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* An episode of ''[[Dinosaurs]]'' had the Sinclair's house (and TV) struck by a falling meteor. Earl actually had bought meteor insurance but was denied coverage since he was only covered for meteors and once a meteor passes through the atmosphere it becomes a meteorite.
* In the [http://www.ibras.dk/montypython/episode17.htm#3 "Motor Insurance Sketch"] from ''[[Monty Python's Flying Circus]]'', a vicar had bought some insurance and has now come to collect on it.
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'''Devious:''' Oh, yeah, yeah - well, you see, it's just that we're not...as yet...totally satisfied with the grounds of your claim.
'''Vicar:''' But it says something about filling my mouth in with cement.
'''Devious:''' Oh well, that's just insurance jargon, you know.
'''Vicar:''' But my car was hit by a lorry while standing in the garage and you refuse to pay my claim.
'''Devious:''' Oh well, Reverend Morrison...in your policy...in your policy...here we are. It states quite clearly that no claim you make will be paid.
'''Vicar:''' Oh dear.
'''Devious:''' You see, you unfortunately plumped for our 'Neverpay' policy, which, you know, if you never claim is very worthwhile...but you had to claim, and, well, there it is. }}
* The MAD parody of ''Highway to Heaven'' used this trope.
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