Tangerine Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So I always have a couple movies I like to re-watch with friends and family around certain Holidays, and for Christmas I like The Wizard of Oz, especially since they air it rather frequently on certain networks. Anyway, I was watching it with a friend tonight and saw something ridiculous in the Scarecrow's hand. At first I didn't think it was there and I was seeing things, but then it was in a couple more scenes. It happens right after they see the Wizard and are told to retrieve the Witch's broomstick. They're traveling through the dark forest and the Scarecrow is pointing and waving his gun around. This is the best image on the net we could find of it. What did he intend to do with it?? Was he planning on blowing the Witches' brains out? Why did the Lion have a net? Were they going to trap her in the net and then shoot her? This was seriously like, a childhood-altering moment for me. My friend and I couldn't stop making jokes about it during the remainder and after the movie, like when Dorothy at the end says she'll miss Scarecrow the most I said "She's only saying that because he's pointing it at her stomach". I think it either ruined that part of my childhood or made it a lot better. I know this HAD to have been floating around the net for a while, so maybe some of you already know, but it was seriously crazy for me and I had to make a thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazuki Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yeah, that is pretty weird, but that actually reminds me of something about the movie that I find a lot more interesting! You see, one of my friends recently watched it and for some reason did a lot of research about how in one of the versions of this movie, a hung Munchkin can be seen in the background in one of the scenes. Like, supposedly the movie caught the suicide of one of the actors on film and people didn't notice. My friend went as far as even showing me some videos on YouTube detailing this subject, and apparently in a later version of the movie, this Munchkin who was hung was replaced with a peacock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Found a video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAf6y1VjAvY OMG, 0:15 to 0:22. It's like he's threatening the Lion, I cannot see this movie the same ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yeah, that is pretty weird, but that actually reminds me of something about the movie that I find a lot more interesting! You see, one of my friends recently watched it and for some reason did a lot of research about how in one of the versions of this movie, a hung Munchkin can be seen in the background in one of the scenes. Like, supposedly the movie caught the suicide of one of the actors on film and people didn't notice. My friend went as far as even showing me some videos on YouTube detailing this subject, and apparently in a later version of the movie, this Munchkin who was hung was replaced with a peacock. That is possibly the creepiest movie trivia I've ever heard. Barring the death of Ducky's voice actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ϲharlie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Scarecrow has to make up for his lack of brains with badassery. I hear the gun was actually supposed to be a water gun, but... who knows. You see, one of my friends recently watched it and for some reason did a lot of research about how in one of the versions of this movie, a hung Munchkin can be seen in the background in one of the scenes. Like, supposedly the movie caught the suicide of one of the actors on film and people didn't notice. My friend went as far as even showing me some videos on YouTube detailing this subject, and apparently in a later version of the movie, this Munchkin who was hung was replaced with a peacock. I've watched that scene quite a few times, and I find this extremely unlikely. The "munchkin" would have to be suspended by their waist with their legs and feet sticking out straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazuki Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Scarecrow has to make up for his lack of brains with badassery. I hear the gun was actually supposed to be a water gun, but... who knows. I've watched that scene quite a few times, and I find this extremely unlikely. The "munchkin" would have to be suspended by their waist with their legs and feet sticking out straight. Yeah, I can't say that I'm certain about anything. That rumor definitely existed as far as I know, but I personally have doubt that it's true seeing as it should've been capitalized on and be brought into the more certain light. After all, it's dealing with a person's life, and I don't see how it could just be held a secret like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Oh and I was reading in the comments and I guess the munchkin was edited over the bird? Or idk whatever oiwevnhrw Edited December 29, 2011 by Freohr Datia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Tangerine, you have now ruined Wizard of Oz for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aere Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I haven't watched this movie in at least 7 years. Why? Because there are so many mistakes and all-around mind-altering moments in the film, I figure I might just lose my childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I never liked the Wizard of Oz. Wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've never watched/read the wizard of oz because fuck you that's why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hm... I watched it in school once. Otherwise I never watched it. But that time I watched it was such a long time ago I remember almost none of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 wait what what what I never liked the Wizard of Oz. Wicked i'm serious, every time you mention that musical i get the soundtrack stuck in my head because my roommate played it constantly for most of my sophomore year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 My childhood is superior to all of yours because it can't be ruined. And because it isn't based on the Wizard of Oz. So I guess that means I'm your new king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack of the Dead Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 My childhood is superior to all of yours because it can't be ruined. And because it isn't based on the Wizard of Oz. So I guess that means I'm your new king. If you're the new king, then I'm the new king slayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 If you're the new king, then I'm the new king slayer. Oh please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) You are far too submissive to overthrow me. *whipcrack* Edited December 29, 2011 by Tangerine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuuda Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Tangerine, you have now ruined Wizard of Oz for me. Ruined... or made better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashGordon94 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 For the suicide... Snopes doesn't have a page on the gun, but it seems legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 slayer. Back off thats my name. Take assasin or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well here's something else I found for the suicide. The story behind the hanging figure being edited over the bird is a bit different from what the comments said in the other video I posted... But whoever posted whatever crash had linked us to didn't have the full story, because there are two versions of this scene. This guy's saying somebody, who wasn't part of the crew who made this video, had edited the hanging figure in himself. Something about how the original version has the crane in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Ruined... or made better? Made better... or ruined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 You are far too submissive to overthrow me. *whipcrack* Fuck your couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Fuck your couch. Someone's a little objectsexual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 XD Ah, so fun to take phrases literally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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