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{{trope}}
How Alice reacts to this added guilt varies. Sometimes she'll simply put up with it and go through with her plan anyway. Often, the added pressure leads to a breakdown and a confession. Depending on the nature of the story and the deception, it can also be part of [[Becoming the Mask]] or a [[Heel Face Turn]], as the guilt changes the character's plans or actions.
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This trope is also used to build suspense, as the guilt-ridden character wonders whether or not to go through with the deception. Compare [[Insult Friendly Fire]], when Alice accidentally insults Bob without realizing she's done so (at least at first), and [[Oblivious Mockery]].
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== Comic Books ==
* ''[[Star Wars Expanded Universe|Classic Star Wars]]'' has a story in which Vader hires an actor to impersonate Obi-Wan and lure Luke into a trap. Luke is ''overjoyed'' at the prospect of his teacher surviving, and openly so. This guilts the actor severely, and Luke pulls him into situations where to deflect suspicion he ''has'' to do what Obi-Wan would... and in the end he has a literal [[Obi
== Film ==
* In ''[[Aladdin (Disney film)|Aladdin]]'', the Sultan does this to Aladdin:▼
▲* In ''[[Aladdin (Disney)|Aladdin]]'', the Sultan does this to Aladdin:
▲{{quote| '''Sultan''': And then you, my boy, will become sultan!<br />
▲'''Aladdin''': Sultan?<br />
'''Sultan''': Yes, a fine upstanding youth such as yourself, a person of your unimpeachable moral character is exactly what this kingdom needs. }}
** Iago in ''The Return Of Jafar''. Jasmine tells Iago she was wrong about him, and he almost tells her he's a traitor, but balks when Jafar silently threatens him. When Jafar comes in to praise him for his treachery, he visibly shudders, and when Aladdin thanks him for the lovely day out, he looks like he wants to be sick.
** Aladdin is also the victim of oblivious guilt slinging in the sequel thanks to Genie. After he's brought Iago to stay in the palace but before he's shown the parrot to anyone else, the Sultan offers to make him royal vizier, and Genie comments on how much better of a vizier Aladdin will be than Jafar, finishing with this:
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* In the movie ''Blow'', the protagonist, happy after a successful drug run, drunkenly showers affection on his partners, promises them an extra $200,000, and says he's [[Retirony|getting out of the business]]. All while the federal agents they're siccing on him are poised to break down the door.
* Lampshaded a bit in ''[[
* ''[[Reservoir Dogs]]'' - Orange feels very, very guilty when White {{spoiler|takes a bullet while trying to convince Joe that Orange is not the rat. The problem being that, of course, he is the rat.}}
== Literature ==
* In the ''[[Discworld]]'' novel ''[[
** Bit [[Invoked Trope|invoked]]; one of the rats had a strong suspicion about this, and was making pointed comments on purpose.
* In [[Mark Twain]]'s ''[[Huckleberry Finn]]'', Huck decides to do the "[[Values Dissonance|right]]" thing and turn in his companion Jim, an escaped slave, to the authorities. However, when Jim calls him a great friend - the only friend he has, in fact - Huck finds that he can't go through with it.
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* In [[Jasper Fforde]]'s book ''[[Nursery Crime|The Big Over Easy]]'', DS Mary Mary is secretly {{spoiler|reporting on Jack Spratt's case to the decidedly unpleasant DCI Friedland Chymes. Jack continually bolstering her with what a good job she's doing just makes her feel worse that she's betraying him, and eventually she gives it up.}}
* The Alan Ahlberg poem "I Did a Bad Thing Once" has a child describe how he stole money from his mother to buy bubblegum, only for his mum to then give him bubblegum as a reward for being good.
* In ''[[Harry Potter and
== Live-Action TV ==
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** Another good example from ''[[Chuck]]'' occurs {{spoiler|when Sarah is told to bring in Chuck in the episode "Chuck Versus the First Kill", and Chuck notes how she's the only one he believes he can trust. Sarah ends up not going through with the assignment, instead escaping with Chuck to find his father.}}
* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' example (because there has to be one): In the third season episode "Lovers Walk", Willow and Xander develop a sudden attraction to each other. At the same time, Oz gives Willow a present to celebrate her new identity as a witch. Willow, who already felt bad, is driven nearly frantic by this, and sets out to find a way to stop things with Xander before they go any further.
** In Season 6's "Dead Things" Buffy is neglecting her duties to have a kinky [[Secret Relationship]] with vampire
* In "Indiscretions", a sixth season episode of ''[[Highlander the Series]]'', Joe Dawson is being blackmailed and has to deliver Adam Pierson (AKA Methos) to an immortal. They're driving to an ambush when Methos starts telling him he feels there's a bond between them and "Who'd have ever thought I'd end up with a watcher as my best friend?"... by the time they arrive, night has fallen and Methos ''is still going on''. {{spoiler|Joe then yells at him to shut up and guiltily admits it's a trap. Methos' answer? "Now that wasn't so hard, was it?". Turns out Methos is [[Genre Savvy]] and knew everything from the get go.}}
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'''Methos:''' {{spoiler|*grins* I'm easily amused.}} }}
* In ''[[Merlin (TV series)|Merlin]]'', one episode had King Uther tell Gaius "You're the only one I can trust in the fight against magic." Gaius then shares an uncomfortable glance with his protege, Merlin.
** This happened twice to Merlin in the episode "The Sins of the Father". Arthur told Merlin that those who practice magic are evil and dangerous and he was grateful to Merlin, who "helped" him realize it. Later, Uther told Merlin he was a great ally against the fight against magic.
* ''[[
* In ''[[Firefly (TV series)|Firefly]]'', after escaping the authorities, Simon talks enthusiastically about how he and River would be dead if not for Jayne, not knowing that {{spoiler|he had betrayed them, and the only reason he helped them escape is that the Feds were going to arrest him too, instead of giving him the reward money.}}
* In an episode of ''[[Friends]]'', during the period that Chandler and Monica's relationship was secret, Ross confessed to Chandler that he'd been dating Janice. [[Milholland Relationship Moment|Chandler didn't care]], leading to this:
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'''Ross''': Because, you know, there are rules about this stuff. You don't fool around with your friends' ex-girlfriends, or possible girlfriends, or girls they're related to.
(pause)
'''Chandler''': I ''am'' mad. But you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna forgive you! Because that's what friends do! They forgive their friends when they do everything you just said, all on the list there. But I want you to ''remember'' that I forgave you.
Chandler: "....and twenty....SIX Dollars!" }}
* ''[[Hannah Montana]]'':
** There are quite a few episodes where Miley does something mean to someone who tirelessly forgives her by saying how nice she is and how it was really his/her fault right before Miley does something ''worse''.
** In the series finale, Miley seriously considers accepting a movie role, which would require her to go back on her promise to go to college with Lilly. When she tries to talk to Lilly about it, Lilly starts gushing about how happy she is that Miley is going to college with her instead of going on a world tour or accepting some movie offer.
* In an episode of ''[[Scrubs]]'', JD tries to impress his new girlfriend by paying a hobo to fake a heart attack, so he can "save his life". Kylie is impressed, but mostly by how "genuine" he is.
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'''J.D.''': Cool. ''[internal monologue]'' Oh, no. }}
* Happened to Tara right off the bat in the second season of ''[[Sons of Anarchy]]'': she reluctantly agreed to be Jax's girlfriend, on the condition that there be no more secrets between them. Then {{spoiler|Gemma gets raped}} and confides in Tara, stressing that she can't tell Jax about it, ''ever''. Of course, Jax can't stop talking about how cool it is that he and Tara can tell each other everything.
* In the ''[[
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'''Lister''': Is it?
'''Rimmer''': It's the only thing he ever gave me, apart from ... apart from his disappointment. But you've shown me, by burning your guitar, what true value is. Decency. Self-sacrifice. Those are the things that make up real wealth. And from where I'm standing, I'm a pretty rich man.
'''Lister''': Oh, God...
'''Rimmer''': Burn the soldiers.
'''Lister''': No! Not the soldiers as well!
'''Rimmer''': You burnt your guitar. I wish to make a sacrifice too. Burn the Armee du Nord. Cast them into the flames, let them lay down their lives for the sake of friendship... What's that smell?
'''Lister''': What smell? I can't smell any smell.
'''Rimmer''': Camphor...
'''Lister''': Oh, God.
'''Rimmer''': Your guitar was made of camphor wood? It was probably worth a fortune! Burn the soldiers! Burn them right now! }}
* In an episode of ''[[Parks and Recreation]]'', Leslie helps capture a rogue possum, nicknamed "Fairway Frank" since he runs loose on a golf course, after he bit the mayor's dog, so that he can be put down. However, Leslie has reason to believe they captured the wrong possum, but is conflicted because of how pleased the mayor's office is with her now. Scenes like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-1FCDKIhIg this] result.
* In one episode of ''[[Necessary Roughness (TV series)|Necessary Roughness]]'', [[Ray J]] tells his mother about his car breaking down. Dani initially scolds him for not having it serviced earlier, but then thanks him for being honest with her. Of course, his car was actually stolen after he snuck into a club with TK the night before.
* ''[[
* Frequently occurs on ''[[
* This happens a lot on ''[[Dexter]]'', seeing as the entire premise is a cop (blood spatter analyst, to be exact) who's also a [[Serial Killer Killer]]. The main "slingers" are Dexter's sister Deb and his girlfriend Rita, but sometimes his coworkers also make a few remarks that by all means hit home. Dexter's internal monologue often comments on how oblivious they are to the fact that the entirely likable guy in their midst is really a killer.
== Video Games ==
* In ''[[Sam and Max]]: The Mole, the Mob and the Meatball'', Sam and Max are ordered to kill their friend Sybil to gain the Toy Mafia's trust. When you talk to Sybil, she knows the Mafia is planning to kill her, and says that Sam and Max are the only ones she can trust. This doesn't make them feel any better. The title come from Max's remark: "She should consider guilt-slinging for her next career".
** That would be the [[Trope Namer]], in fact.
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* In ''[[Dragon Age]]: Origins'' it's entirely possible for the Grey Warden to do this to {{spoiler|Morrigan}}, especially if {{spoiler|the Warden is a male character romancing her}}. It doesn't stop {{spoiler|Morrigan}} from following through with {{spoiler|her true objectives}}, but it's clear that {{spoiler|she feels guilty about it}}. Then again, {{spoiler|if this isn't the first playthrough,}} there's nothing "oblivious" about it.
** You can also do this to {{spoiler|Arl Howe}} in the human noble origin; if you go out of your way to be nice to him, he's a bit nonplussed and becomes uncomfortable, in [[Complete Monster|probably the only decent moment the man has all game.]]
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{{spoiler|'''Arl Howe'''}}: Thank you...(looks noticably uncomfortable and turns away) that is...quite unnecessary. }}
** Something similar can happen in [[Dragon Age II]] depending on the actions and dialogue the player chooses near the end of Act II. You can't stop {{spoiler|Isabela}} from betraying you, but you can make her feel really bad about it and pull a [[Changed My Mind, Kid]] later.
* In ''[[
== Web Comics ==
* In
▲* In the webcomic ''[[Sam and Fuzzy]]'', where Sidney "the Sicko" tells Crush {{spoiler|actually Sam with a beard}} that he's the only person he can trust. Unbeknownst to Sidney, Crush is currently dating his on-again-off-again girlfriend, of whom he is notoriously fanatically possessive. Crush is extremely upset by this, since Sidney has always been kindness itself to him, and aside from his neuroticism regarding his ex, is a pretty cool guy. This trope happens again later, with Gert, prompting the appearance of her conscience cat.
** Much later, when the fact that they are dating finally becomes known to Syd, he reacts predictably- only to have her yank him firmly down to earth by sternly reminding him of the "ex-part" and make him apologize. Everyone remains good friends.
* Natani of ''[[
* In ''[[Homestuck]]'', this happens when Jane (who has a huge crush on Jake), is asked up-front about her feelings for him and {{spoiler|1=freaks out and denies it. He goes on to effusively thank her for her honesty, telling her how much it means to him to have a good friend right now, and confides in her about his confusion regarding Dirk. [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?game=autosave&s=6&p=006493 Her reaction] is both hilarious and heart-breaking.}}
== Web Original ==
* Happens in ''[[Kickassia]]'' between [[
== Western Animation ==
* In one episode of ''[[Lilo and Stitch]]: The TV Series'', Stitch deliberately lets one of the experiments, "Mr. Stenchy", be captured when he begins taking up Lilo's attention. Afterwards, Lilo laments on how losing Mr. Stenchy means that she'll be unable to bring him to a tea party held by the snobbish girls to be accepted as their friend. Nani points out that [[With Friends Like These...|these girls probably wouldn't make good friends anyway]]; Stitch, on the other hand, ''is'' someone Lilo can depend on. Every affirmation made of how Stitch would ''never'' do anything to hurt Lilo sends the creature sinking further and further into his chair. He tries to atone for it by dressing up as Mr. Stenchy for the girls' tea party, though [[Hilarity Ensues|it doesn't exactly work out.]]
* In an episode of ''<nowiki>
* [[Invoked Trope]] in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'', "Final Curtain": {{spoiler|Harry ''pretends'' to do this to keep Gwen from breaking up with him, but he's not actually oblivious at all.}}
* Another one ''[[The Simpsons]]'' did straight: in "Team Homer", while the rest of Homer's bowling team are pressuring him to get rid of Mr. Burns, Burns buys them all bowling shirts and tells them they're the only friends he's ever had.
** Subverted when Homer quickly recovers and tries to punt Mr. Burns off the team anyway, only for the others to interrupt him out of guilt. Then Double Subverted when Mr. Burns steals the trophy and the glory at the end.
* Happened in ''[[Teen Titans (
* In one episode of ''[[Arthur (
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