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davhill

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A jolly game to alter the meaning of film or book titles. All you need to do is add context.
such as...

A biting insect going beyond its usual territory.

A Midge Too Far.

The heroine chooses a weedy suitor.

Gone With The Wimp.

An over endowed primate.

King Dong.

The donkey held a note impressively.

The Longest Bray.

A murdered pig is unearthed in a Moscow landmark.

Gorky Pork.

davhill

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A San Francisco cop is always chatting up women.

Flirty Harry.

davhill

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The inspiring biopic that tells the story
of the man who realised his life's
ambition by becoming a proctologist.

Faecal Attraction.

davhill

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The classic story of two 19 CenturyLondon women who take up prostitution.

A Tale Of Two Clittys.

davhill

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A film about a band of mercenary types in WW2. It's members characteristically take offence at the slightest slur and become highly argumentative.

The Shirty Dozen.

And in another WW2 evolution, a woman leads an attempt to steal ill-gotten Nazi valuables.

Nellie's Heroes.

davhill

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StanleyT said:
Shame we are only allowed to change one word (if the same word is in the original film title, and you change it twice, does that count as "changing one word, but on two occasions") as of course if so there is the 1970s remake, in true Betmax Fullbushovision style of the London scene au pairs social lives.

"Clitty-clitty bang-bang".



Shame we can only change one word, "City Slickers" is a movie ripe for the way this thread is going.
But.. but I changed only one word, i. e. 'Cities'.

davhill

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Deciding to not be a vengeful gangster type in the North East, Michael Caine starts a new rag 'n' bone man business.

Get Carthorse.

Edited by davhill on Monday 5th August 23:05

davhill

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Sean Connery turns over a new leaf, embarking on a journey to spread happiness and joy wherever he goes.

The Man Who Would Be Kind.

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A film in which Jediism is rejected.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Pope.

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Harrison Ford develops anaphylaxis from an infected spot on his chin.

Indiana Jones And The Pimple Of Doom.

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It works with songs too. Elton John goes from
The Lion King to become more Aladdin.

Camel In The Wind.

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The true story of a man who, from modest
beginnings, builds up a huge floor coverings
empire.

The Lino King.

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A drama documentary about the attempt by Harland and Wolff to fulfil the warranty on its most famous product.

Braze The Titanic.

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A healthy eating splinter group is determined
to reduce consumption of lightly cooked
bread products.

Toastbusters.

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International intrigue, bloody murder and brainwashing feature in this taut political thriller set in the North of England.

The Mancunian Candidate.

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A film noir classic, about a naughty bird of prey that gets in trouble for repeatedly stealing bags of a popular sweet.

The Malteser Falcon.

davhill

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A film about an unfortunate lady biker who
found the soft springing on her Harley
Davidson made her travel sick.

Hurl On A Motorcycle

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Revolutionary sheep engage in a bloody uprising against the farmers who own them.

The Violence Of The Lambs.

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A prisoner who's been held on death row far too long discovers
his life is endangered by an infected haemorrhoid.

The Green Pile.

davhill

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A young entrerepneur finally comes up with a brand name
for his range of bespoke leg warmers.

For Your Thighs Only.