Tropescilloscope: Not So Different

Two opponents realize they're not so different. (read more at tvtropes.org)

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Bar Brawl Bolivian Army Ending All for Nothing Evil Counterpart Mythology Gag Here We Go Again! The '70s Artistic License – Military Outrun the Fireball Running Gag Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Real Life Writes the Plot Poor Communication Kills Tempting Fate Rule of Three Retirony Ironic Echo Made of Iron And Starring Visual Pun Dropped a Bridge on Him Market-Based Title Ms. Fanservice Toilet Humour aka: Toilet Humor Chase Scene Public Domain Feature Films War Is Hell Red Herring Improbable Weapon User Big Fancy House Recycled IN SPACE! BFG Bloodier and Gorier Dumb Blonde Funny Background Event My Beloved Smother Did Not Get the Girl Evil Cannot Comprehend Good Slap-Slap-Kiss Star-Crossed Lovers The Un-Reveal Dramatic Irony Every Car Is a Pinto Film Series Fingore British Films Vampire Fiction Arc Words Let's Get Dangerous! 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