Goofs and Gaffes - The Fourth Horseman

Goofs and Gaffes - The Fourth Horseman - The hot fat in the eye

By Rich Cross Last updated on 21 December 2020, 13:15:25

Frying tonight - and suffering the consequences...

Where are we?: Abby cooks up bacon and eggs for her husband David at their family home, as he discusses the chaos rapidly engulfing London, Abby reflects on the vulnerability of modern civilisation. In a few moments, their home will lose both light and power.

What's the goof?: As Carolyn Seymour places the frying pan back on the stove, hot fat spits from its surface and hits her in the eye. Flinching for just a moment, Carolyn carries on regardless...

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Cross, R. (2021). 'Goofs and Gaffes - The Fourth Horseman - The hot fat in the eye,' [online] Survivors: A World Away, 31 January. Available at: https://www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk/a-world-away/GoofFH01.php. Accessed on: 25 April 2024.

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