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* '''Double Subverted''': But then decide that with some of the long-term health risks in their family, that they'd better find themselves someone who knows a thing or two about [[Lego Genetics]].
* '''Deconstructed''':
** With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only wealthy people could afford to ''have'' "super babies." And then these "super babies" end up outclassing "normal" children and gaining an advantage over them. It's [[Social Darwinist|Social Darwinism]] all around. It could also be used by [[A Nazi
** [[Klingon Scientists Get No Respect|Everyone tries to make their offspring]] [[Corrupt Corporateexectuctive|corporate executives]] [[Anvilicious|and that leads to there being no actual workers]]
** Despite being genetically modified, Alice and Bob's child is still imperfect physically and mentally due to their upbringing and experiences. Nurture ends up prevailing over nature.
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** Strict laws are enacted (and enforced) that dictate when, where, and how [[Lego Genetics]] are to be used. (i.e. they are used to get rid of genetic diseases, not to create "super babies" or homogenize society. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, like normal.
** The "perfect" race actually does end up working out pretty well.
* '''Parodied''': Determining the "desirable" traits is done on a sheet of paper and with a roll of a die, much like in [[
* '''Lampshaded''':
* '''Averted''': No babies are genetically modified at any time, either during conception or growth.
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* '''Exploited''': [[Alice and Bob]] seek to create the "perfect" child.
* '''Defied''': [[Alice and Bob]] decide that this is unethical and/or not practical, and decide to just let nature take its course. If the child has a genetic disease, they'll deal with it.
* '''Played For Laughs''': [[Alice and Bob]] [[Xkcd
* '''Played For Drama''': A "normal" child from a poor family [[Underdog (
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