# Will someone \*Please\* explain the whole "Snakes On A Plane" thing to me? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 19, 2006, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051 "2006-03-19T22:24:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![LonesomePolecat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e57/32.png) [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/41 "2006-03-21T16:47:25Z")
Is this supposed to be a theatrical release, or will it be straight to video? ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/42 "2006-03-21T16:55:42Z")
> [@saoirse](#): > > It’s actually a metaphor for a relationship that this middle-aged married couple has, and strength of the bonds of intimacy they have with their oldest friends and their siblings, many of whom are terminally ill. On consideration, most feel-good sentimental papfests would be dramatically improved by a healthy infusion of slithering reptiles. \*Tuesdays with Morrie and Snakes Snakey Magnolias As Good As It Snakes Must Love Dogs and Snakes My Big Fat Snake Wedding\* 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/43 "2006-03-21T16:56:15Z")
This is an actual movie. Look, it’s very simple. There’s nothing more to understand about the movie. The title explains everything. It really really is that simple. It’s a movie. About these snakes. The snakes are on a plane. And Samuel Jackson’s gonna kick their ass. And considering that snakes are about 90% ass, that’s a lot of ass to kick. ---
**Author:** ![saoirse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@saoirse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saoirse)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/44 "2006-03-21T16:58:15Z")
> [@Lemur866](#): > > The snakes are on a plane. And Samuel Jackson’s gonna kick their ass. And considering that snakes are about 90% ass, that’s a lot of ass to kick. This movie just found its tag line. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/45 "2006-03-21T17:21:25Z")
> [@LonesomePolecat](#): > > Is this supposed to be a theatrical release, or will it be straight to video? [According to this, it enters wide release on August 18th](http://www.boxofficemojo.com/schedule/?view=bydate&release=&date=2006-08-04&showweeks=4&p=.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/46 "2006-03-21T17:38:05Z")
The only way it could be any better is if it were called… **Snakes Flying a Plane** ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/47 "2006-03-21T17:52:17Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > The only way it could be any better is if it were called… > > **Snakes Flying a Plane** I like what I’m hearing…but I gotta have more [del]cowbell[/del] Samuel L. Jackson! ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/48 "2006-03-21T17:59:43Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > I like what I’m hearing…but I gotta have more [del]cowbell[/del] Samuel L. Jackson! “I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I kick snake ass”. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/49 "2006-03-21T18:22:13Z")
This teaser trailer should clear things up a bit: [http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2710880](http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2710880) ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/50 "2006-03-21T22:22:31Z")
I was bored at the hospital today, and thought up a little haiku: _Oh snakes on a plane And there’s Samuel L. Jackson On the plane. With snakes_ ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/51 "2006-03-21T23:07:54Z")
> [@Wolfian](#): > > AWESOM-O: Okay, like you got this plane and there’s like snakes on it and Samuel L. Jackson is there. > Studio executive: Brillant! Only if it had Adam Sandler. . . 😛 [This interview](http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=122704) with some lacky from the set makes me want to see the movie even more. > [@](#): > > **romantic rights asks:** will there be a line that goes “there’s snakes in this motherfucking plane?” > > Answer: If there is a God: yes. If God is in fact Samuel L. Jackson: definitely. I would also very much like to purchase [this](http://topatoco.com/snakes.htm) shirt. ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/52 "2006-03-22T03:29:32Z")
More on why SLJ agreed to be in the film: SLJ: What do they call it? Producer: They call it a “Snakes on a Plane.” SLJ: “Snakes on a Plane.” (big smile) Producer: That’s right. Then later that morning when asked why he decided to do the movie: SLJ: I was just sitting here drinking my coffee, eating my muffin, playin’ the incident in my head, when I had what alcoholics refer to as a “moment of clarity.” ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/53 "2006-03-22T14:48:31Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > The only way it could be any better is if it were called… > > **Snakes Flying a Plane** And for the sequal: Flying Snakes on a Plane! They can cheep and hiss and do little dogfights with a Steadicam pointed in Mr. Jackson’s face while he’s shouting “MotherF\*cker!” ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/54 "2006-03-22T15:56:37Z")
> [@Love Rhombus](#): > > And for the sequal: Flying Snakes on a Plane! Apropos of not very much, the sequel to _Pirahna_ had the ravenous fishies of the title [crossbreed](http://oceanlink.island.net/oinfo/biodiversity/flyingfish/flyingfish.html) so they could become airborne. Not one of James Cameron’s finer moments. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/55 "2006-03-22T15:59:57Z")
_Piranha_, dammit. ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/56 "2006-03-22T16:27:10Z")
That title is just a few letters away from being a porn film. **Skanks on a Plane** **Spanks on a Plane** **Sperm Banks on a Plane** ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/57 "2006-03-22T16:38:01Z")
> [@saoirse](#): > > That’s correct. It’s actually a metaphor for a relationship that this middle-aged married couple has, and strength of the bonds of intimacy they have with their oldest friends and their siblings, many of whom are terminally ill. That’s obvious from the title, though. Oh, I see. So it’s a chick flick then, right? ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/58 "2006-03-22T17:32:16Z")
No no no, the snakes swallow the chicks. Whole. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2006, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/59 "2006-03-22T17:45:56Z")
Why oh why couldn’t Christopher Walken be in it too? He could’ve be the pilot. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2006, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051/60 "2006-03-23T18:40:23Z")
SoaP to be re-cut for an R rating [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief\_display.jsp?vnu\_content\_id=1002234847](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002234847) Brian [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-someone-please-explain-the-whole-snakes-on-a-plane-thing-to-me/349051.md?page=4)