From: Austin Powers in Goldmember
Genre: Movies
Who said it?: Random Japanese bystander
The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the third film in the Austin Powers movie trilogy, Austin Powers in Goldmember. The titular character this time around not only has to contend with his arch nemesis, Dr. Evil, but a new villain named Johann van der Smut, who also goes by the name Goldmember as he lost his genitals during a horrible “schmelting” accident. Like in the previous Austin Powers movies, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and even Goldmember were played by Mike Myers.
The quote comes from the middle of the movie. Austin Powers manages to track down Goldmember to Tokyo and he gives chase. During the chase, Austin accidentally runs into a large Godzilla-looking statue, which starts rolling down the street, causing destruction in its path. Two bystanders comment on, while the statue has a strong resemblance to Godzilla, they’re also quick to point out that it really isn’t.
Geek wisdom: Inspiration can be born from other forms of inspiration. The problem is when something becomes a copy rather than a modification of art. It can be difficult to pinpoint which is which. But, in the end, an argument can always be made if something is different enough or not. It does become a matter of opinion.
