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Well, don't look at me like I'm frickin' Frankenstein, give your father a hug.
— Dr. Evil • Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
A comedic deflection wrapped around a request for affection. Comparing oneself to Frankenstein's monster jokes about looking rough or unwelcoming. Still, the ask for a hug softens the joke into something warm rather than bitter.
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