent and the DevilsAdvocate to these idiots..." and "who did you killed for Flash to get this job, Mephisto? / [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial that air conditioner fell on its own]]!"
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** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash, and due to Flash being none the wiser, is ''constantly'' falling for Paul's pressure into doing awful deeds in the name of "money".
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** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash, and due to Flash being none the wiser, is ''constantly'' falling for Paul's pressure into doing awful deeds deeds, destroy his friendships, wreck himself on the playing field and brutalize his opponents in the name of "money".
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'''Basic Trope''': A CrookedContractor but for Showbiz, who coerces celebrities with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles.
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'''Basic Trope''': A CrookedContractor but for Showbiz, who coerces celebrities with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles.The booking agent is also TheCharmer.
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* '''Enforced''': Enforced Paul is a deliberate TakeThat by the writers to Don King, Fred Specktor, ICM Partners or other infamous athlete and artist agents of real life [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed with the sleaziness turned to eleven thousand and a flimsy "only inspired from headlines" shield]].
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* '''Enforced''': Enforced Paul is a deliberate TakeThat by the writers to Don King, Fred Specktor, ICM Partners or other infamous athlete and artist agents of real life [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed with the sleaziness turned to eleven thousand and a flimsy "only inspired from headlines" shield]].
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** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash.
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** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash.Flash, and due to Flash being none the wiser, is ''constantly'' falling for Paul's pressure into doing awful deeds in the name of "money".
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* '''Enforced''': ???
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* '''Enforced''': ???Enforced Paul is a deliberate TakeThat by the writers to Don King, Fred Specktor, ICM Partners or other infamous athlete and artist agents of real life [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed with the sleaziness turned to eleven thousand and a flimsy "only inspired from headlines" shield]].
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** Paul is not beyond seriously injuring or even killing Flash to milk sympathy points [[DeadArtistsAreBetter and potential posthumous souvenir licensing profits]] (or the insurance money).
** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash.
** Paul is a ToxicFriendInfluence to Flash.
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* '''Zig-Zagged''': ???Paul's sleaziness tends to be DependingOnTheWriter.
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** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself off.
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** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself (and Flash as well) off.
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'''Basic Trope''': A talent agent who coerces celebrities with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles.
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'''Basic Trope''': A talent agent CrookedContractor but for Showbiz, who coerces celebrities with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles.
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* '''Averted''': Paul's suggestions ''never'' veer even an inch into risking Flash's personal goals and ambitions, and he's pretty damn loyal nonetheless.
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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
** Paul's suggestions ''never'' veer even an inch into risking Flash's personal goals and ambitions, and he's pretty damn loyalnonetheless.nonetheless.
** Paul isn't a talent agent; He's just a standard CrookedContractor.
** Paul's suggestions ''never'' veer even an inch into risking Flash's personal goals and ambitions, and he's pretty damn loyal
** Paul isn't a talent agent; He's just a standard CrookedContractor.
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** Paul, along with other promoters and talent agents, are strictly trained to be as professional yet as empathetic and well meaning as possible, because after one too many angry clients, they realized they really shouldn't be so greedy after all.
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Oh, of course I'm all smiles and no soul! I was built that way!"
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Oh, "[[CardCarryingVillain Oh, of course I'm all smiles and no soul! I was built that way!"way!]]"
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** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, and Coach Billy) off.
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** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, ([[BigBrotherInstinct Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, Ulysses]], and [[PapaWolf Coach Billy) Billy]]) off.
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul Dyson from "Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple (now heavyweight) champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul Dyson from "Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple (now heavyweight) champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money. The very moment Flash even loses a ''round'' (not a fight, because Flash losing a fight is pretty much considered impossible), Paul ditches Flash.
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** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]]. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, and Coach Billy) off.
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** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]].Jock]], while the rest of the gym tend to view him as EveryonesBabyBrother. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, and Coach Billy) off.
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Paul's attempts at cozying up to the others are laughably pitiful:
** For Flash, Paul uses appeal to strength and inner masculinity, often bringing in other women to try and sway Flash to his side. This has the effect of pissing Alicia off.
** For Alicia, Paul compliments her looks, though he often says that TheGlassesGottaGo and other stuff like that to make her prettier and less nerdy. This has the effect of pissing Flash off.
** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself off.
** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]]. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, and Coach Billy) off.
** For Flash, Paul uses appeal to strength and inner masculinity, often bringing in other women to try and sway Flash to his side. This has the effect of pissing Alicia off.
** For Alicia, Paul compliments her looks, though he often says that TheGlassesGottaGo and other stuff like that to make her prettier and less nerdy. This has the effect of pissing Flash off.
** For Ulysses, Paul tries to get him to either: Appeal to women (even though he's [[StraightGay surprisingly not into women, despite his mannerisms saying otherwise]]) with his PrettyBoy looks and keep the [[Music/BackstreetBoys Nick Carter]] [[NinetiesHair center part]] (despite fighting in a similar manner as ''Creator/MikeTyson'') if Paul hasn't found out about his homosexuality, or make him adopt a CampGay persona, which Ulysses feels offended by. This has the effect of pissing Ulysses himself off.
** For Clay, Paul urges him to take a SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll lifestyle, even though Clay so far has had the image of a {{Gentle|Giant}}, {{All Loving|Hero}} [[LovableJock Jock]]. This has the effect of pissing just about everyone else (Flash, Alicia, Ulysses, and Coach Billy) off.
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* '''Downplayed''': Paul does respect Flash's decisions and ambitions at heart, but he's always trying to promote a much nicer, more marketable side of Flash, something which Flash doesn't really feel comfortable doing.
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* '''Downplayed''': Paul does respect Flash's decisions and ambitions at heart, but he's always trying to promote a [[{{Face}} much nicer, more marketable side of Flash, Flash]], something which Flash doesn't really feel comfortable doing.doing, instead opting to act more like an [[{{Heel}} arrogant, brutish thug who loves pummeling people]].
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* '''Exploited''': ???Natch; Paul exploits the hell out of Flash because ''that's pretty much his job''.
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* '''Discussed''': ???
Coach Billy bemoans how these asshole agents are constantly swooping in and trying to take the talent that ''he'' made into legends.
* '''Conversed''':???AliceAndBob point and laugh at how depressingly low these agents go just to appeal to their client.
* '''Conversed''':
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* '''Inverted''': Paul is a borderline BeleagueredAssistant who tries to make Flash's wildest dreams (and Flash has some ''pretty damn wild dreams'') come true, constantly being the CloudcuckoolandersMinder to what essentially is a 7 foot tall monolith constructed of muscle and [[PsychopathicManchild all the emotional maturity of a fetus]].
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* '''Inverted''': Paul is a borderline BeleagueredAssistant who tries to make Flash's wildest dreams (and Flash has some ''pretty ''[[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} pretty damn wild dreams'') dreams]]'') come true, constantly being the CloudcuckoolandersMinder to what essentially is a 7 foot tall monolith constructed of muscle and [[PsychopathicManchild all the emotional maturity of a fetus]].
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple (now heavyweight) champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson "Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple (now heavyweight) champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
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* '''Inverted''': ???
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* '''Inverted''': ???Paul is a borderline BeleagueredAssistant who tries to make Flash's wildest dreams (and Flash has some ''pretty damn wild dreams'') come true, constantly being the CloudcuckoolandersMinder to what essentially is a 7 foot tall monolith constructed of muscle and [[PsychopathicManchild all the emotional maturity of a fetus]].
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* '''Averted''': ???Paul's suggestions ''never'' veer even an inch into risking Flash's personal goals and ambitions, and he's pretty damn loyal nonetheless.
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** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
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** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym) gym, like Flash's girlfriend [[FragileSpeedster Alicia]], Billy's son [[JackOfAllStats Clay]], and Flash and Alicia's long-time friend [[PintSizedPowerhouse Ulysses]]) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple (now heavyweight) champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???
Paul does respect Flash's decisions and ambitions at heart, but he's always trying to promote a much nicer, more marketable side of Flash, something which Flash doesn't really feel comfortable doing.
* '''Justified''':???Flash is pretty much ''[[WorldsBestWarrior the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history]]'', so why shouldn't Paul capitalize on such incredible talent?
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* '''Lampshaded''': ???
"Oh, of course I'm all smiles and no soul! I was built that way!"
* '''Invoked''':???Talent Agents like Paul are trained to be this way in order to get through to their clients and make as much money off of them as possible.
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* '''Defied''': Flash angrily shoves Paul off, and learns more about the business behind boxing so that he pretty much renders every other talent agent redundant to him.
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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
** Flash angrily shoves Paul off, and learns more about the business behind boxing so that he pretty much renders every other talent agent redundant tohim.him.
** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
** Flash angrily shoves Paul off, and learns more about the business behind boxing so that he pretty much renders every other talent agent redundant to
** Flash's coach Billy (or the other boxers in Billy's gym) threaten Paul to leave Flash alone.
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** Paul constantly chatting and flattering Flash up puts a strain on Flash and his team members.
** No matter how much Paul is constantly chatting and flattering Flash up, Flash is just not budging, becoming angrier and shorter tempered the more Paul pushes him towards the edge.
** Paul constantly chatting and flattering Flash up puts a strain on Flash and his team members.
** No matter how much Paul is constantly chatting and flattering Flash up, Flash is just not budging, becoming angrier and shorter tempered the more Paul pushes him towards the edge.
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'''Basic Trope''': A talent agent who coerces celebrities with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles.
* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
* '''Exaggerated''': Paul tries convincing Flash to sign a contract legally handing over ''[[DealWithTheDevil his very soul]]'' over to Paul by telling him that he'll essentially become {{a god|amI}} after signing the contract. Of course, the very instant Flash screws up a bet that was placed (no, it wasn't ThrowingTheFight, it was KO'ing his opponent in the 3rd round, and he KO'd them in the 2nd), Paul swiftly drops Flash like a bad habit while actively making sure that he's blacklisted from every agency ''in the world''.
* '''Downplayed''': ???
* '''Justified''': ???
* '''Inverted''': ???
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig-Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': ???
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Flash angrily shoves Paul off, and learns more about the business behind boxing so that he pretty much renders every other talent agent redundant to him.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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Hey, hey, just imagine ''this'': Going back to [[SmoothTalkingTalentAgent the main page]], and proving them once and for all that not only are you ''not'' a natterer who constantly uses crap like word cruft and Administrivia/AutoEroticTroping and what-have-you, but you've also proven that [[JustForFun/TvTropesWillRuinYourLife TV Tropes will NOT ruin lives]], [[SugarWiki/TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife TV Tropes will in fact ENHANCE them]], and it'll be all because of you! Just imagine the fame, imagine the money that'll come in... All for the sweet, low price of [[DealWithTheDevil all of your body, and your SOUL]]...
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* '''Straight''': Talent Agent Paul van Dyson from "Van Dyson Inc." tries coercing the world octuple champion boxer Flash Young with deals, promises of fame and fortune, and smiles, trying to have him sign a contract to pay 10% of his winning money.
* '''Exaggerated''': Paul tries convincing Flash to sign a contract legally handing over ''[[DealWithTheDevil his very soul]]'' over to Paul by telling him that he'll essentially become {{a god|amI}} after signing the contract. Of course, the very instant Flash screws up a bet that was placed (no, it wasn't ThrowingTheFight, it was KO'ing his opponent in the 3rd round, and he KO'd them in the 2nd), Paul swiftly drops Flash like a bad habit while actively making sure that he's blacklisted from every agency ''in the world''.
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* '''Defied''': Flash angrily shoves Paul off, and learns more about the business behind boxing so that he pretty much renders every other talent agent redundant to him.
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Hey, hey, just imagine ''this'': Going back to [[SmoothTalkingTalentAgent the main page]], and proving them once and for all that not only are you ''not'' a natterer who constantly uses crap like word cruft and Administrivia/AutoEroticTroping and what-have-you, but you've also proven that [[JustForFun/TvTropesWillRuinYourLife TV Tropes will NOT ruin lives]], [[SugarWiki/TvTropesWillEnhanceYourLife TV Tropes will in fact ENHANCE them]], and it'll be all because of you! Just imagine the fame, imagine the money that'll come in... All for the sweet, low price of [[DealWithTheDevil all of your body, and your SOUL]]...
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