History Main / EdgyBackwardsChairSitting

* In an episode of ''Series/HappyDays'', Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and others discuss giving her a ''MyFairLady''-style makeover, making Mr. C doubt that it can be done.

* On ''BattlestarGalactica'', the virtual Number 6 did this to Dr. Baltar, [[FanService the chair being the only thing she was wearing]].

* Roger regularly sat like this on ''What's Happening'' whenever the gang went to Rob's Place.

* In ''Assassin's Creed III'', Connor always turns his chair around before sitting. Of course, this [[JustifiedTrope might just be]] because of the [[WalkingArmory 50 pounds of assassin equipment strapped to his back.]]

There are many different reasons why a person would choose to sit this way. It could convey that the character is edgy but still approachable, [[RuleAbidingRebel slightly rebellious but not destructively so]], to appear carefree or too bored to care, or too calm and collected to make a big deal about things, giving off a "cool" vibe, though it may backfire and give the appearance of looking TotallyRadical instead. Alternatively, those who sits this way can try to use the back of the seat as a type of shield, so they can appear cool while clinging to the back as a form of protection to cover their insecurities.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', Flanders realizes how pathetic his life looks to other people, and in first trying to prove he can be edgy, he tries sitting backwards.

* In [[MilesVorkosigan ''A Civil Campaign'']] the recently sex changed 'Lord Dono' is advised to adopted this as one of 'his' new masculine mannerisms.

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* In [[Miles Vorkosigan ''A Civil Campaign'']] the recently sex changed 'Lord Dono' is advised to adopted this as one of 'his' new masculine mannerisms.

* Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS'' (US) does this while trying to reach out to his employees in his own attempt at a diversity seminar.

* In ''[[BasicInstinct Basic instinct 2]]'', Catherine Tramell does this while talking with his psychiatrist.

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* Dennis Finch in ''JustShootMe'' does this in one episode while talking to Maya, but because the chair had armrests he simply falls backwards awkwardly.

* Michael Scott of ''[[Series/TheOfficeUS The Office]]'' (US) does this while trying to reach out to his employees in his own attempt at a diversity seminar.

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* ''SweetBroAndHellaJeff''. During the VerySpecialEpisode in which [[http://www.mspaintadventures.com/sweetbroandhellajeff/comoc.php?cid=019.jpg The Big Man wants us all "to keep it real about.... AIDS,"]] he sits in a chair backwards as he addresses the audience. The chair is even [[ExpoLabel labeled]] "backways chair".

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* An early episode of ''HeyArnold'' had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.

Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture.

Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture. Also compare [[Administrivia/PeopleSitOnChairs the thing you cannot trope.]]

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Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture. Also compare [[PeopleSitOnChairs the thing you cannot trope.]]

Typically seen in places where people congregate, such as think tank meetings or support groups. Can be one way to show RebelRelaxation. Compare LeaningOnTheFurniture.

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* In ''[[Basicinstinct Basic instinct 2]]'', Catherine Tramell does this while talking with his psychiatrist.

* In ''Basicinstict Basic instinct 2'', Catherine Tramell does this while talking with his psychiatrist.

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* In the Profumo scandal of 1962, which threatened to bring down a British government, prostitute Christine Keeler became a kind of national celebrity. The photogenic and attractive Christine was immortalised in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[HandOrObjectUnderwear so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].

* In the Profumo scandal of 1962, which threatened to bring down a British government, prostitute Christine Keeler became a kind of national celebrity. The photogenic and attractive Christine was immortalised in a photograph by Lewis Morley, sitting naked in a chair, but seated backwards [[SceneryCensor so that the backrest covered the naughty bits whilst making it very clear she was naked]].

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* There's an example in ''Film/Avatar''. The leader of the marines sits this way when he's speaking to Jake in the cafeteria.

* ''Series/SavedByTheBell'': this is [[BigManOnCampus AC Slater's]] default way of sitting. As the series predates most ironic uses of this trope, Slater manages to come across as cool and slightly (but [[RuleAbidingRebel harmlessly]]) rebellious.
* In an episode of HappyDays, Leather Tuscadero does this while the Cunninghams and other discuss giving her a MyFairLady -style makeover, making Mr. C doubt it can be done.
* In an episode of ''{{Series/Black Books}}'', Manny attempts this a few times after a prolonged stint with his birthday presents of an espresso machine and a box set of Columbo. Each time, he ends up crushing his testicles[[spoiler:, with the last one provoking a [[InstantSoprano high pitched]] reply of "That was a particularly bad one".]]

* In an episode of FamilyGuy about sex ed, a visiting speaker who argues for chastity does this.
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* When Mabel of ''GravityFalls'' is left in charge of the Mystery Shack for three days, she reads an old business handbook from the 1980s. This inspires her to wear shoulder pads and to sit like this to appear approachable to her "employees".
* An early episode of HeyArnold had Arnold's grandpa sit on a hardwood chair backwards while trying to convince his grandson not to worry too hard about his pet pig Abner running away. However, his statements that Abner won't come back aren't very reassuring.