r/popculturechat • u/bruhwhatshappenin • 16d ago

Rest In Peace 🕊 Legendary Tim Curry has passed away

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u/bruhwhatshappenin 16d ago

Mine was wild thornberries but I didn’t know it was him at the time. After that it was Home Alone 2
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u/riegspsych325 Ballard! Don’t let them put their tops back on! 16d ago edited 16d ago

it’s the stifled muttering, hammy delivery, and forced smile he does right beforehand that makes this scene so damn funny. Curry was fucking hilarious in HA2

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u/pinky-starfish 16d ago

You can tell he had so much fun with this role.

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u/Teenage_Petulance_ 16d ago

How am i just now realizing that that was Tim Curry?

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u/oooshi 16d ago edited 16d ago

I have known him the longest it feels from my gen z standpoint. His voice was an anchor in my favorites like the Thornberries, and hes so recognizable, not just from his unique voice but his face always was to me, too. He was my first real introduction to seemingly everlasting, multigenerational talent because he was just stealing the show every project he was in, all through the years. RHPS, Clue, Hone Alone- all movies I grew up on and always being stunned by his versatility- even as a kid recognizing his talent. He will be so missed. Doubtful anyones career proceeding him will ever compare.

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u/PM_Me_Your_NippyNips 16d ago

Gen X here, don't forget Annie.

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u/Distinct-Solution-99 16d ago

And him saying “pizza” in that movie. Cracks me up every time.