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If there’s one thing Spider-Man fans love, it’s a good old-fashioned callback to the classics. And that’s exactly whatYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Mandid in episode 5 titledThe Unicorn Unleashed.The animated show dropped a legendary reference from Sam Raimi’s OG movies, that Bully Maguire will surely approve of.
During a conversation between the new troublemaker in town, Big Donovan and Lonnie Lincoln, the former used one unforgettable line from Sam Raimi’sSpider-Man(2002), with the same petty energy. And now, the internet is losing its mind, as expected. So, if you haven’t yet started watchingYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,this might be the perfect reason to start.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’s nod to Tobey Maguire
Following the release ofYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manon Disney+, the show immediately catapulted to great heights because of the way it explores Peter Parker’s origin story and early days as Spider-Man. And now, asthe show dropped episode 5, titledThe Unicorn Unleashed, the animated series became a buzzing topic among netizens.
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Why? Because one particular scene between crime lord Big Donovan and Lonnie Lincoln had fans doing double takes after Donovan dropped a line straight out of Sam Raimi’sSpider-Man(2002). Well, it’s none other than the “I missed the part where that’s my problem” line thatTobey Maguireoriginally dropped with an extreme level of pettiness.
Without spoiling the animated show, all we can say is Big Donovan seemingly went full-on Bully Maguire on Lonnie Lincoln. Quite similar to how Tobey Maguire dropped the line on the Wrestling Promoter after he refused to give him his deserving money and later asked for help after getting robbed. Now, although it appeared as a small moment in the show, it’s packed with a nostalgic punch.
Fans are losing their minds over the OGSpider-Manreference
Now, considering howSam Raimi’sSpider-Mantrilogy holds a special place in every fan’s heart, this particular scene fromYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manimmediately went viral on social media. As the modern adaptation paid tribute to this iconic scene from the OG films, it stirred up some serious excitement.
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The internet exploded with reactions and now fans are posting memes, GIFs, and excited tweets about howYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manjust gave us a taste of Tobey Maguire. Fans are calling it one of the best Easter eggs in recent Marvel animation, which surely deserves a nod of approval from Bully Maguire.
I can’t believe they really just did this lmaooooo#YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderManpic.twitter.com/TCHYavaDCy
YOOOOOO, HE SAID THE LINE!!!!https://t.co/meY5sje4ZI
Bully Maguire 😂😂😂😂https://t.co/8x9OblBZLo
I had to double take.https://t.co/54VBOQVLM7
So I said:https://t.co/6WYuc1Xf0tpic.twitter.com/5PQJgGdfPx
So, for the ones who haven’t yet started watching the show, this might be your cue to swing into it. Filled with an amazing storyline, iconic characters, and some goodSpider-Mancallbacks,Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manis waiting to be your perfect source of binge-watch.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manis currently streaming on Disney+.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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