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Why did Harold (W.C. Fields) refer to blind man as 'honey' and 'dear' ?

posted 10 years ago by calcaylor
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This was early in the film in Harold's grocery store. Was that somewhat common then? I've never noticed in any films from that era. No, I don't think the character or W.C. was gay. I have seen this film many times and just noticed it for the first time today.

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[–] nocomputer1962 9 years ago

I think this was just the 1930s version of political correctness. Harold is being extra polite and courteous to a clumsy handicapped person who he would secretly rather choke the (beep) out of.

[–] Henry_Framus_Valentine 9 years ago

He is treating Mr Muckle as a child. One speaks to children with little terms of endearment.

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