1 | '''Basic Trope''': A character making a small devious smile marks trouble. |
2 | * '''Straight''': As soon as Hiro prepares to stretch his hand for a handshake and Emperor Evulz smiles deviously to return the favor by shocking Hiro with a ElectricJoybuzzer. |
3 | * '''Exaggerated''': |
4 | ** Emperor Evulz [[PerpetualSmiler constantly smiles in the most]] [[SmugSmiler smug manner]] every time the odds are in his favor. |
5 | ** SlasherSmile |
6 | * '''Downplayed''': The AntiHero makes devious smiles only on when they are mischievously [[PokethePoodle annoying their allies.]] However, they remain [[TheStoic stoic]] when real crimes are committed by {{Villains}}. |
7 | * '''Justified''': |
8 | ** Emperor Evulz wants to relish his villainy against his enemies, but needs to acquire a tactical advantage [[VillainWithGoodPublicity by hiding his villainous nature to the public.]] |
9 | ** The anti-hero may have [[HeelFaceTurn reformed]] [[ReformedButNotTamed from their villainous ways, but their old habits aren't easily abandoned.]] |
10 | ** Emperor Evulz or the anti hero don't want to get their face frozen from constantly making over-dramatic facial expressions when feeling victorous. |
11 | * '''Inverted''': |
12 | ** [[FaceOfAThug The nicest heroes smile]] in a [[CreepyGood very devious manner every time they defeat their enemies.]] |
13 | ** Villainous characters are constantly TheStoic when confronting their enemies. |
14 | ** Heroic characters constantly frown or act Stoic to intimidate their enemies. |
15 | * '''Subverted''': The electric joy buzzer Emperor Evulz used was to heal Hiro from his injuries. |
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