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* ''Fanfic/UltimateSonicFighters'': {{Discussed|Trope}} when the Eggman from the ''WesternAnimation/SonicBoom'' universe expresses [[SympathyForTheHero sympathy for his Sonic]], admitting that he honestly feels sorry for how the UngratefulTownfolk constantly turn upon him.

-->Yes, they saved the planet months ago, but what have they done for us lately?

* In ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDead'', this is Kenny's largest flaw. No matter how badly you stick your neck out for him, he is ''incredibly'' fickle and will [[UngratefulBastard turn on you the second you don't side with him on so much as one (1) single thing]]. He outright evokes this trope ''word for word'' when he expresses mistrust of Molly and Lee points out she ''saved his life:''
--> '''Kenny:''' Hmph. Yeah, but what has she done for me lately?

--> '''Vagina:''' What have you done for me lately?

* ''Fanfic/TheKarmaOfLies'': Adrien, Alya and the rest of Marinette's classmates [[TakingAdvantageOfGenerosity take her generosity]] and support [[AllTakeAndNoGive completely for granted]]. This only gets worse after they learn that their "everyday Ladybug" [[TheUnmasking was actually Ladybug all along]], with Alya in particular convinced that being her [[FairWeatherFriend "bestie"]] entitles her to exclusive interviews and access to the Fox Miraculous.

* In ''[[Fanfic/MayIHaveThisDanceSailorKingMischief May I have this dance?]]'', Alma believes since Mirabel doesn't have a Gift, she serves no purpose whatsoever and doesn't "deserve" a quinceañera like Dolores and her sisters. Mirabel [[CallingTheOldManOut calls her out]] on this after having a OnePersonBirthdayParty, declaring that "I had my quince. You just weren't there."

* The entire MarvelUniverse has had this since ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' started. Every event in the past fifty years in Marvel? Took place within roughly the last ''fifteen'' in ComicBookTime. They were still cleaning up from Galactus' last attack when they beat the Human Torch into a coma. The public turns on superheroes so fast that it's a wonder any of them even cared enough to fight.

* The entire MarvelUniverse has had this since ''ComicBook/CivilWar'' started. Every event in the past fifty years in Marvel? Took place within roughly the last ''fifteen'' in ComicBookTime. They were still cleaning up from Galactus' last attack when they beat the Human Torch into a coma. The public turns on superheroes so fast that it's a wonder any of them even cared enough to fight.

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* The entire MarvelUniverse has had this since ComicBook/CivilWar started. Every event in the past fifty years in Marvel? Took place within roughly the last ''fifteen'' in ComicBookTime. They were still cleaning up from Galactus' last attack when they beat the Human Torch into a coma. The public turns on superheroes so fast that it's a wonder any of them even cared enough to fight.

* The Magazine/{{MAD}} spoof of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets'' featured this. As in the book, the students are growing suspicious of Harry. Harry points out that he saved them all last year, and they respond with the trope.

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* In ''[[Fanfic/MayIHaveThisDanceSailorKingMischief May I have this dance?]]'', Alma seems to think that, because Mirabel doesn't have a gift and therefore has no clear purpose, that she doesn't have any responsibilities and therefore doesn't "deserve" a quinceañera like Dolores and her sisters. Mirabel, sick of her shit, points out that she has no right to make such claims.

* In ''Film/UndercoverBrother'', the protagonists are discussing which party a black general might run for president under. One suggests he could go Republican, and Conspiracy Brother rants, "Name one thing the Republican party has ever done for black people!" Smart Brother answers they were the party of Lincoln, who freed the slaves. Conspiracy Brother then refines his protest: "Okay, name two things ''lately''!"

* Without using the phrase verbatim, hockey enforcer Ross Rhea warns his up-and-coming rival Doug Glatt that his fans will inevitably do this in ''Film/Goon2011'':
-->'''Rhea:''' Let me tell ya somethin', kid. Everybody loves their soldiers until they come home and stop fighting.

--> '''Rabbit:''' Hey! We just saved your lives do you remember that?!
--> '''Bellefuille:''' Yeah but we have an expression here. "What have you done for me ''lately''?"

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* A recurring phrase in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' is "gratitude has a short half-life." Ardelia Mapp first says it to Clarice Starling as a warning that she risks falling behind on her Academy training while helping Jack Crawford on the Buffalo Bill case, and a reminder to use that gratitude while she can to avoid being held back. Crawford himself repeats the advice after [[spoiler: the case has been solved and the would-be victim - the daughter of a US Senator - has been rescued. He points out that the Senator could be a useful ally to Clarice if she's willing to take advantage of her goodwill.]]

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* Happened in ''Webcomic/EightBitTheater'' at least once directly (a particular one is Black Mage asking this of Red Mage, whose Cloudcuckoolander traits tend to have several rather unpleasant consequences for the party for every act of competence he has).

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* ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=184NTV2CE_c What Have the Unions Ever Done for Us?]]''

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* A recurring phrase in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' is "gratitude has a short life." Ardelia Mapp first says it to Clarice Starling as a warning that she risks falling behind on her Academy training while helping Jack Crawford on the Buffalo Bill case, and a reminder to use that gratitude while she can to avoid being held back. Crawford himself repeats the advice after [[spoiler: the case has been solved and the would-be victim - the daughter of a US Senator - has been rescued. He points out that the Senator could be a useful ally to Clarice if she's willing to take advantage of her goodwill.]]

* Music/JanetJackson's song of the [[DefiedTrope same name isn't the]] TropeNamer - it's an old saying - but, it's tune is catchy enough that it ''[[ImpliedTrope could have been]].''

* Without using the phrase verbatim, hockey enforcer Ross Rhea warns his up-and-coming rival Doug Glatt that his fans will inevitably do this in ''Film/{{Goon}}'':

* A recurring phrase in ''Literature/SilenceOfTheLambs'' is "gratitude has a short life." Ardelia Mapp first says it to Clarice Starling as a warning that she risks falling behind on her Academy training while helping Jack Crawford on the Buffalo Bill case, and a reminder to use that gratitude while she can to avoid being held back. Crawford himself repeats the advice after [[spoiler: the case has been solved and the would-be victim - the daughter of a US Senator - has been rescued. He points out that the Senator could be a useful ally to Clarice if she's willing to take advantage of her goodwill.]]