History Main / SpeakingUpForAnother

* ''Anime/PrincessTutu'': In "Swan Lake", Kraehe blames Ahiru for all of the pain and conflict now occurring due to her returning the shards of Mytho's heart to him, setting the story of The Prince and the Raven back into motion. Fakir, who would have once agreed with Kraehe, defends Tutu -- Mytho himself wants the shards of his heart back, and Fakir stands behind him and Tutu. And when Kraehe pressures Tutu to confess her love to Mytho in order to free him, which would make her vanish, Fakir steps in and tells her to TakeAThirdOption.

* ''Anime/PrincessTutu'': In "Swan Lake", when Kraehe blames Ahiru/Tutu for all of the pain and conflict now occurring due to her returning the shards of Mytho's heart to him, setting the story of ''The Prince and the Raven'' back into motion, she tries to get Fakir to agree with her. Fakir, while he used to be of the same mind as Kraehe, defends Tutu -- Mytho himself now wants the shards of his heart back, and Fakir stands behind him and Tutu. Soon after, when Kraehe tries to force Tutu to confess her love to Mytho in order to free him, which is supposed to cause Tutu to vanish into a speck of light as per ''The Prince and the Raven'', Fakir steps in and tells her to TakeAThirdOption.

--> '''Winchester:''' Colonel, the very notion of Pierce being a spy, let alone a sympathizer, is absurd. Pierce has a big mouth. He's always butting into other people's business, but that makes him obnoxious, not a spy.

If the person delivering the response is feeling particularly unforgiving, they may delve into BreakThemByTalking. It may involve a Somber backstory revelation.

If the person delivering the response is feeling particularly unforgiving, they may delve into BreakThemByTalking.

* ''WebVideo/HeadlessASleepyHollowStory'': Matilda gets pissed at Brom after he sabotaged Ichabod's trial out of jealousy, pointing out how he's [[ReformedBully just being a bully again]]. This leads to Brom's HeelRealization (done in the form of a ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' ShoutOut, where he realizes he's been more of a Biff than a Marty).

-->'''Red Guy:''' '''''I'M DEALING WITH IT!''''' (''throws another bottle at Yellow Guy, with the camera being knocked over alongside Yellow Guy'')

-->'''Red Guy:''' '''''I'M DEALING WITH IT!''''' (''throws another bottle at Yellow Guy, with the camera falling alongside Yellow Guy'')

* ''Series/{{MASH}}'': "[[Recap/MASHS11E9RunForTheMoney Run for the Money]]". Maj. Winchester hears several soldiers mocking and taunting a young man, Pvt. Palmer, for his stutter, calling him "dummy" and "idiot" and such. Winchester, with absolute venom in his voice, informs the others that if they say another unkind word to Palmer, he will put them all on report. Winchester has a private conversation with Palmer later, telling him that he's reviewed his record and found that he's quite intelligent, and cites several famous people who stuttered. And he even lends one of his treasured books to Palmer. [[spoiler:Winchester then returns to his tent to listen to a recorded letter from his beloved sister Honoria, whom we learn as we listen to the tapes also has a stutter.]]

-->-- '''Molly''': ''WesternAnimation/TheLastUnicorn''

->'''Molly:''' He plays the fool for Haggard, trying to divert him from wondering what you are. You do wrong to mock him.
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheLastUnicorn''

The subject of the offending remark is either not responding themselves, or the slight was spoken out of their presence, and they are unaware of it. However, someone else heard, and they're less than pleased by it. As such, they speak up for the maligned person, either pointing out the flaw in the the first person's arguments against them, or by pointing out the other person's good qualities which have been overlooked.

This can take the form of solid arguments against whatever accusations have been leveled, such as a charge of cowardice, or flat out turning the insults back on those who cast them with a sharp retort or a witty comeback.

Their reason for coming to another's defense will vary. They could be FireForgedFriends, or {{Love Interest}}s, they might have been the subject of such bullying or harassment in the past and are giving the support they wish they'd had, or maybe paying forward a kindness they themselves received in the past. Whatever the reason, expect them to be the final word on the subject.

To qualify as this trope, it must be the result of something negative or disparaging said about the person who is now being defended, or the direct result of witnessing physical bullying. Merely speaking about someone's good qualities or speaking ill of another person's enemies does not count.

Closely related to HelpingAnotherSaveFace, though in this case it is not about embarrassment as it is about someone's worth and dignity deserving respect.

It may overlap with TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, but a more kindly defender, could focus on building up the maligned person rather then tearing down the detractors.

* ''Manga/The100GirlfriendsWhoReallyReallyReallyReallyReallyLoveYou'': In Chapter 135, Rentarou confronts Shizuka's mother after she confiscated her daughter's phone. She believed that Rentarou was enabling her daughter by transcribing her books into a text to speech app, with Rentarou rebutting that forcefully trying to get Shizuka to talk like a normal person wouldn't get the desired results.

* ''Anime/ToLoveRu'': This is the prime reason that Rito Yuuki loves Haruna Sairenji. When they were younger, he found the class garden torn up and destroyed. He was inspecting the damage when other classmates found him there, and believed he was the one responsible. Everyone believed it was Rito, and was disparaging him. Except for Haruna, who said she believes him when he says he didn't do it, because she feels like he isn't the sort of person who would do something like that.

* ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober'': This exchange as regards Jack Ryan after he proposes his theory on Ramius's intention to defect.

* ''Film/Red2010'': Downplayed. Sarah is unused to the cloak and dagger world she's found herself in, and she has concerns about Marvin's sanity after Frank introduces her to the reclusive man.

* In the ''Series/{{Yellowjackets}}'': In the episode "[[Recap/YellowjacketsS2E4OldWounds Old Wounds]]" Lisa (a member of Lottie's "[[{{Cult}} intentional community]]") is driving with Natalie and stops to visit her mom Sybill and her pet fish, Gilly. The visit starts out OK, but Sybill is not happy to hear that [[NoMedicationForMe Lisa is off her medication]]. Eventually, Sybill tells Lisa that she is going to kill Gilly after she opens her veins and it starves to death. Natalie directs a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech at Sybill.

* ''Music/JesusChristSuperstar'': Judas is criticizing Mary Magdalene, saying that while she amuses, and he doesn't object to her [[HookerWithAHeartOfGold profession]], she doesn't fit in with Christ's teachings. [[note]]Many scholars believe that Mary Magdalene's reputation as prostitute are actually her being confused with another woman, oft referred to as "The Penitent Woman", though there is some debate as to whether the confusion was deliberate and malicious or not, but the common belief is what is presented in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.[[/note]] Jesus Himself is having none of it.

** In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1nlkcWefX0 Mara and the Multiverse Melee]], when [[LovableRogue Benny]] [[GadgeteerGenius Sharp]] is showing off the abilities of his new friend [[DemonOfHumanOrigin Mara]] by getting her to fight a {{Kaiju}} version of [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Swampert]]. While boasting about her SuperStrength, Benny confidently states that Mara's "so crazy tough, she makes [[TheBigGuy Heath]] look like [[TheSmartGuy Tayrun]]!" To his credit, Benny does realize that he sounds InnocentlyInsensitive, and apologizes to [[WebVideo/TayrunsAdventuresAndBeastChronicling Tayrun]] after saying this, and Tayrun thinks its ActuallyPrettyFunny, but [[ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend Kayla]] says, "Watch it, Benny! Tayrun's [[TookALevelInBadass gotten some upgrades since the last time you saw him fight]]!"

* ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney'': As a young boy, Phoenix was accused of stealing lunch money from his classmate Edgeworth. When the entire class ganged up on him demanding he confess to the deed, Edgeworth intervened to defend Phoenix, as did fellow classmate Larry Butz. Their actions, coupled with Edgeworth's later mysterious career choice as a criminal prosecutor, prompted Phoenix to pursue a career as a defense attorney in the hope of crossing path with Edgeworth and figuring out what had led him down the path he took.

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-> '''Molly:''' He plays the fool for Haggard, trying to divert him from wondering what you are. You do wrong to mock him.

--> '''Shizuru:''' [[AmbiguousSituation What happened]] was something that '''''I''''' did to ''her''. I will not allow you to insult Natsuki.

-->'''Fakir''': If you just vanish, then who is going to restore Mytho's heart to him? Haven't you wanted to see Mytho smile when he had gained back all of the pieces of his heart? You alone, and nobody else, could accept Princess Tutu's fate so smilingly. That's why you mustn't vanish. ''(draws sword)'' ''I'' will change this fate.

-->'''Shoichi''': [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Tra-?! Zenitsu-san was the one that defeated that demon that was giving you trouble, if he is trash then what does that make you?!]]

--> '''Shizuru:''' How dare you insult her--and me--by bartering for her as though she were a mere slave and I some slipshod slave trader? Does either of us look so mean in your estimation to be treated thusly? How dare you?

--> '''Molly:''' He plays the fool for Haggard, trying to divert him from wondering what you are. You do wrong to mock him.

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--> '''Admiral Josh Painter:''' You think he's crazy?
--> '''Captain Davenport:''' Certifiable. And no matter what his credentials, I don't care for him wearing the uniform.
--> '''Admiral Josh Painter:''' You see that ring on his finger? The Academy, Class of '72. A Marine.
--> '''Captain Davenport:''' You're kidding! How did you...
--> '''Admiral Josh Painter:''' Greer told me. Summer of his third year, he and his squad went down in a chopper accident in the Med. Bad - pilot, crew killed. That kid spent ten months in traction, another year learning to walk again. Did his fourth year from the hospital. Now it's up to you, Charlie, but you might consider cuttin' the kid a little slack.

--> '''Sarah Ross:''' [talking quietly about Marvin] Wow. This guy's insane.
--> '''Frank Moses:''' Well, he thought he was the subject of a secret government mind control project.
--> '''Marvin Boggs:''' [in another room, checking files] This'll take a minute.
--> '''Sarah Ross:''' Sure.
--> '''Frank Moses:''' As it turns out... he really was being given daily doses of LSD for 11 years.
--> '''Sarah Ross:''' Well, in that case, he looks great.
--> '''Frank Moses:''' Fantastic.

--> '''Benny''': ''(fed up)'' Man, base up, you blockheads!

-->'''Red Guy:''' What? Oh boo-hoo, here we go, now we're gonna start-

--> ''(Alice starts wheezing)''

-->'''Teddy''': Which is she is not your doormat, okay? She deserves to be treated with respect!
-->'''Hugo''': How dare you talk to me that way!

* ''Series/{{MASH}}'': "[[Recap/MASHS11E9RunForTheMoney Run for the Money]]". Maj. Winchester hears several soldiers mocking and taunting a young man, Pvt. Palmer, for his stutter, calling him "dummy" and "idiot" and such. Winchester, with absolute venom in his voice, informs the others that if they say another unkind word to Palmer, he will put them all on report. Winchester has a private conversation with Palmer later, telling him that he's reviewed his record and found that he's quite intelligent, and cites several famous people who stuttered. And he even lends one of his treasured books to Palmer. [[spoiler: Winchester then returns to his tent to listen to a recorded letter from his beloved sister Honoria, whom we learn as we listen to the tapes also has a stutter.]]

--> '''Dr. Kelso:''' ''(to J.D.)'' Your witness.

-->'''Natalie''': What the fuck is wrong with you that you can't let your daughter be happy? You say you're her mom, but you only care about you. You don't even see what you're saying and doing, how it's affecting her...

--> '''Jesus:''' Who are you to criticize her? Who are you to despise her? Leave her, leave her, let her be now. Leave her, leave her, she's with me now. If your slate is clean, then you can throw stones. If your slate is not, then leave her alone!

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--> '''Dr. Kelso:''' ''(to J.D.);; Your witness.

* ''Series/{{Scrubs}}'': Played for laughs twice over in one scene. Dr. Kelso tells the others that what's best for the hospital and the patients is often one and the same thing, but Dr. Cox will disagree with it just because Kelso said it. J.D. speaks up, defending Cox, saying he doesn't believe it's the case. However, Kelso proves his point very quickly by making several claims, such as the coffee is great today, which Cox immediately refutes. The clincher is when Kelso rightfully calls Doug Murphy "an incompetent suck-up." Cox immediately comes to Doug's defense, " No, Bob. In fact, he's one of the finest young doctors I've ever had the good fortune of working with."
--> '''Dr. Kelso:''' (to J.D.) Your witness.