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Nicknames

  • Episode aired May 20, 2012
  • TV-MA
  • 26m
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7.8/10
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Matt Walsh in Veep (2012)
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Selina becomes obsessed with the (many) unflattering nicknames given to her by bloggers, and after a snub, assigns Dan to get White House intel from Jonah. Later, Dan's political maneuvering... Read allSelina becomes obsessed with the (many) unflattering nicknames given to her by bloggers, and after a snub, assigns Dan to get White House intel from Jonah. Later, Dan's political maneuvering puts the fate of the Clean Jobs bill on the line.Selina becomes obsessed with the (many) unflattering nicknames given to her by bloggers, and after a snub, assigns Dan to get White House intel from Jonah. Later, Dan's political maneuvering puts the fate of the Clean Jobs bill on the line.

  • Director
    • Tristram Shapeero
  • Writers
    • Simon Blackwell
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Stars
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Anna Chlumsky
    • Tony Hale
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tristram Shapeero
    • Writers
      • Simon Blackwell
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Stars
      • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      • Anna Chlumsky
      • Tony Hale
    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Selina Meyer
    Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky
    • Amy Brookheimer
    Tony Hale
    Tony Hale
    • Gary Walsh
    Reid Scott
    Reid Scott
    • Dan Egan
    Timothy Simons
    Timothy Simons
    • Jonah Ryan
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Mike McLintock
    Sufe Bradshaw
    Sufe Bradshaw
    • Sue Wilson
    Peter Grosz
    Peter Grosz
    • Sidney Purcell
    Joe Hansard
    Joe Hansard
    • Joe
    Avi Kulawy
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    Chris Moore
    • Metal Band
    Russell John Obber III
    • Metal Band
    William L. Thomas
    William L. Thomas
    • Martin Collins
    Teena Byrd
    • Grindcore Industrial Concert-Goer
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Davis
    • Concert Fan
    • (uncredited)
    Kyle Edwards
    • Club Patron
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    Marcus LaRon
    Marcus LaRon
    • Secret Service Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Kathleen Randazzo
    Kathleen Randazzo
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    • Director
      • Tristram Shapeero
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      • Simon Blackwell
      • Armando Iannucci
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    3yavermbizi

    Worst episode of Season 1

    My overall rating of "Veep"'s Season 1: 5/10

    A bit of an overreliance on the "nicknames" jokes; the nonsensical, contrived and unpleasant situation that Selina finds herself in and the decision she makes; Dan's likewise unpleasant machiavellianism; the somewhat slower-than-usual pace; and continuity errors all contribute to making this episode among the worst in the season. However, quite a few jokes are still fun, so it's not all bad.

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    • Goofs
      When Dan and Jonah go out for lunch, the server (Joe) brings them a large breadbasket. As he places the basket in front of them, one piece of bread falls out but in the next shot all pieces of bread are perfectly placed in the basket.
    • Quotes

      Selina Meyer: Dan, did your boyfriend know anything about this?

      Dan Egan: I was trying to use Jonah for intelligence.

      Selina Meyer: That's like trying to use a croissant as a fuckin' dildo.

      Dan Egan: I thought...

      Selina Meyer: [interrupts] No no no, let me be more clear. It doesn't do the job, and it makes a fucking MESS! Get out of my office.

      [trips on papers on the floor]

      Selina Meyer: GARY!

      Gary Walsh: Yes ma'am, yes ma'am!

      Selina Meyer: I need something!

      Gary Walsh: Okay, is there something specific?

      Selina Meyer: I don't fucking know, I just need something!

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Dundee
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Dundee Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 26m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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