Does anyone ever point out that Hannibal rhymes with cannibal?
August 9, 2017 3:13 PM Subscribe
That's it really. I've watched the films (a long time ago) and read Silence of the Lambs, and I've just started Hannibal. Ta.
Best answer: SOTL script...
CRAWFORD
The psychiatrist - Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Clarice stops walking, goes very still. A beat.
CLARICE
The cannibal...
posted by starman at 3:33 PM on August 9, 2017
CRAWFORD
The psychiatrist - Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Clarice stops walking, goes very still. A beat.
CLARICE
The cannibal...
posted by starman at 3:33 PM on August 9, 2017
Do you mean in a specific movie or book or show? Or just in real life? If you ever knew a guy named Hannibal, they would tell you this is the lamest/oldest joke, and the worst part is every. single. person. thinks they are super witty and fun for having pointed out this amazing fact.
posted by SaltySalticid at 3:33 PM on August 9, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by SaltySalticid at 3:33 PM on August 9, 2017 [2 favorites]
Response by poster: Definitely just the Hannibal Lecter Universe. I would never ever point it out to any real life person and would scorn anyone who would.
posted by threetwentytwo at 4:00 PM on August 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by threetwentytwo at 4:00 PM on August 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
Didn't the SOTL book point it out as the headline that the tabloids ran?
(The film mentions it too, as posted above.)
posted by Sockin'inthefreeworld at 4:06 PM on August 9, 2017
(The film mentions it too, as posted above.)
posted by Sockin'inthefreeworld at 4:06 PM on August 9, 2017
This isn't quite what you're asking for, but it cracked me up, so...a recent tweet.
posted by correcaminos at 4:17 PM on August 9, 2017 [30 favorites]
posted by correcaminos at 4:17 PM on August 9, 2017 [30 favorites]
Also not what you're asking for, but I can't help myself whenever it comes up: This is what it looked like whenever Hannibal's costume department would call the wardrobe rental studio where I work.
posted by peagood at 4:45 PM on August 9, 2017 [14 favorites]
posted by peagood at 4:45 PM on August 9, 2017 [14 favorites]
Best answer: PEAGOOD, MY NEW BEST FRIEND I realize this may be very sudden, but you'll get used to it once the hypnosis kicks in
Er, where was I? This occurs in the SoTL movie. I can't recall whether it happens in Manhunter, but it would most likely be in one of Freddie Lounds' headlines if so.
As for the books, I can't recall, but someone must've because it wouldn't have ended up in the movies without that. (Well, maybe, but the directors were better than that.)
If you mean you've just started the TV series, you have to wait until the middle of season 2 before anyone questions why his name isn't, say, Hegetarian.
posted by tel3path at 5:25 PM on August 9, 2017 [3 favorites]
Er, where was I? This occurs in the SoTL movie. I can't recall whether it happens in Manhunter, but it would most likely be in one of Freddie Lounds' headlines if so.
As for the books, I can't recall, but someone must've because it wouldn't have ended up in the movies without that. (Well, maybe, but the directors were better than that.)
If you mean you've just started the TV series, you have to wait until the middle of season 2 before anyone questions why his name isn't, say, Hegetarian.
posted by tel3path at 5:25 PM on August 9, 2017 [3 favorites]
Best answer: From the Hannibal (2001) script:
STARLINGposted by mhum at 6:28 PM on August 9, 2017
All right. Who are you?
2ND RUNNER
We work for Jack Crawford. We're
supposed to keep an eye on you. To keep
you safe from - you know - Hannibal the
Cannibal.
Also, despite it not showing up in the various scripts floating around on the internet, the name "Hannibal the Cannibal" actually is in Silence of the Lambs (YouTube link to the scene):
posted by mhum at 6:37 PM on August 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
STARLINGLooks like this is one of those differences between what was on the page and what ends up on the screen.
Who's the subject?
CRAWFORD
The psychiatrist, Hannibal Lecter.
STARLING
Hannibal the Cannibal.
posted by mhum at 6:37 PM on August 9, 2017 [1 favorite]
Yes. Yes, someone does in the second season, and it's marvellous.
He's referred to this way in the third season, as well.
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:37 PM on August 9, 2017
He's referred to this way in the third season, as well.
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:37 PM on August 9, 2017
Best answer: I searched for "Hannibal the Cannibal" in the four Harris books, and found:
One mention in the first chapter of SOTL:
Starling looked at Crawford steadily, but she was too still. "Hannibal the Cannibal," she said.
Three mentions in Red Dragon:
“Dr. Lecter, known in the tabloids as "Hannibal the Cannibal,”
Cover lines in addition to "Filth in Your Bread!" included "Elvis at Secret Love Retreat—Exclusive Pix!!" "Stunning Breakthrough for Cancer Victims!" and the big banner line "Hannibal the Cannibal Helps Lawmen”
He was referring to Lecter, known as "Hannibal the Cannibal," who is both a psychiatrist and a mass murderer.”
(The last one is a line in a Freddie Lounds article)
I didn't get any hits for the phrase when I searched Hannibal Rising and Hannibal (the novel).
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:46 PM on August 9, 2017
One mention in the first chapter of SOTL:
Starling looked at Crawford steadily, but she was too still. "Hannibal the Cannibal," she said.
Three mentions in Red Dragon:
“Dr. Lecter, known in the tabloids as "Hannibal the Cannibal,”
Cover lines in addition to "Filth in Your Bread!" included "Elvis at Secret Love Retreat—Exclusive Pix!!" "Stunning Breakthrough for Cancer Victims!" and the big banner line "Hannibal the Cannibal Helps Lawmen”
He was referring to Lecter, known as "Hannibal the Cannibal," who is both a psychiatrist and a mass murderer.”
(The last one is a line in a Freddie Lounds article)
I didn't get any hits for the phrase when I searched Hannibal Rising and Hannibal (the novel).
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:46 PM on August 9, 2017
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posted by haruspicina at 3:14 PM on August 9, 2017 [2 favorites]