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* Parodied in ''[[Josie and the Pussy Cats]]'', after Josie has uncovered the evil plot {{spoiler|to insert subliminal advertising messages on all of her songs}}. She is [[Lampshade Hanging|immediately mocked]] by [[Alpha Bitch|Alexandra]], who parrots her discovery and punctuates it with a sarcastic "Dun dun DAH!" sting. Then, [[Double Subversion|immediately played straight]] when she subconsciously confirms the evil plot as being true...which is followed by an actual [[Sting]]. |
* Parodied in ''[[Josie and the Pussy Cats]]'', after Josie has uncovered the evil plot {{spoiler|to insert subliminal advertising messages on all of her songs}}. She is [[Lampshade Hanging|immediately mocked]] by [[Alpha Bitch|Alexandra]], who parrots her discovery and punctuates it with a sarcastic "Dun dun DAH!" sting. Then, [[Double Subversion|immediately played straight]] when she subconsciously confirms the evil plot as being true...which is followed by an actual [[Sting]]. |
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* ''[[Ferris Bueller's Day Off|Ferris Buellers Day Off]]'': [[Played for Laughs]] when Grace tells Mr. Rooney that Ferris Bueller is on line two. |
* ''[[Ferris Bueller's Day Off|Ferris Buellers Day Off]]'': [[Played for Laughs]] when Grace tells Mr. Rooney that Ferris Bueller is on line two. |
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* Do you know where we could find... ''[[Monty Python and |
* Do you know where we could find... ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail|a shrubbery]]?'' |
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== Literature == |
== Literature == |
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* In ''[[The Whitest Kids U' Know]]'' sketch "Opus", the character Rex Bosworth sings "BUM BUM BAAAAH!!" after he reveals what Freddy must do to free himself from Mt. Everest. |
* In ''[[The Whitest Kids U' Know]]'' sketch "Opus", the character Rex Bosworth sings "BUM BUM BAAAAH!!" after he reveals what Freddy must do to free himself from Mt. Everest. |
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* Every episode of ''[[Lost]]'' will end with either this or a montage set to [[Source Music]]. |
* Every episode of ''[[Lost]]'' will end with either this or a montage set to [[Source Music]]. |
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* ''[[The IT Crowd]]'': Moss sets his phone's ringtone to the traditional "DUM-DUM-DUMMM!" sting. Naturally,it keeps going off at very appropriate (or perhaps inappropriate) times. |
* ''[[The IT Crowd]]'': Moss sets his phone's ringtone to the traditional "DUM-DUM-DUMMM!" sting. Naturally,it keeps going off at very appropriate (or perhaps inappropriate) times. |
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{{quote|"Mum, stop calling me at work!"}} |
{{quote|"Mum, stop calling me at work!"}} |
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* ''[[60 Minutes]]'' arguably has a sting of its own: the distinctive ticking of the Aristo stopwatch that appears to end every news story. |
* ''[[60 Minutes]]'' arguably has a sting of its own: the distinctive ticking of the Aristo stopwatch that appears to end every news story. |
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* ''Extremely'' common in old-time radio shows, particularly of the mystery, horror and drama/suspense varieties. |
* ''Extremely'' common in old-time radio shows, particularly of the mystery, horror and drama/suspense varieties. |
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* ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio series)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]'' had a few, including one that was noted in the script as "DRAMATIC CHORD ([[Monty Python and |
* ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio series)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]'' had a few, including one that was noted in the script as "DRAMATIC CHORD ([[Monty Python and the Holy Grail|SHRUBBERY]])". |
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* Used frequently in ''Hamish & Dougal'', with constant lampshading. |
* Used frequently in ''Hamish & Dougal'', with constant lampshading. |
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{{quote|'''Mrs Naughtie''': From your description, that can only be one man. The Laird's ancient ancestor, Count Cardula the Cad! |
{{quote|'''Mrs Naughtie''': From your description, that can only be one man. The Laird's ancient ancestor, Count Cardula the Cad! |
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== Web Comics == |
== Web Comics == |
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* In ''[[ |
* In ''[[8-Bit Theater]]'', one of Red Mage's greatest (and most annoying) obsessions is to sing out a Sting for dramatic effect any time something major occurs. |
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* Elan from ''[[The Order of the Stick]]'' also did this a couple of times. |
* Elan from ''[[The Order of the Stick]]'' also did this a couple of times. |
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* ''[[Blip]]:'' [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|DUN! DUN!]] [http://www.blipcomic.com/322/ DUN! DUN!] |
* ''[[Blip]]:'' [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|DUN! DUN!]] [http://www.blipcomic.com/322/ DUN! DUN!] |