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* ArmorPiercingResponse: Robin is quite amused by Rebecca mocking Sam for a hollow victory, only to be quite surprised when she turns to him and says, "And you, Robin..."
* AsideGlance: Robin over Sam's simplistic terms for the chess pieces. He does it again later (albeit much briefer) when Sam asks if a particular piece is his or not.
* AwfulWeddedLife: Pete provided the surveillance equipment needed to help Sam cheat at chess. He says he owns it because his wife regularly cheats on him.
* AsideGlance: Robin over Sam's simplistic terms for the chess pieces. He does it again later (albeit much briefer) when Sam asks if a particular piece is his or not.
* AwfulWeddedLife: Pete provided the surveillance equipment needed to help Sam cheat at chess. He says he owns it because his wife regularly cheats on him.
* CompetitionFreak: Sam and Robin spend the entire episode trying to one-up each other at assorted games: darts, pool, and chess. While Sam was expected due to his baseball history and general dislike of the guy, Robin proves just as competitive and petty. Even Sam outright cheating during the chess game doesn't dissuade Robin, as he considered it an enticing challenge all the same.
* CryIntoChest: When Rebecca says this was a terrible day, Woody (there with her every step of the way) proceeds to cry into Sam's chest.
* EmbarrassingNickname: Back in his pitching days, Sam was known as "the Slider of Death" because of his unfortunate tendency to give up multiple runs during crunch time.
* ExplainExplainOhCrap: Rebecca describes to Sam and Robin what she did at the beach, only to realize mid-sentence that she forgot to dig Woody out of the sand.
* CryIntoChest: When Rebecca says this was a terrible day, Woody (there with her every step of the way) proceeds to cry into Sam's chest.
* EmbarrassingNickname: Back in his pitching days, Sam was known as "the Slider of Death" because of his unfortunate tendency to give up multiple runs during crunch time.
* ExplainExplainOhCrap: Rebecca describes to Sam and Robin what she did at the beach, only to realize mid-sentence that she forgot to dig Woody out of the sand.
* HypocriticalHumor:
** Ahead of the pool game, Robin opts to bet $1, saying it could be a symbol of victory. Sam agrees, but he says it's rather silly that such a low sum could mean anything. One cut later, Sam and friends are reacting to him claiming that dollar as if he won the World Series.
** Walking into the office, Rebecca scolds Norm for trying to delete his bar tab from the computer. Norm scoffs at such an allegation, saying he is simply helping Sam cheat Robin.
* IgnoredAesop: Rebecca openly chastises both Sam and Robin going to such competitive extremes, resulting in a bet that amounted to one penny and ruined the day for themselves and herself, as well. Sam and Robin admit they were being foolish and gracefully shake hands, only to get into a thumb war.
* ItsPersonal: On the prospect of playing Robin at darts, Sam acknowledges how it's actually a bad idea to play someone you dislike at a game because of this trope, as all the bitterness comes out instead of just having fun. He ends up reflecting on why he's bitter towards Robin (e.g. the smug attitude, being with Rebecca) and works himself up into playing.
** Ahead of the pool game, Robin opts to bet $1, saying it could be a symbol of victory. Sam agrees, but he says it's rather silly that such a low sum could mean anything. One cut later, Sam and friends are reacting to him claiming that dollar as if he won the World Series.
** Walking into the office, Rebecca scolds Norm for trying to delete his bar tab from the computer. Norm scoffs at such an allegation, saying he is simply helping Sam cheat Robin.
* IgnoredAesop: Rebecca openly chastises both Sam and Robin going to such competitive extremes, resulting in a bet that amounted to one penny and ruined the day for themselves and herself, as well. Sam and Robin admit they were being foolish and gracefully shake hands, only to get into a thumb war.
* ItsPersonal: On the prospect of playing Robin at darts, Sam acknowledges how it's actually a bad idea to play someone you dislike at a game because of this trope, as all the bitterness comes out instead of just having fun. He ends up reflecting on why he's bitter towards Robin (e.g. the smug attitude, being with Rebecca) and works himself up into playing.
* OhNoNotAgain: Rebecca reacts to Norm being at her computer by she already told him to stop trying to delete his bar tab.
* OpenMouthInsertFoot: While chastising Sam and Robin for their behavior, Rebecca bemoans how this has been a truly terrible day. Having spent the entire day by her side, Woody starts crying. Rebecca immediately tries to take it back, saying she had fun with him.
* PyrrhicVictory: For the chess game, Sam and Robin bet a week's salary. Since Robin admits he knew all along about the cheating but played anyway, Sam reasons his fluke win still counts and that he's owed the money. Robin gives him a penny, saying his bookkeeping practices mean he technically only gets paid one dollar a year. Rebecca takes a moment to chastise Sam for going to so much effort for this moment, as well as deflates Robin's smug mood by reminding him he was just as obsessive over this paltry prize and that his attempt to put one over on Sam even in defeat cost him a day off with his girlfriend.
* OpenMouthInsertFoot: While chastising Sam and Robin for their behavior, Rebecca bemoans how this has been a truly terrible day. Having spent the entire day by her side, Woody starts crying. Rebecca immediately tries to take it back, saying she had fun with him.
* PyrrhicVictory: For the chess game, Sam and Robin bet a week's salary. Since Robin admits he knew all along about the cheating but played anyway, Sam reasons his fluke win still counts and that he's owed the money. Robin gives him a penny, saying his bookkeeping practices mean he technically only gets paid one dollar a year. Rebecca takes a moment to chastise Sam for going to so much effort for this moment, as well as deflates Robin's smug mood by reminding him he was just as obsessive over this paltry prize and that his attempt to put one over on Sam even in defeat cost him a day off with his girlfriend.
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* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his queen more or less at random, Robin responds by moving his bishop, and Sam (after being ensured that, yes, it was his piece) moves his knight--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.
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* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his queen more or less at random, Robin responds by moving his bishop, and Sam (after being ensured that, yes, it was his piece) moves his knight--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.fury.
* WelcomeToMyWorld: As Sam and Robin's competitiveness ramps up, Frasier bemoans being stuck on the sidelines.
-->'''Frasier:''' Y'know, it just isn't fair. I mean, I wanted to be one of the guys. All I'm doin' is sittin' on my duff watchin' other people do things.\\
'''Norm:''' Welcome to Norm World. ''[hands him a beer]'' Keep your hands inside the car at all times.
* WorthyOpponent: Robin admits he finds Sam a curious challenge and even compliments his raw talent. It's why he wants to beat him without mercy.
* WrongAssumption: Robin figured out that Sam was cheating and what specific strategy was being used, so he matched him move for move to counter that. After the computer freezes up, Sam makes a completely random move, which Robin interpreted as a deliberate attempt at changing up the strategy mid-game, so he tried to counter that supposed strategy. Sam, of course, had no idea what he was doing, but he did notice how Robin had suddenly left himself wide open for a checkmate without even realizing it.
* YankTheDogsChain: Sam thinks winning the chess game will provide the money needed to buy back the bar. He wins through a fluke, but Robin only pays out a penny, due to corporate loopholes.
* WelcomeToMyWorld: As Sam and Robin's competitiveness ramps up, Frasier bemoans being stuck on the sidelines.
-->'''Frasier:''' Y'know, it just isn't fair. I mean, I wanted to be one of the guys. All I'm doin' is sittin' on my duff watchin' other people do things.\\
'''Norm:''' Welcome to Norm World. ''[hands him a beer]'' Keep your hands inside the car at all times.
* WorthyOpponent: Robin admits he finds Sam a curious challenge and even compliments his raw talent. It's why he wants to beat him without mercy.
* WrongAssumption: Robin figured out that Sam was cheating and what specific strategy was being used, so he matched him move for move to counter that. After the computer freezes up, Sam makes a completely random move, which Robin interpreted as a deliberate attempt at changing up the strategy mid-game, so he tried to counter that supposed strategy. Sam, of course, had no idea what he was doing, but he did notice how Robin had suddenly left himself wide open for a checkmate without even realizing it.
* YankTheDogsChain: Sam thinks winning the chess game will provide the money needed to buy back the bar. He wins through a fluke, but Robin only pays out a penny, due to corporate loopholes.
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* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his knight more or less at random--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.
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* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his knight queen more or less at random--and random, Robin responds by moving his bishop, and Sam (after being ensured that, yes, it was his piece) moves his knight--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.
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I removed the Kick the Dog examples. This dealt with Rebecca accidentally upsetting Woody by ranting about their day. From the trope page about this trope, “When a character does something evil, cruel or very mean for no apparent gain, because the author wants to demonstrate that he's not a nice guy and shift audience sympathy away from him.” Rebecca hurting Woody was an accidental thing (not something evil, cruel or very mean) and she immediately apologised and tried to make him feel better. This was clearly not intended to demonstrate that she was not a nice person nor to switch audience sympathy away from her. So I don’t believe the trope applies.
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* KickTheDog:
** Robin reveals he knew what Sam was up to all along, meaning he passed up a day with Rebecca, ''knowing'' what she was after, just to get into a dick-measuring contest with Sam.
** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.
** Robin reveals he knew what Sam was up to all along, meaning he passed up a day with Rebecca, ''knowing'' what she was after, just to get into a dick-measuring contest with Sam.
** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.
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* KickTheDog:
**KickTheDog: Robin reveals he knew what Sam was up to all along, meaning he passed up a day with Rebecca, ''knowing'' what she was after, just to get into a dick-measuring contest with Sam.
** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.Sam.
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** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.
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"Indoor Fun with Sammy and Bobby" is the 19th episode of the eighth season of ''Series/{{Cheers}}''.
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"Indoor Fun with Sammy and Bobby" Robby" is the 19th episode of the eighth season of ''Series/{{Cheers}}''.
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* CharacterDevelopment: Robin COlcord gets one, as we learn he has a lot of competitivity.
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* CharacterDevelopment: Robin COlcord Colcord gets one, as we learn he has a lot of competitivity.
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*CharacterDevelopment: Robin COlcord gets one, as we learn he has a lot of competitivity.
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-->'''Robin''': Billiards, Carts, these are things you're adroit at, Sam.\\
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-->'''Robin''': Billiards, Carts, darts, these are things you're adroit at, Sam.\\
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Directed by: Andy Ackerman\\
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Directed by: Andy Ackerman\\
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Guest Starring: Roger Rees]
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Guest Starring: Roger Rees]
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* CallingMeALogarithm: The exchange that happens when Robin tells Sam he wants to play an intellectual game, chess.
-->'''Robin''': Billiards, Carts, these are things you're adroit at, Sam.\\
'''Sam''': Listen, nobody calls me a "droit".
-->'''Robin''': Billiards, Carts, these are things you're adroit at, Sam.\\
'''Sam''': Listen, nobody calls me a "droit".
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* KickTheDog:
** Robin reveals he knew what Sam was up to all along, meaning he passed up a day with Rebecca, ''knowing'' what she was after, just to get into a dick-measuring contest with Sam.
** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.
** Robin reveals he knew what Sam was up to all along, meaning he passed up a day with Rebecca, ''knowing'' what she was after, just to get into a dick-measuring contest with Sam.
** After she learns this, Rebecca angrily rants that her intended perfect day has been utterly boring, causing [[ImStandingRightHere Woody]] to burst into tears.
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* SpottingTheThread: Robin reveals he knew Sam was cheating all along. A giveaway was the game Sam was supposedly listening to having ended while they were playing.
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Episode: Season 8, Episode 19\\
Title: Indoor Fun with Sammy and Robby\\
Directed by: Andy Ackerman\\
Written by: Phoef Sutton\\
Air Date: February 22, 1990\\
Previous: Severe Crane Damage\\
Next: 50-50 Carla\\
Guest Starring: Roger Rees]
"Indoor Fun with Sammy and Bobby" is the 19th episode of the eighth season of ''Series/{{Cheers}}''.
Robin Colcord, billionaire industrial magnate, is doing that rarest of rare things: taking a day off. He's going to spend it with Rebecca, on what Rebecca has basically designed to be her perfect day--walking on the beach, going to the zoo, seeing a showing of ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'', and retiring to home for a night of sex.
However, while Rebecca is changing clothes in her office, Robin gets wrapped up in a game of darts with Sam, who loathes Robin for cheating him both of [[Recap/CheersS8E3 that sweetheart bar deal]] and Rebecca, and who longs for the chance to knock Robin down a peg or two. Sam wins the hotly contested game of darts. That leads to a hotly contested game of pool, which Sam also wins. An infuriated Robin then challenges Sam to a game of chess, which Sam accepts. Unfortunately Sam does not know how to play chess, so Norm will hide in the bar and call out moves to Sam via an earpiece that Sam will wear. Meanwhile, Rebecca goes out on her perfect day, with Woody.
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!!Tropes:
* AnswerCut: As they start the game of pool, Sam snarks "I can't understand why anyone would get that excited over winning a dollar." Cut to the gang singing "Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye" as a triumphant Sam emerges from the pool room, dollar in hand.
* BeachBury: Rebecca says she and Woody did all the stuff on the beach that she'd dreamed of doing, including burying Woody in the sand--then she screams "Oh my God, Woody!", and tears out of the bar.
* FlatWhat: Robin's "What." He says this after Sam announces the SurpriseCheckmate, and somehow manages to convey both shock and rage while maintaining a flat tone.
* TheGhost: Jeanne Marie, Robin's other girlfriend, the one who works at the French consulate. She'll be a ghost for the rest of Season 8 as Rebecca continually complains about her.
* HilariouslyAbusiveChildhood: Cliff says that Ma Clavin would not allow puberty in the house.
* SmartPeoplePlayChess: Robin challenges Sam to a game of chess for exactly this reason, confident that he'll win. Sam goes to Norm to help him cheat.
* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his knight more or less at random--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.
Episode: Season 8, Episode 19\\
Title: Indoor Fun with Sammy and Robby\\
Directed by: Andy Ackerman\\
Written by: Phoef Sutton\\
Air Date: February 22, 1990\\
Previous: Severe Crane Damage\\
Next: 50-50 Carla\\
Guest Starring: Roger Rees]
"Indoor Fun with Sammy and Bobby" is the 19th episode of the eighth season of ''Series/{{Cheers}}''.
Robin Colcord, billionaire industrial magnate, is doing that rarest of rare things: taking a day off. He's going to spend it with Rebecca, on what Rebecca has basically designed to be her perfect day--walking on the beach, going to the zoo, seeing a showing of ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'', and retiring to home for a night of sex.
However, while Rebecca is changing clothes in her office, Robin gets wrapped up in a game of darts with Sam, who loathes Robin for cheating him both of [[Recap/CheersS8E3 that sweetheart bar deal]] and Rebecca, and who longs for the chance to knock Robin down a peg or two. Sam wins the hotly contested game of darts. That leads to a hotly contested game of pool, which Sam also wins. An infuriated Robin then challenges Sam to a game of chess, which Sam accepts. Unfortunately Sam does not know how to play chess, so Norm will hide in the bar and call out moves to Sam via an earpiece that Sam will wear. Meanwhile, Rebecca goes out on her perfect day, with Woody.
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!!Tropes:
* AnswerCut: As they start the game of pool, Sam snarks "I can't understand why anyone would get that excited over winning a dollar." Cut to the gang singing "Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye" as a triumphant Sam emerges from the pool room, dollar in hand.
* BeachBury: Rebecca says she and Woody did all the stuff on the beach that she'd dreamed of doing, including burying Woody in the sand--then she screams "Oh my God, Woody!", and tears out of the bar.
* FlatWhat: Robin's "What." He says this after Sam announces the SurpriseCheckmate, and somehow manages to convey both shock and rage while maintaining a flat tone.
* TheGhost: Jeanne Marie, Robin's other girlfriend, the one who works at the French consulate. She'll be a ghost for the rest of Season 8 as Rebecca continually complains about her.
* HilariouslyAbusiveChildhood: Cliff says that Ma Clavin would not allow puberty in the house.
* SmartPeoplePlayChess: Robin challenges Sam to a game of chess for exactly this reason, confident that he'll win. Sam goes to Norm to help him cheat.
* SurpriseCheckmate: Rebecca's computer goes dead, leaving Norm unable to see the game and pass moves to Sam. Without any help, Sam moves his knight more or less at random--and puts Robin in checkmate, much to Robin's fury.
