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* In ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', the episode "Keep Calm And Flutter On", [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to reform [[spoiler:[[MadGod Discord]]]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.
--> '''[[spoiler:Discord]]''':You think you can just boss [[spoiler:Discord]] around? You think I'm going to turn all this back because you say so? Because if I don't, I'll lose the one friend I ever had? (long, reflective pause) ''Well played, Fluttershy. Well played.''

There can be any manner of stakes and he form of defeat can vary from losing a minor argument to being OutGambitted in a war.

[[spoiler:--> '''Discord''']]:You think you can just boss [[spoiler:Discord]] around? You think I'm going to turn all this back because you say so? Because if I don't, I'll lose the one friend I ever had? (long, reflective pause) ''Well played, Fluttershy. Well played.''

* In ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', the episode "Keep Calm And Flutter On", [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to reform [[MadGod Discord]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.
--> '''Discord''':You think you can just boss Discord around? You think I'm going to turn all this back because you say so? Because if I don't, I'll lose the one friend I ever had? (long, reflective pause) ''Well played, Fluttershy. Well played.''

It;s spoofed when someone tries a really pathetic plan, it gets easily beaten, but the planner acts as though he/she was outwitted by a master.

Compare WorthyOpponent and GracefulLoser who are likely to use this. Contrast SoreLoser who will not.

* In ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', the episode Keep Calm And Flutter On, [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to reform [[MadGod Discord]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.

* In WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic, the episode Keep Calm And Flutter On, [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to reform [[MadGod Discord]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.

* The WebVideo/{{Wiiviewer}} said this after he tried to argue he couldn't compare ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'', as they were different genres, and the sons pointed out he compared a racing game with a platformer game.

-->-- '''[[TooCoolToLive Robert]] [[GreatWhiteHunter Muldoon]]''' on [[ItCanThink being outmaneuvered]] by [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs a velociraptor]], ''Film/JurassicPark''

A character graciously admits defeat, while at least trying to save face. This is usually accomplished by saying words such as "Touché" (a term in fencing that acknowledges an opponent landing a hit), "point taken", "I stand corrected" (both when losing an argument) or "Well played".

Now this does require something where the stakes aren't particularly high, but the form of defeat can still vary, from losing a minor argument to being OutGambitted.

Its spoofed when someone tries a really pathetic plan, it gets easily beaten, but the planner acts as though he/she was outwitted by a master.

Compare WorthyOpponent, GracefulLoser. Contrast SoreLoser.

* In WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic, the episode Keep Calm And Flutter On, [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to try to reform [[MadGod Discord]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.

* Something of a running gag in ''NCISLosAngeles'' is that Deeks will says "Touché" to acknowledge Kensi has a point, and Kensi will say it too (regardless of the meaning), because [[InherentlyFunnyWord she just likes the word]].

* Something of a running gag in ''NCISLosAngeles'' is that Deeks will says "Touché" to acknowledge Kensi has a point, and Kensi will say it too, because [[InherentlyFunnyWord she just likes the word]].

* In MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic, the episode Keep Calm And Flutter On, [[ShrinkingViolet Fluttershy]] has been appointed to try to reform [[MadGod Discord]]. She reveals that she knew he was lying to her and attempting to manipulate her the whole time, and after he has apparently stabbed her in the back, she walks off, declaring that they're no longer friends.

[[quoteright:271:[[ExterminatusNow http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/outgambitted_9456.jpg]]]]

Compare WorthyOpponent, GracefulLoser.

Contrast SoreLoser.

* On ''{{Seinfeld}}'', George Costanza once pretended to be handicapped at work so he could get lots of special treatment, including a private bathroom. When the truth came out, his boss was so disgusted that he wanted to fire George, but couldn't because George had a one year contract with the company. Instead the boss does everything in his power to make George miserable at work and convince him to quit. After he gives everyone in the company access to George's previously private bathroom:

* On ''{{Seinfeld}}'', George Costanza once pretended to be handicapped at work so he could get lots of special treatment, including a private bathroom. When the truth came out, his boss was so disgusted that he wanted to fire George, but couldn't because George had a one year contract with the company. Instead the boss does everything in his power to make George miserable at work so that he'll quit. After he gives everyone in the company access to George's previously private bathroom:

* On ''{{Seinfeld}}'', George Costanza once pretended to be handicapped at work so he could get lots of special treatment, including a private bathroom. When the truth came out, his boss was so disgusted with him that he wanted to fire George, but couldn't because George had a one year contract with the company. Instead the boss does everything in his power to make George miserable at work so that he'll quit. After he gives everyone in the company access to George's previously private bathroom:

-->''"[[FamousLastWords Clever girl...]]"''
-->-- '''[[TooCoolToLive Robert]] [[GreatWhiteHunter Muldoon]]''', ''Film/JurassicPark''

Compare WorthyOpponent.

Recently it's even spoofed, when someone tries a really pathetic plan, it gets easily beaten, but the planner acts as though he/she was outwitted by a master.

* In ''{{Frasier}}'', Niles had heart surgery, and Frasier made a promise to God to be nice to Niles if he lived. Niles then acted insufferably (over his fear of what might happen again), and Frasier wanted to lay into his brother, but felt he couldn't break his promise. Then he found a loophole, and felt it was enough. But it turned out their father already talked Niles out of it. Frasier then just said "Well played, God. I'll see you at Easter."

* The {{Wiiviewer}} said this after he tried to argue he couldn't compare ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'', as they were different genres, and the sons pointed out he compared a racing game with a platformer game.

* In ''{{Jurassic Park}}'', Muldoon is outwitted by the raptors and says "Clever girl" just before being eaten.

* In ''NarutoTheAbridgedSeries'', Bob asked he could be the Hokage. When told he couldn't, he put on a disguise and asked again.

* In ''TeamFortress2'' Spy will occasionally greet an enemy that kills him with "Well played."