Basic Trope: A nice character becomes more of a Jerkass in an adaptation.
- Straight: Alex in Tropeworld was mild-mannered and treats everyone well, but in Tropeworld X, he's rude, arrogant, and treats everyone harshly despite being one of the heroes.
- Exaggerated:
- Adaptational Villainy
- Alex in Tropeworld was the All-Loving Hero, but in Tropeworld X, he's a Sociopathic Hero.
- Every character who was likable in Tropeworld are portrayed as assholes in Troperville X.
- Downplayed:
- Alex was a Jerk with a Heart of Gold in Tropeworld, but in Tropeworld X, he's a straight up Jerkass.
- Alex was a Nice Guy in Tropeworld, but in Tropeworld X, he's an angstier Jerk with a Heart of Gold.
- Alex is slightly more of a Jerkass than he was in Tropeworld, but he wasn't much nicer there.
- Alex in Tropeworld was able to hide his wicked deeds behind a mild mannered facade, Alex Tropeworld X tries does the same but his mask slips more often revealing his true nature.
- Alex in Troperworld was an Extreme Doormat, in Troperwoeld X however, he is a Nice Guy but had his moments of meanness, assertiveness and aggresiveness.
- Alex was a Bitch in Sheep's Clothing in Tropeworld, but in Tropeworld X, he makes no secret about his true nature.
- Alex is a Deadpan Snarker in this adaptation. (Adaptational Snark?)
- Alex is still a Nice Guy, but is also Innocently Insensitive and often Mistaken for Racist.
- Justified:
- Tropeworld X is a Darker and Edgier adaptation compared to the Lighter and Softer Tropeworld.
- Unlike in the original Tropeworld, Alex suffers from a case of Adaptational Angst Upgrade.
- Inverted: Adaptational Nice Guy
- Subverted:
- Alex was only a jerk until the Season Finale where he's like his previous characterization.
- The trailer for Tropeworld X shows Alex doing some pretty nasty stuff but in the actual show, he doesn’t.
- Double Subverted:
- When season 2 begins, Alex is back being the jerkass, even more than usual.
- It turns out that he’s a Bitch in Sheep's Clothing unlike in the original Tropeworld, and does those nasty stuff in the trailer.
- Parodied: Alex is an Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist in Tropeworld X.
- Zig Zagged: Alex is a Jerkass who undergoes character development into a Jerk with a Heart of Gold...constantly.
- Averted: Alex is the same nice guy as he was in the original show.
- Enforced:
- "Alex was too soft in the original show. Let's create another Tropeworld and turn him into an edgy character to certify the dark tone of the new Tropeworld show."
- The original had Alex played by a purportedly mean actor, this parody has him act more like how his actor is perceived to be in real life.
- Lampshaded: "I remember how kind you were in the old show."
- Invoked: A time-traveller does a Cosmic Retcon to make Alex's life suck and turn him into a jerk.
- Exploited: Another character in the story recognizes and takes advantage of Alex's newfound jerkish behavior in Tropeworld X for their own personal gain. They manipulate or use Alex's attitude to further their own agenda or achieve their goals.
- Logical Extreme: In the logical extreme of this trope, Alex's transformation into a jerk in Tropeworld X goes to the extreme extent possible. He becomes not just a Jerkass, but a full-fledged villain, causing immense harm and chaos to those around him. His actions become increasingly cruel, malicious, and unredeemable, taking the trope to its most extreme and negative portrayal.
- Defied:
- "I'd rather not turn Alex into a jerk. That'll drive away a lot of his fans."
- "We need to keep a light on in this sea of darkness you guys made. Alex shall be that light."
- Discussed:Alice: "I don't know why the creators made Alex a jerk in this show."
Bob: "Who cares? I love this Alex! He has more personality than that boring abomination of the other show." - Conversed: "So they made Alex an asshole, huh? What's next? They're gonna make the other heroes assholes too by the next season?"
- Played for Laughs: Alex's jerkish behavior in Tropeworld X is portrayed in a comedic manner, often resulting in humorous situations.
- Played for Drama: Alex's transformation into a Jerkass in Tropeworld X is used as a dramatic device, exploring the consequences of his new personality on relationships and storylines.
- Played for Horror: Alex's shift from a nice character to a jerk in Tropeworld X is presented in a horrifying and unsettling manner, creating a sense of fear or unease.
- Implied: It is hinted or suggested in Tropeworld X that Alex has become a jerk, but it is not explicitly shown or confirmed on-screen.
- Unparodied: Instead of being parodied or mocked, Alex's jerkish behavior in Tropeworld X is played straight and treated seriously.
- Untwisted: The audience expects Alex's jerkish behavior to be subverted or revealed as a misunderstanding, but it is ultimately confirmed as genuine.
- Deconstructed:
- The transformation of Alex into a jerk in Tropeworld X is explored in a realistic and nuanced way, highlighting the negative impact it has on his relationships and character development.
- The In-Universe readers of Tropeworld X make clear that making Alex a jerk was divisive at best and poisonous at worst.
- Reconstructed:
- Although Alex becomes a jerk in Tropeworld X, his new personality is ultimately shown to serve a purpose or contribute to the story in a meaningful way.
- Thankfully, the audience reaction happens early enough in the show for the writers to correct with an arc that explores Alex's Freudian Excuse for being a jerk and a mental health recovery arc to make him back the way he was in the original show, barring the occasional "Darker and Edgier is still 'the' thing now, so Alex is more visibly an example of Beware the Nice Ones" moment.
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