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** Belkar Bitterleaf, though a hero ([[Heroic Comedic Sociopath|arguably]]), suffers one in [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0568.html #568]. {{spoiler|After finally getting fed up with an annoying oracle, Belkar kills him. Unfortunately, he also has a Mark of Justice on his head, set to go off when he kills a person within the sphere of influence of a town. And guess what popped up around the oracle's home last week? The name of the town manages to make it even more hilarious}}.
** Belkar Bitterleaf, though a hero ([[Heroic Comedic Sociopath|arguably]]), suffers one in [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0568.html #568]. {{spoiler|After finally getting fed up with an annoying oracle, Belkar kills him. Unfortunately, he also has a Mark of Justice on his head, set to go off when he kills a person within the sphere of influence of a town. And guess what popped up around the oracle's home last week? The name of the town manages to make it even more hilarious}}.
** Elan, Therkla, and Qarr share one in the second-to-last panel of [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0583.html this strip].
** Elan, Therkla, and Qarr share one in the second-to-last panel of [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0583.html this strip].
{{quote| '''Therkla:''' Did that tree...<br />
{{quote|'''Therkla:''' Did that tree...
'''Qarr:''' ... just say "Oww"? }}
'''Qarr:''' ... just say "Oww"? }}
** Vaarsuvius is [[Drool Hello|like this]] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0626.html here], which begins a series of escalating Oh Crap moments on [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0627.html the] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0628.html following] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0629.html pages], until...
** Vaarsuvius is [[Drool Hello|like this]] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0626.html here], which begins a series of escalating Oh Crap moments on [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0627.html the] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0628.html following] [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0629.html pages], until...
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** V's expression in the penultimate panel of [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0842.html this comic] speaks volumes.
** V's expression in the penultimate panel of [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0842.html this comic] speaks volumes.
* In ''[[Gone With the Blastwave]]'', the [[Straight Man|Sniper Guy]] and the [[Bunny Ears Lawyer|Flamethrower Guy]] have finally made it back to a camp of the [[Colour-Coded for Your Convenience|Red Army]] and are taken to the commander for debriefing, together with the squad that found them.
* In ''[[Gone With the Blastwave]]'', the [[Straight Man|Sniper Guy]] and the [[Bunny Ears Lawyer|Flamethrower Guy]] have finally made it back to a camp of the [[Colour-Coded for Your Convenience|Red Army]] and are taken to the commander for debriefing, together with the squad that found them.
{{quote| '''Sniper:''' ''So why didn't you become a group leader?''<br />
{{quote|'''Sniper:''' ''So why didn't you become a group leader?''
'''West:''' ''Don't know. They basically just asked my kill count.''<br />
'''West:''' ''Don't know. They basically just asked my kill count.''
'''Sniper:''' ''Your kill count?'' *[[Beat]]* ''[http://www.blastwave-comic.com/index.php?p{{=}}comic&nro{{=}}33 Oh. My. God!]'' }}
'''Sniper:''' ''Your kill count?'' *[[Beat]]* ''[http://www.blastwave-comic.com/index.php?p{{=}}comic&nro{{=}}33 Oh. My. God!]'' }}
* In ''[http://www.planet-bob.org/heritage/?strip_id=0 Heritage]'', the mysterious [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy|Jack]] is understandably surprised when the otherwise ordinary hero Frate suddenly gains super angel powers in the middle of a fight.
* In ''[http://www.planet-bob.org/heritage/?strip_id=0 Heritage]'', the mysterious [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy|Jack]] is understandably surprised when the otherwise ordinary hero Frate suddenly gains super angel powers in the middle of a fight.
{{quote| '''Jack:''' I was going to report back if you turned out to be more than meets the eye, but n-- '''UURGH! HOLY S#* @, YOU GOT FAST ALL OF A SUDDEN!'''}}
{{quote|'''Jack:''' I was going to report back if you turned out to be more than meets the eye, but n-- '''UURGH! HOLY S#* @, YOU GOT FAST ALL OF A SUDDEN!'''}}
* ''[[Girl Genius]]'': These Wulfenbach soldiers, when it [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20070702 turns out] the locals fully support Agatha.
* ''[[Girl Genius]]'': These Wulfenbach soldiers, when it [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20070702 turns out] the locals fully support Agatha.
** Also the Wulfenbach soldiers in [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/ggmain/doublespreads/ggcoll06_122_123.html this strip].
** Also the Wulfenbach soldiers in [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/ggmain/doublespreads/ggcoll06_122_123.html this strip].
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** And [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20071107 here]:
** And [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20071107 here]:
{{quote|
{{quote|
'''Oggie''': Jenka, vy for is Füst runnik avay? <br />
'''Oggie''': Jenka, vy for is Füst runnik avay?
'''Jenka''': He ''vot?'' <br />
'''Jenka''': He ''vot?''
(a [[Spider Tank|"war stomper"]] crushes their tower.) }}
(a [[Spider Tank|"war stomper"]] crushes their tower.) }}
** The assassin #2 on the train, who unfortunately for himself didn't walk in via the door and thus could not be simply duped into leaving before he sees anything unusual. "[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20140604 Uh.. ''Uh'' oh...]"
** The assassin #2 on the train, who unfortunately for himself didn't walk in via the door and thus could not be simply duped into leaving before he sees anything unusual. "[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20140604 Uh.. ''Uh'' oh...]"
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** [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-11-13 One from Tagon].
** [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-11-13 One from Tagon].
** Although the tension is deflated a moment later, Kevyn suffers this in Book 6, Part IV, after [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-03-25 Ennesby gives a damage report.]
** Although the tension is deflated a moment later, Kevyn suffers this in Book 6, Part IV, after [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-03-25 Ennesby gives a damage report.]
{{quote| '''Ennesby''': Low-yield kinetic strike to the fore dorsal turret ... Hull-breach above the wardroom!<br />
{{quote|'''Ennesby''': Low-yield kinetic strike to the fore dorsal turret ... Hull-breach above the wardroom!
'''Kevyn''': Wait, dorsal turret access is right up ''there.'' We're ''in'' the wardroom. }}
'''Kevyn''': Wait, dorsal turret access is right up ''there.'' We're ''in'' the wardroom. }}
** One from "[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2006-05-02 San Asimov's Finest]"
** One from "[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2006-05-02 San Asimov's Finest]"
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* In the webcomic ''[[Narbonic]]'', this becomes Dave's normal state of being becomes one big Oh Crap moment.
* In the webcomic ''[[Narbonic]]'', this becomes Dave's normal state of being becomes one big Oh Crap moment.
* ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]'' has its share of Oh Crap moments, particularly in the latest arc. One of the better ones has to be Regina's, starting on page [http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_973.php 973]. Of course, this being DMFA, it's the page's ''punchline''.
* ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]'' has its share of Oh Crap moments, particularly in the latest arc. One of the better ones has to be Regina's, starting on page [http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_973.php 973]. Of course, this being DMFA, it's the page's ''punchline''.
{{quote| '''Regina:''' ''(thinking)'' Should be easy. I nearly pulped him last time we fought. I mean, it's been what, six years? What could he have learned in that time?<br />
{{quote|'''Regina:''' ''(thinking)'' Should be easy. I nearly pulped him last time we fought. I mean, it's been what, six years? What could he have learned in that time?
''* K-shnk! K-shnk!* ''<br />
''* K-shnk! K-shnk!* ''
'''Dan:''' I learned to hear thoughts. Among other things.<br />
'''Dan:''' I learned to hear thoughts. Among other things.
'''Regina:''' ''(thinking)'' OK. New plan. Piddle self. Run. }}
'''Regina:''' ''(thinking)'' OK. New plan. Piddle self. Run. }}
** And like many such moments, it doubles as a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]
** And like many such moments, it doubles as a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]
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* If Ed had had a face in [http://megatokyo.com/strip/378 this strip] of ''[[Megatokyo]]'', it would have had this expression.
* If Ed had had a face in [http://megatokyo.com/strip/378 this strip] of ''[[Megatokyo]]'', it would have had this expression.
* [[Erfworld|Charlie]] has the distinction of getting one [[He Who Must Not Be Seen|offscreen]] during this exchange with Parson over the Eyebooks, after just getting Parson to use one of the calculations he owed Charlie to assess whether it was worth giving up the rest of the calculations in exchange for information from Parson.
* [[Erfworld|Charlie]] has the distinction of getting one [[He Who Must Not Be Seen|offscreen]] during this exchange with Parson over the Eyebooks, after just getting Parson to use one of the calculations he owed Charlie to assess whether it was worth giving up the rest of the calculations in exchange for information from Parson.
{{quote| '''Charlie:''' That was clever though, right?<br />
{{quote|'''Charlie:''' That was clever though, right?
'''Parson:''' Sure. Determining the decision not to spend all the calculations. Cost: one calculation.<br />
'''Parson:''' Sure. Determining the decision not to spend all the calculations. Cost: one calculation.
'''Charlie:''' [[Smug Snake|:)]]<br />
'''Charlie:''' [[Smug Snake|:)]]<br />
'''Parson:''' Teaching me that my bracer can make sophisticated predictions about the future? Priceless.<br />
'''Parson:''' Teaching me that my bracer can make sophisticated predictions about the future? Priceless.<br />
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* In ''[[8-Bit Theater (Webcomic)|8-Bit Theater]]''... well they happen a ''lot''. But the best may come [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2009/10/01/episode-1179-everything-will-be-fine/ here], when the ultimate [[Jerkass]] discovers he's finally bitten off [[Phlebotinum Overload|more than he can chew]].
* In ''[[8-Bit Theater (Webcomic)|8-Bit Theater]]''... well they happen a ''lot''. But the best may come [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2009/10/01/episode-1179-everything-will-be-fine/ here], when the ultimate [[Jerkass]] discovers he's finally bitten off [[Phlebotinum Overload|more than he can chew]].
** This classic, when Black Mage sees Muffin:
** This classic, when Black Mage sees Muffin:
{{quote| '''Black Mage:''' Teeth... like daggers... eyes... also like daggers...<br />
{{quote|'''Black Mage:''' Teeth... like daggers... eyes... also like daggers...
'''Fighter:''' How does that work?<br />
'''Fighter:''' How does that work?
'''Thief:''' [[Incredibly Lame Pun|Piercing gaze?]]<br />
'''Thief:''' [[Incredibly Lame Pun|Piercing gaze?]]<br />
'''Fighter:''' You're on fire today!<br />
'''Fighter:''' You're on fire today!<br />
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* ''[[Ctrl+Alt+Del]]''. The look on 1's face [http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20100308 here] just says it all.
* ''[[Ctrl+Alt+Del]]''. The look on 1's face [http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20100308 here] just says it all.
* The girls in ''[[Questionable Content]]'' have this moment when {{spoiler|the Vesp Avenger's scooter turns into an attack robot}}.
* The girls in ''[[Questionable Content]]'' have this moment when {{spoiler|the Vesp Avenger's scooter turns into an attack robot}}.
{{quote| '''Faye:''' All right! We're well and truly fucked.<br />
{{quote|'''Faye:''' All right! We're well and truly fucked.
'''Martin:''' And not the fun, slightly sticky kind of fucked!<br />
'''Martin:''' And not the fun, slightly sticky kind of fucked!
'''Faye:''' [[Incredibly Lame Pun|That was TERRIBLE.]]<br />
'''Faye:''' [[Incredibly Lame Pun|That was TERRIBLE.]]<br />
'''Martin:''' YOU try being funny when your life is flashing before your eyes! }}
'''Martin:''' YOU try being funny when your life is flashing before your eyes! }}
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* ''[[Sluggy Freelance]]'':
* ''[[Sluggy Freelance]]'':
** The [[Anthropomorphic Personification]] of the year 2003, when facing [[Killer Rabbit|Bun-bun]] [[Badass Abnormal|with]] the combined powers of the embodiments of nearly all holidays.
** The [[Anthropomorphic Personification]] of the year 2003, when facing [[Killer Rabbit|Bun-bun]] [[Badass Abnormal|with]] the combined powers of the embodiments of nearly all holidays.
{{quote| '''Father Time:''' {{smallcaps|[[Evil Overlord|Overlord]] Bun-bun has arrived on the wings of the Groundhog's Shadow, and now faces the one who stole the Deus Egg. The Year ''2003'' himself!}}<br />
{{quote|'''Father Time:''' {{smallcaps|[[Evil Overlord|Overlord]] Bun-bun has arrived on the wings of the Groundhog's Shadow, and now faces the one who stole the Deus Egg. The Year ''2003'' himself!}}
'''2003:''' "I have done everything I can to thwart you peacefully, Bun-bun, but I've trained half my life for this fight. You came for the egg, I'll leave with your head!"<br />
'''2003:''' "I have done everything I can to thwart you peacefully, Bun-bun, but I've trained half my life for this fight. You came for the egg, I'll leave with your head!"
'''Bun-bun's multi-part switchblade scythe [[Doomy Dooms of Doom|of doom]]:''' ''KA-CLIKITY CLICK KLAK''<br />
'''Bun-bun's multi-part switchblade scythe [[Doomy Dooms of Doom|of doom]]:''' ''KA-CLIKITY CLICK KLAK''<br />
'''Father Time:''' {{smallcaps|2003 is even now soiling himself...}}<br />
'''Father Time:''' {{smallcaps|2003 is even now soiling himself...}}<br />
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** Jane, an intelligent zombie who's giving Gwynn a [["The Reason You Suck" Speech]] while preparing to eat her brain and mocking her claims of a [[Tome of Eldritch Lore]] that gives her magical powers - when she pushes her [[Berserk Button]] and finds out that that's what activates said powers, and they're way out of her league. Her face is not shown at the Oh Crap moment; it's instead indicated effectively by her surgical saw winding down.
** Jane, an intelligent zombie who's giving Gwynn a [["The Reason You Suck" Speech]] while preparing to eat her brain and mocking her claims of a [[Tome of Eldritch Lore]] that gives her magical powers - when she pushes her [[Berserk Button]] and finds out that that's what activates said powers, and they're way out of her league. Her face is not shown at the Oh Crap moment; it's instead indicated effectively by her surgical saw winding down.
** On one occasion, an ordinary, non-[[Talking Animal|talking]] frog (usual line: "'''CROAK.'''") is caught in a building after a somewhat literal-minded [[One-Man Army]] has been ordered to kill everyone in it.
** On one occasion, an ordinary, non-[[Talking Animal|talking]] frog (usual line: "'''CROAK.'''") is caught in a building after a somewhat literal-minded [[One-Man Army]] has been ordered to kill everyone in it.
{{quote| "'''CRapK.'''"}}
{{quote|"'''CRapK.'''"}}
** [http://www.sluggy.com/comics/archives/daily/040823 oooo-This is gonna hurt].
** [http://www.sluggy.com/comics/archives/daily/040823 oooo-This is gonna hurt].
* Returns various times in ''[[Ménage à 3]]'':
* Returns various times in ''[[Ménage à 3]]'':
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* In ''[[Gunnerkrigg Court]]'', Kat and Annie get a pretty good one when faced with a giant crab at the start of third year.
* In ''[[Gunnerkrigg Court]]'', Kat and Annie get a pretty good one when faced with a giant crab at the start of third year.
* This exchange from ''[[Drive (webcomic)|Drive]]'';
* This exchange from ''[[Drive (webcomic)|Drive]]'';
{{quote| '''Fernando:''' Captain, no! An asteroid field is certain death! Open space is bad enough...we can't intentionally fly into debris!<br />
{{quote|'''Fernando:''' Captain, no! An asteroid field is certain death! Open space is bad enough...we can't intentionally fly into debris!
'''Skitter:''' Wait—why not? Just turn on your doo-dads or shields or whatever.<br />
'''Skitter:''' Wait—why not? Just turn on your doo-dads or shields or whatever.
'''Nosh:''' What shields?<br />
'''Nosh:''' What shields?
'''Skitter:''' Don't you have some kinda...energy bubble that can...I dunno...push aside material or somethin'?...Like a snow-plow?<br />
'''Skitter:''' Don't you have some kinda...energy bubble that can...I dunno...push aside material or somethin'?...Like a snow-plow?
[beat]<br />
[beat]
'''Skitter:''' Or some kinda...reinforced hull thingy...that can survive impacts at speeds of...?<br />
'''Skitter:''' Or some kinda...reinforced hull thingy...that can survive impacts at speeds of...?
[beat]<br />
[beat]
'''Skitter:''' I'ma skip a step and launch my escape pod now }}
'''Skitter:''' I'ma skip a step and launch my escape pod now }}
* [[Hiimdaisy|Let's Destroy]] [[Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater|The Shagohod!]]
* [[Hiimdaisy|Let's Destroy]] [[Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater|The Shagohod!]]
{{quote| '''Big Boss:''' OK, whatever! Time for...<br />
{{quote|'''Big Boss:''' OK, whatever! Time for...
'''Volgin:''' VOLGIN TIME!<br />
'''Volgin:''' VOLGIN TIME!
'''Big Boss:''' [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] }}
'''Big Boss:''' [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] [[Oh Crap]] }}
** Only partial, but still same effect, previously on the same comic:
** Only partial, but still same effect, previously on the same comic:
{{quote| '''Big Boss:''' Time to head to Grozny Grad?<br />
{{quote|'''Big Boss:''' Time to head to Grozny Grad?
'''The End:''' Yeah, how about 'no'.<br />
'''The End:''' Yeah, how about 'no'.
'''Big Boss:''' Crap! }}
'''Big Boss:''' Crap! }}
* Sees a unique use in [http://www.smbc-comics.com/?db=comics&id=906#comic this] ''[[Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal]]''. (Check the red button; this wouldn't quite count without it.)
* Sees a unique use in [http://www.smbc-comics.com/?db=comics&id=906#comic this] ''[[Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal]]''. (Check the red button; this wouldn't quite count without it.)