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The term "you can be my wingman" may not be invented by Top Gun, but the brother character ACTUALLY cites the movie's title to explain where he got it from, now that I've specified it, please do not hide the In Order of Disappearance section again, it's a shot out to the film.


* ''Film/TheCongress'', set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
%%* In ''Film/InOrderOfDisappearance'' (as well as in its 2019 American remake ''Film/ColdPursuit''), the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman". (The term "wingman" wasn't invented for Top Gun -- if you know for a fact that it is in fact a reference, you can take this out and un-comment this.)

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* ''Film/TheCongress'', set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
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''Film/InOrderOfDisappearance'' (as well as in its 2019 American remake ''Film/ColdPursuit''), ''Film/ColdPursuit'') has the protagonist's brother has with the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "Wingman" and explains it's from ''Top Gun'', quoting the "you can be my wingman". (The term "wingman" wasn't invented for Top Gun -- if you know for a fact that it is in fact a reference, you can take this out and un-comment this.)wingman" line.


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* In ''Literature/TheMermaidsMirror'', Kai, who is desperate for a cool surfer nickname, lets his sister Ani borrow his short board if she calls him Maverick for the rest of the day. Ani mutters, "I'll call you Goose for the rest of the day."

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* In ''Literature/TheMermaidsMirror'', Kai, who is desperate for a cool surfer nickname, lets his sister Ani borrow his short board if she calls him Maverick for the rest of the day. Ani mutters, "I'll call you Goose for the rest of the day."
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* In ''Literature/TheMermaidsMirror'', Kai, who is desperate for a cool surfer nickname, lets his sister Ani borrow his short board if she calls him Maverick for the rest of the day. Ani mutters, "I'll call you Goose for the rest of the day."
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* ''Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon'': One of Butch's Pokemon is named Maverick.

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* ''Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon'': One of Butch's Pokemon is named Maverick.Maverick, and Butch even yells "ride into the danger zone" several times.
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* Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon: One of Butch's Pokemon is named Maverick.

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* Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon: ''Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon'': One of Butch's Pokemon is named Maverick.
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* Fanfic/PokemonCrossingFlyMeToTheMoon: One of Butch's Pokemon is named Maverick.
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* ''Film/TheCongress'' set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
* In ''Film/InOrderOfDisappearance'' (as well as in its 2019 American remake ''Film/ColdPursuit''), the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".
* ''Film/{{Captain Marvel|2019}}'': In the comics, Carol Danvers' pet cat was named "[[Franchise/StarWars Chewie]]". Here, the cat's name was changed to "Goose", which fits Carol's job as a fighter pilot.

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* ''Film/TheCongress'' ''Film/TheCongress'', set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
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wingman". (The term "wingman" wasn't invented for Top Gun -- if you know for a fact that it is in fact a reference, you can take this out and un-comment this.)
* ''Film/{{Captain Marvel|2019}}'': In the comics, Carol Danvers' pet cat was is named "[[Franchise/StarWars Chewie]]". Here, For the movie, the cat's name was changed to "Goose", which fits Carol's job as a fighter pilot.



* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.
* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.

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* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while mission, and she will make numerous comments about it.
* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which famously is featured in the film's soundtrack.



* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the cool-headed by the book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...

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* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the a cool-headed by the book by-the-book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...

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* In ''Film/InOrderOfDisappearance'' (as well as in its 2019 American remake ''Film/ColdPursuit''), the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".



* In ''Film/ColdPursuit'', the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".

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* In ''Film/ColdPursuit'', the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".

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* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.
* ''Film/TheCongress'' set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.



* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.
* ''Film/TheCongress'' set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.

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* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.
* ''Film/TheCongress'' set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
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* In ''VideoGame/UnrealTournament2004'', winning an air-to-air fight either with the Raptor or the Cicada has the announcer proclaiming "Top Gun!"

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* ''WebVideo/SouthpawRegionalWrestling'' has a team of Navy pilots called Top Guns/Danger Zone, played by Konnor and Viktor of Wrestling/TheAscension.
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--->'''Darcy:''': You've got a cat? What's its name?\\
'''Carol:''': Goose.\\
'''Darcy:''': Ooh, ''Top Gun''! You're Maverick! Is your ego writing checks that your skills can't cash?\\

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--->'''Darcy:''': --->'''Darcy:''' You've got a cat? What's its name?\\
'''Carol:''': '''Carol:''' Goose.\\
'''Darcy:''': '''Darcy:''' Ooh, ''Top Gun''! You're Maverick! Is your ego writing checks that your skills can't cash?\\

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* In ''Film/ColdPursuit'', the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".

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* ''Film/{{Captain Marvel|2019}}'': In the comics, Carol Danvers' pet cat was named "[[Franchise/StarWars Chewie]]". Here, the cat's name was changed to "Goose", which fits Carol's job as a fighter pilot.
* In ''Film/ColdPursuit'', the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".



* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.



* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.

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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.



* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the LicensedGame of the movie for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem, as well as its sequel, ''Top Gun: The Second Mission''.

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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd has reviewed the LicensedGame of the movie for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem, as well as its sequel, ''Top Gun: The Second Mission''.


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* ''WesternAnimation/WhatIf2021'': In "[[Recap/WhatIfS1E7WhatIfThorWereAnOnlyChild What If... Thor Were an Only Child?]]", Maria Hill mentions that Carol Danvers' cat "could devour whole armies", leading to this exchange:
--->'''Darcy:''': You've got a cat? What's its name?\\
'''Carol:''': Goose.\\
'''Darcy:''': Ooh, ''Top Gun''! You're Maverick! Is your ego writing checks that your skills can't cash?\\
'''Carol/Maria:''' ''[simultaneously]'' No./Yes.
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* ''Webcomic/HarkAVagrant'': [[http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=374 "Katherine Sui Fun Cheung"]] depicts the titular pioneering pilot showing up during the film's beach volleyball scene to claim the title of Top Gun.
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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. All three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. What's more, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.

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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. All Fittingly, all three stations involve piloting an Inkjet in order to reach the goal. What's more, Furthermore, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.
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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. All three stations involve piloting an [[JetPack Inkjet]] in order to reach the goal. What's more, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.

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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. All three stations involve piloting an [[JetPack Inkjet]] Inkjet in order to reach the goal. What's more, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.
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* ''Film/TheCongress'' set mostly in a collective hallucination that looks like a trippy '30s cartoon, has Creator/TomCruise showing up in his Maverick attire, or at least someone using his likeness as their toon avatar.
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* In the ''Series/BroadCity'' episode "Twaining Day," Abbi wants to train Music/ShaniaTwain. She says, "Let me train her with you. I could be your Goose!" Trey says, "Do ''not'' bring up ''Top Gun'' right now." The reference works, though, and Trey lets her help.
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* Three stations in ''VideoGame/Splatoon2: Octo Expansion'' are named after Top Gun characters: Maverick Station, Goose Station, and Iceman Station. All three stations involve piloting an [[JetPack Inkjet]] in order to reach the goal. What's more, the subtitles of the three missions are "Revvin' up your Inkjet...", "Listen to its howlin' roar", and "Jet into the danger zone..." -- all referencing the lyrics to Danger Zone, which featured in the film's soundtrack.
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* The Anime/KimagureOrangeRoad-episode ''T.A.P. Gun''.

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* In ''Film/ColdPursuit'', the protagonist's brother has the nickname "Wingman", [[LampshadeHanging as in]] "you can be my wingman".
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* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the cool-headed by the book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Music/KennyLoggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.

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* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the cool-headed by the book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Music/KennyLoggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.
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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the LicensedGame of the movie for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem, as well as its sequel, ''Top Gun: The Second Mission''.

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* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the cool-headed by the book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...

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* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the LicensedGame of the movie for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem, as well as its sequel, ''Top Gun: The Second Mission''.Mission''.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Music/KennyLoggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.
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* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.

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* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.it.
* ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the LicensedGame of the movie for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem, as well as its sequel, ''Top Gun: The Second Mission''.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Kenny Loggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Kenny Loggins Music/KennyLoggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.
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* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, ''Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.

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* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, ''Creator/LauraBailey!Boss Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.
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* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.

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* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.film.
* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird'' turns Boss, ''Creator/LauraBailey!Boss in particular, into a fan of the film: half the voice samples will reference the movie in one mission while she will make numerous comments about it.
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* ''Franchise/WingCommander'' famously centered on a pilot known as Maverick, with Iceman being one of his squadmates. However, in this case, "Maverick" is {{lampshaded}} as being an IronicNickname for the cool-headed by the book pilot. His wingman [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Maniac]] is another matter entirely...
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'''s CatchPhrase is "Danger Zone", and both the song and film itself are frequently mentioned. Kenny Loggins also did an AdamWesting appearance in the episode "Baby Shower" and did a country-music cover of the song.
* ''Film/HotShots'' is essentially a WholePlotReference to ''Top Gun'', playfully skewering just about every trope used in the film.

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