Genius Foreshadowing Fans Noticed In Popular Sitcoms
Sitcoms don't get enough credit for delivering complex moments that viewers don't see coming. More so than that, there are hints and foreshadowing that precede these moments long before they ever come to fruition. Some fans have spotted these nods toward future events, which place the scenes in greater context. Here are the best foreshadowed moments fans noticed in classic sitcoms.
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From Redditor u/vJ3801:
Ah! Yes the foreshadowing. Laughed about it, didn't even think for once that it would be the ending. Btw Barney is Legen-wait for it- dary, because he exactly did what he said (lol).
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The Twist Ending Of 'How I Met Your Mother' Is Alluded To In Season 5
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Foreshadowing?
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From Redditor u/AnaWithTheCats:
Ah. That foreshadowing.
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The Premiere Points Toward The Fifth Season Finale In 'The Office'
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Foreshadowing the Season 5 finale in the season premiere.
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From Redditor u/MasturMonk:
On a second watch of The Office, I noticed a line in S02, E06 foreshadows a scene in S03, E03 when Dwight uses the dentist as an alibi.
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From Redditor u/trampus1:
Season 8, episode 2 "The Soul Mate" foreshadows the finale.
I watched this episode last night and in the opening bit, George and Jerry are in a cab talking, when this exchange happens after talking about using a big toe nail as a shank:
George: I love prison.
Jerry: It is fascinating.
George: Well, maybe some day.