A very intense scene is the one in GF2 where machine gun bullets fly through Michael and Kay's bedroom. Michael crawls to Kay and drags her down to the floor where it's safe. The noise seems never-ending, the room is filled with gunsmoke, and every piece of furniture is bullet-riddled. Then, as quiet descends, Michael says...
"Kay, are you all right?"
Poor Kay is so terrified she can hardly speak.
The scene is so gripping that I hardly pay attention to the actual words Michael says. But if I do stop to think about it, asking her that is pretty funny
. Thankfully, though, that line is delivered so believably that it seems natural. (Michael is breathing hard from exertion. He says Kay's name to make sure she's alive, then pauses as if he doesn't know what to say next. He just utters the first question that comes to his mind: "You all right?")
It's only when I stop to focus on the question itself that I can see its comical potential. ("Oh sure, honey, I'm all right. I was almost turned into swiss cheese in my own bedroom by your mafia enemies; but I know that's just part of your business and I shouldn't take it personally. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll call the maid to clean the carpet, as I believe I lost all voluntary control of my bowels and bladder during that episode."
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