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1[[quoteright:325:[[Film/YouNaztySpy https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stooges_propaganda.jpg]]]]
2[[caption-width-right:325:[[MundaneMadeAwesome What's awesome about this is that]] [[OlderThanTheyThink they're the first comedy act]] [[TakeThat to make fun of]] [[UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler Hitler.]]]]
3Shorts and films with designated pages:
4* ''Awesome/YouNaztySpy''
5* ''Awesome/BackFromTheFront''
6* ''Awesome/TheThreeStoogesTheMovie''
7----
8!!In general
9* Pictured above: The Three Stooges may have been a lowbrow act, but they still managed to create the first Anti-Nazi American comedy film, ''Film/YouNaztySpy'' and get it released ''months'' before Creator/CharlieChaplin's controversial ''Film/TheGreatDictator''.
10** One should bear in mind the guts it took at the time, because there was a lot of isolationist pressure still at that point from prominent individuals and politicians, and on top of that, getting it by the notorious Hays Code, which forbade most types of political satire from making it to theaters. On top of that, the Stooges were not the type of act that would normally be making a political statement and it could very well have damaged them irreparably. This is a personal CMOA for all involved.
11** Another thing that makes this awesome is that the Stooges were Jewish and were openly mocking the man who hated their people more than anything else in the world. If Hitler saw it, you know he must've been fuming - and there's evidence to suggest he ''did'' see it.
12* In RealLife, when the boys heard about a [[LittlestCancerPatient dying child]] who loved watching them, and who was hospitalized in the city they'd just performed in. They took the time to go and visit him, giving a very ill child some laughs, and learned later that [[TearJerker he died the very next morning]]. Doubles as a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}} as well.
13* Some people may dislike Shemp and see him as a ReplacementScrappy, but Shemp had a very successful solo career (He was the star of his own shorts series and was a popular character player in movies featuring anyone from Abbott and Costello to Creator/JohnWayne). After Curly's stroke, Shemp essentially gave up his own career to step in and make sure his brother and close friend weren't dropped by Columbia Studios after Harry Cohn (a notorious miser) told Moe "I ain't paying for Two Stooges". Shemp stepping in essentially saved the act and Moe and Larry's careers.
14* Anytime the other Stooges manage to [[TheDogBitesBack get some payback against Moe]]:
15** In ''Film/TheSitterDowners'', the Stooges are trying to build a house themselves, with the predictable chaos occurring. Moe is, of course, being his usual abusive self. At one point, his finger gets stuck in some plumbing. Larry asks to make sure that Moe really is stuck - and then begins whaling on him with a two-by-four. Sure, the beatdown lasts for only a minute and Moe soon gets free, but seeing agreeable, easy-going Larry getting a small amount of revenge is still a delight to see.
16** In ''Calling All Curs'', after (somehow) managing to crawl though the intercom simply to hit Curly, Moe ends up getting stuck with only his face poking out. What does Curly do when learns this information? He plays the "She Loves Me..." game while gleefully ''plucking Moe's eyebrows one by one!'' It also serves as a [[Funny/TheThreeStooges Crowning Moment of Funny.]]
17** Here's another Curly example, from ''Film/IllNeverHeilAgain''.
18--->'''Moe Hailstone:''' I vanquished them! I am the winner, the world belongs to me! ''(to Curly, who's holding a globe)'' Give it to me!\
19'''Curly Herring:''' No, it's mine!\
20'''Moe Hailstone:''' Gimme that world, Herring, or I'll marinate you. '''''[[SuddenlyShouting LET ME]] [[TemptingFate HAVE IT!!]]'''''\
21''([[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor Curly ]] ''[[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor smashes]]'' [[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor the globe on Moe's head]])''
22** Shemp even manages to get one on Moe in "Heavenly Daze." When he's a ghost trying to get the other Stooges to redeem themselves and catches Moe being his [[JerkAss usual]] [[TheBully self]] around Larry, he ''slaps Moe in the face!'' And then when he blames Larry for that and is about to "moider" him, Shemp manages to save Larry and Moe ends up hitting his hand on the wall. Heck, Shemp's own speech to Moe is awesome as well. [[note]] Too bad the jerk never got to hear it. [[/note]]
23--->'''Shemp:''' You've been picking on that little guy long enough. [[LaserGuidedKarma It's about time you got]] [[HoistByHisOwnPetard a dose of your own medicine!]]
24** Shemp once got sweet revenge on not just Moe, but Larry as well in the short ''Husbands Beware.'' He found out they lied about his uncle dying and leaving him half a million dollars but only if he gets married to a ugly woman, just to get back at him for hooking them up with his mean-spirited sisters. Shemp does not take it well.
25--->'''Shemp:''' Why you no-good, double crossing rats! (Takes out a gun and shoots them both in the rear.)
26* A rare example when a minor character returns in another short: Lew Davis and Nick Copeland portrayed a con-men duo who appeared in "Cash and Carry", appeared again in "Playing the Ponies".
27!!1934
28[[AC:Film/PunchDrunks]]
29* Curly's ability to become a boxer all thanks to the tune "Pop Goes the Weasel".
30* Near the climax, Larry, who had his violin broken before the match started, hijacks a campaign truck which plays "Pop Goes the Weasel". Driving back to the stadium, he crashes into the building and as the tune plays, Curly brings out a can of whoop-ass to his opponent Killer Kilduff! Never has Pop Goes The Weasel sounded so [[TriumphantReprise triumphant]].
31!!1935
32[[AC:Film/HorsesCollars]]
33* Curly's reaction when he sees a mouse helps him out of situations.
34** Once when the Stooges were about to be lynched: Curly gets out of his necktie and uncontrollably brawls with the hang men.
35** Twice at the end: When Double Deal Decker has Curly cornered, Curly tries to hide in the safe where he found the I.O.U., then finds a mouse in his hands, and takes down Decker and his crony.
36[[AC:Film/RestlessKnights]]
37* The wrestle match between Moe and Curly. As funny as it is, it's pretty interesting.
38* When the Stooges enter the wine cellar to save the queen, Curly leads the guards out and Moe and Larry knock 'em out when led out.
39[[AC:Film/PopGoesTheEasel]]
40* The UrExample of what culminates the iconic "Pie Fights", but this is done with clay since this short revolves around the Stooges hiding in an art school.
41!!1936
42[[AC:Film/HalfShotShooters]]
43* [[TheDogBitesBack The Stooges]] give their former sargent [[{{Jerkass}} MacGillicuddy]] his comeuppance: by pulling up his shirt to pulling out his armpit hair, followed by Curly hitting his buttocks with nails sticking out of a wooden board, and lastly having a mule kick him down!
44[[AC:Film/SlipperySilks]]
45* Following, "Pop Goes the Easel", this short kickstarts the first ever pastry fight, which began after Moe misses hitting Larry.
46!!1937
47[[AC:Film/BackToTheWoods]]
48* The Stooges are pilgrims trying to hunt on native land. When a group of braves attack them, Curly takes out several with a truly astonishing eye poke/kangaroo kick/body splash combo. {{Acrofatic}} doesn't do it justice. Later on, Larry is kidnapped and about to be scalped, and Moe and Curly disguise themselves and join the native dance - with wooden clubs hidden behind their backs. In a matter of seconds they've knocked the whole group unconscious.[[labelnote:*]]Curly accidentally clobbers Moe as well, but that's to be expected.[[/labelnote]]
49[[AC:Film/{{Goofs and Saddles}}]]
50* When the Stooges are defenseless by Longhorn Pete and his gang, they hide in a shack and scourer for guns, while Curly finds a meat grinder and uses it to grind some meat. When Moe obliviously drops a box of bullets in the meat grinder, it becomes a makeshift gattling gun. Curly proceeds to fire, resulting in Pete and his men ducking and covering.
51-->'''Longhorn Pete:''' They must have reinforcements!
52* {{The cavalry}} arrives in time and has Pete and group covered. The general congratulates the Stooges for their success.
53-->'''General Muster:''' Noble work, my men!\
54'''Stooges:''' Yes?\
55'''Muster:''' The president shall hear of this!\
56'''Stooges:''' No!\
57'''Muster:''' Yes.
58!!1939
59[[AC:Film/OilyToBedOilyToRise]]
60* Curly's "[[ContrivedCoincidence wishes]]" seem to have some convenience for the Stooges. One mention would be when they confront the swindlers that take Mrs. Jenkins' deed to her land. When the swindlers have the upper hand, the Stooges trick them into a truce, then grab their arms and kick 'em out. Curly even got the deed back prior.
61* The oil geyser scene. It just speaks for itself.
62[[AC:Film/ThreeSappyPeople]]
63* Like ''Film/SlipperySilks'', this year of shorts ends with a pastry fight.
64* After said pastry fight, it endswith Sherry getting her birthday cake dumped on her face when her husband Rumsford as a response to his frustration with his wife's {{Womanchild}} antics.
65!!1940
66[[AC:Film/BoobsInArms]]
67* While still effected by the laughing gas and still laughing, the Stooges take down the enemy army.
68!!1942
69[[AC:Film/WhatsTheMatador]]
70* Curly head-butting a bull....''and knocking it down''! Quite possibly one of the few times his HardHead wasn't just played for humor.
71!!1944
72[[AC:Film/NoDoughBoys]]
73* When the real Japanese spies arrive, the Stooges are exposed and fight the Jap spies. They turn off the lights for more advantage.
74* After Curly takes down the last spy, he gets throttled by Hugo, the head Nazi. [[HypocriticalHeartwarming Moe]] comes diving onto Hugo's back. Doubles as {{SugarWiki/Heartwarming|Moments}} on Moe's part.
75** Then, they strip the Hugo of his clothes, revealing a [[GoofyPrintUnderwear swastika-dotted union suit]], and Larry picks up a globe to smash it over his head.
76--->'''Larry:''' So, you Ratzis want the world, eh? Well, ''take it!''
77!!1947
78[[AC:Film/HalfWitsHoliday]]
79* Even if [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse Curly]] was left out of the final scene, the pie fight really gives this era a good send-off.

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