-Tumbril-
There is an evil comedian in my head.
Let me explain..
Everyone is dressed up today. Just now, a tenured professor extended his arm to my boss, which she took. They walked in a show of mock-courtliness to an appreciation luncheon. As they left, the evil comedian called after: "The tumbril awaits."
This is a line from the western film Stagecoach, referring to the French revolution and the guillotine.
Why did I find this funny enough to say it aloud?
Let me explain..
Everyone is dressed up today. Just now, a tenured professor extended his arm to my boss, which she took. They walked in a show of mock-courtliness to an appreciation luncheon. As they left, the evil comedian called after: "The tumbril awaits."
This is a line from the western film Stagecoach, referring to the French revolution and the guillotine.
Why did I find this funny enough to say it aloud?
posted by Benedict | 12:40 PM
3 Comments:
I'd attribute it to your keen sense of appreciation for antiquated English.
Late July is no good for a trip. I have classes all the way through the first weeks of August.
I found it funny. Especially when I can imagine it said in your voice. Not sure the comedian is so much evil as wicked. And wicked smart.
It is kind of you to say it.
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