An unranked Dion Waiters Mount Rushmore includes Drexl, Walken in Pulp Fiction, Yanagita and Multiple Miggs; Jack Woltz is an addition and a bracket is suggested. — Bill Simmons
Scorsese’s admiration for Yanagita is recalled, along with Park reportedly thinking he was playing the scene dramatically and feeling hurt when the Coens laughed. — Kyle Brandt
Yanagita’s move to the same side of the booth prompts speculation about his intentions and whether he knew Marge was pregnant; these remain interpretations. — Kyle Brandt
Buscemi’s scumbag roles, Carl’s sexual habits, funny-looking descriptions and escort date at a José Feliciano concert are aged-best choices. — Chris Ryan
The score and Marge/Norm’s domestic eating-and-bed scenes are aged-best choices, with the buffet and delivered lunch prompting discussion of intimacy and excessive food.
The wealthy father-in-law and unsuccessful son-in-law relationship ages well, especially Wade’s assurance that Jean and Scotty will be provided for. — Bill Simmons
The Minnesota detail and TruCoat negotiation age well; the scene is described as based on Ethan Coen’s dealership experience.
Regional phrases and phone etiquette age well. Carl’s origin is debated, with Midwest cities proposed rather than a definite hometown.
