Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Funny / WhiteCollar

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Also from ''Bad Judgement'', when talking about taking down the corrupt judge, Peter makes the mistake of saying they will get her disrobed. Neal just grins and raises his eyebrows.
--->'''Peter''': That's not what I meant.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* From the same episode, when sweeping for bugs, Mozzie notes all the expensive silverware and fancy vase in Peter's house.
** Later, when El walks Satchmo offscreen, the dog lets out a distressed growl, and Elizabeth snarks that Fowler probably didn't bug the dog. Mozzie's response? [[RefugeInAudacity "Amateur."]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* After Neal reveals the red fiber to be a new (and heavily classified) security fiber from the Canadian hundred dollar bill, he asks Peter how upset they were he knew. Peter responds they were pretty upset. At least, [[CanadaEh as upset as Canadians can get.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Also in ''Countermeasures,'' when Peter flat out denies Neil's idea of bringing his wife in as part of a "covert interrogation" and he tell Neal to "Find another way." Not two seconds later, El's phone rings. Peter's expressions as he hears her accept the dinner invitation are amazing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** When Peter and his agents are preparing to raid the warehouse, Peter is grinning like a schoolboy as he tells the agents that there's an escaped fugitive in the building. You can practically ''see'' him thinking "Neal, you MagnificentBastard."
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Later in the pilot is a possibly unintentional one as Peter looks at an old photo of him and his wife on holiday. He comments to himself that she hasn't changed a bit but that he has. Thing is, his face has been clearly photoshopped into the photo while hers is either done a lot better or not actually photoshopped at all.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** The banter between Sarah, Neal and Peter is just beautiful.
--> '''Sarah:''' Neal brought me a gift.\\

to:

** The banter between Sarah, Sara, Neal and Peter is just beautiful.
--> '''Sarah:''' '''Sara:''' Neal brought me a gift.\\



'''Sarah:''' [[GenreSavvy He wants something.]]\\

to:

'''Sarah:''' '''Sara:''' [[GenreSavvy He wants something.]]\\



'''Sarah:''' When someone like you gets someone like me a gift, there's a reason. Peter, what do you think Neal wants?\\

to:

'''Sarah:''' '''Sara:''' When someone like you gets someone like me a gift, there's a reason. Peter, what do you think Neal wants?\\
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> '''Peter:''' Should have gone with [[StealthPun Eisenhower]].

to:

--> '''Peter:''' Should have gone with [[StealthPun Eisenhower]].Eisenhower]] (Eyes-en-hower).

Added: 597

Changed: 2

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The picture of Peter's mustache at the end of that same episode.
** Seen again in ''Forging Bonds'', along with an equally hilarious goatee sported by Mozzie.

to:

* ** The picture of Peter's mustache at the end of that same episode.
** *** Seen again in ''Forging Bonds'', along with an equally hilarious goatee sported by Mozzie.


Added DiffLines:

** The banter between Sarah, Neal and Peter is just beautiful.
--> '''Sarah:''' Neal brought me a gift.\\
'''Peter:''' Ah, the Raphael. Cute.\\
'''Sarah:''' [[GenreSavvy He wants something.]]\\
'''Neal:''' I can't get you a present?\\
'''Sarah:''' When someone like you gets someone like me a gift, there's a reason. Peter, what do you think Neal wants?\\
'''Peter:''' He's never given me a present.\\
'''Neal:''' I sent you birthday cards.\\
'''Peter:''' That wasn't a present. Do you want something from Ms. Ellis?\\
'''Neal:''' I want her to stop pointing guns at me.\\
'''Peter:''' That can be arranged.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Neal:''' I'm standing alone by a waste disposal plant...

to:

-->'''Neal:''' I'm standing alone by a waste disposal treatment plant...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** And, earlier, Peter's conversation with the little girl.
--> '''Savannah:''' ''(pointing at Neal)'' Who's he?\\
'''Peter:''' His name is Neal. He knows a lot of stuff.\\
'''Savannah:''' What's that thing on his leg?\\
'''Peter:''' That's a tracking anklet.\\
'''Savannah:''' I have an anklet. Wanna see? ''(shows Peter her anklet)''\\
'''Peter:''' Cute. Where'd you get it?\\
'''Savannah:''' My grandpa. Where'd he get his?\\
'''Peter:''' It's part of a federal work release program where...''(trails off)'' er....I gave it to him. It's so I don't lose him.\\
'''Savannah:''' Oh. Are you his grandpa?\\
'''Peter:''' Weren't you supposed to go to your room?\\
'''Savannah:''' Uh huh!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Elizabeth's absolutely ''blindsided'' look when Neal casually walks up to the witness and introduces himself as Peter. Then, after the witness has left, they both just stare for a moment in a 'what did we just do?' manner.

to:

** Elizabeth's absolutely ''blindsided'' look when Neal casually walks up to the witness and introduces himself as Peter. Then, after she's played along and the witness has left, they both just stare for a moment in a 'what did we just do?' manner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Elizabeth's absolutely ''blindsided'' look when Neal casually walks up to the witness and introduces himself as Peter. Then, after the witness has left, they both just stare for a moment in a 'what did we just do?' manner.
--> '''Neal:''' So, who's going to tell Peter?\\
''{{Beat}}''\\
'''Neal:''' I vote you.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Also, Neal's casual reaction to being asked [[ItMakesSenseInContext if he can impersonate a Naval officer]]

to:

** Also, Neal's casual reaction response to being asked [[ItMakesSenseInContext if he can impersonate a Naval officer]]officer.]]



** Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Peter wouldn't accept the tickets from Neal, who had originally given them to him as an attempt to get back on his good side. By the end of the episode, Neal genuinely ''wants'' Peter to have the tickets, so he gives them to Jones, knowing the first thing Jones will do is invite Pe
** The fact that Neal and Mozzie spend almost the entire episode trying to set up Evan and Chloe

to:

** Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Peter wouldn't accept the tickets from Neal, who had originally given them to him as an attempt to get back on his good side. By the end of the episode, Neal genuinely ''wants'' Peter to have the tickets, so he gives them to Jones, knowing the first thing Jones will do is invite Pe
Peter.
** The fact that Neal and Mozzie spend almost the entire episode trying to set up Evan and ChloeChloe.

Added: 215

Changed: 4

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Peter wouldn't accept the tickets from Neal, who had originally given them to him as an attempt to get back on his good side. By the end of the episode, Neal genuinely ''wants'' Peter to have the tickets, so he gives them to Jones, knowing the first thing Jones will do is invite Peter.

to:

** Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Peter wouldn't accept the tickets from Neal, who had originally given them to him as an attempt to get back on his good side. By the end of the episode, Neal genuinely ''wants'' Peter to have the tickets, so he gives them to Jones, knowing the first thing Jones will do is invite Peter.Pe
**The fact that Neal and Mozzie spend almost the entire episode trying to set up Evan and Chloe
** Neal as a substitute teacher "Tomorrow we're starting Dickens!" and Peter's response "Someone has GreatExpectations."
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Also, a very quick one when Neal comes up with a plan to replace the stolen goods with a facsimile that will melt.
--> '''Peter:''' Like that ice diamond you sold.
--> '''Neal:''' ''(smiles and nods)'' No.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Also, Neal's casual reaction to being asked [[ItMakesSenseInContext if he can impersonate a Naval officer]]

to:

** Also, Neal's casual reaction to being asked [[ItMakesSenseInContext if he can impersonate a Naval officer]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

Also, Neal's casual reaction to being asked [[ItMakesSenseInContext if he can impersonate a Naval officer]]
-->'''Neal:''' I was an admiral. Royal Navy.
-->'''Peter:''' I did not hear that. Nobody heard that. Pencils down. Don't write that.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Neal gets the last word, exasperatedly asking, "How is it that three grown men don't understand what's going on here?"

to:

** Neal gets the last word, exasperatedly asking, "How is it possible that three grown men don't understand what's going on here?"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Sara:''' ''Noo,'' I'm only interested in one instrument, not watching them swing theirs.

to:

-->'''Sara:''' ''Noo,'' No, no I'm only interested in concerned with one instrument, not watching them swing theirs.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* In "Compromising Positions", [[ItMakesSenseInContext Peter and Sara have to fake a bunch of dirty pictures]]. Peter is, [[{{Adorkable}} well]] - [[HappilyMarried Peter]], and uncomfortable at touching another woman, Sara is just as weirded out, Neal is hanging out on the balcony with a camera offering commentary, and El is doing everything from ripping Peter's shirt the "right" way to slapping his butt and telling him to "show her your moves, honey". ''Hilarious''.

to:

* In "Compromising Positions", [[ItMakesSenseInContext Peter and Sara have to fake a bunch of dirty pictures]]. Peter is, [[{{Adorkable}} well]] - [[HappilyMarried Peter]], and uncomfortable at touching another woman, Sara is just as weirded out, Neal is hanging out on the balcony with a camera offering commentary, and El is doing everything from ripping Peter's shirt the "right" way to slapping his butt and telling him to "show her your moves, honey". ''Hilarious''.honey." ''Hilarious.''

Added: 641

Removed: 509

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ''In the Wind:'' Neal has just woken up when James enters his apartment, telling him they need to plan...and then is caught flatfooted as he sees Sara wearing just a short silk robe. It takes James three tries to get her name right.
** Mozzie arrives, sees Sara, asks who called her over, gives her his coffee, and pours himself a glass of wine.
** Peter arrives last. "Good, you're all here. [[RunningGag Who called Sara?]]"
** Neal gets the last word, exasperatedly asking, "How is it that three grown men don't understand what's going on here?"
*** Prompting James, Mozzie, and Peter to all look straight ahead with awkward "Ohhh..." faces.



* "In the Wind": Neal has just woken up when James enters his flat, telling him they need to plan... and then is caught flatfooted as he sees Sara wearing just a short silk robe. And then James says, "You must be Kate."
** Mozzie arrives, sees Sara, asks who called her over, gives her his coffee, and pours himself a glass of wine.
** Peter arrives last. "Good, you're all here. [[RunningGag Who called Sara?]]"
** Sara gets the last word: "How is it that three grown men don't understand what's going on here?"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Also, Willie Garson, who plays Mozzie, describes acting and scripts: "It's almost like raising children. You do your best every day, and hope they don't grow up to be an axe murderer."

to:

** Also, Willie Garson, who plays Mozzie, describes acting and scripts: "It's almost like raising children. You do your best every day, and hope they don't grow up to be an axe murderer.""
* "In the Wind": Neal has just woken up when James enters his flat, telling him they need to plan... and then is caught flatfooted as he sees Sara wearing just a short silk robe. And then James says, "You must be Kate."
** Mozzie arrives, sees Sara, asks who called her over, gives her his coffee, and pours himself a glass of wine.
** Peter arrives last. "Good, you're all here. [[RunningGag Who called Sara?]]"
** Sara gets the last word: "How is it that three grown men don't understand what's going on here?"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Neal:''' Peter, hey, uh...three things: nobody's dead, Satchmo's fine, aaand I changed your alarm code, which I'll gladly give back to you in exchange for some maple syrup. Tell Elizabeth I said hi.

to:

-->'''Neal:''' Peter, hey, uh...three things: nobody's dead, Satchmo's fine, aaand I changed your alarm code, which I'll gladly give back to you in exchange for some maple syrup. Tell Elizabeth I said hi.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Neal:''' Peter, hey, three things: nobody's dead, Satchmo's fine, aaand I changed your alarm code, which I will gladly give back to you in exchange for some maple syrup.

to:

-->'''Neal:''' Peter, hey, uh...three things: nobody's dead, Satchmo's fine, aaand I changed your alarm code, which I will I'll gladly give back to you in exchange for some maple syrup.syrup. Tell Elizabeth I said hi.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Neal's voicemail message to Peter in ''Shoot the Moon:''
-->'''Neal:''' Peter, hey, three things: nobody's dead, Satchmo's fine, aaand I changed your alarm code, which I will gladly give back to you in exchange for some maple syrup.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Neal and Mozzie's cab driver/customer routine later in the episode.

to:

** Neal and Mozzie's cab driver/customer routine later in the episode.customer/cab driver routine.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* This exchange from ''Countermeasures.''
-->'''Neal:''' I need a favor.
-->'''Diana:''' ''(without looking up)'' Neal, what did I say last time you asked me for a favor?
-->'''Neal:''' I should think long and hard before trying to pull anything over on you.
-->'''Diana:''' And?
-->'''Neal:''' And that if I ever ''did'' try, you'd break one or both of my arms.
-->'''Diana:''' You know I hate to repeat myself.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Neal completely pwning the museum curator with a lesson in [[ItMakesSenseInContext chicken sexing]] that he pulls the heck out of ''nowhere,'' and then [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome brilliantly ties back in to his explanation about how he knows the piece of art on display is a forgery.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Earlier in that episode, Mozzie expresses his opinion about Neal and Sara's breakup:
-->'''Mozzie:''' For what it's worth, I'm really sorry about Sara. She has an infectious joie de vivre. ''And'' she looks terrific in pants-suits.
-->'''Neal:''' Promise me you'll never speak at my funeral.

Top