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A [[Stock Phrase]] and a specific instance of [[Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner]], "It's showtime" (or just "Showtime") is used often enough in media to count as a trope on its own. Its utterance by a character usually heralds [[Let's Get Dangerous|the time to get dangerous]], or the moment when a deception or disguise is about to be critically tested. |
A [[Stock Phrase]] and a specific instance of [[Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner]], "It's showtime" (or just "Showtime") is used often enough in media to count as a trope on its own. Its utterance by a character usually heralds [[Let's Get Dangerous|the time to get dangerous]], or the moment when a deception or disguise is about to be critically tested. |
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== Anime and Manga == |
== Anime and Manga == |
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* Roger Smith summons his [[Humongous Mecha]] ''[[The Big O]]'' by activating his remote-control watch and bellowing "Big O! Showtime!" |
* Roger Smith summons his [[Humongous Mecha]] ''[[The Big O]]'' by activating his remote-control watch and bellowing "Big O! Showtime!" |
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** Late in the series, when Alex Rosewater activates his mecha, he calls out "Big Fau! Showtime!" |
** Late in the series, when Alex Rosewater activates his mecha, he calls out "Big Fau! Showtime!" |
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== Comic Books == |
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== Fan Works == |
== Fan Works == |
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* The first time metahuman Douglas Sangnoir goes into battle at the side of the [[Bubblegum Crisis|Knight Sabers]] in ''[[Drunkard's Walk]] II'', he declares "It's showtime!" to himself. |
* The first time metahuman Douglas Sangnoir goes into battle at the side of the [[Bubblegum Crisis|Knight Sabers]] in ''[[Drunkard's Walk]] II'', he declares "It's showtime!" to himself. |
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== Film == |
== Film == |
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* Matt LeBlanc as Major Don West in the 1998 [[Lost in Space (film)|''Lost in Space'' movie]] declares "Showtime" when it comes time to launch the Jupiter II. |
* Matt LeBlanc as Major Don West in the 1998 [[Lost in Space (film)|''Lost in Space'' movie]] declares "Showtime" when it comes time to launch the Jupiter II. |
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* Bob "Mr. Incredible" Parr says "Showtime" at multiple points in ''[[The Incredibles]]'', always just before launching into superheroics. |
* Bob "Mr. Incredible" Parr says "Showtime" at multiple points in ''[[The Incredibles]]'', always just before launching into superheroics. |
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== Live-Action Television == |
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== Music == |
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== Myths and Legends == |
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== Oral Tradition == |
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== Professional Wrestling == |
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== Radio == |
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== Theater == |
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== Video Games == |
== Video Games == |
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* In ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3|Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]'', the Black Cat declares "Showtime!" to the consternation of Spider-Man, who claims it as his line. |
* In ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3|Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]'', the Black Cat declares "Showtime!" to the consternation of Spider-Man, who claims it as his line. |
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== Web Animation == |
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== Web Comics == |
== Web Comics == |
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* ''[[Girl Genius]]'' had "SHOWTIME!" as activation word for combat mode of Agatha's clanks in the arc "Agatha Flips Out (Big Fight)". |
* ''[[Girl Genius]]'' had "SHOWTIME!" as activation word for combat mode of Agatha's clanks in the arc "Agatha Flips Out (Big Fight)". |
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== Web Video == |
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== Western Animation == |
== Western Animation == |
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* On an episode of ''[[The Simpsons (Animation)|The Simpsons]]'', Mr. Burns and Homer are trapped in a snowed-in cabin thanks to an avalanche, caused by them. The two begun to crazy and start a fight. After Mr. Burns present an army of snowmen, Homer presents random political figures, with Abe Lincoln shouting this line. |
* On an episode of ''[[The Simpsons (Animation)|The Simpsons]]'', Mr. Burns and Homer are trapped in a snowed-in cabin thanks to an avalanche, caused by them. The two begun to crazy and start a fight. After Mr. Burns present an army of snowmen, Homer presents random political figures, with Abe Lincoln shouting this line. |
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== Other Media == |
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== Real Life == |
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Revision as of 12:50, 13 March 2019
A Stock Phrase and a specific instance of Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner, "It's showtime" (or just "Showtime") is used often enough in media to count as a trope on its own. Its utterance by a character usually heralds the time to get dangerous, or the moment when a deception or disguise is about to be critically tested.
Naturally, this trope excludes instances where someone is announcing that an actual performance is about to start.
Not to be confused with the Philippine noontime variety show of the same name.
Examples of It's Showtime! include:
Anime and Manga
- Roger Smith summons his Humongous Mecha The Big O by activating his remote-control watch and bellowing "Big O! Showtime!"
- Late in the series, when Alex Rosewater activates his mecha, he calls out "Big Fau! Showtime!"
Fan Works
- The first time metahuman Douglas Sangnoir goes into battle at the side of the Knight Sabers in Drunkard's Walk II, he declares "It's showtime!" to himself.
Film
- When Lydia Dietz finally invokes him at the climax of Beetlejuice, Betelguese looks up from the miniature headstone on which he's been sitting, grins, and growls, "It's showtime."
- Matt LeBlanc as Major Don West in the 1998 Lost in Space movie declares "Showtime" when it comes time to launch the Jupiter II.
- Bob "Mr. Incredible" Parr says "Showtime" at multiple points in The Incredibles, always just before launching into superheroics.
Video Games
- In Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, the Black Cat declares "Showtime!" to the consternation of Spider-Man, who claims it as his line.
Web Comics
- Girl Genius had "SHOWTIME!" as activation word for combat mode of Agatha's clanks in the arc "Agatha Flips Out (Big Fight)".
Western Animation
- On an episode of The Simpsons, Mr. Burns and Homer are trapped in a snowed-in cabin thanks to an avalanche, caused by them. The two begun to crazy and start a fight. After Mr. Burns present an army of snowmen, Homer presents random political figures, with Abe Lincoln shouting this line.