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It's been dark since the Grimms, and likely long before! I just rewatched it (link in sibling link). It's mocking Farquaad, but I think is clearly meant to be
by afandian 3mo ago
It's been dark since the Grimms, and likely long before!
I just rewatched it (link in sibling link). It's mocking Farquaad, but I think is clearly meant to be taken as slapstick. Implying that torture is no big deal.
- Grombobulous 3mo agoYeah and I guess there are two directions you can go with slapstick like that: “it’s minimizing torture in a disturbing way,” or “all slapstick comedy necessitates suspension of disbelief.” Makes me think of the Home Alone series.