The Flash Supergirl Musical Crossover: 14 Easter Eggs & References In 'Duet' You Need To See

3. I'm Not Supposed To Do That Anymore

The Flash Barry Time Travel
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Sticking with the Super Friend song (in fairness, it's utterly brilliant, and probably the highlight of the episode) and there are a couple of brilliant in-jokes within the lyrics.

Kara sings "And if you're not there in time you can just go back in time, and give it another shot." To this, Barry hilariously replies: "I'm actually not supposed to do that anymore."

The line is a reference to just how many times Barry has used his time travelling powers, and just as often managed to completely f**k things up, with the catalyst for this season being Barry going back in time to save his mother and creating Flashpoint.

Just as good is a later line, after Kara sings "And if you ever need a helping hand..." to which Barry responds "I'll be there in a Flash." Barry making Flash/running puns is nothing new, given it's been a part of the character throughout the series, and indeed in the comics as well, and certainly the Young Justice animated TV series.

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