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* In the ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' episode "Fear Itself", Oz dresses for Halloween as God (which basically consists of wearing his own clothes an a name tag saying "Hello, my name is GOD"). This is the punchline to Willow having dressed up as Joan of Arc, because of their similarities, such as the close relationship with God. He runs with it in dialogue.

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* In the ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' episode "Fear Itself", Oz dresses Xander came dressed as James Bond for Halloween, just in case they get turned into their costumes like they were in a previous Halloween as God (which basically consists of wearing his own clothes an a name tag saying "Hello, my name is GOD"). This is the punchline to episode. Willow having dressed up as Joan of Arc, because of their similarities, such as like the time she was almost burned at the stake for being a witch, or her close relationship with God. Oz reveals his costume as a simple name tag that reads: "Hello. My name is God" He runs with it in dialogue.



** This was also partially related to an earlier episode (Oz wasn't there) where they all turned into their costumes - [[FridgeBrilliance Oz figured if it happened again he could just reverse the spell, what with being God and all]].
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* ''{{Frasier}}: A subversion in ''Back Talk'', when Frasier is dealing with severe back pain. Everyone is trying to give him advice.

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* ''{{Frasier}}: ''{{Frasier}}'': A subversion in ''Back Talk'', when Frasier is dealing with severe back pain. Everyone is trying to give him advice.
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* ''{{Frasier}}: A subversion in ''Back Talk'', when Frasier is dealing with severe back pain. Everyone is trying to give him advice.
-->'''Frasier:''' That sort of exercise only helps people who lack self awareness. I for one am... ''(back pain hits)'' '''''God almighty!'''''
-->'''Niles:''' [[DeadpanSnarker Well, no wonder you're stressed, you've got a whole Universe to run!]]

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--> '''Devil:''' ''*wry smile*'' Guess again.

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--> '''Devil:''' ''*wry smile*'' ''(wry smile)'' Guess again.again.
** An inversion in the same film.
--->'''Bobby:''' You look like the Devil.
--->'''God:''' I haven't been well lately.
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'''Smith:''' 'Smith' will suffice.

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'''Smith:''' 'Smith' "Smith" will suffice.
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* In volume 1, chapter 3 of ''ComicBook/TomStrong'', the titular superhero release the artificial intelligence Quetzalacoatl 9 from his Aztech creators.

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* In volume 1, chapter 3 of ''ComicBook/TomStrong'', the titular superhero release Tom Strong releases the artificial intelligence Quetzalacoatl 9 from his Aztech creators.



** Later, in the season 5 finale ''Oh My Goddess'', where the sisters get turned into the greek gods and have to battle titans:

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** Later, in the season 5 finale ''Oh My Goddess'', where the sisters get turned into the greek Greek gods and have to battle titans:



* A RunningGag in SheepInTheBigCity is whenever a character exclaims "Great Scott!", a stereotypical Scotsman by that name appears and says, [[BigYes "YEEESS?!"]]

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* A RunningGag in SheepInTheBigCity ''SheepInTheBigCity'' is whenever a character exclaims "Great Scott!", a stereotypical Scotsman by that name appears and says, [[BigYes "YEEESS?!"]]
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* The ''RedDwarf'' episode "Lemons" features this:

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* The ''RedDwarf'' ''Series/RedDwarf'' episode "Lemons" features this:
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* From ''Film/{{Arachnophobia}}'':
-->'''[[BadassUnintentional Ross]]:''' (After destroying the nest with his ImprobableAimingSkills) Thank God.
-->'''Delbert:''' Don't mention it.
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* In the DresdenFiles, Harry gets through explaining about zombies to Butters, and then:
-> '''Butters''' Jesus Christ!
-> '''Dresden''' I don't think they had anything to do with that one.

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* In the DresdenFiles, Harry gets through explaining about zombies necromancy to Butters, and then:
-> --> '''Butters''' Jesus Christ!
-> --> '''Dresden''' I don't think they had anything to do with that one.
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* In the DresdenFiles, Harry gets through explaining about zombies to Butters, and then:
-> '''Butters''' Jesus Christ!
-> '''Dresden''' I don't think they had anything to do with that one.
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* There's a joke that takes the trope name literally, where a robber breaks into someone's house and there's a parrot that keeps repeating "Jesus is watching you!" The robber decides to ignore the parrot and continue with his job, until it transpires that "Jesus" is the name of the family's Rottweiler (or similar aggressive breed of dog).
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'''Jason:''' Jesus!\\

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'''Jason:''' Jesus!\\''[[OhCrap Jesus]]!''\\



--->'''God:''' (after accidentally burning down a bar) Jesus Christ!

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--->'''God:''' (after (''after accidentally burning down a bar) bar'') Jesus Christ!



'''Jesus:''' Sorry, bro. ''*heals Snake's ear*''\\

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'''Jesus:''' Sorry, bro. ''*heals (''heals Snake's ear*''\\ear'')\\
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* Inverted in ''VideoGame/FarCry3.'' When you follow Willis Huntley into his home:
-->'''Huntley:''' You have ten seconds to tell me who you are before I blow you to hell.\\
'''Jason:''' Jesus!\\
({{Beat}})\\
'''Huntley:''' I highly doubt it. Five seconds.
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** Trinity also replies to Neo's surprised exclamations of "God!" and "Jesus!".

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** Trinity [[MeaningfulName Trinity]] also replies to Neo's surprised exclamations of "God!" and "Jesus!".
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* Marie: "God, your feet are cold!"
-->Vince Lombardi: "When we're in bed, just call me Vince."
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* In PoulAnderson's ''AMidsummerTempest'', when Jennifer exclaims, "Dear God," Will says another Person holds that post.

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* In PoulAnderson's ''AMidsummerTempest'', Creator/PoulAnderson's ''Literature/AMidsummerTempest'', when Jennifer exclaims, "Dear God," Will says another Person holds that post.
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-> '''Victim''': Please...God.
-> '''Leader vampire''': God? (looks around) No God.

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-> --> '''Victim''': Please...God.
-> --> '''Leader vampire''': God? (looks around) No God.
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* In ''[[HistoryOfTheWorldPartOne History Of The World, Part I]]'', someone shouts, "Jesus!" and Jesus himself replies, "Yes?"

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* In ''[[HistoryOfTheWorldPartOne History Of The World, Part I]]'', someone the server at the Last Supper (played by [[CreatorCameo Mel Brooks]]) shouts, "Jesus!" "Okay, okay! Jesus!" and Jesus himself replies, "Yes?"
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* Many of the swears and oaths used in the ''CodexAlera'' revolve around "furies," elemental beings that give people [[ElementalPowers control over the elements]]. When Amara sees the full power of Garados and Thana, a massive mountain and his "wife," the cold winds from the Sea of Ice, she expresses her shock in the standard Aleran swear of "great furies." Placidus Aria simply responds with "two of them."

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* Many of the swears and oaths used in the ''CodexAlera'' ''Literature/CodexAlera'' revolve around "furies," elemental beings that give people [[ElementalPowers control over the elements]]. When Amara sees the full power of Garados and Thana, a massive mountain and his "wife," the cold winds from the Sea of Ice, she expresses her shock in the standard Aleran swear of "great furies." Placidus Aria simply responds with "two of them."
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* Done in a ''{{Punisher}}'' special, where a serial killer says "I like that. Being called 'God'."

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* Done in a ''{{Punisher}}'' ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'' special, where a serial killer says "I like that. Being called 'God'."
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* In ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ug3YkVhkemg Prop 9: The Musical]]'', the fundamentalists and pro-gay groups are debating, when Jesus appears.
-->'''Everyone:''' (Surprised) Jesus Christ!
-->'''[[JackBlack Jesus]]''': Hey, how's it goin'?
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** And in a strange twist, it turns out WillSmith was originally offered the role of Neo.
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[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
* Given their usual level of power over the ''game'' world (and responsibility for keeping it running), {{Game Master}}s responding in this way to appropriate utterances at 'their' table with varying degrees of seriousness isn't exactly unheard of.
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* Another film example, somewhat inverted, from ''Film/SupermanII'', albeit it predates the example and is far more infamous, when the President has just been forced to KneelBeforeZod, and is horrified.

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* Another film example, somewhat inverted, from ''Film/SupermanII'', albeit it predates the example and is far more infamous, when the President has just been forced to KneelBeforeZod, and is horrified.
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** Trinity also replies to Neo's surprised exclamations of "God!" and "Jesus!".
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-->'''Boyfriend''': Umm...no... but I believe God will help me!

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-->'''Boyfriend''': Umm... no... but I believe God will help me!



-->'''Boyfriend''': Ummm...no...again...but I believe God will help me!

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-->'''Boyfriend''': Ummm...no...again... no... again... but I believe God will help me!



-->'''Boyfriend''': Ahh...I don't really know yet...but... I believe God will help me with that, as well!

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-->'''Boyfriend''': Ahh... I don't really know yet...yet... but... I believe God will help me with that, as well!



-->'''Director-General:''' Very close! I am, in fact...''the Director-General of TheBBC! (Hallelujah Chorus)''

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-->'''Director-General:''' Very close! I am, in fact... ''the Director-General of TheBBC! (Hallelujah Chorus)''
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-->'''Noah:''' Oh, my God.\\

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-->'''Noah:''' Ma, is that you? Your voice changed.\\
'''God:''' I'm not your mother, Noah.\\
'''Noah:'''
Oh, my God.\\

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[[folder:Oral Tradition]]

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* A [[RussianHumour Russian joke]] about a [[TheNewRussia New]] [[NouveauRiche Russian]] has a similar sentiment:
--> A New Russian's daughter comes to introduce her new boyfriend to her father. The father takes the boyfriend to his study for a private chat.
-->'''New Russian''': So, do you own your apartment already?
-->'''Boyfriend''': Umm...no... but I believe God will help me!
-->'''New Russian''': OK, a job? Do you have a job?
-->'''Boyfriend''': Ummm...no...again...but I believe God will help me!
-->'''New Russian''': Hmm. Interesting. So how do you expect to support my daughter and your children, should you decide to have any?
-->'''Boyfriend''': Ahh...I don't really know yet...but... I believe God will help me with that, as well!
-->After a little more of this exchange, the boyfriend leaves to go to the bathroom. The New Russian summons his daughter, who asks him:
-->'''Daughter''': So, Daddy, what do you think of him?
-->'''New Russian''': Well, he's a bit of a loser, but he's honest and I really like what he calls me.
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* Fairly sinister example- CareerKiller Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski once said this:

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* Fairly sinister example- CareerKiller ProfessionalKiller Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski once said this:

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