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* '''Justified''': Michael just tends to prefer "manlyly" things.

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* '''Justified''': Michael just tends to prefer "manlyly" "manly" things.
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* '''Parodied''': Michael will scream IWantToBeArealMan while playong basketball to look as manly as he can.

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* '''Parodied''': Michael will scream IWantToBeArealMan IWantToBeARealMan while playong playing basketball to look as manly as he can.
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* '''Subverted''': Michael Belives RealMenWearPink.

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* '''Subverted''': Michael Belives belives that RealMenWearPink.
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* '''Inverted''': {{InTouchWithHisFeminineSide}}

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* '''Inverted''': {{InTouchWithHisFeminineSide}}InTouchWithHisFeminineSide



* '''Conversed''': While watching an old sitcom from TheFifties, Bob and Alice debate whether the heroine is so feminine because she wants to be or because she felt pressured by society.

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* '''Conversed''': While watching an old sitcom from TheFifties, Bob Nora and Alice Michael debate whether the heroine hero is so feminine masculine because she he wants to be or because she he felt pressured by society.
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'''Basic Trope''': A masculine boy or man.
* '''Straight''': Michael loves sports and cars and values his strength.
* '''Exaggerated''': Michael shuns anything feminine, from showing emotions to wearing pink.
* '''Downplayed''': RealMenWearPink
* '''Justified''': Michael just tends to prefer "manlyly" things.
* '''Inverted''': {{InTouchWithHisFeminineSide}}
* '''Gender Inverted''': GirlyGirl
* '''Subverted''': Michael Belives RealMenWearPink.
* '''Double Subverted''': Mike is ashamed of his feminine side and goes to great pains to hide it.
* '''Parodied''': Michael will scream IWantToBeArealMan while playong basketball to look as manly as he can.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Michael's interests alternate between "girly" and "boyish".
* '''Averted''':
** Mike is no more manly than the average boy.
** Alternatively, Michael has a gender-neutral personality.
* '''Enforced''': The author wanted to show boys that it's okay to be "manly."
* '''Lampshaded''': "Mike, you would be perfect as an action hero."
* '''Invoked''': Michael is living in a setting with strict gender roles. He acts as "manly" as possible so she'll be accepted by society.
* '''Exploited''': Steven comes to Michael when he needs help with learning how to play football.
* '''Defied''': Michael refuses to have "manly" interests.
* '''Discussed''': Micheal and [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide Steven]] argue over whether it's true that RealMenWearPink.
* '''Conversed''': While watching an old sitcom from TheFifties, Bob and Alice debate whether the heroine is so feminine because she wants to be or because she felt pressured by society.
* '''Implied''': Michael tends to wear more masculine clothes than other male characters, but his personality is never quite established.
* '''Deconstructed''': Michael's behavior reinforces the idea that all men should be tough and agressive.
* '''Reconstructed''': Michael makes it clear that just because he act masculine doesn't mean all men should do the same.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Michael would choose to do the manliest thing at all times, even when it's wildly impractical. HilarityEnsues.
* '''Played For Drama''': Michael's decision to pursue manliness as much he can alienates other people.
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