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{{trope}}
'''Basic Trope''': A [[Slash Fic]] and [[Boys Love]] fanfic trope in which a previously more assertive character is [[Character Derailment|derailed]] into a wuss so that he can be cast as an [[Uke]] in a power-imbalanced relationship.
* '''Straight''': In a [[Slash Fic]], [[The Hero|Andy]] is derailed into a [[Extreme Doormat|submissive]] [[Non-ActionDude Guyin Distress]] so that [[The Lancer|Bob]] can be athe [[Badass]] [[Seme]].
* '''Exaggerated''': In a [[Slash Fic]], [[Rated "M" for Manly|Andy]] is derailed toas bebeing completely [[Hysterical Woman|hysterical]] and [[The Load|dependent]] on [[TheThis GenericLoser GuyIs You|Bob]], who is suffering from [[Testosterone Poisoning]].
* '''Justified''': [[Hurt /Comfort Fic|Andy has been through a lot more mental and physical trauma at the hands of the villain than he usually is in canon, and so he's a bit less capable than usual. Bob helps him through this.]]
* '''Inverted''': In a [[Slash Fic]], [[Non-Action Guy|Andy]] [[Took a Level Inin Badass|takes several levels in badass]], so that he can be paired with [[Rated M for ManlyAnti-Hero|Bob]] as an equal or as the seme[[Seme]].
** '''Gender Inverted''' (See [[Chickification]]): In a [[Femme Slash|FemSlash Fic]], [[Action Girl|Alice]] becomes a [[Damsel in Distress]] when she falls for [[The Gunslinger|Bonnie]].
** '''Double Inverted''': In a FemmeSlashFic[[Femme Slash|FemSlash Fic]], [[YamatoPlucky NadeshikoGirl|Alice]] undergoes an unsubtle degree of [[Xenafication]] in order to be a proper [[Butch Lesbian|"butch"]] to [[Small Girl, Big Gun|Bonnie's]] [[Lipstick Lesbian|"femme"]].
* '''Subverted''': [[The HeroHot-Blooded|Andy]] actsstarts likeacting a[[Out submissiveof Character|uncharacteristically]] deferential towards [[Non-ActionDeadpan GuySnarker|Bob]], but only because he thinks that's this[[Shrinking is theViolet|his type]]. [[TheUnfazed LancerEveryman|Bob]] likes.is Bob[[Not So Stoic|freaked out]] and tells him to [[Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!|snap out of it]], because he likedlikes the old Andy the way he was.
** Alternatively: Andy becomesplays an[[Uke|"catcher"]] ukein the bedroom, butand he is still just as assertive and competent as he is in canon.
* '''Double Subverted''':...And Andy tells him no, he likes acting this way.
* '''Double Subverted''': [[Status Quo Is God|Things return to normal]] [[Belligerent Sexual Tension|between Andy and Bob]], until it is revealed that [[Reluctant Warrior|Andy]] [[I Just Want to Be Normal|never wanted]] [[The Chains of Commanding|to be]] [[The Leader]] and then gladly trades places with [[Hypercompetent Sidekick|Bob]]. With the support of his lover, [[Technical Pacifist|Andy]] is finally free to dedicate his [[Flight, Strength, Heart|powers]] to the role he always wanted: [[The Chick]].
** Then Andy is submissive after one chapter.
** ...But he collapses like a house of cards in the very next chapter and needs big, strong Bob to save him from the [[Monster of the Week]].
* '''Parodied''': In a [[Crack Fic]], [[The Hero|Andy]] acts like a submissive [[Non-Action Guy]] [[Crack Pairing|so that]] [[Team Pet|Fido]] can be the [[Seme]].
* '''Parodied''': In a [[Crack Fic]], [[Testosterone Poisoning|Andy]] trips over [[Token Loli]] [[Tagalong Kid]] [[Wholesome Crossdresser|Debbie]] [[Tastes Like Diabetes|Sweetcakes]], who somehow manages to cushion his fall without being crushed to death under his three tons of solid muscle. This incites a [[Rescue Romance]] between the two, transforming [[Macho Masochism|Andy]] into [[Gender Bender|Alice]], a [[Fragile Flower|weepy]] [[Ill Girl]] [[Damsel in Distress]] who can barely even [[Up to Eleven|''breathe'']] without the assistance of her ardent lover.
* '''Deconstructed''': In a [[Slash Fic]], [[The Hero|Andy]] acts like a submissive [[Non-Action Guy]], because his [[Gayngst|internalized homophobia]] makes him think it's impossible to be gay and a [[Badass]].
** Alternatively'''Deconstructed''': inIn a [[Slash Fic]] where, [[TheI Want to Be a Real HeroMan|Andy]] actssuffers likefrom a submissive''horrific'' [[Non-ActionBadass GuyDecay]], because his [[TheInternalized LancerCategorism|Bobinternalized]] [[Gayngst|homophobia]] causes him to believe it's impossible to be gay and a [[Badass]]. Bob is [[Squick|turned off]] since Bobit was initially attracted to Andy's strength and assertiveness that he was attracted to in the first place. Other members of the [[True Companions]] lose their respect for Andy, and [[Divided We Fall]] comes to pass when the [[Big Bad]] attacks.
* '''Reconstructed''': With time, Bob is able to help Andy overcome his prejudices and accept himself for who he is, becoming a more [[Rounded Character|well-rounded]] person in the process. The [[True Companions]] are closer than ever and defeat the [[Big Bad]] with the [[The Power of Friendship]].
* '''Reconstructed''': The [[Slash Fic]] presents an [[Alternate Character Interpretation]] of Andy secretly not wanting the [[Badass]] leader role, but only being comfortable enough to show it around Bob.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': InEven though it's a [[Slash Fic]], [[The Hero|Andy]] and [[The Lancer|Bob]] behave completely in-character.
* '''Enforced''': [[Most Fanfic Writers Are Girls|The author]] is a fan of [[Yaoi Anime, and soFangirl]] shewho finds this dynamic easy to work with.
* '''Lampshaded''': Andy: "Weird, I never sawthought myselfI aswas such a subsissy before I went out with Bob."
* '''Invoked''': [[Pretty Boy|Andy]] deliberately acted out the stereotype to lure [[Manly Gay|Bob]] into a relationship, knowing he found it attractive.
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Defied''': [[Idiot Hero|Andy]] has been neglecting his training to go out shopping with the girls, and [[The Rival|Bob]] retaliates with [[Training from Hell]] to whip him back into shape. [[Noodle Incident|(And an exorcism.)]]
* '''Defied''': Bob firmly puts himself in the submissive role instead to prevent Andy's potential Wimpification.
* '''Discussed''': Charlie:The Uh,characters Andy,[[Lampshade doHanging|discuss]] youhow feel[[OOC]] okay? Youthey're acting kind of different. Andy:in [[CampMeta GayFiction|Ithe feel fabulouth,author's darling.notes]].
{{quote|[[Only Sane Man|Charlie]]: "Uh, Andy, do you feel okay? You're acting kind of... [[Something's Different About You Now|different]]."
* '''Conversed''': Alice's Beta Reader tells her that [[The Hero|Andy]] has been acting a bit [[OOC]] in Alice's [[Slash Fic]].
[[Uke|Andy]]: [[Camp Gay|"I feel fabulouth, darling."]]}}
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