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Kat: Now say something witty to the Enigmarons and finish the mission! |
"Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherfuckin' snakes on this motherfuckin' plane!"
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Any line of dialogue which demonstrates remarkable wit and composure for someone in that particular situation. Whereas a normal person would freak out upon finding (for example) a pack of dogs mauling a dead lawyer, the main character gives a wry smirk and says, "Well, I always said the legal profession was going to the dogs," thereby proving that they're Just That Cool.
Differs from a Catch Phrase in that repetition is a key component of the Catch Phrase. The One-Liner is typically used once and never again.
Variations and Sub-tropes:[]
- Bond One-Liner
Just after killing someone. - Facing the Bullets One-Liner
Facing down death. - Incoming Ham
When a character enters the scene. - One-Liner Echo
When it is reinforced by immediate repetition by others (non-immediate repetition by the same character elevates it to a Catch Phrase). - One-Liner, Name. One-Liner.
When it is addressed to a character and then repeated by the original speaker. - Parting From Consciousness Words
Immediately before passing out. - Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner
Just before a fight. - Pre-Mortem One-Liner
Delivered just before the killing blow; in other words, used to end fights. - Quip to Black
Used to segue into a commercial break. - Schiff One-Liner
Used to end an episode in a rather dark way. - Wham! Line
- Why Can't You Say Good Night?
Delivered after Slipping a Mickey but before the victim departs from consciousness.