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* ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEEDDestiny'' has a version of this that is both extreme and [[IdiotBall stupid]]. The [[TheFederation the Earth Alliance's]] enhanced soldiers each possess a "block word" that's ''supposed'' to render them docile. What it ''actually'' does, however, is [[TheBerserker drive them completely nuts]]. To make matters worse, the two block words we hear are common words that one is very likely to hear on a daily basis: "die" for Stella and "mother" for Auel. In fact, the one time we see Auel subjected to his block word, he blurts out "Mother's gonna die!", which in turn sets Stella off and makes the situation that much worse.

Compare SafeSaneAndConsensual. Contrast TrustPassword.

* A Literature/HarryPotter song-fic for Rihanna's S&M, were the safe word, and title, was Skittles.
* In the ComicBook/IronMan fanfic, A Kink in the Armor, Tony and Pepper use 'board meeting' as a safe word.

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* In the third ''WesternAnimation/IceAge'' film, Manny and Ellie choose "Peaches" as the code word for if Ellie goes into labor while they're down in the world of the dinosaurs (which she does, though she and the baby are ultimately safe). They end up naming their baby (who turns out to be a girl) "Peaches," so it turns into a MeaningfulName.

** Many instructors teach "tapping out" in a way that tapping your partner is your first priority,if you can't reach your partner you have to either tap yourself or the ground. This is extremely important if you're working on anything that has to do with the neck, especially if you're unable to speak or breath.

* It is possible for actors and actresses to be given Safe Words during scenes, where their character is meant to be in danger and/or pain (e.g. drawn-out death scenes in the Film/{{Final Destination}} franchise) for when they themselves are experiencing real pain, as simply screaming things like "Stop!" or "Help!" could easily be misconstrued as adlibbing, which they have been most likely told to do in these scenes.I

* ''Videogame/SaintsRowTheThird'' has a brothel named Safe Word, a club for those with BDSM tastes. Kinzie mentions hers is ''teacup'' and she is quickly spirited away before she can reveal more [[{{Squick}} squicky]] bits of information. In ''VideoGame/SaintsRowIV'', a recreated AI [[HeelFaceTurn Tanya]] tells Kinzie she'd make a good addition to her brothel, Kinzie quickly cries out "[[CallBack Teacup!]]"
* A Sidequest in ''Videogame/{{Dishonored}}'' involves messing with an art dealer strapped into an electric chair, using it for masochistic play. His safe word? "[[{{Irony}} Retribution.]]" Corvo can choose to [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential ignore it]] and shock him until he passes out.

* In ''Videogame/DragonAgeInquisition'', when romancing The Iron Bull he sets up a few ground rules due to the dom/sub dynamic present in the bedroom and the [[ManOfSteelWomanOfKleenex massive size differences between you two]], one of which is using "Katoh" as your safeword. Later on, he can even talk about what he thinks the other companions might use as their own safewords. [[JustifiedTrope He also gives a very good reason why certain safe words are better than others and why it should be something you would never say otherwise]], [[ShownTheirWork as it can be said by accident and cause confusion for your partner.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has a non-sexual version in "Large Marge", where [[ContinuityNod Bart's old elephant Stampy]] will flop on his side and become docile when he hears the word "Mugumbo". He uses this as part of a plan to restore Krusty's reputation, but he forgets the word at the key moment and doesn't remember it until [[ItMakesSenseInContext Marge flashes her surgically-enhanced breasts at a trade show audience]], causing him to cry out "Check out those mugumbos!"

%%Please note that: No sexual or sexualized Real Life Examples Please. Non-sexual examples are okay.

* It is possible for actors and actresses to be given Safe Words during scenes, where their character is meant to be in danger and/or pain (e.g. drawn-out death scenes in the Film/{{Final Destination}} franchise) for when they themselves are experiencing real pain, as simply screaming things like "Stop!" or "Help!" could easily be misconstrued as adlibbing, which they have been most likely told to do in these scenes.

* Another Harry Potter fanfic, called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7094555/1/ Roll Out The Red Carpet]]'', plays with this trope; When Ron and Hermione role-play, they use the phrase "Jam Jar" as a sign to stop (as they acknowledge that, when playing particular roles, "stop" and "no" might just be them acting). They almost get into trouble [[spoiler:when, upon almost getting caught in Hermione's office, Ron doesn't stop what he's doing because she didn't say jam jar and he thought she liked it]], and it leads to a moment later on when [[spoiler:Ron uses the safe word to make sure that Hermione's okay with what they're doing, and to check that he's not hurting her too much.]]

* In a ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' fanfic called ''My Little Slave'' [[spoiler: [[TooKinkyToTorture Fluttershy]] is involved in a lengthy rape-dungeon roleplay which she eventually brings to an end in Chapter 29 - as she thinks it's going to get Twilight and Applejack hurt - giving the safe-word, "Butterflies", at least 19 times.]].

* In the third ''WesternAnimation/IceAge''-film, Manny and Ellie choose "Peaches" as the code word for if Ellie goes into labor while their down in the world of the dinosaurs (which she does, though she and the baby are ultimately safe). They end up naming their baby (who turns out to be a girl) "Peaches," so it turns into a MeaningfulName.

* Another Harry Potter fanfic, called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7094555/1/ Roll Out The Red Carpet]]'', plays with this trope; When Ron and Hermione role-play, they use the phrase "Jam Jar" as a sign to stop (as they acknowledge that, when playing particular roles, "stop" and "no" might just be them acting). They almost get into trouble [[spoiler:when, upon almost getting caught in Hermione's office, Ron doesn't stop what he's doing because she didn't say jam jar and he thought she liked it]], and it leads to a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming later on when [[spoiler:Ron uses the safe word to make sure that Hermione's okay with what they're doing, and to check that he's not hurting her too much.]]

* In the {{Ironman}} fanfic, A Kink in the Armor, Tony and Pepper use 'board meeting' as a safe word.

* ''Literature/ThePatchworkGirl''. The protagonist (who is from a FreeLoveFuture Earth) is about to have sex with a FairCop from Luna, who's mores are still sexually conservative. Knowing that she's nervous, he gives her a safeword which she can use to make him stop at any time: halogens. And then he quips that she has to list them.

* In the pre-fight banter cutscenes in ''VideoGame/Injustice2'', when an opponent makes a particularly vicious or {{Innuendo}}-laden threat to DeadpanSnarker Green Arrow, he may reply with, "My safeword is 'Arrow Cave'."

* In the pre-fight banter cutscenes in ''VideoGame/Injustice2'', when an opponent makes a particularly vicious or {{Inuendo}}-laden threat to DeadpanSnarker Green Arrow, he may reply with, "My safeword is 'Arrow Cave'."

* ''Videogame/SaintsRowTheThird'' has a brothel named Safe Word, a club for those with BDSM tastes. Kinzie mentions hers is ''teacup'' and she is quickly spirited away before she can reveal more [[{{Squick}} squicky]] bits of information.
** In ''VideoGame/SaintsRowIV'', a recreated AI [[HeelFaceTurn Tanya]] tells Kinzie she'd make a good addition to her brothel, Kinzie quickly cries out "[[CallBack Teacup!]]"

* In ''Videogame/DragonAgeInquisition'', when romancing The Iron Bull he sets up a few ground rules due to the dom/sub dynamic present in the bedroom and the [[ManOfSteelWomanOfKleenex massive size differences between you two]], one of which is using "Katoh" as your safeword. Later on, he can even talk about what he thinks the other companions might use as their own safewords.
** [[JustifiedTrope He also gives a very good reason why certain safe words are better than others and why it should be something you would never say otherwise]], [[ShownTheirWork as it can be said by accident and cause confusion for your partner.]]
* Mockingly referenced in ''VideoGame/{{Payday2}}'' with one of the taunts from the Cloaker enemy when he gives you a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown being:
--> '''Cloaker''': "Alright, the safe word is PoliceBrutality."

-->'''Nadine:'''What are you on about?

* Used in [[http://www.unshelved.com/2007-10-13 this]] ''Webcomic/{{Unshelved}}'' strip (involving yoga).
* The BDSM webcomic ''{{Webcomic/Sunstone}}'' is named for Ally's safeword, which both of her subs Lisa and Anne use when they're with her. Alan's safeword, which Anne uses, is a three-note hum that can be used through a gag, though Marion's safeword with Alan was shown to be "mercy."
* ''Webcomic/{{xkcd}}'' teaches us chemists have the [[http://xkcd.com/1039/ worst safewords]].

* ''Webcomic/CyanideAndHappiness'' [[http://explosm.net/comics/3785/ gives us]] what might be the most ill-chosen safeword ever.

* In ''WhiteCollar'', Neal has to go undercover with minimal surveillance (GPS and audio) to determine whether his target has some stolen bonds. His code for the FBI to move in is "long flight".

* Used in [[http://www.unshelved.com/2007-10-13 this]] ''{{Unshelved}}'' strip (involving yoga).

* Subverted in one SomethingPositive strip, where dominatrix Candy comments on a heartwarming moment and her client says "How sweet!" Then...