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Stock Phrase uttered by a character who is about to do something potentially nasty to someone. They tell their victim that what they are about to do won't hurt at all. This often turns out to be a blatant lie. This is often done by doctors or friends of the victim who genuinely mean well, and are just trying to help them. However, it can also be used as a sarcastic Pre Mortem/PreAssKickingOneLiner by someone who is about to inflict a lot of deliberate pain on their victim. Definitely Truth in Television, as anyone knows who has been to the dentist. Often used to set up False Reassurance.

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  • Stock Phrase uttered by a character who is about to do something potentially nasty to someone. They tell their victim that what they are about to do won't hurt at all. This often turns out to be a blatant lie. This is often done by doctors or friends of the victim who genuinely mean well, and are just trying to help them. However, it can also be used as a sarcastic Pre Mortem/PreAssKickingOneLiner by someone who is about to inflict a lot of deliberate pain on their victim. Definitely Truth in Television, as anyone knows who has been to the dentist. Often used to set up False Reassurance.
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  • Stock Phrase uttered by a character who is about to do something potentially nasty to someone. They tell their victim that what they are about to do won't hurt at all. This often turns out to be a blatant lie. This is often done by doctors or friends of the victim who genuinely mean well, and are just trying to help them. However, it can also be used as a sarcastic Pre Mortem/PreAssKickingOneLiner by someone who is about to inflict a lot of deliberate pain on their victim. Another common variant is "This may hurt a little." This variation tends to be popular with Mad Scientists. A particularly psychopathic or dickish character may instead say, "I won't feel a thing." Definitely Truth in Television, as anyone knows who has been to the dentist. Often used to set up False Reassurance. Examples of You Won't Feel a Thing include:
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