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Stop. Don't. Come back.
— Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory · 1971
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The three clipped commands are Wonka at his most alarmed, a quick flash of real concern before the film turns the disaster into a joke. Fans love the rhythm of it, three words that argue with each other, and it makes a ready-made line for any friend about to do something very silly with a gadget they do not understand.
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In context
Spoilers for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryShow the scene
In the Wonkavision room Wonka demonstrates his television that sends objects across the room, with the visitors wearing goggles. Mike Teevee announces he will be the first person ever sent by television. Wonka cuts in with three clipped commands, Stop, Don't, Come back, but Mike runs for the giant camera anyway. The warning fails, and Mike is shrunk to a few inches tall.
Sources (3)
- Springfield! Springfield! film transcriptWonkavision room, after "Get away!"Reference checked
- Wikipedia: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryPlot summaryReference checked
- Roald Dahl Fan Wiki: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryPlot summary, WonkavisionReference checked
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