Wreckage Of Unusual Size
October 14, 2011 In honor of the 24th anniversary of one of the greatest movies of all time, I'd like to tell you a story.
It's a story of the man in black:
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Who may or may not look like the Noid from those old Domino's commercials.
And also a beautiful princess:
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It's a tale of fencing and fighting,
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of torture and despair,
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"I've just sucked one year of your life away.
Now I need a glass of milk."
...of chases, escapes, and, of course, twoo wuv.
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Also known as "Twoo huv"
There's also a subplot of a son avenging his father's murder.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to... What's this? A cake?"
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"Oooh, are those cherries?
I mean, uh...
Prepare to die.
And also pass me that fork over there."
Together, our heroes will defeat an evil prince, a wily Sicilian, a six-fingered man...
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and, of course, Rodents Of Unusual Size.
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"Hi."
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"Btw, you may want to watch out for those popping noises. Trust me."
Bye bye, Jennifer B., Emily M., Jefferey W., Colin & Jen, Jan Y., Jennifer W., Nicole V., Rysha M., & Melanie H.! Have fun storming the castle!
Oh, and before I go: Anybody want a peanut?
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Reader Comments (176)
I laughed so hard my eyes leaked...I love that movie....these cakes and comments are the best!!! Thanks for making my day!
Oh how I love this post! I loved the Princess Bride and still do. Now I want to go grab it on Blu-Ray. Hopefully they have it out.. as for that CCC my hubby says it looks like it got run over by a steam roller. Can't say as that's wrong lol it really does look smashed.
Absolutely wonderful!! Thank you, as always, for bringing such laughter and wreckage into our lives.
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Best movie ever
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Best book ever
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Best post ever
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With that pink nose, splayed feet and giant teeth, that unusual rodent might actually be a MOLE. (speaking of 6-fingered critters.) I find that more disturbing than ordering and eating a ROUS cake.
If you haven't already, find a copy of the 20th anniversary disk and take a close look at the cover. It's an AMBIGRAM!! Inconceivable!
Jen and John - YOU HAVE TO ADD THIS TO THE SIDEBAR MENUS!!! I easy access FOREVER!!!!!!
What a delicious post and comment thread! Great laugh tonight since I've been mostly dead all day!
Unless I am wrong (and I am never wrong) it's nice to know others are as nuts about this movie as we are!
Cheers to a great blog, a great movie (I've just sucked 24 years of your life away) and great fans!
So. Awesome.
And that ROUS - what the hell???
I have an overwhelming desire to watch this movie today. I think I might just introduce my 5 year old to it. He'll LOVE it!
Oh.My.Word. Here I am, innocently catching a glimpse of my favorite blog before trudging off to work(in a bakery, ironically enough) and what do I get? A horrific homage to my favorite(non-animated) movie EVER! Jen, you make my heart happy!!
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, he most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia' - but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!' Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha... Is that an ROUS cake?" **falls over dead**
This is the most beautiful tribute post I have ever read *wipe away tears*. I just love it so much. Brilliant!
Hahaha. I have been wanting to rewatch this movie for a while. Now I really need to find a copy of it. (I'm studying abroad and did not bring many movies). Time to request a care package from the parents. Thanks for the inspiration!
How marvelous!!!!!!
Best movie and best tribute EVER.
Really now, I mean it.
Excellent!! We have watched TPB many times, and even though my partner and I are not legally married it's almost worth doing just to include the marriage quotes. And I know I've done a good job raising my daughters when they can quote as many lines as I can.
Thank you. Thank you. Best movie for sure.
Never thought it was possible to summarize it with cake wreck.
"Inconceivable!"
Yet you did it. "I wasn't nervous. Maybe I was a little bit 'concerned' but that's not the same thing."
Did you see Entertainment Weekly's reunion of the cast? Great photo shoot!
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2011/10/12/the-princess-bride_900.jpg
"Hello lady!"
Wow, twenty four years ago! I feel so old.
Love it!!
"Sorry about your dead dad"? Really? REALLY!?
The multiple fingers might not've been a mistake... maybe it was for my son who was born w/ polydactyl (twelve fingers and twelve toes). It affects as many as 1 in 200 people in the U.S. and 1 in 4 Amish.
Okay, so weird. I've been having an out of the blue hankering to watch this movie for the past few days - my Princess Bride ESP must have been activated. Love it!
Additional note on #8a/b: If it weren't for the feet (hands?), I could say this is a buffalo head. I wonder what made me think of that -- must be some funny videos I've seen recently that feature a world-class earworm that makes "It's a Small World" seem utterly forgettable by comparison. But I digress...
The full title of the movie to which I alluded in an earlier post is: 'Nightmare on Sesame Street: Kermit Finally Snaps'.
[Editor's note- "GUY ON A BUFFALOOO-OOO-OOOOO-OOOO! It's cheaper than adoption! -john]
"Inigo, I hope we win!" Super fun post! Thanks!
Fezzik: You never said anything about wrecking a cake.
Vizzini: I've hired you to help me start a war. It's an prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition.
Fezzik: I just don't think it's right, wrecking an innocent cake.
Vizzini: Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic land mass.
Inigo Montoya: I agree with Fezzik.
Vizzini: Oh, the sot has spoken. What happens to the cake is not truly your concern. I will wreck it. And remember this, never forget this: when I found you, you were so slobbering drunk, you couldn't buy Brandy!
[turning to Fezzik]
Vizzini: And YOU: friendless, brainless, helpless, hopeless! Do you want me to send you back to where you were? The Collections part of the layaway department?
I just died laughing at this post
Craig, I had no idea what you were talking about so I Googled "man riding buffalo." I spent the next several minutes giggling uncontrollably. So thanks, I guess--let's see how thankful I feel after a day of singing "A guy on a buffalo" to myself.
All we need is a cake to capture "there is a shortage of perfect breasts in the world...t'would be a pity to damage your own"!!!!
Wait a minute...Is this a kissing book?
Can I tell you how much I love The Princess Bride? I remember going to see it with my mom and sisters at the $1 movie (there were four of us. $1 movies don't check diaper bags for snacks)...
I am so going to watch this tonight....
"Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us together today."
sorry about your dead dad..............Really?!?!?!! come on!!!
Why does the peanut look annoyed or possibly drunk? Wait a minute....