Al drinks Imogen’s shampoo to see if he’s immune to it?
What the heck does that mean?
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Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. - Mark Twain.
I'm pretty sure that was a joke. The gist was that he'd spent so much time inhaling that scent (whenever they were close) that it wouldn't affect him harmfully if he drank it. Kind of like a vaccine; exposure to the bacteria teaches your body how to react and fight it off.
shareI want to know more!
shareI agree a bit with ladyred88. But I think it's more symbolic. He spent so much time being upset over her, sad over the break up. He was hoping that if he drank the shampoo (something that distinctly brought back aching memories of her) and it didn't affect him at all...that maybe he could move on and no longer be affected by the break up. That's why when the therapist says "But you weren't immune to the shampoo, you had to have you stomach pumped" and Al goes "I know, that's what worries me". He's basically saying that he fears he is not over her yet.
shareThat says it all right there. I just love the shock on his parents' face "Shampoo?"
Am I Insane? YES!!
That shampoo scene is what made this movie stick out in my head!
I mean i pity him and all that but when i talk about it later i refer to it as the shampoo movie and laugh my head off.
But i didnt dislike this movie dont get me wrong. it wasnt as bad as everyone says it is