Mal ,'Shindig'
Discussion of the Mutant Enemy series, Firefly, the ensuing movie Serenity, and other projects in that universe. Like the other show threads, anything broadcast in the US is fine; spoilers are verboten and will be deleted if found.
Is that discussion by misdirection so rare that it's that easily traceable to a single genesis?
It's a common strategy, I would think, but that is probably the most famous instance of it.
I can't think of another one that works as well or goes on as long.
Though Nutty is of the opinion that it's cheesy.
The instance or the mechanism?
The instance or the mechanism?
That particular Big Sleep example. Perhaps because it goes on so long. We'll have to ask her.
How long does it last?
The exchange in question:
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Vivian: Speaking of horses, I like to play them myself. But I like to see them workout a little first, see if they're front runners or come from behind, find out what their whole card is, what makes them run.
Marlowe: Find out mine?
Vivian: I think so.
Marlowe: Go ahead.
Vivian: I'd say you don't like to be rated. You like to get out in front, open up a little lead, take a little breather in the backstretch, and then come home free.
Marlowe: You don't like to be rated yourself.
Vivian: I haven't met anyone yet that can do it. Any suggestions?
Marlowe: Well, I can't tell till I've seen you over a distance of ground. You've got a touch of class, but I don't know how, how far you can go.
Vivian: A lot depends on who's in the saddle.
So, not very long it's just an extended conceit.
And here I can see that they do apply it directly to each other, rather than leave that aspect unspoken.
Isn't that "just" innuendo?
Isn't that "just" innuendo?
Probably so in that instance.
But still that's what the Serenity scene pinged for me.
I was left with the impression that the Operative would commit suicide. Probably in a ritualistic fashion with his sword.
I was left with the impression that the Operative would commit suicide. Probably in a ritualistic fashion with his sword.
That's what "There is nothing to see." delivered with that tinge of sadness might lead one to believe. Or maybe the Big Damn Sequel (Or Little Damned Pilot Mark II) will open with The Op walking away from a garbage can with a burning sword in it. Operative ... NO MORE!