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'a sailboat, or one with a motor?'

posted 11 years ago by lori0714-883-205222
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Maybe I am missing something, but this line left me scratching my head. Why did Judy Greer's character ask this question?

[–] jaystarstar 11 years ago

Just one of those nothing-burger small-talk questions people blurt out when they have been hit by unexpected or disturbing news.

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4) You ever seen Superman $#$# his pants? Case closed.

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[–] johnston.scot 11 years ago

She's thinking he must be Matt King (having heard and read in the paper about him and knowing of the accident), but isn't sure, so she asks about a detail that will help confirm her guess.

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