Between the prose of Michel Audiard, the jokes of Alain Shabat, the wings of Stallone or the soaring speeches of Maximus, there are many sentences in Gladiator that have not stopped resonating after being uttered on the cinema screens one day. Fan memories and live chats.
But the big screen does not have the prerogative of outstanding maxims! Indeed, the series also very regularly reads lines that have something to write down in the annals, be it for their beauty, humor or effectiveness.
A gold mine of iconic replicas
As such, the 6 books of the legendary Camelot, which Alexandre Astier created in 2005, is a veritable encyclopedia, containing hundreds of unforgettable tirades.
Whether we’re talking about the legendary spats that erupt between Arthur and his kinsmen, the knight’s insults, Merlin’s absurdities or Leodaghan’s blows, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to quoting the best lines from Camelot. .
However, there is one that probably surpasses all others in popularity and fame.
Whether you’re one of those who watch the Astier series several times a year, or on the contrary, those who only watch it, you must have heard this phrase in the evening, or during a gathering of Camelot lovers.
Three little words, very simple, first spoken in episode 28 of the book titled secret boot :
“It’s not a lie.”
Instilled in Percival by his drinking companion Caradoc, this catchphrase is meant to save his life when he fails to understand the meaning of a word, which happens quite often.
“When you don’t understand, you say ‘no it’s wrong’. You won’t come across as stupid. That’s my secret ability!”Caradoc explains to his knight friend, who immediately tests out his new technique while dining with King Arthur.
But be careful!
But be careful! As Caradozzi grimly recalls Secret Boot II (Episode 79 of the second book), this advice should be used sparingly, otherwise you risk unmasking your interlocutor:
“If you don’t exhaust something, you say from time to time that you don’t understand a word, you have to say to yourself from time to time: “It’s too bad! Today I feel like a bump!”
Famous for these two hilarious episodes, simple, effective and universal, this now legendary line is likely to come up again and again as Kaamelott fans gather around a good heist.
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Source: Allocine
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