History YMMV / YoungFrankenstein

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: In Italy several quotes have become part of their pop culture (see MemeticMutation) and the 2008 drama movie ''Si può fare'' is a ShoutOut to the Italian translation of Frederick's "We can do it!"

* HilariousInHindsight: As noted below, the Italian dub translated "It could work" as "We can do it." The musical adaptation of ''Film/TheProducers'' has a song with that title.

** The "[[PunctuatedForEmphasis It Could Work!]]" line is a minor one in Italy, where it was translated as "Si può fare!", which has the more general meaning of "We can do it!" and is often used in a variety of contexts as an encouragement.

* {{Narm}}: Elizabeth repeatedly shouting "Tits" at the end of "Don't Touch Me," ''long'' after the joke has run its course. It's like something written by a little kid who's just learned about the word and has no idea why people laugh when he says it.

* CultClassic: It has managed to get historical and cultural significance several years after it was made

** Even more so, it specifically copies the plot and other elements (eg the one-armed policeman) of the third Universal ''Frankenstein'' film ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'', which is now almost forgotten outside serious Franchise/UniversalHorror fans.

* CantUnHearIt: Try to listen to a normal version of "Puttin' On The Ritz" without doing an impression of Creator/PeterBoyle as the Monster.

* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhKUGiKH78 "Life, Life"]] really stands out as a genuinely dramatic and impressive number among all the silliness.

* AwesomeMusic: John Morris's heartbreaking "Transylvanian Lullaby" score.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The musical did some impressive lighting effects, such as flying sparks during "Life, Life" and the rear-projected CGI forest during "Roll In The Hay."

* AwardSnub: Concerning the Oscars, the movie did receive nominations for Screenplay and Sound, but woefully ignored Creator/MartyFeldman, Cloris Leachman, and Creator/MadelineKahn's hilarious performances. Not to mention nominations for Set Decoration or Costume. Leachman and Kahn at least got Golden Globe nominations, for Best Actress (Comedy/Musical) and Supporting Actress respectively. Plus, we'll never know if Kahn would have gotten an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress if she wasn't nominated in the same category for ''Film/BlazingSaddles'' that same year.

* ToughActToFollow: The musical was seen as this to Brooks' previous, not to mention ''hugely'' acclaimed, ScreenToStageAdaptation of [[Film/TheProducers his other movie]].

* MemeticMutation: This is where the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Y73sPHKxw Dramatic Chipmunk]] music comes from, when they first look up as the castle.

* TearJerker: See SoundtrackDissonance; the music is incredibly moving.
** Also, [[spoiler:The Monster's speech after Frederick's personal sacrifice. Of course, there's MoodWhiplash afterward with Inspector Kemp.]]
** The DVD commentary. Brooks starts crying during the credits over all the friends he has since lost. [[HarsherInHindsight It's only gotten worse]] as in August 2016, Creator/GeneWilder passed away.
** Frederick's Soliloquy in the musical, where he proudly accepts his name as a Frankenstein [[spoiler:before the townsfolk hang him. He survives, but still!]]

* AwardSnub: Concerning the Oscars, the movie did receive nominations for Screenplay and Sound, but woefully ignored Creator/MartyFeldman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Kahn's hilarious performances. Not to mention nominations for Set Decoration or Costume. Leachman and Kahn at least got Golden Globe nominations, for Best Actress (Comedy/Musical) and Supporting Actress respectively. Plus, we'll never know if Kahn would have gotten an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress if she wasn't nominated in the same category for ''Film/BlazingSaddles'' that same year.

** Every punchline is a quotable wonder. The movie is up there with ''BlazingSaddles'' as one of Mel Brooks' most-quoted films.

* AwardSnub: Concerning the Oscars, the movie did receive nominations for Screenplay and Sound, but woefully ignored Creator/MartyFeldman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Kahn's hilarious performances. Not to mention nominations for Set Decoration or Costume.

* AwardSnub: Concerning the Oscars, the movie did receive nominations for Screenplay and Sound, but woefully ignored Creator/MartyFeldman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Khan's hilarious performances. Not to mention nominations for Set Decoration or Costume.

* AwardSnub: Concerning the Oscars, the movie did receive nominations for Screenplay and Sound, but woefully ignored Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Khan's hilarious performances. Not to mention nominations for Set Decoration or Costume.

* CantUnHearIt: Try to listen to a normal version of "Puttin' On The Ritz" without doing an impression of Peter Boyle as the Monster.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Most of the cast were already members of Brooks' ProductionPosse, but this is the film that introduced many Americans to Marty Feldman.

* SpecialEffectFailure: The obvious padding on Gene Wilder's thigh when he stabs himself with the scalpel.

** The DVD commentary. Brooks starts crying during the credits over all the friends he has since lost. [[HarsherInHindsight It's only gotten worse]] as in August 2016, Gene Wilder passed away.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The nusical did some impressive lighting effects, such as flying sparks during "Life, Life" and the rear-projected CGI forest during "Roll In The Hay."

** Also, I dare you to listen to a normal version of "Puttin' On The Ritz" without doing an impression of Peter Boyle as the Monster.

* WeirdAlEffect: It's a really faithful AffectionateParody of ''Film/{{Frankenstein 1931}}'' and ''Film/BrideOfFrankenstein'' - to the point watching ''Young Frankenstein'' before makes many scenes in the originals hard to take seriously.

* BeamMeUpScotty: Would you believe that it's entirely because of ''this'' film that the character of the deformed lab assistant is known as Igor? The character was named Fritz in the 1931 film, while Bela Lugosi played a completely different character named Ygor in its sequel ''Son of Frankenstein'', which was transferred to the Fritz counterpart in this film.

** The DVD commentary. Brooks starts crying during the credits over all the friends he has since lost.