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"I remember that it ended with my breaking out in tears because I just couldn't stand this pressure from Bohr"
Which Movie Features This Iconic Line?
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The thread revolves around identifying quotes from various movies, television shows, and literature. Participants share quotes, attempt to attribute them correctly, and engage in light-hearted banter regarding the sources of these quotes.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant initiates the thread by quoting, "They're shooting at the cans!" and attributes it to Steve Martin in "The Jerk."
- Another participant suggests a quote attributed to Machiavelli, but the context and accuracy are debated.
- Multiple participants reference quotes from "WKRP" and "Taxi," discussing their comedic impact and context.
- There is a mention of a quote from Nancy Kerrigan during the Olympics, with a participant expressing a negative opinion about her.
- Quotes from "2001: A Space Odyssey" are shared, with participants expressing their fondness for the lines.
- Discussion includes a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, with participants attempting to identify the context and character associated with it.
- One participant recalls a quote related to Heisenberg and Bohr, speculating on its origin and context.
- Another participant shares a quote from "Apollo 13," reflecting on its emotional impact and historical significance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally engage in playful debate over the accuracy and attribution of quotes, with no clear consensus on some of the attributions. Disagreements arise regarding the sources and contexts of various quotes, indicating multiple competing views.
Contextual Notes
Some quotes are attributed to multiple sources, leading to uncertainty about their origins. Participants express differing opinions on the significance and humor of certain quotes, reflecting personal interpretations.
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Readers interested in film and television quotes, comedic writing, and cultural references may find this discussion engaging.
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Ivan Seeking said:
Heisenberg, on Bohr's disagreement over copenhagen interpretation?
I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere..
If so, here's min (Sorry about the quantity.. I just love them)
"OOOOH! INTERCOURSE THE PENGUIN!"
or
"The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't
notice it, and B, sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and
plastic."
or
"His head was about the same size as that of an large dog, that is to say, two very small dogs, or four very
large hamsters, or one medium-sized rabbit, if you count the whole of the body and not just the head."
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Ad Infinitum NAU said:
Correct!
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This one still sends a chill up my spine: "We've had a main B bus undervolt."
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Hypercase said:
I think we need a hint
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Janitor said:
Apollo 13 was a great movie. I remember that as well as Apollo 1 very clearly.
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I am maybe the one person here who has not seen the movie. 
I can remember the early 1970s though, and it seems like there was a picture taken from inside the command module after the service module separated, and a whole panel had been blown off of the S.M.
I can remember the early 1970s though, and it seems like there was a picture taken from inside the command module after the service module separated, and a whole panel had been blown off of the S.M.