18 Twin Peaks Easters Eggs, In-Jokes And References You Need To See

14. Presidential Motto

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A classic Lynchian case of something operating on more levels that you'd first think, the hunting trophy that Sheriff Harry S. Truman's is both a glorious play on words and a massive nod to the character's inspiration.

Whilst "The Buck Stopped Here" is obviously a clever reworking of the famous expression "The Buck Stops Here", the origin of that original phrase was the motto of a former US president. Which president, you ask? President Harry S. Truman. Subtle, but brilliant.

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