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** [[TheSpock Spock]] In ''[[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries The Original Series]]'' uses this pose many times in the second season onward.

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** [[TheSpock Spock]] In ''[[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries The Original Series]]'' uses this pose many times in the second season onward. His slightly younger portrayal on ''Series/StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds'' also does this.
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* Many villains demonstrate this trope in the Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse. Among them are Lex Luthor, Ra's Al Ghul (though it might just be his cape), Vandal Savage, and Gorilla Grodd.

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* Many villains demonstrate this trope in the Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse. Among them are Lex Luthor, Ra's Al Ghul (though it might just be his cape), Vandal Savage, and Gorilla Grodd.Grodd and Darkseid. In fact, in his first appearance in ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', when Bruno Manheim, and thus the audience, is introduced to Darkseid, he is in this pose.

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* In ''The Revenge of the Hound'', a Franchise/SherlockHolmes novel by Michael Hardwick, a sailor stands with his hands clasped behind his back while talking to Holmes and Watson. [[spoiler:Watson doesn't think anything of it, but Holmes knows that the sailor isn't in one of the services where this pose is standard, and realizes that he was doing it to hide a piece of incriminating evidence behind his back.]]

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* In ''The Revenge of the Hound'', ''Literature/TheRevengeOfTheHound'', a Franchise/SherlockHolmes novel by Michael Hardwick, a sailor stands with his hands clasped behind his back while talking to Holmes and Watson. [[spoiler:Watson doesn't think anything of it, but Holmes knows that the sailor isn't in one of the services where this pose is standard, and realizes that he was doing it to hide a piece of incriminating evidence behind his back.]]]]
* ''Literature/TheVazulaChronicles'': In ''A Kingdom Restored'', Merletta meets the Record Master, the de facto ruler of the merpeople of the triple kingdoms, who floats with his hands folded behind his back.
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* In ''The Revenge of the Hound'', a Franchise/SherlockHolmes novel by Michael Hardwick, a sailor stands with his hands clasped behind his back while talking to Holmes and Watson. [[spoiler:Watson doesn't think anything of it, but Holmes knows that the sailor isn't in one of the services where this pose is standard, and realizes that he was doing it to hide a piece of incriminating evidence behind his back.]]
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* ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'': Serena has this as a common default pose, and she even does it in the final episode of the ''XY'' series after she [[spoiler:([[IUhYouToo kinda]]) confesses her feelings to Ash and kisses him]].

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* ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'': ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'': Serena has this as a common default pose, and she even does it in the final episode of the ''XY'' series after she [[spoiler:([[IUhYouToo kinda]]) confesses her feelings to Ash and kisses him]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'', several extras are seen walking in the manner of the second type.
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The physical inverse of the BadassArmFold, where the arms are folded behind the back. The hands may be clasped together just behind the waist (more common in the West and pictured at right), or gripping the opposite forearm higher up (more common in the East). This posture generates strong connotations of patience and consideration.

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The physical inverse of the BadassArmFold, where the arms are folded behind the back. The hands may be clasped together just behind the waist (more common in the West and pictured at right), or gripping the opposite forearm higher up (more common in the East). This posture generates strong connotations of patience and consideration.
consideration, and looks more relaxed than the front fold.

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* [[CausticCritic Anton Ego]] does this in ''WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}}'' when he interrupts Linguini's press conference to announce he's going to review Gusteau's for a second time.
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* [[CausticCritic Anton Ego]] does this in ''WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}}'' when he interrupts Linguini's press conference to announce he's going to review Gusteau's for a second time.
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* Darth Vader from ''Franchise/StarWars'' is sometimes seen doing this, as are many Imperial officers.

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* Darth Vader from ''Franchise/StarWars'' is sometimes seen doing this, a holdover from his days as are Anakin Skywalker. The same is true of many Imperial officers.
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* [[Literature/{{Discworld}} Vetinari]], as a ContemplativeBoss, is stated to do this whenever he stands in front of his big picture window.

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* [[Literature/{{Discworld}} Vetinari]], ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'': Vetinari, as a ContemplativeBoss, is stated to do this whenever he stands in front of his big picture window.
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* When placed into the "Parade Rest" position, the squad member(s) is not ''supposed'' to pay attention to any other command, until brought to the "Attention" position by the authority (or higher) who placed the member(s) in position. The ''supposed'' to because the individual can be in a situation, such as approached by a flag officer (general or admiral) who then interacts with him/her. Rather than be perceived as insulting the officer, the member will usually (upon self-authority) snap to attention, respond in kind to the officer, and then return to "parade rest" when the officer moves on. (BTW, a salute would also be in order.)
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* In ''Film/MovingViolation'', Tylor stands with his hands folded behind his back while he talks to the mayor.

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* ''VideoGame/Destiny2: The Witch Queen:'' [[GreaterScopeVillain Rhulk]], [[TheDragon Disciple of the Witness]], the FinalBoss of the 'Vow of the Disciple' raid, spends most of the encounter with him in this pose, as befits his [[SmugSnake arrogant]], [[EvilGloating mocking]] demeanor. When he actually is rendered vulnerable and realizes [[PlayerCharacter The Guardians]] could beat him, he [[LetsGetDangerous starts taking things seriously]] and shifts to a LimpAndLivid stance.
* ''VideoGame/DiscoElysium'': Kim Kitsuragi does this as his standard idle pose, befitting his calm demeanor and [[ByTheBookCop no-nonsense approach to his work]].
* Solas from ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' often settles into this pose during cutscenes when he is advising or educating the Inquisitor on various Fade-related topics.
** Cullen is also seen doing it at moments when he's relaxed. In the earlier parts of the game, it's more common to see him with his arms folded across his chest, but as he grows more comfortable with his role and his relationships with the people around him, he gradually is seen to use this pose more often. It's particularly noticeable at the end of the ''Trespasser'' DLC, when the inner circle is all gathered together for one last scene, and especially if he romanced the Inquisitor and they are the last two left standing at the railing.



* Solas from ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' often settles into this pose during cutscenes when he is advising or educating the Inquisitor on various Fade-related topics.
** Cullen is also seen doing it at moments when he's relaxed. In the earlier parts of the game, it's more common to see him with his arms folded across his chest, but as he grows more comfortable with his role and his relationships with the people around him, he gradually is seen to use this pose more often. It's particularly noticeable at the end of the ''Trespasser'' DLC, when the inner circle is all gathered together for one last scene, and especially if he romanced the Inquisitor and they are the last two left standing at the railing.
* ''VideoGame/Destiny2: The Witch Queen:'' [[GreaterScopeVillain Rhulk]], [[TheDragon Disciple of the Witness]], the FinalBoss of the 'Vow of the Disciple' raid, spends most of the encounter with him in this pose, as befits his [[SmugSnake arrogant]], [[EvilGloating mocking]] demeanor. When he actually is rendered vulnerable and realizes [[PlayerCharacter The Guardians]] could beat him, he [[LetsGetDangerous starts taking things seriously]] and shifts to a LimpAndLivid stance.

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