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* In one installment of ''Webcomic/DinosaurComics'', God himself asks T-Rex where wind comes from, and defends himself: "UM OF COURSE I KNOW I JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU DO"

* Seen in an E-Man parody of MarvelComics--PointyHairedBoss [[StanLee Stanley Presents]] is hideously out of touch with the current continuity his company prints, and keeps making references to things that haven't been true for over a decade. When called on it, "I know that, I was just testing you."
* CowboyBebop:
--> "Is this thing [dog whistle] on? I can't hear it."
--> "It's a frequency too high for humans to hear."
--> "[Awkward pause] I knew that. I was testing you."
* Done in an episode of the original ''Series/{{Star Trek|The Original Series}}''. Kirk and Scotty set up a challenge/response [[TrustPassword password]] before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Scotty to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Scotty. Scotty catches on immediately and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real [[OutOfCharacterAlert Kirk would never "test" him]] in a situation like that.
* In the ''WKRP'' episode "Put Up or Shut Up," Johnny Fever has a drug flashback. He asks Andy, the station manager, "Do you see anybody over in that corner?" After Andy says no, Johnny says, "Neither do I. Just testing you."
* Played on several levels in KnightsOfTheOldRepublic. Bastila asks you a few simple questions about your background. You can answer truthfully or sarcastically. She admits to testing you to see if you were honest and able to treat the Force Bond seriously. What she's really testing [[spoiler: is if the brainwashing the Jedi Council did was still sticking.]]
* ''DiffrentStrokes'': When Susie tells Arnold that she reads The Wall Street Journal, Arnold says he likes the comics in it. When she says there are no comics, Arnold says he is just testing her.
* A ''{{Dad's Army}}'' staple, "Good thinking, Wilson. I was wondering who'd be the first to spot that."

* A ''Dad'sArmy'' staple, "Good thinking, Wilson. I was wondering who'd be the first to spot that."

* A ''{{Dad's Army}}'' staple, "Good thinking, Wilson. I was wondering who'd be the first to spot that."

* Done in an episode of the original ''Series/{{Star Trek|The Original Series}}''. Kirk and Spock set up a challenge/response [[TrustPassword password]] before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Spock to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Spock. [[TheSmartGuy Spock]] catches on immediately and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real [[OutOfCharacterAlert Kirk would never "test" him]] like that.

* Done in an episode of the original ''Series/{{Star Trek|The Original Series}}''. Kirk and Spock set up a challenge/response [[TrustPassword password]] before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Spock to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Spock. [[TheSmartGuy Spock]] [[GenreSavvy catches on immediately]] and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real [[OutOfCharacterAlert Kirk would never "test" him]] like that.

* The ''{{Supernatural}}'' episode "A Very Supernatural Christmas":

* Done in an episode of the original ''Series/{{Star Trek|The Original Series}}''. Kirk and Spock set up a challenge/response [[TrustPassword password]] before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Spock to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Spock. [[TheSmartGuy Spock]] [[GenreSavvy catches on immediately]] and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real [[SomethingHeWouldNeverSay Kirk would never "test" him]] like that.

* A variant occurs with kids, usually regarding a rude word or a sexual/bodily function. From ''SouthPark'':

* In the {{Discworld}} book ''Discworld/MakingMoney'', when [[MadMathematician Mr. Bent]] has a paper corrected by one of his younger employees and suffers a breakdown, Moist initially wonders why he simply didn't claim he was testing them.

* In one installment of ''Webcomic/{{Dinosaur Comics}}'', God himself asks T-Rex where wind comes from, and defends himself: "UM OF COURSE I KNOW I JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU DO"

* A variant occurs with kids, usually regarding a rude word or a sexual/bodily function. From ''SouthPark'':

* Seen in an E-Man parody of MarvelComics--PointyHairedBoss [[StanLee Stanley Presents]] is hideously out of touch with the current continuity his company prints, and keeps making references to things that haven't been true for over a decade. When called on it, "I know that, I was just testing you."
* CowboyBebop:
--> "Is this thing [dog whistle] on? I can't hear it."
--> "It's a frequency too high for humans to hear."

* Done in an episode of the original ''StarTrek''. Kirk and Spock set up a challenge/response [[TrustPassword password]] before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Spock to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Spock. [[TheSmartGuy Spock]] [[GenreSavvy catches on immediately]] and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real [[SomethingHeWouldNeverSay Kirk would never "test" him]] like that.

* Played on several levels in KnightsOfTheOldRepublic. Bastila asks you a few simple questions about your background. You can answer truthfully or sarcastically. She admits to testing you to see if you were honest and able to treat the Force Bond seriously. What she's really testing [[spoiler: if if the brainwashing the Jedi Council did was still sticking.]]

** Except that it was Scottie, not Spock.

* In one installment of {{Dinosaur Comics}}, God himself asks T-Rex where wind comes from, and defends himself: "UM OF COURSE I KNOW I JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU DO"

Alice asks a question. Bob looks at her incredulously and gives an answer. His tone conveys, quite clearly, that she should know this already Alice is embarrassed, and in a feeble attempt to cover her ignorance, informs Bob that she was "Just Testing Him." Stock phrase, usually accompanied by excessive blushing and a sheepish grin.

Dean: [trying to cover] ...I know... I was just testing you..

* CowboyBebop: "Is this thing [dog whistle] on? I can't hear it." "It's a frequency too high for humans to hear." "[Awkward pause] I knew that. I was testing you."

* In this installment of {{Dinosaur Comics}}, God himself asks T-Rex where wind comes from, and defends himself: "UM OF COURSE I KNOW I JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU DO"
* {{Supernatural}} episode "A Very Supernatural Christmas"

* Seen in an E-Man parody of Marvel Comics--Pointy Haired Boss Stanley Presents is hideously out of touch with the current continuity his company prints, and keeps making references to things that haven't been true for over a decade. When called on it, "I know that, I was just testing you."

* Done in an episode of the original ''StarTrek''. Kirk and Spock set up a challenge/response password before Kirk beamed down to a planet in order to prevent imposters from getting beamed up. Naturally a shapeshifter takes Kirk's form and tries to get Spock to beam him up. When he doesn't know the password, he tries to cover it up by saying that he was just testing Spock. Spock catches on immediately and concludes that Kirk must be in trouble, since the real Kirk would never "test" him like that.

* A variant occurs with kids, usually regarding a rude word or a sexual/bodily function. From South Park:

* In {{Discworld}} Discworld/MakingMoney, when [[MadMathematician Mr. Bent]] has a paper corrected by one of his younger employees and suffers a breakdown, Moist initially wonders why he simply didn't claim he was testing them.

* In {{Discworld}}'s MakingMoney, when [[MadMathematician Mr. Bent]] has a paper corrected by one of his younger employees and suffers a breakdown, Moist wonders why he simply didn't claim he was testing them.

Alice asks a question. Bob looks at her incredulously and gives an answer. His tone conveys, quite clearly, "YouShouldKnowThisAlready." Alice is embarrassed, and in a feeble attempt to cover her ignorance, informs Bob that she was "Just Testing Him." Stock phrase, usually accompanied by excessive blushing and a sheepish grin.

* In {{Discworld}}'s {{Making Money}}, when [[MadMathematician Mr. Bent]] has a paper corrected by one of his younger employees and suffers a breakdown, Moist wonders why he simply didn't claim he was testing them.

* In this installment of Dinosaur Comics, God himself asks T-Rex where wind comes from, and defends himself: "UM OF COURSE I KNOW I JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU DO"
* Supernatural episode "A Very Supernatural Christmas"

-->Jimmy: May I suggest that instead of the arm-missiles button, you push the one right below it?\\
Carl: I know what button to push! I was just testing you.