Please explain to me the Gimp in "Pulp Fiction"

[Jaledin]

@JohnT

I never realized until this thread that “hard, pipe-hittin’…” was a reference to crack addicts. I, er, just assumed that Marcellus was talking about a couple of bad-assed dudes who were wielding pipes used to beat on Zed and Company. :smack:

Soon to be living the rest of his short-assed life in agony rapist, here.

I’m shocked you didn’t think pipe-hitting meant hitting the pipe. Live and learn, son!

[Slow_Moving_Vehicle]

@JohnT

I never realized until this thread that “hard, pipe-hittin’…” was a reference to crack addicts. I, er, just assumed that Marcellus was talking about a couple of bad-assed dudes who were wielding pipes used to beat on Zed and Company. :smack:

Me, too. But I remembered the line as “pipe-swinging…” , which makes sense with your interpretation.

[Robot_Arm]

@Jaledin

I’m shocked you didn’t think pipe-hitting meant hitting the pipe. Live and learn, son!

I took it the same way. Marsellus doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who’d have crack addicts on the payroll to come beat someone up at a moment’s notice. It just seems a little too undisciplined. He does strike me as the kind of guy who’d know where to call to get a couple of 6’8" bodybuilders who know how to mess somebody up with plumbing supplies.

[tr0psn4j]

First time I’ve heard of it being crackpipe and not hitting someone with a pipe.

[Chou4555]

A fascinating thread. I feel as though I have been taken on a deviant journey of discovery! Thanks!

[Kobal2]

@AClockworkMelon

I always assumed that the Gimp was a previous victim. If he’s “willing” now it’s only because he’s been brainwashed after years of what I imagine was horrific abuse.

I always figured he was pretty darn relieved the two weirdoes weren’t picking on him for once and would probably be busy with Butch & Marcellus for a couple days at least. Good incentive to try and prevent them from leaving so soon.