If you do not enjoy rom-coms, I strongly recommend that you give When Harry Met Sally... a chance. It’s not one of those where love is depicted in its most utopian version, or where two people unite against logic, compatibility, and reality. In total honesty, sometimes such depictions do take away the gravitas of the emotions, but not When Harry Met Sally…. Don’t believe me? Here’s a little taste of the madness that you can expect: the iconic deli scene. Packed with raw humor and drenched in sarcasm and wit, the deli scene is an ingenious way of addressing taboos, such as hookup culture and female pleasure. Laid out as a bonding scene between two friends of opposite genders, the banter slowly but mindfully escalates to a conversation that's often shrugged off. As Harry and Sally quibble with each other, we are pulled into their conversation, forced to ponder our opinions on the topic of debate. So, what makes the scene so special? In this article, let’s revisit the iconic deli scene from When Harry Met Sally… to understand what makes it such a powerful scene. The SceneThe deli scene in When Harry Met Sally… is a moment of reconnection between Harry and Sally as friends. They have both recently embraced singlehood after painful breakups and run into each other at a bookstore, five years after their last meeting. From the bookstore, the two go to Katz’s Deli for a quick lunch to catch up. They sit at the table...
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