The appeal of Rhett Butler..
By Wendy789
@Drosophila (16571)
Ireland
April 17, 2016 4:13pm CST
My recent post about gone with wind got me thinking of this particular cad..
Why is he appealing to me, these are the 3 reasons?
1) He is mysterious.. we don't know where he comes from, or where he disappeared to.. he just pops up and poof gone again.
2) He is the ultimate fusion of the perfect gentleman and bad boy..
'I don't think I will kiss you, although you need kissing, badly," Rhett Butler tells Scarlett O'Hara. "That's what's wrong with you. You should be kissed and often by someone who knows how."
3) He does and doesn't give a damn...
"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn"
What's there not to love? Any other takers? Do you like Rhett Butler?
Picture: amazon.com
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
18 Apr 16
I like the guy and I should use those pick up lines like a boss! thanks for the idea!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
19 Apr 16
@Drosophila true, but it will work like a charm for those that do, me thinks.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
19 Apr 16
@allen0187 Yep, the question is..would you be into those women? xD
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
20 Apr 16
That is true, Charleston. But we don't really know what he gets up to there..
Or if its really Charleston or somewhere else.
There's an approved sequel explaining all of this, basically the "gone with wind" told from his point of view..
Not sure I'd like him as much once everything is neatly explained.
Yep I can't think of another actor who'd do a good job of Rhett, as Clark. I first seen the film at the age of 6, it is my Ma's all time favourite, and she watches it every Xmas
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
21 Apr 16
@just4him I think you're right.. he did have a dodgy background.. which just added more to his appeal
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
oh yep, it's difficult to see what's there not to like!
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@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)
• Canada
18 Apr 16
I am going to sound like a country bumpkin when I say this, but ALL my life I thought his name was Brett-uh, at the fear of saying anything else so stupid...I'll hush up now;).
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Apr 16
From a male viewpoint, Rhett was a man's man. Tough. Takes no crap and sees Scarlet for what she is.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
he did put up with plenty BS from her..
but then one gotta wonder, how much did he really care.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Apr 16
@Drosophila He put with the bs from her but only because he chose to. He saw through her when he had had enough, Frankly my dear....
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
20 Apr 16
Absolutely! It's my Ma's all time favourite, she'd seen it as a girl.. so it's now on re-run every Xmas
@vandana7 (100619)
• India
18 May 16
Always wondered how or why Scarlett remained in love with Ashley when she was being pursued so ardently by this man whom many and almost all women would have loved. :)
Yeah...I think the reason could be Rhett Butler was accessible to her. He was not sufficiently bad. Had he flirted with another lady, then Scarlett might have noticed him.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 May 16
oh ya thats cos Scarlett thought Ashely had the characteristics Rhett did..
ah well
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
23 Apr 16
He was definitely all of that! A charming cad indeed
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
23 Apr 16
@DianneN Indeed! I always find myself drawn to men like this, but then hey so do most women xD
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Apr 16
@Drosophila Love to bit of the cad, too!
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
18 Apr 16
When I think of Rhett Butler (and that picture made me smile BIG), I think of my mother. She used to aggravate my father by saying that "he can put his shoes under my bed". LOL! I can't stop laughing every time I hear her say that in my head now. Poor Daddy. Couldn't compete with a larger than life character. :D
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
lol my Ma was the same, she watched this when she was a girl.. and been in love with him since lol
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@saurabhrmp (2283)
• Hyderabad, India
19 Apr 16
I didnt heard about him but by reading your discussion I will definitely try to read about him.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
20 Apr 16
he's the main dude in Gone with the wind.. the actor is clark gable..
He used to be a big deal in the 50s? (not sure) But most Irish women over the age of 50+ (my Ma's generation) swoons over him
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
20 Apr 16
@saurabhrmp yep.. there's no one bigger than him, he was called
"The King of Hollywood" at one time. And I think no one else ever took that title since.
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@saurabhrmp (2283)
• Hyderabad, India
20 Apr 16
@Drosophila ;Oh looks like he was superstar, as I am not aware about him, as I am not seeing old movies.
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
18 Apr 16
I don't know much about him.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
he's the main dude in Gone with the wind..
the actor is clark gable..my Ma's favourite crush in the world
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
18 Apr 16
@Drosophila oh ok. Thanks for the info.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
20 Apr 16
@destimona no worries, he was a pretty big deal back in his days. was referred to as "The King of Hollywood" . Don't think anyone else ever took the title from him.
@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
18 Apr 16
My favorite Rhett Butler character trait is his resourcefulness--like in the part where he saves Ashley and Dr. Meade and tricks the Yankee captain so he doesn't arrest them.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
oh ya, on that front he's quite similar to Scarlet. Apparently there's the approved sequel Rhett B's people, who goes to examine his back story more.. but I do wonder if he'll still be appealing if we know it all
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
@puddleglum yep, apparently this book is Gone with the Wind told from his perspective.. once I've found out. I kinda gave up on it
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@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
18 Apr 16
@Drosophila Yeah...I think I prefer the mystery. Rhett Butler is an absolute; he's a force. He might not be that if we knew the back story.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
18 Apr 16
the casual selfishness of his departure at the end of the movie is fabulous
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
18 Apr 16
oh it certainly sums up the cad for the rogue he is.. :D
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