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  • Big-Lipped Alligator Moment: In the original edit of the "Girls & Boys" video, a short segment took place after the first line of the second verse during which the band was leaning against a fence and an old woman dressed like Avril Lavigne walked up, which led to them parodying the opening of her "Complicated" video.
  • Funny Moment: The trial scene in the "Lifestyles of The Rich & Famous" video, featuring cameos from Kyle Gass and Chris Kirkpatrick.
    Prosecutor: Isn't it true that the accused TREATED YOU LIKE A DOG?!
    [The camera cuts to show a dog is being questioned as a witness]
  • Germans Love David Hasselhoff: The band were extremely popular in Australia, even more so than in America. The Madden Brothers have made numerous appearances on Australian television programs, and Joel Madden eventually bought a second residence in Sydney.
  • Growing the Beard: Cardiology - especially after the lackluster Good Morning Revival - would qualify, with critics remarking that the album retains the sound of the first two albums whilst blending it with the 10 years of life experience since then.
  • Heartwarming Moments:
    • "Thank You, Mom" - the bonus track to their self-titled debut album, and a tribute to Joel and Benji's single mother.
    • "Harlow's Song (Can't Dream Without You)" - A tribute to Joel's daughter.
    • "Los Angeles Worldwide" - a Sequel Song to "Waldorf Worldwide" with lyrics reflecting upon the band's success.
      I got my girl, I got my daughter - that's a hell of a lot
  • Nightmare Fuel: "My Bloody Valentine" in which the lyrics describe stalking and murdering the boyfriend of a girl that the protagonist is in love with.
  • Sequel Displacement: In the UK, The Young and The Hopeless is treated as their first album by everyone except their fans & occasionally, magazines that cover rock music. Somewhat justified, as their self-titled album was released at the same time & the music videos have never played on UK television.
  • Signature Song: "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", "The Anthem" and "Girls & Boys".
  • Suspiciously Similar Song: According to this, "40 oz Dream" sounds like "Juliet" by Hollerado.
  • Tear Jerker:
    • "Hold On" - a song the band wrote to anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts.
    • "Emotionless" - an open letter to Benji and Joel's father, who had walked out on the family when the twins were 15 years old.
  • Wangst:
    • Depending upon who you ask, some will claim the majority of their work falls under this.
    • Even dedicated fans feel that Joel's over-the-top monologue on the bridge of "Predictable" was just a bit too cheesy.
    • Acknowledged in "The Young And The Hopeless":
      When I sing about my past
      It's not a gimmick, not an act

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