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'''Basic Trope''': A man and woman -- usually suffering from UnresolvedSexualTension -- are in a hotel room with only one bed.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man and woman Two characters -- usually suffering from UnresolvedSexualTension -- are in a hotel room with only one bed.

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* '''Enforced''':
** "We need a way to show how much UnresolvedSexualTension Alice and Bob have."
** "We need an excuse for Bob to have moments with MsFanservice."
** "We need an excuse for Alice to have moments with MrFanservice."

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* '''Enforced''':
** "We need
'''Enforced''': ?? %% EnforcedTrope means a way reason the author HAS to show how much UnresolvedSexualTension Alice and Bob have."
** "We need an excuse for Bob to have moments with MsFanservice."
** "We need an excuse for Alice to have moments with MrFanservice."
include it, not a reason they WANT to



* '''Invoked''': A character trying to help Alice and Bob resolve their UnresolvedSexualTension steers them towards a hotel that only had one-bed rooms.

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* '''Invoked''': A character trying to help {{Everyone Can See|It}} Alice and Bob resolve their UnresolvedSexualTension steers Bob's UnresolvedSexualTension, including the woman working as the hotel's receptionist. She takes one looks at them towards and becomes a hotel that ShipperOnDeck. She tells them the only had one-bed rooms.room available and it has only one bed, even though this is BlatantLies.



* '''Played for Laughs''': Even though Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, they still act shocked when it turns out to have just one bed.
* '''Played for Drama''': The room has only one bed...and four transparent glass walls. [[ComeToGawk People watch as Alice and Bob try to overcome their embarrassment.]]
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** They pack sleeping bags in case one of them's gotta get their beauty sleep on the floor.
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* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob have to spend the night in a hotel. When they get into their room, they find there's only one bed, meaning poor Bob has to sleep on the floor.

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* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob have to spend the night in a hotel. When they get into their room, they find there's only one bed, meaning poor Bob has to either of the two must sleep on the floor.



* '''Subverted''': There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.

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* '''Subverted''': There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob / Alice sleeps on that.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds they find out that it is broken.



'''Bob''': Never mind that. I'll sleep on the floor.

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'''Bob''': Never mind that. I'll sleep on the floor. Just toss me a blankie and a pillow, I can get comfy.



* '''Implied''': The morning after they leave the hotel, Alice is well-rested while Bob's stiff and sore.

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* '''Implied''': The morning after they leave the hotel, Alice or Bob is well-rested while Bob's the other's stiff and sore.

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* '''Defied''': When paying at the front desk, Bob asks for a double.

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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When paying at the front desk, Bob asks for a double.double.
** Upon seeing that there's only one bed, Alice heads back down to the lobby and books herself a separate room.
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** Both Bob and Alice customarily sleep in the nude, and neither of them is willing to change that despite there being only one bed.

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** Both Bob and Alice customarily sleep in the nude, SleepsInTheNude, and neither of them is willing to change that despite there being only one bed.



-->'''Alice''': OhCrap I didn't mean to get only one bed.
-->'''Bob''': Never mind that. I'll sleep on the floor.

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-->'''Alice''': OhCrap I didn't mean to get only one bed.
-->'''Bob''':
bed.\\
'''Bob''':
Never mind that. I'll sleep on the floor.
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* '''Conversed''': "It never fails. They admit their attraction to each other after they have to sleep together. I've SeenItAMillionTimes."

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* '''Conversed''': "It never fails. They admit their attraction to each other after they have to sleep together. I've SeenItAMillionTimes.seen this a million times before."

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'''Basic Trope''': A man and woman - usually suffering from UnresolvedSexualTension - are in a hotel room with only one bed.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob have to spend the night in a hotel. When they get into their room, they find there's only one bed, meaning poor Bob has to sleep on the floor.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man and woman - -- usually suffering from UnresolvedSexualTension - -- are in a hotel room with only one bed.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob AliceAndBob have to spend the night in a hotel. When they get into their room, they find there's only one bed, meaning poor Bob has to sleep on the floor.



** Both Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude, and neither of them is willing to change that despite there being only one bed.
** There's just a kiddie-sized bed in the room, and it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane.

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** Both Bob and Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude, and neither of them is willing to change that despite there being only one bed.
** There's just a kiddie-sized bed in the room, and it has to be shared by taller-than-average adults Alice, Bob, Charlie Charlie, and Diane.Diane must share.



** There's several beds, but only one room, and either the man, woman, or both are especially sensitive.

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** There's There are several beds, beds but only one room, and either the man, woman, Bob, Alice, or both are especially sensitive.



* '''Zig Zagged''':
** There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries to. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.
** There's a two-person bed, but it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane. Charlie and Diane are a romantic couple and have no trouble huddling up, but Alice and Bob are not a couple and are more reluctant to sleep close together.

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* '''Zig Zagged''':
'''Zig-Zagged''':
** There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind.minds. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries to. It's really uncomfortable, very scratchy and hard, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, asleep and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's ultimately making her so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.
couch, all while still nude, so whatever discomfort Bob experienced is [[CringeComedy magnified]] for her.
** There's a two-person bed, but it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie Charlie, and Diane. Charlie and Diane are a romantic couple BetaCouple and have no trouble huddling up, but Alice and Bob are not a couple and are more reluctant to sleep close together.



* '''Enforced''': "We need a way to show how much UnresolvedSexualTension Alice and Bob have
** "We need an excuse for Bob to have moments with MsFanservice"
** "We need an excuse for Alice to have moments with MrFanservice"
* '''Lampshaded''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': '''Enforced''':
**
"We need a way to show how much UnresolvedSexualTension Alice and Bob have
have."
** "We need an excuse for Bob to have moments with MsFanservice"
MsFanservice."
** "We need an excuse for Alice to have moments with MrFanservice"
MrFanservice."
* '''Lampshaded''': ???'''Lampshaded''':
-->'''Alice''': OhCrap I didn't mean to get only one bed.
-->'''Bob''': Never mind that. I'll sleep on the floor.



* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Implied''': The morning after they leave the hotel, Alice is well-rested while Bob's stiff and sore.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, and still act shocked when it turns out to have one bed.

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* '''Discussed''': ???
'''Discussed''':
** Alice and Bob express their uncertainty as to whether they'll each get their own bed.
** Alice and Bob try to assure each other they'll always be JustFriends, or perhaps more, if it comes to them sharing a bed.
* '''Conversed''': ???
"It never fails. They admit their attraction to each other after they have to sleep together. I've SeenItAMillionTimes."
* '''Implied''': The morning after they leave the hotel, Alice is well-rested while Bob's stiff and sore.
sore.
* '''Played For for Laughs''': Even though Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, and they still act shocked when it turns out to have just one bed.bed.
* '''Played for Drama''': The room has only one bed...and four transparent glass walls. [[ComeToGawk People watch as Alice and Bob try to overcome their embarrassment.]]



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* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???"We need a way to show how much UnresolvedSexualTension Alice and Bob have
** "We need an excuse for Bob to have moments with MsFanservice"
** "We need an excuse for Alice to have moments with MrFanservice"
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** Alice and Bob have different sleeping schedules, so one can use the bed while the other is out.

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* '''Justified''': They have to get the hotel in a hurry, so they have no idea in advance how many beds there are.

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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
**
They have to get the hotel in a hurry, so they have no idea in advance how many beds there are.are.
** Alice and Bob are in a country where because of religious laws a man and a woman may only share a room if they're either related or married.



* '''Enforced''': Alice and Bob are in a country where because of religious laws a man and a woman may only share a room if they're either related or married.

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* '''Enforced''': Alice and Bob are in a country where because of religious laws a man and a woman may only share a room if they're either related or married.???

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* '''Double Subverted''': …but upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.

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* '''Double Subverted''': …but Subverted''': ...but upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.



* '''Zig Zagged''': There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries to. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Zagged''':
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There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries to. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.couch.
** There's a two-person bed, but it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane. Charlie and Diane are a romantic couple and have no trouble huddling up, but Alice and Bob are not a couple and are more reluctant to sleep close together.



* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???Alice and Bob are in a country where because of religious laws a man and a woman may only share a room if they're either related or married.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude, and neither of them is gonna change that despite there being only one bed.
** There's a double bed large enough for two people... but it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane.
* '''Downplayed''': There's one bed, but it's pretty big.

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
**
Both Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude, and neither of them is gonna willing to change that despite there being only one bed.
** There's just a double kiddie-sized bed large enough for two people... but in the room, and it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane.
* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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There's one bed, but it's pretty big.



* '''Averted''': The room has two beds, or they get separate rooms.

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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
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The room has two beds, or they get separate rooms.
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** There's a double bed large enough for two people... but it has to be shared by Alice, Bob, Charlie and Diane.


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** Both Alice and Bob are comfortable sleeping in the same bed.
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** There's several beds, but only one room, and either the man, woman, or both are especially sensitive.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both Alice and Bob customarily sleep in the nude.nude, and neither of them is gonna change that despite there being only one bed.



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* '''Implied''': The morning after they leave the hotel, Alice is well-rested while Bob's stiff and sore.



* '''Deconstructed''': This happens often enough that Bob's always cranky from an uncomfortable rest on the floor, as well as accusations that [[DidTheyOrDidntThey he and Alice might have been up to something in those one-bedroom rooms.]] This doesn't do their relationship any favors.
* '''Reconstructed''': Alice is extra sweet to Bob, grateful for a good night's rest. Bob [[ThinkNothingOfIt laughs it off at the time]], but they become an OfficialCouple later, as a result of this and other cases of mutual care.



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* '''Zig Zagged''': There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries too. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tries too.to. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Both Alice and Bob have to custom of sleeping nude.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Both Alice and Bob have to custom of sleeping customarily sleep in the nude.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Not only is there only one bed, but there's literally nothing else in the room, not even a TV.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Not only is there only one bed, but there's literally nothing else in the room, not even a TV.Both Alice and Bob have to custom of sleeping nude.



* '''Zig Zagged''': There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tires too. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.

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* '''Zig Zagged''': There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then ''then'' he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tires tries too. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.

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* '''Subverted''':
** There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.
** Alice turns out to have no problem sharing a bed with Bob.
* '''Double Subverted''':
** ...But upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.
** Bob, however, is less comfortable and gets an awkward night's sleep.
* '''Parodied''':
** It's Alice and Bob's honeymoon and they still freak out when they find out their room has only one bed.
** When Alice and Bob find that there is one bed, Bob decides to cut the bed in half with a saw.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Subverted''':
**
'''Subverted''': There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.
** Alice turns out to have no problem sharing a bed with Bob.
* '''Double Subverted''':
** ...But
Subverted''': …but upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.
** Bob, however, is less comfortable and gets an awkward night's sleep.
* '''Parodied''':
** It's Alice and Bob's honeymoon and they still freak out when they find out their room has only one bed.
**
'''Parodied''': When Alice and Bob find that there is one bed, Bob decides to cut the bed in half with a saw.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???There is only one bed, but neither Alice nor Bob mind. At least, Bob doesn't mind until he finds out Alice sleeps nude — ''then he gets awkward. There's a couch, so Bob sleeps on that — or at least he tires too. It's really uncomfortable, and he can't sleep, and so in the middle of the night, Bob crawls into the bed. He falls asleep, and starts cuddling toward Alice. This wakes up Alice, and she's so uncomfortable that ''she'' goes and sleeps on the couch.



* '''Invoked''': A character trying to help Alice and Bob resolve their UnresolvedSexualTension steers them towards that hotel.

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* '''Invoked''': A character trying to help Alice and Bob resolve their UnresolvedSexualTension steers them towards a hotel that hotel.only had one-bed rooms.

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* '''Double Subverted''': ...But upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.

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* '''Double Subverted''': ...Subverted''':
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But upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.broken.
** Bob, however, is less comfortable and gets an awkward night's sleep.

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* '''Parodied''': It's Alice and Bob's honeymoon and they still freak out when they find out their room has only one bed.

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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
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It's Alice and Bob's honeymoon and they still freak out when they find out their room has only one bed.bed.
**When Alice and Bob find that there is one bed, Bob decides to cut the bed in half with a saw.

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* '''Subverted''': There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.that.
** Alice turns out to have no problem sharing a bed with Bob.
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* '''Invoked''': ???

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* '''Invoked''': ???A character trying to help Alice and Bob resolve their UnresolvedSexualTension steers them towards that hotel.



* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, and still act freaked when it turns out to have one bed.

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* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, and still act freaked shocked when it turns out to have one bed.
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'''Basic Trope''': A man and woman - usually suffering from UnresolvedSexualTension - are in a hotel room with only one bed.
* '''Straight''': Alice and Bob have to spend the night in a hotel. When they get into their room, they find there's only one bed, meaning poor Bob has to sleep on the floor.
* '''Exaggerated''': Not only is there only one bed, but there's literally nothing else in the room, not even a TV.
* '''Downplayed''': There's one bed, but it's pretty big.
* '''Justified''': They have to get the hotel in a hurry, so they have no idea in advance how many beds there are.
* '''Inverted''': Bob and Alice were secretly hoping to get a one-bed room, but they find their room has two beds.
* '''Subverted''': There's only one bed, but the sofa pulls out into a bed, so Bob sleeps on that.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...But upon trying the sofa bed, Bob finds it is broken.
* '''Parodied''': It's Alice and Bob's honeymoon and they still freak out when they find out their room has only one bed.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': The room has two beds, or they get separate rooms.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Bob knows Alice is reluctant about sleeping with him, so he makes sure they're in a hotel with one bed to coax her towards that decision.
* '''Defied''': When paying at the front desk, Bob asks for a double.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob and Alice booked the room in advance, and still act freaked when it turns out to have one bed.
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