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Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking

When listing three or more things, apparently the rule is to not finish strong: list some strong examples followed by a very weak example.

It is most often used for comedy, but can also be used for character development. It is frequently used in a List of Transgressions.

See also: Good News, Bad News, The Triple, Odd Name Out, What Do You Mean, It's Not Heinous?, Arson Murder And Life Saving. Compare Poke the Poodle, All Crimes Are Equal, Jaywalking Will Ruin Your Life, when the minor crime carries significant consequences.

The inverse is Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick, where a list of seemingly mundane things ends with something much darker.


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Armor-Piercing QuestionDialogueAsk a Stupid Question...
Arson, Murder, and AdmirationThe Last of These Is Not Like the OthersArson, Murder, and Lifesaving
Applied PhlebotinumJustForFun/Tropes Of LegendAuthor Appeal
And That's TerriblePothole MagnetAwesome Music
The MovieOverdosed TropesDowner Ending
Altum VideturThis Trope Name References ItselfAttack! Attack... Retreat! Retreat!
Arranged MarriageOlder Than FeudalismAscended Fanfic
Armor-Piercing SlapComedy TropesThe Art of Bra Removal

alternative title(s): Ending Weakly; Murder Arson And Jaywalking
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