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That Jackson is one big hangin' man.
— Steel Magnolias · 1989
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
It is a throwaway aside that sounds innocent and is not: a guest at a wedding says something a whole room of Southern manners is meant to pretend not to hear, and her mother's calm reply keeps it polite. It lasts because the funniest lines in this film are the small ones.
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In context
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In Steel Magnolias (1989, directed by Herbert Ross from Robert Harling's play), the remark comes during the run of scenes at Shelby's wedding reception. The speaker is Nancy Beth Marmillion, daughter of Belle Marmillion, who has just made her aside about the groom, Jackson. Her mother answers that she knows, then tells her to come along, muttering about calories.
Sources (2)
- Springfield! Springfield! transcript, Steel MagnoliasWedding reception sectionReference checked
- Wikipedia: Steel MagnoliasCast listReference checked
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