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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, putting on a disguise, being in the changing room, or [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers because he can't fly with his clothing covering]] [[WingedHumanoid his wings]].

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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, putting on a disguise, being in the changing room, or [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers because he can't fly with his clothing covering]] covering [[WingedHumanoid his wings]].
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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, putting on a disguise, or being in the changing room.

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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, putting on a disguise, or being in the changing room.room, or [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers because he can't fly with his clothing covering]] [[WingedHumanoid his wings]].
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This doesn't have to just be for female viewers, if that's what you're getting at.


'''Basic Trope''': A male character who provides the female viewers with eye candy.

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'''Basic Trope''': A male character who provides the female viewers with eye candy.
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** Bob is [[ProudBeauty extremely vain]] and loves showing off his good looks.
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** Bob's status as his team's eye candy is frequently used, such as flirting his way out of a jam or sleeping with someone. This is something he greatly dislikes, and its a source of friction within the team.

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** Bob's status as his team's eye candy is frequently used, such as flirting his way out of a jam or sleeping with someone. This is something he greatly dislikes, and its it's a source of friction within the team.



** Alice understands that despite the fact that Bob could have any woman he wants, he choose her and is faithful to her, strengthening their marriage. She also knows that Bob works hard to look good because he wants to look good for her.

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** Alice understands that despite the fact that Bob could have any woman he wants, he choose chose her and is faithful to her, strengthening their marriage. She also knows that Bob works hard to look good because he wants to look good for her.
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** Bob has a very attractive body, [[FanDisservice but he's also extremely cruel and manipulative]], disgusting former admirers.
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* '''Straight''': Bob strips down at least thrice per season.

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* '''Straight''': Bob Bob, a fairly muscular character, strips down at least thrice per season.

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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, or being in the changing room.

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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, i.e. a shower scene, putting on a disguise, or being in the changing room.



* '''Deconstructed''': The writers deliberately make Bob more attractive... but he's also kind of a dick, indicating that just because a man's attractive doesn't mean he's necessarily the best choice as a partner.
* '''Reconstructed''': It turns out that Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, and his love interest helps to smooth out his edges.

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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Deconstructed''':
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The writers deliberately make Bob more attractive... but he's also kind of a dick, indicating that just because a man's attractive doesn't mean he's necessarily the best choice as a partner.
** Bob's status as his team's eye candy is frequently used, such as flirting his way out of a jam or sleeping with someone. This is something he greatly dislikes, and its a source of friction within the team.
** Bob is married to Alice, and the fact that every woman is interested in Bob's physique leads to Alice becoming very jealous.
* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
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It turns out that Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, and his love interest helps to smooth out his edges.edges.
** Bob learns that sometimes, dangerous situations require doing things one might not like. He can tolerate being treated as eye candy if it means a terrorist plot can be stopped.
** Alice understands that despite the fact that Bob could have any woman he wants, he choose her and is faithful to her, strengthening their marriage. She also knows that Bob works hard to look good because he wants to look good for her.
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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the female viewers with eye candy.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man male character who provides the female viewers with eye candy.
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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the viewers, usually female, with eye candy.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the viewers, usually female, female viewers with eye candy.
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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the viewers with eye candy.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the viewers viewers, usually female, with eye candy.
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** Bob has a career that requires a decent physique, i.e. model, athlete etc.
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* '''Straight''': Bob strips down at least trice per season.

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* '''Straight''': Bob strips down at least trice thrice per season.
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* '''Invoked''': "Bob, I'm gonna take of your shirt now." -- "OK."

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* '''Invoked''': "Bob, I'm gonna take of off your shirt now." -- "OK."

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* '''Subverted''': Bob gets a shirtless scene to himself… because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery]].

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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Bob gets a shirtless scene to himself… because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery]].



* '''Unparodied''': ...of course, the warmer parts of Alaska.

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* '''Unparodied''': ...'''Unparodied''': Bob rips his shirt off every minute he is on screen, even though the show takes place in Alaska... of course, the warmer parts of Alaska.

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* '''Exaggerated''': WalkingShirtlessScene.
* '''Downplayed''':
** Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothes consistent of a kilt, short shorts, tank top, or pretty much anything that shows off his physique without being explicit.
** EstrogenBrigade.

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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WalkingShirtlessScene.
* '''Downplayed''':
** Bob strips in every episode for no apparent plot-relevant reason.
* '''Downplayed''':
Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothes consistent of a kilt, short shorts, tank top, or pretty much anything that shows off his physique without being explicit.
** EstrogenBrigade.
explicit.



** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, IE a shower scene, or being in the changing room.

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** Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe, IE i.e. a shower scene, or being in the changing room.



* '''Double Subverted''': However, after he recovers, not only is it shown that he is incredibly attractive, but he ends up with a cool scar on his abdomen, making him arguably even more attractive.

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* '''Double Subverted''': However, after he recovers, not only is it shown that he is incredibly attractive, but he ends up with a cool scar on his abdomen, making him arguably even more attractive.attractive and more interesting.



* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Bob is unbuttoning his shirt, but changes his mind and he does up the buttons. He goes to change his shirt. He rips the shirt open, only to reveal he's wearing two shirts at once. No skin is shown whatsoever. He then spills water on himself, but nothing is showing. He covers himself in a towel, his shirts still on.



* '''Invoked''': The group dynamic throughout the series lands Bob as TheFace. Bob reasons that more people will talk to someone who's easier on the eyes.

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* '''Invoked''': The group dynamic throughout the series lands Bob as TheFace. Bob reasons that more people will talk to someone who's easier on the eyes."Bob, I'm gonna take of your shirt now." -- "OK."



* '''Defied''':
** Bob, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.
** Bob becomes extremely modest.

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* '''Defied''':
** Bob, not wanting
'''Defied''': "Bob, take off your shirt and tell us." -- "Nah, I don't want to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.
** Bob becomes extremely modest.
give you or those crazy fan girls any ideas."



* '''Conversed''': "Yeah, he's just there to keep my 15-year-old daughter entertained."
* '''Implied''': A few girls gossip about him, and the protagonists overhear it, but don't see him or a picture of him.

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* '''Conversed''': "Yeah, he's in the TV show just there to keep my 15-year-old daughter entertained."
%% * '''Implied''': A few girls gossip about him, and the protagonists overhear it, but don't see him or a picture of him.'''Implied''':
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* '''Reconstructed''': It turns out that Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who is ultimately as gorgeous on the inside as he is on the outside, and his love interest helps to smooth out his edges.

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* '''Reconstructed''': It turns out that Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who is ultimately as gorgeous on the inside as he is on the outside, JerkWithAHeartOfGold, and his love interest helps to smooth out his edges.
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* '''Reconstructed''': It turns out that Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who is ultimately as gorgeous on the inside as he is on the outside, and his love interest helps to smooth out his edges.

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* '''Inverted''': Bob keeps his clothes on all the time.

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* '''Inverted''': Bob keeps his clothes on all the time.is a Mr. FanDisservice.


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* '''Unparodied''': ...of course, the warmer parts of Alaska.
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** Faye glues Bob's shirt to his skin as a prank. She, just like everyone else, is freaked out when he accidentally [[FanDisservice flays his own chest]].

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* '''Double Subverted''': However, he also happens to be pretty muscular.

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* '''Double Subverted''': However, after he also happens to be pretty muscular.recovers, not only is it shown that he is incredibly attractive, but he ends up with a cool scar on his abdomen, making him arguably even more attractive.


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** Bob, who is very attractive, rips his shirt off. [[NotDistractedByTheSexy Nobody cares]], or even better, they tell him that [[InformedDeformity he looks ugly]].

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothes consistent of a kilt.
* '''Justified''': Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothes consistent of a kilt.
kilt, short shorts, tank top, or pretty much anything that shows off his physique without being explicit.
** EstrogenBrigade.
* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
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Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to disrobe.disrobe, IE a shower scene, or being in the changing room.
** Bob comes from a tribe that ''requires'' a great physique to survive, and it's more pragmatic to lose your shirt and get away than to stay modest and risk death or capture.



* '''Parodied''': Bob rips his shirt off every minute he is on screen.

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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
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Bob rips his shirt off every minute he is on screen.screen, even though the show takes place in Alaska.



* '''Lampshaded''': In-universe, a few girls gawk over how sexy he is, and show the protagonists (and the audience) a picture of him.
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': In-universe, a few girls [[EatingTheEyeCandy gawk over how sexy he is, is]], and show the protagonists (and the audience) a picture of him.
* '''Invoked''': ???
The group dynamic throughout the series lands Bob as TheFace. Bob reasons that more people will talk to someone who's easier on the eyes.
* '''Exploited''': ???Bob, in a rare male case of ScrewTheRulesImBeautiful, uses this to flirt with a desk secretary into giving him valuable, classified information.


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* '''Deconstructed''': The writers deliberately make Bob more attractive... but he's also kind of a dick, indicating that just because a man's attractive doesn't mean he's necessarily the best choice as a partner.

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* '''Parodied''': ???

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* '''Parodied''': ???Bob rips his shirt off every minute he is on screen.
** Everyone gawks about how hot Bob is... [[InformedAttractiveness despite the fact that he is actually an ugly, old and overweight man.]]
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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the female viewers with eye candy.

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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the female viewers with eye candy.



* '''Downplayed''': Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothed consistent of a kilt.
* '''Justified''': Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to de-robe.

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob keeps his clothes on, but said clothed clothes consistent of a kilt.
* '''Justified''': Bob is presented with valid in-universe reasons to de-robe.disrobe.



* '''Subverted''': Bob gets a shirtless scene to himself... because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery.]]

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* '''Subverted''': Bob gets a shirtless scene to himself... himself… because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery.]]recovery]].



* '''Enforced''': We're looking to appeal to both demographics, so let's have MsFanservice get her counterpart.

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* '''Enforced''': We're "We're looking to appeal to both demographics, so let's have MsFanservice get her counterpart."

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* '''Defied''': Bob, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.

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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
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Bob, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.it.
** Bob becomes extremely modest.
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* '''Straight''': Carl is a fairly muscular man whose shirt doesn't stick to him.

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* '''Straight''': Carl is a fairly muscular man whose shirt doesn't stick to him.Bob strips down at least trice per season.



* '''Downplayed''': He is attractive enough to woo the fangirls, but the fanboys utterly hate him.
* '''Justified''': He is the [[GenderBender gender-flipped version]] of the MsFanservice.
* '''Inverted''': Carl is the ugliest person on the show.

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* '''Downplayed''': He is attractive enough to woo the fangirls, Bob keeps his clothes on, but the fanboys utterly hate him.
said clothed consistent of a kilt.
* '''Justified''': He Bob is the [[GenderBender gender-flipped version]] of the MsFanservice.
presented with valid in-universe reasons to de-robe.
* '''Inverted''': Carl is Bob keeps his clothes on all the ugliest person on the show.time.



* '''Subverted''': Carl gets a shirtless scene to himself... because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': However, he also happens to be pretty muscular

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* '''Subverted''': Carl Bob gets a shirtless scene to himself... because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': However, he also happens to be pretty muscularmuscular.



* '''Averted''': Carl doesn't provide any fanservice.
* '''Enforced''': We're looking to appeal to both demographics, so let's have [[MsFanservice Maria]] get her counterpart.

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* '''Averted''': Carl Bob doesn't provide any fanservice.
* '''Enforced''': We're looking to appeal to both demographics, so let's have [[MsFanservice Maria]] MsFanservice get her counterpart.



* '''Defied''': Carl, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.

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* '''Defied''': Carl, Bob, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.
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* '''Double Subverted''': ???

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* '''Double Subverted''': ???However, he also happens to be pretty muscular
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'''Basic Trope''': A man who provides the female viewers with eye candy.
* '''Straight''': Carl is a fairly muscular man whose shirt doesn't stick to him.
* '''Exaggerated''': WalkingShirtlessScene.
* '''Downplayed''': He is attractive enough to woo the fangirls, but the fanboys utterly hate him.
* '''Justified''': He is the [[GenderBender gender-flipped version]] of the MsFanservice.
* '''Inverted''': Carl is the ugliest person on the show.
* '''Gender Inverted''': MsFanservice.
* '''Subverted''': Carl gets a shirtless scene to himself... because [[FanDisservice an alien is about to burst out of it, and he's in the hospital for recovery.]]
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Carl doesn't provide any fanservice.
* '''Enforced''': We're looking to appeal to both demographics, so let's have [[MsFanservice Maria]] get her counterpart.
* '''Lampshaded''': In-universe, a few girls gawk over how sexy he is, and show the protagonists (and the audience) a picture of him.
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': Carl, not wanting to have to talk over the hoard of fangirls, intentionally cuts himself up so as to avoid it.
* '''Discussed''': After a session of working out, Bob comments "What do you think the girl who lives next door will think when she sees us?"
* '''Conversed''': "Yeah, he's just there to keep my 15-year-old daughter entertained."
* '''Implied''': A few girls gossip about him, and the protagonists overhear it, but don't see him or a picture of him.
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