After twenty years, Quentin Tarantino has finally revealed the contents of the briefcase in cult classic Pulp Fiction.
Ever since the release, fans have speculated on what was in the briefcase that prompts the astonished reaction from John Travolta’s Vincent Vega. Theories range from the wrath of God to Gwyneth Paltrow’s head.
However, the award-winning director finally let slip the secret during an online question and answer session.
“Okay, I get asked this all the time and I always say I’m not answer because, you know, a little mystery is good.”
“But, I’ll tell you. It was some Findus Crispy Pancakes that Marcellus Wallace wants for his tea.”
Mr Tarantino then went on to describe a Findus crispy pancake.
“Yeah, they’re this British food that’s a kind of case of bright orange crispy dust with a bunch of bacon-flavoured spermy glue inside. They’re not great.”
Apparently, the dealers in the apartment were meant to invite Marcellus round for tea and, in a quirky Tarantino-esque twist, they were going to have the Findus Crispy Pancakes, but then they realise if they didn’t invite him then they could have an extra pancake each.
A decision that ultimately seals their fate.
However, the director refused to explain another big Pulp Fiction mystery; how Vincent Vega, after being killed midway through the film, could then appear later on in the restaurant robbery.
Possibly because he feels quite foolish about such a glaring oversight in an otherwise classic film.
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