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** [[spoiler:Mr. Peanutbutter reveals that he's known this whole time that [=BoJack=] tried to kiss Diane. This is part of why he's been treating [=BoJack=] so poorly--it's coming out of his anger at the general lack of respect that [=BoJack=] has always dished his way.]]

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** [[spoiler:Mr.Mr. Peanutbutter reveals that he's known this whole time that [=BoJack=] tried to kiss Diane. This is part of why he's been treating [=BoJack=] so poorly--it's coming out of his anger at the general lack of respect that [=BoJack=] has always dished his way.]]
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* GreenEyedMonster: [[spoiler: As it turns out, Bojack's this towards Mr. Peanutbutter, since the Labrador was BornWinner while he's a sad sack BornUnlucky.]]

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* GreenEyedMonster: [[spoiler: As it turns out, Bojack's this towards Mr. Peanutbutter, since the Labrador was BornWinner while he's a sad sack BornUnlucky.]]
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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: [[spoiler: "Why don't you like me?"-Mr. Peanutbutter, to [=BoJack=].]]

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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: [[spoiler: "Why don't you like me?"-Mr. Peanutbutter, to [=BoJack=].]]

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* AccidentalMisnaming: Creator/DanielRadcliffe constantly mispronounces Bojack's name, calling him "Chadwick Boseman" or "Jock-jack Door-slam". [[spoiler: This bites him in the ass later.]]
* AdamWesting: Creator/DanielRadcliffe guest stars as a rather self-aggrandizing, big name star who's accustomed to the pamper of Hollywoo and [[spoiler: has borderline YaoiFangirl tendencies.]]

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* AccidentalMisnaming: Creator/DanielRadcliffe constantly mispronounces Bojack's name, calling him "Chadwick Boseman" or "Jock-jack Door-slam". [[spoiler: This bites him in the ass later.]]
later.
* AdamWesting: Creator/DanielRadcliffe guest stars as a rather self-aggrandizing, big name star who's accustomed to the pamper of Hollywoo and [[spoiler: has borderline YaoiFangirl tendencies.]]



* AnticipatoryBreathSpray: [[spoiler:Done by Mr. Peanutbutter just before kissing Bojack.]]

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* AnticipatoryBreathSpray: [[spoiler:Done Done by Mr. Peanutbutter just before kissing Bojack.]]



* ClueEvidenceAndASmokingGun: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter explains that this is how he found out that [=BoJack=] had kissed Diane--there were roadside cameras along the highway, he had some friends in the highway patrol, and she '''told him'''.]]
* CueTheRain: [[spoiler: Happens midway through the episode. [[LiteralMetaphor Literally]], not only as a staged decision of the people at control, but also as a meta sign that things are going to get serious between Mr. Peanutbutter and Bojack.]]

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* ClueEvidenceAndASmokingGun: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter explains that this is how he found out that [=BoJack=] had kissed Diane--there were roadside cameras along the highway, he had some friends in the highway patrol, and she '''told him'''.]]
him'''.
* CueTheRain: [[spoiler: Happens midway through the episode. [[LiteralMetaphor Literally]], not only as a staged decision of the people at control, but also as a meta sign that things are going to get serious between Mr. Peanutbutter and Bojack.]]



* DidYouThinkICantFeel: [[spoiler:When Mr. Peanutbutter calls out Bojack on his bad behaviour, he tells him, "You treat me like a big joke. You think I don't notice?"]]
* TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler: Almost literally. Mr. Peanutbutter finally confronts Bojack about what a dick he's been to him, all these years.]]
** [[spoiler: [[LaserGuidedKarma While part of him had it coming for what he had done to Mr. Peanutbutter]], Bojack endures quite a lot of [[HumiliationConga humiliation]] in this episode. Then the game turned on his favor and, well, see below.]]
* DownerEnding: [[spoiler:Out of pure spite that Daniel Radcliffe didn't remember his name, Bojack deliberately answers the million-dollar question wrong. The giant bag of money—which was supposed to be for '''charity'''—is set on fire. Cue credits. It's [[PlayedForLaughs played for]] [[BlackComedy dark]] [[PlayedForLaughs laughs]], though.]]
* DynamicEntry: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter enters the stage by coming out of a enormous prop of his head while the sound of a howl is heard in the background, much to the audience's delight.]]
* FailureGambit: [[spoiler: Bojack deliberately answers wrong the last question about ''Literature/HarryPotter'' to piss off Daniel Radcliffe and make him lose the money he had gained. Too bad it was for charity.]]

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* DidYouThinkICantFeel: [[spoiler:When When Mr. Peanutbutter calls out Bojack on his bad behaviour, he tells him, "You treat me like a big joke. You think I don't notice?"]]
notice?"
* TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler: Almost literally. Mr. Peanutbutter finally confronts Bojack about what a dick he's been to him, all these years.]]
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** [[spoiler: [[LaserGuidedKarma While part of him had it coming for what he had done to Mr. Peanutbutter]], Bojack endures quite a lot of [[HumiliationConga humiliation]] in this episode. Then the game turned on his favor and, well, see below.]]
below.
* DownerEnding: [[spoiler:Out Out of pure spite that Daniel Radcliffe didn't remember his name, Bojack deliberately answers the million-dollar question wrong. The giant bag of money—which was supposed to be for '''charity'''—is set on fire. Cue credits. It's [[PlayedForLaughs played for]] [[BlackComedy dark]] [[PlayedForLaughs laughs]], though.]]
though.
* DramaticDrop: Wand drops her tablet when Bojack throws the game.
* DynamicEntry: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter enters the stage by coming out of a enormous prop of his head while the sound of a howl is heard in the background, much to the audience's delight.]]
delight.
* FailureGambit: [[spoiler: Bojack deliberately answers wrong the last question about ''Literature/HarryPotter'' to piss off Daniel Radcliffe and make him lose the money he had gained. Too bad it was for charity.]]



** [[spoiler: Todd becomes one at the end by scamming Mia into giving her Salinger's pen by faking sadness. Then, to hammer it home, he messes around in the makeup department and flips off J.D. when he calls him out on it.]]

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** [[spoiler: Todd becomes one at the end by scamming Mia into giving her Salinger's pen by faking sadness. Then, to hammer it home, he messes around in the makeup department and flips off J.D. when he calls him out on it.]]



** Bojack, for the most part, avoids it in this episode, aside from some moments here and there, like [[spoiler:insulting Mr. Peanutbutter over Diane leaving for Cordovia because she was tired of their marriage]] or briefly engaging on some UnsportsmanlikeGloating when he finally reaches Radcliffe in term of points. [[spoiler: Making up for it, he provides the biggest dick move of all: get even with Daniel by failing the question on ''Literature/HarryPotter'' and losing, causing the money destined for charity to be burned, per the game's rules.]]
* KissingDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: The (out-of-universe) audience's vision of Bojack's and Mr. Peanutbutter's kiss is obscured by J.D. Salinger's head. Hilariously subverted a little later when he moves and a brief glimpse of them making out is seen.]]

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** Bojack, for the most part, avoids it in this episode, aside from some moments here and there, like [[spoiler:insulting insulting Mr. Peanutbutter over Diane leaving for Cordovia because she was tired of their marriage]] marriage or briefly engaging on some UnsportsmanlikeGloating when he finally reaches Radcliffe in term of points. [[spoiler: Making up for it, he provides the biggest dick move of all: get even with Daniel by failing the question on ''Literature/HarryPotter'' and losing, causing the money destined for charity to be burned, per the game's rules.]]
rules.
* KissingDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: The (out-of-universe) audience's vision of Bojack's and Mr. Peanutbutter's kiss is obscured by J.D. Salinger's head. Hilariously subverted a little later when he moves and a brief glimpse of them making out is seen.]]



** [[spoiler: This episode also introduces the possibility that Mr. Peanutbutter may have feelings for [=BoJack=]--at least, judging by the sheer amount of feeling that he puts into the kiss.]]

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** [[spoiler: This episode also introduces the possibility that Mr. Peanutbutter may have feelings for [=BoJack=]--at least, judging by the sheer amount of feeling that he puts into the kiss.]]



* TheRival: [[spoiler: Understanding Bojack's TakeThat to Daniel Radcliffe when answering the final question is dependent on the viewer knowing about the fake rivalry in real life between the latter and Creator/ElijahWood.]]
* SealedWithAKiss: [[spoiler:Friendship edition...[[HoYay ma]][[FoeYay ybe]]: this is what helps Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter even the score, so that they can move past Bojack's betrayal and be friends again.]]

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* TheRival: [[spoiler: Understanding Bojack's TakeThat to Daniel Radcliffe when answering the final question is dependent on the viewer knowing about the fake rivalry in real life between the latter and Creator/ElijahWood.]]
Creator/ElijahWood.
* SealedWithAKiss: [[spoiler:Friendship Friendship edition...[[HoYay ma]][[FoeYay ybe]]: this is what helps Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter even the score, so that they can move past Bojack's betrayal and be friends again.]]
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* TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler:Mr. Peanutbutter finally confronts Bojack about what a dick he's been to him, all these years.]]

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* TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler:Mr.[[spoiler: Almost literally. Mr. Peanutbutter finally confronts Bojack about what a dick he's been to him, all these years.]]
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* TheRival: [[spoiler: Understanding Bojack's TakeThat to Daniel Radcliffe when answering the final question is dependent on the viewer knowing about the fake rivalry in real life between the latter and Creator/ElijahWood.]]

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* {{Homage}}: From the episodes opening WalkAndTalk the subplot going on backstage is an homage to Creator/AaronSorkin's shows that aren't TheWestWing.



** [[spoiler: Todd becomes one at the end by scamming Mia into giving her Salinger's pen by faking sadness. Then, to hammer it home, he messes around the makeup department and flips off J.D. when he calls him out on it.]]

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** [[spoiler: Todd becomes one at the end by scamming Mia into giving her Salinger's pen by faking sadness. Then, to hammer it home, he messes around in the makeup department and flips off J.D. when he calls him out on it.]]



** Bojack, for the most part, avoids it in this episode, aside from some moments here and there, like [[spoiler:insulting Mr. Peanutbutter over Diane leaving for Cordovia because she was tired of their marriage]] or briefly engaging on some UnsportsmanlikeGloating when he finally reaches Radcliffe in term of points. [[spoiler: Making up for it, he provides the biggest dick move of all: get even with Daniel by failing the question of ''Literature/HarryPotter'' and losing, causing the money destined for charity to be burned, per the game's rules.]]

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** Bojack, for the most part, avoids it in this episode, aside from some moments here and there, like [[spoiler:insulting Mr. Peanutbutter over Diane leaving for Cordovia because she was tired of their marriage]] or briefly engaging on some UnsportsmanlikeGloating when he finally reaches Radcliffe in term of points. [[spoiler: Making up for it, he provides the biggest dick move of all: get even with Daniel by failing the question of on ''Literature/HarryPotter'' and losing, causing the money destined for charity to be burned, per the game's rules.]]
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** The latter may also count as an ActorAllusion to [[{{Theater/Equus}} one of Radcliffe's more controversial roles]] [[BestialityIsDepraved involving stallions]].
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* DidYouThinkICantFeel: [[spoiler:When Mr. Peanutbutter calls out Bojack on his bad behaviour, he tells him, "You treat me like a big joke. You think I don't notice?"]]
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* ClueEvidenceAndASmokingGun: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter explains that this is how he found out that [=BoJack=] had kissed Diane--there were roadside cameras along the highway, he had some friends in the highway patrol, and she '''told him'''.]]
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* SpottingTheThread: While [=BoJack=] is on a losing streak, Princess Carolyn steps into the SoundProofBooth and lets him in on a little secret: when Mr. Peanutbutter's excited, his ears flop up. This is how [=BoJack=] gains control of the game.
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* SoundProofBooth: [=BoJack=] steps into a soundproof booth to write his essay question.
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** [[spoiler: This episode also introduces the possibility that Mr. Peanutbutter may have feelings for [=BoJack=]--at least, judging by the way he reacts when getting the chance to kiss him.]]

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** [[spoiler: This episode also introduces the possibility that Mr. Peanutbutter may have feelings for [=BoJack=]--at least, judging by the way sheer amount of feeling that he reacts when getting puts into the chance to kiss him.kiss.]]
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* LongTitle: ''Hollywoo Stars and Celebrities! What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let's Find Out!''
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* KissingDiscretionShot: [[spoiler: The (out-of-universe) audience's vision of Bojack's and Mr. Peanutbutter's kiss is obscured by J.D. Salinger's head. Hilariously subverted a little later when he moves and a brief glimpse of them making out is seen.]]
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* FailureGambit: [[spoiler: Bojack deliberately answers wrong the last question about ''Literature/HarryPotter'' to piss off Daniel Radcliffe and make him lose the money he had gained. Too bad it was for charity.]]


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* GreenEyedMonster: [[spoiler: As it turns out, Bojack's this towards Mr. Peanutbutter, since the Labrador was BornWinner while he's a sad sack BornUnlucky.]]
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* UnexpectedlyObscureAnswer: The show ''loves'' these. Inverted with Daniel Radcliffe's questions, which are ridiculously easy.

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* UnexpectedlyObscureAnswer: The show ''loves'' these. Inverted with Daniel Radcliffe's questions, which are ridiculously easy.easy.
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** [[spoiler: This episode also introduces the possibility that Mr. Peanutbutter may have feelings for [=BoJack=]--at least, judging by the way he reacts when getting the chance to kiss him.]]

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* LoveTriangle: The [=BoJack=]/Diane/Mr. Peanutbutter triangle is essential to the plot.

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* LoveTriangle: The [=BoJack=]/Diane/Mr. Peanutbutter triangle comes back with a vengeance.
** [[spoiler:Mr. Peanutbutter reveals that he's known this whole time that [=BoJack=] tried to kiss Diane. This
is essential to part of why he's been treating [=BoJack=] so poorly--it's coming out of his anger at the plot.general lack of respect that [=BoJack=] has always dished his way.]]
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* LoveTriangle: The [=BoJack=]/Diane/Mr. Peanutbutter triangle is essential to the plot.
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* MetaFiction: While ''WesternAnimation/BojackHorseman'' is no stranger to this trope, this episode is full of it, due to this being an episode poking full at the harebrained concepts of a game show, with Mr. Peanutbutter as the LargeHamAnnouncer and Bojack as the hapless contestant and AudienceSurrogate who [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the sheer insanity of the show's tests. It also works as one for itself, since there are common references and meta jokes about the making and behind-the-scenes of a show with Creator/JDSalinger and crew playing the demented creators and writers controlling the audience to their whim.

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* MetaFiction: While ''WesternAnimation/BojackHorseman'' is no stranger to this trope, this episode is full of it, due to this being an episode poking full fun at the harebrained concepts of a game show, with Mr. Peanutbutter as the LargeHamAnnouncer and Bojack as the hapless contestant and AudienceSurrogate who [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the sheer insanity of the show's tests. It also works as one for itself, since there are common references and meta jokes about the making and behind-the-scenes of a show with Creator/JDSalinger and crew playing the demented creators and writers controlling the audience to their whim.
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* DesignatedMonkey: InUniverse, this is how Bojack's treated through the episode, with most of the difficult tasks being given to him while big star Radcliffe is left with the easy ones. {{Invoked}} and {{Justified}} since it's clear that Radcliffe's the audience favorite and the game has been rigged to allow him an easy victory.


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* DynamicEntry: [[spoiler: Mr. Peanutbutter enters the stage by coming out of a enormous prop of his head while the sound of a howl is heard in the background, much to the audience's delight.]]
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* AudienceSurrogate: When not being a jerk, Bojack can raise some good points about the logic of the game, especially since it often includes [[MoonLogicPuzzle Moon Logic Puzzles]], rigged competition and biased audience, making him some sort of an InUniverse MetaGuy.
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* MetaFiction: While ''WesternAnimation/BojackHorseman'' is no stranger to this trope, this episode is full of it, due to this being an episode poking full at the harebrained concepts of a game show, with Mr. Peanutbutter as the LargeHamAnnouncer and Bojack as the hapless contestant and AudienceSurrogate who [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the sheer insanity of the show's tests. It also works as one for itself, since there are common references and meta jokes about the making and behind-the-scenes of a show with Creator/JDSalinger and crew playing the demented creators and writers controlling the audience to their whim.
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* CueTheRain: [[spoiler: Happens midway through the episode. [[LitearlMetaphor Literally]], not only as a staged decision of the people at control, but also as a meta sign that things are going to get serious between Mr. Peanutbutter and Bojack.]]

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* CueTheRain: [[spoiler: Happens midway through the episode. [[LitearlMetaphor [[LiteralMetaphor Literally]], not only as a staged decision of the people at control, but also as a meta sign that things are going to get serious between Mr. Peanutbutter and Bojack.]]
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* CueTheRain: [[spoiler: Happens midway through the episode. [[LitearlMetaphor Literally]], not only as a staged decision of the people at control, but also as a meta sign that things are going to get serious between Mr. Peanutbutter and Bojack.]]
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* SealedWithAKiss: [[spoiler:Friendship edition: this is what helps Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter even the score, so that they can move past Bojack's betrayal and be friends again.]]

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* SealedWithAKiss: [[spoiler:Friendship edition: edition...[[HoYay ma]][[FoeYay ybe]]: this is what helps Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter even the score, so that they can move past Bojack's betrayal and be friends again.]]

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