Thursday, January 5, 2012

Black Sheep

Sergeant Drake Sabitch: I could go to your mama's and start a small fire in her panties. 
Of the Chris Farley & David Spade vehicles, Black Sheep is the poor man's Tommy Boy. Save only for the fact that Rob Lowe, Brian Dennehy, and Dan Akyroyd combined don't add up to one Gary Busey. He's quite simply the best supporting actor in a comedy, or drama, or any other movie you put him in. Like Gerry Stiller, he's brilliant without having to act like anybody else but Gary Busey.
Of course there are many quotable references from Farley and Spade, but only half of which aren't phsyical. During this time in Busey's storied career, he's actually able to let actors play off of his insanity. Exhibit A:
 
Two options for reference here in a real life incident that happens every day somewhere. A car accident.

First option - the aggressive victim is struck by a vehicle through no fault of his own and says: "I'm this close to dragging you out of the car and beating you to dust." The reference is rooted in reality so much so as to invoke the possibility that the aggressor is insane, yet grounded enough to make the perpetrator think he (or she if she's awesome) carry through the threat of dust transformation.

Second option - the pussy perpetrator's snotty retort. This is only an option if the bad driver is at fault in the accident, knows it, and has a psycho for a victim who preys every day to be on the wrong end of a non-lethal accident caused by some weakling. Wait for his or her (woman seem more relevant here than in the former instance) reaction and snottily retort: "You should work up to that. Kind of leaves you nowhere to go."

For a broader application to a situation where someone is just pissing you off and you'd like to implement operation 'shock and awe', try this: "I could go to your mama's and start a small fire in her panties."

This is the Busey we know and love. The post-motorcycle accident crazy talk that got him his own show and left him with a career in the 21st century. Wouldn't you know it, he got a part on Entourage...
This is purely FYI and remains only for the faithful Busey following: "Listen, listen, listen. I could snap your sternum with one blow with my forehead to your chest. I could raise my head up, loosen your teeth, knock you down, grab you by the lip, pull you up, tell you I'll be right back."Save that for those with monologue experience because it's long.

Last but certanly not least, and along the lines of barely useful insanity, is this gem of an apology from an actor known for his tact.
For use if you've caught a prowler in your home and have been looking for the legal loophole that allows you to punish someone no questions asked: "I could splatter your cortex or I could expose your heart. Which sounds quicker to you?" If the person pees their pants and sputters, "That's a toughie," you're on the right track.

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