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* In ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'', one of Luigi's comments while inspecting one of the rooms is to remark that [[ExtremelyDustyHome this house would never pass]] the white glove test.

* In ''Anime/FullMetalPanicFumoffu'', Commander Mardukas performs the test on a windowsill in Sousuke's classroom while touring the school in preparation for Tessa's visit. Criticizing Sousuke's cleaning at school (and later at home) is just another aspect of his OverprotectiveDad tendencies.

* ''Series/{{MASH}}'': In an episode of "[[Recap/MashS11E1HeyLookMeOver Hey, Look Me Over]]", Margaret sweats out the inspection of an HQ nurse, whose favorite test is a white-glove test of the ''top'' of the OR door.

* In an episode of the short-lived ''Series/PrivateBenjamin'' TV series (based on the [[Film/PrivateBenjamin 1981 Goldie Hawn movie]]), [[CynicalMentor Captain Lewis]] conducts an unannounced white glove test on the company barracks [[ForegoneConclusion with a pre-dirtied glove]].

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* On ''Manga/HayateTheCombatButler'''s first day, he does this so well (to a window ledge, but same principle) that the maid says (at least in the sub) "Very thorough in the smallest places."
* In ''Anime/FullMetalPanicFumoffu'', Commander Mardukas performs the test on a windowsill in Sousuke's classroom while touring the school in preparation for Tessa's visit. Criticizing Sousuke's cleaning at school (and later at home) is just another aspect of his OverprotectiveDad tendencies.

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* ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'': Admiral Kirk does it in engineering during his inspection of the ''Enterprise''.

* ''Film/TheAmazingBulk'': General Darwin is introduced doing this in his office.
-->'''General Darwin:''' [[MemeticMutation I hate dust!]] I don't want it building up in my house!

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* Creator/RoaldDahl wrote about a prefect at his BoardingSchoolOfHorrors who would do this after having his [[ButtMonkey fags]] clean his study.

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* '' Navy [=SEALs=]: BUDS Class 234'', a documentary on basic training for U.S. Navy SEALS. In one episode the instructors perform an inspection of the candidates' rooms, including a white glove test on the room's furnishings to see if they're clean.
* In ''Series/UpstairsDownstairs'', Rose the head house and parlour maid does this to see if the new girl Sarah has done passably or not.
* ''Series/KeepingUpAppearances'': Hyacinth Bucket ([[InsistentTerminology pronounced "bouquet"]]) does this on occasion. She's [[NeatFreak rarely impressed]].
* In an episode of ''Series/HannahMontana'', Jackson, disguised as a health inspector in an attempt to get his Mamaw to quit as school lunchlady, tries this. It fails spectaculary (He even despairs "They're cleaner then when I put them on!"

* In an episode of the short-lived ''Private Benjamin'' TV series (based on the [[Film/PrivateBenjamin 1981 Goldie Hawn movie]]), [[CynicalMentor Captain Lewis]] conducts an unannounced white glove test on the company barracks [[ForegoneConclusion with a pre-dirtied glove]].
* In an episode of ''[[Recap/MashS11E1HeyLookMeOver M*A*S*H]]'', Margaret sweats out the inspection of an HQ nurse, whose favorite test is a white-glove test of the ''top'' of the OR door.

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* In the [[WesternAnimation/StrawberryShortcake "Bitch Pudding"]] short of ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', the titular [[UnfortunateNames Bitch Pudding]] suddenly barges into a Strawberry Shortcake's house, runs a finger across a counter while walking to the fridge to bum a can of soda, and scoffs at the result.
* ''WesternAnimation/PrivateSnafu'': The battleship in "Seaman Tarfu in the Navy" has an automatic deck swabbing machine, which is then followed by an automated whited glove checking the cleanliness of the deck.

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%% * ''Film/MaryPoppins'': "Well, it's not exactly Buckingham Palace. Still, it's clean."

* ''Series/KeepingUpAppearances'': Hyacinth Bucket ([[InsistentTerminology pronounced]] [[ItIsPronouncedTropay "bouquet"]]) does this on occasion. She's [[NeatFreak rarely impressed]].

* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration,'' "Ensigns of Command." The Sheliak are hailing the ''Enterprise'', but Picard makes them wait by going over to the dedication plaque and performing a gesture signalling this trope. This confuses Worf but amuses Riker. Remember that the ''Enterprise'' is a contained environment and dust is unlikely to ''ever'' settle on the dedication plaque unless things have gone horribly wrong. See this in action [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILbLGNDqUxA&t=1m45s here]].

* ''Film/MaryPoppins'': "Well, it's not exactly Buckingham Palace. Still, it's clean."

* ''Disney/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs'': Grumpy does this when the dwarfs arrive home and are surprised to find their cottage clean.

* In an episode of the short-lived ''Private Benjamin'' TV series (based on the 1981 Goldie Hawn movie), [[CynicalMentor Captain Lewis]] conducts an unannounced white glove test on the company barracks [[ForegoneConclusion with a pre-dirtied glove]].

* Part of the ritual for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery is the Relief Commander (who do wear white gloves) ostentatiously checking every part the incoming Guard's rifle.

* ''WesternAnimation/WesternAnimation/PrivateSnafu'': The battleship in "Seaman Tarfu in the Navy" has an automatic deck swabbing machine, which is then followed by an automated whited glove checking the cleanliness of the deck.

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* Hyacinth Bucket ([[InsistentTerminology pronounced]] [[ItIsPronouncedTropay "bouquet"]]) from ''Series/KeepingUpAppearances'' does this on occasion. She's [[NeatFreak rarely impressed]].

* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration,'' "Ensigns of Command." The Sheliak are hailing the ''Enterprise'', but Picard makes them wait by going over to the dedication plaque and performing the WhiteGloveTest gesture. This confuses Worf but amuses Riker. Remember that the ''Enterprise'' is a contained environment and dust is unlikely to ''ever'' settle on the dedication plaque unless things have gone horribly wrong. See this in action [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILbLGNDqUxA&t=1m45s here]].

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* Part of the ritual for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery is the Relief Commander (who do wear white gloves) ostentatiously checking every part the incoming Guard's rifle.

* Hyacinth Bucket ([[InsistentTerminology pronounced]] [[ItIsPronouncedTropay "bouquet"]]) from ''KeepingUpAppearances'' does this on occasion. She's [[NeatFreak rarely impressed]].

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* In ''UpstairsDownstairs'', Rose the head house and parlour maid does this to see if the new girl Sarah has done passably or not.

* In an episode of ''HannahMontana'', Jackson, disguised as a health inspector in an attempt to get his Mamaw to quit as school lunchlady, tries this. It fails spectaculary (He even despairs "They're cleaner then when I put them on!"

* In ''LuigisMansion'', one of Luigi's comments while inspecting one of the rooms is to remark that [[ExtremelyDustyHome this house would never pass]] the white glove test.

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