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Deep Pencil - August 2008

such a little suitcase . . .

August 24th 2008 06:47

have you noticed in the movies when a woman goes to leave their husband they always pack the smallest suitcase?

it makes me think theyre not really serious if they opt for the really little suitcase!

if your husband cheated on you or beat you, or did something that was worthy of leaving him for, and you intended to never come back, wouldnt you pack a really big suitcase, or several bags? wouldnt you pack all of your belongings, well as much as you could carry, so you didnt have to go back?

keep an eye out for it . . . the really tiny suitcase . . . coming to a long-suffering movie wife near you soon!

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Comment by Jason King

August 24th 2008 06:56

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It has to be a small suitcase so they can have the quick getaway and then when he or she knows that the bad partner is out he or she can come in and clean the house out, or in the flat mate situation from an article last week even steal all your cleaning products and cool shampoo!
It lulls the offending partner into thinking they have left but watch out because they will be back for the lot.
And your picture looks like Stuart Little's bag!

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 24th 2008 08:01

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hi Jason,
hey you put alot of thought into that!
i think sometimes its because theyre not really leaving, theyre going to a hotel for a couple of nights to get the husband to appreciate what theyve got and they fully intend to take him back by the end of the film!
i liked in "Waiting To Exhale" how Angela Bassett makes a bonfire out of her husbands belongings when he leaves . . . that made sure he would have no reason to come back!

Comment by RubySoho

August 24th 2008 11:03

Music Zone
Thought Zone

And they only ever pack clothes in the suitcase. If I was running away I would take photo's, important documents, my favourite books and my computer. Who cares about undies?

Okay well, maybe I'll take some emergency undies.

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 24th 2008 11:25

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hi Ruby,
see this is the kind of practical thinking im talking about!
id be taking my computer, my medications, my makeup and my hair straightener! haha
oh and my cat!
actually scrap all that, id change the locks and kick him out!

Comment by RubySoho

August 24th 2008 11:33

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Yeah, kicking him out is the best option. But if i did leave i would make a point of taking any contraception that happened to be laying about the house.

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 24th 2008 11:50

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hi Ruby,
i hope the contraception will fit in your little suitcase!

Comment by Summer Minor

August 24th 2008 19:20

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I think it depends on the movie. Does she have the time to pack or is she tossing a few things in and making a run for it while he's in the shower? Though I agree with Ruby, I'd be grabbing a lot more than clothes. A couple midnight moves from crappy landlords have taught me how to pack. LOL

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 24th 2008 19:42

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hi Summer,

well the movie that inspired the post was "The Last Kiss", a romantic comedy starring Zach Braff and Blythe Danner as his mother in law - Blythe feels that her husband isnt paying enough attention to her so goes home and packs a bag and goes away for awhile . . . the bag was REALLY small! haha

but i have seen it happen time and time again in all sorts of movies of varying seriousness

(ps: knowing how to pack quickly and efficiently is a valuable skill . . . but sorry to hear about your crappy landlords)

Comment by RubySoho

August 25th 2008 00:22

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Hi Morgan, I'm not worried about fitting the contraception in my little suitcase so much as my do-it-yourself-abortion kit. It's got a lifetime warranty. And as everyone who reads your blog knows, I use it every month!

Comment by alt_ed

August 25th 2008 04:42

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Maybe the small suitcase is the reason they're leaving? I mean, if you're in a relationship with someone that moderates your spending then you'd not have much to pack into the suitcase to start with...

And that's a reason to leave in itself!

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 25th 2008 04:44

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hi Ruby,
haha a do-it-yourself abortion kit!
well it is your favouraite hobby, dont let a disagreement with your husband deter you

in the film Vera Drake she has a portable kit, its basically a syringe of soapy water . . . powerful film!

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 25th 2008 04:47

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hi alt_ed,
oooohhhhh *penny drops* you could be onto something!
you have to leave the husband BECAUSE you were only allocated an inadequately small suitcase!
thanks for the comment!

Comment by Cheryl J

August 28th 2008 12:14

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Toss his belongings onto the front lawn and lock him out drama queen style. Much more flair!

Comment by postmoderncritic

August 28th 2008 15:13

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Daily Inspirations
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Padsoc

Hey Morgan,

Maybe the smaller the suitcase the more aesthetically pleasing it looks on the screen? The bigger they get, the more uniform, whereas covering a smaller suitcase in pattern variation and designs is more economically viable. Just a thought, lol - you're right, it's a Hollywood cliche that I never thought of consciously before.

Comment by slacko

August 29th 2008 05:56

Blog du slack

Here is the real reason why the suitcase is so small,
You want to go back and see him one more time because girls love the bad boys.

Comment by Postmodern Critic

August 29th 2008 05:59

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Hey Morgan,

For a hit of optimism, check out my latest post on Daily Inspirations

<--- (click underneath my icon)

Comment by RubySoho

August 29th 2008 06:10

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I hate to say it but Slack may be onto something there...

Comment by Morgan Bell

August 29th 2008 09:26

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hi Cheryl,
oooo some drama queen flair - i like your thinking!

hi epiphanie,
ahh some practical thinking from the props department!
ill check out your daily inspirations right away . . .

hi slacko,
oh yes girls do go weak at the knees for a bad boy!

hi Ruby,
fallen for a bad boy in your time have you?

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