"BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN" Easter Eggs (All 140+ of 'Em) | Watchtower Database

[@echomoon1431]

god I'm glad i found this channel

[@Vilivagod2]

There’s a man named Bruce Wayne in the movie wearing a Batman costume, a subtle reference to the Batman of the DCAU

[@shelbybayer200]

Bad joke

[@Vilivagod2]

@@shelbybayer200 thanks I try really hard

[@adamshafeeq8685]

Bad joke

[@acemanmkiii]

"Sexy Catwoman" So normal Catwoman?

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

Judging by the costume, yeah. :)

[@midluci]

Apparently 1966 Catwoman is Sexy

[@thebrettgreen]

What if the old couple said “Arleen” and not “Irene.” Then it’s a reference to Arleen Sorkin, Harley’s original voice actress

[@adoor3760]

Neat

[@goji253]

I found it funny how a lot of the sexualised costumes were actual or based on actual comic costumes. I'm pretty sure Supergirl wore that for a time, so did Catwoman, Ice probably did too and Starfire DEFINITELY wore that costume.

[@ItsButterBean1020]

But did Granny wear that

[@andreapitre1978]

Catwoman did for certain... that was her nineties comic outfit.

[@jpgsouza2001]

@@ItsButterBean1020 If i saw granny wearing that i'm pretty sure my eyes would fall out of my head and i would die.

[@ScrewBallTheAlien]

@@ItsButterBean1020I hope to God she didn’t lol

[@manof2moro]

The "things" you do for us people are much appreciated!

[@manof2moro]

Also, what if that is the real Starfire just trying to make a living for herself after the disbanding of the Titans years ago? She seems to be around Dick's age and she knows what cities he operates in. She could be hoping to "accidentally" run into him to rekindle old feelings. (See, you're not the only one who overthinks things.)

[@Decepticoncause]

GIVE IN TO GRANNY!!! Literally didn't expect it and it was the best part.

[@BATTY3459]

I never realized Hro Talak was an anagram of Katar Hol! Wow! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@bobbyadage]

The odd text is called Lorem Ipsum or 'greeking'. It is a standard method of producing the shape of an article before the actual text is written. It came into use around the 1960's though it was used less often a lot earlier. In its standard form Lorem Ipsum is a nonsense mashup of a 1st century Latin text by Cicero. Usually someone beats me to a pointless bit of trivia like this. But watch any movie with barely visible text and you'll see it with subtle variations in thousands of films. Once you look for it you can't unsee it.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Being a filmmaker, I'm very familiar with it, and assumed it was that to begin with. But I can't find any version of it online that matches the exact text from this movie.

[@bobbyadage]

Watchtower Database I figured you were aware of what it was called. After all you did go through the trouble of translating the actual text.I was just surprised that no one in the comments section decided to act as chief factotum on that one yet. (Pushes glasses up on nose) from one geek to another kudos on the vids. Consider me subscribed.

[@dcauwatchtower]

bobbyadage No worries. You get one golden hate sweater as compensation.

[@square_kirby7852]

You trying to read it was hilarious 😆

[@natahliazaring5291]

The odd part to me was how readable it was while watching the film. Usually they try to make it less obviously Lorem Ipsum in animation. Live action less so, just bc you have real props

[@mrsmileygaming2735]

I feel like this movie made you lose your mind dude you doing ok?

[@spacecat9051]

Arleen Sorkin is the name you're looking for. She voiced the original Harley Quinn on Batman animated series.

[@BATMAN-gh1nf]

Bruce Timm should have spent less time on including such a high number of DCAU easter eggs and more time writing a decent story.

[@MrCreepjo]

Maybe instead of DC letting Bruce Timm to do anything DCAU have Paul Dini write and direct the story first.

[@jakebryant3445]

Without Dini Timm is like a misguided puppy

[@oldschoolsociety9326]

Timm is an artist, he was never a great storyteller, but an idea guy, like HR in Flash season 3 (because this is a DC video and you guys should know). He just took the credit, and threw Bennett and Dini under the truck.

[@Devilsblood]

Maybe you guys should stop taking this seriously and enjoy the material for what it is. Fanboys = brats

[@wesleywiggins958]

Ruben Baeza If we don't take it seriously & tell the creators that we don't like, how is it ever going to get better? Just "enjoying the material for what it is" gets nothing done.

[@RussianJackal]

Damn, dude! I stumbled on the video accidentally, phone skipped to it after Playing “don’t pull your love”. I enjoyed the movie, although I can VERY easily see how other DC fans, or people who don’t like humor/satire can hate it beyond all reason. However, I didn’t realize just how many references and callbacks there were. Love or hate “Batman and Harley”, that’s effort, dammit! Great video!

[@LowellLucasJr.]

In the words of Kenvin Conroy Batman "Your over thinking this...But don't quit your day job ." Seriously, love this video! I will subscribe!

[@Molandria]

Wait, people were upset by Harley Quinn doing that to Nightwing? o_O I thought that was rather in character for her.

[@dcauwatchtower]

THANK YOU.

[@Astrotrain78]

Where did you see her doing something similar in the rest of the DCAU?

[@JohnSmith-lt1ck]

Ride The Lightning The DCAU has nothing about anything like this. The only animated offering that has a Harley bed scene prior to this is Assault on Arkham.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Let’s try “Ya wanna rev up your Harley?” in “Mad Love.” Or a censored nude Harley running about their lair in “Harley Loves Joker.” Or any number of other sexual innuendos or allusions throughout BTAS, TNBA, JL, “Return of the Joker”...take another watch.

[@JohnSmith-lt1ck]

Watchtower Database Oh, yeah. I forgot about all those. Welp, time to rewatch the classics! 😁 Edit: Return of the Joker really wasn’t that sexual with Harley though. I always considered that as tame compared to that time she placed herself in a pie.

[@EricBrooksDotCom]

12:08 - that "wall art" were actually decals from the 1970's that kids like me had all over their room. Brought back so many memories.

[@TlalocW]

12:22 The artwork on the walls comes from advertisements for DC merch in 1970s comic books.

[@dalethelander3781]

TlalocW Earlier. 1960s. Lots of Carmine Infantino there.

[@LikeAFoxStudios]

I really love these videos man. Super funny, and super informative. Keep em coming please!

[@lohanmicahtv6684]

put some respect on mullet nightwing, i love it

[@amf8182]

10:57 "Oh my sexy Granny Goodnes there's the full package" jajajajaja I'm dying jajaja X'D

[@SirEmmanTV]

you forgot the time when Batman made out with Cheeta in Justice League haha!

[@TigerofRobare]

"The book condoned Batman and Robin for having a homosexual relationship." That's quite the Ferudian slip.

[@ProjektTaku]

I thought that batman and robin(nightwing) were like a father and son.

[@davebrown2056]

@@ProjektTaku They _are._ The author of that book just had a sick mind.

[@ProjektTaku]

@@davebrown2056 yeah bro, I think the parents of the time should've been more worried about the fact that the guy writing that book turned a wholesome partnership about a man adopting a orphan into some p*do allegory then whether batman liked women or not.

[@SpiegelmanSzn]

I love how you’re playing Chase Me in the background. Legendary stuff my man.

[@angellowy]

I was looking around for the mysterious squeaking in my room, and looked at my pet bunny to see if she made that sound, but then the continuous squeaking in the lightning rounds made me look at my phone. Then i remember thats the sound the egg-baby makes lol. I thought the egg was going to be a mentioned easter egg

[@latenightscifi]

Is it funny how the Hal thing was enough for a rant, and now he just IS canon lmao

[@lukebennet6989]

Instead of shredding my mind on "real knowledge", I'm shredding it on DCAU knowledge. And my brain can't handle it.

[@KamenRider1]

I think one of the dancers in the bar is also a reference to Jill St. John's "Molly" character from the 60's Batman show. She's the redhead in the green dress.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Kamen Rider 1 Very possible. Thanks.

[@andrewquick4176]

Love how you get ranty about things Cause you know We ALL do it

[@ProjektTaku]

ngl, the idea that galatea's mind was jumbled from the electricity bolt and turned her into hero is pretty cool. I would watch that movie.

[@ironwarmonger]

In a very ironic twist, I was watching this movie with some friends, on a Saturday night. During the bar seen we were trying to identify the various Hench people in that seen. The two that were Cat Woman's from the old Batman 66 series, we did not. But when the movie was over I resent my TV back to antenna from the DVD player. The tuner was sent to MeTV, and the Episode of Batman with Cat woman and those two henchmen was the episode that was on.

[@kurtking8046]

timms right in the new adventures of batman and Robin Harley is sitting around in laungire making the joke about joker riding his Harley. shes always been like that its nothing new.

[@MrStabby19812]

kurt king or trying to get joker into bed while covered head to toe in pudding.

[@MikeSandersonVideos]

There's that, then there's this

[@TeemoQuinton]

I've always been of the opinion that the "Highlights" on the cape/cowl are just reflecting light... Grey/black is a more 'cloth' like cape while the 'blue' is more reflective, perhaps rain-proofed cape.... Edit - I've watched a few of your videos, not all and as of yet I've not even heard of that coming up from you fine folk! Then again... I've never heard it from ANYBODY so I shouldn't be surprised.

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

At 12:10 what you missed is that all those posters on the wall are classic DC posters from the 70s they really used to sell. I had the Green Lantern one.

[@dcauwatchtower]

NoJusticeNoPeace Ah, very nice. Wouldn't have caught that, thank you!

[@dalethelander3781]

1960s.

[@winterberry3412]

3:13-3:15 Why did I feel like Question wrote that?

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

But Hal Jordan appeared when Amazo came back for Lex in JLU with John Stewart.

[@dcauwatchtower]

You’re probably thinking of Kyle Rayner.

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

+Watchtower Database So that means there can be multiple GL's from Earth? I mean John replaced Hal, wouldn't Kyle replace John or opposite? Isn't it supposed to be only 1 GL from Earth aka the chosen one?

[@dcauwatchtower]

John didn’t replace anyone. Hal Jordan has only “appeared” once: his name scrawled on the side of an Air Force jet in one Superman episode. Kyle Rayner took over from Abin Sur when the latter died in the same episode. It was later explained in Justice League’s “Hearts and Minds” that Kyle was sent to Oa to be trained by Katma Tui. John Stewart has supposedly been the Green Lantern of Sector 2814 for several years, so it has been hypothesized that he and Abin Sur may have been sector partners. So yes, in theory there are multiple Green Lanterns per sector in the DCAU.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Finding new information every day: "Dwayne McDuffie on Green Lantern: “We’ve explained [John Stewart’s background] in bits and pieces: John was a Green Lantern long before Kyle, but not in this sector (he was with the Honor Guard). When Abin Sur got into trouble, his ring found another worthy Earthman, Kyle Rayner. When Kyle was reassigned for training, John came back to cover Earth’s sector, as it was an opportunity to serve near his home planet."

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

Basically, there was an episode of Superman the Animated Series where Sinestro was killing Green Lanterns and capturing their rings. He killed the Green Lantern of sector 2814 (the one that includes Earth) but the ring got to Kyle and Superman helped him take out Sinestro. When it was time to do the Justice League they went with John because they didn't want an all-white team so they explained that Kyle was on Oa training (there was a bit that stated this in "Hearts and Minds" which had a bunch of Green Lanterns in it). It's kind of like how they added Hawkgirl (without there ever being a Hawkman) and replaced Aquaman with her so there would be another woman on the team. It's also why I get annoyed with people who don't understand that, in the comics, Hal was the Green Lantern who helped found the Justice League.

[@christopheredwards788]

This is funny and entertaining watch!! Worth every minute!🙏🙏👏

[@kaciallen2974]

First video I've seen from this channel but you just earned yourself a sub!

[@CasshernSinz1613]

You missed the Adam West references when Batman was beating up the thugs at the bar and the "BOOM" "POW" text popped up with those cheezy sound effects

[@dcauwatchtower]

Yeah, for some reason while scripting this video my mind went “those are so obvious no one wouldn’t notice that” but I totally should’ve included them. +1 Eggbaby sound effect!

[@Littlelui23]

I loved how he reacted to the new batsuit. I burst out in laughter

[@erickleefeld4883]

The drawings of superheroes on the wall of the "Super Babes" restaurant used to appear in the upper-left corners of the covers of DC Comics series.

[@jordangarner87]

Your count is on par with that of Cinema Sins. Well played 5/5

[@Talongirl333]

That text on the document is called ‘lorem ipsum’. Just Incase anyone was curious. It’s commonly used by web developer, designers, and animators. Originally, it’s used as placeholder text, literal filler to plug in so you can see the overall layout until you get the real material. In a lot of animation they use it for quick scenes like newspapers or documents just to flush out the document without spending time actually drafting text. It’s all in Latin, and literally means nonsense. I’ve used lorem ipsum that would randomly list cuts of pork, and then a sentence later give a broken sentence about how great Thomas Edison was. There’s a few different versions, so they can be fun to translate if you have a slow day.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Talongirl333 Being a filmmaker, I'm very familiar with it, and assumed it was that to begin with. But I can't find any version of it online that matches the exact text from this movie.

[@chrismiller5035]

Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@fersanthevaultdweller2024]

That slap at 12:00 was great, comedy gold right there nice bro

[@silvercomet6782]

if the joker's comatose and harley's done with crime, then where the hell does that flashback from batman beyond: return of the joker take place? it can't be before this, can it? because joker dies and harley should know that batman is Bruce Wayne

[@dcauwatchtower]

After the movie, it would seem. Joker must have snapped out of it somehow. He tends to come back no matter how much everyone wants him to stay gone.

[@bludj992]

It's just a movie. It doesn't exist within the Animated Series and Beyond timeline (no matter what the creators say because then, with all )the inconsistencies, it'd end up being retconned). It's just done in a similar style.

[@JohnSmith-lt1ck]

Blu Dj I think you’re right. From what I know, it’s set in the DCAU but may or may not be canon. Like Spider-Man: The New Animated Series. Set in the Raimi film timeline, it picks up where the first movie left off (Harry hating Spidey, Norman dying, etc.) but is not canon, with parts of the story being very inconsistent, such as Doc Connors being a dead mutated biologist where he’s a pretty much healthy physicist in the canon timeline. Sorry I brought up Marvel to those purely DC fans out there. Just can’t find a DC-related example. I am praying this was not canon. And if Melissa Rauch were to reprise her role, she should use her regular voice. Accent was too heavy here and I know she can do better.

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

I have a theory that the chemicals that made him a clown also gave him a slow but powerful form of regeneration, to the point he can come back even from death, it just takes time (except when it doesn't). Look at the sheer number of times Batman has knocked his teeth out and. later they're fine and dandy.

[@R1ckyWithA1]

Blu Dj the creators say it’s canon so it’s canon.

[@corbanblake8359]

"Who-wah" - Harleen Quinnzel (Batman & Harley Quinn 2017)

[@mironricardo]

"Please clap" 😂😂😂 Giving us that ol' Bush motivation.

[@duffmanzee]

Im gonna say it: I dont hate this movie it was fun

[@arceuslordofcreation8824]

"You look like a man who takes himself too seriously, do you want my opinion, you need to lighten up"🔥🔥🔥

[@stw3art14]

I died at the waitress analysis from 10:45 to 11:06

[@mkauf84]

So if I visited the Patreon page I could of watched this yesterday? That would of saved me 22 minutes today.

[@yourfavoritepodcast9147]

Omg is that the catch me theme playing in the background!? I love that short! Also great video

[@alphahunterd]

I'm sorry but I just love how this movie just seems to make you go crazy.

[@Glacier_Nester]

John glover was SO good as Lionel Luthor, y'all

[@GabePuratekuta]

His hair's also a great actor.

[@repportin]

the best parts are when you freak out a whole bunch :)

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

I do think a lot of things, like the appearance or refrence of some characters not seen before could be explained as "they first showed up since the end of the last movie/episodes/whatever". Hal could also be a fictional character in that universe or maybe became a Green Lantern after the series ended and the movies picked up. Maybe "Green Lantern: First Flight" is a part of this continuity even if the animation style doesn't match. :)

[@Elvisbackpack]

Funny thing, before I saw this movie, I came up with a fanfic idea where Galatea is allowed to reform and become Power Girl.

[@Zorro976]

Those pictures on the wall from the restaurant were from the Meco Superheroes packaging from the 70's

[@aethermeyer2232]

I don't know why this was so entertaining to watch

[@ladyofoblivion2796]

Im so glad someone is showing love for the zeta project.

[@bul13ts]

I like how you acknowledge this is all just a waste of time. Too many comic and cartoon channels treat these mediums like something which one must dedicate their entire lives to as opposed to just something fun that should only ever be picked apart and analyzed by people like us who find that fun. It shows a degree of self awareness and honesty that breeds far less cynicism and bitterness than most of the more sensationalist channels out there like to push on you. You're not on a crusade, and neither are we. You're just sharing your thoughts on something you deem fun to talk about, and that's really refreshing. You seem like a cool guy, and I'm honestly surprised I took so long to subscribe to you. Cheers!

[@dcauwatchtower]

🤙❤️

[@supreme84x]

For the Batmobile, just assume a recent adventure caused the other one to be in the shop, so he pulled out the older one. Or you could say they are the same but different lenses...

[@RustyNips]

With how often them and the wings get blown up broken and damaged this is super likely Same with batsuit changes

[@GabePuratekuta]

He wrecked it trying to drive up a wall.

[@sustelsuk]

I suspect Leo and Felix (catwoman henchmen) are henchmen for Catman (a different version in the dcau) or they were teaser for a secret movie where dcau Batman meet the Batman ‘66 where the two switched places and they had deal with a different Gotham! But was cancelled due Adam west death or something like that or Catman theory, where Batman beat up a crazy guy in a cat suit and his henchmen or something

[@scotishpeanut3065]

16:36 made me laugh very hard

[@samiai8905]

14:16 I mean, you can safely say that technology has advanced quite a bit in universe so maybe these kinds of phones just happened to be developed.

[@AnalyticalMenace]

Dear Gawd....this video analysis is hilarious! You really know your stuff, dude. I'm officially impressed!

[@DanielS2001]

When it comes to the Superbabes bit, the Catwoman waitress' outfit mimics the 1993 Catwoman comic outfit.

[@theowl4583]

This video made me realize college went by like a breeze lol *4 years ago

[@shanekelley9042]

The elderly couple Harley Quinn could be a joke to refer to the original voice of Harley who was Arleen and it could be the joke is that they mixed up her name plus she kinda looked like Harley

[@fitzsimmons6064]

Amazing video! Gonna check out the others on this channel.

[@chrisanderson2204]

If you watch the BTAS episode ''The strange secret of Bruce Wayne''you do see blinking red lights on the first Batwing

[@codymosby3650]

The one redhead in the green dress from the bar scene was also from the Adam West show. She convinced Batman to dance with her.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Cody Mosby Noted, thanks.

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

20:28/ Ah, Warner Brothers, with your self references! Never bothered to notice til now that the little hovering alien passing right to left on screen had the face of Little Ceasar himself, Edward G. Robinson! Good to now know that 80+ years later, you still go out of your way to honor your own cinematic past...

[@TheHelion1988]

The Latin text you are reading is a "Lorem Ipsum" extract. Its a placeholder text very commonly used

[@dcauwatchtower]

Being a filmmaker, I'm very familiar with it, and assumed it was that to begin with. But I can't find any version of it online that matches the exact text from this movie.

[@michaeledwards3818]

I decided to play a drinking game to this video swig your beer every time the egg baby laughs .

[@dcauwatchtower]

Michael Edwards Oh dear

[@michaeledwards3818]

Well I woke up hangover free thankfully as I had work the next day .

[@joelfigueredo957]

So glad Nightwing got a new hair style in this, And it’s canon woooohhhhh (Hated the New Adventures one)

[@loser-by-choice1269]

Literally anything that mentions Booster Gold, I'm a fan of.

[@rossnelson1016]

You've probably heard this before, but back in the 90's, there was a DCU event called "Bloodlines", which created a handful of new heroes & villains. One of them was named Argus, and he bothered the Flash for a few years. Not sure if that Argus is the reason for all A.R.G.U.S. organizations, but who knows?

[@joelfigueredo957]

Umm you made a slight mistake, yes he last on screen appearance was in JLU Wild Card But the last time chronologically was in Batman Beyond when Joker dies and she falls down the riven Yes she does survive but she was so madly in love in the DCAU that I doubt she could shave gone on without him Meaning this movie must take place after Tim becomes a sleeping Joker agent, and Joker is dead After all if she’s so loyal to Joker then why would she try to get Jiggy with Nightwing, just think about it

[@arkham6656]

This was fucking hilarious

[@kjarulesu]

Im a very recent fan. Love the show dude.

[@greenliongirl07]

The Zeta project was so awesome.

[@Comiccollector239]

This was uploaded on my Birthday awesome on Friday I turned 18

[@Alexanderiii]

At 16:42 you missed Batman and Cheetah's kiss during part two of Justice League: Injustice for all.

[@winstore2459]

great work man, you are mastermind...

[@xitlalicastro5422]

You forgot nightwing dancing with the girl as a callback to robin dancing in the 60's batman series pilot episode.

[@williamoxx9133]

As far as Green Lantern goes, You Have Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner in that order.

[@crystalwolf3838]

Irene may be Harley's sister or relative as she mentioned having a sister in a comic and they may be her grandparents

[@timtwoface]

10:07 - "Irene" probably means "Arleen Sorkin", the original voice actor of Harley Quinn (and good friend of creator Paul Dini).

[@dcauwatchtower]

Many people have suggested that, but to me it’s not close enough to be what the reference is.

[@fitzsimmons6064]

The "comic books" in reference in the Seduction of the Innocent here, could maybe be events from the the Justice Guild "comics".

[@AlternativeJunky]

crying...:D Dude this is amazing & weird...and amazing

[@kendallchaos]

One thing I noticed is harleys “super babes” uniform is similar to her roller due by uniform with her number on the shoulders

[@AzmiAb]

Which Batman was it where Harleen Quinzel had a TV show before she met Joker?

[@dcauwatchtower]

That’s “The Batman.” Not in DCAU continuity. We did realize we missed this though, and brought it up in our follow-up Easter Eggs video!

[@Gsmooth84]

Been a while since I've been to your channel

[@Mlackakao]

John DiMaggio was also the Scotsman from Samurai Jack. Instead of a metal (gun) leg, Steel has a metal hand.

[@blitzhunter128]

18:47 RIP to B'wana Beast who died in Batman the Brave And The Bold cartoon (Not in the DCAU but still)

[@marcuslarsson]

The elderly couple: they're old and can't remember names, so Irene is probably a play on Arleen [Sorkin], since Melissa Rauch voices Harley in this movie.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Good thought! A few people have suggested that, but it isn’t close enough, in my opinion.

[@jaceresa]

Did the old couple say Arleen, instead of Irene? Arleen Sorkin inspired the look of Harley when she was on Days of Our Lives and voiced the character for BTAS.

[@Hadam10Rose]

Maybe Hal lives on Oath as head of the Lateran Corps in the DCAU.

[@Frankielaz]

Those wall stickers are classic from late 60s early 70s !! I had them!

[@1976Ronin]

The "Ask Quinn Show" with the spinning arm obstacles & the 3 pink giant balls at the end. Was a straight up a dedication (Easter Egg) to the TV Show "Wipeout". Which was the precursor to the "American Ninja Warrior" TV Show. That was awesome show, one I use to love. I wish They bring back "Wipeout".

[@dcauwatchtower]

True, true! Didn’t think to tack that on as an Easter egg, but then again, it’s probably more of one than “Oh look, Batman’s cape is missing.”

[@1976Ronin]

Regardless, I still enjoyed Your video. Thank You for the time & effort You put into it.

[@dcauwatchtower]

Our pleasure!