Random Cop #1: Someone call the Avengers or somethin'—
Random Cop #2: — And tell 'em what? A
polite robot just walked into the U.N.?
Random Cop #3: (into radio) — got a
4-3-7 at the U.N. —
Simply put, a character is either prepared for a highly unlikely scenario or
excessively prepared for a routine scenario. Nobody else
thought it would happen, or thought it would happen
at that moment, or thought it would be such a challenge. Only it
does happen at that moment, and said character was prepared for it. He may even remind his friend[s] that
I Warned You.
Usually done in comedic works to humorous effect, but can also illustrate the foresight of a character in more serious works. Done poorly, it's an
Ass Pull by the writer.
If you always have on hand what it takes to
MacGyver your way out of a tight spot, or have your large, impressive gun rack all sorted by varmint size, this trope is for you.
See also:
Properly Paranoid,
Suddenly Always Knew That,
You Never Asked,
Unspoken Plan Guarantee,
Batman Gambit,
Hidden Supplies,
Survivalist Stash,
Seen It All and
Crazy Survivalist. Contrast
Forgot to Feed the Monster.
Trust Password is a subtrope. When programmers try to anticipate everything the user might do, then
The Dev Team Thinks of Everything.
Examples:
