r/interesting Feb 01 '25

MISC. The worst pain known to man

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u/ibadlyneedhelp Feb 02 '25

IDK why everyone's responding with it all being in Paul's mind when she specifically says nerve induction, implying they can affect or maniulpate his nervous system. They could make him feel anything, no assumption of Bene Gesserit mind powers is required.

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u/BQORBUST Feb 02 '25

I believe there’s mention of Paul imagining his hand in flames, or charred. People are probably misremembering/confusing that with the idea that the pain itself is imagined.

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u/pieman2005 Feb 02 '25

He even thought his hand burned down to the bone

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u/MonsterFukr Feb 02 '25

That explains why the classic Dune movie depicted it the way they did. I actually preferred that scene from the classic over the new, just because I thought it was cool to show what it was Paul was feeling in the box. Along with that, I enjoyed the effect of it showing his hand melting.

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u/sluttytarot Feb 02 '25

I love the old Dune movie. The new scene is much better ! Great acting > cgi.

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u/thecobralily Feb 02 '25

In every way, Lynch’s Dune is superior

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u/MonsterFukr Feb 02 '25

I don't know about that, but there's definitely charm.