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Adventure Time - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
A waving snail is hidden in every single episode of the original series.
This started as a simple running gag for attentive viewers but was eventually integrated into the plot. For a time, the snail was possessed by The Lich, making its cameo a more sinister omen. In the spinoff "Distant Lands," the snail is notably absent for the first time in the episode "BMO."
In the episode "The Visitor" (S6E27), Finn's dad builds a spaceship named "The Minnie."
This was a subtle piece of foreshadowing. It wouldn't be revealed for another two seasons that Finn's mother is named Minerva, whose nickname is likely "Minnie."
In "Futurama," a brief scene shows Bender pulling a doll out of a pile that looks exactly like Jake the Dog.
This is a direct nod to the fact that voice actor John DiMaggio voices both characters. In another crossover moment, DiMaggio's character in the show "Final Space" says, "What time is it? It's adventure-in' time!"
The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror XXV" opening segment features the Simpson family drawn in the style of various animated shows, including Adventure Time.
This tribute showcases "Adventure Time's" cultural reach and influence on the animation landscape. In the segment, Bart is dressed as Finn, Lisa as Fionna, Homer as the Ice King, and Marge as Princess Bubblegum.
In a Season 8 episode, a world population chart is briefly visible, showing a massive drop.
This chart visualizes the devastating human population loss caused by the Great Mushroom War. It also includes a small dip around the 1300s, accurately reflecting the impact of the Black Plague, adding a layer of historical realism to the show's fictional apocalypse.