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Superbad has been making people laugh since it hit theaters in 2007, and its mix of awkward friendships, terrible decisions, and unforgettable one-liners has helped it become one of the defining teen comedies of its generation. Much of that comes from the chemistry between its cast, but the movie is also packed with visual jokes, running gags, and situations that somehow keep getting more ridiculous. Whether you’ve watched it once or can quote half the script from memory, there are plenty of moments that still land years later.
Here are 15 of the funniest gags from Superbad.
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Seth’s childhood drawing obsession
One of the movie’s earliest running jokes reveals that Seth spent years drawing the same very inappropriate picture over and over, a story he tells with complete confidence.
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McLovin chooses his fake ID
Instead of picking something believable, Fogell proudly shows up with an ID that introduces the world to “McLovin,” making an already questionable plan even worse.
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‘One name? Who are you, Seal?’
The fake ID immediately sparks one of the movie’s most quoted exchanges, as Seth can’t believe anyone thought a single-name ID would actually work.
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The cops take McLovin under their wing
Rather than arresting him, Officers Slater and Michaels end up treating McLovin like an old friend, creating one of the movie’s funniest side stories.
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The alcohol run that never goes as planned
Buying drinks sounds simple enough, but every stop along the way somehow turns into a brand-new disaster.
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Seth gets hit by a car
One of the night’s most unexpected moments comes when Seth is suddenly hit by a car, only for the situation to become even stranger seconds later.
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McLovin buys the alcohol
Against all odds, the only person who actually manages to buy alcohol is the one everyone thought would fail first.
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McLovin’s first ride in a police car
Instead of panicking, McLovin is genuinely thrilled to be riding around with two cops, completely missing how bizarre the whole situation is.
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Seth’s confidence never wavers
Even when absolutely nothing is going his way, Seth keeps acting like he’s the coolest person in the room, which only makes the awkward moments funnier.
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The party that gets out of hand
By the time everyone finally makes it to the party, almost every plan has already fallen apart, and things only get more chaotic from there.
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Officer Slater’s questionable life advice
Bill Hader’s laid-back cop has plenty of wisdom to share, although very little of it sounds like something a police officer should be saying.
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The fake fight between the cops
What starts as a normal ride turns into one of the movie’s funniest surprises when the officers decide to put on a ridiculous show for McLovin.
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The dance floor surprise
Just when the party seems like it’s settling down, one unexpected moment on the dance floor adds another unforgettable laugh.
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Seth and Evan go shopping together
After everything they’ve been through, the final shopping trip gives the movie a surprisingly sweet ending without losing its sense of humor.
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McLovin becomes the night’s biggest winner
What starts as the world’s worst fake ID somehow turns McLovin into the one who has the most unforgettable night of anyone in the movie.
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