Paul Bassett DaviesJan 22, 2023
The classic Mae West line: "Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?" doesn’t work in America any longer because:
a) it’s always a gun.
b) nobody is pleased to see anyone.
Show threadSteven MolnarJan 22, 2023
@thewritertype True enough, but apparently she also never said it, at least in a movie, at least to Cary Grant.
Show threadPaul Bassett DaviesJan 22, 2023
@MolnarSteven Yes, it’s one of those quotes that’s notoriously difficult to attribute. It seems she did say it, at some point in her life, in some context or other, but whether she was quoting herself or someone else remains obscure.
Show threadMaggieci democracy enjoyer
@thewritertype There's always one in every crowd 🤣
Jan 22, 2023 at 10:52pmWeb