- Easily Forgiven: Later in the episode, Mike comes into Sam's room and apologizes for telling the story of the Crimson Clown, admitting he made it up to spite his younger brother for his bad behavior. Now bear in mind, on top of being a snotty brat, Sam stole Mike's money for their mom's birthday present, spent it for himself, got Mike in trouble with their mom, and overall ruined their mother's birthday. If anything, Mike had every right not to tell Sam the Crimson Clown wasn't real. However, this trope does work for two purposes. First, it's supposed to have the effect that the Crimson Clown has taken on a life of its own beyond a made up boogeyman. Second, it's supposed to imply that the only reason the Crimson Clown even gave Sam a second chance was because of Mike's forgiveness.
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