Bluey - Surprise!
Surprise! — Trivia
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The wheelchair race on TV is based on the 2006 New York Marathon, where Kurt Fearnley overturned but finished first and set a race record. Kurt Fearnley also provides commentary for the race in the episode.
Real World -
The flash forward scene shows taller trees, wind turbines, new neighborhood developments, drones, a third blue-lidded bin, Bluey with white hairs and a visible lower lip, a tablet displaying a photo of Currimundi Beach, and a small black circle resembling an Amazon Alexa on a footrest.
Continuity -
In the flash-forward scene, the Heelers' garden and neighborhood show changes like taller trees, new developments, wind turbines, and drones. Bluey has white hairs, a visible lower lip, and a third blue-lidded bin, while the tablet lock screen displays Currimundi Beach and a photo frame shows Bingo at Rapa Nui, Bluey's graduation, and a younger Bluey with an orange heart.
Continuity -
The map on the playroom wall is in focus for the first time, highlighting Queensland and Brisbane.
Location -
Bluey's suit and tennis ball blaster reference RoboCop and the cartoon Spartakus, while her blaster hand is similar to Mega Man's.
Reference -
The air date for this episode was not announced beforehand, making it the second episode after Cricket to be aired without notice.
Production -
The usual fridge dog appears at the start, while a long dog wearing green goggles appears next to the tablet in the flash forward.
Continuity -
Surprise! is the only episode with an exclamation mark in its title.
Production -
In the playroom, the toy cupboard and shelves have swapped places.
Continuity

