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Alternatively, it may take the form of I'm Nothing Without My Phlebotinum, when the hero himself is left feeling inadequate due to his depowering, triggering either a HeroicBlueScreenOfDeath or a TenMinuteRetirement.

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* In the event that a HumongousMecha pilot is caught without said mecha, this trope will likely come into play. Depending on [[SuperRobot the type]] [[RealRobot of series]], the results can differ.
** As a particular example, in ''Anime/TheBigO'', the HollywoodCyborg PsychoForHire Alan Gabriel tells TheHero Roger Smith that "You're just a mere human who doesn't have his [[HumongousMecha Megadeus]], what could you possibly do to me?". [[spoiler: As Roger is an {{expy}} of Franchise/{{Batman}} and consequently a BadassNormal, it turns out quite a lot.]]
* Manga/{{Naruto}} gets this from Kabuto, who claims that Naruto's only saving grace is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside of him, a not unfair accusation, seeing as most of Naruto's victories up until that point were due to the power-boost from the Fox. Naruto would shortly after prove him wrong, sending Kabuto flying with naught but his wits and the new attack he just learned. Much later on, Kabuto would express admiration that Naruto was able to overcome the [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer stigma of being the Nine-Tails' container.]]

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* In the event that a HumongousMecha pilot is caught without said mecha, this trope will likely come into play. Depending on [[SuperRobot the type]] [[RealRobot of series]], the results can differ.
** As a particular example, in
''Anime/TheBigO'', the HollywoodCyborg PsychoForHire Alan Gabriel tells TheHero Roger Smith that "You're just a mere human who doesn't have his [[HumongousMecha Megadeus]], what could you possibly do to me?". [[spoiler: As Roger is an {{expy}} of Franchise/{{Batman}} and consequently a BadassNormal, it turns out quite a lot.]]
* Manga/{{Naruto}} ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': The main character gets this from Kabuto, who claims that Naruto's only saving grace is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside of him, a not unfair accusation, seeing as most of Naruto's victories up until that point were due to the power-boost from the Fox. Naruto would shortly after prove him wrong, sending Kabuto flying with naught but his wits and the new attack he just learned. Much later on, Kabuto would express admiration that Naruto was able to overcome the [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer stigma of being the Nine-Tails' container.]]



* ''Anime/KingsglaiveFinalFantasyXV'': Early on, Nyx is told that all his power is on loan from the king, which is true to an extent - when the king dies, the loss of Regis' magic reduces Nyx's options considerably. But he's still badass enough to stay alive long enough to gain magic directly from the Ring of the Lucii.
* In ''Manga/KoiCupid'', Cupids can't give up their pochettes; if they do they are disqualified from training. Lizette is aware of this, and says she'll be Ai's friend if she throws her pochette away. Ai attempts to do this and almost drowns trying to recover it.



* The only reason the people of ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'s village are able to fend off the larger, better equipped Roman Legions is due to Getafix's magic potion. In ''Asterix At The Olympic Games'', when Asterix is forced to compete without the potion's help, he comes in last in every event. There have been several stories in which the Romans attempt to stop production of the potion by either neutralizing Getafix or one of the potion's ingredients. In the animated film ''Asterix Conquers America'', a Roman Centurion even states, "You are nothing without your magic potion!"
** Getafix himself is prompt to tell Asterix the opposite: "My potion gives you strength, but your intelligence and cunning are yours only."
* In ''Comicbook/{{Legion Of Super-Heroes}}'', Nemesis Kid negates Princess Projectra's powers and smugly says there is no way she can win. She proceeds to beat the crap out of him and snap his neck with her bare hands.
* In one story, the Beagle Boys steal Gyro Gearloose's thinking cap and threaten to destroy it if he doesn't make them special tools for their crimes. As the Beagles go on a Silver Age-style crime spree, Gyro laments that without his thinking cap, he can't come up with a brilliant idea to stop them. [[EurekaMoment Then Gyro realizes that the idea needn't be ''brilliant'']]. He then neutralizes the Beagle Boys with a fake diamond full of tear gas.

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* The only reason the people of ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'s village are able to fend off the larger, better equipped Roman Legions is due to Getafix's magic potion. In ''Asterix At The Olympic Games'', when Asterix is forced to compete without the potion's help, he comes in last in every event. There have been several stories in which the Romans attempt to stop production of the potion by either neutralizing Getafix or one of the potion's ingredients. In the animated film ''Asterix Conquers America'', a Roman Centurion even states, "You are nothing without your magic potion!"
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potion!". However, Getafix himself is prompt to tell Asterix the opposite: "My potion gives you strength, but your intelligence and cunning are yours only."
* In ''Comicbook/{{Legion ''ComicBook/{{Legion Of Super-Heroes}}'', Nemesis Kid negates Princess Projectra's powers and smugly says there is no way she can win. She proceeds to beat the crap out of him and snap his neck with her bare hands.
* ''ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse'': In one story, the Beagle Boys steal Gyro Gearloose's thinking cap and threaten to destroy it if he doesn't make them special tools for their crimes. As the Beagles go on a Silver Age-style crime spree, Gyro laments that without his thinking cap, he can't come up with a brilliant idea to stop them. [[EurekaMoment Then Gyro realizes that the idea needn't be ''brilliant'']]. He then neutralizes the Beagle Boys with a fake diamond full of tear gas.gas.
* Subverted in the 2011 ''ComicBook/AmethystPrincessOfGemworld'' reboot when a witch steals Amaya's pendant, thinking it's her power's source. It turns out that, unlike the original series, her pendant is merely a costume-changing trinket, and her powers are innates. Amaya promptly conjures up some some weapons and starts smashing her way free.
* In ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' stories:
** At the end of ''ComicBook/SupermanUpUpAndAway'', Superman loses his powers, prompting ComicBook/LexLuthor to declare he'll kill the "alien" with his bare hands. The ensuing one-sided boxing match highlights the fact that, unlike Luthor, Superman is a well-built man with long experience in hand-to-hand fighting.
** In ''ComicBook/WhoIsSuperwoman'', Reactron gloats he'll kill ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} easily after nullifying her powers. Supergirl proceeds to use her fighting skills to kick his butt.
--->'''Supergirl:''' "I trained with Batman. With the Amazons. I know first level Klurkor. Just because I can't use heat vision doesn't meant I'm helpless."



* ''Fanfic/OfState'': As Grimmel is detailing how Hiccup is nothing without his dragon, Hiccup interrupts him by splashing some Speed Stinger venom onto his face, instantly paralyzing his entire body.



--> '''Motaro:''' Without your weapons, you are NO match for Motaro!
--> ''(beats Jax up)''
--> '''Jax:''' ''(raises his fists)'' I've got everything I need right here! ''(tide of battle turns)''

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--> '''Motaro:''' Without your weapons, you are NO match for Motaro!
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'''Jax:''' ''(raises his fists)'' I've got everything I need right here! ''(tide of battle turns)''



---> '''Peter:''' Mr. Stark, please! I'm nothing without this suit!
---> '''Tony:''' If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it.

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---> '''Peter:''' Mr. Stark, please! I'm nothing without this suit!
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* In ''Film/BlastOfSilence'', Big Ralph makes this taunt toward Frankie when he tries to blackmail him, saying he's nothing without a gun. Frankie soon proves him wrong by killing Ralph by strangulation with an electrical cord.


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* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'': Some cards, such as the [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Primalcrux Primalcrux]] for example, have variable power and toughness which change based on things like the power of the other cards you have on the field or the amount of lands you have played.
* In ''TabletopGame/{{Champions}}'', buying a power through an Obvious, Accessible Focus can cut its point cost in half. Which can result in a defeat when (not if, when) the villain takes your Focus away from you.
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* In ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}'', Snake-Jafar tells Aladdin that he's nothing without the Genie. [[GuileHero Aladdin]] promptly proves how wrong he is by using the same response on Jafar in order to trick him into becoming a genie himself.
* ''Disney/{{Hercules}}'', when Hades takes Herc's powers away: "Now you know how it feels to be just like everyone else. Isn't it just peachy?" Hercules uses his wits to defeat the Cyclops.
* Maui in ''Disney/{{Moana}}'' self-identifies with his magic fishhook to a rather unhealthy degree, even using it as his signature when he autographs Moana's oar. When it gets damaged, he says this trope word-for-word and chooses to abandon Moana and her mission rather than risk breaking it. [[spoiler: [[ChangedMyMindKid He gets better.]]]]

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* In ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', Snake-Jafar tells Aladdin that he's nothing without the Genie. [[GuileHero Aladdin]] promptly proves how wrong he is by using the same response on Jafar in order to trick him into becoming a genie himself.
* ''Disney/{{Hercules}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'', when Hades takes Herc's powers away: "Now you know how it feels to be just like everyone else. Isn't it just peachy?" Hercules uses his wits to defeat the Cyclops.
* Maui in ''Disney/{{Moana}}'' ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'' self-identifies with his magic fishhook to a rather unhealthy degree, even using it as his signature when he autographs Moana's oar. When it gets damaged, he says this trope word-for-word and chooses to abandon Moana and her mission rather than risk breaking it. [[spoiler: [[ChangedMyMindKid He gets better.]]]]
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* Both the Green Goblin and New Goblin are this in the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', where they only have the upperhand against the titular hero by using their advanced weaponry against him. Whenever they get pitted against Spider-Man in unarmed combat, it becomes a [[CurbStompBattle one-sided beatdown]].

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* Both the Green Goblin and New Goblin are this in the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', where they only have the upperhand against the titular hero by using their advanced weaponry against him. Whenever they get pitted against Spider-Man in unarmed combat, [[IAmNotLefthanded who also stops pulling his punches]], it becomes a [[CurbStompBattle one-sided beatdown]].
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* Both the Green Goblin and New Goblin are this in the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', where they only have the upperhand against the titular hero by using their advanced weaponry against him. Whenever they get pitted against Spider-Man in unarmed combat, it becomes a [[CurbStompBattle one-sided beatdown]].
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* [[spoiler:Played with]] at the end of ''Literature/OnAPaleHorse'', Satan bluntly tells the incarnation of Death that Death is nothing without his magic. So, the person who assumed the role of Death takes off all of the magic items (cloak, gloves, boots, etc). [[spoiler:But, Death's powers are part of him and cannot be taken by Satan, or by taking the items -- Satan was lying.]]

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* [[spoiler:Played with]] at the end of ''Literature/OnAPaleHorse'', Satan bluntly tells the incarnation of Death that Death is nothing without his magic. So, the person who assumed the role of Death takes off all of the magic items (cloak, gloves, boots, etc). [[spoiler:But, Death's powers are part of him and cannot be taken by Satan, or by taking the items -- Satan was lying.]]]][[note]]Of note is how their powers work: [[spoiler:partial on ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve. Satan ''could'' have affected Death '''if he let him''']].[[/note]]
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* Averted in WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold. He challenges Darkseid to hand-to-hand combat, telling him to lay off the Omega Beam and call off his army. Darkseid complies and beats Batman silly.

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* Averted in WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold.''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. He challenges Darkseid to hand-to-hand combat, telling him to lay off the Omega Beam and call off his army. Darkseid complies and beats Batman silly.
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* In an episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheGrimAdventuresOfBillyAndMandy'', Grim destroys Hoss Delgado's mechanical/weaponized hand and mocks him. Hos punches him out with his normal hand.

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* In an episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheGrimAdventuresOfBillyAndMandy'', Grim destroys Hoss Delgado's mechanical/weaponized hand and mocks him. Hos Hoss punches him out with his normal hand.
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->'''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica:''' Big man in a suit of armor. Take that away, what are you?

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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]You're a laboratory experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came out of a ''bottle.''

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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]You're a lab experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came out of a ''bottle.''

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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]You're a lab laboratory experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came out of a ''bottle.''

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* ''Fanfic/RemnantInferisDOOM'': Team CRDL taunts the Doom Slayer by saying he's nothing without his PoweredArmor. The Slayer proves them wrong by putting the armor away and thoroughly kicking their asses.



--> '''Jax:''' I still have... my fists! ''(tide of battle turns)''

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--> '''Jax:''' ''(raises his fists)'' I've got everything I still have... my fists! need right here! ''(tide of battle turns)''



** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], throwing him around like a rag doll for a short while]].

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** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones Infinity Stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], throwing him around like a rag doll for a short while]].
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* {{Creator/Filmation}}'s 1960's ''GreenLantern'' series episode "Evil Is As Evil Does". After Evil Star uses his Star Band to grab Green Lantern's ring off his finger, he says "Without this you are powerless!"

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* {{Creator/Filmation}}'s 1960's ''GreenLantern'' ''ComicBook/GreenLantern'' series episode "Evil Is As Evil Does". After Evil Star uses his Star Band to grab Green Lantern's ring off his finger, he says "Without this you are powerless!"
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** Eventually, [[spoiler:Imagine Breaker separates from Touma and turns into a clone of Touma. The clone mocks him and says since he has the power, Touma is worthless. Touma retained his dragon and his fighting skills, and manages to defeat the clone and take Imagine Breaker back.]]

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** ''Film/CaptainMarvel2019:'': [[spoiler:Yon-Rogg tries to goad Carol into proving that she can fight him hand-to-hand. She dismissively blasts him in mid-rant and tells him she has nothing to prove to him.]]

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** ''Film/CaptainMarvel2019:'': Inverted and played straight in ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. After Mjolnir is destroyed, Thor believes he is no longer strong enough to fight Hela. In the film's climax, [[spoiler:he speaks with Odin, who chides him that the hammer only ever channeled his powers, but he was the source. In the ensuing battle, he fights off Hela's minions with his lightning after entering SuperMode.]]
** ''Film/CaptainMarvel2019'':
[[spoiler:Yon-Rogg tries to goad Carol into proving that she can fight him hand-to-hand. She dismissively blasts him in mid-rant and tells him she has nothing to prove to him.]]
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->'''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica:''' Big man in a suit of armor. Take that away, and what are you?
->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]You're a laboratory experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came in a bottle.

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->'''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica:''' Big man in a suit of armor. Take that away, and what are you?
->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]You're a laboratory lab experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came in out of a bottle. ''bottle.''
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* ''Fanfic/LovedAndLost'':[[spoiler:Jewelius]] taunts the imprisoned heroes by saying that without Twilight, they have no hope of defeating him. In the 17th chapter, they're forced to admit he's right when they're unable to come up with a plan. Fortunately, she arrives shortly thereafter with [[spoiler: the Elements of Harmony]] to [[MustMakeAmends fully reconcile]] with her loved ones and bring the tyrant down.

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* ''Fanfic/LovedAndLost'':[[spoiler:Jewelius]] ''Fanfic/LovedAndLost'': [[spoiler:Jewelius]] taunts the imprisoned heroes by saying that without Twilight, they have no hope of defeating him. In the 17th chapter, they're forced to admit he's right when they're unable to come up with a plan. Fortunately, she arrives shortly thereafter with [[spoiler: the Elements of Harmony]] to [[MustMakeAmends fully reconcile]] with her loved ones and bring the tyrant down.
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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]Everything special about you came in a bottle.

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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]Everything ]You're a laboratory experiment, Rogers. Everything special about you came in a bottle.
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->''"[[Comicbook/IronMan Big man in a suit of armour]]. Take that away, and what are you?"''
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->'''ComicBook/IronMan:''' [...]Everything special about you came in a bottle.
-->-- '''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica''', ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}''
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** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome throwing him around like a rag doll for a short while]]]].

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** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome throwing him around like a rag doll for a short while]]]].while]].
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** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome around like a rag doll for a short while]]]].

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** In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' the examples from the first Avengers film listed above both get proven wrong as Tony proves his innate heroism [[spoiler:when he [[DyingMomentOfAwesome knowingly gives his life to save the Universe from]] [[BigBad Thanos]] by using the infinity stones to [[BadassFingersnap snap away]] the Mad Titan and his forces]] while Cap proves that it is not the [[SuperSerum Serum]] that really makes him special when he [[spoiler: [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield picks up Mjolnir]] and subsequently uses it along with his iconic shield against [[PhysicalGod Thanos]], [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome throwing him around like a rag doll for a short while]]]].
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* From ''Film/TheAvengers2012'': Iron Man and Captain America trade these:
** Steve Rogers sneers at Stark, "Big man in a [[PoweredArmor suit of armor]]. Take that away and what are you?" Stark immediately responds, "A genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist." Rogers then immediately shoots down Stark's smug reply by pointing out he knew plenty of better men who had none of that. However, the question of whether Stark has the heart of a hero is not concluded until the finale.
** Stark eventually returns the favor by telling Captain America, "Everything special about you came [[SuperSerum from a bottle]]," implying that Captain America hasn't really earned his spot among the team like the rest have.

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From ''Film/TheAvengers2012'': Iron Man and Captain America trade these:
** *** Steve Rogers sneers at Stark, "Big man in a [[PoweredArmor suit of armor]]. Take that away and what are you?" Stark immediately responds, "A genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist." Rogers then immediately shoots down Stark's smug reply by pointing out he knew plenty of better men who had none of that. However, the question of whether Stark has the heart of a hero is not concluded until the finale.
** *** Stark eventually returns the favor by telling Captain America, "Everything special about you came [[SuperSerum from a bottle]]," implying that Captain America hasn't really earned his spot among the team like the rest have. have.
** In ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier'', Batroc taunts Captain America with, "I thought you were more than just a shield." The Captain [[LetsFightLikeGentlemen puts his shield away]] and kicks his ass.
** ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'': After Spider-Man screws up, Tony Stark demands that he returns the enhanced Spider-suit Tony gave him.
---> '''Peter:''' Mr. Stark, please! I'm nothing without this suit!
---> '''Tony:''' If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it.
** ''Film/CaptainMarvel2019:'': [[spoiler:Yon-Rogg tries to goad Carol into proving that she can fight him hand-to-hand. She dismissively blasts him in mid-rant and tells him she has nothing to prove to him.]]



* In ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier'', Batroc taunts Captain America with, "I thought you were more than just a shield." The Captain [[LetsFightLikeGentlemen puts his shield away]] and kicks his ass.
* ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'': After Spider Man screws up, Tony Stark demands that he returns the enhanced Spider-suit Tony gave him.
--> '''Peter:''' Mr. Stark, please! I'm nothing without this suit!
--> '''Tony:''' If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it.



* ''Film/CaptainMarvel2019:'': [[spoiler:Yon-Rogg tries to goad Carol into proving that she can fight him hand-to-hand. She dismissively blasts him in mid-rant and tells him she has nothing to prove to him.]]
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--> '''Peter:''' "Mr. Stark, please! I'm nothing without this suit!"
--> '''Tony:''' "If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it."

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* In ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}}'', Washington sides with Hamilton in "Cabinet Battle #2" and decides to remain neutral in the UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution. Later, Jefferson, who advocated for America siding with France, corners Hamilton. This ensues:
-->'''Jefferson:''' Well someone oughta remind you--\\
'''Hamilton:''' What?\\
'''Jefferson:''' You're nothing with Washington behind you.\\
'''Washington:''' Hamilton!\\
'''Jefferson:''' Daddy's calling.
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* ''Toys/{{BIONICLE}}'': When Tahu meets Zaktann for the first time, the latter goads him into a straight up sword fight between the two, without using his ElementalPowers, and unusually for this trope, the ''villain'' wins (albeit, partially because had no problem using his ''own'' super powers [[note]] the ability to turn into a swarm of microscopic organisms [[/note]] in the same fight). It gets a CallBack in the GrandFinale when Nektann, another member of Zaktann's species, tries the same trick; luckily, [[CharacterDevelopment Tahu learned from his mistake]].
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