(On the tour of the ship, they come into a gym…)
Gym manager: And this is our new rowing machine. Care to try your hand, madam?
Ruth: Don’t be absurd. Can’t imagine a skill I should likely need less.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We love this quote for the incredible irony! It shows how overconfident everyone was about the “unsinkable” ship.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
In a deleted scene, a gym manager shows Ruth a rowing machine. Ruth scoffs and says she can’t imagine ever needing to know how to row. The irony is that, just a few hours later, her life will depend on being in a rowing lifeboat. It perfectly captures the arrogance of the first-class passengers.
