The 40 Movie Facts, Easter Eggs and hidden details

15 of the most interesting The 40 easter eggs you didn't know about. Handpicked and verified, these little-known hidden details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of The 40 movie message.

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The 40 poster
The 40 poster
The 40 Plot

Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.

Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Judd Apatow
Stars Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco
IMDB score 7.1

The 40 Movie Trivia

1 - Steve Carell's chest hair was actually ripped out in the scene. The actor had told director Judd Apatow just before shooting the scene: ''It has to be real. It won't be as funny if it's mocked up or it's special effect.'' The scene had to be done in one shot.

Steve Carell's chest hair was actually ripped out in the scene. The actor had told director Judd Apatow just before shooting the scene: ''It has to be real. It won't be as funny if it's mocked up or it's special effect.'' The scene had to be done in one shot.

1 - Paul Rudd wears a shirt with his photo on it. The photo came from the day they shot their work badges. The costumer printed it on a shirt on a whim and left it with the rest of Rudd's wardrobe. When he saw it, he chose to wear it in this scene.

Paul Rudd wears a shirt with his photo on it. The photo came from the day they shot their work badges. The costumer printed it on a shirt on a whim and left it with the rest of Rudd's wardrobe. When he saw it, he chose to wear it in this scene.

1 - The actress in the porn movie that Andy is watching is Stormy Daniels.

The actress in the porn movie that Andy is watching is Stormy Daniels.

Year Old Virgin.

The 40 movie hidden details

1 - Andy tells the guys he plays online poker before bed. Later we see a handwritten schedule on his fridge that confirms his video game time from 9-10pm. Also, it shows it takes Andy 40 minutes to ride bicycle to work.

Andy tells the guys he plays online poker before bed. Later we see a handwritten schedule on his fridge that confirms his video game time from 9-10pm. Also, it shows it takes Andy 40 minutes to ride bicycle to work.

1 - Year Old Virgin, you can see that neither Seth Rogan nor Paul Rudd are actually playing MK, just spamming buttons. Baraka's finisher is from Mortal Kombat:Deception, months before the production wrapped. Seth is using an n64 controller on a PS2, and Rudd has a Tee of himself with a beard

Year Old Virgin, you can see that neither Seth Rogan nor Paul Rudd are actually playing MK, just spamming buttons. Baraka's finisher is from Mortal Kombat:Deception, months before the production wrapped. Seth is using an n64 controller on a PS2, and Rudd has a Tee of himself with a beard

1 - Andy's hobby and obsession (collecting old toys in mint condition) directly references his virginity. When Trish tries to have sex with him, he's surrounded by toys he packed up to sell, and freaks out because he's terrified of not remaining in mint condition himself.

Andy's hobby and obsession (collecting old toys in mint condition) directly references his virginity. When Trish tries to have sex with him, he's surrounded by toys he packed up to sell, and freaks out because he's terrified of not remaining in mint condition himself.

1 - The "beautiful old Guatemalan love song" sung by Javier to Paula translates to: "When I clean my room/I can't find anything/Where are you going in such a hurry/To the soccer game."

The "beautiful old Guatemalan love song" sung by Javier to Paula translates to: "When I clean my room/I can't find anything/Where are you going in such a hurry/To the soccer game."

1 - Notice one of the background actors from Steve Carell's starring role?!

Notice one of the background actors from Steve Carell's starring role?!

1 - Just after Cal (Seth Rogen) asks Andy (Steve Carell) what Curious George is like in real life, Jenna Fischer is visible in a club scene immediately after and is credited as Woman #1

Just after Cal (Seth Rogen) asks Andy (Steve Carell) what Curious George is like in real life, Jenna Fischer is visible in a club scene immediately after and is credited as Woman #1

1 - Year Old Virgin. At the end of the movie when the song plays, the waxing lady can be seen dancing with waxing strips.

Year Old Virgin. At the end of the movie when the song plays, the waxing lady can be seen dancing with waxing strips.

The store hours for Smart Tech where Andy works are listed incorrectly on the door. They are open Monday through Friday 10am-9pm, but also Friday to Saturday 10am-10pm.

1 - The DVD/VCR combo the characters are talking about is $549.

The DVD/VCR combo the characters are talking about is $549.

Crash in "Tora! Tora! Tora!" was an accident caused by a radio controlled stunt plane. The director decided to use the shot.

1 - Year-old Virgin!

Year-old Virgin!

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