Daily Dialogue — March 30, 2013

Fielding Mellish getting off the plane in the USA disguised as the President of San Marcos.

The interpreter: [in English] I am Mr. Hernandez, the official interpreter!
Senator: Welcome to the United States.
The interpreter: [in English to Fielding] “Welcome to the United States.”
Fielding Mellish: [in English] Thank you!
The interpreter: [to the Senator] “Thank you!”
Senator: Did you have a good flight?
The interpreter: [in English to Fielding] “Did you have a good flight?”
Fielding Mellish: [in English] Yes, I did!
The interpreter: [in English to the Senator] “Yes, I did!”
Senator: Well, we hope your stay in our country…
The interpreter: [English, to Fielding] “We hope your stay in our country…”
Senator: …will be delightful!
The interpreter: [in English] “… will be delightful!”
Fielding Mellish: [in English] I am looking forward to it…
The interpreter: [to the Senator] “I am looking forward to it…”
Fielding Mellish: Ah, with great anticipation!
The interpreter: [to the Senator] “With great anticipation!”

Two men in orderly uniforms and butterfly nets appear and attempt to drag the interpreter away.

Bananas (1971), written by Woody Allen and Mickey Rose

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week is culture clash suggested by Debbie Moon. Today’s suggestion is by Jeff Messerman.

Trivia: The film was originally titled “El Weirdo”.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Commentary from Jeff: “Here’s what can occur when you add certifiable insanity to the awkwardness of culture clashes!”