Afraid You Were Going to Say That
A Stock Phrases used when a character hears something he doesn't like.
Compare/contrast You Just Had to Say It.
Anime & Manga
- This exchange from Death Note:
L: Tell me, Light, from the moment you were born, has there ever been a time when you've actually told the truth?
Light: What are you talking about, Ryuuzaki? I do admit I stretch the truth here and there, but find me one person who hasn't ever had to tell a lie. It wouldn't be easy. Human beings just aren't made to be perfect like that. Still, I've always made a conscious effort to never tell a lie that could hurt others. That's my answer. |
Comic Books
- This exchange from Neil Gaiman's The Sandman:
Delirium: Um. What's the name of the word for things not being the same always. You know. I'm sure there is one. Isn't there? There must be a word for it ... the thing that lets you know time is happening. Is there a word? |
Fan Works
- Turnabout Storm (since this is Phoenix saying it, it's not spoken up).
Film
- Snow Buddies.
Buddy: I guess we can add dog sledding to the family résumé. Do you think they've outgrown the need to explore? |
- Iceman
Charlie, the Iceman: [brings a dark object to Brady] |
Grand Councilwoman: Take note of this. This creature is hereby sentenced to life in exile, a sentence that shall be henceforth served out here, on Earth. And as caretaker of the alien life form Stitch, this family is hereby under the protection of the United Intergalactic Federation. We'll be checking in now and then. |
Live Action TV
Seth: Well, if you need anything, I'll take the graveyard shift. |
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "The Ascent"
[Odo has just been saved from the planet] |
- Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Silicon Avatar"
Riker: Data, we've only seen the Crystalline Entity once before. How do you know these metals will protect us? |
- A recurring joke on Get Smart:
Max: Don't tell me [bad news]! |
Western Animation
- Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day:
Tigger: Well, did I say I was hungry? |
- Avatar: The Last Airbender episode "The Avatar State".
Aang: I can only reach the Avatar State when I'm in genuine danger. |
Shipwreck: Do you expect me to talk, Cobra? |
- W.I.T.C.H. episode "Happy Birthday, Will"
Taranee: Maybe we should call the police? |
- On Scooby Doo, Shaggy often says this on hearing that (for instance) he and Scooby have to visit a scary place.