I love that line that Diane Ladd (Etta) delivers from her tanning bed to Debra Winger (Alex). Diane Ladd is an excellent actress who has been in many great tv shows and movies.
"I'll tell you two things about me: I'm very rich~~~~~and I'm very wealthy." BlackWidow
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I always loved that line, too. Although I never quite got it!
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Have another bite of popcorn and forget about it.
From M-W Online:
pique
One entry found.
pique[2,transitive verb]
Main Entry: 2pique
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): piqued; piqu·ing
Etymology: French piquer, literally, to prick — more at pike
Date: 1669
1: to arouse anger or resentment in : irritate <what piques linguistic conservatives — T. H. Middleton>
2 a: to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff <sly remarks to pique their curiosity> b: pride <he piques himself on his skill as a cook>
synonyms see provoke
In accordance with definition #1, I believe Ladd made that comment to Winger because, being a materialistic person, she felt Winger resented her for letting Russell bribe her.
That's a good idea but I think the real meaning is simpler.
"Peaked" just means "pale". So Etta comments on how pale Alex looks and then (rather snidely) offers to buy her a tan.
She wants her to stay out of it, because she likes the settlement she got. It's a bit of a bribe.
As to peaked (pee-kid) - sickly or tired looking.
Diane Ladd lived in an appearance-oriented world. Alex had been receiving all sort of negative comments from her manager and co-worker about her appearance and appearance of no sex life. So, Diane Ladd hit a bulls-eye.
"Two more swords and I'll be Queen of the Monkey People." Roseanne
Diane made a cheap shot because that material junk was all she cared about. I found the line wry, not at all sure why it would be considered hilarious.
shareMy bf and I were watching this movie last night and both busted a gut when she delivered that line. LMAO
"Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we're put in this world to rise above".