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chameau · « **Reply #360 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 05:08 PM »

Quote from: n061857 on Mar 22, 2006, 09:43 AM

I really enjoy these exchanges between Jack and Ennis. They just drive home their differences. Jack is just sooooooo ready to bend the rules and Ennis is so lawabiding and infrexible...........all the more power it gives his love for Jack.

"Stud duck" - Annie refers to Jack's dad as a stud duck. For the first time today I noticed that Lureen's dad refers to himself as a stud duck whose going to carve the turkey.

Has anyone heard this term before?

Not me but English is my second language. I read a lot os stuff in English but never came across Stud Duck.

BBBOY · « **Reply #361 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 06:31 PM »

Quote from: chameau on Mar 22, 2006, 05:08 PM

Quote from: n061857 on Mar 22, 2006, 09:43 AM
I really enjoy these exchanges between Jack and Ennis. They just drive home their differences. Jack is just sooooooo ready to bend the rules and Ennis is so lawabiding and infrexible...........all the more power it gives his love for Jack.

"Stud duck" - Annie refers to Jack's dad as a stud duck. For the first time today I noticed that Lureen's dad refers to himself as a stud duck whose going to carve the turkey.

Has anyone heard this term before?

Not me but English is my second language. I read a lot of stuff in English but never came across Stud Duck.

I have never heard the expression before either but in her essay, "Getting Movied", Annie says she heard the expression somewhere and it just seemed like the right way to describe Jack's dad.

*Froggy* · « **Reply #362 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 06:39 PM »

I understood straight away what she meant , but had never heard it before either.

Toadily · « **Reply #363 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 06:41 PM »

Yeah, it really sounds like a made up term, but perhaps not.

bram · « **Reply #364 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 06:47 PM »

Quote from: Toadily on Mar 22, 2006, 06:41 PM

Yeah, it really sounds like a made up term, but perhaps not.

Could be that she heard someone use it, and they had made it up.

Apollonos · « **Reply #365 on:** Mar 24, 2006, 03:04 AM »

As much research as Annie has done on Wyoming, I suspect it's probably some obscure, backwoods Wyoming dialect that you just don't encounter anywhere else.

stephan · « **Reply #366 on:** Mar 28, 2006, 02:32 PM »

There is one other (there are so many) wordless quotes I enjoy : that is the noise that Lureen makes with her mouth after Jack gives her back her red hat at the rodeo. Should I call it her "matin' call' ?

n061857 · « **Reply #367 on:** Mar 28, 2006, 04:10 PM »

With that wink and a point, if I remember correctly. Too bad somewhere along the way she lost that spunk.

Allyce · « **Reply #368 on:** Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM »

"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

Patriot1 · « **Reply #369 on:** Mar 28, 2006, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: Allyce on Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM

"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

His statement is amusing to me. At least HE gets some loving once or twice a year.

BBBOY · « **Reply #370 on:** Mar 28, 2006, 06:00 PM »

Quote from: stephan on Mar 28, 2006, 02:32 PM

There is one other (there are so many) wordless quotes I enjoy : that is the noise that Lureen makes with her mouth after Jack gives her back her red hat at the rodeo. Should I call it her "matin' call' ?

Think of the little squeaks she makes when talking to Ennis on the phone. It was saying so much.

stephan · « **Reply #371 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 10:42 AM »

Quote from: BBBOY on Mar 28, 2006, 06:00 PM

Quote from: stephan on Mar 28, 2006, 02:32 PM
There is one other (there are so many) wordless quotes I enjoy : that is the noise that Lureen makes with her mouth after Jack gives her back her red hat at the rodeo. Should I call it her "matin' call' ?

Think of the little squeaks she makes when talking to Ennis on the phone. It was saying so much.

Agreed, friend.

greenfrog · « **Reply #372 on:** Apr 02, 2006, 09:54 PM »

Quote from: Allyce on Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM

"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

It is a heartbreaker *sobs* :'(

I get the feeling that Jack didn't really want to have to say all of this to Ennis, even though he didn't have much choice.

BBBOY · « **Reply #373 on:** Apr 07, 2006, 09:53 PM »

Quote from: greenfrog on Apr 02, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote from: Allyce on Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM
"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

It is a heartbreaker *sobs* :'(

I get the feeling that Jack didn't really want to have to say all of this to Ennis, even though he didn't have much choice.

Jack is so completely and totally in love with Ennis he can't help himself. Ennis on the other hand is so completely and totally in love with Jack that he can't express himself. Could there ever be to more starcrossed lovers? Tragic love, but a tragic love like we have never seen or may see again in our times. I weep and weep and it never seems to get better. I have a love that will never grow old because it is a love like no other seen before, but a love so many of us have felt.

donnaread · « **Reply #374 on:** Apr 08, 2006, 09:32 AM »

Jake delivers Jack's lines with such anguish. "Sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it" "You have no idea how bad it gets" "I wish I knew how to quit you!" Sometimes I just wanted to shake some sense into Ennis...I know he's in pain too, but he's his own worse enemy. Like Jack said, they "Could have had a real good life!" What a waste! Donna

*Froggy* · « **Reply #375 on:** Apr 08, 2006, 11:26 AM »

Quote from: donnaread on Apr 08, 2006, 09:32 AM

Jake delivers Jack's lines with such anguish. "Sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it" "You have no idea how bad it gets" "I wish I knew how to quit you!" Sometimes I just wanted to shake some sense into Ennis...I know he's in pain too, but he's his own worse enemy. Like Jack said, they "Could have had a real good life!" What a waste! Donna

Jake did a fantastic job...their last scene together is fantastic.
We all wanted to shake Ennis and tell him to open his eyes and ears...what a waste indeed.

But that "Jack I swear" ...still gets to me...even when I read the story.

Silk · « **Reply #376 on:** Apr 08, 2006, 06:29 PM »

I understand what Ennis means when he says at the end "I swear" but it is hard to put into words what he means.

What does it mean to you -- anyone?

*Froggy* · « **Reply #377 on:** Apr 08, 2006, 06:32 PM »

Quote from: Silk on Apr 08, 2006, 06:29 PM

I understand what Ennis means when he says at the end "I swear" but it is hard to put into words what he means.

What does it mean to you -- anyone?

check this out:
Ennis's last words "Jack, I swear . . . "
Ennis’s last words “Jack, I swear….
The last line from Ennis

rikcub · « **Reply #378 on:** Apr 10, 2006, 09:01 PM »

Quote from: donnaread on Apr 08, 2006, 09:32 AM

Jake delivers Jack's lines with such anguish. "Sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it" "You have no idea how bad it gets" "I wish I knew how to quit you!" Sometimes I just wanted to shake some sense into Ennis...I know he's in pain too, but he's his own worse enemy. Like Jack said, they "Could have had a real good life!" What a waste! Donna

I have to agree with you...there are so many classic lines and Jack has many of them....for some reason one that ALWAYS tugs at my heart is "You know it could be like this, just like this always". I think it is because Jake's voice is just perfect in the delivery...all this sweet hope that you know is gonna get shot down. :'( :'( :'(

Rod · « **Reply #379 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 02:02 PM »

Quote from: madisondel on Feb 17, 2006, 09:09 AM

I am looking for a quote if anyone can help:
Towards the end of the movie when Ennis is with Alma Jr. he says something like"if you don't have much, you don't need much"
Does anyone remember this?
That really struck at me!

It is when Alma Jr. says he needs more furniture, and he says the line...

Patriot1 · « **Reply #380 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 02:20 PM »

Quote from: Rod on Apr 16, 2006, 02:02 PM

Quote from: madisondel on Feb 17, 2006, 09:09 AM
I am looking for a quote if anyone can help:
Towards the end of the movie when Ennis is with Alma Jr. he says something like"if you don't have much, you don't need much"
Does anyone remember this?
That really struck at me!

It is when Alma Jr. says he needs more furniture, and he says the line...

"If you don't got nothin', then you don't need nothin'."

Valandil Eluch · « **Reply #381 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 06:09 PM »

my favorite quote

"you know it could be like this just like always"

greenfrog · « **Reply #382 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 06:12 PM »

Quote from: Carlos_H82 on Apr 16, 2006, 06:09 PM

my favorite quote

"you know it could be like this just like always"

That's a beautiful quote. I love the way Jack says it too. :'(

dirtbiker · « **Reply #383 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 06:20 PM »

Quote from: Patriot1 on Apr 16, 2006, 02:20 PM

Quote from: Rod on Apr 16, 2006, 02:02 PM
Quote from: madisondel on Feb 17, 2006, 09:09 AM
I am looking for a quote if anyone can help:
Towards the end of the movie when Ennis is with Alma Jr. he says something like"if you don't have much, you don't need much"
Does anyone remember this?
That really struck at me!

It is when Alma Jr. says he needs more furniture, and he says the line...

"If you don't got nothin', then you don't need nothin'."

I found that quote to be so noble. It shows that Ennis is just a simple humble man who doesn't expect anything more in life than what he has built for himself, proud of who he is despite his poverty, unlike a fair amount of social parasites today who milk the system and try to live above their means.

donnaread · « **Reply #384 on:** Apr 16, 2006, 08:27 PM »

Quote from: rikcub on Apr 10, 2006, 09:01 PM

Quote from: donnaread on Apr 08, 2006, 09:32 AM
Jake delivers Jack's lines with such anguish. "Sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it" "You have no idea how bad it gets" "I wish I knew how to quit you!" Sometimes I just wanted to shake some sense into Ennis...I know he's in pain too, but he's his own worse enemy. Like Jack said, they "Could have had a real good life!" What a waste! Donna

I have to agree with you...there are so many classic lines and Jack has many of them....for some reason one that ALWAYS tugs at my heart is "You know it could be like this, just like this always". I think it is because Jake's voice is just perfect in the delivery...all this sweet hope that you know is gonna get shot down. :'( :'( :'(

Yes, rikcub, that one breaks my heart, too. And like you said he says it with such "sweet hope"...but we know it will never be. As their lives go on, I think Jack realizes that Ennis will never embrace their love, but in spite of that, in spite of the "short f***ing leash" Ennis keeps Jack on, Jack can't help himself...he keeps coming back. He keeps hoping. Donna :'(

FlwrChild · « **Reply #385 on:** Apr 30, 2006, 09:58 AM »

Quote from: BBBOY on Apr 07, 2006, 09:53 PM

Quote from: greenfrog on Apr 02, 2006, 09:54 PM
Quote from: Allyce on Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM
"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

It is a heartbreaker *sobs* :'(

I get the feeling that Jack didn't really want to have to say all of this to Ennis, even though he didn't have much choice.

Jack is so completely and totally in love with Ennis he can't help himself. Ennis on the other hand is so completely and totally in love with Jack that he can't express himself. Could there ever be to more starcrossed lovers? Tragic love, but a tragic love like we have never seen or may see again in our times. I weep and weep and it never seems to get better. I have a love that will never grow old because it is a love like no other seen before, but a love so many of us have felt.

BBBoy, absolutely beautiful!

BBBOY · « **Reply #386 on:** Apr 30, 2006, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: FlwrChild on Apr 30, 2006, 09:58 AM

Quote from: BBBOY on Apr 07, 2006, 09:53 PM
Quote from: greenfrog on Apr 02, 2006, 09:54 PM
Quote from: Allyce on Mar 28, 2006, 05:56 PM
"You have no idea how bad it gets!"

That line breaks my heart :'(

It is a heartbreaker *sobs* :'(

I get the feeling that Jack didn't really want to have to say all of this to Ennis, even though he didn't have much choice.

Jack is so completely and totally in love with Ennis he can't help himself. Ennis on the other hand is so completely and totally in love with Jack that he can't express himself. Could there ever be to more starcrossed lovers? Tragic love, but a tragic love like we have never seen or may see again in our times. I weep and weep and it never seems to get better. I have a love that will never grow old because it is a love like no other seen before, but a love so many of us have felt.

BBBoy, absolutely beautiful!

Thank you FlwrChild. It's nice to know that people go back and read the older posts and are moved by them. What I said then I would say now, be assured of it.

stacp · « **Reply #387 on:** May 04, 2006, 05:38 PM »

For some reason, Jack's "see ya for supper" after the first night in the tent gets to me. He comes wobbling out of that tent, shirt untucked, and walking funny (he did think to put his hat on, though

). Then he says the line, hoping it's not over. The expression on Jack's face reads a thousand different emotions: longing, worry, concern, hope, shame, love, lust, etc. Love the scenes on BBM--wish they never left!

Valandil Eluch · « **Reply #388 on:** May 04, 2006, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: stacp on May 04, 2006, 05:38 PM

For some reason, Jack's "see ya for supper" after the first night in the tent gets to me. He comes wobbling out of that tent, shirt untucked, and walking funny (he did think to put his hat on, though ). Then he says the line, hoping it's not over. The expression on Jack's face reads a thousand different emotions: longing, worry, concern, hope, shame, love, lust, etc. Love the scenes on BBM--wish they never left!

so he did walked weird!!! i thought that i was crazy

Patriot1 · « **Reply #389 on:** May 04, 2006, 06:32 PM »

Quote from: stacp on May 04, 2006, 05:38 PM

For some reason, Jack's "see ya for supper" after the first night in the tent gets to me. He comes wobbling out of that tent, shirt untucked, and walking funny (he did think to put his hat on, though ). Then he says the line, hoping it's not over. The expression on Jack's face reads a thousand different emotions: longing, worry, concern, hope, shame, love, lust, etc. Love the scenes on BBM--wish they never left!

You know, that is the first thing I looked for when Jack comes out of the tent...did he walk funny. I could never see that he did. When he comes out of the tent he does "wobble" some but that is because he just woke up, not because he was sore or anything like that. Or at least that is the way I took it.