1 | '''Basic Trope''': A character thanks another character, although grudgingly. |
2 | * '''Straight''': [[TheRival Norman]] hates [[TheHero Kyle]], but after Kyle saved him from falling to his death, Norman reluctantly thanks him. |
3 | * '''Exaggerated''': |
4 | ** Norman hates Kyle to the point of being willing to kill him, but after Kyle saved him from falling into the fiery abyss, he begrudgingly thanks him while [[HiddenHeartOfGold warning him that he will kill him if he tells anyone that he said that]]. |
5 | ** Norman gives Kyle a large stack of bills, while shoving him to the ground. |
6 | * '''Downplayed''': Norman is not very fond of Kyle, but after Kyle pushes him out of the way of an oncoming bicycle, casually says thanks. |
7 | * '''Justified''': |
8 | ** Norman knows it's customary to show gratitude, but when it's geared towards someone he personally hates, it can be difficult for him. |
9 | ** Norman is too arrogant to thank people he considers inferior to him, but when he does, it hurts his pride. |
10 | ** Norman is a {{Jerkass}} who feels that thanking someone is a sign of weakness, but his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold heart of gold got in the way.]] |
11 | ** Normie is too young to understand the tertiary aspects of the situation, but mommy said he should say thank you to Kyle. |
12 | * '''Inverted''': |
13 | ** Norman doesn't show any gratitude to Kyle, but deep down feels guilty about it. |
14 | ** After Norman shows his gratitude, Kyle refuses to respond, or does so begrudgingly. Most likely with IWasJustPassingThrough thrown in. |
15 | ** Norman politely informs Kyle that [[UnwantedRescue his help was not appreciated.]] |
16 | * '''Subverted''': |
17 | -->'''Norman''': Oh, and Kyle... I would like to say... I would like to beat the crap out of you for rescuing me!" |
18 | * '''Double Subverted''': |
19 | -->'''Norman''': "...but still...thanks." |
20 | * '''Parodied''': ??? |
21 | * '''Zig Zagged''': ??? |
22 | * '''Averted''': [[UngratefulBastard Norman refuses to thank Kyle for saving his life and lets him know it]]. |
23 | * '''Enforced''': "I want Norman to show gratitude, but still remain a jerk to Kyle." |
24 | * '''Lampshaded''': "I guess a half-hearted gratitude is better than no gratitude." |
25 | * '''Invoked''': ??? |
26 | * '''Exploited''': ??? |
27 | * '''Defied''': Norman realizes that if he doesn't feel the need to owe any gratitude to Kyle, he might as well doesn't have to. |
28 | * '''Discussed''': |
29 | -->'''Heather:''' You thanked Kyle? You hated him.\ |
30 | '''Norman:''' I still do. I felt he deserves my gratitude whether I like it or not. |
31 | * '''Conversed''': "So Norman thanked Kyle, but still hates him. Does this mean they're gonna be friends by the end of the season?" |
32 | * '''Implied''': Norman gives a respectful nod to Kyle for helping him. |
33 | * '''Played For Laughs''': |
34 | -->'''Norman:''' "Kyle, one more thing... [[CannotSpitItOut thhhhh.... thhhhh...]]"\ |
35 | '''Kyle:''' Thank you?\ |
36 | '''Norman:''' Stop interrupting me! Thhh... Thhh... Thhhhhhhh... Thank... you..."\ |
37 | '''Kyle:''' You're welcome, buddy.\ |
38 | '''Norman:''' Don't call me buddy! |
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45 | %%* '''Deconstructed''': ??? |
46 | %%* '''Reconstructed''': ??? |
47 | %%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ??? |
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