O_O
Occurs in a
Reaction Shot. The character reacting to the outrageous whatever says nothing, but their eyes widen in a "these people are crazy" kind of way.
Compare
Aside Glance when directed at the fourth wall,
Fascinating Eyebrow when directed at the characters in question and
Eye Pop for surprised cartoon character's eyes. May make use of
Eyedscreen. Sometimes related to
Oh Crap.
Examples:
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Anime and Manga
Comics
- This is the third-greatest standby of political cartoons, next to illuminating the topic with convenient newspapers and labeling every available surface whether it needs it or not. Strawman Political will give a proposal while an average Joe, or a member of the affected group (e.g. a child for school policy) looks on in goggle-eyed horror.
Film
Live Action Television
Web Comics
- The Adventures of Dr. McNinja : Dr McNinja heavily relies on this to show emotion — but then his eyes and eyebrows are all you can see when he's wearing his mask, which is all the time. You know... ninja and all.
- Homestuck
Web Original
Western Animation
- Transformers Animated: Done memorably in the premiere, when Optimus Prime learns
◊ where little organics come from.
- Total Drama Island:
- Characters tend to this in response to Chris mentioning something particularly dangerous about a challenge.
- During the Aftermath segments of Total Drama Action after a particularly odd or unexpected moment (Eg- when a clip shows Trent sobbing hysterically and singing depressing heartbreak songs backstage) the camera would pan over to Noah and Cody either exchanging, '...Did we just see that?' glances or doing Eye Takes.