1 | '''Basic Trope''': A character accidentally steals something. |
2 | * '''Straight''': Bob leaves a store without realizing he forgot to pay for the pack of gum he picked up. |
3 | * '''Exaggerated''': All theft is accidental, even forgetting to return a pen one uses while filling out a form, and everyone who does so views it as a serious crime. |
4 | * '''Downplayed''': Bob accidentally steals one item in the process of intentionally stealing others. |
5 | * '''Justified''': |
6 | ** Bob has the item smuggled into his backpack by someone who ''is'' attempting to steal, making him indirectly responsible. |
7 | ** [[SatchelSwitcheroo Bob accidentally takes someone else’s item because it looks exactly like his]]. |
8 | * '''Inverted:''' Bob accidentally returns an item he stole. |
9 | * '''Subverted''': |
10 | ** Bob is later revealed to have intentionally stolen the item. |
11 | ** The accidentally stolen item is then revealed to have been free all along, so it wasn’t technically theft in the first place. |
12 | ** Bob, being a very honest man, goes back to the cashier. |
13 | * '''Double Subverted''': |
14 | ** But then it turns out that he’d accidentally stolen the wrong thing. |
15 | ** Bob still feels guilty about having "stolen" the item. |
16 | ** He forgets ''another'' item and ends up "stealing" that. |
17 | * '''Parodied:''' [[WebAnimation/{{brewstew}} Bob rents a game from Blockbuster and forgets to return it.]] |
18 | * '''Zig-Zagged''': Some of what Bob steals is intentional, some of it not. |
19 | * '''Averted:''' |
20 | ** Bob does not steal anything, or if he does, he does it with intent. |
21 | ** Bob does not go shopping in person during the work. |
22 | * '''Enforced:''' To show that Bob is clumsy and forgetful, or is a ButtMonkey who constantly gets into situations that are NotWhatItLooksLike. |
23 | * '''Lampshaded''': “C’mon, you don’t think I stole that on purpose, do you?” |
24 | ** "Oh no, not again! I seem to have a talent for unintentional shoplifting." |
25 | * '''Invoked:''' Alice sneaks another item into Bob's cart after he pays for his items. |
26 | * '''Exploited:''' ...To get him arrested for theft. |
27 | * '''Defied:''' Bob makes absolutely sure that he has paid for everything to avoid "stealing" something. |
28 | * '''Discussed''': Characters discuss the implications of accidental theft and the moral responsibility of the person who unknowingly takes something without paying for it. |
29 | * '''Conversed''': Characters talk about accidental theft in a conversation unrelated to the current situation, sharing anecdotes or opinions about the topic. |
30 | * '''Deconstructed:''' Bob is arrested for theft, and is unable to convince the police that he did it by accident, because [[TruthInTelevision "stealing something by accident" sounds extremely stupid.]] |
31 | * '''Reconstructed''': The consequences of Bob's accidental theft are explored and ultimately lead to personal growth or positive outcomes, showing that mistakes can be rectified and lessons can be learned. |
32 | * '''Logical Extreme''': Accidental theft becomes a common occurrence in the world, leading to a society that has complex systems in place to address these accidental thefts, such as specialized accidental theft recovery teams. |
33 | * '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's accidental thefts consistently result in humorous situations and comedic misunderstandings. |
34 | * '''Played for Drama''': Bob's accidental theft has serious consequences, leading to misunderstandings, conflicts, or legal troubles that add tension and drama to the story. |
35 | * '''Played for Horror''': The accidental theft takes on a darker tone, with eerie or sinister implications, evoking fear or discomfort in the audience. |
36 | * '''Implied''': The audience sees Bob leaving a store with an item, and later it is subtly implied that he accidentally stole it. |
37 | * '''Unparodied''': The accidental theft is treated seriously, without any comedic or mocking elements present. |
38 | * '''Untwisted''': It is initially hinted that Bob accidentally stole something, but it is later revealed that he did so intentionally, surprising the audience. |
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