History Main / GoodHurtsEvil

* In ''Webcomic/{{Sinfest}}'', [[http://www.sinfest.net/view.php?date=2011-02-26 when Jesus makes Hell blossom,]] [[http://www.sinfest.net/view.php?date=2011-02-27 they give Baby Blue hayfever.]]
** [[http://www.sinfest.net/view.php?date=2006-10-29 Earlier, Monique had distracted Satan with]] ThePowerOfLove.
** [[http://www.sinfest.net/view.php?date=2004-01-24 Lil' E claims the sight of the angels' happiness hurts his eyes.]]

** Gollum feels pain when he comes into physical contact with the enchanted rope the Elves gave to Sam.

** The Dementors can be fought off by summoning a creature made of concentrated positive emotion (love or happiness). Seeing as Dementors are embodiments of depression, they qualify as MadeOfEvil, and Patronuses are made of good (and are immune to all Dark magic).
*** Although it seems that it doesn't matter what the happy thoughts are, as [[BitchInSheepsClothing Umbrigde]] was able to maintain a Patronus while sending Muggleborns to their death and wearing a [[TheCorruption corrupting fragment of Voldemort's soul]]. What kind of thoughts make Umbridge [[PureIsNotGood happy is better left unanswered]].

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* ''WebAnimation/IfTheEmperorHadATextToSpeechDevice'': The Dark Eldar, who feed upon suffering, start physically falling apart in the presence of the Star Child because of his purity and "anti-negative energy", particularly when he says nice things to them.
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** Corrupted beings such as orcs and Gollum cannot eat the Elven waybread ''lembas'', a magical foodstuff made with corn provided by one of the Valar.

''Series/{{Supernatural}}'': Played straight, Played with, and subverted throughout the series:

* Holy water is used to great effect in ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' (sanctified sprinkler system) and demons flinch when they hear the name "Christo".

** The Dementors can be fought off by summoning a creature made of concentrated positive emotion (love or happiness). Dementors are embodiments of depression they qualify as MadeOfEvil, and Patronuses are made of good (and are immune to all Dark magic).

** The scandinavian version of the Sirens, known as a "Rå", are mean-spirited tricksters who enjoy tormenting humans and appear as beautiful women with fox tails or tree bark on their back. Their antithesis is christianity, and can be driven off by prayer, or in one story, by a man saying "in Gods name" while telling who he thought was his wife that he was going to bed for the night.

** The scandinavian version of the Sirens, known as a "Rå", are mean-spirited tricksters who enjoy tormenting humans and appear as beautiful women with fox tails or tree bark on their back. Their anthisesis is christianity, and can be driven off by prayer, or in one story, by a man saying "in Gods name" while telling who he thought was his wife that he was going to bed for the night.

* Played with in ''Film/TheMummy1999'', when Beni holds up a series of holy symbols hanging around his neck -- accompanied by appropriate incantations -- to try to find one that will fend off the titular monster. (Turns out Imphotep doesn't fear crosses or stars of David ... just cats.) One of them does still sort of work, however; Imhotep recognises "the language of the slaves", ie Hebrew, and decides Benny might be worth keeping around.

** that happened before whe he tries to make a deal with [[ComicBook/TheFlash Wally West]]. Wally has to sell his love for Linda Parks (if you're thinking a certain ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' story, it was before [[ComicBook/OneMoreDay that story]]). Neron wins it but because it was for good intentions (it was for saving people and the city), the love was still pure and Neron became nicer. It nearly kills him and he has to make another deal with Wally West to get out of this.

** that happened before whe he tries to make a deal with [[ComicBook/TheFlash wally west]]. Wally has to sell his love for Linda parks (if you think about a [[Franchise/SpiderMan]] story, it was before [[ComicBook/OneMoreDay that story]]). Neron wins it but because it was for good intentions(it was for saving people and the city), the love was still pure and neron became nicer with the soul he had. it nearly kills him and he has to make another deal with wally west to cancel this.

* ''Fanfic/JWITCHSeason1'': As the heroes search for [[WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}} Meridian's]] missing heir, [[WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures Uncle]] concocts for her a chi spell which will hurt bad magical beings should they touch her. Once Elyon is confirmed to be the heir, she's tricked into drinking the concoction when it's mixed up with grape soda. This makes things harder for Cedric as he works to bring Elyon to Meridian. [[spoiler: Unfortunately, this only lasts one chapter before [[EvilSorcerer Daolon Wong]] is able to figure out a counter-spell.]]

* The character known as "The Oracle" from ''Anime/SpiderRiders'' has the ability to prevent her power form being abused by those who use it. Mostly she dosen't actually hurt anyone, she just blinds them with a flash of light.

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* Worded a bit differently in ''Literature/SailorNothing'', [[spoiler:{{magical girl}}s' usual powers can't hurt the Shadow Queen because she is their source; only Good can do it]].
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* Shows up in the climax of a ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse'' episode wherein, due to the machinations of a deal-making demon named Slaughty, He-Man finds himself in the presence of the fiery Spirit of Evil. Trading He-Man's soul in exchange for letting one of Teela's friends out of his deal, the Spirit is horrified to discover that not only can't he claim his prize, [[IncorruptiblePurePureness He-Man's soul]] actually causes him intense pain when he tries. Forced to surrender his claim to the hero, SoE is not at all happy with his minion.

* In ''Fanfic/TheUltimateEvil'' (an AlternateUniverseFic of ''WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures''), in addition to the canonical Pan'Ku Box, we're introduced a {{Demon Slay|ing}}er who has several weapons that hurt demons on touch (like magical dust and blessed daggers). However, her crucifix [[NoSell doesn't work on]] Bai Tza.
* ''Fanfic/JWITCHSeason1'': As the heroes search for [[WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}} Meridian's]] missing heir, [[WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures Uncle]] concocts for her a chi spell which will hurt bad magical beings should they touch her. Once Elyon is confirmed to be the heir, she's tricked into drinking the concoction when it's mixed up with grape soda. This makes things harder for Cedric as he works to bring Elyon to Meridian. [[spoiler: Unfortunately, this only lasts one chapter before [[EvilSorcerer Wong]] is able to figure out a counter-spell.]]

* PlayedForLaughs in ''[[http://andersson.elfwood.com/No-Place-In-Hell.2524381.html No Place In Hell]]'' by Fredrik K.T.Andersson

* Variation: In an episode of the 90s ''WesternAnimation/{{The Incredible Hulk|1996}}'' cartoon, ComicBook/GhostRider realises that Rick is a good kid when his {{hellfire}} doesn't hurt him.

* Variation: In an episode of the 90s ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk'' cartoon, ComicBook/GhostRider realises that Rick is a good kid when his {{hellfire}} doesn't hurt him.

* Deconstructed in the ''Literature/NightWatch'' series, where the "White Blade" spell is ''supposed'' to harm only Dark Ones and "evil beings". Too bad its criteria of evil is so stringent that "you'd have to be a Tibetan monk who'd spent decades meditating and subduing his passions for the blazing blade to spare you". A young Light One strikes some brainwashed human mercenaries with the White Blade, only seeking to destroy their weapons, but it slices them in half instead. The Light One cannot bear the brunt of his deed and self-terminates.