Daily Dialogue — April 19, 2014

Pam: Well, Brennan, you certainly have had a lot of jobs.
Brennan: I’m a bit of a spark plug. And, Human Resources lady, when I think…
Pam: You know, it’s… Actually, it’s Pam.
Brennan: I’m sorry. Well, Pan…
Pam: No, my name is Pam.
Brennan: Are you saying Pan or Pam?
Pam: I’m saying Pam.
Brennan: Yeah, I’m sorry.
Pam: Who is this gentleman sitting behind you?
Dale: Hello, Ms. Lady. I’m Dale. I’m Brennan’s stepbrother… and I think I might be able to help
with the Pan-Pam dilemma.

— Step Brothers (2008), screenplay by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay, story by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay & John C. Reilly

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Job Interview, suggested by blueneumann.

Trivia: Adam McKay wanted to make this a drama, not a comedy.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Job interviews are almost by definition awkward, which makes them a natural for comic talent who specialize in awkward humor like Ferrell, Reilley and McKay. 

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