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"I own this establishment."


"I own this establishment."

Considering the way the inquiry was made it might have been best if the proprietor was not so forthcoming with that information.

Sometimes it is best to be silent.

Right?

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With the sheriff and about 20 deputies behind him, he felt confident.

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With the sheriff and about 20 deputies behind him, he felt confident.

He sounded confident.

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But I agree with your point...when the guy you're talking to is holding a shotgun, it might be better to shut up. But...with the sheriff and 20 deputies looking on, he couldn't lose face and look like a coward.

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But I agree with your point...when the guy you're talking to is holding a shotgun, it might be better to shut up. But...with the sheriff and 20 deputies looking on, he couldn't lose face and look like a coward.

Good point. He was between a rock and a hard place.

Plus he was just the proprietor. He probably didn't think Bill Munny would do what he did especially since the sheriff and his men were there.

He had to make a very quick decision. He stood up for his bar and went out like a man.

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Yes, even in "The Old West," you don't expect a man to just shoot you, just like that. Bam. "Well, he should've armed himself."

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I just watched this scene again and Skinny was definitely NOT confident when he admits to owning that *beep*

In fact he doesn't speak up at first, then as he is saying he owns it, he is slowly trying to walk away from Munny.


Mother is the name for God on the lips & hearts of all children -Eric Draven

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Notice that he spoke up right as Bill was pointing a gun threateningly at a deputy. Skinny found his voice to stand up and show a smidge of courage, perhaps hoping to prevent violence.

Even the least likable character in the film had a hint of an admirable trait, keeping true to the theme that there are no good guys nor bad guys.

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