# Arrested Development 11/07 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 7, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923 "2005-11-07T17:01:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/1 "2005-11-07T17:01:30Z")
I just wanted to start the thread for once. Hour-long episode (or 2 1/2-hour episodes?) tonight - the horrible month-long World Series/_Prison Break_ hiatus is finally over. Not even any reruns of the first three episodes as a refresher. don’t think there’s much doubt it’s getting the axe when this season’s over; I hope they realize this and keep pushing the envelope. See you all later tonight - looking forward to reading about all the things I didn’t catch. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/2 "2005-11-07T17:16:59Z")
[PRACTICE MODE] Holy cow! Did you catch that part where {character} said {line}. I didn’t think they could get away with that on TV. And the bit where {other character} was standing in front of {background joke}? That was great! I can’t believe that FOX is going to {prediction of demise}! [/PRACTICE MODE] ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2005, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/3 "2005-11-07T18:26:38Z")
While we’re here… I’m usually pretty shy about asking people if I can take their picture, even on Halloween, but I had to get [this guy](http://flickr.com/photos/troymccluresf/58777399/in/set-1271317/). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2005, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/4 "2005-11-07T21:10:18Z")
> [@Trion](#): > > [PRACTICE MODE] > > Holy cow! Did you catch that part where {character} said {line}. I didn’t think they could get away with that on TV. And the bit where {other character} was standing in front of {background joke}? That was great! I can’t believe that FOX is going to {prediction of demise}! > > [/PRACTICE MODE] You forgot the postmodern reflexivity sure to pop up in the narration. **Troy** , I can’t tell who the hell that is, but it looks kinda like Isaac Hayes. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/5 "2005-11-08T00:40:34Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > While we’re here… > > I’m usually pretty shy about asking people if I can take their picture, even on Halloween, but I had to get [this guy](http://flickr.com/photos/troymccluresf/58777399/in/set-1271317/). 😃 Genius! I was thinking of wearing a red SLUT tee, but I was afraid people would think I was dressing as a skanky pre-teen. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/6 "2005-11-08T01:36:46Z")
> [@woodstockbirdybird](#): > > You forgot the postmodern reflexivity sure to pop up in the narration. > > **Troy** , I can’t tell who the hell that is, but it looks kinda like Isaac Hayes. He’s supposed to be Tobias in Blue-face. The posture and the way he holds his hands together are dead-on. ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/7 "2005-11-08T01:40:51Z")
I want a corndog cross with all the crucifixins! ---
**Author:** ![BabaBooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dfb087/32.png) [@BabaBooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BabaBooey)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/8 "2005-11-08T01:57:13Z")
Holy shit, it was going to be tough to top that first episode, but the second was fantastic. The presentation to the Japanese was the first time I’ve cried laughing in a good while. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/9 "2005-11-08T01:58:43Z")
Anyang!!! ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/10 "2005-11-08T01:59:21Z")
Annyong! ---
**Author:** ![ISiddiqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/97f17d/32.png) [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/11 "2005-11-08T02:00:29Z")
Oh man… when the rocketman went up against Moleman, I DIED laughing! That was utterly hilarious. From the first show, Tobius wanting to “out the Queen” was great :D. Good to see Bob Loblaw having more screen time, though I will miss Ann (“Who’s That?” ;)) And Annoyong in the ‘Next on Arrested Development’? Priceless. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/12 "2005-11-08T02:00:37Z")
In Unison: Michael: Uncle Mike! Steve Volt: Steve Volt! ---
**Author:** ![sleeepy2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@sleeepy2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleeepy2)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/13 "2005-11-08T02:02:40Z")
George Michael in the rocket suit may be the funniest thing I’ve seen in three seasons. Holy shit. ---
**Author:** ![ISiddiqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/97f17d/32.png) [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/14 "2005-11-08T02:03:24Z")
I almost forgot: “Thank God I wasn’t in the Humvee” ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/15 "2005-11-08T02:03:46Z")
And Tobias was wearing his cut-offs under his gym shorts, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/16 "2005-11-08T02:12:09Z")
I need to watch this again because I got in late and missed a few things. Some great jokes, of course. I loved the Inner Beauty Pageant, and I liked that iwas run by Rob Pat\*tersonReally didn’t like the explanation of “MR F,” though. If it turns out Annyong has been the spy this whole time, that’d be excellent, but it seems my fear that the Rita storyline was a waste of time is being realized. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/17 "2005-11-08T02:49:01Z")
Tobias daring GM and Ann to have sex had me crying with laughter. I can’t wait to rewatch! And I’m sure I’m not the only one. Really, is there any other show that you can say this about? Are people recording Desperate Housewives so they can go over it again and again? I think not. Also, I will be purchasing all of the fine products featured in the commercials. Hear that, Fox/advertisers? ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/18 "2005-11-08T03:06:44Z")
I like how George Michael was just hanging from the monkey bars in the Army sign-up area, just as we learn he liked to do when he was a young boy. ---
**Author:** ![Monstre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/19 "2005-11-08T03:24:38Z")
Loved Steve Holt’s motivational training phrases: "Don’t ask ‘Can I?’ Ask ‘I Can!’ " “No blood, no oil!” “There’s no ‘I’ in win!” ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2005, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923/20 "2005-11-08T03:30:27Z")
Both shows were just great. The Rocketman vs. Moleman had me in stitches. Best subtle joke: “Brilliant idea, Einstein,” spoken by Larry, who was played by Bob Einstein. Loved the Church and State Fair, with the two different version of “Startled Straight.” Tobias to Ann: “What do you want, a boy or a man? I know what I would prefer.” [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-11-07/329923.md?page=2)