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I've wondered if the stained mouths of the Mentats in Dune was inspired by betel nuts. They're a common chewed stimulant throughout Eastern Asia and have a ten
by fpgaminer 7y ago
I've wondered if the stained mouths of the Mentats in Dune was inspired by betel nuts. They're a common chewed stimulant throughout Eastern Asia and have a tendency to stain the mouth red.
Not sure what inspired the glowing eyes of spice users though...
- api 7y agoIt is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of coffee that thoughts acquire speed. The teeth acquire stains. The stains become a warning.
- WalterSear 7y agoIt is by Philz alone I set my mind in motion It is by the juice of Arabica that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, stains become a warning. It is by Philz alone I set my mind in motion.