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"Persistent. You're all seriously persistent. And it bores me. It sickens me from the bottom of my heart. Whenever you open your mouth, you only remember that one dumb notion about avenging your parents, kids, or siblings. You've all survived. That should be enough for you. So your family got slaughtered. What's the problem here? Think of yourself as lucky, and go back to the way you lived life before. Look at it this way. Being killed by me is the same as encountering a great calamity. You don't need to think so hard about it. Rains, winds, volcano eruptions, earthquakes. Nobody tries to swear revenge on a natural disaster, no matter how many lives it takes. You can't bring dead humans back to life. Why not just stop fussing over the issue all the time, and live quietly to earn your daily wages. Most humans live that life. Why can't you all do that? There's only one reason. The Demon Hunters are an assembly of deviants. And I'm tired of dealing with deviants. I'm the one who really wants to put an end to all this."
Muzan Kibutsuji, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

"No, it can't be. I ran my sword right through your chest! I did the 'You killed my father' bit and everything!"

"You mean he's the man... who killed them? My parents... he killed them? What's worse... they helped save you, and you killed them. Why did you? They were my mom and dad; what did they ever do to you? They were doctors! They helped people! They didn't deserve to die! (bursts into tears) Give them back! Give me back my mom and dad, you monster!"
Winry Rockbell to Scar, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

"Of course it has something to do with me! You killed my sister. And murdered my Father.
Kouta, Elfen Lied

Ryuko Matoi: Where's your Goku Uniform?
Nui Harime: I don't wear such crude things. But enough about me, let's have a look at your Kamui. Are you holding back because I'm dressed like this? Didn't you see? I defeated that Goku Uniform just now, so you can cut loose from your Kamui's power all you want!
(Ryuko hardly reacts.)
Nui: Having trouble? In that case I'll show you something neat! Here we go!
(Nui pulls a giant, purple scissor blade out of her dress, twirling it around in an elaborate manner before pointing it to the sky. Ryuko's eyes go wide; she stares in horror at the blade.)
Ryuko: That's...!
Nui: Yep, the other half of your Scissor Blade! I pulled this out of your dad!
Ryuko: Wait, it was you?
Nui: Yep! It was me! I was the one who killed your father!
(A tense Beat follows as Ryuko stares at Nui, before suddenly her anger reaches a boiling point. Her Seki-Tekko's needle literally shoots out of its socket!)
Ryuko: ...YOU BITCH!!!

"My sole purpose for living is to avenge Ai."
Aquamarine Hoshino, Oshi no Ko

"Oh Wolf! You killed my mother! You killed (loses his grip) heeerrrr!!"
Chirin, from the English dub of Ringing Bell

    Comic Books 
Darth Vader: Who Are You?
Luke Skywalker: You killed my father.
Darth Vader: I've killed very many fathers. You'll have to be more specific.
Star Wars Issue 2: "Skywalker Strikes, Part II"

Batman: You killed my...
Bruce Wayne: McGinnis!!
Batman: You killed a good man.

Black Panther: Do you have any children?
Klaw: No.
Black Panther: Good. Because then I'd have to kill them, too.

"You're asking for mercy? Like Agent Liberty got?! Like poor Mister Henderson!? Like my father!? You don't deserve mercy, you deserve a beating!"

"My father, Ambra, possessed the fabled Runestone created by Merlin, but you killed him to take the Stone as yours. But before you could claim it and before he died, he sent the Gem hurling into the past. Well, now I have reclaimed my family heritage. The Stone and its powers are mine! And with it I shall kill the man who slew my father!"

"Did you do this?! Did you kill my father!?"
Kara Zor-El, Last Daughter of Krypton

"YOU TOOK MY FATHER AWAY FROM ME!"
Belle the Tinkerer to Dr. Starline, Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)

No! No! You won't get away from me— You killed my brother without giving him a chance! You won't get away with it— Or from me!
Rodney Ames, Starfire's Revenge

She asked if I was still determined to track down the murderer of my dear father and kill him dead. I said I was and always would be.
Ruthye Marie Knoll, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

My name is... Supergirl! I'm Superman's cousin from Krypton! I've been his secret emergency weapon for years! Luthor, in the name of planet Krypton, I arrest you for murder!

He was my father and you killed him!
Kara Zor-El, The Hunt for Reactron

"I heard [your sister] Agent Danvers in the tunnels, "Supergirl". She said my sister was dead. Which means so are you!"

    Fan Works 
Uncle Tet: You killed Old Man Tet, my brother.
Hugo: You're a brother seeking revenge, eh?
Uncle Tet: I am a brother claiming revenge. There's a difference.
The Altaz Mariners, "Farmville"

It took him over a minute to die, but he finally did. His body caved in while his skin melted. Still, Amy kept up her attack. Even as she lay surrounded by nothing but goop of what had been the monster who murdered her father and so many others, she kept ordering the separate cells to kill each other and themselves.
Soon, there was nothing left.
Amy Dallon, Atonement

I will avenge my mother's death. I will avenge your honor. I will make her pay for blocking the True Path. I WILL DESTROY THE SUPERGIRL.
Berserker, Hellsister Trilogy

ADAM: I REMEMBER YOU.
Misato: Good. Because I sure remember you too.
ADAM: WHAT ARE YOU?
Misato: My name is Misato Katsuragi. Lieutenant Colonel of NERV. Daughter of Shiro Katsuragi, the stupid son of a bitch who woke you up. I am the daughter of a murdered man and the only human being to look on you with their own eyes and live to tell about it. I am the right hand of retribution and the last human being you will ever see, you glow-in-the-dark mother f_er. Now smile, asshole. Because this... (throws the "fire" switch on the positron cannon) is my seventeen years of f_ing payback!

Kara couldn't believe it. All these years she had looked up to that man when in fact he had engineered her father's death. Terrax may have been the murderer but Zod was the one who set him loose. Kara felt a rage she hadn't felt in years, not since the sentencing of Terrax by the Council.

"He killed my daddy! He killed my daddy! He killed my daddy, and my mommy, and Uncle Johnny, an'... an' uncle Ben! I'm gonna kill him, Miss Agatha! I'm going to kill HIM!"

    Film — Animated 
"Remember me? I'm Ben's kid."
Otis to Dag, Barnyard

Scar: Now, this looks familiar. Where have I seen this before? Let me think. Mmm-hm. Ah, yes! This is exactly the way your father looked before he died. [drives his claws into Simba's paws] And here's MY little secret: [whispering] I killed Mufasa.
Simba: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! [leaps up and pins Scar] MURDERER!
Scar: No, Simba, please!
Simba: Tell them the truth!
Scar: Truth? But the truth lies in the eye of the behold— [Simba puts a paw on his neck] Alright. [cough] Alright! ...I did it.
Simba: So they can hear you.
Scar: I killed Mufasa!

    Film — Live-Action 
Marty McFly: What about the police, Biff? They're gonna match up the bullet with that gun.
Biff Tannen: Kid, I own the police! Besides, they couldn't match up the bullet that killed your old man.
Marty McFly: You son of a...
Biff Tannen: I suppose it's poetic justice, two McFlys with the same gun.

Steve Rogers: This isn't gonna change what happened.
Tony Stark: I don't care. He killed my mom.

"You killed my mother... you killed my father, YOU KILLED MY PEOPLE! You took my father's sword!"

"You put a gun to his head and you shot him, didn't you? Didn't you? He died in the dirt, like an animal! Jerry, you killed my father!"
Alice Sutton, Conspiracy Theory

"Remember 15 years ago at the Meceita ranch? Another time when you took it out on a woman? Unfortunately for you, that woman happened to be my mother."
Bill to Paco, Death Rides a Horse

Darth Vader: Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father.
Luke Skywalker: He told me enough! He told me you killed him.
Darth Vader: No. I am your father.

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the Felix Legions. Loyal servant to the true Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."
Maximus, Gladiator

"YOU KILLED MY MOTHER!"
Peter Quill/Star-Lord to Ego, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

"You killed my father. Your ass is mine."
Hellboy, Hellboy (2004)

"You killed my family. And I don't like that kind of thing."

"Hey, Claudius... You killed my father. Big mistake."

"They murdered his family... Now he's going to run them over!"

"Remember Matthew Jonas? You thought you'd be safer if he died, right? But he had a daughter."
Lena, Outpost: Black Sun

Inigo Montoya: He was a great sword maker, my father. When the six-fingered man appeared and requested a special sword, my father took the job. He slaved a year before it was done.
[Inigo shows the Man in Black the sword]
The Man in Black: I've never seen its equal.
Inigo Montoya: The six-fingered man returned and demanded it, but at one-tenth his promised price. My father refused. Without a word, the six-fingered man slashed him through the heart. I loved my father. So naturally, I challenged his murderer to a duel. I failed. The six-fingered man left me alive, but he gave me these.
[Inigo strokes the scars on his cheeks]
The Man in Black: How old were you?
Inigo Montoya: I was eleven years old. And when I was strong enough, I dedicated my life to the study of fencing, so the next time we meet, I will not fail. I will go up to the six-fingered man and say: "Hello! My Name Is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to Die."

Stansfield: And what filthy piece... of shit did I do now?
Mathilda: You killed my brother.

Frank Castle: You took everything from me.
Howard Saint: You killed my son.
[Big "NO!" and sound of explosion]
Frank Castle: Both of 'em...

"He killed Daddy... His ass is fucking grass!"
Jenna Whooly, Satan's Little Helper

"You killed my father, you motherfucker! Now you burn in Hell."
Brent, Saw VI

"Peter... you killed my father..."
Harry Osborn, Spider-Man 2

Eric Sacks: This is history repeating itself. Your father walked in on me, April! Just like you did! It took a few less bullets to take him down, though.
April O'Neil: [tearfully] You killed my father?

"Remember me, Eddie?! When I killed your brother, I talked... JUST! LIKE!! THIIIIIIIIIIIS!!!"
Judge Doom revealing what he really is to Eddie Valiant; Who Framed Roger Rabbit

"I'd like you to know that I agree with every word you said. We are the future. But, unfortunately, you killed my mother."
Magneto, X-Men: First Class

    Literature 
"Your decision was informed not by military strategy but by self-gratification. You bartered with your own men's blood - you traded my father's future to enrich your own, and don't you think for a fucking second that I'm going to let that go."
Arthur Leywin to Trodius Flamesworth, The Beginning After the End

Horst: Johannes... please, I'm trying to get this straight. You shot her father dead... in front of her?
Johannes: Yes.
Horst: My God.
Johannes: (frowns in confusion) Hold on. Are you suggesting that she might still be upset about that?

"Do you think our babies would be safe around her once she realized that we executed her mothers and grandmothers?"
Princess Halley, A Brother's Price

"Sir, my father fell when I was yet a child. It hath come to mine ears that he was foully done by. It hath come to mine ears—for I will not dissemble—that ye had a hand in his undoing."
Dick Shelton, The Black Arrow

    Live-Action TV 
"Mezalord! You have killed countless good people! You killed Evil's girlfriend, Gabura's friend, Darunia's sister, and my kind mother! I won't forgive you!"
Xavitan, Akumaizer 3

Chuck: What about my father?
Shaw: Yes. I killed your father.
Chuck, "Chuck Versus The Ring Part II"

D'Artagnan: I'm looking for Athos.
Athos: You've found him.
D'Artagnan: My name is D'Artagnan of Lupiac in Gascony. Prepare to fight. One of us dies here.
Aramis: (ironically) Now that's the way to make an entrance.
Athos: Can I ask why?
D'Artagnan: You murdered my father.
Athos: You're mistaken. I'm not the man you're looking for.
D'Artagnan: (charging with his sword drawn) MURDERER!!!

"I had to be the one to find the vorpal sword and kill the ogre, and it's not because of Chris or competition, but because...Because my mom's mask is on Valentina's wall. Mulgarath killed her."
Bree Kent The Spiderwick Chronicles, "1028 Teeth"

That was for our mom, you son of a bitch.
Dean Winchester to the Yellow-Eyed Demon, Supernatural, "All Hell Breaks Loose, Part 2"

Dr. Miguelito Loveless, Jr: You killed my father!
James T. West: I don't remember killing Dr. Loveless. Artie, did you...?
Atremus Gordon: No, I didn't...
Dr. Miguelito Loveless, Jr: He died of ulcers!
The Wild Wild West Revisited

I found the tape. I found it. It's over. Senator Bracken, you are under arrest for conspiracy, fraud... and the murder of my mother, Johanna Beckett.
Detective Kate Beckett, Castle, "Veritas"

    Video Games 
Princess Ji-Jiang: You killed my father and took my sister. You shall pay with your blood!

Caellach: I think back on those days a lot lately... My axe and your sword... The two of us were a deadly pair, eh?
Joshua: (silence)
Caellach: By the way... I know all about you, Joshua. Who you really are I mean. The prince of Jehanna, huh? When did you plan on sharing the wealth, you sneaky dog?
Joshua: Listen... You can't reduce a nation to loot waiting to be divided. And more importantly, I made a vow to my mother. I'm going to succeed her as ruler of my homeland. Hey, Caellach... You're the one who killed my mother, aren't you?
Caellach: Yeah... Sorry 'bout that. Things happen, you know? C'mon, Joshua, don't hate me. This is war. There's nothing you can do about it. Besides, grudges get in the way of work, right?
Joshua: That's true. It's as you say. Listen, Caellach... I've got to kill you now. Don't hold it against me.

Lucina: You are my father's murderer.
Avatar: No! That's insane! Why would I kill Chrom?
Lucina: I was not certain myself, until now... I knew he had been killed by his closest friend. Having witnessed your bond with him, I doubted it could be so... But today's events make it clear.

"...Do you know I asked you to meet me here? Two years ago today... October 4th. That was the day my mom died here. They called it an accident... but it wasn't. I saw the whole thing... You murdered her! ...Since then, it's been one bad thing after another... And all I get from people is sympathy, no matter where I go. What's the point in living...? I even thought about killing myself... but Mom wouldn't have wanted that. ...That's why I decided that I had to find her killer — YOU! You said once you wanted to forget what happened on that day... So, when I find out it was a full moon today, I knew I had to confront you. ...Today, Mom is watching over me. I'll make you remember what you did to her! I'm gonna kill you!"
Ken Amada, Persona 3

Jack Marston: You killed my father!
Edgar Ross: (smugly) Your father killed himself with the life he lived.
Jack Marston: YOU killed him! I saw you!
Edgar Ross: You keep saying that.
Jack Marston: You sent him to do your dirty work! Then you shot him like a dog!
Edgar Ross: And I'll shoot you like one too, you piece of trash! Now get out of here before I kill you as well!
Jack Marston: I ain't going nowhere, old man!

Joined the Crepes after witnessing their father being murdered at the hands of a Blahd. Actually, it wasn't a Blahd, it was just a crazed naked man driven insane from a nasty sunburn. The Gangster probably needs to have their vision checked.
— Backstory of the playable Gangster (Crepe), Streets of Rogue

Joined the Blahds after witnessing their father being murdered at the hands of a Crepe. Actually, it wasn't a Crepe, it was just a crazed naked man driven insane after falling into a vat of blueberries. The Gangster probably needs to have their vision checked.
— Backstory of the playable Gangster (Blahd), Streets of Rogue

Travis Touchdown! You murdered my daughter! Don't pretend you've forgotten!

I won't let you get away, Belladonna! You killed my father!
Riesz, Trials of Mana

Black Manta: You murdered my father.
Aquaman: I remember events differently.
Black Manta: That is no defense.

Supergirl: You killed my mother!
Brainiac: Those not collected were worthless.
Supergirl: She was everything to me!

Reverse-Flash: How's your mother, Barry?
Flash (Barry Allen): You were the one, weren't you?
Reverse-Flash: I'm every bad day you ever had.

Bizarro: Red Man help Bizarro father.
Flash (Barry Allen): What are you talking about?
Bizarro: You let Superman kill Lex Luthor!

"I won! I avenged my grandfather... in drag."

    Webcomics 
Ray'd: YOU KILLED OUR FATHER!!!
Richard: You made him use a tired cliché!!!

    Western Animation 
Batman: Can't let you run around like this. We've got rules about radioactive waste. And besides, this is personal.
Derek Powers: Who Are You?!
Batman: You really wanna know?
Derek: YES!
Batman: (dramatic entrance) You killed my father.
Derek: ...Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?
Batman: Too bad. It's all you get.

Batman: Joe Chill. You are the slinking coward who murdered Thomas and Martha Wayne.
Joe Chill: That was a lifetime ago!
Batman: Yes. MY lifetime! You took them without mercy or regret and in cold blood, Chill!
Joe Chill: How do you know this? How could you possibly?!
Batman: I know because I watched it happen! I know because I am the son of the man you murdered! (unmasks himself) I... am Bruce Wayne!
Joe Chill: No... Oh, no!

Ragnarok: You're an Osmosian, yes. Who Are You?
Kevin: My name's Kevin Ethan Levin. You Killed My Father. Prepare to Die.
Ben 10: Alien Force, "Vendetta"

Addwaitya: My might has since cowed any resistance that dared challenge me.
Charmcaster: Is that your way of saying you killed my father?!

Riff Tamson: Ha ha ha ha! I killed your father without pity or mercy!''
Prince Lee-Char: Then I'll return the favor!

Chun-Li: Monster! You killed my—
M. Bison: Yes, yes, I "killed your father". What is it with you women anyway? I killed my father too and you don't hear me whining about it!

    Real Life 
Whenever I was forced to take steps against the partisans and Jewish commissars in some village - I'll say it for the information of this group only - I made it a point to give the order to kill the women and children of these partisans and commissars. I would be a weakling and I would be committing a crime against our descendants if I allowed the hate-filled sons of the sub-humans we have liquidated in this struggle of humanity against sub-humanity to grow up.
Heinrich Himmler, December 16th, 1943


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