things that induce shudders

[oakenguy]

From the 'New Yorker' review of Star Wars III: Midichlorian Mambo:

The prize for the least speakable burst of dialogue has, over half a dozen helpings of “Star Wars,” grown into a fiercely contested tradition, but for once the winning entry is clear, shared between Anakin and Padmé for their exchange of endearments at home:

“You’re so beautiful.”
“That’s only because I’m so in love.”
“No, it’s because I’m so in love with you.”




And, stolen from akycha, the WORST HET ROMANCE NOVEL COVER ART: http://www.likesbooks.com/coverballot/2004/WO-results-2004.html

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[modpixie.livejournal.com]

lileks was also responsible for the "dorcus" line of clothing. good times!

[aquagirl.livejournal.com]

Ew- think I had to swallow back a little vomit there.

[lemur-catta.livejournal.com]

I've avoided the first trilogy Star Wars stuff but reading this and knowing he's going to have a head that looks like a fuzzy port wine cheeseball soon makes it more amusing.

[danielgreyman.livejournal.com]

This could read also as;

"You're only beautiful because I think you are...."

Even long, long ago in a galaxy far away, men couldn't speak to women.

[tersa.livejournal.com]

“You’re so beautiful.”
“That’s only because I’m so in love.”
“No, it’s because I’m so in love with you.”

I made the realization this morning that the only reason the Han/Leia romance thing worked in ESB is because Harrison Ford writes better romance lines in improv than Lucas does planning.

And apparently Stoppard hasn't saved the dialogue as much as I'd hoped.

*weep*

[sistahraven.livejournal.com]

I'm right there with you... the "I love you"... "I know" thing felt much much more real..

[flynngrrl.livejournal.com]

Wow. That was hysterical.