Calling the Old Woman Out: Will calls his mother out for her controlling and irrational feelings towards her sisters and her sister marrying a white guy.
Will: Am I alone in this, or did y'all know he was white?
Distracted by the Sexy: Hilary seems to be leading the movers to where to set up the decorations for the wedding, yet she quickly pegs that they have other reasons for walking behind her despite not looking in their direction.
Hilary: And if you value your tip, stop looking at my behind. (movers drops their heads and quickly walk in front of her)
The Ditz: The "tall" euphemism goes straight over Hilary's head.
Hilary: He didn't seem that tall to me.
Everyone Has Standards: Will really doesn't want to go against his mother (to the point of trying to go behind her back), but he ultimately calls her out on behavior that he disagrees with.
Hidden Depths: Hilary is put in charge of decor for the wedding, and succeeds quite well.
Lampshade Hanging: Janice is asked why she never bothered to mention that Frank was white. She sheepishly remarks she was hoping no one would notice.
Helen: Girl, who did you think you were bringing him home to? Stevie Wonder?
Noodle Incident: According to Vi, the Smith sisters' uncle previously came out as gay. Helen says what really made it a surprise was how he was wearing her clothes when doing so.
Unusual Euphemism: As the adults in the family grapple with the big reveal, they are quick to refer to Frank as "tall" in front of the kids so as not to sound prejudiced. Will fails to pick up on it.
Wham Shot: Everyone assumed the white guy that walked in was just the cab driver. Janice embracing him tells them and the audience different.
