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References
Dumbo (1941)
Four Leaf calls Cody "Dumbo"
Four Leaf calls Cody "Dumbo"
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Bridge detonation sequence
Bridge detonation sequence
The Great Escape (1963)
Characters refer to the plot
Characters refer to the plot
Gilligan's Island (1964)
(TV Series)
Kirk Lazarus refers to Tugg Speedman as "Gilligan" when he watches him play Simple Jack for his captors
Kirk Lazarus refers to Tugg Speedman as "Gilligan" when he watches him play Simple Jack for his captors
Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror (1967)
(TV Episode)
Tugg has a Terran Empire tattoo on his right arm
Tugg has a Terran Empire tattoo on his right arm
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Derisive reference to the idea of someone remaking the film for YouTube
Derisive reference to the idea of someone remaking the film for YouTube
The Jeffersons (1975)
(TV Series)
Theme song mentioned
Theme song mentioned
Rocky (1976)
Tugg Speedman's physique is compared to that of Rocky
Tugg Speedman's physique is compared to that of Rocky
Roots (1977)
(TV Mini-Series)
Someone is called Chicken George
Someone is called Chicken George
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
One of Tugg Speedmans lines (in the film within the film) is: - I've got a bad feeling about this
One of Tugg Speedmans lines (in the film within the film) is: - I've got a bad feeling about this
The Deer Hunter (1978)
When Kirk Lazarus is trying to persuade Tugg Speedman to leave the camp, the scene mirrors Robert Deniro's interaction with Christopher Walken towards the end of The Deer Hunter.
When Kirk Lazarus is trying to persuade Tugg Speedman to leave the camp, the scene mirrors Robert Deniro's interaction with Christopher Walken towards the end of The Deer Hunter.
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Kirk Lazarus states, "You know back before the war broke out, I was a saucier in San Antone...", which is a reference to Chef, who referred to himself as a saucier. Also, Four Leaf Tayback "Beds give me nightmares" is referencing Benjamin Willard's thoughts at the beginning of Apocalypse Now. Also, a man standing behind Sandusky at the "One Week Down" party is wearing Col. Kurtz's clothes and green facepaint.
Kirk Lazarus states, "You know back before the war broke out, I was a saucier in San Antone...", which is a reference to Chef, who referred to himself as a saucier. Also, Four Leaf Tayback "Beds give me nightmares" is referencing Benjamin Willard's thoughts at the beginning of Apocalypse Now. Also, a man standing behind Sandusky at the "One Week Down" party is wearing Col. Kurtz's clothes and green facepaint.
Alien (1979)
at 0:00:06:30, a "dying alien" shriek is heard
at 0:00:06:30, a "dying alien" shriek is heard
Benson (1979)
(TV Series)
Character addressed as "Benson" in racial reference
Character addressed as "Benson" in racial reference
Being There (1979)
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
Cruising (1980)
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
When Kirk tells the others in the chopper that Tug's not coming he says the exact line that Wez says in Mad Max 2 when he thinks Max is dead: "He's gone. It's over. We go."
When Kirk tells the others in the chopper that Tug's not coming he says the exact line that Wez says in Mad Max 2 when he thinks Max is dead: "He's gone. It's over. We go."
First Blood (1982)
Kirk mentions the first two Rambo films in discussing Tugg's physique
Kirk mentions the first two Rambo films in discussing Tugg's physique
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
Kirk mentions the first two Rambo films in discussing Tugg's physique
Kirk mentions the first two Rambo films in discussing Tugg's physique
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
Alpa Chino calls Kirk Lazarus this.
Alpa Chino calls Kirk Lazarus this.
Platoon (1986)
Lazarus' line "If the machine breaks down, WE break down." was spoken by Sgt. Barnes (Tom Berenger) in Platoon
Lazarus' line "If the machine breaks down, WE break down." was spoken by Sgt. Barnes (Tom Berenger) in Platoon
Predator (1987)
"If it bleeds can we kill it?"
"If it bleeds can we kill it?"
Action Jackson (1988)
In the scene where Four Leaf loses his hands, Kirk Lazarus withdraws, saying: - Action Jackson can't do this!
In the scene where Four Leaf loses his hands, Kirk Lazarus withdraws, saying: - Action Jackson can't do this!
Rain Man (1988)
Mentioned as example of actor winning Oscar playing handicapped
Mentioned as example of actor winning Oscar playing handicapped
Sea of Love (1989)
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Character mentions having started his career on the film
Character mentions having started his career on the film
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
The character Kevin Sandusky mentions how he thinks Renny Harlin is an underrated director, citing how The Adventures of Ford Fairlane was a great film, for an Andrew Dice Clay vehicle.
The character Kevin Sandusky mentions how he thinks Renny Harlin is an underrated director, citing how The Adventures of Ford Fairlane was a great film, for an Andrew Dice Clay vehicle.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Rob Slolom wears a gimme hat from the film while on set
Rob Slolom wears a gimme hat from the film while on set
Cliffhanger (1993)
Jay Baruchel's character says "Cliffhanger is amazing" when defending the work of director Renny Harlin.
Jay Baruchel's character says "Cliffhanger is amazing" when defending the work of director Renny Harlin.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
Access Hollywood (1996)
(TV Series)
Fake excerpts tell some of the back story
Fake excerpts tell some of the back story
Blade (1998)
Alpa Chino: "I'm suppose to jump out of this plane just like Wesley Snipes did Blade and The Art of War?"
Alpa Chino: "I'm suppose to jump out of this plane just like Wesley Snipes did Blade and The Art of War?"
Great Performances: Cats (1998)
(TV Episode)
During a phone call, Rick Peck calls Tugg Speedman "Rum Tum Tuggernuts" in greeting.
During a phone call, Rick Peck calls Tugg Speedman "Rum Tum Tuggernuts" in greeting.
The Art of War (2000)
Alpa Chino: "I'm suppose to jump out of this plane just like Wesley Snipes did Blade and The Art of War?"
Alpa Chino: "I'm suppose to jump out of this plane just like Wesley Snipes did Blade and The Art of War?"
I Am Sam (2001)
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
Mentioned as example of actor vying for Oscar playing handicapped
The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002)
(TV Special)
mentioned that Sean Penn went home empty-handed after he went full retard in 'I am Sam'
mentioned that Sean Penn went home empty-handed after he went full retard in 'I am Sam'
Kangaroo Jack (2003)
Alpa Chino calls Kirk Lazarus this.
Alpa Chino calls Kirk Lazarus this.
Freaky Friday (2003)
Cody talks about an accident that almost happened when he was working on this.
Cody talks about an accident that almost happened when he was working on this.
The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
(TV Series)
Fake segment depicted
Fake segment depicted
Criss Angel Mindfreak (2005)
(TV Series)
mentioned by Kirk Lazarus
mentioned by Kirk Lazarus
The Werewolf Cult Chronicles: Vietnam 1969 (2005)
(Video)
The helicopter crash is almost a frame-by-frame copy of the crash in this film.
The helicopter crash is almost a frame-by-frame copy of the crash in this film.
The Queen (2006)
DVD included in Tugg's gift basket
DVD included in Tugg's gift basket
Hamlet 2 (2008)
Damien says he's Jesus, Steve Coogan played Jesus during the play depicted in Hamlet 2
Damien says he's Jesus, Steve Coogan played Jesus during the play depicted in Hamlet 2
The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
Poster seen on the wall.
Poster seen on the wall.
Referenced in
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (2008)
(Video Game)
TT is advertised heavily throughout the game, mostly as posters etc.
TT is advertised heavily throughout the game, mostly as posters etc.
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
(Video)
Mockumentary of Tropic Thunder
Mockumentary of Tropic Thunder
Saturday Night Live: Michael Phelps/Lil' Wayne (2008)
(TV Episode)
Referenced during Weekend Update
Referenced during Weekend Update
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.58 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $16,000 question
Subject of a $16,000 question
Heroes Unmasked: Let's Get Physical (2008)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.66 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Included in a $100 question
Included in a $100 question
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009)
(TV Movie)
Announced as nominee.
Announced as nominee.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.93 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Included in a $4,000 question
Included in a $4,000 question
Spike's Guys Choice (2009)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned by Clint Eastwood
Mentioned by Clint Eastwood
Weeds: Glue (2009)
(TV Episode)
Dean (in blackface) says that Robert Downey Jr. "opened the door"
Dean (in blackface) says that Robert Downey Jr. "opened the door"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.19 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "2008 Blockbuster Movies"
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "2008 Blockbuster Movies"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.54 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "Before & After"
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "Before & After"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.111 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Who Played 'Em?"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Who Played 'Em?"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.4 (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Jay in a list of Matthew McConaughey's films
mentioned by Jay in a list of Matthew McConaughey's films
Wild Target (2009)
poster seen
poster seen
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay Baruchel's role mentioned
Jay Baruchel's role mentioned
2010 MTV Movie Awards (2010)
(TV Movie)
Tom Cruise as Les Grossman appears several times in the show
Tom Cruise as Les Grossman appears several times in the show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.45 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Kellan Lutz talks about watching the film on an airplane
Kellan Lutz talks about watching the film on an airplane
The Graham Norton Show: Episode #8.6 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Graham.
Mentioned by Graham.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.55 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Jack Black was in the film
Jay mentions that Jack Black was in the film
Saturday Night Live: Jeff Bridges/Eminem and Lil Wayne (2010)
(TV Episode)
Referenced on "The Miley Cyrus Show"
Referenced on "The Miley Cyrus Show"
Conan: Hooray for Scabies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Conan O'Brien introduces actor Brandon T. Jackson and mentions this movie
Conan O'Brien introduces actor Brandon T. Jackson and mentions this movie
One Question (2011)
(Short)
Movie Poster in Background
Movie Poster in Background
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.26 (2011)
(TV Episode)
David Freese mentions that two years ago, he dressed as the film's character Les Grossman for Halloween
David Freese mentions that two years ago, he dressed as the film's character Les Grossman for Halloween
Jeopardy!: 2011 Tournament of Champions Quarterfinal Game 4 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Answer to question in Characters From Movies category
Answer to question in Characters From Movies category
Bad Movie Beatdown: Big Mommas- Like Father, Like Son (2012)
(TV Episode)
"Didn't he play Al Pacino in Tropic Thunder?"
"Didn't he play Al Pacino in Tropic Thunder?"
Tosh.0: Boy in Black Face (2012)
(TV Episode)
referenced by Tosh
referenced by Tosh
The Nostalgia Chick: Reality Bites (2012)
(TV Episode)
Lindsay mentions this as a Ben Stiller movie she likes
Lindsay mentions this as a Ben Stiller movie she likes
Features
Star Trek: Arena (1967)
(TV Episode)
Tugg Speedman watches the episode on his handheld device
Tugg Speedman watches the episode on his handheld device
Wii Sports (2006)
(Video Game)
Matthew McConaughey's character is playing Wii Sports
Matthew McConaughey's character is playing Wii Sports
Featured in
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
(Video)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
HBO First Look: 'Tropic Thunder': HBO First Look (2008)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 16 August 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown for the review.
Clips shown for the review.
Troldspejlet: Episode #40.8 (2008)
(TV Episode)
reviewed + footage used
reviewed + footage used
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2009)
(TV Movie)
Nominee clips.
Nominee clips.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Men Who Stare at Goats/A Christmas Carol/Precious (2009)
(TV Episode)
"Where Do You Want To Meet?" segment
"Where Do You Want To Meet?" segment
The Cinema Snob: Bad Movie Cinema Snob: McBain (2010)
(TV Episode)
Film Brain compares the battles in both films
Film Brain compares the battles in both films
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Knight and Day/I Am Love/The Killer Inside Me (2010)
(TV Episode)
Brett's #3 Tom Cruise Line
Brett's #3 Tom Cruise Line
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.77 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip is included in a montage of Tom Cruise films
a clip is included in a montage of Tom Cruise films
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.84 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film featuring Jay Baruchel and Jennifer Love Hewitt is shown
a clip from the film featuring Jay Baruchel and Jennifer Love Hewitt is shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.22 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip is shown in a montage of Robert Downey Jr. films
a clip is shown in a montage of Robert Downey Jr. films
Visionado obligado: The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2012)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.181 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown in montage of Ben Stiller films
Clip shown in montage of Ben Stiller films
Brows Held High: The Idiots (2012)
(TV Episode)
recalling the scene that discusses the mentally handicapped
recalling the scene that discusses the mentally handicapped
The Nostalgia Critic: Pearl Harbor (2013)
(TV Episode)
scene that spoofs cliche dying in battle scenes is shown
scene that spoofs cliche dying in battle scenes is shown
The Nostalgia Critic: The Cat in the Hat (2013)
(TV Episode)
calls Cat in the Hat a fake trailer that comes on before this movie
calls Cat in the Hat a fake trailer that comes on before this movie
Spoofs
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
The 'Four Leaf Tayback' character is a parody of 'Homer Parrish'
The 'Four Leaf Tayback' character is a parody of 'Homer Parrish'
The Green Berets (1968)
The 'Half Squat' character is a parody of 'Hamchunk'
The 'Half Squat' character is a parody of 'Hamchunk'
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
the pile of heroin was molded exactly in the shape of the Devil's Tower mashed potatoes
the pile of heroin was molded exactly in the shape of the Devil's Tower mashed potatoes
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Many spoofs of scenes, Tug washing his face after the play, the confrontation of Kirk and Tug in the camp.
Many spoofs of scenes, Tug washing his face after the play, the confrontation of Kirk and Tug in the camp.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Portnoy kneels in front of a heap of heroine and rubs his finger tips (with a golden glance on his face), just like Indy facing the golden idol.
Portnoy kneels in front of a heap of heroine and rubs his finger tips (with a golden glance on his face), just like Indy facing the golden idol.
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
When Ben Stiller is back in his hut after his Simple Jack performance in the PoW camp, removing make up, and he turns to Halfsquat's knock is a direct reference to Elizabeth McGovern removing her make up when Robert De Niro meets her again after all those years.
When Ben Stiller is back in his hut after his Simple Jack performance in the PoW camp, removing make up, and he turns to Halfsquat's knock is a direct reference to Elizabeth McGovern removing her make up when Robert De Niro meets her again after all those years.
Platoon (1986)
The film being made depicts Tugg's character dying in a similar pose as Elias
The film being made depicts Tugg's character dying in a similar pose as Elias
Predator (1987)
Tugg killing the panda is exactly like Mac killing the Pig in Predator. "YOu think you could of killed something bigger?"
Tugg killing the panda is exactly like Mac killing the Pig in Predator. "YOu think you could of killed something bigger?"
Hamburger Hill (1987)
The 'Sandusky' character is a parody of 'Languilli' (they are both Italian Americans and no one ever says their last names correctly)/black character named Motown
The 'Sandusky' character is a parody of 'Languilli' (they are both Italian Americans and no one ever says their last names correctly)/black character named Motown
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
When Kirk Lazarus is shedding his many acting personas in the heroin camp it is reminiscent of the T-1000 melting down and morphing between faces in the foundry at the climax of T2.
When Kirk Lazarus is shedding his many acting personas in the heroin camp it is reminiscent of the T-1000 melting down and morphing between faces in the foundry at the climax of T2.
Chaplin (1992)
Tugg Speedman taking off the Simple Jack makeup is like Chaplin taking off The Tramp makeup at the begining of "Chaplin"
Tugg Speedman taking off the Simple Jack makeup is like Chaplin taking off The Tramp makeup at the begining of "Chaplin"
Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
"Booty Sweat" is a takeoff of the song "Booty Juice" in this movie
"Booty Sweat" is a takeoff of the song "Booty Juice" in this movie
Mortal Kombat (1995)
When Kirk enters the drug camp, disguised as a "rice farmer", he looks and talks like Lord Rayden.
When Kirk enters the drug camp, disguised as a "rice farmer", he looks and talks like Lord Rayden.
The Nutty Professor (1996)
"The Fatties" is a spoof of Eddie Murphy's movie
"The Fatties" is a spoof of Eddie Murphy's movie
Event Horizon (1997)
When Kirk tries to Get Tugg out of the camp and asks him to come home, Tugg says "I am home!". The line and the visuals are copied exactly from the scene between Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill in Event Horizon
When Kirk tries to Get Tugg out of the camp and asks him to come home, Tugg says "I am home!". The line and the visuals are copied exactly from the scene between Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill in Event Horizon
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
A scene in which Tugg Speedman is deafened by an explosion is a shot-for-shot parody of a deafness sequence on Omaha Beach.
A scene in which Tugg Speedman is deafened by an explosion is a shot-for-shot parody of a deafness sequence on Omaha Beach.
Wonder Boys (2000)
Toby Maguire and Robert Downey, forbidden lovers in the Satan's Alley trailer, have a one-night stand.
Toby Maguire and Robert Downey, forbidden lovers in the Satan's Alley trailer, have a one-night stand.
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Parodied as "the Fatties: Fart two". The Jeff Portnoy character plays a fat family, and complains people only laugh at his fart jokes.
Parodied as "the Fatties: Fart two". The Jeff Portnoy character plays a fat family, and complains people only laugh at his fart jokes.
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Ben Stiller barely escapes the explosion on the bridge the same way that (co-star) Tom Cruise did on MI3
Ben Stiller barely escapes the explosion on the bridge the same way that (co-star) Tom Cruise did on MI3
Spoofed in
Tropic Blunder (2010)
(Short)
Title and plot
Title and plot
