Three Amigos! (1986)
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- PG
- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Western
- 12 Dec 1986 (USA)
- Movie
Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing.
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Cast verified as complete
| Steve Martin | ... |
Lucky Day
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| Chevy Chase | ... |
Dusty Bottoms
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| Martin Short | ... |
Ned Nederlander
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| Alfonso Arau | ... |
El Guapo
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| Tony Plana | ... |
Jefe
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| Patrice Martinez | ... |
Carmen
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Jorge Cervera Jr. | ... |
Bandito #1
(as Jorge Cervera)
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| Kai Wulff | ... |
German
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Abel Franco | ... |
Papa Sanchez
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Fred Asparagus | ... |
Bartender
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| Jon Lovitz | ... |
Morty
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| Joe Mantegna | ... |
Harry Flugleman
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Philip Gordon | ... |
Rodrigo
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Michael Wren | ... |
Cowboy
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| Gene Hartline | ... |
Silent Movie Bandito
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William B. Kaplan | ... |
Silent Movie Bandito
(as William Kaplan)
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Sophia Lamour | ... |
Silent Movie Senorita
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Santos Morales | ... |
Telegrapher
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| Phil Hartman | ... |
Sam
(as Philip E. Hartmann)
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| Tino Insana | ... |
Studio Guard
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Craig Berenson | ... |
Telegram Delivery Boy
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Joshua Gallegos | ... |
Bar Patron
(as Josh Gallegos)
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| Norbert Weisser | ... |
German's Friend
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| Brian Thompson | ... |
German's Other Friend
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| Hector Elias | ... |
Pedro
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Hector Morales | ... |
Carlos
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Betty Carvalho | ... |
Mama Sanchez
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| Benita Andre | ... |
Rosita
(as Benita)
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| Dyana Ortelli | ... |
Juanita
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Humberto Ortiz | ... |
Pablo
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| Candy Castillo | ... |
Bandito #2
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Jeff O'Haco | ... |
Bandito #3
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| Loyda Ramos | ... |
Conchita
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Carl La Fong | ... |
Tortoise
(as Carl LaFong)
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| Randy Newman | ... |
Singing Bush (voice)
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| Rebecca Ferratti | ... |
Hot Senorita
(as Rebecca Underwood)
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Cosmo Mata | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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| Brinke Stevens | ... |
Actress in Silent Movie (uncredited)
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Tom Tangen | ... |
Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Landis | ||
Written by
| Steve Martin | ... | (written by) and |
| Lorne Michaels | ... | (written by) and |
| Randy Newman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Leslie Belzberg | ... | associate producer |
| George Folsey Jr. | ... | producer |
| Steve Martin | ... | executive producer |
| Lorne Michaels | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Ronald W. Browne | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Malcolm Campbell | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | ... | first assistant editor |
| Lori Hollingshead | ... | assistant editor |
| Bob Noland | ... | color timer |
| Eric Whitfield | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jackie Burch | ||
Production Design by
| Richard Sawyer | ||
Art Direction by
| John Marshall | ||
| Gregory Pickrell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard C. Goddard | ... | (as Richard Goddard) |
Costume Design by
| Deborah Nadoolman | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean Austin | ... | hair stylist |
| Virginia Darcy | ... | hair stylist (as Virginia D'Arcy) |
| Leonard Engelman | ... | makeup artist |
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist |
| Virginia G. Hadfield | ... | hair stylist |
| Mark Reedall | ... | makeup artist |
| Ric Sagliani | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Trainoff | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Dan Allingham | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rob Corn | ... | second assistant director |
| George Folsey Jr. | ... | second unit director |
| Steven R. McGlothen | ... | assistant director / second unit director |
| Victoria E. Rhodes | ... | second assistant director |
| David Sosna | ... | first assistant director |
| John M. Stephens | ... | second unit director (as John Stephens) |
Art Department
| Craig Binkley | ... | assistant property master |
| Larry Clark Bird | ... | property master (as Larry Bird) |
| Nigel A. Boucher | ... | lead man (as Nigel Boucher) |
| Ronnie Chambers | ... | lead man (as Ron Chambers) |
| Chuck Eskridge | ... | stand-by painter |
| Mark Fabus | ... | set designer |
| Bill Gregory | ... | lead man |
| Bob Kargetta | ... | construction foreman |
| David F. Klassen | ... | assistant art director |
| Frederick Lietzman | ... | prop maker |
| Dave Margolin | ... | painter |
| Joseph Musso | ... | set illustrator (as Joe Musso) |
| Dan Ondrejko | ... | greensman |
| Jim Ondrejko | ... | construction foreman |
| James F. Orendorff | ... | construction coordinator |
| Gregory Pickrell | ... | assistant art director |
| Richard Reynolds | ... | assistant art director |
| Kenneth Robertson | ... | head painter foreman (as Ken H. Robertson) |
| Jerry Sargent | ... | construction foreman |
| Marla Sawyer | ... | art department assistant |
| John Schacht | ... | lead man |
| Alex Scutti Jr. | ... | plaster foreman |
| Mark Sparks | ... | propmaker |
| Stan Tropp | ... | set designer |
| Vinnie Vecchio | ... | props |
| Frank White | ... | labor foreman |
| Clyde Zimmerman | ... | painter foreman |
| Ken Zimmerman | ... | assistant property master |
| Michael Denering | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Jeff Bushelman | ... | sound editor |
| Charles L. Campbell | ... | sound editor |
| Larry Carow | ... | sound editor |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound editor (as Samuel Crutcher) |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Louis L. Edemann | ... | sound editor |
| Richard C. Franklin | ... | sound editor (as Rick Franklin) |
| Robert Glass | ... | sound re-recordist (as Robert J. Glass) |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley artist |
| William B. Kaplan | ... | sound mixer |
| David Kelson | ... | utility sound |
| Steve Klinghoffer | ... | cable person |
| Robert Knudson | ... | sound re-recordist (as Buzz Knudsen) |
| Magic A. Moreno | ... | Mag and Opticle Transfer Engineer: Todd Hollywood |
| Colin C. Mouat | ... | sound editor (as Colin Mouat) |
| Chuck Neely | ... | sound editor |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley mixer |
| Rod Rogers | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Earl Sampson | ... | boom operator |
| Larry Singer | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Jerry Stanford | ... | sound editor |
| Larry Stensvold | ... | sound re-recordist |
| David A. Whittaker | ... | sound editor (as David Whittaker) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roy Arbogast | ... | special effects |
| Michael Burnett | ... | animatronic animals |
| Tony Gardner | ... | animatronic animals |
| William Lee | ... | special effects |
| Tom Lifsey | ... | special effects |
| George Paine | ... | special effects assistant |
| Dick Wood | ... | special effects (as Richard Wood) |
| Tim Turner | ... | assistant: animatronic animals (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Lisa Atkinson | ... | visual effects artist |
| Norm Stangl | ... | visual effects: Nelvana Ltd. |
| Lisa Atkinson | ... | visualization (uncredited) |
| Norm Stangl | ... | animator: singing horses (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Ward | ... | animator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Roy Bonner | ... | stunts |
| Danny Costa | ... | stunts |
| Steve Cremin | ... | stunts |
| Phil Culotta | ... | stunts (as Philip Culotta) |
| Tom Elliott | ... | stunts (as Tom Elliot) |
| Richard Epper | ... | stunts |
| Gil Escandon | ... | stunts (as Gil Escandor) |
| Debbie Evans | ... | stunts |
| Joe Finnegan | ... | stunts |
| Jerry Gatlin | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Joie Gatlin | ... | stunts |
| Clifford Happy | ... | stunts |
| Marguerite Happy | ... | stunts |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts (as Robert Herron) |
| Johnny Hock | ... | stunt double (as John Hock) |
| Daniel Holguín | ... | stunts (as Daniel Holguin) |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| Robert Jauregui | ... | stunt double (as Bob Jauregui) |
| Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw | ... | stunts (as Tracy Keehn) |
| Walt La Rue | ... | stunts |
| James Lasley | ... | stunts |
| Clay M. Lilley | ... | stunts (as Clay Lilley) |
| Jack Lilley | ... | stunts |
| Mike H. McGaughy | ... | stunts (as Mike McGaughy) |
| Cole S. McKay | ... | stunts (as Cole McKay) |
| Bobby McLaughlin | ... | stunts |
| Gene Merlino | ... | stunts |
| Jeffrey Meyer | ... | stunts |
| Daniel O'Haco | ... | stunts (as Danny O'Haco) |
| Kathleen O'Haco | ... | stunt double |
| Bruce Randall | ... | stunts (as Bruce Wayne Randall) |
| Larry Randles | ... | stunts |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Ben Scott | ... | stunts |
| Michael Stull | ... | stunts |
| Robert Tebow | ... | stunts |
| R.L. Tolbert | ... | stunts |
| Grady Walker | ... | stunts |
| Rock A. Walker | ... | stunt double (as Rock Walker) |
| Mike Watson | ... | stunts |
| Jennifer Watson-Johnston | ... | stunts (as Jennifer Watson) |
| Gary Robert | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Danny Boldroff | ... | dolly grip |
| Greg Cantrell | ... | electrician |
| Philip Caplan | ... | camera operator (as Phil Caplan) |
| Ed Cooper | ... | electrician |
| George Dunagan | ... | electrician |
| Norman Glasser | ... | gaffer (as Norm Glasser) |
| Peter Hapke | ... | camera operator |
| T. Sano Kwong | ... | additional grip |
| Robert LaBonge | ... | first assistant camera |
| Johnny London Jr. | ... | grip |
| Tom D. May | ... | second grip (as Tom May) |
| Spencer McDonald | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steven C. McGee | ... | electrician |
| Reggie Newkirk | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Jeffrey W. Petersen | ... | electrician |
| Bill Rustic | ... | grip |
| George R. Schrader | ... | grip |
| Gary W. Shaw | ... | lighting technician |
| James M. Sheppherd | ... | key grip (as Jim Sheppherd) |
| John M. Stephens | ... | camera operator: second unit (as John Stephens) |
| Oscar H. Stevens II | ... | video assist |
| Francis X. Valdez III | ... | electrician |
| Emmanuel Vouniozos | ... | grip (as Manny Vouniozos) |
| Rick Fee | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| John R. Shannon | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Emmanuel Vouniozos | ... | on-set technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Billy DaMota | ... | casting assistant |
| Tom Tangen | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Darryl M. Athons | ... | costumer |
| Lorraine Dawson | ... | costumer |
| Kelly Kimball | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Hugo Peña | ... | costumer: men (as Hugo Pena) |
| Dennis Schoonderwoerd | ... | costumer |
| Linda Serijan | ... | costumer |
| Stephen P. Shubin | ... | costumer (as Steve Shubin) |
| Pamela Wise | ... | costumer: women (as Pam Wise) |
Location Management
| Karlene Gallegly | ... | location scout |
| John Grace | ... | location manager: second unit |
| Deborah Laub | ... | location manager |
| Cliff T.E. Roseman | ... | location manager |
| Kristan Wagner | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Kathy Durning | ... | music editor |
| Randy Newman | ... | songs: music and lyrics by |
| Elmer Bernstein | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Peter Bernstein | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Paul Mottram | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Patrick Russ | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| David Spear | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
| Jerry Williams | ... | musician: Mexico percussions (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Rapp | ... | script supervisor |
| Carol Westphall | ... | additional script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steve Boyd | ... | transportation captain |
| Anne Renfro | ... | transportation captain |
| Jeff F. Renfro | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ben Rivera | ... | driver (as Benjamin Rivera) |
Additional Crew
| James S. Appleby | ... | aerial coordinator (as Jim Appleby) |
| Michele Buntin | ... | production assistant (as Michelle Butin) |
| Pamela Cederquist | ... | production assistant |
| Pam Cornfeld-Walker | ... | production coordinator (as Pam Cornfeld) |
| Phil Cowling | ... | wrangler |
| Dan Curry | ... | title designer |
| Robert Davenport | ... | wrangler (as Bobby Davenport) |
| Sharon Dolin | ... | secretary: Mr. Landis |
| Mark Fitzgerald | ... | production assistant |
| Jim Franklin | ... | pilot: Tubman 601 |
| Bruce Hanson | ... | craft service |
| Sharon Haskell | ... | title designer |
| Saul Kahan | ... | publicist / unit publicist |
| Tony Kerum | ... | caterer |
| David R. Lawson | ... | first aid / medic |
| Stevie Lazo | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Kenneth Lee | ... | wrangler |
| Joel Lomax | ... | wrangler |
| Mike Morkri | ... | production assistant |
| Boone Narr | ... | animal trainer |
| Sharon Nederlander | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Arvo Ojala | ... | gun coach |
| Rex Peterson | ... | wrangler |
| Corky Randall | ... | head wrangler |
| Mark Roberts | ... | extras coordinator (as Mark A. Roberts) |
| Tracy Rosenthal-Newsom | ... | production assistant (as Tracy Rosenthal) |
| Sidney Sharron | ... | teacher |
| Phil Smith | ... | animal trainer |
| Jim Turner | ... | financial consultant |
| Carole Wattles | ... | assistant accountant |
| Janet L. Wattles | ... | production accountant |
| Roy Williams | ... | wrangler |
| Kip Wolverton | ... | wrangler |
| Tony Gardner | ... | puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Chris Stiles | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Peter Bernstein | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Curry | ... | special thanks |
| Max Landis | ... | special thanks |
| Rachel Landis | ... | special thanks |
| Christopher Palmer | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- L.A. Films
- Home Box Office (HBO) (in association with)
- Broadway Video
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Aries Cinematográfica Argentina (1987) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1987) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1987) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (1988) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- LK-TEL (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1990) (Germany) (video) (laserdisc)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- Comedy Central (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (France) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (Australia) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Nu Metro Home Entertainment (2001) (South Africa) (DVD)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through)
- HBO Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- 101 Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- 101 Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- 9Go! (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- ABC Family (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Cinéma Plus (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- RTL Entertainment (1991) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
Special Effects
- Doug Beswick Productions Inc. (tortoise animatronics)
Other Companies
- Astro Pyrotechnics (fireworks)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- City of Simi Valley (thanks)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (prints by)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Donah Bassett and Associates (negative cutting)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (no. 28272)
- Nelvana (animation)
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack) (re-release)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley recording)
- TPI/PPI (payroll services)
- Technicolor (color by)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound re-recording)
- Tucson Film Commission (thanks)
- Warner Bros. Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Three out-of-work silent-movie actors are accidentally drawn to a Mexican village that is being harassed by a gang of outlaws. The three--'Ned Nederlander', 'Lucky Day', and 'Dusty Bottoms'--play 'Lone Ranger' types in their movies, but must play their parts for real now. Written by Rob Hartill |
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| Taglines | They're Down On Their Luck And Up To Their Necks In Senoritas, Margaritas, Banditos, and Bullets! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $25,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Steve Martin learned the lasso tricks while working in a magic shop at Disneyland as a teenager. See more » |
| Goofs | There does not appear to be any thread in any of the sewing machines during the costume creating scenes toward the end of the movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Conan O'Brien/Don Henley (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Ballad of the Three Amigos See more » |
| Quotes |
Jefe:
I have put many beautiful pinatas in the storeroom, each of them filled with little surprises. El Guapo: Many pinatas? Jefe: Oh yes, many! El Guapo: Would you say I have a plethora of pinatas? Jefe: A what? El Guapo: A *plethora*. Jefe: Oh yes, you have a plethora. El Guapo: Jefe, what is a plethora? Jefe: Why, El Guapo? El Guapo: Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has *no idea* what it means to have a plethora. Jefe: Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else and are looking to take it out on me? See more » |