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** Even worse in Felde: [[spoiler:Sandhya'rune uses mind-controlled taint to get willful obedience. On the plus side, this extends the expected lifespan of the drow from dead and/or mutated into a demon within 25 years, to potentially hundreds of years and with a symbiotic relationship with the demon instead of a constant fight for dominance. On the negative side, this pretty much kills the original personality of the mortal host and forces their subconscious to fuse with the demon, who has been hacked to be loyal to Sandhya'Rune.]] It's unknown what will happen if she dies, but given the clusterfuck that is Chapter 46, it ain't gonna be pretty.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarepants'' SpongeBob exhibits BlindObedience to the Jellyspotters in hopes of joining the club. Even when the leader instructs him to punch himself in the face and throw himself off of a building he complies. When asked, "Doesn't that hurt you?" The next shot is of SpongeBob wearing a metal, spiked glove. He asks "Do you want it to really hurt me Kevin?". Eventually the club members decide to just humor him. Kevin assures them [[ForTheEvulz Don't worry. I won't let him into the club. I just want to see how many times he has to get stung before he runs home crying like a little baby]]. Funny thing though... [[LaserGuidedKarma Everything they do backfires and hurts them instead even when it should be completely impossible for that to happen.]]. Eventually this obedience fades and [[TooDumbToLive Patrick]] reminds him that Idol worship is never healthy [[BrokenAesop before walking past and revealing that he has subdued and captured the "Jeremy the Jellyfish" Mascot he's been chasing the entire episode.]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' The Villain Zander was raised to believe that he would be king of the world after those who raised him altered the climate of earth and turned themselves and a select few into Anthropomorphic dinosaur-human hybrids. He orders Maxine to be kidnapped so she too can become one and be his wife. When she refuses, the ladies who tend to his every whim are utterly shocked and inform her that no one ever refuses him anything. He isn't arrogant about this though. In fact he specifically states that he wanted her for a wife BECAUSE she wasn't just brainwashed into doing everything he said. He even refers to his attendants as Mindless Automatons.
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** The work of Dr. Jonathan Haidt has elucidated that respect for authority is stronger among conservatives than liberals. This and in-group loyalty explains why conservatives are a bloc, whereas liberals are a coalition.
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** The Quincy of the Wandenreich are all blindly obedient to their Emperor Yhwach's will. Makes sense since he's basically the God of the Quincies and [[spoiler: he had inscribed part of his soul on all of the Sternritter, binding them to him.]]
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* The formal sociological term for this behaviour is [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authoritarianism authoritarianism]], and those that have it are ''authoritarians''. This complex can both show up as "leaders" and "followers". An authoritarian leader will lash out strongly and violently against any challenges (real or perceived) against their leadership or authority, and an authoritarian follower will defend any decisions from their chosen authority (which in benign cases include the established authority in their environment).
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* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}:'' This is the general sentiment among the first Band of the Hawk, helped by the fact that (at that point) Griffith's invincible tactics and swordmanship ''still'' have yet to be proven wrong. It all goes to hell when Guts sticks to his original plan of leaving the Hawks, beating Griffith to do so. Griffith is so distraught that one of his men could actually leave him, sleeps with the King's daughter, which gets him arrested and the whole Band of the Hawk declared outlaws. Griffith's MoralEventHorizon comes when, after the remaining Hawks have rescued him, still hoping he can be returned as he was, sacrifices the lot without remorse for personal power.
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* In ''AlienVsPredatorRequiem'', when soldiers are sent to evacuate the town, one character points out that the soldiers are leading them further ''into'' the town meaning they are likely going to nuke the place. Another character's response? "The government wouldn't lie to us!" [[{{Narm}} Much revelry was had in theaters.]]
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* In ''{{Drowtales}}'', the authority of the [[KnightTemplar Kyorl'solenurn Clan]] is based on this, with the Judicators relying on it to keep the drowussu people in line. One of them even [[http://www.drowtales.com/mainarchive.php?sid=9387 brags that they are so much more obedient than the other dominant race of drow]]. [[spoiler:They're wrong]].
* In ''{{Drowtales}}'', the authority of the [[KnightTemplar Kyorl'solenurn Clan]] is based on this, with the Judicators relying on it to keep the drowussu people in line. One of them even [[http://www.drowtales.com/mainarchive.php?sid=9387 brags that they are so much more obedient than the other dominant race of drow]]. [[spoiler:They're wrong]].
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* In ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', if Hawke mentions that Saarebas chose to die rather than leave the Qun, the Arishok is affronted by the human notion that such a choice should be exceptional or difficult; he'd expect no less of ''any'' Qunari.
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->'''Leo Mycenae:''' Wh-what did you say?
->'''Eden:''' Couldn't my father also make a mistake?
->'''Leo Mycenae:''' What are you saying lord Eden? We've sworn our loyalty to lord Mars. That means that we must never question his actions!
--> -- ''Anime/SaintSeiyaOmega''
This trope applies to characters that are sources of authority and those who follow them. Typically the followers have faith (sometimes [[SelectiveObliviousness blind]]) in the [[PointyHairedBoss competence]], [[BadBoss fairness]] and infallibility of the authority they choose to follow. These followers would never say "MyMasterRightOrWrong", firstly because they're not evil, and secondly because the idea that this authority is capable of error and/or immorality may not even cross their mind. Thirdly, if it does they may justify it as the authority "knowing better" or having a view of the "big picture".
The authority in question rarely does much to dispel this notion and may in fact {{Pride}}fully think of themselves as infallible to the point of having an OmniscientMoralityLicense (they very much don't though). While they may be a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, it's common for this trope that they see themselves as unquestionable arbiters of [[LawfulGood Law and Good]] (or MightMakesRight for villains), and questioning their judgement is at the least naive foolishness or at worst tantamount to treason. The plot comes in just as they make a pretty bad error of judgement (or go crazy/evil) and a fair chunk of their subordinates/the populace disagrees with them, and the disagreement simmers into open rebellion before long.
Compare/contrast HonorBeforeReason. This is the Key Characteristic of the [[TheEnneagram Ennegram]] [[UndyingLoyalty Personality type 6]]. See also UndyingLoyalty and MyCountryRightOrWrong.
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* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}:'' This is the general sentiment among the first Band of the Hawk, helped by the fact that (at that point) Griffith's invincible tactics and swordmanship ''still'' have yet to be proven wrong. It all goes to hell when Guts sticks to his original plan of leaving the Hawks, beating Griffith to do so. Griffith is so distraught that one of his men could actually leave him, sleeps with the King's daughter, which gets him arrested and the whole Band of the Hawk declared outlaws. Griffith's MoralEventHorizon comes when, after the remaining Hawks have rescued him, still hoping he can be returned as he was, sacrifices the lot without remorse for personal power.
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* In ''CityOfEmber'' most people treat the mayor as a pretty infallible and sensible authority figure, which he abused to his gain. Though their city was breaking down and the power plant to their TerminallyDependentSociety was nearing failure he managed to keep almost everyone content. The protagonists were some of the few to see the problem and fought to find a way out.
* The second ''AlienVsPredator'' movie had one character blurt out "The government doesn't lie!" when soldiers were sent to keep everyone quiet. [[{{Narm}} Much revelry was had in theaters.]]
* {{Lampshaded}} in ''LifeOfBrian:''
-->'''Brian:''' Look, you've got it all wrong, you don't need to follow me; you don't need to follow anyone. You're all individuals!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes! We're all individuals!
-->'''Brian:''' You're all different!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes! We're all different!
-->'''TheRuntAtTheEnd:''' I'm not!
-->'''Crowd:''' Shh! Shhhh!
-->'''Brian:''' You've all got to work it out for yourselves!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes, we've got to work it out for ourselves!
-->'''Brian:''' Yes exactly!
-->'''Crowd:''' Tell us more!
-->'''Brian:''' No, that's the point, don't let anyone tell you what to do, otherwise... ''ow!''
-->'''Woman in Black:''' That's enough.
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* There's also ''{{Literature/AnimalFarm}}'', where the other animals eventually follow the pigs unquestioningly.
* [[HypercompetentSidekick Gunner Jergen]] is given this portrayal in the ''Literature/CiaphasCain'' novels. Although only his very first appearance (when Cain was ordering him to help him escape) really counts, since Cain doesn't tend to abuse this trait.
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* In ''KingOfTheHill'' Hank Hill seems to be this way about Buck Strickland. Weirdly, he oscillates between blind admiration and exasperated confusion at his mismanagement. Although, let's face it, the entire show suffered from epic levels of AesopAmnesia.
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* Like our fellow apes, humans are built to respect authority (common chimps are hierarchical around strong males, bonobos are more matrilineal). There's variation, of course, and it is intensely debated whether "alpha males" are leaders or just breeders.
** The work of Dr. Jonathan Haidt has elucidated that respect for authority is stronger among conservatives than liberals. This and in-group loyalty explains why conservatives are a bloc, whereas liberals are a coalition.
** This also explains [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome Stockholm Syndrome]], battered wife syndrome, and similar.
** Cults tend to be built around incredibly charismatic leaders. Combine force of personality with the enforced isolation that they also tend to adore and you can get seriously blind obedience.
* This was an explicit tenet of Bushido. Expressing even mild disapproval of your lord's actions was forbidden no matter how wrong or unjust he might be. The ''only'' legitimate way for a vassal to protest was by committing ritual suicide (although issuing a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech just beforehand generally got a pass if you were sufficiently polite about it.)
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This trope applies to characters that are sources of authority and those who follow them. Typically the followers have faith (sometimes [[SelectiveObliviousness blind]]) in the [[PointyHairedBoss competence]], [[BadBoss fairness]] and infallibility of the authority they choose to follow. These followers would never say "MyMasterRightOrWrong", firstly because they're not evil, and secondly because the idea that this authority is capable of error and/or immorality may not even cross their mind. Thirdly, if it does they may justify it as the authority "knowing better" or having a view of the "big picture".
The authority in question rarely does much to dispel this notion and may in fact {{Pride}}fully think of themselves as infallible to the point of having an OmniscientMoralityLicense (they very much don't though). While they may be a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, it's common for this trope that they see themselves as unquestionable arbiters of [[LawfulGood Law and Good]] (or MightMakesRight for villains), and questioning their judgement is at the least naive foolishness or at worst tantamount to treason. The plot comes in just as they make a pretty bad error of judgement (or go crazy/evil) and a fair chunk of their subordinates/the populace disagrees with them, and the disagreement simmers into open rebellion before long.
Compare/contrast HonorBeforeReason. This is the Key Characteristic of the [[TheEnneagram Ennegram]] [[UndyingLoyalty Personality type 6]]. See also UndyingLoyalty and MyCountryRightOrWrong.
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!!Examples:
[[AC:{{Anime}}]]
* ''Anime/{{Bleach}}'' treats the execution of Rukia this way, a decision which causes something akin to an EnemyCivilWar / HeelFaceTurn among many in the Soul Society.
* ''Manga/{{Berserk}}:'' This is the general sentiment among the first Band of the Hawk, helped by the fact that (at that point) Griffith's invincible tactics and swordmanship ''still'' have yet to be proven wrong. It all goes to hell when Guts sticks to his original plan of leaving the Hawks, beating Griffith to do so. Griffith is so distraught that one of his men could actually leave him, sleeps with the King's daughter, which gets him arrested and the whole Band of the Hawk declared outlaws. Griffith's MoralEventHorizon comes when, after the remaining Hawks have rescued him, still hoping he can be returned as he was, sacrifices the lot without remorse for personal power.
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* In ''CityOfEmber'' most people treat the mayor as a pretty infallible and sensible authority figure, which he abused to his gain. Though their city was breaking down and the power plant to their TerminallyDependentSociety was nearing failure he managed to keep almost everyone content. The protagonists were some of the few to see the problem and fought to find a way out.
* The second ''AlienVsPredator'' movie had one character blurt out "The government doesn't lie!" when soldiers were sent to keep everyone quiet. [[{{Narm}} Much revelry was had in theaters.]]
* {{Lampshaded}} in ''LifeOfBrian:''
-->'''Brian:''' Look, you've got it all wrong, you don't need to follow me; you don't need to follow anyone. You're all individuals!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes! We're all individuals!
-->'''Brian:''' You're all different!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes! We're all different!
-->'''TheRuntAtTheEnd:''' I'm not!
-->'''Crowd:''' Shh! Shhhh!
-->'''Brian:''' You've all got to work it out for yourselves!
-->'''Crowd:''' Yes, we've got to work it out for ourselves!
-->'''Brian:''' Yes exactly!
-->'''Crowd:''' Tell us more!
-->'''Brian:''' No, that's the point, don't let anyone tell you what to do, otherwise... ''ow!''
-->'''Woman in Black:''' That's enough.
[[AC:{{Literature}}]]
* There's also ''{{Literature/AnimalFarm}}'', where the other animals eventually follow the pigs unquestioningly.
* [[HypercompetentSidekick Gunner Jergen]] is given this portrayal in the ''Literature/CiaphasCain'' novels. Although only his very first appearance (when Cain was ordering him to help him escape) really counts, since Cain doesn't tend to abuse this trait.
[[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* Lord Mantle of ''ShadowRaiders'' believed himself to be one, as did most of his planet's populace. His {{Pride}} led him to betray the alliance to prove that his people could deal with a PlanetEater on their own, sabotaging all allied ships other than his own.
* In ''KingOfTheHill'' Hank Hill seems to be this way about Buck Strickland. Weirdly, he oscillates between blind admiration and exasperated confusion at his mismanagement. Although, let's face it, the entire show suffered from epic levels of AesopAmnesia.
[[AC:RealLife]]
* Lets just say that this is often seen in politics and [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement leave it at that.]]
* Like our fellow apes, humans are built to respect authority (common chimps are hierarchical around strong males, bonobos are more matrilineal). There's variation, of course, and it is intensely debated whether "alpha males" are leaders or just breeders.
** The work of Dr. Jonathan Haidt has elucidated that respect for authority is stronger among conservatives than liberals. This and in-group loyalty explains why conservatives are a bloc, whereas liberals are a coalition.
** This also explains [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome Stockholm Syndrome]], battered wife syndrome, and similar.
** Cults tend to be built around incredibly charismatic leaders. Combine force of personality with the enforced isolation that they also tend to adore and you can get seriously blind obedience.
* This was an explicit tenet of Bushido. Expressing even mild disapproval of your lord's actions was forbidden no matter how wrong or unjust he might be. The ''only'' legitimate way for a vassal to protest was by committing ritual suicide (although issuing a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech just beforehand generally got a pass if you were sufficiently polite about it.)
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