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Bend and Snap: Drunken Bar Invention?
16 Jul
Summary
- The iconic 'bend and snap' scene was a late addition during rewrites.
- Screenwriters prioritized romance over a crime subplot for the film.
- The scene was originally a longer musical number before editing.
The memorable 'bend and snap' scene in the beloved movie Legally Blonde was a spontaneous invention that emerged late in the film's development.
Screenwriter Kirsten Smith revealed that the iconic moment, often thought to be part of the original script, was actually added during the rewrite stage. This creative decision came about following notes from producer Marc Platt, significantly shaping a key plotline for the character Paulette.
Smith and co-writer Karen McCullah Lutz chose to weave a romantic subplot involving Paulette's crush on a UPS delivery person instead of introducing a crime element at the salon. They felt a touch of romance better aligned with their writing talents.
Furthermore, Smith recalled the 'bend and snap' sequence being considerably longer initially, almost functioning as a musical number. After studio edits, the scene achieved its now-perfect pacing and impact.
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