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* The ''WebAnimation/OverlySarcasticProductions'' episode discussing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFyJGXicgPY the myth of Amaterasu]] has the goddess Ame-no-Uzume address her audience as such:

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* The ''WebAnimation/OverlySarcasticProductions'' episode discussing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFyJGXicgPY the myth of Amaterasu]] has the goddess Ame-no-Uzume [[LifeOfTheParty Ame-no-Uzume]] address her audience as such:
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Possibly coined by Milton Berle, this is a variation on the respectful greeting "Ladies and Gentlemen" with which a speaker or performer traditionally addresses their audience from the stage. Usually takes one of the following forms:

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Possibly coined by Milton Berle, Creator/MiltonBerle, this is a variation on the respectful greeting "Ladies and Gentlemen" with which a speaker or performer traditionally addresses their audience from the stage. Usually takes one of the following forms:
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It wasn't Billy Crystal, it was Jon Stewart and it's listed under "Comedy".


* Creator/BillyCrystal opened one ''UsefulNotes/{{Academy Award}}s'' show with "Ladies, gentlemen... and Creator/FelicityHuffman." (The joke was that she had been nominated for her role as a transgender person in ''Film/{{Transamerica}}''.)
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* The Harry Belafonte episode of ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' begins with Kermit reading a typo-ridden script written by Fozzie that says, "Thenc yoo, leggies end genglefins. Mai naim iz Kurmut thuh Forg."

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* The Harry Belafonte episode of ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' begins with Kermit reading a typo-ridden script written by Fozzie that says, "Thenc yoo, leggies end genglefins. Mai naim iz Kurmut thuh Forg."Lagies and genglefens."
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* The Harry Belafonte episode of ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' begins with Kermit reading a typo-ridden script written by Fozzie that says, "Thenc yoo, leggies end genglefins. Mai naim iz Kurmut thuh Forg."
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* In ''Theatre/KinkyBoots'', Lola addresses "Ladies and gentlemen and those who have yet to make up their minds..."
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* Eddie Izzard often addresses his audience as "Ladies and Jellyspoons..."

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* Eddie Izzard often addresses his her audience as "Ladies and Jellyspoons..."
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-->'''Crowd''' Get on with it!

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-->'''Crowd''' -->'''Crowd:''' Get on with it!
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* The ''WebAnimation/OverlySarcasticProductions'' episode discussing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFyJGXicgPY the myth of Amaterasu]] has the goddess Ame-no-Uzume address her audience as such:
-->''"Ladies! Gentlemen! Those of us whose gender fluctuates from myth to myth!"''
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No potholes in quotes


->''"Dearly beloved. [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe Gems]]. Humans. Lions [[CoolPet big]] and [[CuteKitten small]]. [[{{Planimal}} Living]] [[BreadEggsMilkSquick gourds]]. [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Onion]]."''

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->''"Dearly beloved. [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe Gems]].Gems. Humans. Lions [[CoolPet big]] big and [[CuteKitten small]]. [[{{Planimal}} Living]] [[BreadEggsMilkSquick gourds]]. [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Onion]].small. Living gourds. Onion."''



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* ''Bollywood/OmShantiOm'':

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* ''Bollywood/OmShantiOm'':''Film/OmShantiOm'':
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-->'''Keene:''' Friends. Citizens. Non-citizens. Cats. Miscellaneous. [[spoiler:Manifestations of the dead.]] Possible Demigods. Bitter Enemies. Pets who showed up just for the food. That weird-looking hobo in the corner. Representatives from the zoo. That one camel in the back who only speaks arabic. And the esteemed officers of the local police department, most if not all of who were already aforementioned under the dog category--

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-->'''Keene:''' Friends. Citizens. Non-citizens. Dogs. Cats. Miscellaneous. [[spoiler:Manifestations of the dead.]] Possible Demigods. Bitter Enemies. Pets who showed up just for the food. That weird-looking hobo in the corner. Representatives from the zoo. That one camel in the back who only speaks arabic. And the esteemed officers of the local police department, most if not all of who were already aforementioned under the dog category--
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Added example under Webcomic for Housepets.

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* ''Webcomic/{{Housepets}}'': When Keene [[spoiler:announces his retirement]] he delivers a particularly [[https://www.housepetscomic.com/comic/2018/04/20/speech-impediment-2/ long version]] of this trope.
-->'''Keene:''' Friends. Citizens. Non-citizens. Cats. Miscellaneous. [[spoiler:Manifestations of the dead.]] Possible Demigods. Bitter Enemies. Pets who showed up just for the food. That weird-looking hobo in the corner. Representatives from the zoo. That one camel in the back who only speaks arabic. And the esteemed officers of the local police department, most if not all of who were already aforementioned under the dog category--
-->'''Crowd''' Get on with it!

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->''"Dearly beloved. [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe Gems]]. Humans. Lions [[CoolPet big]] and [[CuteKitten small]]. [[{{Planimal}} Living gourds]]. [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Onion]]."''

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->''"Dearly beloved. [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe Gems]]. Humans. Lions [[CoolPet big]] and [[CuteKitten small]]. [[{{Planimal}} Living Living]] [[BreadEggsMilkSquick gourds]]. [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Onion]]."''
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* ''WebVideo/{{Caddicarus}}'' will occasionally refer to his audience as "Lumpies and Germs."
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* ''WebVideo/{{Markiplier}}'': Wilford Warfstache uses 'Ladies, Gentlemen and other configurations of being' ([[spoiler: like Dark]]).

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* ''WebVideo/{{Markiplier}}'': LetsPlay/{{Markiplier}}: Wilford Warfstache uses 'Ladies, Gentlemen and other configurations of being' ([[spoiler: like ([[spoiler:like Dark]]).

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* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanHush''. Harley Quinn uses "Ladies and Jerks!" when interrupting an opera performance.

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* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanHush''. Harley Quinn uses "Ladies and Jerks!" when interrupting an opera performance.performance to rob the audience.
-->"Ladies and jerks, there's been a slight change to tonight's program!"
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* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanHush''. Harley Quinn uses "Ladies and Jerks!" when interrupting an opera performance.
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* In ''Theatre/{{Cabaret}}'', the MC doesn't change the wording, but makes his feelings clear whenever he says "Ladies!... and gentlemen."

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* In ''Theatre/{{Cabaret}}'', the MC Emcee (when played by Alan Cumming, that is) doesn't change the wording, but makes his feelings clear whenever he says "Ladies!... and gentlemen."

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* In the 2001 ''Film/{{Dune}}'' movie, Paul gets a little drunk and takes the piss out of the Harkonnens by pretending to make a speech as the Baron.
-->'''Paul:''' Gentleman and ladies! I use the terms loosely.


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* In the 2001 ''Series/{{Dune}}'' miniseries, Paul gets a little drunk and takes the piss out of the Harkonnens by pretending to make a speech as the Baron.
-->'''Paul:''' Gentleman and ladies! I use the terms loosely.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Chowder}}'': In “The Dinner Theater”, Mung seems to do this intentionally just to get a reaction out of Ms. Endive:

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Chowder}}'': In “The Dinner Theater”, Mung seems appears to do have [[MediumAwareness done this intentionally on purpose]] [[ItAmusedMe just to get a reaction out of from]] [[TheRival Ms. Endive:Endive]]:
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Chowder}}'': In “The Dinner Theater”, Mung seems to do this intentionally just to get a reaction out of Ms. Endive:
-->'''Mung:''' Ladies and gentlemen! And Endive!\\
'''Ms. Endive''': *growls*
** Mung then starts laughing uproariously for a good ten seconds before moving on.
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* More than one sketch comedy troupe: Ladies and gentlemen, mesdames et messieurs, bozos and bozettes …

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* More than one sketch comedy troupe: Ladies and gentlemen, mesdames et messieurs, bozos and bozettes …bozettes…
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* ''WebVideo/{{SandersSides}}'': Thomas ends each video with "Take it easy, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!"

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* ''WebVideo/{{SandersSides}}'': ''WebVideo/{{Sanders Sides}}'': Thomas ends each video with "Take it easy, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!"
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* ''WebOriginal/{{SandersSides}}'': Thomas ends each video with "Take it easy, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!"

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* ''WebOriginal/{{SandersSides}}'': ''WebVideo/{{SandersSides}}'': Thomas ends each video with "Take it easy, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!"
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* ''WebOriginal/{{SandersSides}}'': Thomas ends each video with "Take it easy, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!"
** [[LargeHam Roman]] started his [[InsistentTerminology aggressive bout of beat poetry]] with "Ladies, Lords, and nonbinary royalty!"
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* ''ComicBook/StarWarsDoctorAphra''. While holding an auction for the Rur Crystal, Aphra greets the gathering of academics, collectors and organised crime thugs thus:
-->"Ladies, Gentlemen, Droids, Ruffians, Intellectuals and...[[OnlyInItForTheMoney most of all, Rich People...]]"

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* In one version of ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'''s English theme song, Dhokla's verse is preceded by Samosa saying "Ladies and gentlesnacks! Meet my sweetest friend, Dhoklu!"

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* In one version of ''Animation/SimpleSamosa'''s English theme song, Dhokla's verse is preceded by Samosa saying "Ladies and gentlesnacks! Meet my sweetest friend, Dhoklu!"Dhoklu!" (The show takes place in a town populated by AnthropomorphicFood, hence "gentlesnacks".)

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