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Remember the Paul Newman film, Cool Hand Luke?
For years, there was a running joke within the Stirman family about the movie's most famous line: "What we have here, is a failure to communicate!"
(This line was usually resurrected when one of us boys failed to properly clue the parents in on our whereabouts during the teen years.)
There are times in my life when I simply love to imitate the prison warden. He derisively abuses Newman's character (due to his many escape attempts from prison). It's inflected with a distinct Southern drawl: "Whut we have he-yuh, is a fail-yuh to com-yoo-nicate".
Lately, I want to run screaming out into the street sounding like Newman's half crazed character. Arms flailing wildly and head tilted back for maximum effect. (Of course, this is probably due to the fact that I work for a massive organization which moves as quickly as thick molasses at the North Pole.)
Anyone else have those days?
For years, there was a running joke within the Stirman family about the movie's most famous line: "What we have here, is a failure to communicate!"
(This line was usually resurrected when one of us boys failed to properly clue the parents in on our whereabouts during the teen years.)
There are times in my life when I simply love to imitate the prison warden. He derisively abuses Newman's character (due to his many escape attempts from prison). It's inflected with a distinct Southern drawl: "Whut we have he-yuh, is a fail-yuh to com-yoo-nicate".
Lately, I want to run screaming out into the street sounding like Newman's half crazed character. Arms flailing wildly and head tilted back for maximum effect. (Of course, this is probably due to the fact that I work for a massive organization which moves as quickly as thick molasses at the North Pole.)
Anyone else have those days?
posted by Troy M. Stirman | 7:45 AM
2 Comments:
"Shakin a weed, boss. Just shakin a weed." Yes, us girls said that during my summers as a camp couselor.
I understand that molasses that cold can be cut into caramel size chunks that are good for raising your blood sugar level; hence, causing you to run further and yell louder.
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