Physical Attribute Swap
In stories where characters' bodies can be altered through Shapeshifting either voluntary or not, a common requirement for such a transformation is directly exchanging a particular physical attribute with someone else who already has that attribute. This is usually based on some in-universe version of Equivalent Exchange that also explains away Shapeshifter Baggage
Zoomed-Out Reframing Gag
This is a visual comedy trope where the absurdity of a situation is highlighted or an initially serious scene is made humorous by viewing it from a distance. With the right Camera Tricks, a scene can be made to look more dynamic, but the opposite is true as well. The camera is intentionally set far from the action, making the action look rather silly or mundane.
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