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The preparations for Seaside's Uncondemning party are underway, and Alia is tasked with picking up the foundation for the fountain, but she keeps flubbing thanks to her extreme lack of focus.

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  • An Aesop:
    • Don't let distractions stop you from doing jobs and tasks.
    • Even with your flaws you can accomplish anything.
  • Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!: Though this is Alia's major Fatal Flaw, it is put to great usage here, as it causes her to be distracted from her job nonstop.
  • Auto-Tune: Alia's song "Slow Walk" heavily relies on this, likely because Haley Tju might be new to singing.
  • Blessed with Suck: Despite having Super-Senses, this does not stop Alia from seeing and hearing everything around her, resulting in her distracted.
  • Continuity Nod: The "coming soon" signs are still up from the previous episode.
  • A Day in the Limelight: Alia gets her chance to shine in this episode.
  • Mythology Gag: Alia interacting with Gordy is a call-back to the original script to when the two lived in the sewers together.
  • Super-Senses: Alia is revealed to see, hear, and even smell the world differently than her friends; she was able to see Sign King and a deranged seagull from a really far distance, picks up the scent of a man's giant pretzel, and hears the sounds of the baby turtles walking out to sea. Arlo encourages her to use this ability to stay focused and complete her job.
  • Wingding Eyes: When Alia is reaching for the foundation at the very end of her "Slow Walk" number, her pupils are replaced with mini foundations.

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Alia has a bad habit of always being distracted.

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