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* Happens to Bruce Banner at the beginning of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateAvengers'': "Any questions ''not'' about [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk the Hulk]]?"

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* In the ''WesternAnimation/TangledTheSeries'' episode "One Angry Princess", when Rapunzel is trying to [[ClearMyName prove Atilla innocent]] of wrecking the Sweet Shoppe, she asks the regulars at the Snuggly Duckling if they can provide an alibi. Everyone's hand goes up. Eugene then specifies "Can anyone give Atilla an alibi ''without lying''?" and everyone's hand goes down.
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* During the time that Commissioner Gordon left the force to become a teacher, he frequently had to tell his students that he would ''not'' answer questions about Franchise/{{Batman}}.
* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': When Franchise/WonderWoman was holding a conference to promote her book ''Reflections'', one guy in the audience asked if she had a boyfriend at the moment. She said she didn't, a bunch of hands went up. She added that she didn't have a girlfriend either, and wasn't looking for one, [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer so all the hands go down]].



* During the time that Commissioner Gordon left the force to become a teacher, he frequently had to tell his students that he would ''not'' answer questions about Franchise/{{Batman}}.



* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': When Franchise/WonderWoman was holding a conference to promote her book ''Reflections'', one guy in the audience asked if she had a boyfriend at the moment. She said she didn't, a bunch of hands went up. She added that she didn't have a girlfriend either, and wasn't looking for one, [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer so all the hands go down]].



* ''Fanfic/AppliedCulturalAnthropology'': Lockhart to some students after his hair fell victim to the Weasley Twins' pranks. "Let me rephrase: Do you have any questions that aren't about the hair?" Hermione put down her hand, as did everybody else.
* From ''Fanfic/CalvinAndHobbesTheSeries'':
-->"And here is our most popular attraction at Yellowstone, Old Faithful," he said, pointing at the geyser. "Now, who here has ever seen Old Faithful go off?"\\
Several kids raised their hands.\\
"Who here has actually been here when Old Faithful went off?"\\
All hands went down.\\
[[LemonyNarrator Uh huh.]]
* In ''Fanfic/NeitherABirdNorAPlaneItsDeku'', Tokoyami raises his hand during class elections. He puts it back down when Aizawa tells him that his genie will count as a part of him and will not get a vote.



* From ''Fanfic/CalvinAndHobbesTheSeries'':
-->"And here is our most popular attraction at Yellowstone, Old Faithful," he said, pointing at the geyser. "Now, who here has ever seen Old Faithful go off?"\\
Several kids raised their hands.\\
"Who here has actually been here when Old Faithful went off?"\\
All hands went down.\\
[[LemonyNarrator Uh huh.]]
* ''Fanfic/AppliedCulturalAnthropology'': Lockhart to some students after his hair fell victim to the Weasley Twins' pranks. "Let me rephrase: Do you have any questions that aren't about the hair?" Hermione put down her hand, as did everybody else.
* In ''Fanfic/NeitherABirdNorAPlaneItsDeku'', Tokoyami raises his hand during class elections. He puts it back down when Aizawa tells him that his genie will count as a part of him and will not get a vote.
* In ''Fanfic/SonOfTheSannin'', the first stage of the Chunin Exams has the participants having to chase and capture some ninjas who carry a scroll hidden somewhere in their person. When the proctor allows questions and hands go up, he clarifies that the scroll bearers [[AssShove won't hide the scroll in their rectums]]. Most hands go down immediately.



* In ''Fanfic/SonOfTheSannin'', the first stage of the Chunin Exams has the participants having to chase and capture some ninjas who carry a scroll hidden somewhere in their person. When the proctor allows questions and hands go up, he clarifies that the scroll bearers [[AssShove won't hide the scroll in their rectums]]. Most hands go down immediately.



* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'':
** From an early 1990s sketch, host Creator/JerrySeinfeld plays a teacher dealing with a classroom full of not-so-bright students:
--->'''Teacher:''' How many people here have seen ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''?\\
''[virtually all students raise their hands]''\\
'''Teacher:''' Now in the movie, whom was Franchise/IndianaJones fighting-\\
''[one hand (Creator/ChrisFarley) goes up]''\\
'''Teacher:''' -Besides the snakes?\\
''[hand goes back down]''
** When [[Series/BeverlyHills90210 Jason Priestley]] hosted, he opened his monologue up to questions from the audience. All anyone wanted to ask him about was costar Luke Perry. Priestley ended the session by asking for one more question. Hands go up. "... that's not about Luke Perry." Hands go down.

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* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'':
''Series/TheBigBangTheory'':
** From an early 1990s sketch, host Creator/JerrySeinfeld plays In "The Plimpton Stimulation", HotScientist Dr. Plimpton wants to have a teacher dealing foursome with a classroom full Raj, Leonard, and Howard.
-->'''Leonard:''' Show
of not-so-bright students:
--->'''Teacher:''' How many people here have seen ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''?\\
''[virtually
hands, who actually wants to do this?\\
''[Howard raises his hand]''\\
'''Leonard:''' We'd
all students raise their hands]''\\
'''Teacher:''' Now in
be naked. In front of each other.\\
''[Howard lowers his hand]''
** In "The Decision Reverberation",
the movie, whom was Franchise/IndianaJones fighting-\\
''[one hand (Creator/ChrisFarley) goes up]''\\
'''Teacher:''' -Besides the snakes?\\
''[hand goes back down]''
** When [[Series/BeverlyHills90210 Jason Priestley]] hosted, he opened his monologue up to questions from the audience. All anyone wanted to ask him about was costar Luke Perry. Priestley ended the
question and answer session by asking for one at the planetarium goes awry when Raj mentions the possibility of aliens.
-->'''Raj:''' Are there any
more question. Hands questions? [hands go up. "... that's not up] Not about Luke Perry." Hands aliens. [all hands go down.down]



* The kids in the ''Series/StepByStep'' episode where Frank and Carol remarried after finding out they're not legally married.
-->'''Preacher:''' If anyone rejects to this union, speak now or forever hold their peace.\\
''[the kids raise their hands up]''\\
'''Frank:''' ''[not even looking behind him]'' Hands down.
* In the American version of ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', the other students in Michael's improv class are happy to take part in a scene ... until Michael is chosen to be in it.

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* The kids in ''Series/FullHouse'':
** In "To Joey, With Love", when Rebecca is about to give Nicky and Alex ice cream while
the ''Series/StepByStep'' episode where Frank and Carol remarried after finding out they're not legally married.
-->'''Preacher:''' If anyone rejects to
house is filled with guitarists auditioning for Jesse's new band:
-->'''Rebecca''': Who wants ice cream?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Rebecca''': Let me rephrase that. Who wants ice cream but can't read yet?\\
''[some hands go down]''\\
'''Rebecca''': How about
this union, speak now or forever hold their peace.-- who wants ice cream, can't read yet, and has no tattoos?\\
''[only Nicky and Alex's hands stay up]''
** Early in "Michelle Rides Again, Part 1", Kimmy finds {{Nerd}}s as potential prom dates for D.J., who, already unimpressed, starts her vetting process with the three who remain:
-->'''D.J.''': Have any of you guys been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a woman? [one puts his hand down] Who wasn't in your family? [all hands are down] O.K. Thank you. We'll, uh, get back to you.
* Occurs on ''Series/TheGeorgeLopezShow'' when George and Ernie crash an unsupervised high school party, and George leaves Ernie to keep an eye on the teenagers while he looks for [[BrattyTeenageDaughter Carmen]].
-->'''Ernie:''' Who here has a hot single mom?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Ernie:''' I said ''hot''.
\\
''[the kids raise their hands up]''\\
'''Frank:''' ''[not
''[hands go down--except one]''
* On ''Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers'', the teacher asks "Any questions?" He sees that Skull is the one who raised his hand, and clarifies "Intelligent questions only." Skull puts his hand down, and never gives voice this question in his mind that
even looking behind him]'' Hands down.
* In the American version of ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', the other students in Michael's improv class are happy to take part in
he knew was a scene ... until Michael is chosen to be in it.stupid question.



* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'':
** In "The Plimpton Stimulation", HotScientist Dr. Plimpton wants to have a foursome with Raj, Leonard, and Howard.
-->'''Leonard:''' Show of hands, who actually wants to do this?\\
''[Howard raises his hand]''\\
'''Leonard:''' We'd all be naked. In front of each other.\\
''[Howard lowers his hand]''
** In "The Decision Reverberation", the question and answer session at the planetarium goes awry when Raj mentions the possibility of aliens.
-->'''Raj:''' Are there any more questions? [hands go up] Not about aliens. [all hands go down]

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* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'':
**
In "The Plimpton Stimulation", HotScientist Dr. Plimpton wants to have a foursome with Raj, Leonard, and Howard.
-->'''Leonard:''' Show of hands, who actually wants to do this?\\
''[Howard raises his hand]''\\
'''Leonard:''' We'd all be naked. In front of each other.\\
''[Howard lowers his hand]''
** In "The Decision Reverberation",
the question and answer session at American version of ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', the planetarium goes awry when Raj mentions the possibility of aliens.
-->'''Raj:''' Are there any more questions? [hands go up] Not about aliens. [all hands go down]
other students in Michael's improv class are happy to take part in a scene ... until Michael is chosen to be in it.



* Occurs on ''Series/TheGeorgeLopezShow'' when George and Ernie crash an unsupervised high school party, and George leaves Ernie to keep an eye on the teenagers while he looks for [[BrattyTeenageDaughter Carmen]].
-->'''Ernie:''' Who here has a hot single mom?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Ernie:''' I said ''hot''.\\
''[hands go down--except one]''
* On ''Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers'', the teacher asks "Any questions?" He sees that Skull is the one who raised his hand, and clarifies "Intelligent questions only." Skull puts his hand down, and never gives voice this question in his mind that even he knew was a stupid question.
* ''Series/FullHouse'':
** In "To Joey, With Love", when Rebecca is about to give Nicky and Alex ice cream while the house is filled with guitarists auditioning for Jesse's new band:
-->'''Rebecca''': Who wants ice cream?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Rebecca''': Let me rephrase that. Who wants ice cream but can't read yet?\\
''[some hands go down]''\\
'''Rebecca''': How about this -- who wants ice cream, can't read yet, and has no tattoos?\\
''[only Nicky and Alex's hands stay up]''
** Early in "Michelle Rides Again, Part 1", Kimmy finds {{Nerd}}s as potential prom dates for D.J., who, already unimpressed, starts her vetting process with the three who remain:
-->'''D.J.''': Have any of you guys been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a woman? [one puts his hand down] Who wasn't in your family? [all hands are down] O.K. Thank you. We'll, uh, get back to you.

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* Occurs on ''Series/TheGeorgeLopezShow'' when George and Ernie crash ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'':
** From
an unsupervised high school party, and George leaves Ernie to keep an eye on the teenagers while he looks for [[BrattyTeenageDaughter Carmen]].
-->'''Ernie:''' Who
early 1990s sketch, host Creator/JerrySeinfeld plays a teacher dealing with a classroom full of not-so-bright students:
--->'''Teacher:''' How many people
here has a hot single mom?\\
''[hands go
have seen ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''?\\
''[virtually all students raise their hands]''\\
'''Teacher:''' Now in the movie, whom was Franchise/IndianaJones fighting-\\
''[one hand (Creator/ChrisFarley) goes
up]''\\
'''Ernie:''' I said ''hot''.'''Teacher:''' -Besides the snakes?\\
''[hand goes back down]''
** When [[Series/BeverlyHills90210 Jason Priestley]] hosted, he opened his monologue up to questions from the audience. All anyone wanted to ask him about was costar Luke Perry. Priestley ended the session by asking for one more question. Hands go up. "... that's not about Luke Perry." Hands go down.
* The kids in the ''Series/StepByStep'' episode where Frank and Carol remarried after finding out they're not legally married.
-->'''Preacher:''' If anyone rejects to this union, speak now or forever hold their peace.
\\
''[hands go down--except one]''
* On ''Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers'', the teacher asks "Any questions?" He sees that Skull is the one who raised his hand, and clarifies "Intelligent questions only." Skull puts his hand down, and never gives voice this question in his mind that even he knew was a stupid question.
* ''Series/FullHouse'':
** In "To Joey, With Love", when Rebecca is about to give Nicky and Alex ice cream while the house is filled with guitarists auditioning for Jesse's new band:
-->'''Rebecca''': Who wants ice cream?\\
''[hands go
''[the kids raise their hands up]''\\
'''Rebecca''': Let me rephrase that. Who wants ice cream but can't read yet?\\
''[some hands go down]''\\
'''Rebecca''': How about this -- who wants ice cream, can't read yet, and has no tattoos?\\
''[only Nicky and Alex's hands stay up]''
** Early in "Michelle Rides Again, Part 1", Kimmy finds {{Nerd}}s as potential prom dates for D.J., who, already unimpressed, starts her vetting process with the three who remain:
-->'''D.J.''': Have any of you guys been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a woman? [one puts his hand down] Who wasn't in your family? [all hands are down] O.K. Thank you. We'll, uh, get back to you.
'''Frank:''' ''[not even looking behind him]'' Hands down.



* ''Webcomic/GGGuys'' does this featuring [[VideoGame/SonicUnleashed some]] [[Franchise/OnePiece stretchy]] [[ComicBook/FantasticFour guys]] and the obvious question about [[PowerPerversionPotential their genitals]].



* ''Webcomic/GGGuys'' does this featuring [[VideoGame/SonicUnleashed some]] [[Franchise/OnePiece stretchy]] [[ComicBook/FantasticFour guys]] and the obvious question about [[PowerPerversionPotential their genitals]].
* In ''Webcomic/SomethingPositive'', when Jihm gets word that his new date is notoriously unfaithful, he asks who in the gay bar didn't have sex with his date in the last few months (hands go up), and asks them to be as honest as they would want him to be (only Peejee's hand stays up).



* In ''Webcomic/SomethingPositive'', when Jihm gets word that his new date is notoriously unfaithful, he asks who in the gay bar didn't have sex with his date in the last few months (hands go up), and asks them to be as honest as they would want him to be (only Peejee's hand stays up).



* From the "Band Geeks" episode of ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'':
-->'''Patrick:''' Is mayonnaise an instrument?\\
'''Squidward:''' No, Patrick. Mayonnaise is not an instrument.\\
''[Patrick raises his hand]''\\
'''Squidward:''' Horseradish is not an instrument either.\\
''[Patrick puts his hand down]''
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** In "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" From a parenting seminar Homer and Marge are forced to attend:
--->'''Instructor:''' Now, who here can think of a way to resolve the Skinners' problem?\\
''[everyone raises their hands]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Without resorting to violence?\\
''[all hands go down except Kearney's]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Or childish name-calling?\\
''[Kearney lowers his hand]''
** In "Two Bad Neighbors", after Bart and Homer glue a rainbow wig onto George H. W. Bush's head before his speech to the Elk's club.
--->'''Bush:''' Any questions?\\
''[all reporters put their hands up]''\\
'''Bush:''' Keeping in mind that I already explained about my hair.\\
''[reporters put their hands down]''
** In "The Mansion Family", a host for an award ceremony tries to find Springfield's new oldest citizen at (the original candidate having died on stage upon receiving the award):
--->'''Presenter:''' Anyone over sixty, please stand up.\\
''[several people, including [[ContinuityNod Ned]], Abe and Jasper, stand up]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Anyone over seventy.\\
''[many sit down, including Abe Simpson]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Eighty.\\
''[some sit down, [[ScatterBrainedSenior Abe stands back up again]]]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Ninety?\\
''[Abe sits down again, followed by Homer (who was just that desperate to take home an award), and the award goes to Mr. Burns]''
** "Deep Space Homer":
--->'''Scientist:''' Ladies and gentlemen and members of the press. I'd like to present the new generation of NASA astronauts: the average American.\\
''[Homer and Barney appear]''\\
'''Reporter:''' Jim Wallace, Associated Press. Is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' Far from it, Jim. One of these men will prove space travel is within the reach of the common man.\\
'''Reporter #2:''' Toby Hunter, Minneapolis Star. No really, is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' No, Toby, and no more questions about whether this is a joke.\\
''[everyone disappointedly lowers theirs hands]''
** In "I Am Furious (Yellow)", during a presentation about ''[[ShowWithinAShow Danger Dog]]'':
--->'''Geoff Jenkins:''' Any questions?\\
'''Student:''' [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield What state]] [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall is Danger Dog set in?]]\\
'''Geoff:''' Michigan.\\
''[all but Bart lower their hands]''
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'':
** "Launchtime": Skipper wants to go on vacation and Private suggests going to a zoo (which is shot down because they already live in one). Later...
--->'''Skipper:''' Gentlemen, we are going to the moon!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:''' And no, there's no zoo on the moon.\\
''[Private's hand goes down]''
** And in "Snakehead!" when the penguins are trying to get rid of a particularly nasty fish:
--->'''Skipper:''' I need options, let's hear 'em!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:''' No, we're not running away.\\
''[Private's hand goes down]''
** And a longer one in "The Falcon and the Snow Job":
--->'''Skipper:''' Come on, who hasn't gone nuts for a girl?\\
''[Kowalski and Rico raises their hands]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Doris the Dolphin.\\
''[Kowalski's hand goes down]''\\
'''Skipper:''' [[NoodleIncident Guatemala]].\\
''[Rico keeps his hand up]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Don't make me show them the photos.\\
''[Rico finally brings his hand down]''

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* From ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'': In "Liquid Lunch", Slater hires The Figgis Agency for a mission and asks them if they have ever heard of ''Film/TheManchurianCandidate''. Archer gets ''The Manchurian Candidate'' mixed up with ''Film/OnTheTown'' and goes off on a long tangent about actress Bea Benaderet. When Slater finally manages to finish his briefing, he asks "Any questions?'. Archer raises his hand, prompting Slater to add "That aren't about Bea Benaderet?". Archer puts his hand down.
* ''WesternAnimation/Ducktales2017'', both executed by Louie:
** When Launchpad catches Louie using Gyro's Time Tub (a TimeMachine made out of a bathtub), Launchpad is just incredulous that Louie [[ComicallyMissingThePoint has his own bathtub]]. When Louie explains his latest GetRichQuickScheme (stealing "lost treasures" before they're lost), he asks for any questions. He then clarifies that, again, it is ''not'' a real tub and ''cannot'' be used for bubble baths. Launchpad puts his hand down and puts a rubber duck back into his pocket.
** When they're stranded on a desert island and trying to figure out how to get back to Duckburg, Dewey enthusiastically raises his hand.
--> '''Louie:''' "Keeping in mind that Dewey cannot surf us back because ''he doesn't know how to surf.''"
--> '''Dewey:''' "We don't know that until I try!"
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'':
** When [[SadistTeacher Crocker]] is going especially crazy with pop quizzes, he asks
the "Band Geeks" episode class how many seconds are in a year. [[CrazyPrepared Having expected to know this kind of ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'':
-->'''Patrick:''' Is mayonnaise an instrument?\\
'''Squidward:''' No, Patrick. Mayonnaise is
random fact]], ''everyone'' in class insistently raises their hands. Then Crocker [[CueCardPause cheerfully appends]] "on Mars!", causing everyone to lower their hand but A.J., and even he couldn't actually answer.
** Timmy asks what he needs to do to make Trixie notice him. When Chester and A.J. raise their hands, he adds that he means a way to do that without humiliating himself and their hands go down.
* ''WesternAnimation/ClassOf3000'':
-->'''Sunny:''' Who knows what we need to beat Easley in the band competition?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Sunny:''' And do
not an instrument.say "musical ability."\\
''[all hands go down except Tamika and Madison's]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or wedgies.
\\
''[Patrick raises his hand]''\\
'''Squidward:''' Horseradish is not an instrument either.
''[Tamika's hand goes down]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or dolphins.
\\
''[Patrick puts his hand down]''
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** In "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" From a parenting seminar Homer and Marge are forced to attend:
--->'''Instructor:''' Now, who here can think of a way to resolve the Skinners' problem?\\
''[everyone raises their hands]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Without resorting to violence?\\
''[all hands go down except Kearney's]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Or childish name-calling?\\
''[Kearney lowers his hand]''
** In "Two Bad Neighbors", after Bart and Homer glue a rainbow wig onto George H. W. Bush's head before his speech to the Elk's club.
--->'''Bush:''' Any questions?\\
''[all reporters put their hands up]''\\
'''Bush:''' Keeping in mind that I already explained about my hair.\\
''[reporters put their hands down]''
** In "The Mansion Family", a host for an award ceremony tries to find Springfield's new oldest citizen at (the original candidate having died on stage upon receiving the award):
--->'''Presenter:''' Anyone over sixty, please stand up.\\
''[several people, including [[ContinuityNod Ned]], Abe and Jasper, stand up]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Anyone over seventy.\\
''[many sit down, including Abe Simpson]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Eighty.\\
''[some sit down, [[ScatterBrainedSenior Abe stands back up again]]]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Ninety?\\
''[Abe sits down again, followed by Homer (who was just that desperate to take home an award), and the award goes to Mr. Burns]''
** "Deep Space Homer":
--->'''Scientist:''' Ladies and gentlemen and members of the press. I'd like to present the new generation of NASA astronauts: the average American.\\
''[Homer and Barney appear]''\\
'''Reporter:''' Jim Wallace, Associated Press. Is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' Far from it, Jim. One of these men will prove space travel is within the reach of the common man.\\
'''Reporter #2:''' Toby Hunter, Minneapolis Star. No really, is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' No, Toby, and no more questions about whether this is a joke.\\
''[everyone disappointedly lowers theirs hands]''
** In "I Am Furious (Yellow)", during a presentation about ''[[ShowWithinAShow Danger Dog]]'':
--->'''Geoff Jenkins:''' Any questions?\\
'''Student:''' [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield What state]] [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall is Danger Dog set in?]]\\
'''Geoff:''' Michigan.\\
''[all but Bart lower their hands]''
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'':
** "Launchtime": Skipper wants to go on vacation and Private suggests going to a zoo (which is shot down because they already live in one). Later...
--->'''Skipper:''' Gentlemen, we are going to the moon!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:''' And no, there's no zoo on the moon.\\
''[Private's
''[Madison's hand goes down]''
** And in "Snakehead!" when the penguins are trying to get rid of a particularly nasty fish:
--->'''Skipper:''' I need options, let's hear 'em!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:''' No, we're not running away.\\
''[Private's hand goes down]''
** And a longer one in "The Falcon and the Snow Job":
--->'''Skipper:''' Come on, who hasn't gone nuts for a girl?\\
''[Kowalski and Rico raises their hands]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Doris the Dolphin.\\
''[Kowalski's hand goes down]''\\
'''Skipper:''' [[NoodleIncident Guatemala]].\\
''[Rico keeps his hand up]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Don't make me show them the photos.\\
''[Rico finally brings his hand
down]''



* This ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' [[http://robotchicken.wikia.com/wiki/Sawed_by_the_Bell sketch]] [[JustForFun/XMeetsY involving]] ''Series/{{Saved by the Bell}}'' and ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'': the cast can escape if they press a button that will torture Screech. They refuse to do so, until they are told they will receive free Corvettes. When Belding explains that it was just a trust exercise, the cast beats up Screech and end up in detention.
-->'''Slater:''' So we really don't get Corvettes?\\
'''Belding:''' No. Are there any other questions?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Kelly:''' Me! Me! Me!\\
'''Belding:''' Are there any other questions ''not'' pertaining to Corvettes?\\
''[hands go down]''\\
'''Everyone:''' Aww, man!
* ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' had a bit of a subversion when the team was captured by Mumbo and stripped of their powers and weapons and tried to brainstorm an escape plan.
-->'''Beast Boy:''' I got it!\\
'''Cyborg:''' It can't involve driving a tank, or releasing magician-eating sharks.\\
'''Beast Boy:''' I don't got it.
* ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'' has this exchange:
-->'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 2003 Leonardo]]:''' Any idea what we should do next?\\
'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987 1987 Turtles]]:''' Ooh! Ooh! I know! I know!\\
'''2003 Leonardo:''' ... ''other'' than going out for a slice?
* ''WesternAnimation/ClassOf3000'':
-->'''Sunny:''' Who knows what we need to beat Easley in the band competition?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Sunny:''' And do not say "musical ability."\\
''[all hands go down except Tamika and Madison's]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or wedgies.\\
''[Tamika's hand goes down]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or dolphins.\\
''[Madison's hand goes down]''

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* This ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' [[http://robotchicken.wikia.com/wiki/Sawed_by_the_Bell sketch]] [[JustForFun/XMeetsY involving]] ''Series/{{Saved by the Bell}}'' and ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'': the cast can escape if they press In an old Creator/CartoonNetwork short featuring ''WesternAnimation/TheHillbillyBears'', when they're on ''[[Series/TheJerrySpringerShow The Harry Stinger Show]]'':
-->'''Stinger:''' Anyone here with some words of wisdom for Mrs. Rugg? ''[entire audience raises their hands]'' Anyone with
a button that will torture Screech. They refuse to do so, until they are told they will receive free Corvettes. When Belding explains that it was just a trust exercise, the cast beats up Screech and end up in detention.
-->'''Slater:''' So we really don't get Corvettes?\\
'''Belding:''' No. Are there any other questions?\\
successful marriage? ''[hands go up]''\\
'''Kelly:''' Me! Me! Me!\\
'''Belding:''' Are there any other questions ''not'' pertaining to Corvettes?\\
''[hands go down]''\\
'''Everyone:''' Aww, man!
* ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' had a bit of a subversion when the team was captured by Mumbo and stripped of their powers and weapons and tried to brainstorm an escape plan.
-->'''Beast Boy:''' I got it!\\
'''Cyborg:''' It can't involve driving a tank, or releasing magician-eating sharks.\\
'''Beast Boy:''' I don't got it.
* ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'' has this exchange:
-->'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 2003 Leonardo]]:''' Any idea what we should do next?\\
'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987 1987 Turtles]]:''' Ooh! Ooh! I know! I know!\\
'''2003 Leonardo:''' ... ''other'' than going out for a slice?
* ''WesternAnimation/ClassOf3000'':
-->'''Sunny:''' Who knows what we need to beat Easley in the band competition?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Sunny:''' And do not say "musical ability."\\
''[all hands go down except Tamika and Madison's]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or wedgies.\\
''[Tamika's hand goes down]''\\
'''Sunny:''' Or dolphins.\\
''[Madison's hand goes
down]''



* ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooMysteryInc'':
-->Can anybody tell me what photosynthesis is? ... And PLEASE don't say plant farts.

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''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'':
** "Launchtime": Skipper wants to go on vacation and Private suggests going to a zoo (which is shot down because they already live in one). Later...
--->'''Skipper:''' Gentlemen, we are going to the moon!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:'''
And PLEASE don't say plant farts.no, there's no zoo on the moon.\\
''[Private's hand goes down]''
** And in "Snakehead!" when the penguins are trying to get rid of a particularly nasty fish:
--->'''Skipper:''' I need options, let's hear 'em!\\
''[Private raises his hand]''\\
'''Skipper:''' No, we're not running away.\\
''[Private's hand goes down]''
** And a longer one in "The Falcon and the Snow Job":
--->'''Skipper:''' Come on, who hasn't gone nuts for a girl?\\
''[Kowalski and Rico raises their hands]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Doris the Dolphin.\\
''[Kowalski's hand goes down]''\\
'''Skipper:''' [[NoodleIncident Guatemala]].\\
''[Rico keeps his hand up]''\\
'''Skipper:''' Don't make me show them the photos.\\
''[Rico finally brings his hand down]''



* Happens to Bruce Banner at the beginning of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateAvengers'': "Any questions ''not'' about [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk the Hulk]]?"
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'':
** When [[SadistTeacher Crocker]] is going especially crazy with pop quizzes, he asks the class how many seconds are in a year. [[CrazyPrepared Having expected to know this kind of random fact]], ''everyone'' in class insistently raises their hands. Then Crocker [[CueCardPause cheerfully appends]] "on Mars!", causing everyone to lower their hand but A.J., and even he couldn't actually answer.
** Timmy asks what he needs to do to make Trixie notice him. When Chester and A.J. raise their hands, he adds that he means a way to do that without humiliating himself and their hands go down.

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* Happens to Bruce Banner at This ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' [[http://robotchicken.wikia.com/wiki/Sawed_by_the_Bell sketch]] [[JustForFun/XMeetsY involving]] ''Series/{{Saved by the beginning of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateAvengers'': "Any Bell}}'' and ''Franchise/{{Saw}}'': the cast can escape if they press a button that will torture Screech. They refuse to do so, until they are told they will receive free Corvettes. When Belding explains that it was just a trust exercise, the cast beats up Screech and end up in detention.
-->'''Slater:''' So we really don't get Corvettes?\\
'''Belding:''' No. Are there any other questions?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Kelly:''' Me! Me! Me!\\
'''Belding:''' Are there any other
questions ''not'' about [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk pertaining to Corvettes?\\
''[hands go down]''\\
'''Everyone:''' Aww, man!
* ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooMysteryInc'':
-->Can anybody tell me what photosynthesis is? ... And PLEASE don't say plant farts.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** In "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" From a parenting seminar Homer and Marge are forced to attend:
--->'''Instructor:''' Now, who here can think of a way to resolve
the Hulk]]?"
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'':
** When [[SadistTeacher Crocker]] is going especially crazy with pop quizzes, he asks the class how many seconds are in a year. [[CrazyPrepared Having expected to know this kind of random fact]], ''everyone'' in class insistently
Skinners' problem?\\
''[everyone
raises their hands. Then Crocker [[CueCardPause cheerfully appends]] "on Mars!", causing everyone hands]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Without resorting
to violence?\\
''[all hands go down except Kearney's]''\\
'''Instructor:''' Or childish name-calling?\\
''[Kearney lowers his hand]''
** In "Two Bad Neighbors", after Bart and Homer glue a rainbow wig onto George H. W. Bush's head before his speech to the Elk's club.
--->'''Bush:''' Any questions?\\
''[all reporters put their hands up]''\\
'''Bush:''' Keeping in mind that I already explained about my hair.\\
''[reporters put their hands down]''
** In "The Mansion Family", a host for an award ceremony tries to find Springfield's new oldest citizen at (the original candidate having died on stage upon receiving the award):
--->'''Presenter:''' Anyone over sixty, please stand up.\\
''[several people, including [[ContinuityNod Ned]], Abe and Jasper, stand up]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Anyone over seventy.\\
''[many sit down, including Abe Simpson]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Eighty.\\
''[some sit down, [[ScatterBrainedSenior Abe stands back up again]]]''\\
'''Presenter:''' Ninety?\\
''[Abe sits down again, followed by Homer (who was just that desperate to take home an award), and the award goes to Mr. Burns]''
** "Deep Space Homer":
--->'''Scientist:''' Ladies and gentlemen and members of the press. I'd like to present the new generation of NASA astronauts: the average American.\\
''[Homer and Barney appear]''\\
'''Reporter:''' Jim Wallace, Associated Press. Is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' Far from it, Jim. One of these men will prove space travel is within the reach of the common man.\\
'''Reporter #2:''' Toby Hunter, Minneapolis Star. No really, is this a joke?\\
'''Scientist:''' No, Toby, and no more questions about whether this is a joke.\\
''[everyone disappointedly lowers theirs hands]''
** In "I Am Furious (Yellow)", during a presentation about ''[[ShowWithinAShow Danger Dog]]'':
--->'''Geoff Jenkins:''' Any questions?\\
'''Student:''' [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield What state]] [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall is Danger Dog set in?]]\\
'''Geoff:''' Michigan.\\
''[all but Bart
lower their hands]''
* From the "Band Geeks" episode of ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'':
-->'''Patrick:''' Is mayonnaise an instrument?\\
'''Squidward:''' No, Patrick. Mayonnaise is not an instrument.\\
''[Patrick raises his hand]''\\
'''Squidward:''' Horseradish is not an instrument either.\\
''[Patrick puts his
hand but A.J., and even he couldn't actually answer.
** Timmy asks what he needs to do to make Trixie notice him. When Chester and A.J. raise their hands, he adds that he means a way to do that without humiliating himself and their hands go down.
down]''



* In an old Creator/CartoonNetwork short featuring ''WesternAnimation/TheHillbillyBears'', when they're on ''[[Series/TheJerrySpringerShow The Harry Stinger Show]]'':
-->'''Stinger:''' Anyone here with some words of wisdom for Mrs. Rugg? ''[entire audience raises their hands]'' Anyone with a successful marriage? ''[hands go down]''
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'': In "Liquid Lunch", Slater hires The Figgis Agency for a mission and asks them if they have ever heard of ''Film/TheManchurianCandidate''. Archer gets ''The Manchurian Candidate'' mixed up with ''Film/OnTheTown'' and goes off on a long tangent about actress Bea Benaderet. When Slater finally manages to finish his briefing, he asks "Any questions?'. Archer raises his hand, prompting Slater to add "That aren't about Bea Benaderet?". Archer puts his hand down.
* ''WesternAnimation/Ducktales2017'', both executed by Louie:
** When Launchpad catches Louie using Gyro's Time Tub (a TimeMachine made out of a bathtub), Launchpad is just incredulous that Louie [[ComicallyMissingThePoint has his own bathtub]]. When Louie explains his latest GetRichQuickScheme (stealing "lost treasures" before they're lost), he asks for any questions. He then clarifies that, again, it is ''not'' a real tub and ''cannot'' be used for bubble baths. Launchpad puts his hand down and puts a rubber duck back into his pocket.
** When they're stranded on a desert island and trying to figure out how to get back to Duckburg, Dewey enthusiastically raises his hand.
---> '''Louie:''' "Keeping in mind that Dewey cannot surf us back because ''he doesn't know how to surf.''"
---> '''Dewey:''' "We don't know that until I try!"

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* In an old Creator/CartoonNetwork short featuring ''WesternAnimation/TheHillbillyBears'', ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' had a bit of a subversion when they're on ''[[Series/TheJerrySpringerShow The Harry Stinger Show]]'':
-->'''Stinger:''' Anyone here with some words
the team was captured by Mumbo and stripped of wisdom for Mrs. Rugg? ''[entire audience raises their hands]'' Anyone with powers and weapons and tried to brainstorm an escape plan.
-->'''Beast Boy:''' I got it!\\
'''Cyborg:''' It can't involve driving
a successful marriage? ''[hands go down]''
tank, or releasing magician-eating sharks.\\
'''Beast Boy:''' I don't got it.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'': In "Liquid Lunch", Slater hires The Figgis Agency ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'' has this exchange:
-->'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 2003 Leonardo]]:''' Any idea what we should do next?\\
'''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987 1987 Turtles]]:''' Ooh! Ooh! I know! I know!\\
'''2003 Leonardo:''' ... ''other'' than going out
for a mission and asks them if they have ever heard slice?
* Happens to Bruce Banner at the beginning
of ''Film/TheManchurianCandidate''. Archer gets ''The Manchurian Candidate'' mixed up with ''Film/OnTheTown'' and goes off on a long tangent about actress Bea Benaderet. When Slater finally manages to finish his briefing, he asks ''WesternAnimation/UltimateAvengers'': "Any questions?'. Archer raises his hand, prompting Slater to add "That aren't about Bea Benaderet?". Archer puts his hand down.
* ''WesternAnimation/Ducktales2017'', both executed by Louie:
** When Launchpad catches Louie using Gyro's Time Tub (a TimeMachine made out of a bathtub), Launchpad is just incredulous that Louie [[ComicallyMissingThePoint has his own bathtub]]. When Louie explains his latest GetRichQuickScheme (stealing "lost treasures" before they're lost), he asks for any questions. He then clarifies that, again, it is
questions ''not'' a real tub and ''cannot'' be used for bubble baths. Launchpad puts his hand down and puts a rubber duck back into his pocket.
** When they're stranded on a desert island and trying to figure out how to get back to Duckburg, Dewey enthusiastically raises his hand.
---> '''Louie:''' "Keeping in mind that Dewey cannot surf us back because ''he doesn't know how to surf.''"
---> '''Dewey:''' "We don't know that until I try!"
about [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk the Hulk]]?"
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** When Launchpad catches Louie using Gyro's Time Tub (a TimeMachine made out of a bathtub), Launchpad is just incredulous that Louie [[ComicallyMissingThePoint has his own bathtub]]. When Louie explains his latest GetRichQuickScheme (stealing "lost treasures" before they're lost), he asks for any questions. He then clarifies that, again, it is ''not'' a real tub and ''cannot'' be used for bubble baths. Launchpad puts his hand down and puts a rubber duck back into his pocket.
** When they're stranded on a desert island and trying to figure out how to get back to Duckburg, Dewey enthusiastically raises his hand.
---> '''Louie:''' "Keeping in mind that Dewey cannot surf us back because ''he doesn't know how to surf.''"
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* Towards the end of ''Manga/AssassinationClassroom'', [[spoiler:when Class 3-E has shifted their focus to find a cure for Koro-sensei]], they plan on hijacking an experimental JAXA - err, [[BlandNameProduct NAXA]] - spacecraft. When Isogai asks who wants to go, almost everyone raises their hands despite being told that only two people could board the craft. Koro-sensei then reminds everyone that the technology is still experimental. Instantly everyone's hands go down.
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'''Grant:''' ''[sighs]'' Okay. Does anyone have a question that does ''not'' relate to Film/JurassicPark?\\

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* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': When ComicBook/WonderWoman was holding a conference to promote her book ''Reflections'', one guy in the audience asked if she had a boyfriend at the moment. She said she didn't, a bunch of hands went up. She added that she didn't have a girlfriend either, and wasn't looking for one, [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer so all the hands go down]].

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* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': When ComicBook/WonderWoman Franchise/WonderWoman was holding a conference to promote her book ''Reflections'', one guy in the audience asked if she had a boyfriend at the moment. She said she didn't, a bunch of hands went up. She added that she didn't have a girlfriend either, and wasn't looking for one, [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer so all the hands go down]].



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* From ''Film/JurassicParkIII'', when Dr. Grant is giving a lecture. For further irony, the one hand that ''does'' remain up is about one of the topics he said he didn't want to discuss; the questionaire was just ballsy.

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* ''ComicStrip/{{Garfield}}'': [[http://garfield.com/comic/2014-09-12 Jon and Garfield discussing vacation plans.]]

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* In ''Fanfic/RiseOfTeamZodiac'' after Ford explains the situation with Bill
-->'''Ford:''' Now I know this is a lot of take in… but are there anymore questions.\\
''[Asui, Kaminari and Jiro all put their hands up]''\\
'''Stan:''' ''[In English]'': Wait Ford. You're dealing with a bunch of teenagers.\\
'''Ford:''' ''[In English]'': Oh you're quite right… ''[Switches to Japanese]'' And before any of you ask, no I won't show you how I flip people off nor will I explain it.\\
''[Kaminari and Jiro put their hands down]''\\
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* In ''Fanfic/SonOfTheSannin'', the first stage of the Chunin Exams has the participants having to chase and capture some ninjas who carry a scroll hidden somewhere in their person. When the proctor allows questions and hands go up, he clarifies that the scroll bearers [[AssShove won't hide the scroll in their rectums]]. Most hands go down immediately.
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* From [[WebAnimation/ZeroPunctuation Yahtzee's review]] of ''VideoGame/{{Cuphead}}'':
-->''Viewers, do you think there's something wrong with me?''\\
''[foreground fills with hand silhouettes]''\\
''Rhetorical question. Hands down please.''
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'''Teacher:''' Now in the movie, whom was Franchise/IndianaJones fighting?\\
''[one hand goes up]''\\
'''Teacher:''' Besides the snakes.\\

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fighting-\\
''[one hand (Creator/ChrisFarley) goes up]''\\
'''Teacher:''' Besides -Besides the snakes.\\snakes?\\

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A character, usually a {{School Teacher|s}}, makes a comment or asks a question, prompting others to raise their hands. Someone (usually the original speaker) changes the question ("… but ''without'' using your computer?") or adds a comment ("No, the answer isn't "cheese"), which causes the hands to go down, implying that the hand-raisers' next statements were very predictable. Usually PlayedForLaughs.

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A character, usually a {{School Teacher|s}}, makes a comment or asks a question, prompting others to raise their hands. Someone (usually the original speaker) changes the question ("… ("... but ''without'' using your computer?") or adds a comment ("No, the answer isn't "cheese"), which causes the hands to go down, implying that the hand-raisers' next statements were very predictable. Usually PlayedForLaughs.






''(Rhonda and Amelia raise their hands.)''\\

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''(Rhonda and Amelia sheepishly lower hands.)''
* In ''ComicBook/HexWives'' #6, Nadiya is in the middle of an angry rant at the Architects, when her 'husband' Eric unwisely decides to interpret her sarcastic question literally:
-->"Oh well, please forgive me! I'd hate for you men to feel diminished. Does anyone else feel betrayed in any way? Eric, put your hand down."

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''(Rhonda ''[Rhonda and Amelia sheepishly lower hands.)''
hands]''
* In ''ComicBook/HexWives'' #6, Nadiya is in the middle of an angry rant at the Architects, when her 'husband' "husband" Eric unwisely decides to interpret her sarcastic question literally:
-->"Oh -->'''Nadiya:''' Oh well, please forgive me! I'd hate for you men to feel diminished. Does anyone else feel betrayed in any way? Eric, put your hand down."



* Used twice in ''FanFic/PoniesOneHalf''.

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(''a few hands went up among the four- or fivescore assembled sisters; even they went down when everyone realized what their former princess meant by "living"'')

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* From an early 1990s ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' sketch, a classroom full of not-so-bright students:
-->'''Teacher:''' How many people here have seen ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''?\\

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From an early 1990s ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' sketch, a classroom full of not-so-bright students:
-->'''Teacher:''' --->'''Teacher:''' How many people here have seen ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''?\\



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* ''Machinima/RedVsBlue Reconstruction'' has this.

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'''Gabe:''' I don't have any ideas.\\

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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'', "Launchtime": Skipper wants to go on vacation and Private suggests going to a zoo (which is shot down because they already live in one). Later...
-->'''Skipper:''' Gentlemen, we are going to the moon!\\

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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'', ''WesternAnimation/ThePenguinsOfMadagascar'':
**
"Launchtime": Skipper wants to go on vacation and Private suggests going to a zoo (which is shot down because they already live in one). Later...
-->'''Skipper:''' --->'''Skipper:''' Gentlemen, we are going to the moon!\\



-->'''Stewie:''' Uh, excuse me. We're looking for a Mr. Goldman.\\
''[Every man raises his hand]''\\

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''[Every ''[every man raises his hand]''\\



''[The half that lowered their hands raise them again]''\\

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-->'''Dean:''' Are there any unemployed professors here?
-->''(a group of professors raise their hands)''
-->'''Dean:''' ...who ''haven't'' had sex with a student or tweeted about assassinating the President?
-->''(all except Brian!Stewie lower their hands)''
-->'''Dean:''' Alright, it's you.

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-->'''Dean:''' --->'''Dean:''' Are there any unemployed professors here?
-->''(a
here?\\
''[a
group of professors raise their hands)''
-->'''Dean:''' ...
hands]''\\
'''Dean:''' ...
who ''haven't'' had sex with a student or tweeted about assassinating the President?
-->''(all
President?\\
''[all
except Brian!Stewie Stewie-in-Brian's-Body lower their hands)''
-->'''Dean:'''
hands]''\\
'''Dean:'''
Alright, it's you.



-->'''Beast Boy:''' I got it!
-->'''Cyborg:''' It can’t involve driving a tank, or releasing magician-eating sharks.
-->'''Beast Boy:''' I don’t got it.
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-->'''Beast Boy:''' I got it!
-->'''Cyborg:'''
it!\\
'''Cyborg:'''
It can’t can't involve driving a tank, or releasing magician-eating sharks.
-->'''Beast
sharks.\\
'''Beast
Boy:''' I don’t don't got it.
* ''WesternAnimation/TurtlesForever'' had has this exchange:



-->'''Phineas:''' Has anyone ''else'' here been leading a bizarre double-life? ''[{{Beat}}, without looking]'' Put your hand down, Ferb.

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-->'''Phineas:''' Has anyone ''else'' here been leading a bizarre double-life? ''[{{Beat}}, ''[{{beat}}, without looking]'' Put your hand down, Ferb.



-->'''Stinger:''' Anyone here with some words of wisdom for Mrs. Rugg? (entire audience raises their hands) Anyone with a successful marriage? (hands go down)

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-->'''Stinger:''' Anyone here with some words of wisdom for Mrs. Rugg? (entire ''[entire audience raises their hands) hands]'' Anyone with a successful marriage? (hands ''[hands go down)down]''
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* ''Webcomic/GGGuys'' does this [[http://www.gg-guys.com/?id=11 here,]] featuring [[VideoGame/SonicUnleashed some]] [[Franchise/OnePiece stretchy]] [[ComicBook/FantasticFour guys]] and the obvious question about [[PowerPerversionPotential their genitals]].

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* ''Webcomic/GGGuys'' does this [[http://www.gg-guys.com/?id=11 here,]] featuring [[VideoGame/SonicUnleashed some]] [[Franchise/OnePiece stretchy]] [[ComicBook/FantasticFour guys]] and the obvious question about [[PowerPerversionPotential their genitals]].
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* In ''ComicBook/HexWives'' #6, Nadiya is in the middle of an angry rant at the Architects, when her 'husband' Eric unwisely decides to interrupt her sarcastic question literally:

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* In ''ComicBook/HexWives'' #6, Nadiya is in the middle of an angry rant at the Architects, when her 'husband' Eric unwisely decides to interrupt interpret her sarcastic question literally:
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* In ''ComicBook/HexWives'' #6, Nadiya is in the middle of an angry rant at the Architects, when her 'husband' Eric unwisely decides to interrupt her sarcastic question literally:
-->"Oh well, please forgive me! I'd hate for you men to feel diminished. Does anyone else feel betrayed in any way? Eric, put your hand down."
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''[all but one student lower their hands]''

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''[all but one student Bart lower their hands]''
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* In ''Fanfic/NeitherABirdNorAPlaneItsDeku'', Tokoyami raises his hand during class elections. He puts it back down when Aizawa tells him that his genie will count as a part of him and will not get a vote.
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-->'''D.J.''': Have you been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a girl? [one puts his hand down] Who's not a cousin? [no one's hands are up]

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-->'''D.J.''': Have any of you guys been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a girl? woman? [one puts his hand down] Who's not a cousin? [no one's Who wasn't in your family? [all hands are up]down] O.K. Thank you. We'll, uh, get back to you.
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* ''Series/FullHouse'':
** In "To Joey, With Love", when Rebecca is about to give Nicky and Alex ice cream while the house is filled with guitarists auditioning for Jesse's new band:
-->'''Rebecca''': Who wants ice cream?\\
''[hands go up]''\\
'''Rebecca''': Let me rephrase that. Who wants ice cream but can't read yet?\\
''[some hands go down]''\\
'''Rebecca''': How about this -- who wants ice cream, can't read yet, and has no tattoos?\\
''[only Nicky and Alex's hands stay up]''
** Early in "Michelle Rides Again, Part 1", Kimmy finds {{Nerd}}s as potential prom dates for D.J., who, already unimpressed, starts her vetting process with the three who remain:
-->'''D.J.''': Have you been to a dance? [two out of three have hands up] With a girl? [one puts his hand down] Who's not a cousin? [no one's hands are up]

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* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory''. In "The Plimpton Stimulation", HotScientist Dr. Plimpton wants to have a foursome with Raj, Leonard, and Howard.

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* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory''. ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'':
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In "The Plimpton Stimulation", HotScientist Dr. Plimpton wants to have a foursome with Raj, Leonard, and Howard.


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** In "The Decision Reverberation", the question and answer session at the planetarium goes awry when Raj mentions the possibility of aliens.
-->'''Raj:''' Are there any more questions? [hands go up] Not about aliens. [all hands go down]
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** From a parenting seminar Homer and Marge are forced to attend:

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** In "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" From a parenting seminar Homer and Marge are forced to attend:



** Bart and Homer glue a rainbow wig onto George H. W. Bush's head before his speech to the Elk's club.

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** In "Two Bad Neighbors", after Bart and Homer glue a rainbow wig onto George H. W. Bush's head before his speech to the Elk's club.



** A host for an award ceremony tries to find Springfield's new oldest citizen at (the original candidate having died on stage upon receiving the award):

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** A In "The Mansion Family", a host for an award ceremony tries to find Springfield's new oldest citizen at (the original candidate having died on stage upon receiving the award):



** During a presentation about ''[[ShowWithinAShow Danger Dog]]'':

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** During In "I Am Furious (Yellow)", during a presentation about ''[[ShowWithinAShow Danger Dog]]'':

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* An inverted example in ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'': [[ActionDad Stoick]] asks for volunteers for a mission to search for the dragon nest, and nobody answers him. Then he adds that anyone staying on Berk will "look after [[TheKlutz Hiccup]]", and every Viking's hand flies up.
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* An inverted example in ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'': [[ActionDad Stoick]] asks for volunteers for a mission to search for the dragon nest, and nobody answers him. Then he adds that anyone staying on Berk will "look after [[TheKlutz Hiccup]]", and every viking's hand flies up.

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