the Paul Bettany Silas action figure
January 11, 2007Relax, there’s not one. Yet.
I had the misfortune to try to eat dinner during The Da Vinci Code. Each time Paul raised the flogging device, I put down my plate of braised pork and veggies (as did other family members).
If you braise pork belly just right, which I manage to do from time to time, it takes on a melting texture that is quite fine. I resented that I had to put down my plate so many times.
Days later, I am still resentful. So, if there were a Silas action figure, I could push a button, there would be a meaningful pause as he prepares himself mentally for the pain, then would come the flog. The beads of blood would appear.
My plan to lose ten pounds would take on a new dimension.
