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When nervous, embarrassed, or uncertain -- or lying -- a character will sometimes rub the back of his head/neck with one hand, often with a patently fake grin or laugh accompanying the gesture. It appears a lot in manga and anime as a simple way to show off someone's character or how they are feeling. It's often (but not always) accompanied by a SweatDrop.
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When nervous, embarrassed, or uncertain -- or lying -- a character will sometimes rub the back of his their head/neck with one hand, often with a patently fake grin or laugh accompanying the gesture. It appears a lot in manga and anime as a simple way to show off someone's character or how they are feeling. It's often (but not always) accompanied by a SweatDrop.
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* ''The Phantom Affair'', an arc of the ComicBook/XWingSeries comics drawn by Biukovic, Wedge Antilles does this at at least two points.
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* ''The Phantom Affair'', an arc of the ComicBook/XWingSeries ''ComicBook/XWingRogueSquadron'' comics drawn by Biukovic, Wedge Antilles does this at at least two points.
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* It’s everywhere in ''Webcomic/{{Rain}}''. Not only repeatedly used by almost everyone in the main cast, but once even the supporting character [[PunnyName Rand M. Guy]] got [[http://rainlgbt.smackjeeves.com/comics/1095306/reputation/ frozen]] in it by a DeathGlare.
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* It’s everywhere in ''Webcomic/{{Rain}}''. Not only repeatedly used by almost everyone in the main cast, but once even the supporting character [[PunnyName Rand M. Guy]] got [[http://rainlgbt.smackjeeves.com/comics/1095306/reputation/ [[https://www.deviantart.com/jocelynsamara/art/RAIN-p-24-Reputation-194283500 frozen]] in it by a DeathGlare.
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* It’s everywhere in ''Webcomic/{{Rain}}''. Not only repeatedly used by almost everyone in the main cast, but once even the supporting character [[PunnyName Rand M. Guy]] got [[http://jocelynsamara.deviantart.com/art/RAIN-p-24-Reputation-194283500 frozen]] in it by a DeathGlare.
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* It’s everywhere in ''Webcomic/{{Rain}}''. Not only repeatedly used by almost everyone in the main cast, but once even the supporting character [[PunnyName Rand M. Guy]] got [[http://jocelynsamara.deviantart.com/art/RAIN-p-24-Reputation-194283500 [[http://rainlgbt.smackjeeves.com/comics/1095306/reputation/ frozen]] in it by a DeathGlare.
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* In episode 15 of ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf: Joys of Seasons'', Paddi awkwardly places his hand behind his head after he embarrasses the other goats by asking his toy robot if it could get him something to eat [[spoiler:at a ''solemn funeral for all the sentient toys Wolffy destroyed'']].
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* In episode 15 of ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf: Joys of Seasons'', Paddi awkwardly places his hand behind his head after he embarrasses the other goats by asking his toy robot if it could get him something to eat [[spoiler:at a ''solemn funeral for all the sentient toys Wolffy destroyed'']].
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* ''Manga/DrStone'': One of Senku's {{Character Tic}}s is rubbing the back of his neck while irritated. This turns out to be [[BatmanGambit surprisingly important]]. [[spoiler:He rubs his neck while in the presence of [[WorldsStrongestMan Tsukasa]] so that when Tsukasa inevitably betrays him, he'll unconsciously choose "shatter Senku's neck" as the best way of giving him a quick death. This is because the back of Senku's neck is still [[TakenForGranite petrified]], and he's seen the de-petrification formula restore even cracked statues to healthy flesh.]]
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* All of the ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' girls have done this, but it's often done by Mako/Lita when talking to a guy she likes or Usagi/Serena after she's [[IdiotHero made another silly mistake.]]
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* All It's common for many of the ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' girls have done characters to do this, but it's often done by Mako/Lita when specifically:
** Usagi will do it if she's made a silly mistake or if she's embarrassed herself. Particularly, she usually does it to a loud, awkward cackle.
** Makoto does this the most, whether she's talking to aguy she likes or Usagi/Serena after boy she's [[IdiotHero made another silly mistake.]]smitten with, or if she's [[BadLiar trying to lie convincingly]].
** Usagi will do it if she's made a silly mistake or if she's embarrassed herself. Particularly, she usually does it to a loud, awkward cackle.
** Makoto does this the most, whether she's talking to a
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* Inspector Takayama does this early on in the ''Manga/{{Domu}}: A Child's Dream'', embarrassingly asking about supernatural phenomena to a shaman who can tell he's sceptical.
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* Inspector Takayama does this early on in the ''Manga/{{Domu}}: A Child's Dream'', embarrassingly asking about supernatural phenomena to a shaman who can tell he's sceptical.skeptical.
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* Discussed in ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'':
-->''TT: I will not hold one tentative hand behind my head like a flustered asshole from an Asian cartoon, nor will an [[SweatDrop oversized bead of sweat]] overlap ludicrously with my visage.''
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* Discussed in ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'':
-->''TT:''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'': {{Discussed|Trope}} when Dirk plans to confess his feelings for Jake and successfully {{Defied|Trope}} when their RelationshipUpgrade happens. Ironically, after they break up, spend some time apart, and finally have a proper (if awkward) face-to-face talk, Dirk plays the trope straight, suggesting that he's moving past the emotional opacity and ControlFreak tendencies that undermined their relationship the first time around.
-->'''Dirk:''' I will not hold one tentative hand behind my head like a flustered asshole from an Asian cartoon, nor will an [[SweatDrop oversized bead of sweat]] overlap ludicrously with my visage.''
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-->'''Dirk:''' I will not hold one tentative hand behind my head like a flustered asshole from an Asian cartoon, nor will an [[SweatDrop oversized bead of sweat]] overlap ludicrously with my visage.
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* After making what he realizes is a poor suggestion to [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick]] and [[ComicBook/BirdsOfPrey Barbara]] [[ComicBook/RobinSeries Tim]] puts his hand behind his head as he realizes the impracticality of what he's just said.
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* After making what he realizes is a poor suggestion to [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick]] and [[ComicBook/BirdsOfPrey [[ComicBook/{{Oracle}} Barbara]] [[ComicBook/RobinSeries Tim]] puts his hand behind his head as he realizes the impracticality of what he's just said.
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* Hitoshi Shinsou from ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' does it a lot too.
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* Hitoshi Shinsou Shinso from ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' does it a lot too.
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* ''ComicBook/TheLegendOfWonderWoman2016'': When ComicBook/SteveTrevor literally runs into Diana and is recognized from the papers by Etta he sheepishly puts his hand on the back of his neck while trying to explain why he doesn't deserve nor want the fame he's gotten and apologize for running into them while still hoping to escape from the reporters hounding him.
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* Sora of ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' does this a lot -- often around Kairi or Naminé but basically whenever he's thinking about anything. Also, when Goofy scolds him for getting a little too aggressive, his apology involves this gesture.
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** Soraof ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' does this a lot -- often around Kairi or Naminé but basically whenever he's thinking about anything. Also, when Goofy scolds him for getting a little too aggressive, his apology involves this gesture.gesture.
** Axel / Lea also has a tendency to do this when uncomfortable.
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** Axel / Lea also has a tendency to do this when uncomfortable.
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* After making what he realizes is a poor suggestion to [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick]] and [[ComicBook/BirdsOfPrey Barbara]] [[ComicBook/RobinSeries Tim]] puts his hand behind his head as he realizes the impracticality of what he's just said.
-->'''ComicBook/{{Robin|Series}}:''' Why not tell him the truth?\\
'''ComicBook/{{Nightwing}}''': Such as?\\
'''Robin:''' Well, we fought gangster zombies and their leader was consumed by...[-um-]... Hellfire.\\
''*unimpressed stares from Dick and Babs*''\\
'''Robin:''' ''*with hand behind head*'' Good point. Gosh I'm tired. I think I'll just get some sleep.
-->'''ComicBook/{{Robin|Series}}:''' Why not tell him the truth?\\
'''ComicBook/{{Nightwing}}''': Such as?\\
'''Robin:''' Well, we fought gangster zombies and their leader was consumed by...[-um-]... Hellfire.\\
''*unimpressed stares from Dick and Babs*''\\
'''Robin:''' ''*with hand behind head*'' Good point. Gosh I'm tired. I think I'll just get some sleep.
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* Dr Roman from ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' does this in every pose on his expression sheet. Since his reaction to most things is sheepish laughter, it's generally appropriate. On the other hand, maybe it's just glued there.
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* Discussed in ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'':
-->''TT: I will not hold one tentative hand behind my head like a flustered asshole from an Asian cartoon, nor will an [[SweatDrop oversized bead of sweat]] overlap ludicrously with my visage.''
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* In ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'', Pit, [[spoiler: Hades, and Viridi]] are all guilty of this.
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* ''WebAnimation/TheMostPopularGirlsInSchool'': Mackenzie does this in Episode 70 when she admits [[spoiler: that she DID send a bunch of Mercenary Cheerleaders in attempt to stop Brittnay.]]
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* ''WebAnimation/TheMostPopularGirlsInSchool'': Mackenzie does this in Episode 70 when she admits [[spoiler: that [[spoiler:that she DID send a bunch of Mercenary Cheerleaders in attempt to stop Brittnay.]]
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* Shane from ''Series/TheWalkingDead'', to memetic levels.
* ''Series/Daredevil2015'': Karen Page tends to do this when she's nervous.
* ''Series/Daredevil2015'': Karen Page tends to do this when she's nervous.
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* The Third and Tenth Doctors in ''Series/DoctorWho''.
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* Commander Shepard of ''Franchise/MassEffect'' has a tendency to do this when modestly acknowledging his/her deeds when admired. Other characters occasionally do it as well.
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** Commander Shepardof ''Franchise/MassEffect'' has a tendency to do this when modestly acknowledging his/her deeds when admired. Other characters occasionally do it as well.
** Commander Shepard
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* It's a frequent CharacterTic for Commander Cullen in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', although it's rarely seen outside of his romance arc. BioWare enjoys this trope.
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* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', Link will occasionally do this, such as when a [[AbhorrentAdmirer Great Fairy]] blows him a kiss.
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* Seen often in the ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'' manga, the [[Anime/FullmetalAlchemist 2003 anime]], ''and'' the ''[[Anime/FullmetalAlchemistBrotherhood Brotherhood]]'' anime. Havoc in particular does it frequently.
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* Seen often in the ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'' manga, manga and the [[Anime/FullmetalAlchemist 2003 anime]], ''and'' the ''[[Anime/FullmetalAlchemistBrotherhood Brotherhood]]'' anime.anime]]. Havoc in particular does it frequently.
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*Hitoshi Shinsou from ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' does it a lot too.
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* Happens a lot in ''WesternAnimation/{{Kaeloo}}'', an {{animesque}} show, with the titular character being the most prone to it.
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* Occurs occasionally in ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'' (for example, Maes and Gracia Hughes rub their necks when Ed, Al, and Nina remark upon Gracia's advanced state of pregnancy).
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* Western example: Sheriff Jack Carter, from ''Series/{{Eureka}}''.
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* Western example: Sheriff Jack Carter, from ''Series/{{Eureka}}''.
* It's a frequent CharacterTic for Commander Cullen in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', although it's rarely seen outside of his romance arc. BioWare enjoys this trope.
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* In ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind'', this was an idle animation that every NPC would eventually play if you waited long enough. (Considering the [[GreyAndGreyMorality context]], this was suprisingly appropriate.)
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* In ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind'', this was an idle animation that every NPC would eventually play if you waited long enough. (Considering the [[GreyAndGreyMorality context]], this was suprisingly surprisingly appropriate.)
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* Neko in ''[[Anime/{{K}} K: Missing Kings]]'', after she [[ItMakesSenseInContext loses a fight with a parrot]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'', Dipper does this when around Wendy. It's known as a 'nervous around girls gesture' [[spoiler:as Stanford, the family member Dipper takes after the most, did this too]].
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* Mai in ''Anime/MaiHime'', after Chie asks her about the "crop circle" she created when she arrived at school.
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* Mai in ''Anime/MaiHime'', after Chie asks her about the "crop circle" "{{crop circle|s}}" she created when she arrived at school.
