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

: The Illumination logo itself gets a makeover, featuring a Minion riding a disco wrecking ball , immediately signaling the film's funky 70s energy. : A callback to the original Despicable Me

'Minions: The Rise of Gru' director on Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee : During their kung fu training in San

The most visually striking "wink" is the film's extensive tribute to martial arts legend Bruce Lee . : A callback to the original Despicable Me

: 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 .

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

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