Running Gags & Easter Eggs
21 entries in the Arrested Development compendium.
Gob's Magic TricksA magician whose greatest trick is convincing himself he deserves success.Buster's EyepatchA running gag that turns a supposed BB gun accident into the family's most absurd non-sequGeorge Sr.'s Prison UniformThe orange jumpsuit that follows George Sr. everywhere, even when he shouldn't be wearing Michael's TieA symbol of order in a chaotic family, worn with unwavering consistency.Lucille's CaneThe silver-tipped instrument of Lucille's wrath and the family's collective trauma.Buster's Hair GelA slicked-back statement of vanity that never fades with time.Gob's MoleA magical birthmark on Gob's hand that evolves into a sentient advisor.Maeby's Fake IDsMaeby's forged identities are the ultimate tool for teenage chaos and corporate espionage.Pool HouseA small, detached sanctuary where family secrets hide just beyond the pool.Tobias Faux HawkA stylish lie hidden beneath the wind.Buster's GlassesThe thick-rimmed shield behind which Buster hides his sensitive soul.Title CardsWitty phrases that summarize the Bluth family's chaos before the story even begins.Subliminal MessagesHidden clues that reward the eagle-eyed viewer with secret jokes and foreshadowing.Lindsay's Charity WorkLindsay's philanthropy is all about the photo op, not the public good.Oh I See CatchphraseMichael's weary realization of his family's endless chaos.Michael's SuitA symbol of professionalism in a family defined by chaos and incompetence.Spanish Inquisition ReferenceNobody expects the Arrested Development Spanish Inquisition to appear in a family sitcom.You're Fired GagJob security is nonexistent when the boss is a Bluth.The Basement OfficeA windowless dungeon where Michael Bluth attempts to salvage the family legacy.The Bathroom MirrorA reflective surface that captures George Michael's awkward growth and the family's chaotiFreeze FramesTime stops so the joke can breathe in this documentary-style sitcom.
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