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->'''Princess Leia:''' This is some rescue! When you came in here, didn't you have a plan for getting out?!\\
'''Han Solo:''' ''[[FarmBoy He's]]'' the brains, sweetheart!\\

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->'''Princess ->'''Han Solo:''' Can't get out that way!\\
'''Princess
Leia:''' This is some rescue! When It looks like you came in here, didn't you have a plan for getting out?!\\
managed to cut off our only escape route.\\
'''Han Solo:''' ''[[FarmBoy He's]]'' the brains, sweetheart!\\Maybe you'd like it back in ''your cell,'' Your Highness.\\



'''Han:''' Can't get out that way!\\
'''Leia:''' It looks like you managed to cut off our only escape route.\\
'''Han:''' Maybe you'd like it back in ''your cell,'' Your Highness.\\

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'''Han:''' Can't get out that way!\\
'''Leia:''' It looks like This is some rescue! When you managed to cut off our only escape route.\\
came in here, didn't you have a plan for getting out?!\\
'''Han:''' Maybe you'd like it back in ''your cell,'' Your Highness.\\''[[FarmBoy He's]]'' the brains, sweetheart!\\



'''Leia:''' Will someone get this walking carpet out of my way?\\

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'''Leia:''' (''regarding Chewbacca'') Will someone get this walking carpet out of my way?\\way?!\\



'''Shaundi:''' Wait, wha- (''The Boss dumps her in freefall again'') ASSHOOOLLLEEE-\\

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'''Shaundi:''' Wait, wha- (''The Boss dumps her in freefall again'') ASSHOOOLLLEEE-\\ASSHOOOLLLEEE--\\



'''Nate:''' What're you talking about? Do you have any idea what I've been through?\\

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'''Nate:''' What're What are you talking about? Do you have any idea what I've been through?\\



'''Nate:''' Chloe, come on. We don't have time for this.\\
'''Chloe:''' You're right! So get off the train, while you still can.\\

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'''Nate:''' Chloe, come on. We don't have time for this.\\
this!\\
'''Chloe:''' You're right! So get off the train, while you still can.\\ (''starts to leave'')\\



'''Chloe:''' (''{{Beat}}'') [[ClingyJealousGirl You made your choice.]]\\
'''Nate:''' What did you expect me to do?\\

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'''Chloe:''' (''{{Beat}}'') (''glowers at him'') [[ClingyJealousGirl You made your choice.]]\\
'''Nate:''' (''{{Beat}}'') What did you expect me to do?\\



'''Chloe:''' How could you possibly with the other two on yours?!

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'''Chloe:''' How ''How'' could you possibly with the other two on yours?!''yours''?!


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->'''Amity Blight:''' (''sewn into half of a giant book'') [[SarcasticWellWishing Great work, Luzura.]]\\
'''Luz Noceda:''' (''sewn into said book's other half'') Hey! I was ''trying'' to save ''you!''\\
'''Amity Blight:''' Well, it doesn't matter. We're gonna be [[ChainedHeat stuck together]] forever.
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', "Lost In Language"
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->'''Weiss''': What the hell was that? I could've died from that stunt!\\
'''Dante''': But you didn't. And you were supposed to say "Thank you."
-->-- ''Fanfic/TheDevilWentDownToRemnant''
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'''Maverick:''' You think [[HeroicSacrifice I took that missile]] so that you can be down here with me? You should be back on the carrier by now!\\

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'''Maverick:''' You think [[HeroicSacrifice [[TakingTheBullet I took that missile]] so that you can be down here with me? You should be back on the carrier by now!\\
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->'''Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw:''' What the hell?\\
'''Pete "Maverick" Mitchell:''' What are you doing here?\\
'''Rooster:''' What am ''I'' doing here?\\
'''Maverick:''' You think [[HeroicSacrifice I took that missile]] so that you can be down here with me? You should be back on the carrier by now!\\
'''Rooster:''' I saved your life!\\
'''Maverick:''' I saved '''your''' life! That's the whole point! What were you thinking?\\
'''Rooster:''' You told me not to think!\\
({{Beat}})\\
'''Maverick:''' Well, it's good to see you.\\
'''Rooster:''' It's good to see you too.
-->-- ''Film/TopGunMaverick''
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-->--''Dave Lister'', ''Series/RedDwarf'', "Psirens"

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-->--''Dave Lister'', -->--'''Dave Lister''', ''Series/RedDwarf'', "Psirens"
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->''I resent this. I resent you saving my life in this way.''
-->--''Dave Lister'', ''Series/RedDwarf'', "Psirens"

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-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles''

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-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles''
''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles1''



-->-- ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}''

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-->-- ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}''
''WesternAnimation/Shrek1''
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->'''Chrono:''' Captain Chrono Harlaown. Child genius. Completed the TSAB Fleet academy's three-year curriculum in one year. Completed the one-year officer training course in three months. Became on official Enforcer at the age of twelve, the youngest ranked officer of his generation. Made Captain of the flagship ''Asura'' at the age of fifteen, also the youngest of his generation. All of that is from my personnel file, you know. It looked very impressive. And now it's going to be joined by [[BreadEggsMilkSquick "And on his first official mission as a captain, his mommy had to come save him."]]\\

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->'''Chrono:''' Captain Chrono Harlaown. Child genius. Completed the TSAB Fleet academy's three-year curriculum in one year. Completed the one-year officer training course in three months. Became on an official Enforcer at the age of twelve, the youngest ranked officer of his generation. Made Captain of the flagship ''Asura'' at the age of fifteen, also the youngest of his generation. All of that is from my personnel file, you know. It looked very impressive. And now it's going to be joined by [[BreadEggsMilkSquick "And on his first official mission as a captain, his mommy had to come save him."]]\\
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-->-- '''[[BrainyBrunette Tiffany Aching]] on [[SmugSnake Annagramma Hawkin]]''', ''Literature/{{Wintersmith}}''

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-->-- '''[[BrainyBrunette '''[[BadassBookworm Tiffany Aching]] on [[SmugSnake Annagramma Hawkin]]''', ''Literature/{{Wintersmith}}''
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-->-- '''[[BrainyBrunette Tiffany Aching]]''' on [[SmugSnake Annagramma Hawkin]], ''Literature/{{Wintersmith}}''

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-->-- '''[[BrainyBrunette Tiffany Aching]]''' Aching]] on [[SmugSnake Annagramma Hawkin]], Hawkin]]''', ''Literature/{{Wintersmith}}''
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->"If she were drowning and you threw her a rope, she'd complain if it was the wrong colour...."
-->-- '''[[BrainyBrunette Tiffany Aching]]''' on [[SmugSnake Annagramma Hawkin]], ''Literature/{{Wintersmith}}''
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->'''Mizuki''': (''after Date rips the tape off her mouth'') That hurt, idiot! Pull it off more gently! You're late, by the way! I was about to suffocate, just so you know! This is so typical! You're never there when you need to be! Just like six months ago! I was about to miss the bus, and you--! (''Date puts the tape back on'') Mmm!
->'''Date''': Actually, stay like that for a while.

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->'''Mizuki''': ->'''[[Characters/AITheSomniumFilesMizukiDate Mizuki]]''': (''after Date rips the tape off her mouth'') That hurt, idiot! Pull it off more gently! You're late, by the way! I was about to suffocate, just so you know! This is so typical! You're never there when you need to be! Just like six months ago! I was about to miss the bus, and you--! (''Date puts the tape back on'') Mmm!
->'''Date''': ->'''[[Characters/AITheSomniumFilesKanameDate Date]]''': Actually, stay like that for a while.
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->'''Chloe:''' Get off the train, Nate.\\
'''Nate:''' What're you talking about? Do you have any idea what I've been through?\\
'''Chloe:''' I never asked for ''any'' of your bloody heroics.\\
'''Nate:''' Chloe, come on. We don't have time for this.\\
'''Chloe:''' You're right! So get off the train, while you still can.\\
'''Nate:''' And leave you with them?\\
'''Chloe:''' (''{{Beat}}'') [[ClingyJealousGirl You made your choice.]]\\
'''Nate:''' What did you expect me to do?\\
'''Chloe:''' I ''expected'' you to have my back!\\
'''Nate:''' I ''had'' your back!\\
'''Chloe:''' How could you possibly with the other two on yours?!
-->-- ''VideoGame/Uncharted2AmongThieves''
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->'''Rhade:''' What took you so long! Incompetent Southern Division... Well, anyway, I appreciate your (ahem) timely rescue.
-->-- ''VideoGame/OgreBattle64''
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->'''Mizuki''': (''after Date rips the tape off her mouth'') That hurt, idiot! Pull it off more gently! You're late, by the way! I was about to suffocate, just so you know! This is so typical! You're never there when you need to be! Just like six months ago! I was about to miss the bus, and you--! (''Date puts the tape back on'') Mmm!
->'''Date''': Actually, stay like that for a while.
-->-- ''VideoGame/AITheSomniumFiles''
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-->-- A '''Gibdo''' disguised as a human girl, attempting to set a trap for Link but getting Zelda instead in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda'' [[AnimatedAdaptation cartoon]] from ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioBrosSuperShow''

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-->-- A '''Gibdo''' disguised as a human girl, attempting to set a trap for Link but getting Zelda instead in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda'' ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda1989'' [[AnimatedAdaptation cartoon]] from ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioBrosSuperShow''
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->The one being rescued doesn't get to complain! You just act the part and stand around trembling and say "Oh, save me!"

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->The ->''The one being rescued doesn't get to complain! You just act the part and stand around trembling and say "Oh, save me!"me!"''



->'''Chrono:''' Captain Chrono Harlaown. Child genius. Completed the TSAB Fleet academy's three-year curriculum in one year. Completed the one-year officer training course in three months. Became on official Enforcer at the age of twelve, the youngest ranked officer of his generation. Made Captain of the flagship ''Asura'' at the age of fifteen, also the youngest of his generation. All of that is from my personnel file, you know. It looked very impressive. And now it's going to be joined by [[BreadEggsMilkSquick "And on his first official mission as a captain,]] [[MamaBear his mommy]] [[UnwantedAssistance had to come save him."]]\\

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->'''Chrono:''' Captain Chrono Harlaown. Child genius. Completed the TSAB Fleet academy's three-year curriculum in one year. Completed the one-year officer training course in three months. Became on official Enforcer at the age of twelve, the youngest ranked officer of his generation. Made Captain of the flagship ''Asura'' at the age of fifteen, also the youngest of his generation. All of that is from my personnel file, you know. It looked very impressive. And now it's going to be joined by [[BreadEggsMilkSquick "And on his first official mission as a captain,]] [[MamaBear captain, his mommy]] [[UnwantedAssistance mommy had to come save him."]]\\



->I guess I should be thankful.

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->I ->''I guess I should be thankful.''



->Gee, I've been saved by Fox. [[SarcasmMode How swell!]]

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->Gee, ->''Gee, I've been saved by Fox. [[SarcasmMode How swell!]]swell!]]''



->Since saving New York, the Ghostbusters have been sued and lost all their money. Ungrateful shits. Did the ''fire department'' get sued after 9/11, as well?

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->Since ->''Since saving New York, the Ghostbusters have been sued and lost all their money. Ungrateful shits. Did the ''fire department'' get sued after 9/11, as well?well?''



-->--'''Blog/ThingsMrWelchIsNoLongerAllowedToDoInAnRPG'''


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-->--'''Blog/ThingsMrWelchIsNoLongerAllowedToDoInAnRPG'''

-->--''Blog/ThingsMrWelchIsNoLongerAllowedToDoInAnRPG''




->Uh, this is all wrong. [[DamselInDistress Beautiful maidens]] are supposed to be rescued by [[BeautyEqualsGoodness handsome]] [[TheHero heroes]], not [[ActionGirl other beautiful maidens!]]
-->-- A Gibdo disguised as a human girl, attempting to set a trap for Link but getting Zelda instead in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda'' [[AnimatedAdaptation cartoon]] from ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioBrosSuperShow''

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->Uh, ->''Uh, this is all wrong. [[DamselInDistress Beautiful maidens]] are supposed to be rescued by [[BeautyEqualsGoodness handsome]] [[TheHero handsome heroes]], not [[ActionGirl other beautiful maidens!]]
maidens!]]''
-->-- A Gibdo '''Gibdo''' disguised as a human girl, attempting to set a trap for Link but getting Zelda instead in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda'' [[AnimatedAdaptation cartoon]] from ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioBrosSuperShow''
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->'''Red Arrow:''' [[KidnappedScientist Doctor Roquette.]]
->'''Dr. Roquette:''' ''Tell'' me you're the advance guy...
->'''Red Arrow:''' [[OneManArmy The only guy.]]
->'''Dr. Roquette:''' You couldn't bring back-up? What--there were budget cuts?
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice2010'', "Infiltrator"
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->'''Maggie:''' Thanks for White Knighting me, Rev. \\
'''Billie:''' (that's a bad thing) \\
'''Rev. Penrose:''' If it's a choice between you hating me and letting a ballbag like Bob Warren hurt you -- then hate away.
-->--[[Webcomic/BobbinsVerse Steeple]]

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->This is the worst rescue I've ever had.

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->This ->''"This is the worst rescue I've ever had."''


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->''"That's the last time you catch me saving your life."''
-->-- '''Igor Sullivan''', ''Theatre/CactusFlower'' (1969 movie version)
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->"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers floating in the middle of her cabin. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order ''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!" ''

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->"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers floating in the middle of her cabin. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order ''and ''[[AMotherToHerMen and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!" ship!]]" ''
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->''"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers floating in the middle of her cabin. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order '''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!" '''

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->''"I ->"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers floating in the middle of her cabin. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order '''and ''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!" '''''
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->''"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers [[NoGravityForYou floating in the middle of her cabin]]. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order ''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!"''

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->''"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers [[NoGravityForYou floating in the middle of her cabin]].cabin. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order ''and '''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!"''ship!" '''
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->''"I don't know what to say..." Janeway looked up at the two officers [[NoGravityForYou floating in the middle of her cabin]]. "No, that's wrong. I'll begin by thanking you for saving my life, then ask [[RedShirt why eight men had to die]] in exchange. I'll ask why you disobeyed a direct order ''and risked the lives of every man and woman on board my ship!"''
-->-- ''Fanfic/RocketshipVoyager''
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->I guess I should be thankful.
-->-- '''Falco Lombardi''', ''VideoGame/StarFox64''

->Gee, I've been saved by Fox. [[SarcasmMode How swell!]]
-->-- '''Falco Lombardi''', ''VideoGame/StarFox64''

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