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** Bob is a variation of the OldBeggarTest. You can either stand him and his relentlessly annoying behavior for a few months or [[TheScourgeOfGod you can take your chances with an odyssey that would make Odysseus' and Job's look like an alphabet book.]]

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* '''Played For Horror''': Bob happens to be a {{Yandere}} BitchInSheepsClothing and he doesn't reacts nicely at all at being asked to leave.

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Bob happens to be a {{Yandere}} BitchInSheepsClothing and he doesn't reacts nicely at all at being asked to leave.leave.
** Alice is so fed up with Bob's stay that she uses him as a HumanSacrifice to an EldritchAbomination, thinking he is prime AssholeVictim material.
** Alice summons Yog-Sothoth to get rid of Bob. [[TooSpicyForYogSothoth Bob destroys Yog-Sothoth]]. Alice craps her pants as she figures out that Bob [[HumanoidAbomination is something a whole lot more dangerous than a jackass tenant]].
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** Alice has been driven so crazy by Bob's stay that she has threatened violence upon Bob if he does not leaves. And when he still does not, she has performed said violence. And still, Bob refuses to leave.

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** Alice has been driven so crazy by Bob's stay that she has threatened extreme violence upon Bob if he does not leaves. And when he still does not, she has performed said violence. [[{{Determinator}} And still, Bob refuses to leave.leave]].
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'''Basic Trope''': A guest overstays his/her welcome.

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'''Basic Trope''': A guest overstays his/her their welcome.
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** Alice has been driven so crazy by Bob's stay that she has threatened violence upon Bob if he does not leaves. And when he still does not, she has performed said violence. And still, Bob refuses to leave.
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** Bob's entire life fell apart and he is in the midst of a massive depressive crash, and even getting out of bed, eating, and taking a shower are notable achievements for him at this point and Alice isn't going to push the issue based on what he's currently going through.
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* '''Conversed''': "Alice must have an ungodly amount of patience to put up with Bob staying at her house that long. If I was in her shoes, I would've kicked Bob out the instant a week has passed and he's still there."

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* '''Conversed''': "Alice must have an ungodly amount of patience to put up with Bob staying at her house that long. If I was in her shoes, I would've kicked Bob out the instant a week has passed "Alright, dude, I've had it. You've been here for three months 'getting your feet under you' and he's you haven't done a damn thing to actually do that, and I'm tired of you taking advantage of my largesse." "Look, dude, my whole life fell apart. I know I haven't done much to improve my situation, I'll own that, but bro, I'm still there.just trying to recover and heal from the events of the past year." "Oh my fucking god Bob, enough with that 'I'm healing' bullshit. All you do is sit around all day eating my food, watching Netflix and playing video games on my TV, and smoking weed - which, might I add, you magically always seem to have money for despite your mantra of 'dawg I'm broke' whenever I ask you to contribute to household expenses - oh, and let's not forget those sketchy-ass hookups I've caught you sneaking in despite my repeated insistence that you not do that under my roof. Give it up. You've lost, I'm done, and you need to find somewhere else." "Thanks for being so understanding. I'll remember this next time you're struggling."
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** Bob checks into a motel, and even though he's able to pay for it, they kick him out after a few days because they can't stand him.
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** Alice tries her best to make Bob's stay at her house as uncomfortable as possible. She plays loud music at all hours, cooks food that he hates, neglects to clean any messes. While these techniques worked on all of her previous guests, Bob does not even budge.

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** Bob visits Alice and soon begins to outstay his welcome. With no where else to go Alice decides to make Bob her roommate, and establishes rental obligations and boundaries for their relationship. Bob is initially hesitant, but eventually caves. Later Bob finally decides he is ready to move out, but repeatedly puts off the moving date until Alice finally kicks him out.



** Charlie and Alice are part of an extremely bloody FeudingFamilies scenario but Alice's family [[EveryoneHasStandards still respects the concept]] of SacredHospitality. As long as Charlie remains a guest, he won't get [[BoomHeadshot a bullet through his brain]], so he tries his damnedest to do so.

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** Charlie Bob and Alice are part of an extremely bloody FeudingFamilies scenario but Alice's family [[EveryoneHasStandards still respects the concept]] of SacredHospitality. As long as Charlie Bob remains a guest, he won't get [[BoomHeadshot a bullet through his brain]], so he tries his damnedest to do so.

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* '''Invoked''': Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob so he suggests he stays at Alice's to make him her problem.

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Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob so he suggests he stays at Alice's to make him her problem.problem.
** Charlie and Alice are part of an extremely bloody FeudingFamilies scenario but Alice's family [[EveryoneHasStandards still respects the concept]] of SacredHospitality. As long as Charlie remains a guest, he won't get [[BoomHeadshot a bullet through his brain]], so he tries his damnedest to do so.
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* '''Implied''': One scene has Charlie look at Bob, who is sitting in the couch placidly, and then to his watch, and then giving Bob a DeathGlare.


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* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob's persistent stay is full of FauxHorrific symbolism.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob's persistent stay either drives everybody into an eventual mental breakdown, or was caused by Bob becoming so mentally fractured that he no longer can reliably take care of himself.
* '''Played For Horror''': Bob happens to be a {{Yandere}} BitchInSheepsClothing and he doesn't reacts nicely at all at being asked to leave.

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** Bob was just released from {{Prison}}. He is released to Alice's home, because she is his sister. He finds that he's [[JustGotOutOfJail having a hard time adjusting to life "on the outside."]] The social norms and food are different than he's used to, and he can't pay Alice rent or room-and-board because he's having trouble finding steady, honest work. And though he would like to be in his own apartment, he keeps getting denied a lease because of his criminal record.



** Bob is ''still'' crashing on Alice's couch, only he and Alice are {{Elders}}.
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** Bob is ''still'' still crashing on Alice's couch, only he and Alice are {{Elders}}.elderly.
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** Bob often shows up at Alice's house, who is willing to give him shelter. Eventually she will kick him out, but will let him back in after a while.
** Sometimes Bob is shown contributing to the household, or at least pulling his own weight. Other times he relies on Alice to take care of things.



* '''Enforced''': "We need to do an episode where Alice has to get over her problem with saying "No" to the people she cares about. How about we have one of her friends stay at her house and overstay his welcome?"

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* '''Enforced''': '''Enforced''':
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"We need to do an episode where Alice has to get over her problem with saying "No" to the people she cares about. How about we have one of her friends stay at her house and overstay his welcome?"welcome?"
** The show's writers want Alice and Bob relationship to have a rocky beginning, so they initially portray him as an annoying mooch who Alice only tolerates.



** Bob was just released from {{Prison}}. He is released to Alice's home, because she is his sister. He finds that he's [[JustGotOutOfJail having a hard time adjusting to life "on the outside."]] The social norms and food are different than he's used to, and he can't pay Alice rent or room-and-board because he's having trouble finding steady, honest work. And though he would like to be in his own apartment, he keeps getting denied a lease because of his criminal record.
* '''Exploited''': Whenever Charlie needs a quick and easy meal, he stops at Alice's house, knowing that Bob would be willing to provide him access to it.

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** Bob was just released from {{Prison}}. He is released to Alice's home, because she is his sister. He finds that he's [[JustGotOutOfJail having a hard time adjusting to life "on the outside."]] The social norms and food are different than he's used to, and he can't pay Alice rent or room-and-board because he's having trouble finding steady, honest work. And though he would like to be in his own apartment, he keeps getting denied a lease because of his criminal record.
* '''Exploited''': Whenever Charlie needs a quick and easy meal, he stops at Alice's house, knowing that Bob would be willing to provide him access to it.Alice's possession because they are not his.



** Bob makes

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** Bob makes multiple living arrangements with various family members and friends. If anyone gets sick of him, he has a backup plan.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, uses Alice's home phone to call his friend in Australia (and doesn't call collect or use a calling card), doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, uses Alice's home phone to call his friend in Australia (and doesn't call collect or use a calling card), doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]



* '''Downplayed''': Alice invites her CountryCousin Bob to stay for a week. He ends up staying for an extra three days.

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Alice invites her CountryCousin Bob to stay for a week. He ends up staying for an extra three days. days.
** Bob gets the idea that he is overstaying his welcome and decides to begin packing. He slowly begins to move his various possessions into boxes and bags. While Alice is annoyed by the pace Bob is working at, he does eventually move out.



* '''Invoked''': Bob gets fired from his job, gets evicted from his apartment, and his girlfriend leaves him. So he asks his friend Alice if he can stay with her.

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* '''Invoked''': Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob gets fired from his job, gets evicted from his apartment, and his girlfriend leaves him. So so he asks his friend Alice if suggests he can stay with her. stays at Alice's to make him her problem.



* '''Exploited''':
** Bob gets free meals, running water, Wi-Fi, electricity, phone service, heating and air conditioning, shelter, etc., without having to lift a finger. Naturally, he wants to prolong this state of affairs as long as possible.
** Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob so he suggests he stays at Alice's to make him her problem.

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* '''Exploited''':
** Bob gets free meals, running water, Wi-Fi, electricity, phone service, heating and air conditioning, shelter, etc., without having to lift a finger. Naturally, he wants to prolong this state of affairs as long as possible.
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'''Exploited''': Whenever Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob so needs a quick and easy meal, he suggests he stays stops at Alice's house, knowing that Bob would be willing to make provide him her problem.access to it.


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** Bob has been there so long, Alice has to hire a lawyer and formally evict him.

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* '''Defied''': Bob checks into a motel, and soon enough, gets himself a new apartment.

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Bob checks into a motel, and soon enough, gets himself a new apartment. apartment.
** "Get the fuck ''out of my house!!!''" Depending on the stubbornness of the subject, additional violence may be required.
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** Bob was just released from {{Prison}}. He is released to Alice's home, because she is his sister. He finds that he's [[JustGotOutOfJail having a hard time adjusting to life "on the outside."]] The social norms and food are different than he's used to, and he can't pay Alice rent or room-and-board because he's having trouble finding steady, honest work. And though he would like to be in his own apartment, he keeps getting denied a lease because of his criminal record.
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** Laws or customs concerning SacredHospitality forbid Alice from kicking Bob out, or even asking him to help out with chores and/or bills or pay rent.
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* '''Enforced''': ???"We need to do an episode where Alice has to get over her problem with saying "No" to the people she cares about. How about we have one of her friends stay at her house and overstay his welcome?"



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"I really wish you would take responsibility and find a new home so you can get out of my house already! You think my food grows on trees?!"
* '''Conversed''': ???"Alice must have an ungodly amount of patience to put up with Bob staying at her house that long. If I was in her shoes, I would've kicked Bob out the instant a week has passed and he's still there."
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, uses Alice's home phone to call his friend in Australia, doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, uses Alice's home phone to call his friend in Australia, Australia (and doesn't call collect or use a calling card), doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, uses Alice's home phone to call his friend in Australia, doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]
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** ** Bob tells Alice he intends to leave in the morning, so Alice wakes him and him out of the house at the break of dawn.

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** ** Bob tells Alice he intends to leave in the morning, so Alice wakes him and has him out of the house at the break of dawn.

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* '''Exploited''': Bob gets free meals, running water, Wi-Fi, electricity, phone service, heating and air conditioning, shelter, etc., without having to lift a finger. Naturally, he wants to prolong this state of affairs as long as possible.

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Bob gets free meals, running water, Wi-Fi, electricity, phone service, heating and air conditioning, shelter, etc., without having to lift a finger. Naturally, he wants to prolong this state of affairs as long as possible.
** Charlie is sick of his roommate Bob so he suggests he stays at Alice's to make him her problem.

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* '''Inverted''': Alice kicks Bob out of the house.

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Alice kicks Bob he intends to leave in the morning, so Alice wakes him and him out of the house.house at the break of dawn.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, doesn't help out with the rent/mortgage/bills or pay room-and-board, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]
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** Bob packs his things and intends to leave. Alice does her best to make him stay because, without him, she can't make the rent payments.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A guest overstays his/her welcome.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A guest overstays his/her welcome.



* '''Justified''': Alice is concerned for [[LoserProtagonist Bob]], because he is a family member, and he's down on his luck. [[ManChild Bob]], however, is [[ItsAllAboutMe selfish and entitled]].

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Alice is concerned for [[LoserProtagonist Bob]], because he is a family member, and he's down on his luck. [[ManChild Bob]], however, is [[ItsAllAboutMe selfish and entitled]].



* '''Subverted''': Bob earns his keep; he helps out with chores, and he looks for work while he's staying with Alice.

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Bob earns his keep; he helps out with chores, and he looks for work while he's staying with Alice.



* '''Double Subverted''': [[TheMillstone But he does the chores all wrong]], so Alice ends up having to do extra work. And he isn't looking for work as hard as he could be.

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[[TheMillstone But he does the chores all wrong]], so Alice ends up having to do extra work. And he isn't looking for work as hard as he could be.



* '''Parodied''': Bob claims ownership of the house while Alice goes grocery shopping, and kicks her out.

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Bob claims ownership of the house while Alice goes grocery shopping, and kicks her out.



* '''Played For Laughs''': Almost always is.
* '''Played For Drama''': [[RapeAsDrama Bob takes advantage of Alice in more ways than one]].

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* '''Straight''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice offers him a place to stay for a few days. He stays for the rest of the month.
*'''Exaggerated''': Bob needs a place to crash after getting kicked out of his parents' house, and Alice [[SacredHospitality offers him a place to stay]] for a few days. Six months later, he is still "crashing" on her couch. He never helps with chores, doesn't look for a job or a new place to live, brings home random girls he meets at the bars without telling Alice, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chews with his mouth open.]]
*'''Downplayed''':
Alice invites her CountryCousin Bob to stay
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stay for a week. He ends up staying for an extra three days.
*'''Justified''': Alice is concerned for [[LoserProtagonist Bob]], because he is a family member, and he's down on his luck. [[ManChild Bob]], however, is [[ItsAllAboutMe selfish and entitled]].
** [[ExtremeDoormat Alice is one of those people that has a hard time saying "No,"]] even when people (like Bob) need to hear it.
*'''Inverted''': Alice kicks Bob out of the house.
*'''Subverted''': Bob earns his keep; he helps out with chores, and he looks for work while he's staying with Alice.
** Bob is staying in Alice's beach house, not in Alice's regular house.
** Bob pays Alice room and board, or rent money.
*'''Double Subverted''': [[TheMillstone But he does the chores all wrong]], so Alice ends up having to do extra work. And he isn't looking for work as hard as he could be.
** When Alice and her family get to the beach house for the summer, Bob is still there, and the place has been completely turned upside down.
** For a while. After a while, he stops paying because he's out of money, and isn't looking for work.
*'''Parodied''': Bob claims ownership of the house while Alice goes grocery shopping, and kicks her out.
** Bob is ''still'' crashing on Alice's couch, only he and Alice are {{Elders}}.
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Downplayed: *'''Averted''': Bob doesn't come to stay with Alice.
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Justified: *'''Lampshaded''': "Bob, you've been "crashing" for weeks now! When are you going to get a job?"
*'''Invoked''': Bob gets fired from his job, gets evicted from his apartment, and his girlfriend leaves him. So he asks his friend Alice if he can stay with her.
*'''Exploited''': Bob gets free meals, running water, Wi-Fi, electricity, phone service, heating and air conditioning, shelter, etc., without having to lift a finger. Naturally, he wants to prolong this state of affairs as long as possible.
*'''Defied''': Bob checks into a motel, and soon enough, gets himself a new apartment.
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*'''Played For Laughs''': Almost always is.
*'''Played For Drama''': [[RapeAsDrama Bob takes advantage of Alice in more ways than one]].
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*'''Basic Trope''': A guest overstays his/her welcome.
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