In Arrested Development, one of the clearest examples of this happens in the episode where Tobias shows up with his entire head painted blue after preparing to join the Blue Man Group. David Cross was already pushing the absurdity to its limit, and several cast members struggled not to break as he delivered his lines in full blue makeup. The final cut still shows hints of suppressed laughter, especially as the camera lingers on reactions that feel a little too real. It’s the kind of scene where