How big of a Marshmallow are you? Did you spot all the references and Easter eggs found in the Veronica Mars movie? Read on to find out!
For many superfans, the Veronica Mars movie is everything they could have wanted and more. It brought back some of our favorite characters, told us what Veronica and her friends had been up to in the past nine or so years, and was littered with so many throwbacks it made our Marshmallow hearts soar.
While this movie was designed to be enjoyed by fans and newbies alike, if you hadn’t seen the television show, chances are some of the references went over your head. Or maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve seen V on your small screen.
Regardless, we’re here to break down our favorite Veronica Mars references and Easter eggs. Obvious spoilers ahead.
‘Veronica Mars’ television show references
Marshmallows
“People say I’m a marshmallow.” Those five simple words probably had most people in the audience grinning from ear to ear. It’s a throwback line to the pilot episode of Veronica Mars when Wallace says Veronica is just a big softie. And although Wallace wasn’t the one to say it in the movie, it was great to hear anyway.
Over and above that, however, is the fact that many Veronica Mars fans now call themselves Marshmallows. As the years have gone on since the end of season 3 in 2007, the Marshmallows have banded together and kept the fandom alive. And it was not for naught. Hearing Kristen Bell utter that phrase was well worth the wait.
Special brownies
Dick is arguably one of the most complicated characters in Veronica Mars, and this little scene was a throwback to that. At the end of season 2, we learn that Dick’s brother Cassidy did something unthinkable. Dick’s subsequent guilt over his treatment of Cassidy fueled much of his plot in season 3 of the show.
In the movie, Dick says he needs his special brownies because he has chronic depression. While it is certainly a funny line in the moment, it’s also a testament to the detail creator Rob Thomas gave the movie. Dick’s past was not forgotten in lieu of making him the comic relief, and for that we are grateful.
From Channel 9
Martina Vasquez was the subject of a hilarious scene in Veronica Mars season 3, episode 8, “Lord of the Pi’s.” Wanting some information from Sheriff Lamb, Veronica calls in and pretends to be the “hottie from channel 9.” Lamb is more than happy to give out information…that is, until Keith interrupts the phone call.
In the movie, there is a nearly identical scene between Veronica and the new sheriff, Dan Lamb, Don’s older brother. Just like in the show, the sheriff is at his desk, Veronica is twirling her hair, and Keith accidentally interrupts the phone call. Luckily for V, this time the sheriff is none the wiser, which makes for a great line from Deputy Sacks later on.
LoVe
“Our story is epic.” We bet the LoVe shippers melted at that line. This was a direct reference to season 2, episode 20, “Look Who’s Stalking.” At the alterna-prom, Logan tells Veronica he thought their story was epic. They come so close to kissing, but Veronica backs away at the last second, and then leaves.
The movie has a bit of a happier ending. The lines between Veronica and Logan are pulled from the scene in the show, though the ending is drastically different. Instead of running away, Veronica takes the leap and it looks like LoVe is back together once again.
Daily wisdom
Did anyone else miss Logan’s daily inspirational messages? He used to record a different inspirational message each day for the voicemail message on his cell phone. They were always hilarious coming from someone like Logan, but they also gave us a little more of a glimpse into his mind.
While we didn’t get our dose of wise words during the course of the movie, if you stuck around for the end credits (and after that hilarious James Franco scene), you’ll know that Logan once again imparts a little bit of wisdom on us before final names scroll across the screen.
Page 2: Did you discover the hidden Easter eggs in the movie?
‘Veronica Mars Movie’ Easter eggs:
‘We Used to be Friends’ by Alejandro Escovedo
“We Used to Be Friends” is, of course, the theme song to the Veronica Mars television show, and has been since the beginning. The Dandy Warhols version was featured in the season 1 and 2 opening credits, but season 3 got a little bit of a makeover. It was slowed down and changed up for Veronica’s college years.
Creator Rob Thomas wanted to do something a bit different with the theme for the movie as well. It only makes sense that the song would change as Veronica changes. In one of the opening scenes, you can see Alejandro Vasquez as a street performer outside the building where Piz works, singing his version of the theme song.
What the hell is a Spondoolie?
In the movie, Bonnie Deville is performing her song “Holding My Breath.” Veronica sees the music video for this, and we notice that Bonnie’s record company is called Spondoolie Music. Sharp-eyed fans will know that Spondoolie is the name of the production company on the Veronica Mars movie.
Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that “Holding My Breath” is performed by Andrea Estella, who does indeed play Carrie Bishop in the film. Estella is the lead singer of the band Twin Sister, and if you listen to their song “I Want a House,” you’ll notice it sounds pretty familiar.
Dax can dance!
Oh, hey there, Dax Shephard! Did you catch Kristen Bell’s real-life husband dancing like a maniac at the 09er club? He was the one wearing the terrible shirt and making some pretty obvious passes at Veronica. It was gag-worthy, to be sure, and V had the same reaction.
Although he was there for only a matter of seconds, we love the little cameo he made. For the die-hard Veronica Mars fans who have followed the stars after their stint on the show, it’s a nice little Easter egg.
The other Rob Thomas
“Rob Thomas is a whore” will always be the best Rob Thomas line in the Veronica Mars TV series, but we loved the one that was in the film as well. “Maybe some solo Rob Thomas,” Piz says, listing the musicians he’d love to hear playing at Veronica’s reunion. It seems that perhaps his opinion of the Matchbox Twenty lead singer has softened over the years?
While it’s true that Rob Thomas (the musician) did embark on a solo career, we’re just going to pretend this line was a clear shoutout to the network that cancelled the Veronica Mars television series in its third season. Rob Thomas (the writer) doesn’t need a network to keep Veronica alive, he’ll do it on his own! (Well, 90,000+ Kickstarter backers and $5 million dollars helps, too.)
Another life
This might just be our favorite Easter egg in the movie. After a cute reunion with Detective(!) Leo, the former deputy asks what V has been up to. “I could’ve sworn you were with the FBI,” he says. “In another life, maybe,” Veronica replies.
This is a throwback to the season 4 pitch to The CW where Veronica went through the Academy and joined the FBI. Ultimately season 4 didn’t happen, and the film took a different path entirely, with Veronica ending up as a lawyer instead of an agent. Even without a straightforward explanation, we loved that they decided to make a point of bringing it up for those fans who would know the true meaning behind that line.