Blake Edwards masterfully uses farce to expose the inherent absurdity of rigid military hierarchies and protocol. This scene remains a sharp critique of how institutional obsession with form often undermines the practical reality of leadership.
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“I think he wants a salute” - What Did You Do in the War Daddy? (1966)Added:
Now, where the hell is your ranking officer? Hey, sweetheart, he's talking about you.
You're talking about me? I've just about had it. Now, what's your name?
Christian.
>> Tell him your whole name, stupid.
Lieutenant Christian. Lieutenant Jody Christian. Serial number Can it.
I'm Captain Lionel Cash. Mhm. Your new commanding officer. And my first command to you is to shape these men up. I want soldiers at my back, not this cruddy collection of rag pickers. All leaves are canceled, Lieutenant. Now, move it.
I want these men shaped up.
I'm going now. Uh-huh.
Didn't you forget something? Mhm?
What what what did we forget? Think.
Think.
Why do you think he wants a salute? Oh.
Thank you.
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