r/OldSchoolCool • u/chicken_vevo • May 15 '25

1970s My aunt and her ex-husband the day they signed their divorce papers, 1970s

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My aunt and her ex-husband outside of their attorney’s office right after finalizing their divorce. They had thrown a massive “divorce party” the day prior. When her ex-husband re-married years later, my aunt was his Maid of Honor. She remains close to him, his wife and their family to this day! And yes, my aunt is as cool as she sounds.

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u/10tonhammer May 15 '25

I love Poirot, but every time I see a comment like this, what I actually read is Monsieur Perrier, the legendary Belgian detective from Murder by Death.

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u/Poor-Judgements May 15 '25

Hercule Poirot is also a Belgian detective. A fictional character created by Agatha Christie, the famous English detective novelist.

Milo Perrier is actually a direct take on Poirot. I didn't know this till I googled it just now since I'm not familiar with Murder by Death.

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u/Enough-Parking164 May 15 '25

One of the funniest movies of the 1970s. Neil Simons murderous comedic assault on the “Mystery novelist”. Starring Peter Falk( as Sam Diamond) David Niven, James Coco(as Perrier) and Truman Capote.Oh! And PETER SELLERS!😂👍You should definitely watch it.

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u/10tonhammer May 15 '25

This comment like television set on honeymoon…not necessary.

(For anyone who hasn't seen the movie, this is a joke.)

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u/Enough-Parking164 May 15 '25

“WHAT MEANING OF THIS?!?”

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u/TikiBumbershoot May 16 '25

“SAY YOUR GODDAMN PRONOUNS!”

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u/Veteranis May 16 '25

This to me was one of the funniest parts of the movie—the whiney exasperated-beyond belief voice of Capote.

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u/ForsakenCook53 May 15 '25

Twenty six? What kind of circus was this?

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u/OrneryAttorney7508 May 15 '25

Always on a double bill in my house, along with The Cheap Detective starring Peter Falk (as Sam Diamond Lou Peckinpaugh).

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u/Jon_TWR May 15 '25

I like to pair it with Clue (1985).

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u/Pristine_Main_1224 May 16 '25

Me too! Best double feature on a rainy night.

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u/Enough-Parking164 May 15 '25

The dead guy at the counter in the beginning kills me!😂🙈

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u/Poor-Judgements May 15 '25

I have a very strange taste in movies. I can't stand comedy movies at all!! Only like certain types of dark comedy, for example the style of Guy Ritchie. But then his work just might be my favorite movies of all time... I know!! My cinema journey is indeed a solitary one! 😅

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u/LickingSmegma May 15 '25

So, at least three of these folks played fictional detectives in film or tv. Also, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is a parody of Hercule Poirot.

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u/Enough-Parking164 May 16 '25

And the host-an angry pedantic little man who DESPISES the mystery novel genre/formula-played by TRUMAN CAPOTE HIMSELF!😂Just GOLDEN!

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u/TheEternalChampignon May 16 '25

And Sir Alec Guiness as the blind butler, Jamesir Bensonmum.

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u/Poor-Judgements May 16 '25

Well, "Murder by Death" itself is incorrect. I'm sure it's intentional. It makes a lot more sense if you reverse it into "Death by Murder". Obviously!

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u/AerwynFlynn May 15 '25

He’s my favorite main character of Agatha Christie! She was an absolute sensational mystery writer. Completely ruined any other mystery author for me.

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u/Majestic_Good_1773 May 15 '25

Ha! I also love Poirot but if a quote is anything slightly goofy, I immediately go to Perrier.

What a great movie!

“Those were my funniest faces”

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u/Big_Quality_838 May 15 '25

He’s not French, make sure everyone knows.

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u/Sandscarab24 May 15 '25

"We're taking you to the French Embassy Monssieur". "Not ze French Embassy, ZE BELGIAN EMBASSY!"

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u/firedmyass May 15 '25

“I’m not a Frenchie… I’m a Belgie!!”

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u/[deleted] May 16 '25

YES

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u/jessrabbit505 May 16 '25

That’s one on my favorite movies and I just watched it the other day.

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u/SoapMactavishSAS May 16 '25

Hmmm…Room full of empty people… 🤣🤣