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'''Luthor:''' '''''[[Big No|NO!]]''''' Ha ha. No, not that. The other thing. C’mon, I know it’s just dangling off the tip of your tongue. Let me hear it just once, please?

'''Lane:''' [[Superman]] will never-

 

A stock phrase typically spoken at the climax of a story.

 

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* In ''[[Code Geass]]'', at the end of the second series, the Black Knights turn on Lelouch because he obviously went completely nuts and successfully took over the world.

** Cornelia says this to Schneizel after he announces his plan to {{spoiler|nuke all of his enemies, not just Lelouch, into submission and calls himself a god.}}

* Some mooks from ''[[Gun X Sword]]'' do this to The Claw. Ironically, their reasons for doing this are wrong.

* ''[[Hellsing]]'' has this, with a [[Church Militant|Catholic fundamentalist]] (who isn't much better himself) saying it to the Nazi [[Big Bad]]. His response? "If your God would allow my insanity to spread across the globe, then, wouldn't it seem you to that any God like that would be just as insane?"

* Sasuke says this to Itachi in ''[[Naruto]]''.

** As does Naruto himself to Gaara.

** Kin said it first to Shikamaru. He replies with "makes it kinda interesting, doesn't it?"

** Pretty much everyone at the Kage Summit says this to {{spoiler|Tobi}} after he told them [[Assimilation Plot|his plan]], then ''he'' says it to {{spoiler|Kabuto after he revives the real Madara}}.

* Koji says this to Cherubimon in the dub of ''[[Digimon Frontier]]''. Cherubimon replies, "Yes, perhaps I am."

* ''[[Mirai Nikki]]'': Yukki to Yuno in chapter 54.

* Kazuya from ''[[Freezing]]'' gives one to {{spoiler|Louis when Louis claims Satellizer as his property.}}

 

* [[The Joker]] of course, is not immune to this, or averse to employing [[Insult Backfire]]:

{{quote|'''Robin:''' You're out of your mind, Joker!

* Kristin of ''[[Southern Knights]]'' told some kids a [[Tall Tale]] [[Origin Story]] about getting her [[Super Strength]] from fighting a [[Mad Scientist]] who was trying to take over her university (Clemson). She exclaimed in horror, "You're mad!" when he revealed his intent to seize the school's "true" position of authority: Athletic Director. "But the '''damage''' you could do with such power!"

 

{{quote|'''Yami:''' Look, we're not intimidated by your silly behavio--

'''Melvin:''' I AM THE KING!

* Rainbow Dash's response to a badly derailed Fluttershy in ''[[Pattycakes]]''. She's not wrong.

 

* In ''[[Antz]]'', when Princess Bala learns that the true purpose of General Mandible's Mega-Tunnel project is {{spoiler|to [[Depopulation Bomb|wipe out the worker ants, along with the current queen]], so that he can rebuild a new warrior-based colony, with Bala as the queen}}:

{{quote|'''Princess Bala:''' You're crazy!

'''General Mandible:''' ''(smiles and replies calmly)'' I believe history will see things differently. }}

{{quote|'''EPA Agent:''' Sir, I think you've gone mad with power.

'''Russ Cargill:''' Of course I have. Have you ever gone mad ''without'' power? It's boring, no one listens to you! }}

{{quote|"Does it really matter? There are alternate versions of me that you would find quite charming."}}

* In ''[[The Hobbit (animation)|The Hobbit]]'' (animated), Bilbo gives a [[Kirk Summation]] to Thorin who is possessed by [[Gold Fever]].

* In ''[[The Great Mouse Detective]]'', Ratigan gets this from a crutch-using old man who is not happy with the fact that one of the most notorious criminals in the country has been announced as the queen's royal consort and has announced a tax on the elderly and infirm, among other things. Ratigan responds by snatching the old man's crutch, saying "I have the power!" and breaking it in half.

* In ''[[Beauty and the Beast]]'', the villains strangely love using this. Basically, they think Maurice is crazy just because he's a genius, and when he rants about a hideous, monstrous beast having "captured" his daughter Belle, they think he's just raving like a lunatic. Later, when Belle proves her father sane by showing everybody what the Beast looks like and telling them that he's changed to a kind and gentle soul, Gaston ponders how Belle could possibly fall in love with such a monster. Belle, of course, responds that the Beast isn't the one who's the monster - [[You Monster!|the real monster, as Belle points out, is none other than Gaston himself]]. Upon hearing that response, of course, Gaston just [[Villainous Breakdown|snaps]]. His response? "She's as crazy as her father!" Cue his resolve for everybody to kill the Beast and [[Villain Song|The Mob Song]] being played after that.

** His madness is not always considered a bad thing, as seen in this exchange between Anamaria and Gibbs after Gibbs and Elizabeth have agreed on an unconventional battle plan:

{{quote|'''Anamaria:''' "You're daft, lady! You both are!"

'''Hannibal Lecter:''' [[Sanity Has Advantages|What disadvantages]]?

'''Will Graham:''' You're insane. }}

** And before this moment: "Madman... you're a madman!"

{{quote|'''Messenger:''' This is blasphemy! '''This is madness!'''

** ''[[Dr. No]]'':

{{quote|'''Bond:''' World domination. Same old dream. Our asylums are full of people who think they're [[Napoleon Bonaparte]]. Or [[God]].}}

{{quote| '''Bond:''' (to Red Grant) Tell me, which lunatic asylum did they get you out of?}}

{{quote| '''Bond:''' Beautiful place Goldfinger has here.

'''[[Getting Crap Past the Radar|Pussy]]:''' Yes, I'm glad you're enjoying it.

'''Bond:''' Too bad it all has to end tomorrow morning (turns and looks at her). He's quite mad, you know. }}

{{quote| '''007:''' You're crazy -- you're actually crazy!

'''Jimmy Bond:''' They called Einstein crazy!

'''007:''' That's not true; no-one ever called Einstein crazy!

'''Jimmy Bond:''' ... well, they ''would'' have if he'd carried on like this. }}

* ''[[The Wicker Man]]'' (1972)

{{quote| '''May Morrison:''' Can I do anything for you, Sergeant?

{{quote| '''Vicki:''' You're insane!

'''[[The Joker]]:''' ''(smoothly)'' I thought I was a Pisces... }}

{{quote| '''Jack Napier / [[The Joker]]:''' ([[Laughing Mad]]) Antoine got a little hot under the collar. ([[Laughing Mad|laughs]])

'''Vinnie Ricorsco:''' You're crazy.

* [[The Joker]] gets this again in ''[[The Dark Knight]]''. This time his reply is a very firm "No. I'm ''not''.", as this version of the Joker has a very clear and focused objective. Towards the end he more or less concedes that he might be crazy, but only as crazy as [[Not So Different|Batman himself]]. And Dent. And the army of lunatics [[Foreshadowing|he predicts will be joining them in the mad house]].

* In ''[[Quest for Camelot]]'', this happens after Ruber reveals his plan to coerce Juliana into sneaking his band of marauders into Camelot.

{{quote| '''Juliana:''' You're mad!

'''Ruber:''' I'm '''so''' glad you noticed. I've been working at it for years! ''(cue [[Villain Song]])'' }}

{{quote| '''[[Lex Luthor]]:''' C'mon, let me hear you say it, just once.

'''Lois Lane:''' You're insane.

'''Stanley''': They said it of a lot of nut cases too! }}

* In ''Enchanted'', when Narissa in dragon form {{spoiler|grabs Robert and takes him to the top of the tower - erm, Empire State Building,}} he shouts, "You're crazy!"

* In the documentary ''My Best Fiend'', director Werner Herzog recalls one incident with actor [[Klaus Kinski]]:

{{quote| '''Kinski:''' ''"You've become a megalomaniac!"

{{quote| "Tell me, ''[[Ironic Echo|friend]]''.... when did Saruman the Wise abandon reason for ''madness''?"}}

 

{{quote| '''Clubs''': You genius! You bloody insane genius! You had him killed, didn't you?

'''Kelsier''': Both compliments are appreciated, and yes. }}

** It should be noted that everybody is ''constantly'' calling Kelsier insane. His plans generally take [[Crazy Enough to Work]] [[Up to Eleven]]. Another great example: quoth Yeden, "You're going to visit the Lord Ruler? Are you insa... right. I forgot."

* In the [[Star Wars Expanded Universe]] novel ''Shatterpoint'', Depa insists she hasn't gone insane but has instead "gone sane". Also inverted in that the ''hero'', Mace Windu, is often called insane—by his ''allies'', no less. Finally he snaps and delivers a paragraph-long speech, saying that others call him insane so they don't have to face up to their own immorality.

* [[Dashiell Hammett]]'s ''The Dain Curse'' concludes with one of the most effective "You're insane"s in literature.

* [[Alex Rider]] says this to Herod Sayle, Dr. Grief, Sarov, Damian Cray, Julia Rothman, Nikolei Drevin and Winston Yu.

* In the ''[[Artemis Fowl]]'' short story "LEPrecon" Julius Root is tricked into a human settlement (which is magically forbidden by Fairy law) by his [[Cain and Abel|evil brother Turnball]], he calls him insane. Turnball's reply is "No. What I am is tired. Tired of being chased across the globe by my own brother. [[Lampshade Hanging|The whole thing is too melodramatic]]."

* In ''[[The Fountainhead]]'', Ellsworth Toohey beats his victim to the punch during a [[Hannibal Lecture]]:

{{quote| '''Keating:''' Ellsworth... you're...

* In ''[[The Picture of Dorian Gray]]'', Alan Campbell calls Dorian Gray mad after {{spoiler|having been asked by Dorian to help dispose of Basil Hallward's body}}.

 

* ''[[Doctor Who]]'': In the episode, "The Sound of Drums", the Prime Minister—really [[The Master (trope)|The Master]] -- [[Board to Death|kills the entire Cabinet by flooding the room with gas]]; as they fall down and die, one gasps "You're insane!" and he responds with a grin and a dual thumbs-up. It can be seen in [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/sockatume/doctorwooxg0.gif this] gif.

** Why skimp on things? [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMew38zTXHQ Watch John Simm] in all his [[Large Ham|hammy glory]].

{{quote|'''Rebecca:''' You’re crazy.

'''Angelus:''' Oh, no. I’m a vampire.}}

{{quote|'''Simon:''' You're out of your mind.

'''[[Bounty Hunter|Early]]:''' That's between me and my mind.}}

{{quote|'''Adelle:''' You are ''spectacularly'' insane.}}

* In another example of people saying this to the protagonist(s), this is a common response to ''[[Supernatural (TV series)|Supernatural]]'''s Dean and Sam when they tell people about the [[Monster of the Week|ghosts, vampires, zombies, and demons they hunt.]] Dean often offers a casual acknowledgement:

'''Dean:''' It's been said.}}

* Sylar gets this a lot on ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'', what with the whole brain-stealing supervillain thing he's got going. He usually just brushes it off without responding directly to the accusation.

* In ''[[Get Smart]]'', Smart and Agent 99 are captives of [[Mad Doctor]] Tom Poston:

{{quote|'''99:''' You're mad!

'''Moriarty''': You're just getting that ''now''?}}

 

* [[Nicki Minaj]]'s "Roman's Revenge ends with her Martha alter ego saying "You've gone mad! Mad I tell you mad! They'll lock you away"

 

* Calderon's play ''Life is a Dream'':

{{quote| '''Clotaldo:''' Why, this is madness!

'''Giovanni:''' Not mad. Maybe a little angry. }}

 

There's this little gem from ''[[Bionicle]]'':

{{quote| '''Hahli:''' You’re insane!

'''Karzahni:''' I prefer the term 'creative.' Though I suppose there is not much difference between the two in the end, is there? }}

 

* In the story campaign of ''[[Warcraft]] III: The Frozen Throne'', Illidan Stormrage is confronted by his jailer of ten thousand years with a self-righteous "You're insane!" His calm reply? "Isolation can do that to the mind."

* From ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'':

*** In the opening flashback cutscene for Vile mode in the same game, ''Vile'' actually says this phrase to Sigma when Sigma mentions that he plans on going Maverick to draw out X's power, and this is coming from a character who is quite a [[Sociopathic Soldier]].

** X to Copy Sigma in Mega Man X8: "You plan to take revenge on every Reploid... Every human... In the entire world? You're completely mad! I'm putting a stop to this right now!"

** During the conclusion of the Broken Circle tower, Uldred will rant about the glorious power of the setting's version of [[Demonic Possession]]. [[Never Mess with Granny|Wynne]] will reply "You're mad! There's nothing glorious about what you've become, Uldred!"

** When Leliana confronts [[Treacherous Advisor|Marjolaine]] after an assassination attempt, the latter assumes that Leliana left the Chantry to take revenge on her. Leliana will be taken aback, to say the least.

* Used by Snarky!Hawke in ''[[Dragon Age II]]'' when speaking to Tarohne the maleficar, referring to her plan of infiltrating the templar ranks with abomination-infested recruits. (If the [[Uncanny Valley Makeup|make-up job]] doesn't make her look crazy enough.)

{{quote| '''Hawke:''' Good to know you're barking mad! That makes things a bit easier!}}

{{quote| '''Princess Zelda:''' What are you laughing at, Ganondorf?! You're insane!}}

{{quote| Miller: Are you insane?! Do you think this will end here?! You're about to unleash all-out nuclear war!}}

** Huey also indirectly asks if Coldman is out of his mind when he realizes that Coldman is intending to launch Peace Walker's nuke into the Carribbean Sea [specifically at Mother Base] so that the nuclear fallout will travel through the trade winds and poison Central America's fish and crop market, allowing for "free hands" by forcing the natives to participate in Peace Walker's mass production.

** Snake also exclaims that {{spoiler|Paz, who has stolen Metal Gear Zeke,}} is insane when he learns that they intend to launch a nuke at the East Coast.

* ''[[Castlevania]]: Order of Ecclesia'' has Shanoa say this to {{spoiler|Barlowe when, #1, she finds out that he's actually a [[Treacherous Advisor]], and #2, when she refuses to use Dominus, he threatens to kill her and rip it right out of her bloody corpse.}}

{{quote| {{spoiler|'''Barlowe''': You give such a burden, young child... to give the life that man might realize his dreams... do you not see how wonderful that is?}}

'''Soma''': You're insane...

'''Dario''': And you talk way too much! C'mon, punk! I'll roast ya to a cinder! }}

{{quote| '''Grolla''': What do you think you're doing!? {{spoiler|Iris}}, have you gone mad!?}}

{{quote| '''Ragna''': You twisted, evil, blood-sucking rabbit! What the hell do you think you're doing?!

'''Rachel''': Oh come now, Ragna! No need to be shy. Just admit your feelings... Admit that you are my devoted servant!

'''Guybrush:''' ''[shrugs]'' Good point. I take it back.

'''André:''' I'm not crazy -- my prices are! }}

{{quote| '''Batman:''' You're insane.

'''Riddler:''' No, that would imply either mental illness or derangement. [[Blatant Lies|I suffer from neither.]] }}

 

* ''[[Girl Genius]]'' has a rather [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20040326 chilling variation] (the guy is fully conscious of his actions and their implications, but [[Puppeteer Parasite|doesn't have even a bad choice]]):

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* [[Smug Super|Faith]] in ''[[Magick Chicks]]'' deserved flat "You're insane." and then "Th-this is ''crazy!''" from Tiffany [[Cloudcuckoolander|of all people]], when she {{spoiler|stunned a vampire, then [[Bullying a Dragon|drove her feral with mind control in order to fight her hand-to-hand]], without powers}}, just for fun.

 

* [[The Nostalgia Critic]] and [[Bum Reviews]] did this in one of [[Atop the Fourth Wall|Linkara's]] videos:

{{quote| '''[[The Nostalgia Critic]]:''' My God. You're mad.

{{quote| "What! No card games?!? YOU'RE INSANE! . . . I mean, more insane than the rest of us . . ."}}

 

* In ''[[Danny Phantom]]'', the episode that introduces Vlad Plasmius has this dialogue:

{{quote| '''Danny:''' Let me outta here!

* Done frequently in ''[[Invader Zim]]'', particularly because of Zim's megalomaniacal personality.

* In the ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' episode "Stolen Memories", Superman meets Brainiac, the surviving major computer consciousness from Krypton. Although Superman is pleased to meet someone from his native planet, he later learns of Brainiac's true reason for coming to Earth. The intelligence has been ravaging the cosmos, gathering all the knowledge of worlds and then destroying them so he is the sole possessor of that information, and now wants to do the same with Earth. At this smug justification of serial omnicide, Superman yells, "You're insane!" and leaps into battle.

{{quote| '''Vandal Savage:''' The earth belongs to the cockroaches now... Oh, and me.

'''Superman:''' You're ''insane''.

'''Superman:''' ...

'''Vandal Savage:''' Like you have anything ''better'' to do. }}

{{quote| '''Solomon Grundy:''' ''(to Luthor)'' You're crazy!

'''The Joker:''' ''(bursts into the room)'' And what's wrong with that? It's done ''wonders'' for me! }}

** And the equally memorable reply: "Hah, I wouldn't point fingers, you jerk!"

{{quote| '''Ra's:''' A most impressive plan, wouldn't you agree?

'''Batman:''' Yes... I can see it clearly now for the first time. ''([[Dramatic Pause]], giving Ra's the impression he's succeeding in recruiting Batman as his successor)'' You are completely out of your mind. }}

* ''[[Batman Beyond]]'' example. [[Loud of War|Shriek]] is blackmailing Comissioner Gordon in exchange for Batman's life.

{{quote| '''Barbara:''' You're out of your mind.

{{quote| '''Mr. Zero:''' You're m-m-mad!

'''Dr. Wily:''' No, I'm ha-ha-happy! }}

{{quote| '''Larry:''' ... He's loopy!

'''Bob:''' No, he's eccentric.

* ''[[Wakfu]]'': During his fight against Nox in episode 17, Grougaloragran repeatedly calls him a madman, but Nox pays this no heed. Later, both Yugo and Adamaï give him a "You're insane!" speech at the end of the final fight in episode 26. {{spoiler|However, since it is after Nox's whole plan is crumbling around him - with, literally, his giant clock mecha - this time the Xelor may actually be listening.}}

** To specify, {{spoiler|the first time Yugo calls him out on his mental instability, he just shrugs it off. Later, he's surrounded by the total ruination of his plans, only to have Yugo scream that his insanity killed entire countries for nothing. This time, he actually starts ''weeping.''}}

{{quote| '''Dr. Moist:''' I'd be happy to... Right after your transformation.

'''Jimmy:''' Transformation?

'''Dr. Moist:''' That's right--your food was chock-full of mutant algae seeds,

'''Jimmy:''' Huh?!

'''Jimmy:''' [[Rule of Three|Huh?!]]

'''Carl:''' Guys... I'm turning green!

'''Jimmy:''' But you ate it too; we saw you!

'''Jimmy:''' You're insane!

'''Sheen:''' Oh gee, ya think?

* In the ''[[Regular Show]]'' episode "Go Viral", Rigby says this to the Warden of the Internet. Considering she's been capturing anyone who makes a viral video and imprisoning them in a [[Fate Worse Than Death]], he's probably right.

** Mordecai says the same thing to Rigby when he asks for that last solid.

{{quote| '''Sponge Bob''': (eats candy bar) Mmmmm mmmm mhhmmm!!

'''Patrick:''' YOU'RE A CRAZY PERSON!! }}

* In the series finale of ''[[Action Man]]'', Alex retorts this to Dr. X after the latter's offer of [[We Can Rule Together]].

{{quote| '''Tony:''' "You're completely mad Rhona!

 

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