History Main / ImmuneToJumpScares

-->--'''Wren''', ''Webcomic/PebbleAndWren''

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' episode "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS12E13DayOfTheJackanapes Day of the Jackanapes]]", Sideshow Bob comes up from behind Bart and menacingly gives his "Hello, Bart" {{Catchphrase}}, but Bart simply gives a simple "How are you doing?" in reply instead of his and Lisa's usual "AHHH! SIDESHOW BOB!" PhraseCatcher, [[VillainDecay citing his numerous victories over Bob at this point]] as his reason for doing so.

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[[caption-width-right:350:When they say, "don't get too comfortable," that's because apathy is an immunity.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'': Not even a minute after meeting Donkey for the first time, Shrek attempts to scare him away by roaring right in his face. Donkey isn't fazed by the ogre's grimace and [[YouNeedABreathMint complains only about his unpleasant breath]].

[[folder:Web Animation]]
* Of the members of ''WebAnimation/{{Hololive}}'', Sora Tokino and Botan Shishiro are particularly famous for being unflappable, either getting muted responses or hysterical laughter from jumpscares in games like ''VideoGame/{{Phasmophobia}}'' or ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilVillage''[[note]]On certain occasions, Sora jokingly apologized to both the ghosts and her viewers for not screaming, while Botan is famous for instinctively shooting a jumpscare in [=RE8=][[/note]]. On the other hand, they do have their own phobias: Sora gets disgusted by bugs (and VR horror games seem to have more success), while Botan admitted that unscripted scares can still get her.
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* ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'': Early in the film, Rex, a toy dinosaur, tries to scare Woody by suddenly roaring into his face. It doesn't bother him one bit.

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* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'': In the episode "Ghost Host" (04x17), the Flying Dutchman attempts to frighten Spongebob by turning into a ghoul-like screaming monster, but to no avail. [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spongebob-sees-flying-dutchman This has also become a meme on its own]].

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* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'': in the episode "Ghost Host" (04x17), the Flying Dutchman attempts to frighten Spongebob by turning into a ghoul-like screaming monster, but to no avail. [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spongebob-sees-flying-dutchman This has also become a meme on its own]].

* An episode of ''Series/{{Scrubs}}'' has Dr. Cox take over leading the interns on rounds for a day instead of Dr. Kelso; the interns are usually terrified of missing an answer one of Kelso's questions, but Cox assures them that not knowing an answer is fine, since doctors usually have to search for answers anyway. When Kelso takes over again, to his consternation, the interns no longer fear him, even when he attempts to jumpscare one of them with a sudden "OOGA BOOGA BOOGA!" right in their face.

[[folder:Video Games]]
* ''VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddysWorld'': Most [[GlassCannon Foxy]] variants have the Jumpscare attack, which temporarily stuns all enemies. All bosses are [[NoSell immune to this attack]].

Not all monsters manage to successfully perform one of their most basic skills: jumpscaring. When this happens, they may [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness utter an out-of-character line]] or, as in our case, compliment their victim for keeping calm. Or they will just attack them straight. Beware of these guys.

As far as we know, people like you may have NervesOfSteel, [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror got accustomed to horror on a regular basis]] or being a CloudCuckooLander and possibly TheDitz. By experience I know the latter two guys may have a DelayedReaction, but in most cases they'll just stare at me unsurprised as if I made a fool of myself. Of course, this is definitely something a NervousWreck would never achieve (much to my glee).

* ''WesternAnimation/OpenSeason'': The first film opens with [[BearyFriendly Boog]] sneaking out of his owner Beth's garage, creeping up behind her and letting out a MightyRoar. Beth doesn't show any signs of fear or startling. Instead, she just smirks, turns around, and roars back at Boog, to show him how to do it correctly.

* ''Film/VanHelsing'': Mr. Hyde tries to scare the title character by welcoming him with a jumpscare from the ceiling. Despite being a ruthless murderer, he praises his pursuer's tranquility and remarks with intrigue he'll be "[[ImAHumanitarian hard to digest]]".

* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': Enforced in the episode "[[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheSiegeOfTheNorthPart1 The Siege of the North Part 1]]". During a brief respite as the Fire Nation lays siege to the Northern Water Tribe, Avatar Aang mediates into the Spirit World to seek out the Moon and Ocean Spirits for aid in defending the Northern Water Tribe. His search has him cross paths with [[EldritchAbomination Koh]] [[FaceStealer the Face-Stealer]], the only spirit old enough to know where the Moon and Ocean Spirits disappeared to. Koh attempts to elicit a reaction out of Aang throughout the entirety of their conversation, as his ability to steal the face relies on his victims making an expression of any kind, and in his first try he simply leaps out of the darkness above Aang and only stops mere inches away from Aang's face. It's somewhat alleviated by Aang's bored look (as he knew what Koh was trying to do) and Koh just greeting him with a simple "Welcome!", but the Koh's intentions in that brief moment are still made explicitly clear.

[[SelfDemonstratingArticle What, why is everything quiet?]] You didn't [[ScreamsLikeALittleGirl let out a high-pitched scream]]! You must be a tough one, not everybody has your NervesOfSteel. Or perhaps you got used to other monsters doing the same trick over and over again. Nice job, mate. As a small reward for your cold blood, I'll describe this trope for you.

Not all monsters manage to successfully perform one of their most basic skills: jumpscaring. When this happens, they may utter an out-of-character line or, as in our case, compliment their victim for keeping calm. Or they will just attack them straight. Beware of these guys.

That's enough, I'm done with you!

As far as I know, people like you may have NervesOfSteel, [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror got accustomed to horror on a regular basis]] or being a CloudCuckooLander and possibly TheDitz. By experience I know the latter two guys may have a DelayedReaction, but in most cases they'll just stare at me unsurprised as if I made a fool of myself. Of course, this is definitely something a NervousWreck would never achieve (much to my glee).

!!Here's some examples from animals, people and fellow monsters:

[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
* ''Anime/FullMetalPanicFumoffu'': During the WhatDoTheyFearEpisode, the former ChildSoldier Sousuke proves completely impervious to jumpscares, simply remarking that he's glad it's not a booby trap.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'': not even a minute after meeting Donkey for the first time, Shrek attempts to scare him away by roaring right in his face. Donkey isn't fazed by the ogre's grimace and [[YouNeedABreathMint complains only about his unpleasant breath]].

-->'''Rex:''' Were you scared? Tell me honestly.
-->'''Woody:''' I was close to being scared that time.
-->'''Rex:''' Oh, I'm trying to go for fearsome here, but I just don't feel it! I think I'm just coming off as annoying.

* ''Film/VanHelsing'': Mr. Hyde tries to scare the titual character by welcoming him with a jumpscare from the ceiling. Despite being a ruthless murderer, he praises his pursuer's tranquility and remarks with intrigue he'll be "[[ImAHumanitarian hard to digest]]".

* Subverted in ''Literature/TheFamousFive'' book ''Five go to Smuggler's Top''. Dick drops a plate behind the supposedly deaf manservant Block, making a big noise, but Block does not flinch at all; Dick takes this as confirmation that Block is indeed completely deaf. [[spoiler: However, later it is revealed that Block is not deaf at all, and must be very skilled at not reacting to sudden noises around him.]]

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[[folder:WesternAnimation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': Enforced in the episode [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheSiegeOfTheNorthPart1 The Siege of the North Part 1]]. During a brief respite as the Fire Nation lays siege to the Northern Water Tribe, Avatar Aang mediates into the Spirit World to seek out the Moon and Ocean Spirits for aid in defending the Northern Water Tribe. His search has him cross paths with [[EldritchAbomination Koh]] [[FaceStealer the Face-Stealer]], the only spirit old enough to know where the Moon and Ocean Spirits disappeared to. Koh attempts to elicit a reaction out of Aang throughout the entirety of their conversation, as his ability to steal the face relies on his victims making an expression of any kind, and in his first try he simply leapt out of the darkness above Aang and only stopped mere inches away from Aang's face. It's somewhat alleviated by Aang's bored look (as he knew what Koh was trying to do) and Koh just greeting him with a simple "Welcome!", but the Koh's intentions in that brief moment were still made explicitly clear.

* ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants'': in the episode "Ghost Host" (04x17), the Flying Dutchman attempts to frighten Spongebob by turning into a ghoul-like screaming monster, but to no avail. [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spongebob-sees-flying-dutchman This has also become a meme on its own]].

That's enough, I'm done with you!

''BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!''