The Afterparty: Why Is Ike Barinholtz Mocking Fast & Furious Again?
Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Afterparty episode 2.
Ike Barinholtz mocks the Fast & Furious franchise in his episode of The Afterparty, which is mysteriously following his notable parody of the movies in 2018’s Blockers. Comedian Ike Barinholtz isn’t the first actor to mock the Fast & Furious movies in a project, as the franchise is typically referenced or spoofed in films and TV shows that feature high-speed car chases or middle-aged men wanting to look tough and act like Dom Toretto. At the same time, two of Ike Barinholtz’s most significant recent roles have oddly featured extended jokes specifically targeting Fast & Furious and Vin Diesel’s character.
In the 2018 comedy movie Blockers, Ike Barinholtz, Leslie Mann, and John Cena are three parents trying to stop their teenage daughters from losing their virginities on Prom night. One particular scene features Mann in the driver’s seat while Barinholtz rides in the passenger seat and F9's John Cena rides in the back. While trying to chase down their kids’ limo and get it to pull over, Barinholtz’s character talks about having seen the Fast & Furious movies dozens of times, giving Mann tips on how to hit the limo so that it veers off the road. Telling her to ask the question “What would Vin Diesel do?,” Barinholtz’s Blockers scene ends with his Fast & Furious knowledge landing them in a ditch.
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Barinholtz seemingly has a deep admiration for the Fast & Furious franchise and some of its most mockable elements. His recent episode of The Afterparty focused on telling his character’s story depicted as an action-heavy Fast & Furious spoof. His character Brett recalls the night of Xavier’s
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