Three carved theatrical masks in black, charcoal and pale grey show different degrees of frowning against slate.

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Anna Scott

I am sure you guys didn’t mean any harm, I’m sure it was just friendly banter, I am sure you guys have dicks the size of peanuts. Enjoy your dinner, the tuna is really good.

— Notting Hill · 1999

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker starts with assurances of harmless banter, then directs a crude body insult at the group and recommends the tuna. The juxtaposition combines courteous words with contempt, without establishing delivery or the diners’ response.

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