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'''Pain''' was an unpleasant feeling experienced by [[organic life|organic beings]] in response to a [[stimulus]] that damaged the [[body]] in some way. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gunfighters (TV story)|The Gunfighters]]'') Pain was often accompanied by [[autonomic response]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Movellan Grave (audio story)|The Movellan Grave]]'')
{{First pic|Fart.jpg|[[Glune Fex Fize Sharlaveer-Slam Slitheen]] experiences gas exchange whilst in the skin of [[Greg Blakeman]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)}})}}
'''Pain''' was an unpleasant feeling experienced by [[organic life|organic beings]] in response to a [[stimulus]] that damaged the [[body]] in some way. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Gunfighters (TV story)}}) Pain was often accompanied by [[autonomic response]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Movellan Grave (audio story)}})


Certain parts of the [[humanoid]] body were more sensitive to pain than others, such as immediately below the [[eye]]. The pain of a [[cigarette]] being extinguished in this part of the body was enough to successfully break the [[Eighth Doctor]]'s self-induced [[trance]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Endgame (novel)|Endgame]]'')
The [[gas exchange]] resulting from the use of a [[compression field]] caused the [[Slitheen]] "painful" [[flatulence]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Visual Dictionary (2007 reference book)}})


The [[Eternal]] [[Pain (mythology)|of the same name]] was a personification of the concept. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Set Piece (novel)|Set Piece]]'')
[[File:Donna stretching.jpg|thumb|left|Donna Noble aching within a toilet cubicle. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Partners in Crime (TV story)}})]]
An [[ache]] was a type of [[pain]]. [[Kiv]] felt a ache in his [[skull]], a pain in his [[head]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Mindwarp (TV story)}}) After spending all day hiding within a [[stall]] in the [[ladies]] [[toilet]]s at [[Adipose Industries]], [[Donna Noble]] [[standing|stood]]up in an ache. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Partners in Crime (TV story)}})


While pain was generally considered unpleasant, to the point of the word "pain" being used generally to describe an unpleasant experience or person, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'') and as such was often treated with painkillers, ([[TV]]: ''[[Exit Wounds (TV story)|Exit Wounds]]'') some enjoyed the sensation of pain, while still others enjoyed ''pretending'' to be in pain. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Of the City of the Saved... (novel)|Of the City of the Saved...]]'') In a more abstract sense, the [[Twelfth Doctor]] believed pain to be "a gift", because "without [pain], we can't feel the hurt we inflict". ([[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'') Additionally, some cultures did not show as much care for those in pain. When a [[Patient (World Enough and Time)|Patient]] complained of pain, a [[Mondasian]] [[Nurse (World Enough and Time)|nurse]] responded simply by turning its volume down. ([[TV]]: ''[[World Enough and Time (TV story)|World Enough and Time]]'') Ironically, however, the [[Cybermen]] spoke extremely negatively of pain and spoke almost pityingly of unconverted individuals for still having the capacity for it. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'')
Certain parts of the [[humanoid]] body were more sensitive to pain than others, such as immediately below the [[eye]]. The pain of a [[cigarette]] being extinguished in this part of the body was enough to successfully break the [[Eighth Doctor]]'s self-induced [[trance]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Endgame (novel)}})


[[The Monks]] believed that pain was [[information]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Extremis (TV story)|Extremis]]'')
The [[Eternal]] [[Pain (mythology)|of the same name]] was a personification of the concept. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Set Piece (novel)}})
 
While pain was generally considered unpleasant, to the point of the word "pain" being used generally to describe an unpleasant experience or person, ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Caves of Androzani (TV story)}}) and as such was often treated with painkillers, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Exit Wounds (TV story)}}) some enjoyed the sensation of pain, while still others enjoyed ''pretending'' to be in pain. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Of the City of the Saved... (novel)}}) In a more abstract sense, the [[Twelfth Doctor]] believed pain to be "a gift", because "without [pain], we can't feel the hurt we inflict". ([[TV]]: {{cs|Death in Heaven (TV story)}}) Additionally, some cultures did not show as much care for those in pain. When a [[Patient (World Enough and Time)|Patient]] complained of pain, a [[Mondasian]] [[Nurse (World Enough and Time)|nurse]] responded simply by turning its volume down. ([[TV]]: {{cs|World Enough and Time (TV story)}}) Ironically, however, the [[Cybermen]] spoke extremely negatively of pain and spoke almost pityingly of unconverted individuals for still having the capacity for it. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}}) Following the conversion of [[Tiffany Jenkins]] by the [[CyberNeomorph|CyberNeomorphs]], she told the [[Cyber Leader (The Trials of a Time Lord)|Cyber Leader]] that she still felt the pain but that it didn't mean anything to her. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Trials of a Time Lord (audio story)}})
 
[[The Monks]] believed that pain was [[information]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Extremis (TV story)}})
 
== Behind the scenes ==
In a line from the script of {{cs|Love & Monsters (TV story)}} which is not present in the finished episode, [[Bridget Sinclair]] claims that there is no pain after being [[absorption|absorbed]] by the [[Abzorbaloff]].


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Glune Fex Fize Sharlaveer-Slam Slitheen experiences gas exchange whilst in the skin of Greg Blakeman. (TV: Revenge of the Slitheen [+]Loading...["Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)"])

Pain was an unpleasant feeling experienced by organic beings in response to a stimulus that damaged the body in some way. (TV: The Gunfighters [+]Loading...["The Gunfighters (TV story)"]) Pain was often accompanied by autonomic responses. (AUDIO: The Movellan Grave [+]Loading...["The Movellan Grave (audio story)"])

The gas exchange resulting from the use of a compression field caused the Slitheen "painful" flatulence. (PROSE: The Visual Dictionary [+]Loading...["The Visual Dictionary (2007 reference book)"])

Donna Noble aching within a toilet cubicle. (TV: Partners in Crime [+]Loading...["Partners in Crime (TV story)"])

An ache was a type of pain. Kiv felt a ache in his skull, a pain in his head. (TV: Mindwarp [+]Loading...["Mindwarp (TV story)"]) After spending all day hiding within a stall in the ladies toilets at Adipose Industries, Donna Noble stoodup in an ache. (TV: Partners in Crime [+]Loading...["Partners in Crime (TV story)"])

Certain parts of the humanoid body were more sensitive to pain than others, such as immediately below the eye. The pain of a cigarette being extinguished in this part of the body was enough to successfully break the Eighth Doctor's self-induced trance. (PROSE: Endgame [+]Loading...["Endgame (novel)"])

The Eternal of the same name was a personification of the concept. (PROSE: Set Piece [+]Loading...["Set Piece (novel)"])

While pain was generally considered unpleasant, to the point of the word "pain" being used generally to describe an unpleasant experience or person, (TV: The Caves of Androzani [+]Loading...["The Caves of Androzani (TV story)"]) and as such was often treated with painkillers, (TV: Exit Wounds [+]Loading...["Exit Wounds (TV story)"]) some enjoyed the sensation of pain, while still others enjoyed pretending to be in pain. (PROSE: Of the City of the Saved... [+]Loading...["Of the City of the Saved... (novel)"]) In a more abstract sense, the Twelfth Doctor believed pain to be "a gift", because "without [pain], we can't feel the hurt we inflict". (TV: Death in Heaven [+]Loading...["Death in Heaven (TV story)"]) Additionally, some cultures did not show as much care for those in pain. When a Patient complained of pain, a Mondasian nurse responded simply by turning its volume down. (TV: World Enough and Time [+]Loading...["World Enough and Time (TV story)"]) Ironically, however, the Cybermen spoke extremely negatively of pain and spoke almost pityingly of unconverted individuals for still having the capacity for it. (TV: The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"]) Following the conversion of Tiffany Jenkins by the CyberNeomorphs, she told the Cyber Leader that she still felt the pain but that it didn't mean anything to her. (AUDIO: The Trials of a Time Lord [+]Loading...["The Trials of a Time Lord (audio story)"])

The Monks believed that pain was information. (TV: Extremis [+]Loading...["Extremis (TV story)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

In a line from the script of Love & Monsters [+]Loading...["Love & Monsters (TV story)"] which is not present in the finished episode, Bridget Sinclair claims that there is no pain after being absorbed by the Abzorbaloff.