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LTTP: Arrested Development
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"Right....because the guys wanted to stick it to me"Tntnnbltn said:I love the "Sally... Stickwell" line by GOB.
I"m on my fifth rewatch and it just occured to me that Sally Sitwell was played by Ben Stiller's wife! hahaha And I can't believe i had missed George Michael looking intently at Lindsay's nose after learning from his father that it was fake...
OnPoint said:
All of the foreshadowing is amazing.
My two favorites involve Rita. I think in the first episode of season three Michael is talking to George Michael and says something along the lines of "I don't have a girl, much less a stupid one."
And then there's a part where Rita is sitting on a bench with a Wee Britain sign. But she is covering up the "it" so it says Wee Brain.
Simply glorious.
adelante said:
When looking at the picture of "Nelly" and Michael as kids in the family photo album, Lindsay says "Look at the beak on that bird." It turns out its her. I love this show
ultron87 said:
OMG, 5 viewings and I never caught that.
And then there's Buster sitting on a bench to turn Army Official into Arm Off.
Souldriver
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Hey Franklin, guess what!
---> f'n love that line :lol
---> f'n love that line :lol
You know, the first episode has Lucille say the following:
"I dipped into the kitty a few times". Referring to taking money from the company to buy things.
Foreshadowing the episodes when we find out that George Sr. had been "dipping into the Kitty" all the time. Referring to screwing the secretary.
"You know what? You guys have had your hands in the company coffin for years" *Drum beats start playing in the background* "and starting tomorrow, there is going to be a new boss in town and you're all gonna have to start fending for yourselves. You're all gonna feel that sweet sting of sweat in your eyes as Buster... you can't do that on the balcony, buddy?"
"...Mom says it's too windy..."
God, thanks a lot guys. Now I am going to be watching this all for the next two days.
"Certainly the smartest Bluth. My favorite Bluth. And the sexiest.. creature.. I have ever laid eyes on.."
*Michael's face looks confused*
"..My lovely wife, Lucille!"
"I dipped into the kitty a few times". Referring to taking money from the company to buy things.
Foreshadowing the episodes when we find out that George Sr. had been "dipping into the Kitty" all the time. Referring to screwing the secretary.
"You know what? You guys have had your hands in the company coffin for years" *Drum beats start playing in the background* "and starting tomorrow, there is going to be a new boss in town and you're all gonna have to start fending for yourselves. You're all gonna feel that sweet sting of sweat in your eyes as Buster... you can't do that on the balcony, buddy?"
"...Mom says it's too windy..."
God, thanks a lot guys. Now I am going to be watching this all for the next two days.
"Certainly the smartest Bluth. My favorite Bluth. And the sexiest.. creature.. I have ever laid eyes on.."
*Michael's face looks confused*
"..My lovely wife, Lucille!"
Saint10118
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I think I literally started crying at this scene it was so goddamn funny.
"Well I'm sorry, it's just too late. I'm really sorry. I'm moving to Phoenix, I got a job........... something you apply for, and then they pay you to uh.. nevermind I don't wanna ruin the surprise."
God.. now I'm on Top Banana. And even though I've seen it a million times, I love every single scene of every single episode.
"Wow!! I'm Mr. Manager!"
"Well, Manager. We just say Manager."
"It's up to me now, I'm Mr. Manager."
Oh... and "Well, I don't know what I expected."
"All I found in the freezer was a dead dove in a bag."
"You didn't eat that, did you? Because I only have a couple days to return it."
God.. now I'm on Top Banana. And even though I've seen it a million times, I love every single scene of every single episode.
"Wow!! I'm Mr. Manager!"
"Well, Manager. We just say Manager."
"It's up to me now, I'm Mr. Manager."
Oh... and "Well, I don't know what I expected."
"All I found in the freezer was a dead dove in a bag."
"You didn't eat that, did you? Because I only have a couple days to return it."
I have a question about the music in the show. There are two songs I really want to get a hold of:
The first and least important is that one that goes "Hey, whatcha tryin' to say to me?". The first time it is played is in the final scene of the first episode when Michael is talking about Lindsay and Tobias coming to live with them, and when he mentions Maeby will be living in his room.
And the second is my favorite. It plays in Top Banana for the first time when GOB is trying to "dramatically throw the letter into the ocean". It sounds like something out of Katamari Damacy. I love it. What the hell is it? And where can I find it?
There are more. I'm sure. But that second one is my favorite. And I want it.
The first and least important is that one that goes "Hey, whatcha tryin' to say to me?". The first time it is played is in the final scene of the first episode when Michael is talking about Lindsay and Tobias coming to live with them, and when he mentions Maeby will be living in his room.
And the second is my favorite. It plays in Top Banana for the first time when GOB is trying to "dramatically throw the letter into the ocean". It sounds like something out of Katamari Damacy. I love it. What the hell is it? And where can I find it?
There are more. I'm sure. But that second one is my favorite. And I want it.
One of my all-time favorite jokes:
<Gob> The Seaward!
<Michael> You're not gettin' a boat.
<Gob> 1, 2, 3... Paper covers rock.
<Michael> Fine, but rock sinks boat.
<Lucille> Michael?
<Michael> Mom, I'm right in the middle of something. [To Gob] Get rid of the Seaward.
<Lucille> I'll leave when I'm good and ready.
<Gob> The Seaward!
<Michael> You're not gettin' a boat.
<Gob> 1, 2, 3... Paper covers rock.
<Michael> Fine, but rock sinks boat.
<Lucille> Michael?
<Michael> Mom, I'm right in the middle of something. [To Gob] Get rid of the Seaward.
<Lucille> I'll leave when I'm good and ready.
The first one is Leroy - "Gonna Get Together"Jasoco said:
Second one is "A mágica do mar" (vocals: Katia Moraes). It's part of the original songs special feature on the S1 DVD (Disc 1).
Lucille: How's my son?
Doctor: He's going to be all right.
Lindsay Funke: Finally some good news from this guy.
George Michael Bluth: There's no other way to take that.
Doctor: That's a great attitude. I got to tell you, if I was getting this news, I don't know that I'd take it this well.
Lucille: But you said he was all right.
Doctor: Yes, he's lost his left hand. So he's going to be "all right."
Lucille: [Jumping on the doctor] You son of a bitch! I hate this doctor!
Doctor: He's going to be all right.
Lindsay Funke: Finally some good news from this guy.
George Michael Bluth: There's no other way to take that.
Doctor: That's a great attitude. I got to tell you, if I was getting this news, I don't know that I'd take it this well.
Lucille: But you said he was all right.
Doctor: Yes, he's lost his left hand. So he's going to be "all right."
Lucille: [Jumping on the doctor] You son of a bitch! I hate this doctor!
Talladega Knight
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Fuck Fox? I commend them for keeping a show that basically was being watched by NO ONE on the air for three seasons. Fuck the viewers who didn't tune in.irfan said:
fatigues_gasolini
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I have the whole series on dvd still in its shrink wrap. Havent gotten around to watch it.
RiggenBlaque
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Struct09 said:
He's a very literal man
ultron87 said:
Michael: Hey, hey! Hang on a sec. Thats part of your trick, right?
G.O.B.: No. Thats not my trick, Michael.
Narrator: On the next Arrested Development...
G.O.B.: Its my illusion.
Narrator: ... Michael relives a wedding nightmare.
Buster: Oh, put him out, put him out!
Tobias: My hair, my beautiful hair!
Michael: Push him in the pool.
Thud.
Tobias: Why am I not going under water? Dear God, why am I not going under water?
The above is one of my favorite comedic moments ever. I don't think I've ever laughed as hard as I did the first time I saw the above part in bold, my God. Just the mixture of how special the ending of the episode was presented, leading you to believe that GOB was talking about some divine miracle, and then cutting to him saying "It's my illusion", the look on his face, the timing, everything.
Then from there it just continued, the insanity, ending with Tobias with his "Why am I not going under water? Dear God, why am I not going under water?" yelling.
That was just perfection, period.
timetokill
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Yeah, I'm not gonna defend Fox on this one. I think you can only thank the few viewers that did watch every week... they kept it going as long as they did because they bought so many DVDs.
I personally bought 8 copies of Season 1 for other people as a gift, beyond just the one for myself :lol
God I miss that show
I personally bought 8 copies of Season 1 for other people as a gift, beyond just the one for myself :lol
God I miss that show
Souldriver
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Yeah, FOX seems to have done everything to make sure people did not watch the show.irfan said:
But it still baffles me that there were about 6 million viewers in the second season, and 4 million in the third. How the fuck do you watch this show, and than decide to not follow it anymore. THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!
You would think that a show like this would gain traction just because of it's quality. But I guess (!!elitist alert) the humor was too intelligent and subtle for the average viewer. I mean, there isn't even an laugh track! How are we supposed to know when to laugh!!??
IrrelevantNotch
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irfan said:
Your quote pretty much validates Fox's decision to cancel it. Its ratings were piss poor, and they did all they could to advertise it. By season 3, Mitchell Hurwitz had informed the producers that this would be his last season, knowing that the Fox advertisers had absolutely no reason to give it a popular timeslot. You should be thankful it was even given a 2nd season.
Talladega Knight
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irfan said:
Speaking of idiotic pricks.
Let me show you the light (shamelessly stolen from someone else):
timetokill
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Talladega Knight said:
Good information, and stuff I already knew... I think it's just easier to demonize the faceless "Fox" than to walk around knowing that people are too stupid to know what is funny without a laugh track telling them, or whatever.
Only if I had a time machine I would go back and spam the hell out so that people saw this awesome show but I cant and can only blame Fox. Besides the reason that majority of the audience has a shitty taste. (-quote from Amirox)
Also I didnt realise the hidden joke of cutting the number of homes down from 22 to 18 until today.
Besides the reason that majority of the audience has a shitty taste. (-quote from Amirox)Also I didnt realise the hidden joke of cutting the number of homes down from 22 to 18 until today.
Spotless Mind
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I've been non-stop rewatching the show the last couple weeks and it just gets better and better. I think Lucille is my favourite character. Every single time she is onscreen i crack up laughing at her facial expressions or her line delivery without fail (this applies to all the characters, but she does it the most!). Her jabs at Lindsay are just classic. Jessica Walter is just brilliant.
:lol <3 Lucille.
:lol <3 Lucille.
There's also a not so subtle joke, about the same type of thing in the SOB episode. Michael says something along the lines of not even the HBO (home builders organization) will save us.irfan said:Also I didnt realise the hidden joke of cutting the number of homes down from 22 to 18 until today.
timetokill
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cashman said:
Michael: Yeah, the HBO's not gonna want us. What do we do now?
George Sr.: Well, I think it's Showtime. I think we have to have a show during dinner.
timetokill
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Well, he was done if they didn't pay him more money. And they wouldn't, so he was done.
I remember an interview where he basically said that he wasn't getting paid enough to do the show. He also said he'd have loved to continue working on it, but the pay just wasn't there for the amount of time he spent on it.
I remember an interview where he basically said that he wasn't getting paid enough to do the show. He also said he'd have loved to continue working on it, but the pay just wasn't there for the amount of time he spent on it.
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