McCabe and Mrs. Miller Question

Started by Ravi, August 14, 2003, 03:26:30 PM

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Ravi

August 14, 2003, 03:26:30 PM
In McCabe and Mrs. Miller, McCabe often drinks a whiskey with a raw egg in it.  Is it something to stave off the cold or was he just nuts?

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August 14, 2003, 03:29:28 PM
I think it's like a meal in a glass.

Like when someone's working out, they sometimes make protein shakes, and put a raw egg in.
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