Reminds me of an episode of a TV show from long ago, possibly The Twilight Zone, or possibly not. Same scene, with the woman explaining why this was necessary, it’s best for both of them, she had no other choice, etc. She’s just about finished when the phone rings, and the man gets up, and goes up the stairs.
This is very similar to ""The Merciful", a 1971 episode of Night Gallery, features the story with a twist: an old couple in a basement, with the wife (Imogene Coca) building the wall and quoting from the Poe story, while the husband (King Donovan) sits passively in a rocking chair. Once she has finished, he gets up from the chair and walks up the stairs. The wife has sealed herself in."
It is possible that Buttercup’s whole plan for a wall and for surging law enforcement came from too many repeats of the first 5 minutes of Escape From L.A. Probably has it on his pda and watches it at breakfast.
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
Great!
RobinHood over 4 years ago
Not exactly The Cask of Amontillado.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
And he ( or Mexico) will pay for it .
willispate over 4 years ago
at least they’re practicing social distancing.
sirbadger over 4 years ago
Cans on a string could turn into tug-of-war.
I Mad Am I over 4 years ago
Fail – you left him a window… you left him a way out! (Grin!)
Ida No over 4 years ago
At least put in a doggie door.
GreasyOldTam over 4 years ago
Reminds me of an episode of a TV show from long ago, possibly The Twilight Zone, or possibly not. Same scene, with the woman explaining why this was necessary, it’s best for both of them, she had no other choice, etc. She’s just about finished when the phone rings, and the man gets up, and goes up the stairs.
strictures over 4 years ago
This is very similar to ""The Merciful", a 1971 episode of Night Gallery, features the story with a twist: an old couple in a basement, with the wife (Imogene Coca) building the wall and quoting from the Poe story, while the husband (King Donovan) sits passively in a rocking chair. Once she has finished, he gets up from the chair and walks up the stairs. The wife has sealed herself in."
Wilde Bill over 4 years ago
“Before you completely wall yourself in, is my cask of Amontillado in there?”
nosirrom over 4 years ago
Her line of communication will be taut with problems
Say What? Premium Member over 4 years ago
Dare I ask how a person seeking therapy got so many bricks?
Charliegirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
She’s quite literal, isn’t she?
Enter.Name.Here over 4 years ago
“I will build the wall. And it will be a great wall. The greatest wall ever.”
Kind&Kinder over 4 years ago
She’s a Trump henchwoman!
sandpiper over 4 years ago
It is possible that Buttercup’s whole plan for a wall and for surging law enforcement came from too many repeats of the first 5 minutes of Escape From L.A. Probably has it on his pda and watches it at breakfast.
keenanthelibrarian over 4 years ago
Puts a whole new meaning tho the phrase “cordon sanitaire”
paddy over 4 years ago
What’s with the scary-looking dog?
gokarDun over 4 years ago
The dog looks like a flea is crawling around inside his butt.
Whatcouldgowrong over 4 years ago
That’s a strong candidate for the “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition.
For a Just and Peaceful World over 4 years ago
The dog seems happy.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 4 years ago
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
—Roger Waters
ChristineMurphy over 4 years ago
Looks like the ideal relationship to me.
WGillete over 4 years ago
She’s no fool – her half includes the kitchen and bathroom.
johndifool over 4 years ago
Is she Comfortably Numb by now?
morningglory73 Premium Member over 4 years ago
That’s one way. I built an invisible wall but left some room for communication. Can’t let all the nonsense in.
ronstancil over 4 years ago
look up Alan Parson’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination – great album
ronstancil over 4 years ago
for you Poe Aficionados, Checkout Alan Parsons Tales of Mystery and Imagination – classic album
chris.lemarie over 4 years ago
What’s with the dog’s paranoid smile?
micromos over 4 years ago
Love the dog.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
So is she keeping him out or herself in?
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
I found it better to leave the doors open but not speak for a few days. (Not a joke.)
well-i-never over 4 years ago
Shoot. That’s the kitchen, isn’t it?
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 4 years ago
No. It is a complete sentence.
eastern.woods.metal over 4 years ago
and on her side of the wall the string just has a knot in it.
Lablubber over 4 years ago
Oh that Poe man.
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
Don’t think that you have to keep in touch if you’re not comfortable with it. I’ll be fine.
vanaals over 4 years ago
Should we be concerned that he is now trapped in that room, with the dog. And the dog looks like it’s ready for walkies.
kenmcdonald over 4 years ago
Looking at the dog; I’ll bet Wiley Miller is a fan of George Booth.
mwksix over 4 years ago
The cask of Campbell soup
desperado10mm over 4 years ago
wicked looking dog.
bakana over 4 years ago
For the love of God, Montessori.
lordhoff over 4 years ago
Taracinablue over 4 years ago
What on earth is wrong with that creepy dog?
boniface22 over 4 years ago
I guess the cat stayed her side.
wordsmeet 4 months ago
A beautiful way to depict extreme feminism in a particular scenario.