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30 Cray-Cray Behind-The-Scenes Facts and Easter Eggs About Schitt's Creek

By:: Cracked Writers; Brian C. Miller

August 01, 2021

30 Cray-Cray Behind-The-Scenes Facts and Easter Eggs About Schitt's Creek

With a hard to market title like “Schitt's Creek”-- It's pretty incredible that this Canadian sitcom became everyone's binge-watching favorite during the pandemic. Here are a bunch of behind-the-scenes facts and easter eggs to keep an eye out for during your next rewatch!

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER The Birth of Venus Moira's long locks during the wedding is an homage to Botticelli's Italian Renaissance masterpiece. The idea came about when Catherine O'Hara suggested Moira be dressed like the Pope. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER Alexis' first and last words to Ted. When Ted meets Alexis and tells her she's the most beautiful woman in town, she says, I'm sure there's like another girl... .somewhere. When they decide to break up in the final season, Ted tells her that he doesn't think he'll ever meet someone like her again. To which she replies: I'm sure they'll be like, some other woman. . Somewhere. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK Precious Love As the Rose family walked down the aisle during the series finale, the Jazzagals sing Precious Love, the same song that played during the Happy Anniversary episode in season 2 when the Roses said II love you to each other. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Ted had to stand on a box to kiss Alexis. CRACKED.COM Annie Murphy is just about as tall as Dustin Milligan, SO Milligan would often have to stand while she was sitting, or get a boost to appear taller when they smooched. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK The last scene. Emily Hampshire, who plays Stevie, said that the final scene is an Easter egg, in that it really was the last scene all of them shot together, making those goodbyes very real. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Alexis' signature broken wrist pose was based on the Kardashians. CRACKED.COM Actress Annie Murphy noticed the Kardashians (and other obvious influences, like Paris Hilton) would hold their purses with their elbows down, forearms out, and palms up. Alexis is in permanent purse-pose, tweaked slightly SO her plams are facing down. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK The Drip scene When the Roses move into the motel, a plot point sees Eugene Levy's character having to deal with a leaky roof and water dripping on his head while he's trying to sleep. Levy hated this scene because he hates messing up his hair, and his son Dan Levy knew this...which is why he wrote the bit. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Annie Murphy wrote A Little Bit Alexis with her husband. CRACKED.COM Murphy's husband is in Canadian indie band Hollerado, and the power couple collabbed on the pop abomination. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER Shout-outs to executive producer David West Read. Throughout the show, there are dialogue and background signs that give a shout-out to Read. He also makes an appearance during a scene where Alexis kisses Ted. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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The Simply the Best cover was arranged by the actor himself. CRACKED.COM Noah Reid Eongwriter months crafting a proper tribute to Tina Turner. They trusted him SO completely that the original script just said Patrick sings a surprisingly beautiful cover — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK Beetlejuice When Johnny and Moira visit the creek for the very first time in the final season, Moira's donning an umbrella that feels an awful lot like a Beetlejuice throwback, one of 0 'Hara's iconic movies. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Emily Hampshire blacked out while auditioning for Stevie. CRACKED.COM She was pretty much at rock bottom when she booked the audition: out of work, getting divorced, and breaking out in hives at every audition. Dan and Eugene loved her audition, but Hampshire says she doesn't remember a single moment of it. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK It's David's town. In the pilot episode, Johnny says he forgot he actually owned a town, and that he initially bought it as a joke for his son, David. The show comes full circle when in the end, everyone in the family leaves the town, except David. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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There was surprisinigly little improv, for a O'Hara joint. CRACKED.COM According to O'Hara, the Levy gentlemen give me respect, and I respect them. They did do some rewrites on the day of filming, but she didn't feel the need to improvise, because our scripts are great. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK Don't Worry, It's His Sister. When Alexis walks David down the aisle wearing a wedding dress, it's a callback to the third episode of the first season titled, Don't Worry, It's His Sister, which was a referral to the town's hilarious sign. Welcome SCHITTS CREEK WORRY. DON'T HIS SISTER! IT'S — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Catherine O'Hara rewrote her dialogue (using specialized dictionaries). CRACKED.COM She decided early on I don't want to sound like a human. In the first season, her makeup artist gave her Foyle's Philavery: A Treasure of Unusual Words, which she would consult for rewrites. She didn't share it with the Levys until season 5. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER Antonio was at the store! In episode 10 of season 5 when David meets Antonio at the flea market, he tells Stevie that he's sure he's seen the guy in his store. Sure enough, fans were able to spot him during episode 6 lurking behind David and Patrick. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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There are actually 3 Levys on the show. CRACKED.COM Dan and Eugene Levy are arguably the most famous father-son duo at the moment, but Dan's sister (and Eugene's daughter, if you can believe) is also a regular on the show: Twyla the waitress. She's flanked by her dad and bro in her very first appearance. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK Alexis' dresses Alexis eventually parts ways with many of her fashion items by giving them to Twyla. During the wedding, Twyla can be seen wearing one of Alexis' dresses that she herself wore in season one at Moira's birthday. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Dany Levy had to ask fans not to visit Schitt's Creek during the pandemic. CRACKED.COM In March 2020, Levy had to tweet out an appeal to fans who were roadtripping to the Ontario towns where they filmed to please not infect them with the plague. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER Dan Levy's dog. The art department designed the Red's beer bottles in the show with Levy's dog Redmond on them. RED RED RED RED VIN VIN VIN — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Moira Rose is based on the heir to the Guinness fortune. BOB CRACKED.COM When they were working out Moira's aesthetic, Catherine O'Hara brought in reference pictures of Daphne Guinness, a socialite and fashionista known for her outlandish wardrobe. Dan Levy thought they could just pull it off, with their limited budget, if we kept it in black and whites. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER You're my Mariah Carey. When Patrick first tells David that he loves him, he says these words. During the wedding VOWS, Patrick sang some lines from Carey's Always Be My Baby, with Carey's permission. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK David's sweaters. In the series finale, the show pays tribute to all of David's signature sweaters by having them neatly stacked in a drawer in the background. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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Catherine O'Hara only did the pilot as a favor to Eugene Levy. CRACKED.COM Levy called in a favor from his long-time collaborator, and she did the pilot, reluctantly, with no intention of joining if it got picked up to series. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREEK All the books are fake. Not only are the books fake, but they're a running gag because the titles of the books either represent a plot point, or a character trait. For instance, in the Open Mic episode, Moira reads A Hint of Amnesia. In that episode, she immediately forgets the sex of Roland and Jocelyn's baby after learning about it. HINT — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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The Roses are based on the Kardashians. CRACKED.COM Dan Levy had co-hosted an aftershow for The Hills, SO he spent a lot of time thinking about reality stars. When he was coming up with Schitt's Creek, he asked himself would the Kardashians still be the Kardashians without their money? — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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EASTER EGGSTRA REFERENCES & HIDDEN MEANINGS CRACKED.COM SCHITT'S CREER David's flaming sweatshirts. Throughout the show, David periodically wears a shirt with a flame motif on it. It represents his relationship with Patrick. The first time we see him wear a shirt covered in flames is during the Open Mic episode Where Patrick sings, Simply The Best. The opening, lyrics being: I call you when I need you; my heart's on fire. — Source: 16 Easter Eggs And Hidden Meanings In 'Schitt's Creek'

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We don't see the titular creek until the final season. CRACKED.COM Dan Levy was ready to end the series after 5 seasons, but had room to play when he was offered a 6th. He calls the final season a love letter to the fans, and made sure to sprinkle in a few fan-service easter eggs. — Source: 14 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Are A Little Bit Cray-Cray

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