History Main / BeQuietNudge

* Scar from ''Disney/TheLionKing'' hates hearing Mufasa's name, so Shenzi nudges Banzai when he almost blurts out the former king's name. So he opts to go for "Que pasa?"

* In ''Disney/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians'', Jasper nudges Horace when they try to trick Nanny Cook into letting them inside and take the puppies, by pretending that they're from the electric company.

*** Adagio Dazzle emphatically gestures to Sonata Dusk to shut up as she almost blows their whole plan to Sunset Shimmer when they're being shown around the school.

* In the ''Series/{{Zorro}}'' TV series, Sergeant García and Corporal Reyes once exchange shut-up kicks with each other when either of them is about to let slip to Don Alexandro that they know what happened to Don Diego (whom they knocked out and sequestrated to save him from fighting in a duel).

* Happens in one ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' novel, where Ax is narrating. He's posing as Jake and is kicked by Cassie before he blows his cover ("[[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Why has your father removed the hair from the top of his head]]?")

* Over on ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'', Ruby tries (and fails) to use "sophisticated", flowery speech with Weiss's high-class, military brass sister. Weiss responds by [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments decking her]].

* In Book #21 of the ComicBookAdaptation of ''AudioPlay/LeDonjonDeNaheulbeuk'', after the party saves a bunch of dwarves from a battalion of orcs, the Enchantress grinds her staff into the Elf's foot when the latter is about to mention that the arrow currently sticking into the chest of a dwarf seeking medical help is actually one of her own.

* Tweedledee nudges Tweedledum -- [[CreepyTwins or was it the other way around?]] -- in the Tim Burton rendition of ''Film/AliceInWonderland2010'' to keep him from blurting out that the Red Queen's new favorite, [[CharlieBrownFromOuttaTown Um from Umbridge]], was really the fugitive Alice.

** Krosp '''bites''' Dimo's finger to [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20140707 make him shut his trap]] about the presence of Agatha Heterodyne on the train. Not so surprising, though, since Krosp being a cat it's what comes most naturally, and Dimo being a [[SuperSoldier Jäger]] it's doubtful he would have felt a mere nudge.

* In Book #21 of the ComicBookAdaptation of ''AudioPlay/LeDonjonDeNaheulbeuk'', after the party saved a bunch of dwarves from a battalion of orcs, the Enchantress grinds her staff into the Elf's foot when the latter is about to mention that the arrow currently sticking into the chest of a dwarf seeking medical help is actually one of her own.

** ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirlsRainbowRocks'':

** ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirlsForgottenFriendship'': Princess Twilight gives a light slap with her wing to Sunset Shimmer to make her stop snickering when she hears Princess Luna's AntiquatedLinguistics. Sunset can't help finding it funny, because she's more used to Vice-Principal Luna's much more casual speaking tone, and the contrast is cracking her up.

-->'''Bartender''': Good evening, ladies! What'll it be?\\
'''Akira''': Just a scotch, thanks. Lilly?\\
'''Lilly''': May I have a glass of cham-\\
''A black-suited elbow hits her side sharply.''\\
'''Lilly''': Orange juice, please.

** Early on, in [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0046.html "Deep Thoughts"]], when Nale pretends that the Linear Guild had been sent to retrieve the Talisman of Dorukan by their "wise and benevolent king," he has to elbow Sabine when she starts saying "King? What ki--OWW!"

** In [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0379.html "Perform IS on the Aristocrat's Skill List"]], Roy kicks Belkar so that the halfling doesn't join the already embarrassing conversation.

* ''Webcomic/MeatShield'': [[http://www.meatshield.net/archive/dhur-master-of-pig-latin/ Dhur the barbarian stomps Becky Sourbottom]] in the foot (with AgonyOfTheFeet bonus) to prevent from protesting while they are trying to convince her father to lend her to the group as a "guide".

* In the ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' SlashFic "The Relevance of Discretion", B'Elanna Torres has to resort to increasingly desperate means to [[InnocentFanserviceGirl stop Seven of Nine from telling the entire crew]] about [[IsThatWhatTheyAreCallingItNow the latest step in her "exploration of humanity"]].

* Occurs in the Season 2 episode "Ted" of ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' when Willow nearly slips up about Buffy liking Angel (to Ted and Joyce) and Buffy has to nudge her. Willow then uses a [[LastSecondWordSwap replacement word]] instead.

* The ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' episode "Clams" has this when Mr. Krabs realizes the dollar his crew tried to pass off as his lost millionth one was a fake that was crumpled, torn, and kissed with blue lipstick. Spongebob tries to say the actual name of the lipstick, but Squidward whacks him with a fishing pole to keep him from giving the game away, but it already has at this point.

* In ''Film/MaryPoppins'', when the family thinks Mr. Banks has disappeared, Ellen mention the policemen should be dragging the Thames, as there is nice known spot where people go drown themselves -- until Mrs. Brill elbows her, as this is not helping one bit.

'''Miss Scarlet:''' (''punches him in the stomach'') A limousine!

--->'''Sylvia:''' (''holding a carving fork'') Oh, I'm sorry. Did this fork accidentally puncture your tuckus?

'''Hawkeye:''' It's a night ''I'll'' never forget! (''Henry nudges him'')

* In Book #21 of the ComicBookAdaptation of ''AudioPlay/LeDonjonDeNaheulbeuk'', after the party saved a bunch of dwarves from a battalion of orcs, the Enchantress grinds her staff into the Elf's foot when the latter is about to mention that the arrow currently sticking into the chest of one dwarf seeking medical help is actually one of her own.

*** Adagio Dazzle emphatically urges Sonata Dusk to shut up as she almost blows their whole plan to Sunset Shimmer when they're being shown around the school.

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* Happens in one ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' novel, where Ax is narrating. He's posing as Jake and is kicked by Cassie before he blows his cover ("[[CrowningMomentOfFunny Why has your father removed the hair from the top of his head]]?")

* Over on ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'', Ruby tries (and fails) to use "sophisticated", flowery speech with Weiss's high-class, military brass sister. Weiss responds by [[CrowningMomentofFunny decking her]].

** "Operation F.O.O.D.F.I.T.E." also has an example, as after they seemingly defeat Grandma Stuffums, she starts gearing up something big to attack the group, but Kuki is continuing on cheering while the others look on worried. Numbuh Five has to hit her in the arm to shut her up and get her to pay attention.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirlsRainbowRocks'':
** Adagio Dazzle emphatically urges Sonata Dusk to shut up as she almost blows their whole plan to Sunset Shimmer when they're being shown around the school.
** Rainbow Dash has to elbow Pinkie Pie when the latter is questioning Principal Celestia's decision of letting the Rainbooms participate in the finals instead of Trixie and the Illusions.

* Happens several times in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap'', including an example from ''Syren'' where Jenna yanks at Lucy Gringe's cloak to tell her to be quiet while they are deciding upon how to take the ship ''Cerys''' back.

** In "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E1MareInTheMoon Friendship Is Magic, part 1]]", when Twilight Sparkle tries to take leave from Fluttershy, she uses the pretext that her baby dragon need his sleep. Spike starts retorting "No, I don't--", but Twilight (who is carrying him on her back at the moment) shakes her rump and sends him landing on his tush on the ground.

-->'''Jasper:''' Ah, good evenin', mum. We're here to inspect the wirin' and the switches.
-->'''Horace:''' [[BadBadActing Uh, we're from the gas company.]]
-->'''Jasper:''' ''(whispering)'' 'Lectric. '''Llectric.''

* In ''Film/TheHobbitAnUnexpectedJourney'', when the party is captured by trolls, Bilbo tries to stall and avoid them being eaten by claiming the dwarves have parasites. To which Kíli protests, until Thorin (despite being tied up in a bag) kicks him so that he changes his tune.

-->'''Lt. Traxler''': [''shows Sarah a BulletproofVest''] Sarah, this is what they call body armor. Our tac guys wear these. It'll stop a 12-gauge round. This other individual must have been wearing one under his coat. Feel that.\\
'''Sarah''': [''feels the vest''] But what about when he punched through the windshield?\\
'''Det. Vukovich''': He's probably on PCP. Broke every bone in his hand and won't feel it for hours. There was this guy once, you see this scar...?\\
[''Lt. Traxler shoves the armor into Det. Vukovich's chest.'']\\
'''Det. Vukovich''': Thank you. [''Det. Vukovich takes the vest and leaves.'']

'''Jeremy:''' We have a name for people like you back home in Boston, too. It's called-- (''[[EarAche Natalie pulls on his ear]]'') --ow, ow, pain, pain, pain!

--> '''Roy:''' [In a fake sophisticated voice] I believe it was Tolstoy who said [pretends to notice Jen enter] Oh hello. Moss and I were just in the middle of a rather serious discussion of books and such. What can I do you for.
--> '''Moss:''' Wait, it was Tolstoy who said what? When have you ever read Tolstoy? I don't remember this conversation ''at all''. Why are you giving me the secret sign to shut up?

* In the parody series ''WebAnimation/LesKassos'', [[Franchise/StarWars Leya Sodo punches her father Dark Papy]] when he starts saying "[[SubvertedCatchPhrase You're not his father]]--" to Yann about their son. The fact that the latter growls like a wookie might be a clue....

* Over on ''WebAnimation/RWBY'', Ruby tries (and fails) to use "sophisticated", flowery speech with Weiss's high-class, military brass sister. Weiss responds by [[CrowningMomentofFunny decking her]]

* In the parody series ''WebAnimation/LesKassos'', [[Franchise/StarWars Leya Sodo punches her father Dark Papy]] when he starts saying "[[SubvertedCatchPhrase You're not his father]]--" to Yann about their son. The fact that he growls like a wookie might be a clue....
* Over on ''WebAnimation/RWBY'', Ruby tries (and fails) to use 'sophisticated', flowery speech with Weiss's high-class, military brass sister. Weiss responds by [[CrowningMomentofFunny decking her]]

** In [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0379.html "Perform IS on the Aristocrat's Skill List"]], Roy kicks Belkar so that the halfling doesn't join the already-embarrassing conversation.

* [[http://www.meatshield.net/archive/dhur-master-of-pig-latin/ Dhur the barbarian to Becky Sourbottom]] in ''Webcomic/MeatShield'', with AgonyOfTheFeet bonus.

-->'''Horace:''' [[WhatAnIdiot Uh, we're from the gas company.]]

* Over on ''WebAnimation/RWBY'', Ruby tries (and fails) to use 'sophisticated', flowery speech with Weiss's high-class, military brass sister. Weiss responds by [[CrowningMomentofFunny decking her]]

* Tweedledee nudges Tweedledum -- [[CreepyTwins or was it the other way around?]] -- in the Tim Burton rendition of ''Film/AliceInWonderland'' to keep him from blurting out that the Red Queen's new favorite, [[CharlieBrownFromOuttaTown Um from Umbridge]], was really the fugitive Alice.