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Cutting between different storylines. The phrase itself probably originated in theater, then became common in radio drama, where all scene changes had to be signaled verbally. Also a very common [[Stock Phrase]] in [[Comic Books]].

* In ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]'', when the scene switches to England (both the character and country).

 

* Used hilariously in the ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]'' fanfiction ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6904903/15/Chasing_An_Empty_Dream Chasing an Empty Dream]'', when Prussia tries to get Germany to call Italy and tell him {{spoiler|that Germany knows about his past as the Holy Roman Empire.}}

{{quote|Prussia blinked. "I called him by his name. You really gonna think he'll believe that?"

** And in ''[[High School Big Shot]]'':

{{quote|'''Crow:''' (as excited newsreel announcer) "Meanwhile, in the same room, across town!"}}

* [[Sex and the City|Meanwhile, across town...]]

 

== [[Music]] ==

* The Cadets' song "Stranded in the Jungle" (covered by the [[New York Dolls]]) contains this, transitioning between verses and choruses using "Meanwhile, back in the jungle" and "Meanwhile, back in the States"

* Also done in "Meanwhile Back at the Ranch" by the Clark Family Experience, a short-lived country music band composed of six brothers (who are also cousins to Ryan Tedder of [[One Republic]]).

 

== [[Radio]] ==