Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 98 (click to see context) from:
* ''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/19341/alicorn Alicorn]]'': Rainbow's parentage is kept under wraps by the throne, but the fact that she exists and is an alicorn is public knowledge. A physician points out that it's not very hard to make the educated guess that the young alicorn who was born during Luna's exile, and who carries a StrongFamilyResemblance to Celestia, might be Celestia's daughter.
to:
* ''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/19341/alicorn Alicorn]]'': ''Fanfic/{{Alicorn}}'': Rainbow's parentage is kept under wraps by the throne, but the fact that she exists and is an alicorn is public knowledge. A physician points out that it's not very hard to make the educated guess that the young alicorn who was born during Luna's exile, and who carries a StrongFamilyResemblance to Celestia, might be Celestia's daughter.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/19341/alicorn Alicorn]]'': Rainbow's parentage is kept under wraps by the throne, but the fact that she exists and is an alicorn is public knowledge. A physician points out that it's not very hard to make the educated guess that the young alicorn who was born during Luna's exile, and who carries a StrongFamilyResemblance to Celestia, might be Celestia's daughter.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 117 (click to see context) from:
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}']]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 117 (click to see context) from:
[[AC:''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'']]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Literature/TheHungerGames'']]
* PlayedWith in ''Fanfic/ThePartsWePlay''; nobody was especially bothered about hiding the parentage of Katniss' baby before the Games, so several were aware that Gale was the father. However, after Peeta reveals his own feelings for her, most people inside the Capitol automatically assume that ''Peeta'' was the other parent. Eventually, [[spoiler:Snow reveals that he knows that's not the case due to a DNA test, but accepts that Peeta is aware of this and is willing to die for Katness anyway]].
* PlayedWith in ''Fanfic/ThePartsWePlay''; nobody was especially bothered about hiding the parentage of Katniss' baby before the Games, so several were aware that Gale was the father. However, after Peeta reveals his own feelings for her, most people inside the Capitol automatically assume that ''Peeta'' was the other parent. Eventually, [[spoiler:Snow reveals that he knows that's not the case due to a DNA test, but accepts that Peeta is aware of this and is willing to die for Katness anyway]].
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'']]
* ''Fanfic/TheBoyWithoutAFairy'': While the existence of the Kokiri Sword is supposed to be a secret, Link was the only one who didn't know about it, or that Mido had it hidden inside a crate.
* ''Fanfic/TheBoyWithoutAFairy'': While the existence of the Kokiri Sword is supposed to be a secret, Link was the only one who didn't know about it, or that Mido had it hidden inside a crate.
Added DiffLines:
* In ''Fanfic/IzukuMidoriyaTheRabbit'', it's well known that Hawks is little more than a puppet for the Hero Commission; due to their political power, however, nobody is willing to publicly call him out on it.
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/LuckyCharm'': [[spoiler:Tenten]] has been trying to keep the fact that she's a lesbian hidden, only for Naruto to eventually break it to her that the whole school has known since her freshman year.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* ''Fanfic/GreatGrandUncleSchimmelhornsToolbox'': The concept of "secret identities" is presented here as more of a pretty fiction that most organizations, criminal and legal alike, maintain in order to avoid unnecessary conflict, as it's very easy to figure out any given cape's civilian identity with just a bit of digging.
Changed line(s) 77,78 (click to see context) from:
* ''Fanfic/TheKarmaOfLies'': Thanks to Alya's LooseLips, the whole class knows about Marinette's crush on Adrien. Including Adrien; though he [[SelectiveObliviousness acts unaware]], he's all too eager to confess that he knows after she's [[TheUnmasking publicly revealed as Ladybug]], expecting her to swoon into his arms. Too bad for him that she's already realized she was LovingAShadow by that point, resulting in a UnrequitedLoveSwitcharoo.
to:
* ''Fanfic/TheKarmaOfLies'': Thanks to Alya's LooseLips, the whole class knows about Marinette's crush on Adrien. Including Adrien; though he [[SelectiveObliviousness acts unaware]], he's all too eager to confess that he knows after she's [[TheUnmasking publicly revealed as Ladybug]], expecting her to swoon into his arms. Too bad for him that she's already realized she was LovingAShadow by that point, resulting in a UnrequitedLoveSwitcharoo.
UnrequitedLoveSwitcheroo.
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/ConversationsWithACryptid'': While many reporters recognize that Endeavour shows signs of having arranged a quirk marriage, nobody is willing to broach the matter, knowing that they'd just be risking censorship and being slapped with lawsuits if they speak out against him.
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/{{Dekugate}}'':
** This is {{ZigZagg|ingTrope}}ed when it comes to the matter of [[RelatedInTheAdaptation Izuku's lineage]]. While the public knew that All Might had gotten together with Parakeet and had a child, said child's identity was kept hidden until Izuku entered Yuuei. Even among his classmates, some (like Shouto and Tenya) were aware that one of their peers was the child of All Might, while others weren't aware until later in their first year.
** For a darker twist on this, the {{Conspiracy Theorist}}s that make up the titular community firmly believe that everyone involved in the Pro Hero industry is in on the supposed conspiracy surrounding Izuku's existence. This includes his classmates; as far as the Dekugaters are concerned, either they're "leeches" trying to piggyback off the Hero Commission's prized pig, "idiots" who are too stupid to see the truth, or "true heroes" who share the Dekugaters' outrage [[FeelingOppressedByTheirExistence by his existence]].
** This is {{ZigZagg|ingTrope}}ed when it comes to the matter of [[RelatedInTheAdaptation Izuku's lineage]]. While the public knew that All Might had gotten together with Parakeet and had a child, said child's identity was kept hidden until Izuku entered Yuuei. Even among his classmates, some (like Shouto and Tenya) were aware that one of their peers was the child of All Might, while others weren't aware until later in their first year.
** For a darker twist on this, the {{Conspiracy Theorist}}s that make up the titular community firmly believe that everyone involved in the Pro Hero industry is in on the supposed conspiracy surrounding Izuku's existence. This includes his classmates; as far as the Dekugaters are concerned, either they're "leeches" trying to piggyback off the Hero Commission's prized pig, "idiots" who are too stupid to see the truth, or "true heroes" who share the Dekugaters' outrage [[FeelingOppressedByTheirExistence by his existence]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurnByMyHandIllReigniteThem'': As the Magical Boy "Deku" becomes more and more famous and the authorities struggle to figure out his SecretIdentity, practically everyone who knows Izuku realizes that it's him. The only thing keeping his identity hidden is how everybody around him is willing to keep their mouths shut and protect him. (Aside from Bakugou, who's just straight up in denial due to his InferioritySuperiorityComplex.) Eventually, Kero gives up on any semblance of keeping his presence hidden and starts hanging out on Izuku's shoulder.
Changed line(s) 30,31 (click to see context) from:
* ''Fanfic/VowOfTheKing'': Ichigo mentally lampshades how he and Nemu's relationship is practically out in the open despite everyone else being unaware about the supernatural
to:
* ''Fanfic/VowOfTheKing'': Ichigo mentally lampshades how he and Nemu's relationship is practically out in the open despite everyone else being unaware about the supernatural
supernatural.
[[AC:''Franchise/CodeGeass'']]
* In ''Fanfic/AColdCalculus'', most Britannian and Japanese officials are well aware that Kallen is secretly the Red Knight, as well as the one who killed Clovis. But since she has the backing of Princess Euphemia li Britannia, nobody is willing to directly address the matter.
[[AC:''Franchise/CodeGeass'']]
* In ''Fanfic/AColdCalculus'', most Britannian and Japanese officials are well aware that Kallen is secretly the Red Knight, as well as the one who killed Clovis. But since she has the backing of Princess Euphemia li Britannia, nobody is willing to directly address the matter.
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Franchise/HowToTrainYourDragon'']]
* ''Fanfic/AThingOfVikings'':
** Nearly everyone in Berk was aware that Hiccup and Astrid were having sex months before they actually got married. Nobody made any issue out of it out of respect for the pair and their privacy.
** Along similar lines, the fact that [[spoiler:Tuffnut and Mor]] are having sex during their courtship is only technically a secret in that people are looking the other way. This doesn't stop several characters from openly discussing the matter.
* ''Fanfic/AThingOfVikings'':
** Nearly everyone in Berk was aware that Hiccup and Astrid were having sex months before they actually got married. Nobody made any issue out of it out of respect for the pair and their privacy.
** Along similar lines, the fact that [[spoiler:Tuffnut and Mor]] are having sex during their courtship is only technically a secret in that people are looking the other way. This doesn't stop several characters from openly discussing the matter.
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Persona}}'']]
* In ''Fanfic/BreakingAllTheThings'', Morgana becomes a very poorly-kept "secret" among the members of Akira's social circle.
* In ''Fanfic/BreakingAllTheThings'', Morgana becomes a very poorly-kept "secret" among the members of Akira's social circle.
Added DiffLines:
* In ''Fanfic/BugsInTheSystem'', Taylor suspects that most of the students at Arcadia have figured out who the Wards attending their school are, but are simply staying out of it and not saying anything. Ironically, the Wards themselves appear to be oblivious to this.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'']]
* ''Fanfic/TheKarmaOfLies'': Thanks to Alya's LooseLips, the whole class knows about Marinette's crush on Adrien. Including Adrien; though he [[SelectiveObliviousness acts unaware]], he's all too eager to confess that he knows after she's [[TheUnmasking publicly revealed as Ladybug]], expecting her to swoon into his arms. Too bad for him that she's already realized she was LovingAShadow by that point, resulting in a UnrequitedLoveSwitcharoo.
* ''Fanfic/TheKarmaOfLies'': Thanks to Alya's LooseLips, the whole class knows about Marinette's crush on Adrien. Including Adrien; though he [[SelectiveObliviousness acts unaware]], he's all too eager to confess that he knows after she's [[TheUnmasking publicly revealed as Ladybug]], expecting her to swoon into his arms. Too bad for him that she's already realized she was LovingAShadow by that point, resulting in a UnrequitedLoveSwitcharoo.
Changed line(s) 70 (click to see context) from:
to:
* ''Fanfic/TheScorpionJar'': After his plans come to fruition, Izuku makes no effort to hide how he was the one who organized the exposure of all his bullies and the downfall of [[SuckySchool Aldera]].
* ''Fanfic/TogaHimikosGuideToTimeTravel'': While Himiko attends U.A. under the name "Naomasa Himiko", Principal Nezu has ensured that the whole staff is secretly aware that she's the runaway and potential Villain ''Toga'' Himiko, as he saw straight through her act. Fortunately, he's invested in teaching her that Pro Heroes are fully capable of ''being'' heroic and trustworthy in order to sway her from any darker paths.
* ''Fanfic/TogaHimikosGuideToTimeTravel'': While Himiko attends U.A. under the name "Naomasa Himiko", Principal Nezu has ensured that the whole staff is secretly aware that she's the runaway and potential Villain ''Toga'' Himiko, as he saw straight through her act. Fortunately, he's invested in teaching her that Pro Heroes are fully capable of ''being'' heroic and trustworthy in order to sway her from any darker paths.
Added DiffLines:
* {{Discussed|Trope}} in ''Fanfic/TheKakashiWay''. Once Sasuke and Sakura are informed that their teammate Naruto has [[SealedInsideAPersonShapedCan the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside of him]], they immediately realize that this was why he was [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer treated so harshly by most of the adults]]. Both then question just how Hiruzen defined "secrecy", given how widespread the knowledge was among the adults of the village and how he didn't intervene to protect Naruto.
-->'''Sasuke:''' No... I'm saying that everyone already knows. Except us, I guess. If it's a secret, it's the worst kept secret in the village.
-->'''Sasuke:''' No... I'm saying that everyone already knows. Except us, I guess. If it's a secret, it's the worst kept secret in the village.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Alphabetizing example(s)
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'': When Lelouch created the persona of Zero, it was meant to be his SecretIdentity to run the rebellion for the rest of his time. However, he made it under the vision of The Autobots, and [[BigBad Megatron]] finds it out after only 3 chapters. From there, thanks to a PositiveFriendInfluence, Lelouch begins gradually opening up to others about it. Starting with [[spoiler: Rai, then Kallen, Shirley, then the entire leadership of The Black Knights]]. Some like [[spoiler: Nunally, Milly, Euphemia and Sayako]] already figured it out. And by the end of R2, Lelouch decides that if he's going to properly rally the Black Knights when their lives are in danger [[spoiler: of a flying fortress]] he finally drops the pretention and reveals his identity to the whole army.
to:
* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'': When Lelouch created the persona of Zero, it was meant to be his SecretIdentity to run the rebellion for the rest of his time. However, he made it under the vision of The Autobots, and [[BigBad Megatron]] finds it out after only 3 chapters. From there, thanks to a PositiveFriendInfluence, Lelouch begins gradually opening up to others about it. Starting with [[spoiler: Rai, [[spoiler:Rai, then Kallen, Shirley, then the entire leadership of The Black Knights]]. Some like [[spoiler: Nunally, [[spoiler:Nunally, Milly, Euphemia and Sayako]] already figured it out. And by the end of R2, Lelouch decides that if he's going to properly rally the Black Knights when their lives are in danger [[spoiler: of [[spoiler:of a flying fortress]] he finally drops the pretention and reveals his identity to the whole army.
Changed line(s) 51,54 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Hermione:''' ''[to Lupin, in an open space, with a crowd nearby]'' I did that with my Time-Turner.\\
'''Moody:''' ''[from a distance]'' Your what?\\
'''Hermione:''' ''[shouting]'' My Time-Turner! But don't tell anyone! It's a secret!
'''Moody:''' ''[from a distance]'' Your what?\\
'''Hermione:''' ''[shouting]'' My Time-Turner! But don't tell anyone! It's a secret!
to:
-->'''Hermione:''' ''[to ''(to Lupin, in an open space, with a crowd nearby]'' nearby)'' I did that with my Time-Turner.\\
'''Moody:'''''[from ''(from a distance]'' distance)'' Your what?\\
'''Hermione:'''''[shouting]'' ''(shouting)'' My Time-Turner! But don't tell anyone! It's a secret!
'''Moody:'''
'''Hermione:'''
Changed line(s) 65,66 (click to see context) from:
* ''Fanfic/ZToA'': In the third interlude (“And so a legend is born”), much to his shock, Peter learns that his identity as Spider-Man had become this at Midtown Tech & Science.
to:
* ''Fanfic/ZToA'': In the third interlude (“And ("And so a legend is born”), born"), much to his shock, Peter learns that his identity as Spider-Man had become this at Midtown Tech & Science.
* ''Fanfic/{{Glass Marionette|Naruto}}'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
Changed line(s) 79,80 (click to see context) from:
* ''[[Fanfic/GlassMarionetteNaruto Glass Marionette]]'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':
to:
* ''[[Fanfic/GlassMarionetteNaruto Glass Marionette]]'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':''Fanfic/{{sunflower|Naruto}}'':
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':
Changed line(s) 83,84 (click to see context) from:
** Itachi was assigned the weasel mask, making his [[AnimalThemeNaming code name]]... Itachi.
to:
** Itachi was assigned the weasel mask, making his [[AnimalThemeNaming code name]]... Itachi.
Itachi. As with Kakashi, this becomes an issue when he gets into an argument with another and openly addresses her by her real name, something Inu upbraids him for.
Changed line(s) 116,117 (click to see context) from:
* ''Fanfic/InheritanceWorm'': Within a month, everyone who matters in Brockton Bay is fully aware Taylor Hebert is Weaver aka Butcher XV. They're also aware that she'll brutally murder anyone who violates the unwritten rules. The PRT would also rather have her spend eight hours a day at school than lead the Teeth full time. So they don't push it.
to:
* ''Fanfic/InheritanceWorm'': ''Fanfic/{{Inheritance|Worm}}'': Within a month, everyone who matters in Brockton Bay is fully aware Taylor Hebert is Weaver aka Butcher XV. They're also aware that she'll brutally murder anyone who violates the unwritten rules. The PRT would also rather have her spend eight hours a day at school than lead the Teeth full time. So they don't push it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/NotTheIntendedUseZantetsukenReverse'': Hammer illegally sells weapons and guns while hiding behind the front of selling bathing products. While he tries to keep his real business a secret (as selling firearms is illegal in Japan), in reality ''everyone'' knows; Soma doesn't even try to hide it, Daisuke hears about it from a completely unrelated third party, and the former detective who opens a bakery nearby starts suspecting him almost immediately.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Updating Link
Changed line(s) 105 (click to see context) from:
[[AC:''Franchise/TeenTitans'']]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 63 (click to see context) from:
[[AC:''Marvel Cinematic Universe'']]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Marvel Cinematic Universe'']]
* ''Fanfic/ZToA'': In the third interlude (“And so a legend is born”), much to his shock, Peter learns that his identity as Spider-Man had become this at Midtown Tech & Science.
* ''Fanfic/ZToA'': In the third interlude (“And so a legend is born”), much to his shock, Peter learns that his identity as Spider-Man had become this at Midtown Tech & Science.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'': When Lelouch created the persona of Zero, it was meant to be his SecretIdentity to run the rebellion for the rest of his time. However, he made it under the vision of The Autobots, and [[BigBad Megatron]] finds it out after only 3 chapters. From there, thanks to a PositiveFriendInfluence, Lelouch begins gradually opening up to others about it. Starting with [[spoiler: Rai, then Kallen, Shirley, then the entire leadership of The Black Knights]]. Some like [[spoiler: Nunally, Milly, Euphemia and Sayako]] already figured it out. And by the end of R2, Lelouch decides that if he's going to properly rally the Black Knights when their lives are in danger [[spoiler: of a flying fortress]] he finally drops the pretention and reveals his identity to the whole army.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague'']]
* ''Fanfic/ThePhoenixCorps'': It's an open secret among the Phoenix Corps that Justice Lord Batman is Bruce Wayne, in part because the original six members were already aware of his real identity before the Lords ruled the world, and thus had no reason to tiptoe around the subject when the group was first starting out. Therefore, they aren't very careful with concealing his identity around others after the Phoenix Corps begins to expand their membership.
* ''Fanfic/ThePhoenixCorps'': It's an open secret among the Phoenix Corps that Justice Lord Batman is Bruce Wayne, in part because the original six members were already aware of his real identity before the Lords ruled the world, and thus had no reason to tiptoe around the subject when the group was first starting out. Therefore, they aren't very careful with concealing his identity around others after the Phoenix Corps begins to expand their membership.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''Fanfic/IfWishesWerePonies'': Dumbledore was convinced that the students had all heeded his warning to avoid the Third Floor corridor, to the point that he condescendingly dismissed Twilight's concerns about it. Cue his shock when it's revealed that Fluffy is this trope among the students, as Twilight gets them to confess that, yes, they ''all'' know, a lot of them have seen Fluffy for themselves, and more than a few of them were considering taking a look for themselves. Cue Dumbles getting a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech from Twilight (the first of several to come...)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 82 (click to see context) from:
[[AC:''LightNovel/SagaOfTanyaTheEvil'']]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 18,19 (click to see context) from:
** The Trans-Galactic Republic's leadership is fervently hoping that [[AMillionIsAStatistic certain actions]] taken by a [[BrokenAce specific paragon]] ''aren't'' this. So far, it looks as though Shepard's HeroicBSOD from ''Fanfic/{{Fractured}}'' has fallen under a successful inversion of TheGreatestStoryNeverTold despite the fact that Shepard's previous exploits often became cantina fodder (though nowhere close to what really happened).
to:
** The Trans-Galactic Republic's leadership is fervently hoping that [[AMillionIsAStatistic certain actions]] taken by a [[BrokenAce specific paragon]] ''aren't'' this. So far, it looks as though Shepard's HeroicBSOD from ''Fanfic/{{Fractured}}'' ''Fanfic/FracturedSovereignGFC'' has fallen under a successful inversion of TheGreatestStoryNeverTold despite the fact that Shepard's previous exploits often became cantina fodder (though nowhere close to what really happened).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Add Inheritance Worm
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Literature/{{Worm}}'']]
* ''Fanfic/InheritanceWorm'': Within a month, everyone who matters in Brockton Bay is fully aware Taylor Hebert is Weaver aka Butcher XV. They're also aware that she'll brutally murder anyone who violates the unwritten rules. The PRT would also rather have her spend eight hours a day at school than lead the Teeth full time. So they don't push it.
* ''Fanfic/InheritanceWorm'': Within a month, everyone who matters in Brockton Bay is fully aware Taylor Hebert is Weaver aka Butcher XV. They're also aware that she'll brutally murder anyone who violates the unwritten rules. The PRT would also rather have her spend eight hours a day at school than lead the Teeth full time. So they don't push it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 45 (click to see context) from:
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
to:
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': ''Fanfic/DepartureFromTheDiary'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 92,93 (click to see context) from:
* In ''Fanfic/WilhuffTarkinHeroOfTheRebellion'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin and tell all the new recruits, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
to:
* In ''Fanfic/WilhuffTarkinHeroOfTheRebellion'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage they're in a relationship secret has become a RunningGag.RunningGag (though people aren't sure if they're dating, FriendsWithBenefits, or married). They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin and tell all the new recruits, recruits that Anakin and Padme were married, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
501st). Or that the Death Watch figured out by seeing them interact ''once'' and had a bet going on about the particulars.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Manga/{{Bleach}}'']]
* ''Fanfic/VowOfTheKing'': Ichigo mentally lampshades how he and Nemu's relationship is practically out in the open despite everyone else being unaware about the supernatural
* ''Fanfic/VowOfTheKing'': Ichigo mentally lampshades how he and Nemu's relationship is practically out in the open despite everyone else being unaware about the supernatural
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 89,90 (click to see context) from:
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
to:
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', ''Fanfic/WilhuffTarkinHeroOfTheRebellion'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, Anakin and tell all the new recruits, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[AC:''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'']]
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14108691/1/Blasting-Off Blasting Off!]]'':
** Everyone in Celadon City knows that the local Game Corner is also Team Rocket's hideout; they just know better than to kick up a fuss about it.
** Similarly, everyone in a position of power knows Giovanni is both Team Rocket's leader and the Viridian City gym leader. No one does anything because Team Rocket is so ineffectual that they've accomplished nothing of note over the last eighteen years.
** Blue is Professor Oak's ''great''-grandson, not his grandson, and Daisy is actually his mother whose baby-daddy ran off once she got pregnant. All of Pallet Town except Blue and maybe Red is fully aware of this and several of them wonder how the boy hasn't noticed that his alleged parents died ''eight years'' before he was born.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14108691/1/Blasting-Off Blasting Off!]]'':
** Everyone in Celadon City knows that the local Game Corner is also Team Rocket's hideout; they just know better than to kick up a fuss about it.
** Similarly, everyone in a position of power knows Giovanni is both Team Rocket's leader and the Viridian City gym leader. No one does anything because Team Rocket is so ineffectual that they've accomplished nothing of note over the last eighteen years.
** Blue is Professor Oak's ''great''-grandson, not his grandson, and Daisy is actually his mother whose baby-daddy ran off once she got pregnant. All of Pallet Town except Blue and maybe Red is fully aware of this and several of them wonder how the boy hasn't noticed that his alleged parents died ''eight years'' before he was born.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 67 (click to see context) from:
* ''[[Fanfic/GlassmMarionetteNaruto Glass Marionette]]'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
to:
* ''[[Fanfic/GlassmMarionetteNaruto ''[[Fanfic/GlassMarionetteNaruto Glass Marionette]]'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Resorted by source materials.
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'']]
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' uses a {{Fanon}} that nearly everyone knows Shane and Niko are a couple, but don't say anything because either they can't prove it or they don't care.
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' uses a {{Fanon}} that nearly everyone knows Shane and Niko are a couple, but don't say anything because either they can't prove it or they don't care.
[[AC:''Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon'']]
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
[[AC:''Anime/KillLaKill'']]
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
[[AC:''Franchise/MyHeroAcademia'']]
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
[[AC:''Franchise/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'']]
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
[[AC:''Franchise/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'']]
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* ''[[Fanfic/GlassmMarionetteNaruto Glass Marionette]]'': Everyone in Sunagakure knows that Gaara is the Ichibi's jinchuuriki. Similarly, all the adults in Konohagakure know that Naruto has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Despite being aware of this due to his memories of the original series, Kankurou is still shocked to see how poorly most residents treat Naruto, and that they openly refer to him as a 'demon child'.
[[AC:''LightNovel/SagaOfTanyaTheEvil'']]
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
Changed line(s) 58 (click to see context) from:
to:
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'']]
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'']]
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
Changed line(s) 62,71 (click to see context) from:
----
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
to:
* In
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
[[AC:''Series/TheTudors'']]
Changed line(s) 73,83 (click to see context) from:
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' uses a {{Fanon}} that nearly everyone knows Shane and Niko are a couple, but don't say anything because either they can't prove it or they don't care.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* In ''Fanfic/AtTheEdgeOfLasglen'', a number of Icelanders know damn well that a.) their country does indeed have Elves, and b.) pretty much where they are, but the two groups of people leave one another alone and get on with their lives.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* In ''Fanfic/AtTheEdgeOfLasglen'', a number of Icelanders know damn well that a.) their country does indeed have Elves, and b.) pretty much where they are, but the two groups of people leave one another alone and get on with their lives.
to:
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* In ''Fanfic/AtTheEdgeOfLasglen'', a number of Icelanders know damn well that a.) their country does indeed have Elves, and b.) pretty much where they are, but the two groups of people leave one another alone and get on with their lives.
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Resorting materials by source; WIP...
Added DiffLines:
%%%
%%
%% This page has been alphabetized. Please add new examples in the correct order.
%%
%%%
{{Open Secret}}s in FanWorks.
----
[[AC:{{Crossover}}s]]
* In the ''Series/StargateSG1''[=/=]''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' fan fic ''[[http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-3138/Tassos+Bridges.htm Bridges]]'', Colonel Jack O'Neill tells Xander Harris that he's assigned to "Deep Space Radar Telemetry", a statement that makes Xander laugh.
-->'''Jack O'Neill:''' What's so funny?\\
'''Xander Harris:''' Oh come on, Jack. A hotshot special ops operative like you assigned to something called "Deep Space Radar Telemetry"? Why didn't they just name it "Totally Not a Secret Project" and get it over with.
* Essentially applies to Hermione's worship of Loki in ''Fanfic/TheConfectionaryChronicles''; she doesn't openly hide that she's a pagan, such as making reference to 'her god' where a regular muggle-born might just say 'God', but only those closest to her have noticed the relevant clues and nobody has ever blatantly asked her what god she worships instead.
* Zig-zagged in ''Fanfic/NeitherABirdNorAPlaneItsDeku''. Izuku's keeps his SecretIdentity as an alien fairly well and none of his classmates seem to suspect that he's anything but a guy with an exceptionally strong Quirk. But at the same time, virtually everyone in power knows who he is after he nearly killed Katsuki Bakugou when they were kids, prompting the government, police, and the Top Ten Heroes to learn Izuku's secret. They mostly keep it on the down low, but it isn't hard for someone like [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections Lexi Luthor]] to learn Izuku's life story. [[spoiler:The government also informs the entirety of U.A.'s faculty by the time Izuku begins taking the entrance exam.]]
* In ''Fanfic/{{Origins}}'', a ''Franchise/MassEffect''[=/=]''Franchise/StarWars''[[spoiler:[=/=]''[=Borderlands=]''[=/=]''[=Halo=]'']] MassiveMultiplayerCrossover, the Trans-Galactic Republic runs with several of these. Repeatedly {{lampshaded}} by both its operatives and other characters.
** There are videos of [[WaveMotionGun superlasers]] being used to pulverize a ship despite an official policy that the Spacelane Protection forces neither possess nor use superlasers.
** That ''Vorknkx'' intelligence gathering ships exist with their attendant [[StealthInSpace cloaking devices]] is more widely known than the Republic Intelligence Service would like. As with superlasers, it's official policy that the Trans-Galactic Republic neither utilizes or holds any such devices.
** How much sense it makes that a supposedly-peaceful society is building [[MileLongShip huge vessels]] [[TheBattlestar with big guns]] and tons of [[SpaceFighter starfighters]] (hint: none) suggests that [[GovernmentConspiracy something's up]] [[spoiler:it is, RISE goes berserk, but for good reason]].
** The Trans-Galactic Republic's leadership is fervently hoping that [[AMillionIsAStatistic certain actions]] taken by a [[BrokenAce specific paragon]] ''aren't'' this. So far, it looks as though Shepard's HeroicBSOD from ''Fanfic/{{Fractured}}'' has fallen under a successful inversion of TheGreatestStoryNeverTold despite the fact that Shepard's previous exploits often became cantina fodder (though nowhere close to what really happened).
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Barbie}}'']]
* Creator/SamAndMickey's stop-motion ''Barbie'' comedies have Barbie try to pass off hers and Ken's illegitimate daughters as her "little sisters", but it seems rare for someone not to recognize Barbie as the girls' actual mother. It doesn't help that the "little sisters" often don't try to keep the secret.
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'']]
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6514538/1/Subtlety Subtlety]]'', apparently everyone but Danny's parents and Valerie knows he's Danny Phantom, and everyone except Danny, Sam, and Tucker know that everyone knows.
-->'''Paulina:''' He's playing secret superhero, ducking into alleyways and worrying about people knowing who he is. He finally has a chance to live every kid's dream. He is Superman, and maybe he's not very good at the secret thing, but that's okay. We'll play along.
[[AC:''Manga/DeathNote'']]
* ''Fanfic/ACureForLove'': 1) Light [[TransparentCloset is gay]]. 2) Light and L's [[SlashFic "secret" relationship]]. 3) L, [[WesternTerrorists the Astraea Organization]], Matt... pretty much everyone [[SelectiveObliviousness but the Kira Taskforce]] knows that Light is Kira.
[[AC:''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'']]
* In ''Fanfic/SonOfTheDesert'' the fact that the Elric brothers are willing to help anyone Ishvalan and are Ishvalan themselves is well known in the Central and Eastern Ishvalan communities, although they don't a say of word of this around the military.
[[AC:''Franchise/HarryPotter'']]
* In ''Fanfic/{{Heir}}'', a Dark!Harry fic, Harry, Tom, and Draco aren't nearly as careful with their scheming as they think they are-Ron, Blaise and perhaps half of Slytherin house knows that Harry is the Heir but have so far kept quiet.
* In ''Fanfic/TheParselmouthOfGryffindor'', the average Hogwarts student might not know, but any wizard who's halfway smart has heard of Time-Turners. People still act like it's supposed to be a secret, more out of habit. Hermione is particularly non-discreet at that.
-->'''Hermione:''' ''[to Lupin, in an open space, with a crowd nearby]'' I did that with my Time-Turner.\\
'''Moody:''' ''[from a distance]'' Your what?\\
'''Hermione:''' ''[shouting]'' My Time-Turner! But don't tell anyone! It's a secret!
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'']]
* In canon, Dr. Drakken [[EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas tells his mother]] [[DontTellMama that he's a radio talk show host]]. A fair number of fanfics have her knowing perfectly well that he's a MadScientist villain trying to TakeOverTheWorld.
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Naruto}}'']]
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4445564/1/Naruto-Eleven Naruto: Eleven]]'', Yugito knows at a glance that Naruto is the Yondaime Hokage's son and is honestly surprised when Naruto doesn't know and every Konoha ninja who knows acts like it's a big secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10973590/4/Naruto-The-Game-of-Life Naruto: The Game of Life]]'', everyone in Konoha knows where the old Anbu headquarters is. Apparently, it was disguised as an apartment building with several "very polite but firm" guards who insisted it was "private residence only" despite having a sign advertising apartments available for rent.
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':
** PlayedForDrama with Kakashi. Unlike other ANBU, Kakashi makes no real effort to conceal his SecretIdentity as Inu, openly walking around Konoha in his full ANBU gear and dog-mask pushed aside to reveal his regular mask. As a result, [[spoiler:Himizu knows that his new team leader is the famous Copy-nin, and is desperately eager to earn his approval, which has tragic results]].
*** Hiruzen was somehow unaware of this bad habit of his, and reacts with shock when Gai unintentionally reveals it to him, not realizing that his Eternal Rival was flouting the rules.
** Itachi was assigned the weasel mask, making his [[AnimalThemeNaming code name]]... Itachi.
[[AC:''Franchise/ASongOfIceAndFire'']]
* In ''Fanfic/LetTheGalaxyBurn'', the Targaryens security is so bad that almost everyone knows about their "secret" military shipyards and projects, to the point that the only reason the Starks are starting to have trouble is that the Targaryens have started so many secret projects that the Starks ''don't have enough spies to keep track of them all''.
[[AC:''Franchise/StarWars'']]
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12473449/4/An-Open-Secret An Open Secret]]'':
** Anakin finds out that his relationship with Padmé and that she's pregnant with his children is not so secret when Aayla Secura openly asks him to be named the godmother, leading to him finding out ''every single Jedi but Obi-Wan Kenobi, Barriss Offee and Mace Windu had figured it out on their own''. And even then, Obi-Wan knew they were closer than friends and suspected Anakin was the father, he just wasn't sure of it (or that they were married) until Anakin told him. Barriss, on the other hand, was already in jail by the time everyone started figuring it out, while Mace Windu has somehow missed everything and [[MasterOfDelusion convinced himself Anakin fed the rumor mill and leaked it to the press to lure out traitors]].
** Also, most of the 501st Legion know about their relationship (and the ones who don't are recruits who haven't seen Anakin around Padmé yet, because, as Ahsoka points out, you'd have to be blind to miss it), even if they haven't seen Padmé long enough to know she's pregnant, to the point that when they learn of the children from the celebrity news they are surprised that they had to learn of them from the news instead of being told by Anakin. There's also a number of senators that were aware of it before it went public, even if some misunderstood the exact details (Riyo Chuchi was under the impression that Obi-Wan and/or Ahsoka were also part of the relationship, something that would have been perfectly normal on her homeworld).
[[AC:''Franchise/TeenTitans'']]
* ''Fanfic/NewTamaran'': All the heroes seem to be aware that Killer Frost is freely allowed to torment the other prisoners at Belle Reeve. Robin/Nightwing is the only one to show any ethical objection, but not even he seems keen on doing anything about it.
----
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
* ''Fanfic/{{Handmaid}}'': Despite Henry's best and genuine efforts, everyone in court (including his wife and handmaid) are perfectly aware of his courting of Jane Seymour. While some are unhappy with the situation, the two women in question don't really care: Katherine is used to Henry's cheating, while Anne is more interested in Katherine and is happy to ignore it as long as he doesn't flaunt the affair openly. If anything, she's more insulted by the fact that Henry genuinely believes he's fooling ''anybody''.
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' uses a {{Fanon}} that nearly everyone knows Shane and Niko are a couple, but don't say anything because either they can't prove it or they don't care.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* In ''Fanfic/AtTheEdgeOfLasglen'', a number of Icelanders know damn well that a.) their country does indeed have Elves, and b.) pretty much where they are, but the two groups of people leave one another alone and get on with their lives.
%%
%% This page has been alphabetized. Please add new examples in the correct order.
%%
%%%
{{Open Secret}}s in FanWorks.
----
[[AC:{{Crossover}}s]]
* In the ''Series/StargateSG1''[=/=]''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' fan fic ''[[http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-3138/Tassos+Bridges.htm Bridges]]'', Colonel Jack O'Neill tells Xander Harris that he's assigned to "Deep Space Radar Telemetry", a statement that makes Xander laugh.
-->'''Jack O'Neill:''' What's so funny?\\
'''Xander Harris:''' Oh come on, Jack. A hotshot special ops operative like you assigned to something called "Deep Space Radar Telemetry"? Why didn't they just name it "Totally Not a Secret Project" and get it over with.
* Essentially applies to Hermione's worship of Loki in ''Fanfic/TheConfectionaryChronicles''; she doesn't openly hide that she's a pagan, such as making reference to 'her god' where a regular muggle-born might just say 'God', but only those closest to her have noticed the relevant clues and nobody has ever blatantly asked her what god she worships instead.
* Zig-zagged in ''Fanfic/NeitherABirdNorAPlaneItsDeku''. Izuku's keeps his SecretIdentity as an alien fairly well and none of his classmates seem to suspect that he's anything but a guy with an exceptionally strong Quirk. But at the same time, virtually everyone in power knows who he is after he nearly killed Katsuki Bakugou when they were kids, prompting the government, police, and the Top Ten Heroes to learn Izuku's secret. They mostly keep it on the down low, but it isn't hard for someone like [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections Lexi Luthor]] to learn Izuku's life story. [[spoiler:The government also informs the entirety of U.A.'s faculty by the time Izuku begins taking the entrance exam.]]
* In ''Fanfic/{{Origins}}'', a ''Franchise/MassEffect''[=/=]''Franchise/StarWars''[[spoiler:[=/=]''[=Borderlands=]''[=/=]''[=Halo=]'']] MassiveMultiplayerCrossover, the Trans-Galactic Republic runs with several of these. Repeatedly {{lampshaded}} by both its operatives and other characters.
** There are videos of [[WaveMotionGun superlasers]] being used to pulverize a ship despite an official policy that the Spacelane Protection forces neither possess nor use superlasers.
** That ''Vorknkx'' intelligence gathering ships exist with their attendant [[StealthInSpace cloaking devices]] is more widely known than the Republic Intelligence Service would like. As with superlasers, it's official policy that the Trans-Galactic Republic neither utilizes or holds any such devices.
** How much sense it makes that a supposedly-peaceful society is building [[MileLongShip huge vessels]] [[TheBattlestar with big guns]] and tons of [[SpaceFighter starfighters]] (hint: none) suggests that [[GovernmentConspiracy something's up]] [[spoiler:it is, RISE goes berserk, but for good reason]].
** The Trans-Galactic Republic's leadership is fervently hoping that [[AMillionIsAStatistic certain actions]] taken by a [[BrokenAce specific paragon]] ''aren't'' this. So far, it looks as though Shepard's HeroicBSOD from ''Fanfic/{{Fractured}}'' has fallen under a successful inversion of TheGreatestStoryNeverTold despite the fact that Shepard's previous exploits often became cantina fodder (though nowhere close to what really happened).
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Barbie}}'']]
* Creator/SamAndMickey's stop-motion ''Barbie'' comedies have Barbie try to pass off hers and Ken's illegitimate daughters as her "little sisters", but it seems rare for someone not to recognize Barbie as the girls' actual mother. It doesn't help that the "little sisters" often don't try to keep the secret.
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'']]
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6514538/1/Subtlety Subtlety]]'', apparently everyone but Danny's parents and Valerie knows he's Danny Phantom, and everyone except Danny, Sam, and Tucker know that everyone knows.
-->'''Paulina:''' He's playing secret superhero, ducking into alleyways and worrying about people knowing who he is. He finally has a chance to live every kid's dream. He is Superman, and maybe he's not very good at the secret thing, but that's okay. We'll play along.
[[AC:''Manga/DeathNote'']]
* ''Fanfic/ACureForLove'': 1) Light [[TransparentCloset is gay]]. 2) Light and L's [[SlashFic "secret" relationship]]. 3) L, [[WesternTerrorists the Astraea Organization]], Matt... pretty much everyone [[SelectiveObliviousness but the Kira Taskforce]] knows that Light is Kira.
[[AC:''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'']]
* In ''Fanfic/SonOfTheDesert'' the fact that the Elric brothers are willing to help anyone Ishvalan and are Ishvalan themselves is well known in the Central and Eastern Ishvalan communities, although they don't a say of word of this around the military.
[[AC:''Franchise/HarryPotter'']]
* In ''Fanfic/{{Heir}}'', a Dark!Harry fic, Harry, Tom, and Draco aren't nearly as careful with their scheming as they think they are-Ron, Blaise and perhaps half of Slytherin house knows that Harry is the Heir but have so far kept quiet.
* In ''Fanfic/TheParselmouthOfGryffindor'', the average Hogwarts student might not know, but any wizard who's halfway smart has heard of Time-Turners. People still act like it's supposed to be a secret, more out of habit. Hermione is particularly non-discreet at that.
-->'''Hermione:''' ''[to Lupin, in an open space, with a crowd nearby]'' I did that with my Time-Turner.\\
'''Moody:''' ''[from a distance]'' Your what?\\
'''Hermione:''' ''[shouting]'' My Time-Turner! But don't tell anyone! It's a secret!
[[AC:''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'']]
* In canon, Dr. Drakken [[EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas tells his mother]] [[DontTellMama that he's a radio talk show host]]. A fair number of fanfics have her knowing perfectly well that he's a MadScientist villain trying to TakeOverTheWorld.
[[AC:''Franchise/{{Naruto}}'']]
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4445564/1/Naruto-Eleven Naruto: Eleven]]'', Yugito knows at a glance that Naruto is the Yondaime Hokage's son and is honestly surprised when Naruto doesn't know and every Konoha ninja who knows acts like it's a big secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10973590/4/Naruto-The-Game-of-Life Naruto: The Game of Life]]'', everyone in Konoha knows where the old Anbu headquarters is. Apparently, it was disguised as an apartment building with several "very polite but firm" guards who insisted it was "private residence only" despite having a sign advertising apartments available for rent.
* ''[[Fanfic/SunflowerNaruto sunflower]]'':
** PlayedForDrama with Kakashi. Unlike other ANBU, Kakashi makes no real effort to conceal his SecretIdentity as Inu, openly walking around Konoha in his full ANBU gear and dog-mask pushed aside to reveal his regular mask. As a result, [[spoiler:Himizu knows that his new team leader is the famous Copy-nin, and is desperately eager to earn his approval, which has tragic results]].
*** Hiruzen was somehow unaware of this bad habit of his, and reacts with shock when Gai unintentionally reveals it to him, not realizing that his Eternal Rival was flouting the rules.
** Itachi was assigned the weasel mask, making his [[AnimalThemeNaming code name]]... Itachi.
[[AC:''Franchise/ASongOfIceAndFire'']]
* In ''Fanfic/LetTheGalaxyBurn'', the Targaryens security is so bad that almost everyone knows about their "secret" military shipyards and projects, to the point that the only reason the Starks are starting to have trouble is that the Targaryens have started so many secret projects that the Starks ''don't have enough spies to keep track of them all''.
[[AC:''Franchise/StarWars'']]
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12473449/4/An-Open-Secret An Open Secret]]'':
** Anakin finds out that his relationship with Padmé and that she's pregnant with his children is not so secret when Aayla Secura openly asks him to be named the godmother, leading to him finding out ''every single Jedi but Obi-Wan Kenobi, Barriss Offee and Mace Windu had figured it out on their own''. And even then, Obi-Wan knew they were closer than friends and suspected Anakin was the father, he just wasn't sure of it (or that they were married) until Anakin told him. Barriss, on the other hand, was already in jail by the time everyone started figuring it out, while Mace Windu has somehow missed everything and [[MasterOfDelusion convinced himself Anakin fed the rumor mill and leaked it to the press to lure out traitors]].
** Also, most of the 501st Legion know about their relationship (and the ones who don't are recruits who haven't seen Anakin around Padmé yet, because, as Ahsoka points out, you'd have to be blind to miss it), even if they haven't seen Padmé long enough to know she's pregnant, to the point that when they learn of the children from the celebrity news they are surprised that they had to learn of them from the news instead of being told by Anakin. There's also a number of senators that were aware of it before it went public, even if some misunderstood the exact details (Riyo Chuchi was under the impression that Obi-Wan and/or Ahsoka were also part of the relationship, something that would have been perfectly normal on her homeworld).
[[AC:''Franchise/TeenTitans'']]
* ''Fanfic/NewTamaran'': All the heroes seem to be aware that Killer Frost is freely allowed to torment the other prisoners at Belle Reeve. Robin/Nightwing is the only one to show any ethical objection, but not even he seems keen on doing anything about it.
----
* In ''Fanfic/BrilliantLightsWillCeaseToBurn'', Izuku's identity as the vigilante "Deku" is unknown to the authorities and the majority of Japan, but pretty much every he knows personally picks up on his change in behavior and treat them as one and the same. The only reason why he still has a SecretIdentity is that [[MagneticHero he's helped them so much that he has their trust and admiration]].
* In ''Fanfic/TheQueenOfHearts'', everyone in Arendelle (and several of its neighboring nations) knows that Elsa isn't the biological daughter of King Jonas. Everyone except [[TomatoInTheMirror Elsa and her younger sister Anna]].
* In ''Fanfic/APinkPlanet'', the Coral Project Site is a research station commissioned by Pink Diamond as a means of finding ways to incorporate organic life into gem-kind's colonization. While activities in Coral is meant to be kept a secret, two thousand years of activity and the increasing population of humans living near the site have led to such secrets leaking. By the time Steven is born, gem-human hybrids (a product of their research) are well-known, with the other Diamonds eventually finding out about it.
* ''Fanfic/AYoungWomansPoliticalRecord'' has the Battle of Duisbusch, which Tanya says was won by angry Germanian civilians who somehow got their hands on military equipment and overwhelmed the occupying Francois forces. There is no one that believes that story and it is widely known that it was Tanya and 203rd that did the deed.
* ''Fanfic/{{Handmaid}}'': Despite Henry's best and genuine efforts, everyone in court (including his wife and handmaid) are perfectly aware of his courting of Jane Seymour. While some are unhappy with the situation, the two women in question don't really care: Katherine is used to Henry's cheating, while Anne is more interested in Katherine and is happy to ignore it as long as he doesn't flaunt the affair openly. If anything, she's more insulted by the fact that Henry genuinely believes he's fooling ''anybody''.
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' uses a {{Fanon}} that nearly everyone knows Shane and Niko are a couple, but don't say anything because either they can't prove it or they don't care.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545968/1/Wilhuff-Tarkin-Hero-of-the-Rebellion Wilhuff Tarkin, Hero of the Rebellion]]'', Anakin and Padmé's utter inability to keep their marriage secret has become a RunningGag. They're bad enough Tarkin [[LampshadeHanging openly wondered how bad they were]] when [[spoiler:''Gilad Pellaeon'']] mentioned it... And that is years before it was revealed that ''two entire Stormtrooper Legions know'' (the 501st, that still includes many Clones that served under Anakin, and the First Legion, who recruits entirely from the 501st).
* In ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony'', Rarity is into all manner of kinky, UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} stuff, and she does a terrible job of hiding it. She keeps accidentally bringing it up in casual conversations, then tries to cover it up--as if everyone hadn't already figured it out from the ''last'' twenty times she let it slip.
-->'''Pinkie:''' Yeah, okay, there is no way what Rarity does is still a secret.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13524566/1/Darkness-of-Gold Darkness of Gold]]'', Izuku never uses his Quirk because the head of the Hero Commission told him how dangerous it was for anyone to find out about it. Despite this, pretty much everyone from Bakugo to Present Mic knows about his "super secret" Quirk and comments about how amazing it is. Given that said Quirk is also the reason his mother was given a new house, a promotion, and a massive amount of money, it's a wonder they even bother pretending it's a secret.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': As discussed in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the existence of demons is this after the incursion that saw Gentle Step promoted to Captain-General. Before that, there were just legends, but then a number of civilian witnesses saw the demons in the flesh and spread the word to others about them being real (though not how many or what kinds there are) before the Guards could stop them. Since then, the Guards don't officially talk about it, but they don't have any way of keeping the truth hidden anymore.
* ''Fanfic/NaturalSelection'': Pretty much everyone is aware that Ryuko and Mako are a couple to the point that it's a favored topic of Honnouji gossip rags, but it's not brought up in their presence because doing so guarantees that Ryuko will beat seven hells out of them at best or horrifically kill them at worst.
* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13299443/18/Departure-from-the-Diary Departure from the Diary]]'': Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is a downplayed example. Harry mentions it offhand and Katie remarks you'd have to be a complete idiot to not realize, but Angelina had no idea. Katie even points out that not only is Lupin "sick" every full moon, but Snape's substitute lessons are ''always'' about werewolves and how to identify them.
* Apparently everyone knew about Pepa and Fèlix's secret relationship long before Abuela ever did in ''Fanfic/LaPolillaYLaMariposa''.
* Bruno being Casita's SecretSquatter in ''Fanfic/ThroughTheCrackInTheWall'' becomes "the Madrigal family's worst kept secret" since the entire third generation ends up knowing about him, meaning over half of the family knows about him being there.
* In ''Fanfic/AtTheEdgeOfLasglen'', a number of Icelanders know damn well that a.) their country does indeed have Elves, and b.) pretty much where they are, but the two groups of people leave one another alone and get on with their lives.
