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* With the confirmation that Chalice was a SatisfiedStreetRat, how many winters did she spend homeless?
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* Brineybeard's sword speaks with a stereotypically homosexual voice, and is even [[WordOfGay confirmed to be gay by the show's head writer]]. [[FunetikAksent Well, soitan'ey, ya mook...youse nevuh hoid of a]] "[[JustForPun gay blade]]"?

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* Brineybeard's sword speaks with a stereotypically homosexual voice, and is even [[WordOfGay confirmed to be gay by the show's head writer]]. [[FunetikAksent Well, soitan'ey, ya mook...youse nevuh hoid of a]] "[[JustForPun gay blade]]"?"gay blade"?
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** The last episode implies the show takes place before the game (assuming AlternateContinuity they even take place in the same continuity), so while it's unknown why they changed their mind about telling Elder Kettle, they couldn't have learned to fight in the show or get their finger guns because, if this ''is'' the same continuity, it would create a conflict in the timeline.

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** The last episode implies the show takes place before the game (assuming AlternateContinuity they even take place in the same continuity), so while it's unknown why they changed their mind about telling Elder Kettle, they couldn't have learned to fight in the show or get their finger guns because, if this ''is'' the same continuity, it would create a conflict in the timeline.
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** The last episode implies the show takes place before the game (assuming AlternateContinuity they even take place in the same continuity), so while it's unknown why they changed their mind about telling Elder Kettle, they couldn't have learned to fight in the show or get their finger guns because, if this ''is'' the same continuity, it would create a conflict in the timeline.
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* Brineybeard's sword speaks with a stereotypically homosexual voice, and is even [[WordOfGay confirmed to be queer by the show's head writer]]. [[FunetikAksent Well, soitan'ey, ya mook...youse nevuh hoid of a]] "[[JustForPun gay blade]]"?

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* Brineybeard's sword speaks with a stereotypically homosexual voice, and is even [[WordOfGay confirmed to be queer gay by the show's head writer]]. [[FunetikAksent Well, soitan'ey, ya mook...youse nevuh hoid of a]] "[[JustForPun gay blade]]"?
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* Why didn’t the Devil recognize Ms. Chalice when she came to tell the Cups about the double double feature at the Inkwell Theater despite the fact she already met him? Because Old Scratch himself was [[BecomingTheMask too caught up in his role as Elder Kettle’s housecat]] and was fixated on getting Cuphead’s soul[[note]]Or anyone’s else soul[[/note]] just so he could get the Bubbles of Failure gone to reclaim his stuff…and [[OnlyFriend Henchman]].
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* The whole "Debt Collector" bit in the game proper makes a lot more sense with how the show wraps up; you'd think the Devil would just take Cuphead's soul having finally gotten it after all the shenanigans and humiliation he suffers, but the final time Cuphead got away from him, he humiliated the Devil in front of the ''entirety'' of the Inkwell Isles (even the recurring cast that weren't there probably would have heard or read about it via word of mouth or in the news because of how badly he trashed the city) and by all accounts, Cuphead probably became a public hero for it. The Devil would feel confident he'd have their souls either way, whether they join him as permanent enforcers or refuse and fight (and lose) to him, he already had their souls regardless, so, being petty as he is, he sent the two out to get local's contracts to try and destroy Cuphead's reputation before he claims them for good.
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** There's another layer to Cuphead's claim he keeps winning Rock, Paper, Scissors because he isn't overthinking it. Cuphead literally plays rock then paper then scissors ''in that order''. '''Twice.''' Cuphead is under thinking it so much that he's using the name of the game as instructions on what to play.
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* Why would the Devil only give Chalice the ability to assume her living form rather than fully reviving her like he's shown to be able to do with the Stickler Elf? It's because it's an easy way to further encourage her vices; her ghostly abilities being the ultimate get out of jail free card if things go south. She's also still a kid, who would most likely be blinded by all the fun ghost powers she just gained and forget the other half of her DealWithTheDevil.
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* Elder Kettle's name turning out to [[HisNameReallyIsBarkeep actually be Elder Kettle]] might seem like just another joke. However, Elder is also a type of tree, and naming people after trees (I.E: Hazel or Rowan) isn't uncommon.
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** This is also the reason he would lose the bet to The Devil later at his casino as per game events. The bet made him ''think'' about all the money he would earn while all the earlier bets were for fun.
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** Possible, but it's also just as likely she's thinking about how dirty children tend to get--they roll about in mud, they get sticky for no reason, heck, "snot-nosed brat" is a well-known insult for a good reason.
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* When Devil turns up the heat in the Underworld, it seems strange that he feels uncomfortable long before Mugman even works up a sweat. But then again, the Devil is covered in fur, while Mugman isn't. It makes sense that hot air would affect him more than Mugman.
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* The Devil getting extremely furious about Cuphead not knowing about the name of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in "Roll the Dice" is kinda ironic when you remember that [[IHaveManyNames one of the many names for the Devil]] (Helel/Lucifer) is based on the Latin name for the Morning Star.
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* The thirty-six episode run's finale ends with a singular decisive game between Cuphead and The Devil: Rock, Paper, Scissors. In this game that requires no skill and is down to chance, the BornLucky Cuphead wins. Not only does he win, but The Devil desperately demands extensions, [[HumiliationConga and]] ''[[HumiliationConga continues]]'' [[HumiliationConga to lose, over and over.]] This sequence effectively wraps the show's premise up in a neat bow, that no matter how The Devil comes after Cuphead, his good fortune will win out, and the extensions show how this will continue in perpetuity -- [[DefeatIsTheOnlyOption he'll win again and again.]] This even brings his show-adapted catchphrase of "I ain't too worried about it" into play to bring things full circle as well, as when the The Devil asks how Cuphead keeps prevailing[[note]]Which, again has a greater attributing to their rivalry to this point[[/note]], Cuphead simply attributes his luck to not overthinking things...IE, not worrying about it.

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* The thirty-six episode run's finale ends with a singular decisive game between Cuphead and The Devil: Rock, Paper, Scissors. In this game that requires no skill and is down to chance, the BornLucky Cuphead wins. Not only does he win, but The Devil desperately demands extensions, [[HumiliationConga and]] ''[[HumiliationConga continues]]'' [[HumiliationConga to lose, over and over.]] This sequence effectively wraps the show's premise up in a neat bow, that no matter how The Devil comes after Cuphead, his good fortune will win out, and the extensions show how this will continue in perpetuity -- [[DefeatIsTheOnlyOption [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption he'll win again and again.]] This even brings his show-adapted catchphrase of "I ain't too worried about it" into play to bring things full circle as well, as when the The Devil asks how Cuphead keeps prevailing[[note]]Which, again has a greater attributing to their rivalry to this point[[/note]], Cuphead simply attributes his luck to not overthinking things...IE, not worrying about it.

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* The thirty-six episode run's finale ends with a singular decisive game between Cuphead and The Devil: Rock, Paper, Scissors. In this game that requires no skill and is down to chance, the BornLucky Cuphead wins. Not only does he win, but The Devil desperately demands extensions, [[HumiliationConga and]] ''[[HumiliationConga continues]]'' [[HumiliationConga to lose, over and over.]] This sequence effectively wraps the show's premise up in a neat bow, that no matter how The Devil comes after Cuphead, his good fortune will win out, and the extensions show how this will continue in perpetuity -- [[DefeatIsTheOnlyOption he'll win again and again.]] This even brings his show-adapted catchphrase of "I ain't too worried about it" into play to bring things full circle as well, as when the The Devil asks how Cuphead keeps prevailing[[note]]Which, again has a greater attributing to their rivalry to this point[[/note]], Cuphead simply attributes his luck to not overthinking things...IE, not worrying about it.
--> '''The Devil:''' ''How'' do you keep ''winning?!''
--> '''Cuphead:''' ''[looks down at his hand a moment.]'' [[SincerityMode ...I dunno.]] ''[smiles]'' [[SimpleMindedWisdom I guess I just don't overthink it.]]
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* Just why is Cuphead so great at Soulsball, and is able to win it every time [[NiceJobBreakingItHero until Mugman accidentally messed him up that one time]]? If the end of the show is to be believed, this is actually a StealthPrequel [[VideoGame/{{Cuphead}} to the game]]. With how much running and gunning is in the game, Cuphead's insane aiming skills are actually a CallForward to show just why he was able to beat all those bosses in the first place.

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* Just why is Cuphead so great at Soulsball, Soulball, and is able to win it every time [[NiceJobBreakingItHero until Mugman accidentally messed him up that one time]]? If the end of the show is to be believed, this is actually a StealthPrequel [[VideoGame/{{Cuphead}} to the game]]. With how much running and gunning is in the game, Cuphead's insane aiming skills are actually a CallForward to show just why he was able to beat all those bosses in the first place.
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* Just why is Cuphead so great at Soulsball, and is able to win it every time [[NiceJobBreakingItHero until Mugman accidentally messed him up that one time]]? If the end of the show is to be believed, this is actually a StealthPrequel [[VideoGame/{{Cuphead}} to the game]]. With how much running and gunning is in the game, Cuphead's insane aiming skills are actually a CallForward to show just why he was able to beat all those bosses in the first place.

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* Why did Cuphead and Mugman fail to charm Elder Kettle after practicing for weeks? Mugman's piano skills (or lack thereof) probably had something to do with it.



* In a subtle way, the original game's anti-gambling message pops up at the end of season 2. Cuphead pushed his luck too far when he was facing the Devil and thus allowed the Devil to kidnap Mugman when he shocked him many times. This is rather similar to when the two boys went to a casino and gambled their souls to the Devil.



* Why is Miss Chalice afraid of being caught by the police, if she can simply turn into a ghost and fly off? Miss Chalice died the day she met Cuphead and Mugman, and she's been living on the streets for years. She might conceptually know that she can simply fly away from trouble, but habits don't die hard.

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* Why is Miss Chalice afraid of being caught by the police, if she can simply turn into a ghost and fly off? Miss Chalice died the day she met Cuphead and Mugman, and she's been living on the streets for years. She might conceptually know that she can simply fly away from trouble, but old habits don't die hard.
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* When the Devil suddenly gets all the things he loved covered in bubbles due to lack of souls, one of them happened to trap his own Henchman!

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* When the Devil suddenly gets all the things he loved covered in bubbles due to lack of souls, one of them happened to trap his own Henchman!
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* When the Devil suddenly gets all the things he loved covered in bubbles due to lack of souls, one of them happened to trap his own Henchman!
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* Why is Miss Chalice afraid of being caught by the police, if she can simply turn into a ghost and fly off? Miss Chalice died the day she met Cuphead and Mugman, and she's been living on the streets for years. She might conceptually know that she can simply fly away from trouble, but habits don't die hard.
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* The trio of Ghosts that appear in "Ghosts ain't real" all appear to come from different backgrounds, evidenced by the clothes that they're wearing. In life it would've been odd that these people were hanging out together, but it makes sense as ghosts because 'All Are Equal in Death'.
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** During The Devil’s rampage in “The Devil’s Pitchfork”, [[https://studiomdhr.bandcamp.com/track/carnival-kerfuffle "Carnival Kerfuffle"]] plays. What is one of The Devil’s soul stealing tactics in the show? A carnival.

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** * During The Devil’s rampage in “The Devil’s Pitchfork”, [[https://studiomdhr.bandcamp.com/track/carnival-kerfuffle "Carnival Kerfuffle"]] Carnival Kerfuffle]] plays. What is one of The Devil’s soul stealing tactics in the show? A carnival.
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** During The Devil’s rampage in “The Devil’s Pitchfork”, [[https://studiomdhr.bandcamp.com/track/carnival-kerfuffle "Carnival Kerfuffle"]] plays. What is one of The Devil’s soul stealing tactics in the show? A carnival.

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