History Main / ReverseArmFold

* A signature tic of {{Darkseid}}, {{Superman}}'s awesome foe, is to go arms behind the back while doing some Exposition about how whatever the heroes can throw at him will mean nothing, or stuff like that. The counter to Superman's WorldOfCardboardSpeech in ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' is a good example, as is his beating of both Superman and Supergirl in ''SupermanBatmanApocalypse''.

* Darth Vader from ''StarWars'' is sometimes seen doing this.

* DawnOfWar: Imperial Guardsmen do this when capturing a point.

* Mercenary Tao and less often Master Roshi, in ''{{Dragonball}}''.

* You sometimes see Gendo doing the Western version in ''NeonGenesisEvangelion''.

* Morpheus does it all the time ''TheMatrix'' when he is not kicking ass. His variation particularly stands out because he's frequently gripping his arms at the elbow. Note that this [[FridgeLogic isn't particularly comfortable or relaxing, especially if you're a reasonably well-muscled guy in a bulky BadassLongcoat]], so either it's simply RuleOfCool, or it's emphasising his flexibility and badassery that he's able to relax in this pose.

* OldMaster Wang Jinrei of ''{{Tekken}}'' gained one of these during his intros circa ''Tekken 5''.

* In early seasons of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' Jadzia Dax walked about with her arms behind her back, to demonstrate the "old man" that was inside her.

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* [[http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/muffinformybday/Veidt%20stuff/1.jpg A signature pose of]] [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Adrian Veidt]], who qualifies for both the ContemplativeBoss and martial artist reasons.

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* [[{{Discworld}} Vetinari]], as a ContemplativeBoss, is stated to do this whenever he stands in front of his big picture window.

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* In early seasons of ''StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' Jadzia Dax walked about with her arms behind her back, to demonstrate the "old man" that was inside her.
* [[TheSpock Spock]] In StarTrek [[StarTrekTheOriginalSeries TOS]] uses this pose many times in the second season onward.

* Morpheus does it all the time ''TheMatrix'' when he is not kicking ass.

* [[KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep Master Xehanort]] does this a lot, but as with the Master Chen example, he's not as frail as he looks.

* [[{{Xenogears}} Citan Uzuki]] is frequently shown doing this.

* [[VideoGame/SamAndMaxFreelancePolice President Max]] adopts this pose when discussing Matters of State.

* [[http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/muffinformybday/Veidt%20stuff/1.jpg As has]] [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Adrian Veidt]], who qualifies for both the ContemplativeBoss and martial artist reasons.

* [[{{Discworld}} Vetinari]], as a ContemplativeBoss, is stated to do this whenever he stands in front of his big picture window.
* LexLuthor has been shown the same way.
* So has [[StarWars Darth Vader]]

* Master Chen in ''{{Shenmue}}'' walks around hunched over like this, but wow, that old guy can dodge a punch.

* A signature tic of {{Darkseid}}, Superman's awesome foe, is to go arms behind the back while doing some Exposition about how whatever the heroes can throw at him will mean nothing, or stuff like that. The counter to Superman's WorldOfCardboardSpeech in JusticeLeagueUnlimited is a good example, as is his beating of both Superman and Supergirl in SupermanBatmanApocalypse.
* OldMaster Wang Jinrei of ''{{Tekken}}'' gained one of these during his intros circa ''Tekken 5''.
* Mercenary Tao and less often Master Roshi, in ''{{Dragonball}}''
* You sometimes see Gendo doing the western version in ''NeonGenesisEvangelion''.
* The eastern version is practically Rei's trademark pose: grasping right forearm with left hand with right arm hanging straight down. No one else in the show does it, just her. It suits [[TheStoic her]] rather closely and [[InnocentFanserviceGirl heavily emphasizes her feminity]] if she does it while wearing a [[LatexSpaceSuit plugsuit]].

* [[{{Xenogears}} Citan Uzuki]] is frequently shown doing this.
* [[KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep Master Xehanort]] does this a lot, but as with the Master Chen example, he's not as frail as he looks.

* [[SamAndMaxFreelancePolice President Max]] adopts this pose when discussing Matters of State.
* [[TheSpock Spock]] In StarTrek [[StarTrekTheOriginalSeries TOS]] uses this pose many times in the second season onward.

* [[SamAndMaxFreelancePolice President Max]] adopts this pose when discussing Matters of State.

* [[KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep Master Xehanort]] does this a lot, but as with the Master Chen example, [[{{Understatement}} he's not as frail as he looks.]]

** LexLuthor has been shown the same way.
*** [[http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/muffinformybday/Veidt%20stuff/1.jpg As has]] [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Adrian Veidt]], who qualifies for both the ContemplativeBoss and martial artist reasons.

** The eastern version is practically Rei's trademark pose: grasping right forearm with left hand with right arm hanging straight down. No one else in the show does it, just her. It suits [[TheStoic her]] rather closely and [[InnocentFanserviceGirl heavily emphasizes her feminity]] if she does it while wearing a [[LatexSpaceSuit plugsuit]].

* LexLuthor has been shown the same way.

* You sometimes see Gendo doing this in ''NeonGenesisEvangelion''.

* The back cover of TheBlackParade album depicts some of the members of MyChemicalRomance in the pose.

* [[KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep Master Xehanort]] does this a lot, but as with the Master Chen example, [[{{Understatement}} he's not as frail as he looks.]]

* [[Xenogears Citan Uzuki]] is frequently shown doing this.

* A signature tic of {{Darkseid}}, Superman's awesome foe, is to go arms behind the back while doing some Exposition about how whatever the heroes can throw at him will mean nothing, or stuff like that. The counter to Superman's WorldOfCardboardSpeech in JusticeLeagueUnlimited is a good example, as is her beating of both Superman and Supergirl in SupermanBatmanApocalypse.

* In early seasons of ''StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' Jadzia Dax walked about with her arms behind her back, to demonstrate the "old man" that was inside her.