August 15, 2006

It just occurred to me that--

--there has never been a major motion picture based on a story about an assassin on an airliner who releases masses of hungry, venomous possums. I wonder why that is?

Posted by Terry Oglesby at August 15, 2006 09:31 AM
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In an unbelievable episode of racism on their part, SAG refuses to allow marsupials into the union. Something about nocturnal animals and time and a half.

They're welcomed with open arms into the Teamsters, however, so if you check out the Transportation section of the credits, you can usually pick out the possum.

Posted by: skinnydan at August 15, 2006 01:00 PM

I assume he's the one not doing anything?

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at August 15, 2006 01:26 PM

Ahem. That particular individual is supervising.

Posted by: skinnydan at August 15, 2006 02:30 PM

Because "Possums on a Plane" does not strike fear into the hearts of all and sundry.

Sorry, but it just doesn't.

Posted by: Grouchy Old Yorkie Lady at August 15, 2006 05:15 PM

GOYL,
How about Manatee's on a Plane. Is that scary enough?

Posted by: Tony von Krag at August 15, 2006 10:57 PM

Well, GOYL, it's not just possums--POISON Possums on a Plane. I think Hollywood is simply not ready for something so bold and sophisticated.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at August 16, 2006 08:17 AM