History Recap / BuffyTheVampireSlayerS6E5LifeSerial

* SunnydaleSyndrome: Interestingly Xander shows a version of this; when Buffy explains she was attacked by demons he says, "No! Not here!" and fires her to ensure this remains the case.

* SoMuchForStealth: Andrew paints the Death Star on the side of their VanInBlack, which also plays the ''StarWars'' theme when he accidentally leans on the horn. Needless to say this gets Buffy's attention.

* ShoutOut: [[Creator/MontyPython "This mummy hand has ceased to be. It is an ex-mummy hand"]].
** And to other famous {{Groundhog Day Loop}}s.

-->'''Warren:''' Or Mulder, in that [[TheXFiles X-Files]] where [[Recap/TheXFilesS06E14Monday the bank kept exploding]].

* CavemenVersusAstronautsDebate: Warren and Andrew's argument on who was the best JamesBond actor.

-->'''Buffy:''' Do they have drinks in your world?

* IncrediblyLamePun: When the customer first asks for a mummy hand.
-->'''Buffy:''' I saw one downstairs. It's kinda hairy, though. Maybe it was a daddy hand.

-->"He blew up...I like that, you know. Makes you feel all powerful. Strong. (looks ill) Kinda sick..."

* BigRedDevil: In order to distract Buffy who's approaching their VanInBlack, Jonathan [[VoluntaryShapeshifting uses a spell to disguise himself]] as a demon that seems to be modeled on the ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' Satan. [[CurbStompBattle He goes down in one hit,]] [[LargeHam spouts something about returning to his home dimension to die]], then [[SmokeOut drops a smoke bomb and runs.]] It only works because Buffy is drunk off her ass.

* MundaneUtility: Buffy uses her SuperStrength as a construction worker, which pisses off her coworkers. They were being paid by the hour, so having someone speeding up the process is not welcome.

-->"He blew up...I like that, you know. Makes you feel all powerful. Strong. (looks ill) [[VomitIndiscretionShot Kinda sick]]..."

* BigRedDevil: In order to distract Buffy who's approaching their VanInBlack, Jonathan [[VoluntaryShapeshifting uses a spell to disguise himself]] as a demon that seems to be modeled on the ''SouthPark'' Satan. [[CurbStompBattle He goes down in one hit,]] [[LargeHam spouts something about returning to his home dimension to die]], then [[SmokeOut drops a smoke bomb and runs.]] It only works because Buffy is drunk off her ass.

* GlassesPull: Giles' CharacterTic finally becomes too much and Buffy [[TantrumThrowing crushes his glasses underfoot]].

-->'''Andrew:''' I just hope she solves it faster than Data did on the ep of [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration TNG]] where the Enterprise kept blowing up.
-->'''Warren:''' Or Mulder, in that [[TheXFiles X-Files]] where the bank kept exploding.

* StealthPun: In card games the betting pool is often referred to as "the kitty".

* TheUnreveal: Buffy won't say what happened between her and Angel.

'''Giles:''' Is there some sort of, um, rakish uncle?

* RunningGag:
Buffy is determined to enjoy alcohol.

'''Buffy:''' No. No, I don't think that's exactly the problem.

-->'''Andrew:''' Plus, look what Warren and me discovered by accident before we drove away!

-->'''Warren:''' Jonathan, [[ADateWithRosiePalms grab your magic bone]].

-->'''Buffy:''' I saw one downstairs. It's kinda hairy, though. Maybe it was a daddy hand.

'''Buffy:''' (grinning) I'll do it! (Off Spike's look) What, you thought I was just gonna let that lie there?

'''Buffy:''' Also? [[HypocriticalHumor I think you're drunk]].

* ShoutOut: [[MontyPython "This mummy hand has ceased to be. It is an ex-mummy hand"]].

-->'''Warren:''' Or Mulder, in that [[TheXFiles X-Files]] where the bank kept exploding.

'''Spike:''' Fine. A little louder.

* SquareCubeLaw: Averted; Jonathan transforms himself into a much larger demon except that as the demon he "actually had the proportional strength of, uh...me."
* StealthPun: In card games the betting pool is often referred to as "the kitty".

-->'''Andrew:''' I just hope she solves it faster than Data did on the ep of [[StarTrekTheNextGeneration TNG]] where the Enterprise kept blowing up.

-->'''Warren:''' Or Mulder, in that [[TheX-Files X-Files]] where the bank kept exploding.

'''Buffy:''' What's wrong?! You were gonna help me! You, you were gonna beat heads and, and, and fix my life! But you're completely lame! Tonight sucks! And, and look at me! Look at, look at Stupid!Buffy -- too dumb for college, and, and, and Freak Buffy -- too strong for construction work. And, and my job at the Magic Shop? I was bored to tears even ''before'' the hour that wouldn't end! And the only person I can even stand to be around is a ... neutered vampire who cheats at kitten poker.\\

* TastesLikeFeet: Buffy has a "bleeh!" reaction every time she downs a shot. She does pick up a bottle of...Khalua? and drink it straight, for a seasoned alcoholic that'd be tough especially if they don't like the taste, and the Slayer doesn't drink. [[DrowningMySorrows It doesn't stop her.]]