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Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him?
  by mlraymond (Sun Mar 30 2008 02:04:40)
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Tom and Matt's anger at Putty Nose for running out on them is understandable, but as the scene continues, it gets more disturbing the way he pleads for his life and Tom just seems amused. Matt begins to look a little uncertain as Putty Nose begs him for mercy, and he even seems a little shocked at Tom's callousness. I get the feeling he was considering intervening, but Tom was the stronger of the two.

What do people think? Did Putty Nose deserve to die? It seems pretty clear that Nails Nathan actively urges Tom on by making fun of him, and hinting that he would be impressed if Tom did kill Putty Nose.

And when he crossed the bridge, the phantoms came to meet him

Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? kronos251   (Thu Apr 3 2008 07:26:41)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? slokes   (Sun Jun 22 2008 14:49:01)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? labread   (Thu Jun 25 2009 16:39:05)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? exodus_laughing   (Mon Oct 13 2008 21:20:58)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? vice69   (Wed Feb 4 2009 21:44:52)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? ClairviusNarcisse   (Tue Feb 10 2009 18:18:48)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? Lucky-Linky   (Fri Apr 10 2009 11:46:31)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? Woodyanders   (Tue Jul 21 2009 04:34:42)
Re: Does anyone feel sorry for Putty Nose when Tom kills him? Crusadia   (Fri Aug 28 2009 06:44:46)

 
 


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