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** [[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] accidentally blowing up his "Dream Team" in the van]] due to the homemade C-4 gets singled out for being a subversive and hysterical SurprisinglySuddenDeath, with [=MacGruber=]'s amusing freak-out being the cherry on the top.

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** [[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] accidentally blowing up his "Dream Team" BadassCrew in the van]] due to the homemade C-4 gets singled out for being a subversive and hysterical SurprisinglySuddenDeath, with [=MacGruber=]'s amusing freak-out being the cherry on the top.

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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]], to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] blush.

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**[[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] accidentally blowing up his "Dream Team" in the van]] due to the homemade C-4 gets singled out for being a subversive and hysterical SurprisinglySuddenDeath, with [=MacGruber=]'s amusing freak-out being the cherry on the top.
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Cunth's death]], to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] blush.
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* {{Squick}}: Cunth's [[spoiler: missing penis at the end.]]
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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]], to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] jealous.

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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]], to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] jealous.blush.
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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] jealous.

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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] death]], to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] jealous.
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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] proud.

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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] proud.jealous.
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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTaratino Taratino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] proud.

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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTaratino Taratino]] [[Creator/QuentinTarantino Tarantino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] proud.
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* SignatureScene: [[spoiler: Cunth's death]] to the point of being the film's JustHereForGodzilla to some. It's so gloriously brutal and over the top it'd make [[Creator/QuentinTaratino Taratino]] and [[Creator/RobertRodriguez Rodriguez]] proud.
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%%* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-fated]] crew for being gay could be acceptable in mainstream movies. Of course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].
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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-fated]] crew for being gay could be acceptable in mainstream movies. Of course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* %%* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-fated]] crew for being gay could be acceptable in mainstream movies. Of course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].
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* HilariousInHindsight: Creator/ValKilmer playing a villain who gets half of his faced burned, when he was the lead of that [[Film/BatmanForever first Batman movie with Two-Face]].

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* HilariousInHindsight: Creator/ValKilmer playing a villain who gets half of his faced face burned, when he was the lead of that [[Film/BatmanForever first Batman movie with Two-Face]].
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* HilariousInHindsight: Creator/ValKilmer playing a villain who gets half of his faced burned, when he was the lead of that first [[Film/BatmanForever Batman movie with Two-Face]].

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* HilariousInHindsight: Creator/ValKilmer playing a villain who gets half of his faced burned, when he was the lead of that first [[Film/BatmanForever first Batman movie with Two-Face]].
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* HilariousInHindsight: Creator/ValKilmer playing a villain who gets half of his faced burned, when he was the lead of that first [[Film/BatmanForever Batman movie with Two-Face]].
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* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: The sex scenes of the movie, which consists of [[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] randomly shouting "Fill you up!" and grunting]] are funny as hell.
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* EarWorm: The [=MacGruber=] theme is so damned catchy. Hell, even the '''[=MacGruber!=]''' shout by itself is catchy.



* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable in mainstream movies. Of course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] [[spoiler:ill-fated]] crew for being gay could be acceptable in mainstream movies. Of course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome:
** The film's climax, set off by Cunth cutting of a lock of Mac's hair, who responds by [[spoiler: ripping two of Cunth's men's throats, followed by Lt. Piper distracting another with the "Celery Trick", and Vicki kicking the remaining goon.]] Oh, but it gets better, [[spoiler: Mac attempts to defuse the warhead, but ultimately can't, settling on removing it's nuclear content and the guidance system, effectively destroying both Cunth and his headquarters.]]
** Given how un-subtle the rest of the movie is, [[spoiler:you have to wonder if it's coincidence that [=MacGruber=] effectively beats the missile by ''[[ChekhovsSkill ripping its throat out]]'']].
** When [=MacGruber=] and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: The sex scenes of the movie, which consists of [[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] randomly shouting "Fill you up!" and grunting]] are funny as hell.


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* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: The sex scenes of the movie, which consists of [[spoiler: [=MacGruber=] randomly shouting "Fill you up!" and grunting]] are funny as hell.
* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome:
** The film's climax, set off by Cunth cutting of a lock of Mac's hair, who responds by [[spoiler: ripping two of Cunth's men's throats, followed by Lt. Piper distracting another with the "Celery Trick", and Vicki kicking the remaining goon.]] Oh, but it gets better, [[spoiler: Mac attempts to defuse the warhead, but ultimately can't, settling on removing it's nuclear content and the guidance system, effectively destroying both Cunth and his headquarters.]]
** Given how un-subtle the rest of the movie is, [[spoiler:you have to wonder if it's coincidence that [=MacGruber=] effectively beats the missile by ''[[ChekhovsSkill ripping its throat out]]'']].
** When [=MacGruber=] and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].
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** When MacGruber and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].

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** When MacGruber [=MacGruber=] and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].

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* EarWorm: The [=MacGruber=] theme is so damned catchy. Hell, even the '''[=MacGruber!=]''' shout by itself is catchy.
* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: The film's climax, set off by Cunth cutting of a lock of Mac's hair, who responds by [[spoiler: ripping two of Cunth's men's throats, followed by Lt. Piper distracting another with the "Celery Trick", and Vicki kicking the remaining goon.]] Oh, but it gets better, [[spoiler: Mac attempts to defuse the warhead, but ultimately can't, settling on removing it's nuclear content and the guidance system, effectively destroying both Cunth and his headquarters.]]

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* EarWorm: The [=MacGruber=] theme is so damned catchy. Hell, even the '''[=MacGruber!=]''' shout by itself is catchy.
* CrowningMomentOfAwesome:
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The film's climax, set off by Cunth cutting of a lock of Mac's hair, who responds by [[spoiler: ripping two of Cunth's men's throats, followed by Lt. Piper distracting another with the "Celery Trick", and Vicki kicking the remaining goon.]] Oh, but it gets better, [[spoiler: Mac attempts to defuse the warhead, but ultimately can't, settling on removing it's nuclear content and the guidance system, effectively destroying both Cunth and his headquarters.]]



* FetishFuel: MacGruber [[spoiler: having sex with his dead fiance's ghost.]] RuleThirtyFour knows no bounds.

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* FetishFuel: MacGruber [[spoiler: having sex with his dead fiance's ghost.]] RuleThirtyFour knows no bounds.EarWorm: The [=MacGruber=] theme is so damned catchy. Hell, even the '''[=MacGruber!=]''' shout by itself is catchy.



* VindicatedByHistory: The movie was a bomb at the box office and was generally panned by critics during its release, but has since grown into a cult classic with a sizable fanbase.

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* VindicatedByHistory: The movie was a bomb at the box office and was generally panned by critics during its release, but has since grown into a cult classic with a sizable fanbase.fanbase.
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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. Of corse, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. acceptable in mainstream movies. Of corse, course, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].
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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. Of corse, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* CultClassic: The movie was initially seen as another failed SNL vehicle, but has steadily gained a devoted audience due to its highly quotable and over the top nature.



* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. Of corse, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].

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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been VindicatedByHistory: The movie was a bomb at the last time box office and was generally panned by critics during its release, but has since grown into a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. Of corse, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].cult classic with a sizable fanbase.
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* ValuesDissonance: 2010 may have been the last time a gag like [=MacGrubber=] turning down one member for his [[spoiler:ill-faited]] crew for being gay could be acceptable. Of corse, [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Grubes isn't exactly someone to look up to in the first place]].
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* When MacGruber and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].

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* ** When MacGruber and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].
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*When MacGruber and Piper are pinned down in the back of their surveillance van by one of Von Cunth's mooks, Grubes uses the handle of an Incredi-Mop to turn the van's ignition key, then [[CarFu to push the gas pedal, running the mook over]].

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