# The evolution of romantic scenes in film

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**Created:** [June 15, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135 "2018-06-15T03:53:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/1 "2018-06-15T03:53:08Z")

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Tonight I watched a short segment of “Holiday Inn” on TCM, featuring [this scene](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1mIgKOdOyA&t=3m0s) where Fred Astaire is engaged in some Valentine’s Day romancing.

Then I switch to a Valentine’s Day episode of “The Simpsons” where Homer and a buddy are exchanging thoughts on various matters including picking up women.

“So, Lenny, ever get that rebar out of your head?”  
“No, they just sawed off the ends and painted over the nubs.”

Homer and Marge get sentimental.

“Oh Homie, you mean to say the nicest things.”  
“Well, it’s not easy with you talking all the time.”

It would’ve been fun if Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds could’ve had snappy dialogue like that. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/2 "2018-06-15T05:19:33Z")

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Can’t sing. Can’t act. Balding. Can dance a little

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**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/3 "2018-06-15T05:24:54Z")

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Watch ‘The Thin Man’ series. Now there’s some snappy repartee between romantic partners.

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**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/4 "2018-06-15T08:37:02Z")

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> [@Jackmannii](#):
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> “Oh Homie, you mean to say the nicest things.”  
> “Well, it’s not easy with you talking all the time.”

The Honeymooners:

“I’ve forgotten you’re a woman? How could I!? You’re always yapping!”

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/_-FhWB1POWQ/hqdefault.jpg "The Honeymooners: Ralph and Alice argue over the Mambo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-FhWB1POWQ)

Yup, nice to see the evolution in romance over time.

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**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/5 "2018-06-15T14:28:24Z")

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> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> Watch ‘The Thin Man’ series. Now there’s some snappy repartee between romantic partners.

Yes! Love those movies.

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**Post date:** [June 15, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolution-of-romantic-scenes-in-film/816135/6 "2018-06-15T14:41:29Z")

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Dear Edna,  
Your photo took my breath away. Truly yours is a butt that won’t quit.