Wizards of Waverly Place
Disney Channel’sWizards of Waverly Placeis widely regarded as a Gen zed classic , showcasing memorable role and many quotable phone line . The show run from 2007 - 2012 and centered on the gonzo Russo family of sub - sandwich shop owners by day and wiz by night . mavin of Waverly Placestarred Selena Gomez as Alex Russo , with Jake T. Austin and David Henrieas her brother Max and Justin Russo . The show cope tooffer a humorous looking at at the rise pains of puerility with a fantasy elementthat manages to make its story stay to resonate with a raw hearing – in large part thanks to the script .
The now Emmy - nominated Gomez team up up with Henrie to establish the show’smuch - expect continuation on Disney+,Wizards Beyond Waverly Place . Now , Alex and Justin are sail wizardry with adult jobs and marriage and tike . A hallmark of the show is its spanking dialog , peculiarly Alex ’s sarcasm and dry sense of sense of humour . The beloved repeatable quality ofthe source material is present inWizards Beyond Waverly Place , reminding many fans of the original show ’s better lines .
10"A Hat! A Crazy Funky Junky Hat! Overslept! Hair’s Unsightly! Trying to Look Like Keira Knightley! We’ve Been There! We’ve Done That! We See Right Through Your Funky Hat!"
Sang By Alex Russo And Harper Finkle
Alex and her best protagonist Harper Finkle ( Jennifer Stone)perform the " Crazy Funky Junky Hat " song and dance several times throughout season 1 , episode 4 ofWizards of Waverly Place . The subprogram is performed whenever the duo point someone in a hat or use the word " unsightly . " In this episode , Harper aim a job as a waitress at Alex ’s kinfolk business , the Waverly Sub Shop . The New York City sandwich shop is model after a subway cable car and is a cozy dapple for regular customer throughout the show .
Wizards of Waverly Place follows the Russo family , who have a complicated relationship with magic , as shown across the original and the reboot series .
The song illustrates Harper and Alex ’s strong bond as Quaker , and their ability to associate to one another while Alex hold in her wizarding abilities . This episode commence to instance one of season 1 ’s central conflicts – the Russo kids ' tug between their human sprightliness as New York City teenagers and their wizard powers . In this episode , Alex casts a spell on Harper that turns her into a " serve wench " to become a better waitress . When she becomes too near at her job , Alex learns how to discern when to use her magic and to avoid interfering in human lives .
9"I’m Practicing For Later."
Said By Alex Russo
In time of year 3 , installment 19 ofWizards of Waverly Place , Alex key at school that her vernal brother Maxis dating his first girl . However , he lie to her about his real name and familyfor fear of being embarrassed or come out of the closet as a wizard . When Max is reprimanded when he brings Nancy home and expects his phratry to play into the lie , Alex realizes that she does not want her parents ' responsibilities anytime soon .
As she plank down on the couch next to Justin , Alex says,“Oh , man , being old is hard . lease me severalise you , when I get old , I ’m just gon na sit around and translate magazines . " Justin replies , " That ’s what you do anyway , " to which Alex repay , " I ’m practicing for afterwards . "
Alex ’s adulthood and savvy towards the rebellious yet muscular young wizard is born from experience .
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The vista is the perfect good example of Alex ’s straightaway witand sarcastic nature . These traits remain in her fibre when she is all grown up inWizards Beyond Waverly Place . Alex ’s newfangled teenage protégé , Billie ( Janice LeAnn Brown ) comport her sarcastic and malcontent nature , provide a strong thread of persistence as to why Alex would want to mentor herand mold her index for trade good . Alex ’s maturity and intellect towards the rebellious yet powerful young wizard is born from experience .
8"You Let Her Have Your Dead Lizard But You Got All Worked Up When I Wanted To Turn It Into A Barette.”
Said By Harper Finkle
When Max is seen gifting his prize possession , his deadened pet lizard , to his new girlfriendin season 3 , instalment 19 , Alex and Harper observe in the school hallway . The motion was a humourous piffling pal mo for Alex , who is happy to see her eccentric unseasoned blood brother has found someone . Harper and Alex storm over to inquire the berth , when Harper unveil that Max did n’t even want to gift her the dead lounge lizard . Harper says , " You permit her have your dead lounge lizard , but you got all worked up when I wanted to deform it into a barette . "
The tantrum is a great moment for one ofHarper ’s key characteristic – her elaborate and creative fashion design . ThroughoutWizards of Waverly Place , Harper ’s theatrical parent ' influence on her own costuming is illustrated through her habiliment choices , most notably her iconic marker dress . This heartwarming and humourous instant illustrates that Max is develop up , and that harpist is so close to the Russo family that she has witnessed his evolution , growth , and maturity .
7“Look, I’ll handle it like I handle all of life’s problems. Ignore it until it goes away.”
In season 4 , installment 17 ofWizards of Waverly Place , the family plus Harper take a trip to the beach . Jerry Russo ( David DeLuise ) warns the Russo children to not chitchat the fortune - teller , as wizard fortunes are sometimes shockingly detailed and naturalistic . As teenagers do , the group locomote anyway , and Justin and Max experience positive futures while Alex ’s advises her to " say so long to her life . " The minacious fortune leads the vernal Alex to take drastic measures .
In interchange for undoing her fortune , Alex lets the fortune - bank clerk loose , and he play havoc . When Harper secernate Alex that nothing about this position will end well , Alex replies , " Look . I ’ll treat it like I handle all of aliveness ’s problem . disregard it until it goes off . " This scene is another illustration of the element of realism thatAlex ’s character bestow to theWizards of Waverly Placeuniverse . While youthful and humourous , she deals with the same trial and tribulations as any other teenager , plus the weight of the wizarding world on her shoulders .
6"I Don’t Like Moths. They Fly Like They’re Broken"
In time of year 3 , episode 11 ofWizards of Waverly Place , Alex test to change herself to get her crushed leather ’s attention . Her infatuation , George , is in the pep ring , and when the sarcastic and pessimistic Alex unknowingly becomes a cheerleader , she attempts to dial up her positivity using magic trick . In this vista , George tells Alex ’s parents he thought her cheers were irritating , and Alex chooses to ignore his gossip , still wanting to win him over .
Alex narrate Harper that George is"like an elf to her flaming " , to which a garbled Harper respond with " Do n’t you have in mind moth to your flame?“Alex then reveals that she is aware of the common locution , but supervene upon it with elf , since she is not a fan of moths , as they " fly like they ’re broken . “Whimsical quips such as these are trademark of the unattackable writingonWizards of Waverly Place . This scene is another polar moment where Alex is pushed to mature as a someone and accept herself for who she is .
5“Thank You So Much For This Duck, I Can’t Wait To Raise It And Sell Its Milk.”
Said By Max Russo
In season 4 , episode 11 of Wizards of Waverly Place , Justin ’s best friend Zeke Beakerman ( Dan Lee Benson ) find out about the family ’s magical mystery . thing unravel when he seek a magic trick and Alex secretly bewitches the position , turn some feathers into a duckling . Intypical Max Russo manner , the untested pal strolls in for some amusing relief . Max ’s want of knowledge of the wizarding humanity set him up well for his deathly fate , and in the sequelWizards Beyond Waverly Place , it is unveil he is a billionaire restauranter .
Thinking his magic actually worked and not hump that it was actually Alex ’s doing , a bewildered Zeke talent Max the duckling , to which Max answers “ thank you so much for this duck’s egg , I ca n’t wait to raise it and sell its milk . ” Of naturally , ducks lay testicle and do not produce Milk River , andMax ’s unphased delivery of these absurdist concepts is what makes his younger sibling humour so charming . While Max continues to grow and develop throughout the show ’s run , he often remains in his singular way .
4“I’m Sure She’s Just Brushing Off His Filthy Dandruff. He Doesn’t Look Clean.”
Said By Mason Greyback
In time of year 4 , episode 4 , Alex ’s ex-husband - boyfriend Dean Moriarty ( Daniel Samonas ) come to town , and her morerecent ex - boyfriend , werewolf Mason Greyback ( Gregg Sulkin ) becomes more and more jealous . He talks to Max while watching the pair interact in the Cuban sandwich workshop , analyze the situation and size up his contest . He then sound out “ I ’m certain she ’s just brush off his filthy dandruff . He does n’t depend clean , ” to which Max replies , " Bro , you rolled around in a dead squirrel the other day . "
Mason and Alex first meet in art class at school .
The prospect is a shining example of Mason ’s wry British humorand Max ’s fraternal comb-out . It additionally prognosticate Mason ’s future loyalty to Alex , as at this point in the show their chronicle is far from over . Mason and Alex first meet in fine art form at school , and presently learn each other ’s supernatural enigma . While the brace have their hiccups , it becomes clear how much Mason cares for Alexwhen he go into lycanthrope modal value and literally eats Dean . Fortunately , the Russo crew manages to save Dean after he is swallowed whole .
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3"I’ve Got Some Spanish For You. No Way Jose!”
Said By Jerry Russo
When Alex fails her Spanish test , Theresa vows to teach her Spanish . With only a few days before her retest , Alex attempts to learn the intact nomenclature by Fridayso she is no longer grounded and can go on a date . In response , Jerry tells her , " Two day to learn a language ? I got some Spanish for you : no mode Jose ! " The scene perfectly encapsulates Jerry ’s punny dad jokes throughout the show . Jerry is a devoted husband and forefather to his family , and while often the spokesperson of reason , also has plenty of comedyto go around .
This episode was also a rare moment of representationon an early Disney Channel show . The Russo crime syndicate were the first sundry Latino - Italian mob on the distribution channel that depicted a well - rounded face at Mexican American culture that did not rely on stereotypes . Alex learning Spanish later in life story is representative of many diaspora Latin Americans , and this installment offered a glance into the experience of infinite American teenager balancing their all - American surroundings with maintaining their ethnic theme .
2"I Once Used Magic To Impress A Girl. It Turned Into This Whole Disaster. I Married Her.”
By Jerry Russo
When Justin try out for the schooling baseball team to impress his crush , he only follow after secretly using magic . This goes directly against Jerry ’s advice about not interfere in person ' lives with thaumaturgy , and not using his abilities to make his life gentle than other people ’s . The episode is the first of many that contain life story lessons in the show ’s fantasy setting , discuss the importance of satin flower in relationships .
When Jerry call for Justin why he wanted to be on the squad despite not like baseball , Justin intromit it was to impress a girl . Jerry then say , " I once used thaumaturgy to affect a girl . It turned into this whole disaster . I married her . " Justin laughs at the trick , but Jerry then reward , " Do n’t say I said that , even as a joke ! " As per wizard law , there can only be one family adept , and the maven can only wield their powers if they marry another wizard . Jerry relinquished his powers to marry Theresa , and is evidently contentwith his decision to pass his powers on to his children .
1"Oh, I Know How Much It Hurts When Your Heart Gets Broken. But Time Will Heal it. On The Bright Side, We’re All Really Happy To See You Have Feelings."
Said By Theresa Russo
In the " Wizards vs. lycanthrope " episode , it isrevealed in a shocking twirl that Alex ’s werewolf beau , Mason was once in love with Justin ’s vampire girlfriend , Juliet(Bridgit Mendler ) . The Russo siblings are heartbroken when they learn of their unusual connexion , and while Mason asserts that he is no longer in love with Juliet and only blurted out that he was in masher kind because of the moonlight , Alex is left feeling like a 2nd choice .
The breakup stigmatise Alex ’s first real grief in the show , and Theresa ease her through grieving the human relationship . This is Alex ’s first import of vulnerability and a crack in her sarcastic armor . As a outcome of insure Alex so lamentable over the detachment , Theresa humorously attempts to find a silver lining in this scene , saying , " Oh , I know how much it hurts when your pith gets broken . But time will cure it . On the promising side , we ’re all really happy to see you have feelings . "
This scene is a pivotal moment in the show that carry the blowtorch well intoWizards Beyond Waverly Place . The notion that even thaumaturgy ca n’t carry through a person from the ups and pile of lifespan , heartbreak included , is what give theWizards of Waverly Placeuniverse a timeless feel , and a much - needed reminder to keep an center out for the conjuring trick of ordinary day .
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Released in 2007 , whiz of Waverly Place is a drollery phantasy series created by Todd J. Greenwald for the Disney Channel . The series follows a trio of teenage sib living in a magical part of New York City as they train to harness their family ’s sorcerous legacy while trying to immingle in with casual multitude .
