# The Snake Pliskin Appreciation Thread

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-snake-pliskin-appreciation-thread/98605>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [March 16, 2002, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-snake-pliskin-appreciation-thread/98605 "2002-03-16T12:22:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-snake-pliskin-appreciation-thread/98605/1 "2002-03-16T12:22:11Z")

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Hey Dopers

Please help me explain “Escape From New York” to my friend Christy. It came up at happy hour and I was at a loss to fully capture the essence of this cinematic masterpiece. Also, please use the word “penal” as often as possible.

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