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== Anime & Manga ==
== Anime & Manga ==
* It isn't obvious, but at one point, while still in the "fervently denying I'm in love with her" stage, [[Inuyasha|Inu-Yasha]] gets very upset at "someone that made away with Kagome...'s [[Mineral MacGuffin|shards]]."
* It isn't obvious, but at one point, while still in the "fervently denying I'm in love with her" stage, [[Inuyasha|Inu-Yasha]] gets very upset at "someone that made away with Kagome...'s [[Mineral MacGuffin|shards]]."
* One episode of ''[[Pokémon (Anime)|Pokémon]]'', "Hassle in the Castle", has Team Rocket doing this with their motto.
* One episode of ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'', "Hassle in the Castle", has Team Rocket doing this with their motto.
{{quote| '''Jessie:''' To protect us from all that chafing and itching!<br />
{{quote| '''Jessie:''' To protect us from all that chafing and itching!<br />
'''James:''' It might finally stop all of Jessie's...complaining! }}
'''James:''' It might finally stop all of Jessie's...complaining! }}
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== Comics -- Books ==
== Comics -- Books ==
* At the end of ''[[Watchmen (Comic Book)|Watchmen]]'', when {{spoiler|Laurie and Dan visit Sally in disguise}}:
* At the end of ''[[Watchmen (comics)|Watchmen]]'', when {{spoiler|Laurie and Dan visit Sally in disguise}}:
{{quote| '''Nurse:''' Your friends, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis are here to see you.<br />
{{quote| '''Nurse:''' Your friends, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis are here to see you.<br />
'''Sally:''' What? But I don't know any...I don't know anyone I'd rather see! }}
'''Sally:''' What? But I don't know any...I don't know anyone I'd rather see! }}
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* [http://m.fanfiction.net/s/6149379/1/ This] ''[[Harry Potter]]'' fanfic.
* [http://m.fanfiction.net/s/6149379/1/ This] ''[[Harry Potter]]'' fanfic.
{{quote| "I for one would never say f...oul language like that, Headmaster, I hope you know!"}}
{{quote| "I for one would never say f...oul language like that, Headmaster, I hope you know!"}}
* ''[[Luminosity (Fanfic)|Luminosity]]'' has one with a [[Fantastic Slur]] for vampires, "leeches". For context, there are some vampires who are on [[Our Werewolves Are Different|Jacob]]'s side, whom he is addressing, and some who aren't.
* ''[[Luminosity]]'' has one with a [[Fantastic Slur]] for vampires, "leeches". For context, there are some vampires who are on [[Our Werewolves Are Different|Jacob]]'s side, whom he is addressing, and some who aren't.
{{quote| '''Jacob:''' I want those lee...ders of the supernatural world gone.}}
{{quote| '''Jacob:''' I want those lee...ders of the supernatural world gone.}}
* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh the Abridged Series]]''
* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series]]''
** In its second christmas episode: "The Pharaoh awoke the very next day / Wearing an outfit that made him look -- erm -- handsome."
** In its second christmas episode: "The Pharaoh awoke the very next day / Wearing an outfit that made him look -- erm -- handsome."
** Also with the Paradox Brothers: "You may think us rather crass, But you can take your cards and stick them right up your...NOSE!" (Though it's doubly subverted in the next few lines, "You were supposed to say "ass", brother, I thought we rehearsed this!")
** Also with the Paradox Brothers: "You may think us rather crass, But you can take your cards and stick them right up your...NOSE!" (Though it's doubly subverted in the next few lines, "You were supposed to say "ass", brother, I thought we rehearsed this!")
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{{quote| '''Misato''': "She's as energetic as a firefly!"<br />
{{quote| '''Misato''': "She's as energetic as a firefly!"<br />
'''Toji''': "Yeah, I bet there's something burning up her ass-uka! Uh-oh." }}
'''Toji''': "Yeah, I bet there's something burning up her ass-uka! Uh-oh." }}
* ''[[Beating the Heat (Fanfic)|Beating the Heat]]'' gives us this lovely gem from Zecora when she sees {{spoiler|Pinkie Pie and Braeburn}}.
* ''[[Beating the Heat]]'' gives us this lovely gem from Zecora when she sees {{spoiler|Pinkie Pie and Braeburn}}.
{{quote| "Behold these ponies, without any class! A fillie like that likes it in the-"<br />
{{quote| "Behold these ponies, without any class! A fillie like that likes it in the-"<br />
"Heeeeeyyyyy!"<br />
"Heeeeeyyyyy!"<br />
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{{quote| '''Come on in. What the heck?/ Fall on down. Break your... face'''}}
{{quote| '''Come on in. What the heck?/ Fall on down. Break your... face'''}}
** "I like an honest fight and a saucy little maid / What he's basically saying is he likes to get...paid."
** "I like an honest fight and a saucy little maid / What he's basically saying is he likes to get...paid."
* In the Disney movie ''[[Brother Bear (Disney)|Brother Bear]]'', two squabbling moose brothers share a fond memory of drinking fresh dew. They realize that [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]] but can't admit it: "I love...dew!" "I love dew too!"
* In the Disney movie ''[[Brother Bear]]'', two squabbling moose brothers share a fond memory of drinking fresh dew. They realize that [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]] but can't admit it: "I love...dew!" "I love dew too!"
* In Disney's ''[[Hercules (Disney)|Hercules]]'', Phil's response to Herc's ambitions:
* In Disney's ''[[Hercules (Disney film)|Hercules]]'', Phil's response to Herc's ambitions:
{{quote| '''Phil:''' My answer is, [[Two Words]]--<br />
{{quote| '''Phil:''' My answer is, [[Two Words]]--<br />
''(hit by lightning)''<br />
''(hit by lightning)''<br />
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== Films -- Live-Action ==
== Films -- Live-Action ==
* ''[[Waynes World|Wayne's World 2]]''. "We'll cross the Ts and dot the...''(notices he's about to offend their manager, who has [[Mismatched Eyes]])''...lower case Js."
* ''[[Wayne's World|Wayne's World 2]]''. "We'll cross the Ts and dot the...''(notices he's about to offend their manager, who has [[Mismatched Eyes]])''...lower case Js."
* The first ''[[Spy Kids]]'' movie uses one of these that was arguably a [[Parental Bonus]] (the same joke was seen a decade earlier in ''[[The Golden Girls]]''):
* The first ''[[Spy Kids]]'' movie uses one of these that was arguably a [[Parental Bonus]] (the same joke was seen a decade earlier in ''[[The Golden Girls]]''):
{{quote| '''Carmen:''' Oh Shi--''ttake'' mushrooms.}}
{{quote| '''Carmen:''' Oh Shi--''ttake'' mushrooms.}}
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* And in the second one:
* And in the second one:
{{quote| '''Carmen:''' You are SO full of shi--''ttake'' mushrooms.}}
{{quote| '''Carmen:''' You are SO full of shi--''ttake'' mushrooms.}}
* In the [[Live Action Adaptation|film version]] of ''[[George of the Jungle (Film)|George of the Jungle]]'':
* In the [[Live Action Adaptation|film version]] of ''[[George of the Jungle (film)|George of the Jungle]]'':
{{quote| '''Narrator:''' And they were dangerously close to sticking a coconut [[Ass Shove|up Lyle's...sleeping bag.]]}}
{{quote| '''Narrator:''' And they were dangerously close to sticking a coconut [[Ass Shove|up Lyle's...sleeping bag.]]}}
* In ''[[A Knight's Tale]]'', Geoffrey Chaucer is begging Will Thatcher (who is masquerading as the knight Sir Ulrich) to help with his gambling debts in front of his creditors.
* In ''[[A Knight's Tale]]'', Geoffrey Chaucer is begging Will Thatcher (who is masquerading as the knight Sir Ulrich) to help with his gambling debts in front of his creditors.
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* At the end of ''[[Home Alone]] 2'':
* At the end of ''[[Home Alone]] 2'':
{{quote| '''Buzz:''' Now, enough of this gooey sh-- ...show of emotion.}}
{{quote| '''Buzz:''' Now, enough of this gooey sh-- ...show of emotion.}}
* In ''[[Zombieland (Film)|Zombieland]]'':
* In ''[[Zombieland]]'':
{{quote| '''Little Rock:''' Have you heard about Pacific Playland? There are no zombies there.<br />
{{quote| '''Little Rock:''' Have you heard about Pacific Playland? There are no zombies there.<br />
'''Columbus:''' The amusement park?<br />
'''Columbus:''' The amusement park?<br />
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{{quote| '''King Malbert:''' What are you doing?<br />
{{quote| '''King Malbert:''' What are you doing?<br />
'''[[Invisibility|Carl Cristall]]:''' Scratching my invisible...but onto my next question. }}
'''[[Invisibility|Carl Cristall]]:''' Scratching my invisible...but onto my next question. }}
* In ''[[The Man]]'', Eugene Levy tries to get [[Samuel L Jackson]] to stop cursing so much: "Oh, fffor crying out loud!"
* In ''[[The Man]]'', Eugene Levy tries to get [[Samuel L. Jackson]] to stop cursing so much: "Oh, fffor crying out loud!"
* An interesting example in ''[[A Christmas Story]]'': a censored "re-enactment" using the word-swap. Young Ralphie, after a mishap, ends up saying "Oh...fuuddggee." But then, the narrating older Ralphie reveals, "Only I didn't say 'fudge'."
* An interesting example in ''[[A Christmas Story]]'': a censored "re-enactment" using the word-swap. Young Ralphie, after a mishap, ends up saying "Oh...fuuddggee." But then, the narrating older Ralphie reveals, "Only I didn't say 'fudge'."
* ''[[Back to The Future]]'' has a rare example where the whole word comes out and then has to be converted retroactively -- which only Marty McFly could pull off:
* ''[[Back to The Future]]'' has a rare example where the whole word comes out and then has to be converted retroactively -- which only Marty McFly could pull off:
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'''Delores''': Bless you. }}
'''Delores''': Bless you. }}
* From ''[[Monty Python and The Holy Grail]]'', as the Lord of Swamp Castle holds his hands in front of his chest to suggest a woman's breasts: "She's rich, she's beautiful, she has huge...tracts of land!"
* From ''[[Monty Python and The Holy Grail]]'', as the Lord of Swamp Castle holds his hands in front of his chest to suggest a woman's breasts: "She's rich, she's beautiful, she has huge...tracts of land!"
* ''[[Monty Pythons Life of Brian]]'': One character has a rather severe stutter. To get around it, he swaps one word for another, despite it not being close to the original word.
* ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]'': One character has a rather severe stutter. To get around it, he swaps one word for another, despite it not being close to the original word.
* In the Bud Spencer and Terence Hiill 1977 comdey film ''Crime Busters'', the duo plans to rob a a supermarket and bust through the door with the words "This is a...!". When they realize they are standing in an office room of the local police department with everyone staring at them, they quickly finish the sentence with "... really nice office!" (as opposed to "... robbery!").
* In the Bud Spencer and Terence Hiill 1977 comdey film ''Crime Busters'', the duo plans to rob a a supermarket and bust through the door with the words "This is a...!". When they realize they are standing in an office room of the local police department with everyone staring at them, they quickly finish the sentence with "... really nice office!" (as opposed to "... robbery!").


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== Live-Action TV ==
== Live-Action TV ==
* In ''[[Friends (TV)|Friends]]'', when Chandler panics and disappears before his marriage to Monica, Rachel is about to break the news to her when Phoebe arrives and signals that they've found him.
* In ''[[Friends]]'', when Chandler panics and disappears before his marriage to Monica, Rachel is about to break the news to her when Phoebe arrives and signals that they've found him.
{{quote| '''Rachel:''' We can't find Chandler...'s vest.}}
{{quote| '''Rachel:''' We can't find Chandler...'s vest.}}
* In ''[[Quantum Leap (TV)|Quantum Leap]]'', Al is talking about a very attractive photographer.
* In ''[[Quantum Leap]]'', Al is talking about a very attractive photographer.
{{quote| '''Al:''' She has the biggest, roundest...camera lenses.}}
{{quote| '''Al:''' She has the biggest, roundest...camera lenses.}}
* ''[[Arrested Development (TV)|Arrested Development]]''
* ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]''
** This scene:
** This scene:
{{quote| '''Tobias Fünke:''' Oh, great. And now you're mocking me. You selfish cun--<br />
{{quote| '''Tobias Fünke:''' Oh, great. And now you're mocking me. You selfish cun--<br />
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''(Lindsay shoots him a look)''<br />
''(Lindsay shoots him a look)''<br />
'''Tobias:''' ...are you? }}
'''Tobias:''' ...are you? }}
* From an episode of ''[[The Big Bang Theory (TV)|The Big Bang Theory]]'':
* From an episode of ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'':
{{quote| '''Wolowitz:''' We only did it because you were being a giant dictator.<br />
{{quote| '''Wolowitz:''' We only did it because you were being a giant dictator.<br />
'''Koothrappali:''' I thought you said we were going to be nice to him!<br />
'''Koothrappali:''' I thought you said we were going to be nice to him!<br />
'''Wolowitz:''' That's why I added the "tator". }}
'''Wolowitz:''' That's why I added the "tator". }}
* The couple who run the village shop in ''[[Father Ted (TV)|Father Ted]]'' are always on the verge of throttling each other. When one of the priests enters, they often turn a stabbing motion into a warm embrace. (Not a word swap so much as a gesture swap, but the same idea.)
* The couple who run the village shop in ''[[Father Ted]]'' are always on the verge of throttling each other. When one of the priests enters, they often turn a stabbing motion into a warm embrace. (Not a word swap so much as a gesture swap, but the same idea.)
* ''[[Babylon 5]]''
* ''[[Babylon 5]]''
** In the episode where Ambassador Mollari objects to the figures of him sold in the station gift shop because they do not include "attributes" (the tentacle-like sex organs attached to the back of Centauri men), Ivanova says, "So you're saying you're being symbolically cast...in a bad light?"
** In the episode where Ambassador Mollari objects to the figures of him sold in the station gift shop because they do not include "attributes" (the tentacle-like sex organs attached to the back of Centauri men), Ivanova says, "So you're saying you're being symbolically cast...in a bad light?"
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** Not to mention Delenn in "Shadow Dancing", discussing what happens if a male Minbari continues to express interest in a female if she's not interested: "She can leave when he's asleep, file a complaint with the elders, even cut off his...access to her family." [[Word of God]] has it that this is a subversion, in that she was merely stumbling over her words and what she actually said is true; Sheridan's reaction to what he ''thought'' she was going to say is a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]].
** Not to mention Delenn in "Shadow Dancing", discussing what happens if a male Minbari continues to express interest in a female if she's not interested: "She can leave when he's asleep, file a complaint with the elders, even cut off his...access to her family." [[Word of God]] has it that this is a subversion, in that she was merely stumbling over her words and what she actually said is true; Sheridan's reaction to what he ''thought'' she was going to say is a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]].
** In a scene set in the future, holograms possessing the personalities and memories of the ''B5'' crew were being manipulated by a propaganda minister in a [[Dystopia|totalitarian government]]. After gaining control of the system's defense computers, the Garibaldi hologram suggested to the minister, "My recommendation for you would be to stick your head between your legs and kiss your aspirations goodbye."
** In a scene set in the future, holograms possessing the personalities and memories of the ''B5'' crew were being manipulated by a propaganda minister in a [[Dystopia|totalitarian government]]. After gaining control of the system's defense computers, the Garibaldi hologram suggested to the minister, "My recommendation for you would be to stick your head between your legs and kiss your aspirations goodbye."
* From the final episode of ''[[Seinfeld (TV)|Seinfeld]]'': "I love You--...United Airlines."
* From the final episode of ''[[Seinfeld]]'': "I love You--...United Airlines."
* Most episodes of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' where the "Scooby Gang" is discussing the [[Monster of the Week]] in a public area ("Angry.. puppies").
* Most episodes of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' where the "Scooby Gang" is discussing the [[Monster of the Week]] in a public area ("Angry.. puppies").
** In the musical episode, Tara's song has the added-syllables variant: "You make me come...-plete!" Come-plete with back-arching and [[Scenery Censor|camera-dodging]] actions suited to ''one'' of those words.
** In the musical episode, Tara's song has the added-syllables variant: "You make me come...-plete!" Come-plete with back-arching and [[Scenery Censor|camera-dodging]] actions suited to ''one'' of those words.
** Same episode, Xander substitutes clearly sexual terms with "tight embrace". Twice.
** Same episode, Xander substitutes clearly sexual terms with "tight embrace". Twice.
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** In "Phases" Cordelia is parking with Xander at the local [[Make-Out Point]] and implies that at least one of them is no longer a virgin.
** In "Phases" Cordelia is parking with Xander at the local [[Make-Out Point]] and implies that at least one of them is no longer a virgin.
{{quote| '''Cordelia:''' Excuse me? We didn't come here to talk about Willow. We came here to do things I can never tell my father about because he still thinks I'm a...good girl.}}
{{quote| '''Cordelia:''' Excuse me? We didn't come here to talk about Willow. We came here to do things I can never tell my father about because he still thinks I'm a...good girl.}}
* From ''[[I'm Alan Partridge (TV)|I'm Alan Partridge]]'':
* From ''[[I'm Alan Partridge]]'':
{{quote| '''Michael:''' And he thought, hang on, I've paid my money, I'm going to have something; so he flips him over, and he fu--<br />
{{quote| '''Michael:''' And he thought, hang on, I've paid my money, I'm going to have something; so he flips him over, and he fu--<br />
''(Lynn enters the room)''<br />
''(Lynn enters the room)''<br />
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'''Kevin:''' Uh, yeah, some of the guys from the team. Are you signing it?<br />
'''Kevin:''' Uh, yeah, some of the guys from the team. Are you signing it?<br />
'''Dorothy:''' Correcting it. There is no K in victory. Oh yeah, and we'll just change this to "Ms. Zbornak eats shittake mushrooms". }}
'''Dorothy:''' Correcting it. There is no K in victory. Oh yeah, and we'll just change this to "Ms. Zbornak eats shittake mushrooms". }}
* ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV)|Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''
* ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''
** [[Overdrawn At the Memory Bank]]'':
** [[Overdrawn at the Memory Bank]]'':
{{quote| '''Pearl:''' Starring the late Raúl Juliá, a very wonderful actor. What was he doing in this piece of sh...surely very quality, quality programming.}}
{{quote| '''Pearl:''' Starring the late Raúl Juliá, a very wonderful actor. What was he doing in this piece of sh...surely very quality, quality programming.}}
** ''[[MST3K]]'' episode ''Fire Maidens of Outer Space'': Joel and the 'Bots are demonstrating that any sentence can be turned into sexual innuendo with the right vocal tone ("Does this TV have a ree-MOTE? Ooh!"). Crow, at the behest of his evil doppelganger Timmy (long story), is citing examples that are rather too on the nose, culminating in "She's built like a brick sh--" "CROW!" "sh-showboat."
** ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' episode ''Fire Maidens of Outer Space'': Joel and the 'Bots are demonstrating that any sentence can be turned into sexual innuendo with the right vocal tone ("Does this TV have a ree-MOTE? Ooh!"). Crow, at the behest of his evil doppelganger Timmy (long story), is citing examples that are rather too on the nose, culminating in "She's built like a brick sh--" "CROW!" "sh-showboat."
* A commercial for the show ''[[Greek]]'' included a scene where one character was telling another that his female friend wanted to be fu...(nuns walk past) ...''fun'' buddies with him.
* A commercial for the show ''[[Greek]]'' included a scene where one character was telling another that his female friend wanted to be fu...(nuns walk past) ...''fun'' buddies with him.
* ''[[That 70s Show (TV)|That 70s Show]]'' played this trope straight twice, and then subverted it.
* ''[[That 70s Show]]'' played this trope straight twice, and then subverted it.
** While the gang is discussing [[Playboy]] girls:
** While the gang is discussing [[Playboy]] girls:
{{quote| '''Hyde:''' True, but they're not bigger than Barbara's.<br />
{{quote| '''Hyde:''' True, but they're not bigger than Barbara's.<br />
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** It should be noted that this particular joke has been used quite a few times in television and theater.
** It should be noted that this particular joke has been used quite a few times in television and theater.
* ''[[My Family]]'': "Oh come on Dad! I'm no longer a virrrrrrrry naive person!" In a minor subversion, the Last-Second Word Swap doesn't work.
* ''[[My Family]]'': "Oh come on Dad! I'm no longer a virrrrrrrry naive person!" In a minor subversion, the Last-Second Word Swap doesn't work.
* ''[[How I Met Your Mother (TV)|How I Met Your Mother]]''
* ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]''
** "...and she had a pierced...Brosnan. Pierce Brosnan is my favorite of all the Bonds."
** "...and she had a pierced...Brosnan. Pierce Brosnan is my favorite of all the Bonds."
** Also, "I'm in love with...tacos!"
** Also, "I'm in love with...tacos!"
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She put them on the window sill to see if they would...<br />
She put them on the window sill to see if they would...<br />
good night, ladies and gentlemen!!'' }}
good night, ladies and gentlemen!!'' }}
* ''[[30 Rock (TV)|Thirty Rock]]''
* ''[[30 Rock|Thirty Rock]]''
** In one episode, Lemon and Pete are discussing how old Tracy's alleged son is.
** In one episode, Lemon and Pete are discussing how old Tracy's alleged son is.
{{quote| '''Lemon:''' You know, I always do have trouble telling ages when it comes to black...<br />
{{quote| '''Lemon:''' You know, I always do have trouble telling ages when it comes to black...<br />
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* Intentionally done by Veronica in ''[[Veronica Mars]]''. When one of the characters in the programme that Veronica hates tells her that they were dealing with some trouble, Veronica says, "Trouble with a capital "T", that rhymes with "C", that stands for..." When her father objects she replies, "What? I was going to say "cute."
* Intentionally done by Veronica in ''[[Veronica Mars]]''. When one of the characters in the programme that Veronica hates tells her that they were dealing with some trouble, Veronica says, "Trouble with a capital "T", that rhymes with "C", that stands for..." When her father objects she replies, "What? I was going to say "cute."
* In ''[[Grace Under Fire]]'', a guy at the plant realizes Grace, the supervisor, has just entered the room, and alters his story about the topless pancake house: "the waitresses all had these really big jugs...of syrup, that they poured over your pancakes..."
* In ''[[Grace Under Fire]]'', a guy at the plant realizes Grace, the supervisor, has just entered the room, and alters his story about the topless pancake house: "the waitresses all had these really big jugs...of syrup, that they poured over your pancakes..."
* From ''[[Psych (TV)|Psych]]'':
* From ''[[Psych]]'':
{{quote| '''Lassiter:''' I have one thing to say to you, Spencer. Kiss my--<br />
{{quote| '''Lassiter:''' I have one thing to say to you, Spencer. Kiss my--<br />
''(a nun walks past)''<br />
''(a nun walks past)''<br />
'''Lassiter:''' Sweet honey buns.<br />
'''Lassiter:''' Sweet honey buns.<br />
'''Sean:''' I don't think you made that any better. }}
'''Sean:''' I don't think you made that any better. }}
* A mild example from ''[[Myth Busters (TV)|Myth Busters]]'':
* A mild example from ''[[Myth Busters]]'':
{{quote| '''Jamie:''' That was definitely one of those "What the (pause) heck am I doing?" moments.}}
{{quote| '''Jamie:''' That was definitely one of those "What the (pause) heck am I doing?" moments.}}
* Phoebe from ''[[Friends (TV)|Friends]]'', in her song that [[Suspiciously Specific Denial|totally isn't about Ross's love triangle with Rachel and Julie]]:
* Phoebe from ''[[Friends]]'', in her song that [[Suspiciously Specific Denial|totally isn't about Ross's love triangle with Rachel and Julie]]:
{{quote| ''Will Betty be the one that he loves truly,<br />
{{quote| ''Will Betty be the one that he loves truly,<br />
Or will it be the one that we'll call...Lulie?'' }}
Or will it be the one that we'll call...Lulie?'' }}
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{{quote| '''C.C. Babcock:''' He is ''throwing'' money at us, and she didn't even have to put out! ''(pause)'' Hors d'oeuvres! The cat!}}
{{quote| '''C.C. Babcock:''' He is ''throwing'' money at us, and she didn't even have to put out! ''(pause)'' Hors d'oeuvres! The cat!}}
** There was an episode where [[Overprotective Dad|Maxwell]] tries to keep Maggie from spending a whole vacation making out with boys, and wants to send her to a convent in Switzerland. Fran suggests sending Maggie on a kibbutz instead, because she remembers having a good time on hers, but then tries to take back her suggestion when she realizes the only reason she enjoyed her kibbutz was because that was where she lost her..."[[Unusual Euphemism|hat]]".
** There was an episode where [[Overprotective Dad|Maxwell]] tries to keep Maggie from spending a whole vacation making out with boys, and wants to send her to a convent in Switzerland. Fran suggests sending Maggie on a kibbutz instead, because she remembers having a good time on hers, but then tries to take back her suggestion when she realizes the only reason she enjoyed her kibbutz was because that was where she lost her..."[[Unusual Euphemism|hat]]".
* Subverted in the ''[[Community (TV)|Community]]'' episode "Comparative Religion", when Shirley confronts Jeff over his plan to fight a bully:
* Subverted in the ''[[Community]]'' episode "Comparative Religion", when Shirley confronts Jeff over his plan to fight a bully:
{{quote| '''Shirley:''' What's going on here?<br />
{{quote| '''Shirley:''' What's going on here?<br />
'''Troy:''' We're trying to get Jeff ready for the fi-iiiiiii....iiiighhhh...t.<br />
'''Troy:''' We're trying to get Jeff ready for the fi-iiiiiii....iiiighhhh...t.<br />
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* From ''[[Better Off Ted]]'': "I love you...tah! I love Utah"
* From ''[[Better Off Ted]]'': "I love you...tah! I love Utah"
* In an episode of ''[[Wonderfalls]]'', Aaron mentions the human instincts to "fight, flee or ...[[Buffy-Speak|fun...have]]."
* In an episode of ''[[Wonderfalls]]'', Aaron mentions the human instincts to "fight, flee or ...[[Buffy-Speak|fun...have]]."
* The ''[[JAG (TV)|JAG]]'' episode "Meltdown" was the second half of a two-parter that introduced the ''[[NCIS (TV)|NCIS]]'' characters. In one scene, a nervous Abby is testifying on the witness stand and is asked about a piece of evidence":
* The ''[[JAG]]'' episode "Meltdown" was the second half of a two-parter that introduced the ''[[NCIS]]'' characters. In one scene, a nervous Abby is testifying on the witness stand and is asked about a piece of evidence":
{{quote| '''Abby:''' Oh, I ran a whole slew of sh...stuff on that.}}
{{quote| '''Abby:''' Oh, I ran a whole slew of sh...stuff on that.}}
* In ''[[The Vicar of Dibley]]'', Geraldine has just been blindsided by someone who came into the room without knocking.
* In ''[[The Vicar of Dibley]]'', Geraldine has just been blindsided by someone who came into the room without knocking.
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''(Beckett comes in)''<br />
''(Beckett comes in)''<br />
'''Castle:''' For the record, I was gonna say "big rule follower." }}
'''Castle:''' For the record, I was gonna say "big rule follower." }}
* In ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel Air]]'', Will is comforting Carlton after his girlfriend leaves him at a wedding chapel and Carlton admits he is a virgin. Will says that it's okay and...
* In ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'', Will is comforting Carlton after his girlfriend leaves him at a wedding chapel and Carlton admits he is a virgin. Will says that it's okay and...
{{quote| '''Carlton:''' You mean you're a virgin too?<br />
{{quote| '''Carlton:''' You mean you're a virgin too?<br />
'''Will:''' Keep your voice down man, '''''I AIN'T NO VIRGIN!''''' ''(woman in front of him gets up and leaves)'' Hey, look man, when it comes to me and the honeys I just say de...'' (priest walks up to him) '' no way! Ooh, ugh yucky! }}
'''Will:''' Keep your voice down man, '''''I AIN'T NO VIRGIN!''''' ''(woman in front of him gets up and leaves)'' Hey, look man, when it comes to me and the honeys I just say de...'' (priest walks up to him) '' no way! Ooh, ugh yucky! }}
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'''Mom:''' I never thought that we would split up. But then I never thought that I would be evicted from our home, that my daughter would be a dy...''so rebellious''. People always let you down, princess. They fuck things up! }}
'''Mom:''' I never thought that we would split up. But then I never thought that I would be evicted from our home, that my daughter would be a dy...''so rebellious''. People always let you down, princess. They fuck things up! }}
* In the ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' sketch "Lazy Sunday", Adam Samberg and Chris Parnell express their love for the Chronic-- What? --cles of Narnia.
* In the ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' sketch "Lazy Sunday", Adam Samberg and Chris Parnell express their love for the Chronic-- What? --cles of Narnia.
* ''[[Countdown With Keith Olbermann]]'':
* ''[[Countdown with Keith Olbermann]]'':
{{quote| "And to use the vulgarities of the gutter, you are a worthless...Coulter."}}
{{quote| "And to use the vulgarities of the gutter, you are a worthless...Coulter."}}
* From ''[[Home Improvement (TV)|Home Improvement]]'':
* From ''[[Home Improvement]]'':
{{quote| '''Al''': ''(to Jill)'' That is a terrib...ly nice picture of you.}}
{{quote| '''Al''': ''(to Jill)'' That is a terrib...ly nice picture of you.}}
* In an episode of ''[[NCIS (TV)|NCIS]]'', Ziva reads a report from her computer about a protester who smeared the side of a building with horse- *[[Beat]]* ...manure.
* In an episode of ''[[NCIS]]'', Ziva reads a report from her computer about a protester who smeared the side of a building with horse- *[[Beat]]* ...manure.
* In an episode of ''[[Jonathan Creek (TV)|Jonathan Creek]]'', when Jonathan discovers that his boss's new bodyguard is a little person:
* In an episode of ''[[Jonathan Creek]]'', when Jonathan discovers that his boss's new bodyguard is a little person:
{{quote| '''Jonathan:''' Oh, you ''must'' be jo...sef.}}
{{quote| '''Jonathan:''' Oh, you ''must'' be jo...sef.}}
* Happens quite a bit in ''[[Young Blades (TV)|Young Blades]]'':
* Happens quite a bit in ''[[Young Blades]]'':
** At the end of the extended version of "Da Vinci's Notebook," Ramon finishes his poem about how everyone gets a girl except him with:
** At the end of the extended version of "Da Vinci's Notebook," Ramon finishes his poem about how everyone gets a girl except him with:
{{quote| I love a good rack...of lamb to taste.}}
{{quote| I love a good rack...of lamb to taste.}}
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== Radio ==
== Radio ==
* ''[[I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (Radio)|I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue]]''`s Limericks game is halfway between this and [[Subverted Rhyme Every Occasion]]: each player has to make up one line of a limerick that goes with the previous ones according to the AABBA rhyming scheme, so the earlier players often deliberately set up words that obviously rhyme with something obscene. Then the later players scramble to come up with something else (which may also be dirty), subverting the audience's expectations and leading to a laugh. Example (where the subverted rhyme is "hysterectomy"):
* ''[[I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue]]''`s Limericks game is halfway between this and [[Subverted Rhyme Every Occasion]]: each player has to make up one line of a limerick that goes with the previous ones according to the AABBA rhyming scheme, so the earlier players often deliberately set up words that obviously rhyme with something obscene. Then the later players scramble to come up with something else (which may also be dirty), subverting the audience's expectations and leading to a laugh. Example (where the subverted rhyme is "hysterectomy"):
{{quote| ''A woman once said: "What the heck" to me,<br />
{{quote| ''A woman once said: "What the heck" to me,<br />
"You look like a physical wreck to me,<br />
"You look like a physical wreck to me,<br />
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* "Without You", from ''[[My Fair Lady]]'':
* "Without You", from ''[[My Fair Lady]]'':
{{quote| '''Eliza:''' You, dear friend, who talk so well / You can go to...Hartford, Heresford and Hampshire!}}
{{quote| '''Eliza:''' You, dear friend, who talk so well / You can go to...Hartford, Heresford and Hampshire!}}
* In "The Worst Pies in London" from ''[[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Theatre)|Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street]]'':
* In "The Worst Pies in London" from ''[[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (theatre)|Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street]]'':
{{quote| '''Mrs. Lovett:''' Ain't that just revolting<br />
{{quote| '''Mrs. Lovett:''' Ain't that just revolting<br />
All greasy and gritty<br />
All greasy and gritty<br />
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'''Hagatha:''' Witch?<br />
'''Hagatha:''' Witch?<br />
'''Valanice:''' I'm sure it would have rhymed. }}
'''Valanice:''' I'm sure it would have rhymed. }}
* ''[[Jak 3 Wastelander]]''
* ''[[Jak 3]]''
{{quote| '''Sig:''' It's gonna be a big pile.<br />
{{quote| '''Sig:''' It's gonna be a big pile.<br />
'''Daxter:''' ''(holding Sig's [[BFG|Peacemaker]])'' Yeah, a big pile of sh--ould I cock this? }}
'''Daxter:''' ''(holding Sig's [[BFG|Peacemaker]])'' Yeah, a big pile of sh--ould I cock this? }}
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{{quote| '''Chip:''' Thanks for asking, Mister Monster Gu-- I mean, Sonic The Hedgehog!}}
{{quote| '''Chip:''' Thanks for asking, Mister Monster Gu-- I mean, Sonic The Hedgehog!}}
** This one isn't as bad though, is it?
** This one isn't as bad though, is it?
* ''[[Psychonauts (Video Game)|Psychonauts]]'': "And I'll kick your ASS...tral projection out of here, too."
* ''[[Psychonauts]]'': "And I'll kick your ASS...tral projection out of here, too."
* An early version of ''[[X-Plane]]'' had this description of the B-52: "Known by pilots as the BUFF: Big Ugly Flying Fu- um...Fellow."
* An early version of ''[[X-Plane]]'' had this description of the B-52: "Known by pilots as the BUFF: Big Ugly Flying Fu- um...Fellow."
* ''[[Banjo Kazooie]] Nuts & Bolts'' has this lovely challenge starring Piddles the Cat: Cheating Witch.
* ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]] Nuts & Bolts'' has this lovely challenge starring Piddles the Cat: Cheating Witch.
* In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' you can fish coins out of the Dalaran Fountain. A lot of well-known characters from the ''Warcraft'' universe have done a wish you can read when you fish up their coin. Aegwynn, who doesn't like the mages of Dalaran, wished the following:
* In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' you can fish coins out of the Dalaran Fountain. A lot of well-known characters from the ''Warcraft'' universe have done a wish you can read when you fish up their coin. Aegwynn, who doesn't like the mages of Dalaran, wished the following:
{{quote| '''Aegwynn:''' I really wish you mages would get your head out from inside your own...''books''.}}
{{quote| '''Aegwynn:''' I really wish you mages would get your head out from inside your own...''books''.}}
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== Web Animation ==
== Web Animation ==
* [[Teen Girl Squad (Web Animation)|Teen Girl Squad]] episode #7: "I saw Tompkins in his under--where're you going?"
* [[Teen Girl Squad]] episode #7: "I saw Tompkins in his under--where're you going?"




== Web Comics ==
== Web Comics ==
* ''[[Order of the Stick (Webcomic)|Order of the Stick]]''
* ''[[The Order of the Stick|Order of the Stick]]''
** In [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0184.html this strip], where Haley's [[Dying Declaration of Love|deathbed confession]] is derailed by a handy heal spell from the party's cleric.
** In [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0184.html this strip], where Haley's [[Dying Declaration of Love|deathbed confession]] is derailed by a handy heal spell from the party's cleric.
{{quote| '''Haley:''' I think I'm in love with y--<br />
{{quote| '''Haley:''' I think I'm in love with y--<br />
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* ''[[Think Before You Think]]'': In [http://thinkbeforeyouthink.net/?comic=20101118-e-mail this comic], Julia remembers mid-sentence that her mom is in the room and doesn't know that Brian can read minds.
* ''[[Think Before You Think]]'': In [http://thinkbeforeyouthink.net/?comic=20101118-e-mail this comic], Julia remembers mid-sentence that her mom is in the room and doesn't know that Brian can read minds.
{{quote| '''Julia:''' You KNOW what I mean, you can read my...um, e-mail.}}
{{quote| '''Julia:''' You KNOW what I mean, you can read my...um, e-mail.}}
* ''[[Meat Shield (Webcomic)|Meat Shield]]'': Dhur [http://www.meatshield.net/archive/the-journey-begins/ tries one here], but he's not very good at it.
* ''[[Meat Shield (webcomic)|Meat Shield]]'': Dhur [http://www.meatshield.net/archive/the-journey-begins/ tries one here], but he's not very good at it.
* ''[[Bob and George]]'': "That's the hand I use to [[A Date With Rosie Palms|m]] - er, write with."
* ''[[Bob and George]]'': "That's the hand I use to [[A Date with Rosie Palms|m]] - er, write with."
* ''[[Walking On Broken Glass (Webcomic)|Walking On Broken Glass]]'': [http://brokenglass.greyinkstudios.com/comic/book-1/volume-1/issue-4-a-brave-new-world/a-brave-new-world-08/ "And three is..."]
* ''[[Walking on Broken Glass]]'': [http://brokenglass.greyinkstudios.com/comic/book-1/volume-1/issue-4-a-brave-new-world/a-brave-new-world-08/ "And three is..."]




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{{quote| ''Joker are you busy? Let's call a truce.<br />
{{quote| ''Joker are you busy? Let's call a truce.<br />
''I need you to help explain the plot to-- Batman.'' }}
''I need you to help explain the plot to-- Batman.'' }}
* On an episode of ''[[Yes Dear]]'', Kim goes "Oh, shhhhhh...sugar." because there are kids around. Either Dominic or Logan looks up at her and says "I know what you ''wanted'' to say."
* On an episode of ''[[Yes, Dear]]'', Kim goes "Oh, shhhhhh...sugar." because there are kids around. Either Dominic or Logan looks up at her and says "I know what you ''wanted'' to say."
* In this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheiLvAIouQ Pokemon Musical], for some reason one of these rhymes was last second swapped:
* In this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheiLvAIouQ Pokemon Musical], for some reason one of these rhymes was last second swapped:
{{quote| '''Misty:''' /Hey, Ash, baby are you ready to jet/<br />
{{quote| '''Misty:''' /Hey, Ash, baby are you ready to jet/<br />
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{{quote| '''Misty:''' /Oh he's the poke-trainer with the really big-/<br />
{{quote| '''Misty:''' /Oh he's the poke-trainer with the really big-/<br />
'''Brock:''' /Cock!/ }}
'''Brock:''' /Cock!/ }}
* A non-profane example from the ''[[Zero Punctuation (Web Animation)|Zero Punctuation]]'' review of ''[[Portal 2 (Video Game)|Portal 2]]'': "the icing on the...[[The Cake Is a Lie|French Fancy]]!"
* A non-profane example from the ''[[Zero Punctuation]]'' review of ''[[Portal 2]]'': "the icing on the...[[The Cake Is a Lie|French Fancy]]!"
** A less worksafe, one, however, from his review of [[Little Big Planet]]: "There's a very in-depth level designer built in, with a host of tutorials, you'll be tempted to go through just to have Stephen Fry's voice tonguing your coc...hlea for hours on end."
** A less worksafe, one, however, from his review of [[Little Big Planet]]: "There's a very in-depth level designer built in, with a host of tutorials, you'll be tempted to go through just to have Stephen Fry's voice tonguing your coc...hlea for hours on end."




== Western Animation ==
== Western Animation ==
* In ''[[Transformers]]: [[Beast Wars (Animation)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "Cutting Edge": Rattrap is complaining about Blackarachnia to Rhinox.
* In ''[[Transformers]]: [[Beast Wars]]'' episode "Cutting Edge": Rattrap is complaining about Blackarachnia to Rhinox.
{{quote| '''Rhinox:''' What are you saying?<br />
{{quote| '''Rhinox:''' What are you saying?<br />
'''Rattrap:''' I'm sayin' that our little spider chum--<br />
'''Rattrap:''' I'm sayin' that our little spider chum--<br />
''(Silverbolt -- Blackarachnia's love interest -- walks in)''<br />
''(Silverbolt -- Blackarachnia's love interest -- walks in)''<br />
'''Rattrap:''' --is...[[You Are a Credit To Your Race|a credit to her web-spinnin' species]], and I don't know ''what'' we ever did without her. }}
'''Rattrap:''' --is...[[You Are a Credit to Your Race|a credit to her web-spinnin' species]], and I don't know ''what'' we ever did without her. }}
* In ''[[Beast Machines (Animation)|Beast Machines]]'', Rattrap exclaims, "Botanica! Am I glad to see you...'ve brought us this new power supply."
* In ''[[Beast Machines]]'', Rattrap exclaims, "Botanica! Am I glad to see you...'ve brought us this new power supply."
* ''[[Transformers Animated]]''
* ''[[Transformers Animated]]''
** Mixmaster says the following after Sari's failed attempt to attack the Constructicons:
** Mixmaster says the following after Sari's failed attempt to attack the Constructicons:
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** When he tells Reverend Lovejoy that God spoke to him in a dream in "Homer the Heretic":
** When he tells Reverend Lovejoy that God spoke to him in a dream in "Homer the Heretic":
{{quote| '''Homer:''' He appeared before me in a dream, and I knew that was special because I usually dream about naked...Marge.}}
{{quote| '''Homer:''' He appeared before me in a dream, and I knew that was special because I usually dream about naked...Marge.}}
* In one episode of ''[[He Man and The Masters of The Universe]]'', Prince Adam, Teela, and Man-At-Arms are onboard a small spaceship heading to one of Eternia's moons. An asteroid is heading their way, and Adam comes to realize that there's no way to avoid turning into He-Man in front of Teela (who is not a [[Secret Keeper]]) and starts the first few words of [[By the Power of Greyskull]]...only for Man-At-Arms to eliminate the threat mechanically. Teela then asks Adam what he was about to say...prompting him to make up the [[Clark Kenting|transparent lie]] that he was about to say "By the way, Teela, remind me to show you my new vest". Teela, of course, concludes that Adam is an even bigger idiot than she thought...but still doesn't figure out there's more going on.
* In one episode of ''[[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe]]'', Prince Adam, Teela, and Man-At-Arms are onboard a small spaceship heading to one of Eternia's moons. An asteroid is heading their way, and Adam comes to realize that there's no way to avoid turning into He-Man in front of Teela (who is not a [[Secret Keeper]]) and starts the first few words of [[By the Power of Greyskull]]...only for Man-At-Arms to eliminate the threat mechanically. Teela then asks Adam what he was about to say...prompting him to make up the [[Clark Kenting|transparent lie]] that he was about to say "By the way, Teela, remind me to show you my new vest". Teela, of course, concludes that Adam is an even bigger idiot than she thought...but still doesn't figure out there's more going on.
* Filburt and Rocko in the ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'' episode "Kiss Me, I'm Foreign", are in the middle of an argument, when they're interrupted by a knock at the door. They find it's the immigration agent who's been threatening to have Rocko deported throughout the episode, and their response comes out as "What the hellooooo!"
* Filburt and Rocko in the ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'' episode "Kiss Me, I'm Foreign", are in the middle of an argument, when they're interrupted by a knock at the door. They find it's the immigration agent who's been threatening to have Rocko deported throughout the episode, and their response comes out as "What the hellooooo!"
* ''[[Looney Tunes]]''
* ''[[Looney Tunes]]''
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And if you all don't like it, I don't give a flying fuck! }}
And if you all don't like it, I don't give a flying fuck! }}
* Tried and failed in ''[[The Venture Bros]]'', when the boys ask why they don't remember a villain who claims to be their mommy, Brock says "Look, you don't remember because you're clo-- (clones)". Both Brock and Doc stutter, trying to find a suitable replacement word, but fail.
* Tried and failed in ''[[The Venture Bros]]'', when the boys ask why they don't remember a villain who claims to be their mommy, Brock says "Look, you don't remember because you're clo-- (clones)". Both Brock and Doc stutter, trying to find a suitable replacement word, but fail.
* ''[[Animaniacs (Animation)|Animaniacs]]''.
* ''[[Animaniacs]]''.
** "And now it's time for ''Dot's Poetry Corner''":
** "And now it's time for ''Dot's Poetry Corner''":
{{quote| '''Dot:''' Ode to a veggie. "Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more that you eat, the more that you get in trouble if you finish this poem in front of your parents." Thank you.}}
{{quote| '''Dot:''' Ode to a veggie. "Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more that you eat, the more that you get in trouble if you finish this poem in front of your parents." Thank you.}}
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The pit was closed and Bob was hosed and all that he could say was "'''[[Big No|NO!!!]]'''"'' }}
The pit was closed and Bob was hosed and all that he could say was "'''[[Big No|NO!!!]]'''"'' }}
* In the ''[[Kim Possible]]'' episode "Go Team Go", Kim and two of [[Black Sheep|Shego's]] Team Go brothers show up at Drakken's lair. Drakken tries to demand an explanation:
* In the ''[[Kim Possible]]'' episode "Go Team Go", Kim and two of [[Black Sheep|Shego's]] Team Go brothers show up at Drakken's lair. Drakken tries to demand an explanation:
{{quote| '''Drakken:''' Shego, [[My Way or The Highway|as long as you're going to live under my roof, you'll follow my rules]]. And rule number one: no secrets. Whatever is going on...<br />
{{quote| '''Drakken:''' Shego, [[My Way or the Highway|as long as you're going to live under my roof, you'll follow my rules]]. And rule number one: no secrets. Whatever is going on...<br />
''(Shego lights up her [[Hand Blast|plasma]])''<br />
''(Shego lights up her [[Hand Blast|plasma]])''<br />
'''Drakken:''' ...is obviously a private matter. }}
'''Drakken:''' ...is obviously a private matter. }}