Here’ one of them…
“Say ‘what’ again!”
Pulp Fiction has some amazing dialogue, no doubt about it. It’s Quentin Tarantino’s best script (though Roger Avary shares story credit), and it’s packed with lines that feel good in any number of situations. But Jules’ “Say ‘what again!” — actually, most of his entire tirade against Brett — has been overplayed. Such is the power of Samuel L. Jackson’s performance. (He does tend to yell a lot.)
Recommended replacement: “Oh, I’m sorry, did I break your concentration?” Just as threatening, in its own way, and still pretty cool, but less popular. Make it yours.
Recommended replacement: “Oh, I’m sorry, did I break your concentration?” Just as threatening, in its own way, and still pretty cool, but less popular. Make it yours.
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