Able Quote by Mae West
“To her British lover about to climb in bed with 80-something Mae: She said that she hoped soon to be able to say what Paul Revere said - 'The British are coming'. This was the last one-liner Mae ever uttered on film.”
About This Quote
Source Film: My Little Chickadee, 1940
She humorously references a famous revolutionary cry to signal an upcoming encounter, using it as a final witty line.
In simple terms: She jokes about a famous warning before a meeting.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to defuse tension.
Themes
humor
historical reference
sexual innuendo
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
cinematic
comedic
When to use this quote
- final scene
- comedic climax
- dramatic reveal
Key Concepts
revolutionary slogans
film dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor change the tone of a tense moment?
- What impact does a historical reference have on comedic effect?
A Different Perspective
The joke may be lost on audiences unfamiliar with the reference.
