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: During their kung fu training in San Francisco's Chinatown, the Minions—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—don bright yellow tracksuits . This is a direct reference to the iconic outfit Bruce Lee wore in Game of Death .

: One of the Vicious 6 villains is actually named Nunchuck , a nun who uses nunchaku, blending 70s action tropes with the Minions' brand of absurdity. Other "Winks" to Watch For : During their kung fu training in San

: The plot features a retired master teaching the Minions martial arts to rescue Gru, mimicking the training montages of classic 70s action films. Other "Winks" to Watch For : The plot

The 1970s flavoring doesn't stop there. Sharp-eyed viewers can also spot: : A callback to the original Despicable Me

: A punny nod to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme , who voices the character with the giant lobster claw.

: A callback to the original Despicable Me , where the bank's subtitle "Formerly Lehman Brothers" was a sharp jab at real-world financial history.

2022's Minions 2: James Bond, Jaws, and Bruce Lee "Winks" You Can't Miss