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Author: Arivne

Nov 24th 2012 at 4:43:12 AM

The first two paragraphs of the description should be re-written so they aren't just about a henchman talking to the BigBad about the {{Hero}}'s exploits. The trope isn't limited to that, but the way it's written people who read it will think it is.

ImTellingYouHeJustFlewAway violates NoNewStockPhrases because it sounds like a line of dialogue, i.e. something a character might say. Note that HeadEmOffAtThePass would also be illegal, since it's a StockPhrase in old Westerns.

Sometimes, after the authority figure doesn't believe their subordinate's story, undeniable proof of the truth of the story appears and convinces them that their subordinate was telling the truth.

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* Subverted in ''{{Film/Superman}}''. Police officer Mooney has just told his sergeant about his encounter with the title character.
->Mooney: Sergeant, you don't believe me. I swear! Flying, with a big red cape! And bright red boots as well! Quick as a wink he was gone! Flew up in the air again, he did. Like a big blue bird.
->Sergeant Dolan: [snip] Like a big blue bird.
->Mooney: You don't believe me.
->Sergeant Dolan: With bright red boots. [snip] Why don't you take the night off and go back to Murphy's bar and continue what you started. I'll be off myself in a few minutes and meet you there myself.
->[They go outside and see Superman flying away]
->Sergeant: Mooney, the first bottle's on me. I'll get my hat.