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What did Perrier and Marbles whisper to each other?

posted 8 years ago by fountaincap
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When the butler was about to serve the soup, Perrier and Marbles mouthed/whispered something to each other from across the table and I could never make it out. I think Perrier even pointed to the butler. Do you know what they were saying?

When I saw this as a kid, I always assumed they were just really hungry and trying to figure out what delicious soup was in store for them, but now, I'm thinking maybe something more significant was said.

[–] First_Epistle_of_John 8 years ago

"He's Lying."
"Who's Lying?"
"He is." (Points to Butler)

[–] telecocydon2003 8 years ago

l've never been quite sure of this myself. l have always assumed Jessica was asking if the butler was blind and pointing out there was nothing in the soup tureen.

[–] mark.waltz 8 years ago

I think they are making some sort of eccentric gestures, like "Oh I hope it's yummy" or something like that. The film has so many questionable moments like that, but it's so enjoyable, I just take it as if Neil Simon just was having a ball with it, and the director gave the actors cart blanch to add their own take to each individual moment.

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