History Film / MacGruber

''[=MacGruber=]'' is an AffectionateParody of ''Series/{{MacGyver|1985}}'' originating on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''. The title character [=MacGruber=] (played by Creator/WillForte), is ([[InformedAbility supposedly]]) a Special Ops agent versed in the most deadly forms of everything, the most infamous being his ability (or inability) to deactivate deadly explosives. This makes him somewhat of an IdiotHero, who is ironically lauded for his expertise and viewed as a skillful agent, yet his bumbling goes unnoticed by some, including himself. Most sketches involve him being locked in a room (pretty much the exact same room each time) with some sort of explosive, his female assistant (originally Casey, played by Creator/MayaRudolph; later Vicki, played by Creator/KristenWiig), and [[NoodleImplements a strange assortment of tools and items]]. He happens to be able to use them to deactivate the bomb, but something personal always comes up to distract him before he can.

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** Making your own explosives and packing them in a car yourself with no protection is a ''really'' bad idea as [=MacGruber=] finds out the hard way.
** When [=MacGruber=] opens up the nuclear warhead in the climax so he can diffuse it, he's surprised to discover that there's actually dozens of wires inside instead of the usual three colored wire bombs he usually deals with.

* TheyKilledKennyAgain: Each sketch ends with the bomb going off and presumably [[KillEmAll killing everyone]]. Then they appear unharmed in the next segment only to be killed again. Oddly, the continuity of what was happening ''before'' the bomb went off is continued into the next segment.

-->''MACGRUBER! Making life-saving inventions out of household materials!''
-->''MACGRUBER! Getting in-and-out of ultra-sticky situations!''
-->''MACGRUBER! The guy's a fucking genius! '''MACGRUBER!'''''

!!Tropes used in the ''[=SNL=]'' sketch:

* ProductPlacement: Severely lampshaded in a [=MacGruber=] skit-cum-Pepsi ad from 2009's Super Bowl. In the first one, Mac is unable to defuse the bomb because he's too busy talking about or drinking a Pepsi, and announces he's legally changed his name to "Pepsuber." A later one (broadcast during an [=SNL=] ''commercial break'') has changed the opening theme song, replacing most of the lyrics--and all of [=MacGruber=]'s dialogue during the sketch--with a repetition of "Pepsi".

-->'''Colonel Faith''': [=MacGruber=], thank God.\\
'''[=MacGruber=]''': Your God can't help you, Jim. But I can.

* BouquetToss: During the credits, [=MacGruber=]'s gay buddy catches the bouquet Vicki tosses during the wedding party. At least [=MacGruber=] was kind enough to invite him over with his fiancé [[spoiler: and totally not because he's the only former military companion he didn't blow up]].

-->'''[=MacGruber=]''': If rippin' throats gets that warhead back, I'll suck as many dicks as I got... Uh, rip as many throats as I have to.
* FunWithSubtitles / GratuitousSpanish:
-->'''[=MacGruber=]''': You're loco, man!\\

-->'''Piper''': How did you know I was wearing a bulletproof vest?!\\
'''[=MacGruber=]''': You were wearing a bulletproof vest? Awesome!

* IndyPloy: [=MacGruber=]'s preferred strategy is to "see what happens". [[InsistentTerminology Which is not the same as winging it.]]
-->'''Piper''': What is the plan?\\
'''[=MacGruber=]''': I kinda make it up as I go.

* RefugeInAudacity: [=MacGruber=]'s plan to distract a bunch of snipers so Piper can take them out? Walking out and dancing in the middle of the wide open space the snipers are watching... while completely naked, cupping his genitals, and with a piece of celery in his ass. And it fucking worked! [[spoiler: Piper takes after him when he regains some respect for [=MacGruber=]. It distracts Cunth's henchman long enough for Mac to do his thing.]]

* RunningGagged: [=MacGruber=] repeatedly threatens to rip off Cunth's dick and shove it in his mouth. He finally gets the chance to say "Hey Cunth... suck your own dick!" [[spoiler: Unfortunately, Cunth's genitals were burned off while escaping the explosion. [=MacGruber=] is crushed that he lost his opportunity for ultimate revenge.]]

* StunnedSilence: Piper, when [=MacGruber=] explains his and Cunth's history [[spoiler: and showing in no uncertain terms that Cunth has every reason to want to seek his revenge and [=MacGruber=] still won't comprehend that he did anything wrong]].

-->'''Car owner''': Hey, what the fuck?\\
'''[=MacGruber=]''': Fuck you, asshole!\\

* UnstoppableRage: Grubes goes into this right as [[spoiler: Cunth cuts off his trademark mullet and verbally mocks him]].

* WeddingSmashers: Cunth caused Casey's death [[WidowedAtTheWedding widowing]] [=MacGruber=] by setting off an explosive at the altar with a remote control. [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] [[spoiler: in the ending, when Cunth attacks [=MacGruber=] and Vicki's wedding ceremony but Vicki avoids dying while Grubes kills him for good]].

* AwesomeMcCoolname: Most of Mac's team of American heroes; Tanker Lutz, Brick Hughes, and Vernon Freedom stand out in particular.

* ImpromptuTracheotomy: [=MacGruber=] is capable of ripping throats out like in Film/RoadHouse.

* {{Jerkass}}: MacGruber is a colossal jerk who treats everyone around him poorly, is completely self-involved and is generally as boorish and unpleasant as possible.

-->'''''MACGRUBER!'''''\\

** Making your own explosives and packing them in a car yourself with no protection is ''really'' bad idea as [=MacGruber=] finds out the hard way.

-->'''''MACGRUBER!'''''\\
''[Explosion]''
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* IncestIsRelative: When Betty White guest hosted and appeared as [=MacGruber's=] grandmother, who liked to tell embarrassing stories about him, he made peace with her in the last sketch. It seemed like a typical heartwarming speech, telling her what a wonderful person she was, but then things took an alarming turn with the line, "Too bad you can't marry your grandmother. Or can you?"

''[=MacGruber=]'' is an AffectionateParody of ''Series/{{MacGyver|1985}}'' originating on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''. The title character [=MacGruber=] (played by Creator/WillForte), is ([[InformedAbility supposedly]]) a Special Ops agent versed in the most deadly forms of everything, the most infamous being his ability (or inability) to deactivate deadly explosives. This makes him somewhat of an IdiotHero, who is ironically lauded for his expertise and viewed as a skillful agent, yet his bumbling goes unnoticed by some, including himself. Most sketches involve him being locked in a room (pretty much the exact same room each time) with some sort of explosive, his female assistant (originally Casey, played by Maya Rudolph; later Vicki, played by Creator/KristenWiig), and [[NoodleImplements a strange assortment of tools and items]]. He happens to be able to use them to deactivate the bomb, but something personal always comes up to distract him before he can.

On August 10, 2020, Creator/{{Peacock}} ordered a TV series sequel to the movie. Forte, Wiig, and Phillippe reprise their roles with Creator/LawrenceFishburne, Creator/SamElliot, and Creator/BillyZane joining the cast. The series premiered on December 16th, 2021. The teaser can be seen [[https://youtu.be/P_zkOGsFTzw here]].

On August 10, 2020, Creator/{{Peacock}} ordered a TV series sequel to the movie. Forte, Wiig, and Phillippe are set to reprise their roles. The series is due to premiere on December 16th, 2021. The teaser can be seen [[https://youtu.be/P_zkOGsFTzw here]].

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Making your own explosives and packing them in a car yourself with no protection is ''really'' bad idea as [=MacGruber=] finds out the hard way.

* TheAce: What MacGruber is claimed to be. He isn't. At all.

* CoolShades: MacGruber's aviator shades seem definitely designed to evoke this trope.

-->'''[=MacGruber=]''': If rippin' throats gets that warhead back, I'll suck as many dicks as I got...uh...rip as many throats as I have to.