Who said why did it have to be snakes?
This line is spoken by Indiana Jones in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Let’s face it: Indiana Jones is basically Superman. He hunts Nazis; he carries a whip; and, boy, can he sport a wool fedora. There’s just one thing he’s afraid of: snakes.
Why does it always have to be a snake?
Indiana Jones: (Indiana looks closer and notices the thousands of snakes on the floor, he rolls over) Snakes..why does it always have to be snakes? Indiana Jones: (Indiana looks closer and notices the thousands of snakes on the floor, he rolls over) Snakes!
Does Indiana Jones hate snakes?
Indiana Jones was one known victim of ophidiophobia. Although he had disliked snakes since at least 1908, it was a traumatic encounter on a circus train in 1912 that triggered Jones’s ophidiophobia. Unfortunately for him, his adult lifestyle took him into contact with snakes on a regular basis.
How many snakes were in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
7,000 snakes
The Well of Souls scene required 7,000 snakes. The only venomous snakes were the cobras, but one crew member was bitten on-set by a python. John Williams had actually written two themes for the film.
Why did it have to be snakes quote?
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford): “Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?”
How was the snake scene in Indiana Jones?
To shoot the Well of Souls scene, they originally had 1,000 snakes, but it wasn’t enough. Then they tried 2,000 and the snakes still didn’t cover the floor. Producers ended up getting an additional 7,000 snakes.
What is the fear of snakes called?
Ophidiophobia is an extreme, overwhelming fear of snakes. The condition is called a specific phobia (fear), which is a type of anxiety disorder. Ophidiophobia may be associated with herpetophobia, which is fear of all reptiles. Many people are somewhat fearful of snakes.
Were any snakes harmed in Indiana Jones?
The python itself was not injured. Traditionally when one of his films is about to open, George Lucas goes on vacation to get away from all the hoopla. As Star Wars (1977) was just about to open, Lucas went to Hawaii where he was joined by Steven Spielberg.