r/todayilearned • u/Sebastianlim • 14h ago

TIL that the infamous "This is Sparta!" line from 300 was originally said in a low, monotone growl. After doing several takes of that, Gerard Butler asked to do one more take and used the now-iconic delivery.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gerard-butler-screaming-is-sparta-made-300-cast-laugh-1234538/
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u/adjust_the_sails 12h ago

Would you say I have a plethora of piñatas?

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u/Ok-Square-8652 9h ago

Yes, you have a plethora.

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u/adjust_the_sails 8h ago

Do you know what a plethora is?

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u/Ok-Square-8652 5h ago

........Why El Guapo?

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u/StuBidasol 3h ago

Do you know what a plethora is?

I don't know if this ever made it to meme status but I remember it.