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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???There are times where Dave seems to lash out or act arrogant do to his insecurities being pressed, but then there are also times where he treats others poorly for no other reason than his enjoyment or amusement while displaying zero insecurities.
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** Dave is self-confident and has no insecurity to cover.
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** Dave is genuinely self-confident and has no insecurity to cover.
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* '''Inverted''': Dave [[HeroicSelfDeprecation acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego]].
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* '''Inverted''': Dave [[HeroicSelfDeprecation acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego]].ego.
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* '''Downplayed''': Occasionally Dave reminds others of cool things he can do because he’s feeling insecure, but not enough to be his defining trait.
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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
** Occasionally Dave reminds others of cool things he can do because he’s feeling insecure, but not enough to be his definingtrait. trait.
** Dave fakes being secure about himself, but isn't outright arrogant.
** Occasionally Dave reminds others of cool things he can do because he’s feeling insecure, but not enough to be his defining
** Dave fakes being secure about himself, but isn't outright arrogant.
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* '''Lampshaded''': ???"That's Dave. He's a dickhead, but for some reason I think he's secretly depressed."
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* '''Defied''': Dave realizes that he’s starting to be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn't want to be that person.
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* '''Defied''': Ted, who knows that Dave realizes is depressed, gives him a ReasonYouSuckSpeech in response to his abrasive behavior:
--> '''Ted:''' "Dave, I don't give a flying fuck thathe’s starting to you're depressed. If you're gonna be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn't want to an asshole, you will be that person. treated like one. UNDERSTAND?"
--> '''Ted:''' "Dave, I don't give a flying fuck that
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* '''Subverted''': It seems as though Dave is a jerk because he’s insecure, but when confronted on it he reveals that no, he’s just a jerk...
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
** It seems as though Dave is a jerk because he’s insecure, but when confronted on it he reveals that no, he’s just a jerk...
** Dave states that he knows people think he's a stuck-up jerk but isn't bothered by their low opinion of him...
* '''DoubleSubverted''': ...Subverted''':
** ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
** ...because he's so used to not being taken seriously that he loses his overconfident front when somebody shows that they ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe actually like]]'' him.
** It seems as though Dave is a jerk because he’s insecure, but when confronted on it he reveals that no, he’s just a jerk...
** Dave states that he knows people think he's a stuck-up jerk but isn't bothered by their low opinion of him...
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** ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
** ...because he's so used to not being taken seriously that he loses his overconfident front when somebody shows that they ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe actually like]]'' him.
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* '''Inverted''': Dave acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego.
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* '''Inverted''': Dave [[HeroicSelfDeprecation acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego.ego]].
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{The Hero}}’s [[TeamNormal tagalong friend]]; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to [[TheWoobie grind down his self esteem]] to drive a wedge between them.
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{The Hero}}’s [[TeamNormal [[TheTeamNormal tagalong friend]]; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to [[TheWoobie grind down his self esteem]] to drive a wedge between them.
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* '''Reconstructed''': The therapy shows progress and Dave begins to meet people who can be proud of him for his real achievements. He becomes less abrasive and begins to be able to hold a job and a circle of friends.
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** Dave actually [[{{InsufferableGenius}} has a lot to be proud of]] or [[{{RightlySelfRighteous}} actually is better than other people]], even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a [[{{DarkAndTroubledPast}} result of serious abuse]] and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
** Dave’s insecurity is a [[{{DarkAndTroubledPast}} result of serious abuse]] and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
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** Dave actually [[{{InsufferableGenius}} [[InsufferableGenius has a lot to be proud of]] or [[{{RightlySelfRighteous}} [[RightlySelfRighteous actually is better than other people]], even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a[[{{DarkAndTroubledPast}} [[DarkAndTroubledPast result of serious abuse]] and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
** Dave’s insecurity is a
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* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as [[{{FreudianExcuse}} a reason]] for his arrogant front.
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* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as [[{{FreudianExcuse}} [[FreudianExcuse a reason]] for his arrogant front.
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s [[{{TeamNormal}} tagalong friend]]; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to [[{{TheWoobie}} grind down his self esteem]] to drive a wedge between them.
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s [[{{TeamNormal}} {{The Hero}}’s [[TeamNormal tagalong friend]]; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to [[{{TheWoobie}} [[TheWoobie grind down his self esteem]] to drive a wedge between them.
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* '''Defied''': Dave realizes that he’s starting to be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn’t want to be that person.
* '''Discussed''': “I bet those jerks go home and cry at night because they know they suck.”
* '''Conversed''': “Have you seen this study that says many bullies are just putting people down to feel better about themselves?”
* '''Discussed''': “I bet those jerks go home and cry at night because they know they suck.”
* '''Conversed''': “Have you seen this study that says many bullies are just putting people down to feel better about themselves?”
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* '''Defied''': Dave realizes that he’s starting to be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn’t doesn't want to be that person.
* '''Discussed''':“I "I bet those jerks go home and cry at night because they know they suck.”
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* '''Conversed''':“Have "Have you seen this study that says many bullies are just putting people down to feel better about themselves?” themselves?"
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* '''Conversed''':
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* '''Deconstructed''': Dave’s insecurity pushes people away until he’s friendless and depressed.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Dave’s insecurity pushes people away until he’s friendless and depressed.depressed, he can't get promoted because his coworkers and bosses think he's annoying, and attempt at dating never get past the first meeting, so he goes to therapy to have a functioning social life.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Dave feels truly worthless, so he constantly puts down everyone with obious lies.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Dave feels truly worthless, so he constantly puts down everyone with obious obvious lies.
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** Dave actually has a lot to be proud of or actually is better than other people, even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a result of serious abuse and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
** Dave’s insecurity is a result of serious abuse and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
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** Dave actually [[{{InsufferableGenius}} has a lot to be proud of of]] or [[{{RightlySelfRighteous}} actually is better than other people, people]], even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a [[{{DarkAndTroubledPast}} result of seriousabuse abuse]] and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
** Dave’s insecurity is a [[{{DarkAndTroubledPast}} result of serious
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* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as a reason for his arrogant front.
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* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as [[{{FreudianExcuse}} a reason reason]] for his arrogant front.
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s tagalong friend; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to grind down his self esteem to drive a wedge between them.
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* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s [[{{TeamNormal}} tagalong friend; friend]]; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to [[{{TheWoobie}} grind down his self esteem esteem]] to drive a wedge between them.
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'''Basic Trope''': A person acts arrogant to cover their insecurity.
* '''Straight''': Dave has low self esteem, so he talks about his accomplishments or puts others down.
* '''Exaggerated''': Dave feels truly worthless, so he constantly puts down everyone with obious lies.
* '''Downplayed''': Occasionally Dave reminds others of cool things he can do because he’s feeling insecure, but not enough to be his defining trait.
* '''Justified''':
** Dave actually has a lot to be proud of or actually is better than other people, even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a result of serious abuse and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
* '''Inverted''': Dave acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego.
* '''Subverted''': It seems as though Dave is a jerk because he’s insecure, but when confronted on it he reveals that no, he’s just a jerk...
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''':
** Dave doesn’t cover up his insecurity.
** Dave is self-confident and has no insecurity to cover.
* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as a reason for his arrogant front.
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': Dave is a high-ranking henchman of Emperor Evulz; Evulz simultaneously grinds out every sign of self-worth in his subordinates by reminding them that they are fools he only allows to live for the moment, and forces them to uphold the superior image of his empire.
* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s tagalong friend; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to grind down his self esteem to drive a wedge between them.
* '''Defied''': Dave realizes that he’s starting to be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn’t want to be that person.
* '''Discussed''': “I bet those jerks go home and cry at night because they know they suck.”
* '''Conversed''': “Have you seen this study that says many bullies are just putting people down to feel better about themselves?”
* '''Implied''': Dave is just an arrogant person around other characters, but when he’s alone there are hints of his insecurity for the audience.
* '''Deconstructed''': Dave’s insecurity pushes people away until he’s friendless and depressed.
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%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???
* '''Straight''': Dave has low self esteem, so he talks about his accomplishments or puts others down.
* '''Exaggerated''': Dave feels truly worthless, so he constantly puts down everyone with obious lies.
* '''Downplayed''': Occasionally Dave reminds others of cool things he can do because he’s feeling insecure, but not enough to be his defining trait.
* '''Justified''':
** Dave actually has a lot to be proud of or actually is better than other people, even if he is insecure.
** Dave’s insecurity is a result of serious abuse and his therapist told him to fake being self-confident to remind himself of his worth.
* '''Inverted''': Dave acts overly humble to cover up his massive ego.
* '''Subverted''': It seems as though Dave is a jerk because he’s insecure, but when confronted on it he reveals that no, he’s just a jerk...
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but he only did that because he was ashamed of his insecurity.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''':
** Dave doesn’t cover up his insecurity.
** Dave is self-confident and has no insecurity to cover.
* '''Enforced''': The author is told his rival character is one-dimensional, so he gives Dave crippling insecurity as a reason for his arrogant front.
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': Dave is a high-ranking henchman of Emperor Evulz; Evulz simultaneously grinds out every sign of self-worth in his subordinates by reminding them that they are fools he only allows to live for the moment, and forces them to uphold the superior image of his empire.
* '''Exploited''': Dave is {{TheHero}}’s tagalong friend; Emperor Evulz sees this tendency and goes out of his way to grind down his self esteem to drive a wedge between them.
* '''Defied''': Dave realizes that he’s starting to be a jerk because of his insecurity and stops himself because he doesn’t want to be that person.
* '''Discussed''': “I bet those jerks go home and cry at night because they know they suck.”
* '''Conversed''': “Have you seen this study that says many bullies are just putting people down to feel better about themselves?”
* '''Implied''': Dave is just an arrogant person around other characters, but when he’s alone there are hints of his insecurity for the audience.
* '''Deconstructed''': Dave’s insecurity pushes people away until he’s friendless and depressed.
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%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???
