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** ''[[Kannazuki no Miko]]''. |
** ''[[Kannazuki no Miko]]''. |
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** ''[[Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora]]''. |
** ''[[Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora]]''. |
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** ''[[ |
** ''[[My-HiME]]'' and ''[[Mai-Otome]]'', except for the endings of the two major [[Story Arc]]s in each. |
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** ''[[Fushigi Yuugi]]''. {{spoiler|When Nuriko dies, however, his character song "Kaze no Uta" is used.}} |
** ''[[Fushigi Yuugi]]''. {{spoiler|When Nuriko dies, however, his character song "Kaze no Uta" is used.}} |
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** ''[[Gundam Seed]]'' and its sequel series ''[[Gundam Seed Destiny|Destiny]]''. |
** ''[[Gundam Seed]]'' and its sequel series ''[[Gundam Seed Destiny|Destiny]]''. |
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* [[Arabian Nights]] endings are more restrained "They lived happily until there came to them the One Who Destroys All Happiness." (i.e., death) Sweet dreams, kids! |
* [[Arabian Nights]] endings are more restrained "They lived happily until there came to them the One Who Destroys All Happiness." (i.e., death) Sweet dreams, kids! |
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* Every ''[[Discworld]]'' Watch novel ends with Vimes and the Watch being rewarded usually by the Patrician, and often in a way that reflects the changing politics of the books: |
* Every ''[[Discworld]]'' Watch novel ends with Vimes and the Watch being rewarded usually by the Patrician, and often in a way that reflects the changing politics of the books: |
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** Originally, in ''[[Discworld/Guards Guards|Guards Guards]]'', the gag was that the only reward they wanted was a small wage increase, a kettle and a dartboard. (And even then, Sergeant Colon thought they were pushing it.) |
** Originally, in ''[[Discworld/Guards! Guards!|Guards Guards]]'', the gag was that the only reward they wanted was a small wage increase, a kettle and a dartboard. (And even then, Sergeant Colon thought they were pushing it.) |
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** ''[[Discworld/Men At Arms|Men At Arms]]'' starts out the same way, before it turns out that the ''reason'' Carrot wants a new kettle is because he plans the Watch's increase to 56 officers (from six), and the reopening of the section houses. Vimes becomes Commander of the Watch and (reluctantly) a knight. |
** ''[[Discworld/Men At Arms|Men At Arms]]'' starts out the same way, before it turns out that the ''reason'' Carrot wants a new kettle is because he plans the Watch's increase to 56 officers (from six), and the reopening of the section houses. Vimes becomes Commander of the Watch and (reluctantly) a knight. |
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** In ''[[Discworld/Feet of Clay|Feet of Clay]]'', the Patrician does a [[McCloud Speech]], saying that since Vimes has upset every Guild leader in the city, his wages will have to be increased again. "And I expect they need a new dart-board in the Watch House? They usually do, I recall." |
** In ''[[Discworld/Feet of Clay|Feet of Clay]]'', the Patrician does a [[McCloud Speech]], saying that since Vimes has upset every Guild leader in the city, his wages will have to be increased again. "And I expect they need a new dart-board in the Watch House? They usually do, I recall." |
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* ''[[The Waltons]]'' with the family telling each other good night. |
* ''[[The Waltons]]'' with the family telling each other good night. |
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* Most episodes of ''[[Sliders]]'' ended with the group sliding into the next world. In some episodes (mostly during the first season), they are also shown landing in the new world. |
* Most episodes of ''[[Sliders]]'' ended with the group sliding into the next world. In some episodes (mostly during the first season), they are also shown landing in the new world. |
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* Most episodes of the first season of ''[[Star Trek: The |
* Most episodes of the first season of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' ended with Picard saying "Engage." They dropped this later on. |
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** Almost every episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' ended with the music playing over a closing shot of the Enterprise fading amongst the stars, probably headed out for their next destination. |
** Almost every episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' ended with the music playing over a closing shot of the Enterprise fading amongst the stars, probably headed out for their next destination. |
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* ''[[Dragnet]]'' usually ended with the narrator describing the fate of the accused over a shot of the perp looking uncomfortably at the mugshot camera. |
* ''[[Dragnet]]'' usually ended with the narrator describing the fate of the accused over a shot of the perp looking uncomfortably at the mugshot camera. |
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* When a level in ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' is cleared, the screen fills with bullet holes and shatters to reveal the ranking screen. |
* When a level in ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' is cleared, the screen fills with bullet holes and shatters to reveal the ranking screen. |
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* Race victories in ''[[Need for Speed]]: Most Wanted'' are punctuated by a camera zooming in and taking a picture of your car. |
* Race victories in ''[[Need for Speed]]: Most Wanted'' are punctuated by a camera zooming in and taking a picture of your car. |
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* After important events (For example, saving Mesarthim in Asellus' game, or receiving the gift for a new school of magic in Blue's) in ''[[ |
* After important events (For example, saving Mesarthim in Asellus' game, or receiving the gift for a new school of magic in Blue's) in ''[[SaGa Frontier]]'' ends with a portrait of either the protagonist you're using, or an important character from it. |
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* ''[[Okami]]'' ends every boss battle with a victory howl from Amaterasu. (It gets subverted in the battle against Yami when he {{spoiler|doesn't stay down the first time and drains all the power from Ammy, but then Ammy comes back to kick ass anyway}}. |
* ''[[Okami]]'' ends every boss battle with a victory howl from Amaterasu. (It gets subverted in the battle against Yami when he {{spoiler|doesn't stay down the first time and drains all the power from Ammy, but then Ammy comes back to kick ass anyway}}. |
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* In the little known [[Sega Saturn]] game ''Astal'', when the title character clears a level, he yells "YATTA!!" (even in the English versions where he [and all other characters] are performed by Lani Minella [best known as the voice of Rouge the Bat in Sonic games prior to ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]'']). |
* In the little known [[Sega Saturn]] game ''Astal'', when the title character clears a level, he yells "YATTA!!" (even in the English versions where he [and all other characters] are performed by Lani Minella [best known as the voice of Rouge the Bat in Sonic games prior to ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]'']). |
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* ''[[Tiny Toon Adventures]]'', in a nod to ''[[Looney Tunes]]'', had several of the show's characters giving their own unique parting words: |
* ''[[Tiny Toon Adventures]]'', in a nod to ''[[Looney Tunes]]'', had several of the show's characters giving their own unique parting words: |
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{{quote|'''Babs and Buster:''' "Say good night, Babs." "Good night, Babs." |
{{quote|'''Babs and Buster:''' "Say good night, Babs." "Good night, Babs." |
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'''Babs and Buster [[Aloha Hawaii|wearing Hawaiian shirts]]:''' "A-loooooooha!" |
'''Babs and Buster [[Aloha Hawaii|wearing Hawaiian shirts]]:''' "A-loooooooha!" |
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'''Plucky:''' "[[Shakespeare|Parting is such sweet sorrow.]]" |
'''Plucky:''' "[[Shakespeare|Parting is such sweet sorrow.]]" |
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'''Gogo:''' "It's been surreal!" (initiates [[Iris Out]] with a remote) |
'''Gogo:''' "It's been surreal!" (initiates [[Iris Out]] with a remote) |
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'''Buster:''' "And that's a wrap!" |
'''Buster:''' "And that's a wrap!" |
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'''Elmyra:''' "Let the show begin!" |
'''Elmyra:''' "Let the show begin!" |
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'''Byron Bassett''' (sniffs the ring for a bit) ".......Woof!" |
'''Byron Bassett''' (sniffs the ring for a bit) ".......Woof!" |
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'''Furball:''' "ROAR!!!...meow." |
'''Furball:''' "ROAR!!!...meow." |
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'''Fifi:''' "[[Gratuitous French|Au revoir, ma petite potato de couch.]]" |
'''Fifi:''' "[[Gratuitous French|Au revoir, ma petite potato de couch.]]" |
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'''Dizzy:''' "SHOOOOOOOOOOOWW OVER!!!" (eats the entire screen, leaving only his eyes, which fall down) |
'''Dizzy:''' "SHOOOOOOOOOOOWW OVER!!!" (eats the entire screen, leaving only his eyes, which fall down) |
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'''Baby Plucky:''' "I wanna flush it again." |
'''Baby Plucky:''' "I wanna flush it again." |
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* Similarly, ''[[Animaniacs]]'' has a final gag with the Warners (or sometimes other characters) popping out of the water tower. }} |
* Similarly, ''[[Animaniacs]]'' has a final gag with the Warners (or sometimes other characters) popping out of the water tower. }} |
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* ''[[Pinky and The Brain]]'' usually ended with this exchange, or a slight variation on it: |
* ''[[Pinky and The Brain]]'' usually ended with this exchange, or a slight variation on it: |
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{{quote|"''try to take over the world from Joyce DeWitt!''" |
{{quote|"''try to take over the world from Joyce DeWitt!''" |
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"''try to take over Chia World!''" |
"''try to take over Chia World!''" |
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"''try to take over [[The Wizard of Oz (film)|Oz]]!''" |
"''try to take over [[The Wizard of Oz (film)|Oz]]!''" |
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(in an episode that takes place in [[Shakespeare]]an times): "''try to take over the Globe...Theater!''" |
(in an episode that takes place in [[Shakespeare]]an times): "''try to take over the Globe...Theater!''" |
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(in a tongue twisting episode) "''try to wake over the torld!''" |
(in a tongue twisting episode) "''try to wake over the torld!''" |
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(in a [[Very Special Episode]] where the Brain gets hooked on cigarettes): "* coughs* try to quit smoking. Hand me that Nicorette patch." |
(in a [[Very Special Episode]] where the Brain gets hooked on cigarettes): "* coughs* try to quit smoking. Hand me that Nicorette patch." |
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(in episodes where Pinky and the Brain actually have to ''save'' the world from Brain's [[Arch Nemesis]]): "The same thing we ''didn't'' do last night, Pinky: ''try to take over the world!''" |
(in episodes where Pinky and the Brain actually have to ''save'' the world from Brain's [[Arch Nemesis]]): "The same thing we ''didn't'' do last night, Pinky: ''try to take over the world!''" |
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"''try to take over the world - without [[Shoo Out the New Guy|Larry!]]''" |
"''try to take over the world - without [[Shoo Out the New Guy|Larry!]]''" |
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(in the episode where the Brain gives sentience to the Earth) "Well, there's one thing we ''can'' do: ''try to take over the moon!''" |
(in the episode where the Brain gives sentience to the Earth) "Well, there's one thing we ''can'' do: ''try to take over the moon!''" |
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(in [[Wakko's Wish|Wakkos Wish]]) "''plan for the sequel where we'll take over the kingdom and the world!''" |
(in [[Wakko's Wish|Wakkos Wish]]) "''plan for the sequel where we'll take over the kingdom and the world!''" |
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(in which the Brain suffers a [[Never Recycle Your Schemes]] crisis) |
(in which the Brain suffers a [[Never Recycle Your Schemes]] crisis) |
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'''Pinky:''' What now, Brain? Back to our mushroom house to prepare for tomorrow night? |
'''Pinky:''' What now, Brain? Back to our mushroom house to prepare for tomorrow night? |
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'''Brain:''' No, Pinky. We shall stop at a pharmacy and purchase a tube of denture adhesive and then attach our bodies to the bottom of [[Air Force One]]. |
'''Brain:''' No, Pinky. We shall stop at a pharmacy and purchase a tube of denture adhesive and then attach our bodies to the bottom of [[Air Force One]]. |
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'''Pinky:''' So we can take over the world? |
'''Pinky:''' So we can take over the world? |
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'''Brain:''' No, [[Call Back|it's just fun, fun, silly-willy]]... [[Borrowed Catchphrase|narf]]. |
'''Brain:''' No, [[Call Back|it's just fun, fun, silly-willy]]... [[Borrowed Catchphrase|narf]]. |
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(in which the duo become popular children's show characters in [[The Fifties]]) |
(in which the duo become popular children's show characters in [[The Fifties]]) |
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'''Brain:''' Come, Pinky. We have work to do. |
'''Brain:''' Come, Pinky. We have work to do. |
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'''Pinky:''' You mean taking over the world? |
'''Pinky:''' You mean taking over the world? |
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'''Brain:''' No, Pinky. Finding a good hiding place. |
'''Brain:''' No, Pinky. Finding a good hiding place. |
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(in which the Brain tries to create a story about himself as a folklore hero) |
(in which the Brain tries to create a story about himself as a folklore hero) |
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'''Pinky:''' What are we going to do tomorrow night, Big Crabby See-Saw Kwanzaa Hot Mutton Chop Zeke?<ref>Pinky meant to call him "Big Johnny Brain Jones Peachpit Bill Boone Crocket"</ref> |
'''Pinky:''' What are we going to do tomorrow night, Big Crabby See-Saw Kwanzaa Hot Mutton Chop Zeke?<ref>Pinky meant to call him "Big Johnny Brain Jones Peachpit Bill Boone Crocket"</ref> |
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'''Brain:''' Work on learning each other's names, and then... try to take over the world! |
'''Brain:''' Work on learning each other's names, and then... try to take over the world! |
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(last, but not least, in a rare daytime episode involving their "day jobs" as lab mice in mazes): |
(last, but not least, in a rare daytime episode involving their "day jobs" as lab mice in mazes): |
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'''Brain''': We must prepare for tomorrow morning. |
'''Brain''': We must prepare for tomorrow morning. |
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'''Pinky''': What are we going to do tomorrow morning? |
'''Pinky''': What are we going to do tomorrow morning? |
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'''Brain''': The same thing we do every morning, Pinky: run through that stupid maze. }} |
'''Brain''': The same thing we do every morning, Pinky: run through that stupid maze. }} |
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*** And of course, there's the subversion in the episode "Ambulatory Abe": |
*** And of course, there's the subversion in the episode "Ambulatory Abe": |
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* Animal's "''Go'' bye-bye!" skit at the end of every ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' episode, usually with him engaged in some dangerous activity as Gonzo fruitlessly tries to stop him. |
* Animal's "''Go'' bye-bye!" skit at the end of every ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' episode, usually with him engaged in some dangerous activity as Gonzo fruitlessly tries to stop him. |
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** This occured after not just the credits, but also the closing logos as well. |
** This occured after not just the credits, but also the closing logos as well. |
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* Each episode of ''[[COPS]]''. ended with the scene going to a still frame, which then pans out to reveal it is actually a photograph being entered into a police file. Bulletproof then restates the name of the episode and closes the file while saying "Case Closed." |
* Each episode of ''[[COPS (animation)|COPS]]''. ended with the scene going to a still frame, which then pans out to reveal it is actually a photograph being entered into a police file. Bulletproof then restates the name of the episode and closes the file while saying "Case Closed." |
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** Subverted in part one of the two-parter, when Bulletproof leaves the file open and ends with, "Case...continued?" |
** Subverted in part one of the two-parter, when Bulletproof leaves the file open and ends with, "Case...continued?" |
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* ''[[Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist]]'': "You know what the music means. Our time is up." |
* ''[[Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist]]'': "You know what the music means. Our time is up." |
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