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Compare to [[Gilligan Cut]].

 

== [[Anime and Manga]] ==

* As seen from the page image, [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshaded]] in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Comic Book)|Archie Sonic issue #124.]] The context is that Robotnik was complaining about being attacked by some alien invader, though the king didn't believe him [[Crying Wolf|because of his past treachery]]. When Sonic asks, as in the page image, who would be responsible if it were true, said alien invaders send out a telepathic message not only about what they're doing but also about why they're doing it. {{spoiler|They say that a while ago, they sent an emissary to offer an alliance with the human species, but, instead, [[Humans Are Bastards|humans dissected it]], and thus the Xorda are out to [[Disproportionate Retribution|destroy the whole planet]] in retaliation.}}

* In the first [[Clerks]] comic book, Randall is seen leaving Steve-Dave and Walt's comic shop after having pissed them off. Walt asks, "What kind of place would hire a guy like that anyway?" Next page: an establishing shot of Quick Stop and RST Video.

{{quote| '''Namor''': For the last time, I can't "surrender"! This ''isn't'' an invasion of your surface world! [[Villains Out Shopping|I just wanted a]] ''[[Crowning Moment of Funny|bagel!]]''}}

 

'''Maid:''' ''[Announcing the arrival of their guest]'' Count Dracula. }}

** And in ''[[Dracula Dead and Loving It]]'', this is picked up once more. One character asks, rhetorically, who in England could ''possibly'' be a vampire. Immediately, the maid announces "Count Dracula." The character who asks concedes, "All right, maybe him."

* In ''[[Sinbad the Sailor (Film)|Sinbad the Sailor]]'', when Sinbad informs the look-out Yusuf that all ships have to fly colors, as it is "the law of the sea", Yusuf contemptuously asks, "What law is stronger than Strength?" Immediately, the evil Emir's [[Pirate Parrot|Pirate myna-bird]] swoops into shot, shrieking, "[[The Faceless|Jamal! Jamal!]]"

* In the 1939 version of ''[[Sherlock Holmes|The Hound of the Baskervilles]]'', Dr. Mortimer's wife, conducting a seance, asks the spirit of the victim, "Tell us, Sir Charles! Who was it that killed you?" -- to be answered by an eerie "[[Hell Hound|AROOOOOOOOO]]!" from off the moor.

* The ''[[Friends]]'' season 7 finale. Chandler asks Monica, "If you're not pregnant, who is?" Then the camera settles on Rachel.

* The ''[[Doctor Who (TV)|Doctor Who]]'' episode "The Big Bang" plays with this. After {{spoiler|Rory accidentally shoots Amy,}} he's holding her, wishing for a "ridiculous miracle." Right as he finishes the sentence, in pops the Doctor, [[Crazy Awesome|wearing a fez and holding a mop.]]

{{quote| '''Jenny:''' [Admiring The Doctor on a video screen] Clever, isn't he?<br />

'''Vastra:''' Rather attractive...<br />

* In the ''[[Battlestar Galactica Reimagined (TV)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode "No Exit," Boomer and {{spoiler|Ellen Tigh}} are talking about [[The Power of Love]] on the Cylon baseship. Boomer says, "Who would I want to love?" Cut to Chief Tyrol.

* Used numerous times throughout the seasons of ''[[Top Gear]]''.

* Used frequently in ''[[Coupling]]''. In the episode "Jane and the Truth Snake", the question "What could possibly be more disappointing?" is followed by a cut to Patrick just before he and Jeff each realize {{spoiler|that the other one is the "friend" that Lynda invited to their threesome}}.

* ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' uses this when Katherine taunts Susan, who is working trash detail, by throwing a cup out of her car window. When the supervisor wishes he had seen her license plate, Susan asks, "What could you do with her home address?" Cut to Katherine also picking up trash.

 

== [[Radio]] ==

{{quote| '''Radio Announcer:''' We have just heard that David Hatch has left Radio Prune to create his own radio station, and it falls upon me to say...three years later.<br />

''(gentle piano music in background)''<br />