History Recap / MashS3E18HouseArrest

* DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale:
** A visiting female colonel from the Pentagon attempts to make a pass at Frank Burns. When he refuses Colonel Reese's advances, she lies to Colonel Blake that ''Frank'' raped ''her'', calling him "savage" and even pulling down a corner of her robe as "evidence". ''Everyone'', including ''Margaret'', sides with Colonel Reese, and poor Frank is punished with house arrest. Not even a {{jerkass}} like him deserves that.

--> '''Resse''': They haven't lubed this clunker since Pershing was a pup.

* TheReveal: The subplot involving Radar shoes that he has in fact been waiting for a pair of elevated shoes so he can look taller to other people.

* RunningGag: The bar of soap

** After Father Mulcahy delivers a POW relief package to Hawkeye:

** In response to Frank's claim that Colonel Reese is the most decorated nurse in the army, Trapper says:
--->'''Trapper''': Great. We can put our Christmas presents under her.

* BlatantLies: Trapper crafts a cover story exonerating Hawkeye by stating Frank instead slipped on a bar of soap and fell. [[LampshadeHanging Henry lampshades the ridiculousness of it]].

--->'''Trapper:''' Great. We can put our Christmas presents under her.

---> '''Hawkeye:''' ''[smiling]'' Father Hollywood.

* BlackComedyRape: When she is discovered making out with Frank by Margaret, Colonel Reese hollers out the word 'rape' for all the camp to hear and come rushing to the rescue. She quickly frames Frank, who is left bewildered by the run of events so much that he [[DiggingYourselfDeeper cannot verbally defend himself properly]].

** A visiting female colonel from the Pentagon attempts to make a pass at Frank Burns. When he refuses Colonel Reese's advances, she lies to Colonel Blake that FRANK raped HER, calling him ''savage'' and even pulling down a corner of her robe as ''evidence.'' EVERYONE, including MARGARET sides with Colonel Reese, and poor Frank is punished with house arrest. Not even a RACIST deserves THAT!

---> ''Great. We can put our Christmas presents under her.''
** When Henry boos the character played by Creator/VincentPrice at Movie Night, Father Mulcahy advises him not to judge the character too harshly as one of the other male characters is coveting his neighbour's wife. Hawkeye smiles, quietly snarking:
---> ''Father Hollywood''

!!These tropes are restricted to house arrest. (In short, they're on display for reading)

--> '''Frank''': This whole post is potty. The man's a prisoner and he's treated like the Aga Khan.

--> ''Radar nods in answer. Hawkeye turns to Frank.''

** Hawkeye casually sings ''Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)'' after punching Frank in the washroom
** Colonel Reese quotes the famous line from ''Back in the Saddle Again''.
* TheTease: Colonel Reese flirts with Frank Burns

* ShoutOut: The film being shown at Movie Night is Film/LeaveHerToHeaven.

* SpecialGuest: Mary Wickes as Colonel Reese

* YourCheatingHeart: Frank is already cheating on his wife with Margaret. Then, when Colonel Reese propositions him, he appears to be seriously considering her offer (a transfer and a promotion in exchange for sex) before she forces herself on him.

** A visiting female colonal from the Pentagon attempts to make a pass at Frank Burns. When he refuses Colonal Reese's advances, she lies to Colonal Blake that FRANK raped HER, calling him ''savage'' and even pulling down a corner of her robe as ''evidence.'' EVERYONE, including MARGARET sides with Colonal Reese, and poor Frank is punished with house arrest. Not even a RACIST deserves THAT!

* YourCheatingHeart: Frank is already cheating on his wife with Margaret. Then he cheats on Margaret.
** No, he doesn't cheat on Margaret. COLONEL REESE forced herself on HIM.

. No, he doesn't cheat on Margaret. COLONEL REESE forced herself on HIM.

** A visiting female major from the Pentagon attempts to make a pass at Frank Burns. When he refuses her advances, she lies to Colonal Blake that FRANK raped HER, calling him ''savage'' and even pulling down a corner of her robe as ''evidence.'' EVERYONE, including MARGERET sides with HER, and poor Frank is punished with house arrest. Not even a RACIST deserves THAT!

--> '''Henry''': Radar? ''Get out.''

* GenreSavvy: Colonel Reese can plainly see from first glance that Frank and Margaret are having an affair. [[BlatantLies Margaret's lies]] do nothing to dissuade her.

* TheReveal: The subplot involving Radar shos that he has in fact been waiting for a pair of elevated shoes so he can look taller to other people.

** Hawkeye and Trapper both mercilessly criticize Margaret for her less-than-stellar service in the O0R and her nursing and military experience.

* BlackComedyRape: When she is discovered making out with Frank by Maragret, Colonel Reese hollers out the word 'rape' for all the camp to hear and come rushing to the rescue. She quickly frames Frank, who is left bewildered by the run of events so much that he [[DiggingYourselfDeeper cannot verbally defend himself properly]].

* BrutalHonesty: Frank complains in TheTag that the mess sergeant gave him C rations for dinner while Hawkeye got steak. Hawkeye implies that the diffrence is because of the difference in the crimes either of them were being accused of.

* HeelFaceTurn: Maragret acquits Hawkeye after Frank betrays her by cheating on her with Colonel Reese. Frank responds with a near-speechless EtTuBrute.

* MinorInjuryOverreaction: Subverted. While a direct punch to the face is no small matter, Frank blubbers like his entire face has been smashed in.
* MotiveRant: Radar lets off a quiet and restrained but nonetheles terajerking one to Hawkeye, explaining his need for the elevated shoes.
--> '''Radar''': Listen, you don't know what it's like being short. I mean, [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything always being the last one to be picked for the team]]. Looking girls straight in the throat. Never being able to see over the crowd. Do you know that the only parade I'v ever seen was one I was in? [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer Everybody's always making fun of me.]] Even you.

* {{Troll}:

* BlatantLies: Trapper crafts a CoverStory exonerating Hawkeye by stating Frank instead slipped on a bar of soap and fell. [[LampshadeHanging Henry lampshades the ridiculousness of it]].

--> '''Hawkeye''': Take me, I'm yours. I surrender. And I'll fight to the death any chance to set me free.

* DeadpanSnarker: In response to Frank's claim that Colonel Reese is the most decorated nurse in the army, Trapper says:
--> ''Great. We can put our Christmas presents under her.''