History Film / HotRod

* HowDareYouDieOnMe: Rod's reaction to finding out that Frank is dying, because he wants to fight him

* TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: The reason why Rod wants to give Frank a new heart, so he can rip it out of him, yes he says this, ''a lot''

** KickTheSonOfABitch: To be fair, Frank was a massive asshole.

'''''Hot Rod''''' is a 2007 comedy film starring Andy Samberg (as Rod) and Jorma Taccone (as Kevin) and directed by Akiva Schaffer of [[{{The Lonely Island}} The Lonely Island]].

* [[spoiler:DidNotDieThatWay]]: Rod's hero was his deceased dad, who he believed was a former stuntman for UsefulNotes/EvelKnievel, dying when he broke away to do his own stunts but the trick went wrong. Years later his mother admits to him that [[spoiler:she had just let Rod believe his fantasies of his dad being a stuntman, and in reality his dad had [[UndignifiedDeath choked on a pie]]]].

* [[spoiler: HeroicBSOD]]: [[spoiler: Rod. He starts acting like an adult and buying many bottles of alcohol.]]

* YouSayTomato: Rod tells his crew that his safety word is "huwisky". His stepbrother wants to know why he's pronouncing "whiskey" so weirdly, which leads to Rod pronouncing a string of words starting with 'wh' (and one that just starts with 'w') in the same way until his stepbrother gives up. According to WordOfGod, this was inspired by a skit on Music/GangStarr's album ''Moment of Truth''.

* ShoutOut: Rod's dance contains many of the same moves from ''Footloose''.

* TwoDecadesBehind: This movie has such a 1980s ''feel'' to it that many people believe it to be set in that decade.

** Denise's current boyfriend. Rod is a FriendToAllLivingThings. He [[EnemyToAllLivingThings laughs maniacally while he runs over a squirell]] purely ForTheEvulz.
--> "Trust me, he would have ''not'' stopped for us."

* ProductionPosse: {{The Lonely Island}} directs and stars, and SNL fans will recognise Bill Hader and Will Arnett as well. Danny McBride and Chris Parnell also have roles.

* YouSayTomato: Rod tells his crew that his safety word is "huwisky". His stepbrother wants to know why he's pronouncing "whiskey" so weirdly, which leads to Rod pronouncing a string of words starting with 'wh' (and one that just starts with 'w') in the same way until his stepbrother gives up. According to WordOfGod, this was inspired by a skit on Gang Starr's album Moment of Truth.

* RecycledPremise: This movie and ''Film/DirtyWork'' share the same core plot: An unsuccessful loser has to raise $50,000 for his cranky ex-boxer father to have a heart transplant.

* UnfortunateImplications: In-universe. When Rod asks Denise who would win in a fight between a grilled cheese sandwich and a taco, Denise answers that the taco would win because it would fight dirty. Rod comments that Denise's answer is "kinda racist."

* GirlNextDoor: Denise

* TwentyYearsBehind: This movie has such a 1980s ''feel'' to it that many people believe it to be set in that decade.

* [[spoiler:DidNotDieThatWay]]: Rod's hero was his deceased dad, who he believed was a former stuntman for Evel Knievel, dying when he broke away to do his own stunts but the trick went wrong. Years later his mother admits to him that [[spoiler:she had just let Rod believe his fantasies of his dad being a stuntman, and in reality his dad had [[UndignifiedDeath choked on a pie]]]].

* TwoDecadesBehind: This movie practically ''oozes'' 1980's nostalgia.

* PrecisionFStrike: Wouldn't be Lonely Island without at least one f-bomb. Though in this case, it's not said by one of the dudes, but by a woman who tells Rod, "get the fuck off my lawn".

''Hot Rod'' follows the story of a wannabe stuntman following in the footsteps of his late father. Rod is desperate to win the [[WellDoneSonGuy respect and love]] of his [[WickedStepmother mean Step-Father]], Frank (IanMcShane!), by defeating in him in a fight and proving himself a man. Unfortunately tragedy strikes and Frank is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition. The operation needed is too expensive, so Rod and his gang set out to raise the money by performing the greatest jump he has ever attempted to save Frank's life. [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou And so he can finally kick his ass when he's better]].

* OneHourWorkWeek: Hilariously averted with Dave. He has to leave for work while Rod is explaining his plan so Rod and the guys just [[CrowningMomentOfFunny join him and explain his plan while Dave works]].

* DefeatMeansFriendship: Pretty much the whole reason why Rod and Frank fight each other