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* {{Discworld}} has the troll retrophrenologist truthfully informing his client "This won't hurt [[ExactWords a bit]]" as he readies the mallet. (Phrenology being the pseudo-science based on determining a person's mental state and personality by measuring the skull and variations thereof. Retrophrenology "works" by introducing ''new'' variations to the skull to modify said mental state and personality...)

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* TheRemake of ''TheDayTheEarthStoodStill'': Klaatu says "the pain will only be momentary."

-->'''Ryoko''': I won't hurt you... Too much!

* ''{{Robots}}''. After Rodney is assembled, an extra piece is found.

* ''{{Film/Casper}}''

* Variation in ''MonstersVsAliens'':

* In ''[[EndersGame Ender's Game]]'', Ender is told "it won't hurt a bit" to have his monitor taken out, but Ender knows that adults say that when it ''is'' going to hurt.

* There's a sequence in ''{{Unwind}}'' where a WalkingTransplant on the operating table is notified that he may feel something in his feet, but not to worry. Then, a little later, he's told that he may feel something in his legs. This proceeds [[{{BodyHorror}} far longer than you might expect]].

* ''{{Series/Farscape}}'' "Coup by Clam". The crew of Moya are being examined by a doctor for SpaceMadness.

-->“Now, be a good girl and hold still. This will only hurt a lot.”

* The ''StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' episode "The Deadly Years" has three examples while the Enterprise medical staff is trying to figure out why Chekov was not affected by the RapidAging effect that struck the rest of the landing party.

* ''StarTrekTheAnimatedSeries'' episode "The Pirates of Orion"

* ''StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "Similitude"

* ''{{Farscape}}'' "Coup by Clam". The crew of Moya are being examined by a doctor for SpaceMadness.

* ''BuffyTheVampireSlayer''. Spike to Buffy in their very first fight in "School Hard". Spike boasts that the last Slayer he killed begged for her life, but...

* ''{{Angel}}''. A villain is about to forcibly remove Cordelia's eyes.

* ''{{House}}'' episode "The Itch".

* The ''StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' episode "The Deadly Years" has three examples.

** (Dr. [=McCoy=] is trying to figure out why Chekov was not affected by the RapidAging effect that struck the rest of the landing party):

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* ''StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' episode "The Deadly Years".
** Subverted. When Dr. [=McCoy=] tells Nurse Chapel to prepare Ensign Chekov for another physical, she tells Chekov "This won't hurt...much."

* ''StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' episode "The Deadly Years" (Dr. [=McCoy=] is trying to figure out why Chekov was not affected by the RapidAging effect that struck the rest of the landing party):

-->'''Buffy:''' No, Spike. It's gonna hurt a lot."
** A line cut from "Innocence" had Angelus saying, "It won't hurt a bit...after the first hour."

-->'''D'Argo:''' ''(later)'' If you'd held your scream off one more microt I would have won the pool.

-->''(The doctor turns on his MindProbe, causing John to shriek in agony)''

-->'''John: Hey look I know you guys lie and all, but th-this is not gonna hurt too bad is it?

-->D'Argo:''' ''(later)'' If you'd held your scream off one more microt I would have won the pool.

* ''D. Gray-man'' (anime) subverts this with Komui telling Allen, "When I get done with you, you'll be good as new. Though I must warn you, this will be traumatic."

This is often done by doctors or friends of the victim who genuinely mean well, and are just trying to help them. However, it can also be used as a sarcastic [[PreMortemOneLiner PreMortem]]/PreAssKickingOneLiner by someone who is about to inflict a lot of ''deliberate'' pain on their victim.

Another common variant is "This may hurt a little." This variation tends to be popular with {{Mad Scientist}}s.

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StockPhrase uttered by a character who is about to do something potentially nasty to someone. They tell their victim that what they are about to do won't hurt at all. This often turns out to be [[BlatantLies a blatant lie]].

This is often done by doctors or friends of the victim who genuinely mean well, and are just trying to help them. However, it can also be used as a sarcastic [[PreMortemOneLiner PreMortem/]]PreAssKickingOneLiner by someone who is about to inflict a lot of ''deliberate'' pain on their victim.

Another common variant is [[{{Understatement}} "This may hurt a little."]] This variation tends to be popular with {{Mad Scientist}}s .


Often used to set up FalseReassurance.

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* ''TenchiMuyo'':
-->'''Ryoko''': I won't hurt you... Too much!

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* TheRemake of ''TheDayTheEarthStoodStill'': Klaatu says "the pain will only be momentary."
* The 2010 ''ANightmareOnElmStreet'' reboot: "This won't hurt one... little... bit..."
* ''{{Robots}}''. After Rodney is assembled, an extra piece is found.
-->'''Mr. Copperbottom''': [chuckles] We did want a boy, right? [He takes the piece and a hammer] This won't hurt a bit, son. [He hammers the piece in, Rodney cries]
* ''{{Film/Casper}}''
-->'''Carrigan Crittenden''': [stalking after Dibs, carrying a huge battle axe] Damn it, Dibs! This won't hurt a bit!
* ''BeingThere''
-->'''Doctor Allenby''': This won't hurt a bit. [Sticks Chance with a needle]
-->'''Chance the Gardener''': It did hurt.
* ''ChillFactor'': An assassin tells one of the protagonists, as she is about to execute him: "Don't worry, I'm a professional, this won't hurt a bit.
** Given an IronicEcho a short while later after he ends up gaining the upper hand: "I'm an amateur, this is going to hurt like hell."
* Variation in ''MonstersVsAliens'':
-->'''Dr. Cockroach:''' Now, you might feel a slight pinch in the brain. [[EvilLaugh Mwahaha...]] Sorry.


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* In ''[[EndersGame Ender's Game]]'', Ender is told "it won't hurt a bit" to have his monitor taken out, but Ender knows that adults say that when it ''is'' going to hurt.
* {{Discworld}} has the troll retrophrenologist truthfully informing his client "This won't hurt a bit" as he readies the mallet. (Phrenology being the pseudo-science based on determining a person's mental state and personality by measuring the skull and variations thereof. Retrophrenology "works" by introducing ''new'' variations to the skull to modify said mental state and personality...)

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* ''{{House}}'' episode "The Itch".
-->'''Dr. Gregory House''': You won't feel a thing... Except this excruciating pain.
* ''OneTreeHill'' episode "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight"
-->'''Doctor''': Don't worry, you won't feel a thing.
-->'''Dan Scott''': So tell me Doc, how many heart transplants have you done?
-->'''Doctor''': [Takes electric saw from nurse and turns it on]
** Luckily for Dan, it turns out to be a nightmare.
* ''StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "Similitude"
-->'''Captain Archer''': Dr. Phlox is going to have to perform an operation.
-->'''Sim Trip at 8''': Will it hurt?
-->'''Dr. Phlox''': Not at all. You won't feel a thing.
-->'''Sim Trip at 8''': Doctors always say that.
* ''LawAndOrderCriminalIntent'' episode "Death Roe"
-->'''Beatrice Mailer''': This won't hurt a bit. [Holding her father's bleeding hand, she squeezes lemon juice onto an open knife cut as he silently flinches] Remember the first time you told me that?
* ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'' episode "Attack of the Giant Leeches"
-->'''Dr. Forrester''': Now this leech [snip] when applied to the neck or head area, will suck any desire to smoke out of Frank.
-->'''Frank''': [loudly protests]
-->'''Dr. Forrester''': But this won't hurt a bit.
* ''{{Seinfeld}}'', "The Glasses", has a subversion:
-->'''Elaine:''' It's not going to hurt a lot, is it?
-->'''Doctor:''' Yes, very much.

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* From ''{{Bionicle}}'':
-->'''Brutaka''': But if you want people to believe you caught this dangerous criminal, [[MakeItLookLikeaStruggle you will need to look like you've been in a fight]]. A light [[TapOnTheHead tap to your head]] would do the trick, perhaps. My colleague, Vezon, can handle it -- you won't feel a thing.
-->'''Vezon''': [[AxeCrazy Ever Again]].


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* The ''BatmanBeyond'' episode "''Meltdown''":
-->'''Mr. Freeze:''' [[PreMortemOneLiner You may]] [[IronicEcho feel some]] [[{{Understatement}} momentary discomfort]]
* ''TheSimpsons'' "The Springfield Files"
-->'''Dr. Nick Riviera''': Don't worry. You won't feel a thing [exhibits a swirling mechanical device]...till I jam this down your throat!
* ''ThePenguinsOfMadagascar:'', "Roger Dodger":
-->'''Roger:''' A mind-switching machine. Is this gonna hurt?
-->'''Kowalski:''' Just a slight pinch, followed by the brief sensation of a thousand suns exploding in your skull.
* ''StarTrekTheAnimatedSeries'' episode "The Pirates of Orion"
-->'''Dr. [=McCoy=]''': [about to give an injection] This won't hurt a bit, Spock.
-->'''Mr. Spock''': An unnecessary assurance, doctor, in addition to being untrue.
-->'''Dr. [=McCoy=]''': That's the last time I waste my bedside manner on a Vulcan.
* Subversion in ''TheSpongeBobSquarePantsMovie'':
-->'''Dennis:''' Don't worry, this'll only hurt a lot!