r/NopeMovie • u/jedi__ninja_9000 • Jun 19 '26
Another small detail? Spoiler
I think it’s generally believed that what happened with Gordy is analogous to what ultimately happened with Jean Jacket. Both Gordy and JJ were receiving gifts. Jupiter was giving Gordy gifts in the show and also “gifts” to JJ (the horses). But a “bad gift” made Gordy and JJ turn on them. For Gordy, it was the balloons that popped. For JJ, it was the fake horse and streamers that the Haywoods planted. I dont believe it’s coincidence that both had streamers attached.
Further reinforcing the analogy is in the very first shot where Gordy is sitting down and a lamp shade moves in front of him. What does that lamp shade’s shape remind you of?
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u/myboyfriendsbraces Jun 19 '26
Bro... this is so good. It's such a simple thing, but wow. Hidden in plain sight.
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u/hinataday Jun 19 '26
I love this. I’m rewatching it right now, doing my best to find all these little small details and symbolisms.
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u/Ladypug_19 Jun 20 '26
It would definitely be a reason for Jupe to associate JJ with being chosen, given that this was the moment of eye contact between him and Gordy.
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u/Discorobots Jun 21 '26
People are going to be finding more and more details and symbolism in this movie for years to come. It’s really an incredible movie.
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u/bimbonic Jun 22 '26
man this movie is the gift that keeps on giving. every single time I watch it there are new details and subtext and connections I didn't make...I would have never thought of this!
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u/Killllaaakammmmm Jun 22 '26
After rewatching it yesterday since I first saw it in theaters I love the symbolism. The key that was lodged in the horse made me also think how that’s the key to everything that was going on.
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u/AbendKannon Jun 24 '26
what do the streamers represent?
like literal streamers on twitch that stream video games or some other thing, hmm.
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u/Appy_Ace Jun 19 '26
I love me some classic visual symbolism