Originally posted by Silvio:
How exactly, could Fredo have made such a stupid slip up? Even though Fredo comes across as dim and stupid, but talking about Johnny Ola with Michael RIGHT behind him? He had to know Mike was still hanging out with them
To me, this is somewhat difficult to beleive. Some one with such a big secret wouldnt blurt it out so obviously, even if they were drunk. If Fredo did somehow anyways, he likely would have noticed quickly after. Fredo is totally aloof to the biggest situation in his life, which he seemed timid and nervous about every other part of the movie
As Michael pointed out, Fredo was weak & stupid. Being drunk could have easily impaired his judgment to the point where he temporarily forgot his secret or didn't know where Michael was at the time. And for those of us who have ever had too much to drink, have you ever tried to talk quietly but ended up talking as loud (or louder) than you normally would? I think that's a possibility for Fredo in this scene.
