History Film / PulpFiction

** How ''did'' Vincent and Jules survive from getting gunned down?

!!Tropes, muthafucka! Do you list them?!:

* ChainsawGood: Subverted. Butch considers a chainsaw when choosing his weapon for taking down the pawn shop rapists, but ultimately doesn't take or use it (he also sees and discards a [[DropTheHammer carpenter's hammer]] and a [[BatterUp baseball bat]] before spotting the {{katana|sAreJustBetter}}).

* OrphanedReference: When Mias and Vincent arrive at Jackrabbit Slim's, she tells him that an "Elvis man" should enjoy the place. This refers back to a deleted scene in which Mia correctly identifies Vincent as an "Elvis man" rather than a "Beatles man."

''Pulp Fiction'' is generally regarded as being the film that put John Travolta back on the map as an A-Lister after years of slumming it in bomb after bomb, as well as finally breaking Samuel L. Jackson out of being simply a "that guy" character actor and making him a household name. Additionally, Bruce Willis was able to officially put to rest the rumors that him playing [[Film/DieHard John McClane]] was just a one-off fluke from someone primarily known for comedic roles and gave him the juice he needed to continue on the path of what would eventually become a storied reputation as one of Hollywood's premier action stars.

The film is also somewhat infamous for the controversy over proper writing credits. The Gold Watch chapter originated as an original script by Creator/RogerAvary. Tarantino bought the script with the intention of adapting it, as one would do a novel. In the final credits, Avary is given a "story by" listing.

* AssassinOutclassin: [[spoiler:Vincent is sent to kill Butch after the latter reneges on his agreement to throw a fight. While lying in wait at Butch's apartment, Vincent [[TooDumbToLive leaves a gun on the kitchen counter]] while he goes to the bathroom. Butch comes home, finds the gun, and uses it to shoot Vincent as he's coming out of the bathroom. Possibly justified, since the gun on the counter belongs to Marsellus, not Vincent.]]

* RevolversAreForAmateurs: The climactic diner robbery scene eventually pits Ringo and Honey Bunny against Jules and Vincent. The former pair are armed with a pair of worn, small caliber, snubnosed revolvers, while the latter own their polished semi-automatics. It's a clear sign that the Ring and Honny Bunny are just a pair of opportunistic thieves who might not even have the nerve to go beyond threatening their victims, while Jules and Vincent are experienced killers who've already killed four men before they've even had breakfast.

** In ''The Bonnie Situation'', Jules tries to (unsuccessfully) placate Jimmie by over-complimenting him on how good his coffee tastes. Later on, Jimmie makes a cup for Winston Wolfe, who upon tasting it is audibly impressed, smiles, and raises the mug slightly in approval. Evidently, the high quality of the coffee was no lie.