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This occurs when a character is given two choices; one of which sounds much easier, safer or more pleasant than the other. When the "better" option is chosen, it is subsequently revealed that they've actually picked the worse option without realizing it until it's too late. For people actually leaving via the window, see Destination Defenestration. See also The Easy Way or the Hard Way. Examples of The Window or the Stairs include:

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  • The Window or the Stairs
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  • This occurs when a character is given two choices; one of which sounds much easier, safer or more pleasant than the other. When the "better" option is chosen, it is subsequently revealed that they've actually picked the worse option without realizing it until it's too late. For people actually leaving via the window, see Destination Defenestration. See also The Easy Way or the Hard Way. Examples of The Window or the Stairs include:
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  • This occurs when a character is given two choices; one of which sounds much easier, safer or more pleasant than the other. When the "better" option is chosen, it is subsequently revealed that they've actually picked the worse option without realizing it until it's too late. Named after a running gag in the film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Damon Wayans and Kadeem Hardison play Evil Minions who are always being told by other characters that they can leave the building via "the window or the stairs". Each time, they choose the stairs and each time they get thrown painfully down a long flight of stairs. For people actually leaving via the window, see Destination Defenestration. See also The Easy Way or the Hard Way. Examples of The Window or the Stairs include:
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