Question 1

What secret language did the directors create for the minions to speak?

Accepted Answer

Directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud created a language called "minion-ese" where each gibberish word translates to an actual word.

Question 2

What hidden moon landing reference appears on Gru's ticket while he's in space?

Accepted Answer

The number on Gru's "Swan Lake" ticket is 072069, referencing July 20, 1969 - the date of the first moon landing that Gru watches in flashbacks.

Question 3

How did Elsie Fisher's father help her during recording sessions?

Accepted Answer

To make Elsie Fisher laugh during recordings, her dad would sometimes sneak up behind her and tickle her.

Question 4

What insult does Gru deliver to Miss Hattie in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Gru tells Miss Hattie in Spanish that her face is "como un burro," which means "like a donkey."

Question 5

What bedtime story from the movie became available as a tie-in product?

Accepted Answer

The bedtime story "Sleepy Kittens" was made into a tie-in board book that can be purchased, though it doesn't include the pull-out brush featured in the film.

Question 6

What is the main plot of Despicable Me?

Accepted Answer

Gru, a supervillain, aims to steal the Moon to prove he's the greatest, adopting three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—to use in his scheme, but he bonds with them and his villainous exterior melts.

Question 7

What language did the directors create for the minions to speak?

Accepted Answer

Directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud wrote a language called 'minion-ese' for the gibberish the minions speak, with each word translating into an actual word.

Question 8

What hidden date is referenced on Gru's ticket in space?

Accepted Answer

The number on Gru's 'Swan Lake' ticket while orbiting the Moon is 072069, which corresponds to July 20, 1969, the date of the first moon landing seen in flashbacks.

Question 9

Which festivals or awards recognized Despicable Me?

Accepted Answer

Despicable Me was recognized at the Village Voice Film Poll in 2010, BAFTA Awards in 2011, and Golden Globes (USA) in 2011.

Question 10

What insult does Gru say to Miss Hattie in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Gru tells Miss Hattie, in Spanish, that her face is 'como un burro,' which means 'like a donkey.'

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