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'You're going to the cemetery with your toothbrush. How Egyptian!'


Hey everyone

I love this movie to bits, I think it's non-stop hilarity, but I've always had a bit of a problem with the aforementioned quote. Can someone explain it to me? What does it actually imply/mean?

I'd appreciate some help! :)

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It just references the fact that ancient Egyptians would prepare the bodies of their dead for the afterlife by providing them with everything they would have needed (when they were alive). If Albert was going to off himself, why would he need a toothbrush? It was Armand pointing out Albert's aloofness.

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I also believe the Egyptians invented the toothbrush, and were generally obsessed with death... so that works, too. ;)


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