Object

Olives in Will's Jacket

C.J. confesses during a White House Mess standoff that she stuffed olives into Will's jacket pocket on his first day as a hazing prank. Charlie, Amy, Will, and Marion share nervous laughter at the revelation, the anecdote cutting through policy tensions with DAR representatives. The greasy props turned Will's formal attire into a comic surprise, marking his initiation into senior staff rituals.

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Purpose

Prank props for hazing new staff

Significance

Comic anecdote bonds the team, diffuses awkward negotiations, and underscores White House insiders' playful traditions amid external pressures

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S4E18 · Privateers

The Francis Scott Key Key: Amy Neutralizes the DAR Boycott

Olives (from an earlier hazing anecdote) are mentioned in the hallway exchange; they function as comic backstory that humanizes staff interactions and lightens the lead‑in to the more formal Mural Room confrontation.

Before: Allegedly tucked into Will's jacket as a hazing prank (past action referenced).

After: Remain a recalled joke—no physical action with olives occurs during the Mural Room exchange.

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