Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

At the end of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, there is a playful callback to the original Clerks film. The final scene takes place outside the Quick Stop, where Dante attempts to unlock the shutters but finds gum stuck in the locks again. Jay, noticing his frustration, tells Milly that for his entire adult life, he and Silent Bob have been coming to that store every night and putting gum in the locks. This running gag, which has haunted the characters for over 20 years, is humorously revealed to be Jay and Silent Bob’s fault all along. It’s a clever way to tie together the film’s themes of nostalgia and the long history of the View Askewniverse, showing how the silly, absurd actions of these characters continue to have humorous consequences years later. In essence, the movie’s ending emphasizes that even the most ridiculous habits or traditions—like sticking gum in a store’s locks—can become timeless parts of a shared story, with Jay and Silent Bob’s antics serving as a quirky, endearing centerpiece of Kevin Smith’s universe. Their playful mischief reaffirms their place as beloved icons who, despite all their chaos, remain central to this ongoing worlds they inhabit.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44