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* SignatureScene: The thing people tend remember about the book is how it has NoEnding with the implication the conflict will end in MutuallyAssuredDestruction because of how [[WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids surprisingly dark of ending this is]].
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Was Van Itch really the bad guy? Could some of his characterization be a bit of UnreliableNarrator from the Yook patrolman? Remember that Grandpa was harassing Zooks near the wall with the switch before Zook patrolman Vanitch slingshotted it. Neither side showed any intention of climbing the wall to the other side due to their mutual hatred of each other. Likely the balance of power was more equal before grandpa's weapon. And right before Vanitch showed up with his giant gun (pointed downward, indicating a defensive weapon and less range), Grandpa was intending to fire what was essentially the equivalent of a cannon on innocent Zooks. Also, it's likely that Vanitch was just as uncomfortable with the big boy boomeroo as Grandpa, except Vanitch's own grandson (who he may or may not have) wasn't there near the wall, but safe in the bunker below, so he had less reason to be hesitant.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Was Van Itch really the bad guy? Could some of his characterization be a bit of UnreliableNarrator from the Yook patrolman? Remember that Grandpa was harassing Zooks near the wall with the switch before Zook patrolman Vanitch Van Itch slingshotted it. Neither side showed any intention of climbing the wall to the other side due to their mutual hatred of each other. Likely the balance of power was more equal before grandpa's weapon. And right before Vanitch Van Itch showed up with his giant gun (pointed downward, indicating a defensive weapon and less range), Grandpa was intending to fire what was essentially the equivalent of a cannon on innocent Zooks. Also, it's likely that Vanitch Van Itch was just as uncomfortable with the big boy boomeroo Big-Boy Boomeroo as Grandpa, except Vanitch's Van Itch's own grandson (who he may or may not have) wasn't there near the wall, but safe in the bunker below, so he had less reason to be hesitant.
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* CrossesTheLineTwice: The fact that two sides are going to war with each other, [[NukeEm eventually of the nuclear variety]] can be pretty dark but becomes morbidly hilarious given that they're willing to do it over [[SillyReasonForWar the correct way to butter toast.]] Of course, the fact that it's so silly is [[IntendedAudienceReaction the point]] and only helps in strengthening its overall message.
* FoeYayShipping: In the TV special, where Vanitch refers to Grandpa as "My dear chap" and delivers his lines in a hammy, vaguely flirty tone.
* FoeYayShipping: In the TV special, where Vanitch refers to Grandpa as "My dear chap" and delivers his lines in a hammy, vaguely flirty tone.
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* CrossesTheLineTwice: The fact that two sides are going to war with each other, [[NukeEm eventually of the nuclear variety]] can be pretty dark but becomes morbidly hilarious given that they're willing to do it over [[SillyReasonForWar the correct way to butter toast.]] toast]]. Of course, the fact that it's so silly is [[IntendedAudienceReaction the point]] and only helps in strengthening its overall message.
* FoeYayShipping: In the TV special, whereVanitch Van Itch refers to Grandpa as "My dear chap" and delivers his lines in a hammy, vaguely flirty tone.tone.
* HeartwarmingInHindsight: The fact that the book finishes with NoEnding with Grandpa Yook and Van Itch waiting to drop their bombs takes on a more hopeful connotation after the [[MutuallyAssuredDestruction MAD doctrine]] effectively put the U.S. and the USSR at a stalemate, thereby ending the UsefulNotes/ColdWar.
* FoeYayShipping: In the TV special, where
* HeartwarmingInHindsight: The fact that the book finishes with NoEnding with Grandpa Yook and Van Itch waiting to drop their bombs takes on a more hopeful connotation after the [[MutuallyAssuredDestruction MAD doctrine]] effectively put the U.S. and the USSR at a stalemate, thereby ending the UsefulNotes/ColdWar.
