 Le Chiffre's Platinum Asthma Inhaler |
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Recruit Group: Crew Enlisted: 25 November 2006  |
25 November 2006 - 05:50
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Just saw the movie, anyone have any idea where I can get a novelty item like this?
Checked through eBay and yahoo, nothing coming up. Thanks |
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Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 2 July 2002 |
25 November 2006 - 08:04
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So the inhaler is for asthma, not a Benzedrine inhaler? Interesting.
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Lt. Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 1 October 2005 From: Michigan |
25 November 2006 - 09:21
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I thought it was for benzedrine too, but he hits it waaay too often, I think. Le Chiffre in the novels only used it during the poker game, if I remember correctly.
This is the part I wouldn't show you. The part where you say "I don't even know you". This is your cue. Be glad that it's through... |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 4 May 2001 From: Surrey UK |
25 November 2006 - 10:10
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What is benzedrine ? a performance drug or something ?
There is a 4 letter word for that and im full of it.
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Commander CMG Group: Veterans Enlisted: 27 August 2003 |
25 November 2006 - 11:42
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It's a stimulant.
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Commander RNVR Group: Commanding Officers Enlisted: 2 October 2002 From: Saarland/Germany |
25 November 2006 - 11:44
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QUOTE(Rolex @ 25 November 2006 - 11:10)  What is benzedrine ? a performance drug or something ? It's an amphetamine, an early form of what is now commonly known as "Speed". Bond uses it quite often himself in the books Learn more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzedrine. Not sure if the inhaler is actually meant to be Benzedrine in the movie, I doubt that anyone still uses this stuff nowadays (in this form, that is). The inhaler is a nice nod to the book, but it's never explained what it is good for. Given that asthma inhalers are well known these days, I suspect that it's meant to be just this - a luxury asthma inhaler. Interesting that they managed to give the thing an actual reason to be there as something to place a bug in.  ~Mr. Stromberg is a very busy man. Blame Daniel Craig for it.~ ------------------- Daniel Craig IS James Bond. ------------------- |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 28 March 2006 |
25 November 2006 - 12:10
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Well it's never really explained why Le Chiffre uses it but as he bleeds from his eye when he feels tense, wouldn't it make sense for him to carry something for his nerves?
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Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 25 February 2006 From: London, UK |
25 November 2006 - 12:58
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Yeah I also assume that it is benzedrine, because we never see Le Chiffre short of breath which may hint at asthma. I imagine that it is one of those small details made by the producers for the benefit of fans who have read the book.
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Lt. Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 26 July 2006 From: My Underground Lair - err in Ohio |
25 November 2006 - 16:18
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If I were the producers, I wouldn't explain benzedrine either
 Good eye, I assumed it was for asthma as well.. clearly benzedrine now that you mention it.  "Good choice, she's very sexyful!" |
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Lt. Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 30 June 2006 From: A hollowed-out volcano, a submarine, and a moon base. |
28 November 2006 - 03:02
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Yep, I see it now. Ok that makes sense, but why would he hit it so often in the movie, if I remember right benzedrine is fairly strong.
This post has been edited by Monkeyfoahead: 28 November 2006 - 03:02  Jury -- Twelve people who determine which client has the better lawyer. It's not enough to simply survive. You have to be worthy of survival. "I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." "Yeah, but she's our witch so cut her the hell down." |
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Sub-Lieutenant Group: Crew Enlisted: 17 February 2006 From: Le Chiffre's Yacht |
28 November 2006 - 03:09
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Well, in interviews, Mads described Le Chiffre as asthmatic...but of course he didn't read the book!
 "You must have thought I was bluffing, Mr. Bond." |
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Lt. Commander Group: Veterans Enlisted: 30 June 2006 From: A hollowed-out volcano, a submarine, and a moon base. |
28 November 2006 - 03:13
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I would guess not.
Jury -- Twelve people who determine which client has the better lawyer. It's not enough to simply survive. You have to be worthy of survival. "I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." "Yeah, but she's our witch so cut her the hell down." |
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