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Tokyo Police Club namechecked in 'Desperate Housewives'

Tokyo Police Club

Tokyo Police Club

Canadian indie rockers get a mention in the US drama

Tokyo Police Club have been namechecked in US TV drama 'Desperate Housewives' by the character Lynette Scavo, played by Felicity Huffman.

In the episode Lynette pretends to be a 16 year-old girl online to do chat to her son Porter.

Describing her online alter-ego she says, "I'm 16, cute, and like graphic novels and Tokyo Police Club."

Watch the video clip by clicking below.

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jlong5000 

Oct 13, 2008

tokyo police club. they were surrounded by hype for a good while. they never delivered on any of it. Wish i could have that 10 dollars back...

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