Daily Dialogue — July 29, 2016

“Damn. We’re in a tight spot.”

— O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, epic poem by Homer

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Apprehension suggested by Jon.

Trivia: The character of Sheriff Cooley, who is never referred to by name, fits Tommy Johnson’s description of the Devil exactly: “He’s white, as white as you folks, with empty eyes and a big hollow voice. He likes to travel around with a mean old hound.” Sheriff Cooley is also a tribute to Boss Godfrey (played by Morgan Woodward), the sinister chain-gang boss in Cool Hand Luke (1967). Like Godfrey, Cooley’s eyes are never seen, and his mirrored sunglasses reflect his surroundings (usually fire). In “Cool Hand Luke,” Boss Godfrey is referred to as “the devil” by several of the prisoners.

Dialogue On Dialogue: This has a double meaning of ‘apprehension’: The trio apprehensive about being surrounded and potentially being apprehended by Sheriff Cooley.