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The Tale of the Misfortune Cookie

Episode Number: 67    Season Num: 6    First Aired: Saturday February 13, 1999    Prod Code: 170
Wishing that his life was more exciting, David gets more than he bargained for when he uses an ancient set of fortune cookies. However, his new life doesn't turn out exactly as he'd expected.

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Writer: Mark David Perry
Director: Adam Weissman
Star: Daniel DeSanto (Tucker (Season 3+)),  Kareem Blackwell (Quinn (Season 6+)),  David Deveau (Andy (Season 6+)),  Elisha Cuthbert (Megan (Season 6+)),  Vanessa Lengies (Evangeline "Vange" (Season 6+))
Guest Star: Russell Yuen (Mr. Chin the Cook),  Rob Burns (Chauffeur),  David Mak (Tall Doorman),  Adam MacDonald (Eddy West),  Zenhu Han (Grandfather Lee),  Belinda Hum (Mom),  Ming Lee (Dad),  Flora Chu (Theresa Lee),  Brandon Boey (David Lee),  Jason Cavalier (Warrior)

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This story was told by Andy. (edit)

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The samurai turning out to be David: N/A
After David defeats the samurai, he takes off its helmet to find that its his face underneath. This scene is taken from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and has been used several times since then. (edit)
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The Tale of the Misfortune Cookie
"Another great installment"
David wishes his life was different. He wish he don't have to work in a resturant, and wants to be a famous comic book writer...
Continue » Posted Dec 2, 2006 5:50 pm PST
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The Tale of the Misfortune Cookie
"Alternate reality"
David is constantly busy working at his family's restaurant and wishes he had more time and money to pursue his dreams. When his grandfather presents him with a strange box, he opens it against orders and sees what his dream future would really be like.
Continue » Posted Jun 4, 2006 6:45 pm PST
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Episode: The Tale of the Misfortune Cookie
Season Number: 6
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