Dec 01 2008
The 8 Best Recurring Arrested Development Jokes
“Look, for the tenth time, it’s pronounced ‘a-NAL-rap-ist’ ”
Now that the Arrested Development movie has been confirmed as a sure thing (knock on wood), I felt it was the time to take a look back at the series’ best running jokes. The show failed because 90% of the jokes were based on older episodes, and that didn’t make for very good promo commercials, because people are stupid. But here they are, with as much video evidence as I could provide. I’m hoping all of them make a cameo in the movie, which knowing the show, I’m sure they will.
8 ) I’ve Made a Huge Mistake
Perhaps the most pervasive joke in the series, it always popped up at just the right moment.
7) Hey Brother
Buster’s greeting never changed, and took a scary turn when he started sneaking up behind Michael with his hook hand before saying it.
6) Gob’s Final Countdown Dance
He may not be a great magician, but he’s sure got a damn good opening number.
5) Never Nude
“There are literally dozens of us!”
4) Steve Holt!
Maebe’s crush and Gob’s son had the Pokemon-like trait of expressing himself by saying his own name emphatically.
3) Franklin Delanor Bluth
Sadly, I could only find an audio clip, as copyright police have all but silenced Franklin from the airways. Enjoy this snippet from “It’s Not Easy Bein’ White or Brown.”
2) Tobias the Gaffe Machine
Tobias’s sexuality was highly suspect from day one, and his choice of words throughout the show never helped his case.
1) Chicken Dance
“Has anyone in this family ever even seen a chicken?”
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oh sure. like you’re not even gonna mention the guy in a four thousand dollar suit, COME ON!
Wow! A truly amazing list, I must link to it, digg it,post it and everything else!
OMG, i did not realize how much i missed this show until now. Need to find time to watch all the episodes again. I also need to catch up on the “Bob Loblaw Law Log”
no “Uncle-Father-Oscar” or George Michael and Maeby cuz luv?
what about “her”?
Marry Me!
C’mon
“That’s why! You never try to teach your son lessons!”
Hot cops…etc etc
Love that show
Oh, COME ON!
Bob Loblaw Law Blog…I can’t even type that without laughing out loud.
I’ve tried to get my friends into this show, but it’s difficult because you really have to watch them in order…so many in-jokes and references to past shows. My friends are lazy assholes.
Great list though!
Allow me to put on my Barbara, in the Prince of Tides, ass masking therapist pantsuit.
amazing
ahh and the all time classic Tobias: “and I just blue myself!”
Is no one going to mention my favorite recurring joke? Whenever someone is really sad, it shows them walking by, head down, to the sad, Charlie Brown music.
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her?
Absolutely the best show ever. So funny, so smart, and our own Americans took it off the air for being too stupid. I will watch every episode again this week.
“her?”
how could you omit that one???
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What about me? Fake Uncle Jack? “Dragon, the nuts”.
After reading that I deserve a $15 thing of candy beans.
OMG I get so tired of people who are huge fans of this show act as if it is there intellect that makes them understand the jokes of this show and the millions of others who don’t like are not intellectually bright enough to understand.
Total B.S. Just because a select few liked the show doesn’t mean that others didn’t get it. Just they didn’t find it funny.
Plus why have clips that illustrate the jokes but you can’t hear them because of some annoying and loud music playing along with it?
Well, that was a freebie.
You forgot the subtle recurring Arrested Development Joke. When David Cross was in his Blue-man group phase there would be episodes where you could see blue hand prints on the walls & appliances. It didn’t even matter if Tobias was in the scene or not.
Delano.
BIG BIG fan of Arrested. I agree that the cousin luv and teaching a lesson bits were my fav. Arrested, I can’t quit you!!!!
And now I attempt to set up a joke for the observant AD fan.
But yeah, this is probably the best TV show to ever be set in the OC
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Are you kidding, you’re not a true fan if you dont have “her?” on this list
and “Annyong” on this list?
those are two of the best jokes in the entire series.
you are not a true fan, and how this is number one on DIGG, i will never know.
Not only did this show make jokes about the past but started laying the ground work for later jokes, well in advance. It makes for amazing rewatch value. Has anyone noticed, for example, the amount of hand references Buster makes in season 2? There’s the big red hand chair, he tells Michael i’d cut off my right hand (arm?) for you. I think at another stage he mentions “i’d rather lose my right hand” and i believe there are a number of others, can’t remember them all now and don’t have time to cite the episodes, but its all there. There is also mentioning Carl Weathers well in advance of his onscreen appearance and i’m sure i could find more but its been a while since i watched it. Best comedy show of our times. Suck it sitcoms.
I’m not sure you understand how knocking on wood works.
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vote for police take down… where the last one there gets a hit with their night stick
re Jimmy:
Please don’t call it that.
NO TOUCHING!
God I love this show. And I can’t wait for the movie. I’m going to go home and watch the entire series again.
in response to jimmy . . .
don’t call it that.
right on Ranch! “Her?” is the best.
and don’t call it that Jimmy.
This list is as tasty as a plate of mayoneggs! But then again, what do I know, I only have one testicle!
Lets not forget “Bland” George Michaels girlfriend. Actually everyone does…..
Wow, a truly crappy list for a great tv show. No mention of the “her” jokes, no mention of the dads accomplice teaching the kids a lesson, no mention of Gobs crappy magic tricks…looks like we need someone competent to come up with a list.
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Great, the huge mistake made me laugh a piece of roast beef up my nose. Thank you for that.
“It’s not a trick, it’s an illusion! A trick is what a hooker does for change.”
Coke-a, Coke-a, Coke-a
i got you a wedding ring… tone.
I’ve never seen Arrested Development and by the evidence on this page it seems like I’m better off keeping it that way. If those are the *best* recurring jokes, I’d hate to see the *worst* ones!
Are you sure that having a cliché to describe common situations in the series even constitutes a “joke”? Maybe the show failed because the jokes weren’t funny. Certainly not when taken out of context. I mean, *every* show has common catchphrases and eventually calls back to them. The A team had “I love it when a plan comes together” and “I pity the fool”; Monk has “here’s what happened” or “here’s the thing…” But it’s not the fact of that lines are being repeated that make a show funny!
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people! the “her” jokes and all the other ones of course where…are classics! but let us not forget that the guy that made this list didnt make the videos! the list is superb! and before you bash it pull your thumb outta your butt and make a list your damn self that is better than this! dont bash it and say that they arent true fans, at least they made one. the fuck have you done for arrested development lately? spread the news about how utterly amazing this show is and how utterly amazing the movie is gonna be too!
Actually, gr, you’re absolutely right. You DO need to watch this show to understand its genius.
in response to gr:
are you kidding me gr!?!? some of the funniest comedians alive are so funny because they have LINES that are funny that they refer to all the time and the only reason you would get them is because you know the history of the joke. its what makes inside jokes so great.
and the lines from other shows dont even compare. they were never meant to be funny. you clearly know nothing about theater or anything of the sort if you think its the lines being repeated that dont make a show funny. true its not the foundation of what makes a show funny, but it can def. carry a show.
Come on!!!
How can Come on!!! not be on this list. Gob was the best.
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Well, excuuuuuse me, Judge Reinhold.
gr,
why would you even read this if you have never seen the show? why would you bash a show you’ve never even seen? just out of curiousity, what shows do you find funny?
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get it right big john: “a trick is what a whore does for money…. or cocaine”
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Oh come on! You forgot “oh come on”!
gr you are clearly a straight up retard. go watch “paris hilton’s bff” and crank one out.
why the background noise…
I think I’ll “return from whence I came”… maybe “Portugal, or somewhere down old South America way” so I can be with my “Mexican friends from Colombia!”
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but still…
where did the lighter fluid come from
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Ignore me, I’m just… GENE PARMESAN, how are you doing?!
Mr. F
Seriously, no mention of the Cornballer?!
Gr,
The reason AD was taken off the air was because it was unable to get the ratings it needed. This was a result of Fox spending more on advertising for Family Guy, after bringing it back after seeing how much people were watching it on Cartoon Network. AD did NOT fail, as it did receive multiple awards. Check your facts before running your mouth.
George Michael imitating the Star Wars kid in the garage? Come on… Great list though!
you forgot about “oh, come on!”
I loved that show…just loved it. It was so odd, so funny and so intelligent.
How did it get canceled?????
Geez, with all of the crap on now the network suits cancel this show! It just ain’t fair.
Oh C’mon! I can’t believe you tried to make a list of reoccuring AR jokes without the videotape of George Michael’s star-war moves! Anytime any character in the show, regardless of the reason, needs to use videotape, that is what’s on it. That is arguable the all-time best reoccuring joke in television history!
And, honorable mention should go out to Bland, I mean Egg, I mean…her?
oh man that’s fucking awesome, i love this show, i can’t believe, but i’m really sad too because that cancelation of the show, anyone now when its going to realease the movie i can’t wait, o man so hilarius, the chicken dance, o man very very funny, thank’s for the video
You’re gonna get hop-ons
pretty good alternate list you’ve all come up with:
NO TOUCHING
CMON!!
her? (she must be really funny)
cornballer
marry me!
Gobs always malfunctioning “illusions”
hop ons
the last cop in beat down
and being born and raised in orange county, my personal favorite of course is “please don’t call it that”
honorable mention: you’ve got yourself a stew
My favorite reoccurring joke on the show was after Tobias “blue” himself, from that episode forward you always saw blue handprints, blue smudge marks etc., all over the interior walls of the house.
Bob Loblaw? Hop ons? Live ins? If a person is incapable of seeing the guffaw inducing humor of this show, I suggest they sign on as a field study for Dr Kevorkian. Also, picking the fake popemobile over a real humvee as a getaway vehicle, and being grateful for the decision, brilliance. Pure, partially adulterated brilliance. Also, if you plan tolast someone for their poor taste, try to spell at least most of the words in the regurgitation correctly, lest you lose even your credibility with yourself. Bonjour
Bob Loblaw? Hop ons? Live ins? If a person is incapable of seeing the guffaw inducing humor of this show, I suggest they sign on as a field study for Dr Kevorkian. Also, picking the fake popemobile over a real humvee as a getaway vehicle, and being grateful for the decision, brilliance. Pure, partially adulterated brilliance. Also, if you plan to blast someone for their poor taste, try to spell at least most of the words in the regurgitation correctly, lest you lose even your credibility with yourself. Bonjour
Fancast just put up an interesting interview with Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz about an AD film. He hinted pretty strongly that Michael Cera is the one unknown factor for getting the cast. He also touches on possible story ideas, and says that if for some reason the film doesn’t happen, he will consider consider some kind of online or DVD special resurrection.
The interview is at
http://thebiz.fancast.com/2008/12/update_arrested_development_mo_1.html
and Fancast has the AD episodes for FREE at
http://www.fancast.com/tv/Arrested-Development/92942/681206881/Development-Arrested/videos?autoPlay=false
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you are forgetting about the light saber tape!
what about: “her?”
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Oh yes, “Arrested Development” failed because people are STUPID. It couldn’t possibly be that it failed because it was a repetitive, unfunny pile of suck, and the only reason Net Nerds love it is because they’ve convinced themselves that recognizing a phrase from a previous episode makes them clever and witty. I understand that virgin teenage boys like to convince themselves that they have friends merely because some other dumbass on the Internet repeats the same lame catchphrase, but seriously here: saying the same thing over and over is only funny if you’re physically or intellectually three years old.
Arrested Development Drinking Game
http://www.inconvenientbluth.blogspot.com
If you dont like this show…there’s something wrong with you. Yes, “her?” and “cmon!” should have been on here but they arent so…shut up…and last is shit like george michael and the star wars thing…that came around like 3 or 4 times during the whole show…these are truely RECURRING!
One of my favorite reoccuring scenes is the video tape of George Micheal’s Star Wars scene in the garage.
Great list but you missed the best “I’ve made a huge mistake.”
The episode in Reno (the biggest little city in the world), the city has a new slogan, “Make the biggest little mistake of your life.”
Near the end of the episode Gob says, “I’ve made a huge tiny mistake.”
Maebe: Way to go, Opie!
Narrator: This time she had gone too far.
How’s about, “For British eyes only!” or, “MR. F” ?
I hope the movie adds a whole lot of fresh, new content; HOWEVER! If I don’t see a cameo from Dr. Fishman (AKA-The overly literal doctor/”Ohhhhhhhh, No. You’re not treating my son!”) I will probably cry. That guy was hilarious, and so easy to work in.
Her?
Come on!
That was a freebie.
Do yourselves a favor and get all three seasons on DVD. The series just gets even more hilarious, especially the MRF episodes.
I second the vote for the literal doctor. That guy was a goldmine!
Lucille: You’re high.
Oscar: You’re drunk.
Tobias Fünke: Hey, who wants to take me to the hospital?
Kitty: It’s the last time you’ll see these.
Buster: I’m a monster.
Gob: Michael!
Annyong: Annyong.
and don’t forget Legoland D:
Its missing the seal story, and the burger king sponsorship with them discussing how “family friendly” burger king was. actually, every second of this whole show should be on this list. FIX IT!
well say goodbye to THESE, michael!
No “Her”? One of the funniest recurring jokes in the series.
finally, somebody mentioned hop-ons..
“watch out for hop-ons, you’re gunna get hop-ons”, ect.
hilarious.
one i have yet to see mentioned
j. walter weatherman and his ‘lessons’, all of which involve his fake arm being ripped off…
“and that’s why… YOU DON’T YELL…”
you’ve offended too many retarded by claiming only smart people get this show
the show is repetitive? care to provide examples other than reoccurring jokes, or at least describe what makes it “unfunny”, otherwise i’ll simple deem you as someone with no sense of humor
repetitive is a poor word to describe a series with so many different styles of comedy
i loved many of the in jokes, and not just the ones you need to watch the show for
things like busters dance which is spoofing a commercial he did before the show
or references to the show’s episodes being cut down or switching networks..
you have to do some leg work to get a lot of the subtle jokes..
not only can you appreciate it for the soundtrack, great story lines, but tobias and george michaels ad libbing, or the shows improv blocking
trust me, if you don’t get this show.. maybe you’re not stupid, but you wouldn’t know comedy if it bit you in the ass..
Most videos have been removed…l
Great list, but unfortunately Fox has removed most of them.
“Is that a Homefill?”
“The fact that you call it ‘pop pop’ tells me you’re not ready!’
Marry me!
or when Maebe is discovered: Babysit me!
Marry me C’Mon ….this is truly the most amazing list ever! nice work.
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Brilliant show!
Missed it since I didn’t have access to it when it was originally on, My son has shared it with me now. We are on Season Two and it is incredible. All the characters are great we have a great time watching. Can’t wait for the movie!
Don’t forget ice cream sandwiches and candy beans
“Take a look at Banner, Michael!”
Wow, how big of assholes are Fox? If anyone knows where other videos on the internet are to replace all the ones Fox jacked, point me in the right direction so this article doesn’t suck anymore.
You can find the complete series along with clips at http://www.hulu.com.
One of the best recurring jokes on “Arrested Development”? Two words: Barry Zuckerkorn.
“I had a date last night with a woman who, as it turns out, had two jobs…”
[cut to Barry’s mugshots]
ANN. That’s the best one.
“Watch out for louse seal!”
“Make love in your own hand, mother!”
“The question is, how do I get it in her. Maybe, I’ll put it in her brownie.”
These comment-posters are being a bunch of Ann-hogs…
Damn you copyright bastards!!! How are these clips anything other than advertising?
Boyfights, anyone? The cornballer? Or perhaps Kitty’s classics: “Spring break, whoooo!” and “This is the last time you’ll ever see THESE!”
“You’re high!”
“You’re drunk!”
Illusions Michael, tricks are something a whore does for money…. or candy!
solid as Iraq
what do we always say is the most important thing?
My Favorite will always be J. Walter Wheatherman.
“And THAT’S why you always leave a note!”
BTW - I made a “her?” montage! http://bit.ly/47ifj
you win. you get your own post for that.
FUCK YOU FOX!!!!!
oh and DEATH TO AMERICAAAAAAAAAALLAALLLAAAHHHH
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