Silence, You Fool: Difference between revisions

You can say things like "Quiet!" or "Be still!", for a similar effect. However, the more vulgar "Shut up!" doesn't work as well, except when addressed to genteel types who would be stunned to hear such an improper outburst. Go ahead and hold up a hand, it helps with the image.

 

 

See also [[Shut UP, Hannibal]] and [[Talk to the Fist]]. [[Big "Shut Up!"]] can sometimes overlap.

 

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== Anime and Manga ==

* In the latter half of ''[[Mobile Fighter G Gundam]]'', a bizarrely drawn-out version of this trope (or rather its Japanese equivalent) is practically Master Asia's [[Catch Phrase]].

* Brandon during the [[Filler Arc|Battle Frontier arc]] of [[Pokémon]] ''loved'' to interject with, "NO!!!" At least it wasn't a [[Big No]]...

** Well, he does like to tell challengers what they're doing wrong while they battle him.

* Used/subverted hilariously in ''[[Rental Magica]]'' when Adelicia asks Honami to marry her. (For reference, both of them are Tsunderers, and have been covertly competing for the favor of Itsuki for most of the show.) Itsuki is completely stunned, and his attempts at asking what's going on are completely drowned out by the rest of the [[Nakama]] merrily blabbering on about appropriate jewlery and the best date to set. Finally losing patience, he does his [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass|Hidden Badass Reveal]] spin, complete with [[Eyepatch of Power]] tear-off and shouts "[[Let's Get Dangerous|PRESIDENT'S ORDERS!]]" The entire group instantly shuts up and leaps into battle-ready positions... only for Itsuki to turn around, revealing his [[Eyepatch of Power]] still firmly in place. He just wanted to get their attention...

* [[Hellsing]]: Alucard gets to say this with a dash of [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]] in the English dub of the OVA's second episode when he's getting lip from Luke Valentine. It's one of the few times the line is legitimately frightening.

'''Youko''': * long pause* Silence! Do you think of Joy were the real queen of Kei? That she would have to chain the taiho against his will? Have any of you heard the Taiho speak? And why do you think he's remained in kirin form? It's because the Taiho serves me! And if you still have any doubts, whatsoever, then raise your sword against me! }}

* [[Blue Submarine No. 6]]: Verg in the third episode 'Hearts' when he's impaitent with his father Zorndyke on whether to attack or not to attack the humans. The trope: 'Just shut up!' in the japanese; 'Silennnnce!' in the dub.

 

== Comic Books ==

'''Galactus:''' "Then let ''silence'' reign." }}

* [[Doctor Doom]] does this all the time to the point where it's almost a catchphrase, up there with [[Third Person Person|"DOOM!"]] and [[Say My Name|"RIIICHAAAARRRDDSS!!!"]]

 

== Film ==

* [[Twister]]

{{quote|'''Jonas''': If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you. Now keep your mouth shut, keep your foot on the gas, and stay on this heading.}}

 

== Literature ==

* ''[[Discworld]]'':

* In ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]'', the [[Large Ham|wizard]] uses loud exclamations of "QUIET!", "SILENCE!", and "ENOUGH!"

* In the ''[[Garrett P.I.]]'' novels, ailing underworld boss Chodo Contague is too frail to shout "Silence!", yet his power and menace is such that he can simply ''lift his finger'' and instantly bring a halt to conversations. Only if he's hushing a crowd who can't all see him clearly does he have his lieutenants, Crask and Sadler, invoke this trope for him.

 

* A variation in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', their first episode in the [[Mirror Universe]]: to quell an argument, the main villain simply ''whispers'' "Qui-et!"

* Dr. Chaotica from the Captain Proton holodeck program in ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' uses this. Then again, he's a parody of a ''[[Flash Gordon Serial|Flash Gordon]]'' villain, so it's to be expected.

* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' ("Once More With Feeling").

{{quote|'''Giles:''' Spike, if I want your opinion... ''(looks at him in contempt)'' I'll never want your opinion.}}

 

== Professional Wrestling ==

* Used very often between wrestlers. Memorably MVP went on to say his goal was to get Chris Jericho off Raw so he'd never have to listen to him again.

* Also a standard heel action to get a lot of heat, telling the crowd to be silent while they trash the face/sing evil country(or Canada)'s national anthem, ensuring that everyone in attendance makes as much noise as they can for the duration.

 

== Tabletop Games ==

 

== Theatre ==

* Vexen from ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' yells this in response to Axel and Larxene mocking him.

* Even though she's not evil, Grolla says this twice in [[Rosenkreuzstilette]]; one in the main game to Tia in any of two versions of the confrontation with her just before the boss battle against her begins, and another in Grollschwert to Graf Sepperin when she confronts him.

 

== Web Comics ==

{{quote|'''Drizz'l''': '''SILENCE!'''

'''Fighter''': Isn't it a bit ironic to yell 'silence'? }}

** Even better, as it was followed by a [[This Troper]] gag.

* [[The Spoony Experiment|"Silence you fool! Don't you know that character is trademarked?!"]]

 

== Western Animation ==

* Lord Dragaunus, from ''[[The Mighty Ducks (animation)|The Mighty Ducks]]'' animated series, says this trope in a few episodes.

* The Queen of Hearts from classic 1950's Disney animated film, ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Disney film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', says this trope.

** Professor X from the Phoenix Saga arc, says this, when his mind is losing control causing him to attack [[Wolverine]], Jubilee and Gambit, with a evil illusion of himself in his mind.

** One from D'Ken to Gladiator in the Phoenix Saga arc:

* In ''Challenge of the [[Superfriends]]'', [[Lex Luthor]] says this [[Once an Episode]] in the Hall of Doom.

 

 

== Real Life ==

 

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