Am I crazy or...
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: August 07, 2005 09:19AM
Well, actually, there's really no question about that. Anyway, on page 57 (American paperback) when Thursday's accosted by the Thraal, there is a very brief exchange of:
"He says he doesn't like you."
"I'm sorry."
"I don't like you, either"...
between Thursday and "another man."
There is an almost identical exchange in "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope" between Luke Skywalker and a nameless pair (actually, considering the fervency of SW fans and Lucas' own madness, they probably have names and ridiculously detailed backstories) of aliens in the cantina.
Was it intentional? Given Fforde's preference for English literature references it seems out of place, but the flow of the dialogue matches perfectly. It also hit me immediately, which may only be further proof that I'm a giant nerd.