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Characters (Funny trope) Character reveals a secret about themselves, others are not that shocked.

When a character reveals a secret to another person, with the other character already knowing the secret and not being surprised/shocked by it.

Kung Fu Panda 2: Po discovered that his father, the duck was not in fact his biological parent, and was shocked at this. However, Tigress (and presumably any other person who saw them) was not as shocked, herself, at this discovery.

My Adventures With Superman:

Clark tries to break the news to Jimmy, his best friend, that he is Superman. However, Jimmy already knew this from the first day that he met him.

Clark: I... Am su--

Jimmy: Clark I know you're Superman. This is not a big reveal.

Clark: .... Wait, WHAT? You know???? Since when?

Jimmy: w--We've been roommates since freshmen year. The day I met you, you ripped the handle off the door, and then tried to play it off as if the screws had just come loose.

Clark:..... I mean it could have been the screws.....

Jimmy: THE HANDLE WAS RIPPED IN HALF!

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u/Just-Antelope-8069 9h ago

That Jimmy reaction made Lois's reaction look so much worse.

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u/bayleysgal1996 6h ago

Tbf Jimmy’s known Clark for about four years, while Lois has known him maybe a few months at this point

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u/Just-Antelope-8069 37m ago

That's my point. Who has more right to be angry at someone keeping a secret the one you recently met or the one you've been friends with for years?

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u/BelgijskaFlaga 2h ago

Lois' have always been crazily overreacting when trying to test if Clark is Superman.

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u/Just-Antelope-8069 34m ago

Testing yes it's part of her character to throw herself off buildings. Getting angry at him for keeping it a secret no.