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* Was one of the {{catch phrase}}s in ''Series/YesMinister''.

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* %%* Was one of the {{catch phrase}}s catchphrases in ''Series/YesMinister''.



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* In ''[[WesternAnimation/YoungJusticeRevivalSeries Young Justice: Outsiders]]'', after Metron's chair was used to purge the influence of the Fatherbox from Cyborg's body, Black Lightning asked Metron if the Granny Goodness he had earlier mentioned was the same as Gretchen Goode. With a knowing smirk, Metron answered "No, and yes", before departing.
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** However, Gildor then relents and does give Frodo a straight answer: go. This turns out to be very much the right advice; if Frodo had waited the Nazgul would have assuredly got him. They almost did anyways.

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* An episode of ''Billy'' (a short-lived ''Series/HeadOfTheClass'' spinoff) had David's (Johnny Gelecki) mother asking him if he was smoking, to which he replied "no". When Billy called him on it (knowing David had taken up smoking), David explained that he didn't lie because he wasn't smoking at that particular time. Billy didn't care about the lying, just the smoking.

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* An episode of ''Billy'' (a short-lived ''Series/HeadOfTheClass'' spinoff) had David's (Johnny Gelecki) mother asking him if he was smoking, to which he replied "no". When Billy called him on it (knowing David had taken up smoking), David explained that he didn't lie because [[ExactWords he wasn't smoking at that particular time.time]]. Billy didn't care about the lying, just the smoking.


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* ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'': The [[Recap/StarTrekS1E28TheCityOnTheEdgeOfForever Guardian of Forever]] explains that its nature is too complex for a simple description:
-->'''Kirk:''' Are you machine or being?\\
'''Guardian:''' I am both and neither. I am my own beginning, my own ending.\\
'''Spock:''' I see no reason for answers to be couched in riddles.\\
'''Guardian:''' I answer as simply as your level of understanding makes possible.
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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' the Will of Magic decided not to change how magic worked, though it did pull out some of the functions that were serving to restrain magic. This had the effect of ''functionally' changing ''a whole lot of things'', and giving a major headache to the supernatural division of the FBI.

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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' the Will of Magic decided not to change how magic worked, though it did pull out some of the functions that were serving to restrain magic. This had the effect of ''functionally' changing ''a whole lot of things'', and giving a major headache to the supernatural division of the FBI. Justified in that the Will of Magic does not perceive things the way humans do, and probably still doesn't realize just how much the "tiny" change has altered things.
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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' the Will of Magic decided not to change how magic worked, though it did pull out some of the functions that were serving to restrain magic. This had the effect of ''functionally' changing ''a whole lot of things'', and giving a major headache to the supernatural division of the FBI.
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In games translated from Japanese, this can be often be a result of inexperienced translators, since [[https://legendsoflocalization.com/why-hai-doesnt-always-mean-yes-in-japanese/ "hai" doesn't precisely mean the same thing as "yes"]], in a way that makes this trope a nonissue in that language; translating directly can sometimes introduce confusion that wasn't present in the original

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In games translated from Japanese, this can be often be a result of inexperienced translators, since [[https://legendsoflocalization.com/why-hai-doesnt-always-mean-yes-in-japanese/ "hai" doesn't precisely mean the same thing as "yes"]], in a way that makes this trope a nonissue in that language; translating directly literally can sometimes introduce confusion that wasn't present in the original
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noting why this trope is common in games translated from Japanese.

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In games translated from Japanese, this can be often be a result of inexperienced translators, since [[https://legendsoflocalization.com/why-hai-doesnt-always-mean-yes-in-japanese/ "hai" doesn't precisely mean the same thing as "yes"]], in a way that makes this trope a nonissue in that language; translating directly can sometimes introduce confusion that wasn't present in the original
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* David Selznick resorts to this when trying to explain the ambiguous ending of '' Literature/GoneWithTheWind'' to screenwriter Ben Hecht in ''Theatre/MoonlightAndMagnolias''.

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* David Selznick resorts to this when trying to explain the ambiguous ending of of '' Literature/GoneWithTheWind'' Literature/GoneWithTheWind'' to screenwriter Ben Hecht in ''Theatre/MoonlightAndMagnolias''.
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* David Selznick resorts to this when trying to explain the ambiguous ending of '' Literature/GoneWithTheWind'' to screenwriter Ben Hecht in ''Theatre/MoonlightAndMagnolias''.
-->'''Hecht:''' What did I miss? Did we drop some scenes? Do they end up together or don’t they?
-->'''Selznick:''' [[MathematiciansAnswer Yes]].
-->''' Hecht:''' What do you mean, yes?
-->'''Selznick:''' No.
-->'''Hecht:''' Yes or no?
-->'''Selznick:''' Yes and no.
-->'''Hecht:''' And no?
-->'''Selznick:''' No.
-->'''Hecht:''' No?
-->'''Selznick:''' Yes.
-->'''Hecht:''' ''Do they or don’t they?''

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-->'''Harry''': Did you set me up in my first year with the Philosopher's Stone?\\
'''Dumbledore''': Yes and no.\\
'''Harry''': Explain.\\
'''Dumbledore''': Yes, it was a set up. No, it wasn't the real Philosopher's Stone.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10787301/7/Lily-s-Next-Great-Adventure Lily's Next Great Adventure.]]'' The reincarnation of Harry's mother tells him about a conversation she had with Death before her arrival.
-->'''Harry''': Do you--do you know the prophecy?\\
'''Holly''': Yes and no.\\
'''Harry''': What do you mean by that?\\
'''Holly''': Harry, Dumbledore told your parents about the prophecy. I just explained to you that the man created fantasy wills from your parents just so he could use it against you. It is possible he might have created a fantasy prophecy as well.

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-->'''Harry''': -->'''Harry:''' Did you set me up in my first year with the Philosopher's Stone?\\
'''Dumbledore''': '''Dumbledore:''' Yes and no.\\
'''Harry''': '''Harry:''' Explain.\\
'''Dumbledore''': '''Dumbledore:''' Yes, it was a set up. No, it wasn't the real Philosopher's Stone.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10787301/7/Lily-s-Next-Great-Adventure Lily's Next Great Adventure.]]'' Adventure]]''. The reincarnation of Harry's mother tells him about a conversation she had with Death before her arrival.
-->'''Harry''': -->'''Harry:''' Do you--do you -- do you know the prophecy?\\
'''Holly''': '''Holly:''' Yes and no.\\
'''Harry''': '''Harry:''' What do you mean by that?\\
'''Holly''': '''Holly:''' Harry, Dumbledore told your parents about the prophecy. I just explained to you that the man created fantasy wills from your parents just so he could use it against you. It is possible he might have created a fantasy prophecy as well.



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'''Miguel:''' (Looks and sees Altivo eating) Well, yes and no...

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'''Miguel:''' (Looks ''[looks and sees Altivo eating) eating]'' Well, yes and no...



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--> '''Harry''': It shows us what we want… whatever we want.\\
'''Dumbledore''': Yes… And no. It shows us nothing more or less, than the deepest and most desperate desire of our hearts.

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--> '''Harry''': -->'''Harry:''' It shows us what we want… want... whatever we want.\\
'''Dumbledore''': Yes… '''Dumbledore:''' Yes... And no. It shows us nothing more or less, than the deepest and most desperate desire of our hearts.



-->'''Gildor''': I do not like this news. That Gandalf should be late does not bode well. But it is said: ''Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.'' The choice is yours: to go or wait.\\
'''Frodo''': And it is also said, ''Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.''\\
'''Gildor''': Is it indeed? Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill…

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-->'''Gildor''': -->'''Gildor:''' I do not like this news. That Gandalf should be late does not bode well. But it is said: ''Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.'' The choice is yours: to go or wait.\\
'''Frodo''': '''Frodo:''' And it is also said, ''Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.''\\
'''Gildor''': '''Gildor:''' Is it indeed? Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill…ill...



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* In [[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-07-10 this]] strip of ''Webcomic/SchlockMercenary'', Ennesby replies "Yes and no" to the question of whether [[spoiler:the Zero Point Energy generator at the core of the Milky Way Galaxy]] is a drive or not.
* In ''Webcomic/SequentialArt'', a [[AIIsACrapshoot psychotic AI]] gasses all personnel in a government facility. As Art, Pip, and Scarlet are sneaking in, [[http://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=478 Pip uses a small mirror to see around a corner.]]
-->'''Art:''' Well? Any security guards?\\
'''Pip:''' Uh, [[EverybodysDeadDave yes and no]].
* In [[http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2067 this]] ''Webcomic/QuestionableContent'' page, Faye gives one because she's flustered and has issues about getting close to people.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Thundercats 2011}}'': "Into The Astral Plane", the answer to the location of the MacGuffin generates one:
--> '''Panthro:''' Is it in the village or not?\\

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Thundercats 2011}}'': ''WesternAnimation/{{ThunderCats|2011}}'': "Into The Astral Plane", the answer to the location of the MacGuffin generates one:
--> '''Panthro:''' -->'''Panthro:''' Is it in the village or not?\\



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* In [[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2005-07-10 this]] strip of ''Webcomic/SchlockMercenary'', Ennesby replies "Yes and no" to the question of whether [[spoiler:the Zero Point Energy generator at the core of the Milky Way Galaxy]] is a drive or not.
* In ''Webcomic/SequentialArt'', a [[AIIsACrapshoot psychotic AI]] gasses all personnel in a government facility. As Art, Pip, and Scarlet are sneaking in, [[http://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=478 Pip uses a small mirror to see around a corner.]]
-->'''Art:''' Well? Any security guards?\\
'''Pip:''' Uh, [[EverybodysDeadDave yes and no]].
* In [[http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2067 this]] ''Webcomic/QuestionableContent'' page, Faye gives one because she's flustered and has issues about getting close to people.
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* French humorist Creator/{{Coluche}} once answered a question with : "I am neither for it neither against it, on the contrary !"
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* French humorist Creator/{{Coluche}} once answered a question with : "I am neither for it neither against it, on the contrary !"
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* French humorist Coluche once answered a question with : "I am neither for it neither against it, on the contrary !"

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* French humorist Coluche Creator/{{Coluche}} once answered a question with : "I am neither for it neither against it, on the contrary !"
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dewicking our elves are better per trs


* ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'': "Ask not the [[SpaceElves Eldar]] a question, for they will give you three answers, all of which are true and terrifying to know." Of course, [[OurElvesAreBetter that's if they actually]] ''deign'' to speak with you.

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* ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'': "Ask not the [[SpaceElves Eldar]] a question, for they will give you three answers, all of which are true and terrifying to know." Of course, [[OurElvesAreBetter [[CantArgueWithElves that's if they actually]] ''deign'' to speak with you.
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* ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'': [[MortonsFork Put on the spot]] by a bullying film producer, a writer blurts out [[PerfectlyCromulentWord "splunge"]], meaning "it's a great idea but possibly not and I'm not being indecisive".
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* ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'':

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* ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'': [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]] and lampshaded early on.
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--> '''Chaucer:''' On one hand, "yes"... and on the other, a ''huge, resounding "No"''...\\
(it turns out he has a gambling problem).

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--> '''Chaucer:''' On one hand, "yes"... and on the other, a ''huge, resounding "No"''..."No"''. It's more of an involuntary vow of poverty, really.\\
(it turns out he has a gambling problem).problem and is trying to blow it off while still technically speaking the truth).
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* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7049068/17/Beginning-to-Question Beginning to Question]]''. TheChessmaster Dumbledore is under Veritaserum.

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* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7049068/17/Beginning-to-Question Beginning to Question]]''. Question.]]'' TheChessmaster Dumbledore is under Veritaserum.



* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10787301/7/Lily-s-Next-Great-Adventure Lily's Next Great Adventure]]''. The reincarnation of Harry's mother tells him about a conversation she had with Death before her arrival.

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* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10787301/7/Lily-s-Next-Great-Adventure Lily's Next Great Adventure]]''. Adventure.]]'' The reincarnation of Harry's mother tells him about a conversation she had with Death before her arrival.
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->''Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.''
-->--'''[[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Middle-earth saying]]'''

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