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* HamToHamCombat: The confrontation between both Sheens. Martin even said "the size of your [[BigWordShout WALLET!]]" was inspired by another ham, George C. Scott, in ''Film/TheHustler''.
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* HamToHamCombat: The confrontation between both Sheens. Martin even said "the size of your [[BigWordShout WALLET!]]" was inspired by another ham, George C. Scott, in ''Film/TheHustler''.''Film/TheHustler1961''.
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* EvilCannotComprehendGood: [[spoiler:When Gekko invokes a NotSoDifferent speech to Darien in an earlier draft of the script, she responds that he's incapable of understanding that money can't buy everything, especially love. Gekko thinks that she's leaving him to become on her own, but doesn't realize that she's actually leaving him for Bud.]]
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* EvilCannotComprehendGood: [[spoiler:When Gekko invokes a NotSoDifferent speech NotSoDifferentRemark to Darien in an earlier draft of the script, she responds that he's incapable of understanding that money can't buy everything, especially love. Gekko thinks that she's leaving him to become on her own, but doesn't realize that she's actually leaving him for Bud.]]
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** As the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed, it means that several of the actions shown were technically not illegal during the film's time frame, despite Bud's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions. Also, Bud does JanitorImpersonationInfiltration to search Roger's law firm's records and make copies of them for Gekko.
** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a restaurant with others, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a restaurant with others, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
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** As the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed, it means that several of the actions shown were technically not illegal during the film's time frame, frame despite Bud's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law did so by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions. Also, Bud does JanitorImpersonationInfiltration to search Roger's law firm's records and make copies of them for Gekko.
** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a restaurant with others, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a restaurant with others, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him.
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* HollywoodLaw:
** While several actions noted as bad would count as immoral, the fact that the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed means that several of the actions shown were [[ArtisticLicenseHistory not actually illegal during the film's time frame,]] despite Bud Fox's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions.
** It's a bit of a stretch for this trope perhaps, but in the final shot, Bud is shown walking up the courthouse steps in Lower Manhattan's Foley Square, presumably to his sentencing. However, he's walking up the steps of the New York County Supreme Court building—i.e., ''state'' court, when the insider-trading charges he would be allocating to within are strictly ''federal'', and so he should have been walking up the steps of the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse next door.
** While several actions noted as bad would count as immoral, the fact that the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed means that several of the actions shown were [[ArtisticLicenseHistory not actually illegal during the film's time frame,]] despite Bud Fox's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions.
** It's a bit of a stretch for this trope perhaps, but in the final shot, Bud is shown walking up the courthouse steps in Lower Manhattan's Foley Square, presumably to his sentencing. However, he's walking up the steps of the New York County Supreme Court building—i.e., ''state'' court, when the insider-trading charges he would be allocating to within are strictly ''federal'', and so he should have been walking up the steps of the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse next door.
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** While several actions noted as bad would count as immoral, the fact that the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed means that several of the actions shown were [[ArtisticLicenseHistory not actually illegal during the film's time frame,]] despite Bud Fox's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions.
**HollywoodLaw: It's a bit of a stretch for this trope perhaps, but in the final shot, Bud is shown walking up the courthouse steps in Lower Manhattan's Foley Square, presumably to his sentencing. However, he's walking up the steps of the New York County Supreme Court building—i.e., ''state'' court, when the insider-trading charges he would be allocating to within are strictly ''federal'', and so he should have been walking up the steps of the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse next door.
** While several actions noted as bad would count as immoral, the fact that the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed means that several of the actions shown were [[ArtisticLicenseHistory not actually illegal during the film's time frame,]] despite Bud Fox's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions.
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* RiseAndFallGangsterArc: The film uses this trope for WhiteCollarCrime. At the start of the film, Bud Fox is an inexperienced broker who aspires to become as successful as the unscrupulous corporate raider Gordon Gekko. Before long, Bud becomes wealthy, enjoying Gekko's promised perks, including a penthouse, his own corner office, and a girlfriend. However, Bud's involvement with Gekko and overuse of insider information also attracts the attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it also alienates his father, who is an honest, blue-collar mechanic working for Bluestar Airlines. [[spoiler:The tensions between Gekko and Bud reach a boiling point when Gekko reveals that he plans to break up Bluestar Airlines. It's a downplayed example as Bud decides to cooperate with the SEC by spilling the beans about Gekko's insider trading activities in exchange for a reduced prison sentence.]]
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* RiseAndFallGangsterArc: The film uses this trope for WhiteCollarCrime. At the start of the film, Bud Fox is an inexperienced broker who aspires to become as successful as the unscrupulous corporate raider Gordon Gekko. Before long, Bud becomes wealthy, enjoying Gekko's promised perks, including a penthouse, his own corner office, and a girlfriend. However, Bud's involvement with Gekko and overuse of insider information info also attracts the attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, government scrutiny, and it also alienates his father, who is an honest, blue-collar mechanic working for Bluestar Airlines. [[spoiler:The tensions between Gekko and Bud reach a boiling point when Bud finds out Gekko reveals that he plans planned to break up Bluestar Airlines.Bluestar. It's a downplayed example as Bud decides to cooperate with the SEC by spilling the beans about Gekko's insider trading activities in exchange for a reduced prison sentence.]]
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* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:Near the climax, Gekko dumps his remaining interest in Bluestar, only to learn on the evening news that Wildman bought them at a lower price and will become its new majority shareholder. Realizing Bud engineered the entire scheme, he physically assaults his former protege, berating his ingratitude for several of their illegal business transactions (including Bluestar itself).]]
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* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:Near the climax, Gekko dumps his remaining interest in Bluestar, only to learn on the evening news that Wildman bought them at a lower price and will become its new majority shareholder. owner. Realizing Bud engineered the entire scheme, conned him of his control of Bluestar, he physically assaults his former protege, acolyte, berating his ingratitude for several of their illegal business transactions (including Bluestar itself).transactions.]]
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** Carl tells Bud that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news. go up. In reality, Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he is an insider who disclosed the settlement to Bud before it became public knowledge.
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* RiseAndFallGangsterArc: The film uses this trope for WhiteCollarCrime. At the start of the film, Bud Fox is an inexperienced broker who aspires to become as successful as the unscrupulous corporate raider Gordon Gekko. Before long, Bud becomes wealthy, enjoying Gekko's promised perks, including a penthouse, his own corner office, and a girlfriend. However, Bud's involvement with Gekko and overuse of insider information also attracts the attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it also alienates his father, who is an honest, blue-collar mechanic working for Bluestar Airlines. [[spoiler:The tensions between Gekko and Bud reach a boiling point when Gekko reveals that he plans to break up Bluestar Airlines. It's a downplayed example as Bud decides to cooperate with the SEC by spilling the beans about Gekko's insider trading activities in exchange for a reduced prison sentence.]]
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* DidntThinkThisThrough: While Bud was angered that Gekko used him, Bud should have realized that he definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information about his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman), and using that info to manipulate the markets and cost his client millions.
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* RealityEnsues: While Bud was angered that Gekko used him, Bud should have realized that he definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information about his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman), and using that info to manipulate the markets and cost his client millions.
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* ChekhovsGun: Gekko tells Bud to spy on rival raider Lawrence Wildman and discern his next move. [[spoiler:Later on, Bud uses this move against Gekko when he revealed his plans to intentionally drive Bluestar Airlines into bankruptcy]].
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** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is considered insider trading, since Bud knows it because his father works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as this can cause others to seek personal gains or profits.
** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is considered insider trading, since Bud knows it because his father works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as this can cause others to seek personal gains or profits.
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* DelayedWire:
** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is considered insider trading, since Bud knows it because his father works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as this can cause others to seek personal gains or profits.
** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is considered insider trading, since Bud knows it because his father works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as this can cause others to seek personal gains or profits.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet or ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' which deals with similar subject matter but is '''far more''' [[CrossesTheLineTwice line-crossing]] and [[ClusterFBomb vulgar]] than the film itself.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet or yet. Or for that matter, ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' which deals with similar subject matter but is '''far more''' [[CrossesTheLineTwice line-crossing]] and [[ClusterFBomb vulgar]] than the film itself.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet or for that matter ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' which deals with similar subject matter but is '''far more'' [[CrossesTheLinesTwice line-crossing]] and [[ClusterFBomb vulgar]] than the film itself.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet or for that matter ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' which deals with similar subject matter but is '''far more'' [[CrossesTheLinesTwice more''' [[CrossesTheLineTwice line-crossing]] and [[ClusterFBomb vulgar]] than the film itself.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet.
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Not to be confused with ''the actual'' Wall Street. ...there is no such article on that here yet.yet or for that matter ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' which deals with similar subject matter but is '''far more'' [[CrossesTheLinesTwice line-crossing]] and [[ClusterFBomb vulgar]] than the film itself.
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* LonelyAtTheTopMeaningfulName: The name "Bud Fox" can be interpreted as "Small/New (flower bud) and Crafty/Sneaky (like a fox)".
** Bud's name also sounds very similar to the phrase "b_tt f_cks", which is what [[spoiler:Bud does to Gekko]] in the last quarter of the film, and what [[spoiler:The SEC does to Bud]] in the end.
** Bud's name also sounds very similar to the phrase "b_tt f_cks", which is what [[spoiler:Bud does to Gekko]] in the last quarter of the film, and what [[spoiler:The SEC does to Bud]] in the end.
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: As the movie takes place a couple years before it was filmed, it means that several of the actions shown were technically not illegal during the film's time frame, despite Bud's fears of losing his Series 7 license or worse. In fact, Gekko most likely didn't break the law at all, but Bud definitely broke the law by disclosing confidential information from his client (Gekko) to a competitor (Wildman) and using that information to cost his client millions. Also, Bud does JanitorImpersonationInfiltration to search Roger's law firm's records and make copies of them for Gekko.
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** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a public restaurant with other people, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
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** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a public restaurant with other people, others, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
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* ItsCuba: Sleazy, amoral executive Gekko enjoys smoking contraband Cuban cigars.
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* ItsCuba: ItsCuban: Sleazy, amoral executive Gekko enjoys smoking contraband Cuban cigars.cigars. It takes Bud giving him a box of cigars to be granted an interview.
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** In real life, Bud's father Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
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** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses Bud to obtain information by any means necessary to make a quick profit. His NewEraSpeech even exemplifies his MO: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." [[spoiler:It ultimately costs him his career, family and reputation, [[Film/WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps as shown in the sequel]].]]
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** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses Bud to obtain information by any means necessary to make a quick profit. His NewEraSpeech even exemplifies his MO: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." [[spoiler:It ultimately costs him his career, family and reputation, [[Film/WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps as shown in the sequel]].]]sequel]]]].
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-->'''Gekko''': [[spoiler:''[still smug]'' You sandbagged me on Bluestar, huh? ''[chuckles again]'' I guess you think you taught the teacher a lesson, that the tail can wag the dog, huh? ''[crushes his cigarette with his foot]'' Well, let me clue you in, pal. The ''ice'' is melting right underneath your feet. ''[suddenly punches Bud and grabs him by the collar]'' Did you think you could've gotten this far this fast with anybody else, huh? You think you'd be out there dicking someone like Darien? No. You'd be cold-calling widows and dentists trying to buy 20 shares of some fucking dog-shit stock. I took you in. ''[hits Bud a 2nd time]'' '''A NOBODY!''' ''[hits him again]'' I opened the doors for you. I showed you how the system works. The value of information, how to ''get it!'' Fulham Oil, Brant Resources, Geodynamics. And this is how you fucking pay me back, [[VillainousBreakdown you cockroach!]]''[knocks Bud into the ground.]'' '''''[[VillainousBreakdown I GAVE YOU DARIEN! I GAVE YOU YOUR MANHOOD, I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING!]]''''' ''[calms down, then tosses a handkerchief to Bud to clean off the blood on his lip]'' You could have been one of the great ones, Buddy. I look at you, and I see myself. Why?]]\\
** Larry Wildman gives one to Gordon, only to be rebutted by the latter:
-->'''Gordon Gekko''': The rarest pistol in the world, Larry. A .45 Luger. Only six of them were ever manufactured.\\
'''Larry Wildman''': ''[sarcastially]'' [[SarcasmMode Congratulations]]. But rarer still is your interest in Anacott Steel.\\
'''Gekko''': My interest is the same as yours, Larry. Money. I thought it'd be a good investment for my kid.\\
'''Wildman''': No. This time, I'm in for the long term; it's not a liquidation. I'm going to turn it around. You're getting a free ride on my tail, mate. And with the dollars you're costing me to buy back the stock, I could modernize the plant. I'm not the only one who pays here, Gordon. We're talking about lives and jobs, three and four generations of steelworkers.\\
'''Gekko''': [[{{Hypocrite}} Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you acquired CNX Electronics you laid off, what, 6000 workers? Jemson Fruit, 4000? That airline you bought, um-]]\\
'''Wildman''': [[BadassBoast I could break you, mate, in two pieces over my knees. You know it, I know it. I could buy you six times over.]] '''[[BadassBoast I could dump the stock just to burn your]]''' '''''[[PrecisionFStrike arse]]'''''! But I happen to want the company, and I want your block of shares. I'm announcing a tender offer at 65 tomorrow. I'm expecting your commitment.\\
'''Gekko''': ''[sighs]'' [[SarcasmMode Showdowns bore me, Larry. Nobody wins. You can have the company.]] In fact, it's going to be fun watching you and your giant ego try to make a horse race of it. Buddy, what's a fair price for that stock?\\
'''Bud Fox''': The breakup value is higher. It's worth 80.\\
'''Gekko''': Well, We don't want to be greedy. So, what do you say to 72?\\
'''Wildman''': [[SarcasmMode You're a two-bit pirate and greenmailer, nothing more, Gekko.]] ''[chuckles]'' Not only would you sell your mother to make a deal, you'd send her C.O.D.\\
'''Gekko''': [[DoubleStandard My mail is the same color]] [[NotSoDifferent as yours is, pal, or at least it was until the Queen started to call you "Sir."]] Now, you'll excuse me before I lose my temper.\\
'''Wildman''': Seventy-one?\\
'''Gekko''': Well, now, considering you brought my mother into it, 71.50.\\
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-->'''Gordon Gekko''': The rarest pistol in the world, Larry. A .45 Luger. Only six of them were ever manufactured.\\
'''Larry Wildman''': ''[sarcastially]'' [[SarcasmMode Congratulations]]. But rarer still is your interest in Anacott Steel.\\
'''Gekko''': My interest is the same as yours, Larry. Money. I thought it'd be a good investment for my kid.\\
'''Wildman''': No. This time, I'm in for the long term; it's not a liquidation. I'm going to turn it around. You're getting a free ride on my tail, mate. And with the dollars you're costing me to buy back the stock, I could modernize the plant. I'm not the only one who pays here, Gordon. We're talking about lives and jobs, three and four generations of steelworkers.\\
'''Gekko''': [[{{Hypocrite}} Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you acquired CNX Electronics you laid off, what, 6000 workers? Jemson Fruit, 4000? That airline you bought, um-]]\\
'''Wildman''': [[BadassBoast I could break you, mate, in two pieces over my knees. You know it, I know it. I could buy you six times over.]] '''[[BadassBoast I could dump the stock just to burn your]]''' '''''[[PrecisionFStrike arse]]'''''! But I happen to want the company, and I want your block of shares. I'm announcing a tender offer at 65 tomorrow. I'm expecting your commitment.\\
'''Gekko''': ''[sighs]'' [[SarcasmMode Showdowns bore me, Larry. Nobody wins. You can have the company.]] In fact, it's going to be fun watching you and your giant ego try to make a horse race of it. Buddy, what's a fair price for that stock?\\
'''Bud Fox''': The breakup value is higher. It's worth 80.\\
'''Gekko''': Well, We don't want to be greedy. So, what do you say to 72?\\
'''Wildman''': [[SarcasmMode You're a two-bit pirate and greenmailer, nothing more, Gekko.]] ''[chuckles]'' Not only would you sell your mother to make a deal, you'd send her C.O.D.\\
'''Gekko''': [[DoubleStandard My mail is the same color]] [[NotSoDifferent as yours is, pal, or at least it was until the Queen started to call you "Sir."]] Now, you'll excuse me before I lose my temper.\\
'''Wildman''': Seventy-one?\\
'''Gekko''': Well, now, considering you brought my mother into it, 71.50.\\
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-->'''Gekko''': [[spoiler:''[still smug]'' You sandbagged me on Bluestar, huh? ''[chuckles again]'' I guess you think you taught the teacher a lesson, that the tail can wag the dog, huh? ''[crushes his cigarette with his foot]'' Well, let me clue you in, pal. The ''ice'' is melting right underneath your feet. ''[suddenly punches Bud and grabs him by the collar]'' Did you think you could've gotten this far this fast with anybody else, huh? You think you'd be out there dicking someone like Darien? No. You'd be cold-calling widows and dentists trying to buy 20 shares of some fucking dog-shit stock. I took you in. ''[hits Bud a 2nd time]'' '''A NOBODY!''' ''[hits him again]'' I opened the doors for you. I showed you how the system works. The value of information, how to ''get it!'' Fulham Oil, Brant Resources, Geodynamics. And this is how you fucking pay me back, [[VillainousBreakdown you cockroach!]]''[knocks Bud into the ground.]'' '''''[[VillainousBreakdown I GAVE YOU DARIEN! I GAVE YOU YOUR MANHOOD, I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING!]]''''' ''[calms down, then tosses a handkerchief to Bud to clean off the blood on his lip]'' You could have been one of the great ones, Buddy. I look at you, and I see myself. Why?]]\\
** Larry Wildman gives one to Gordon, only to be rebutted by the latter:
-->'''Gordon Gekko''': The rarest pistol in the world, Larry. A .45 Luger. Only six of them were ever manufactured.\\
'''Larry Wildman''': ''[sarcastially]'' [[SarcasmMode Congratulations]]. But rarer still is your interest in Anacott Steel.\\
'''Gekko''': My interest is the same as yours, Larry. Money. I thought it'd be a good investment for my kid.\\
'''Wildman''': No. This time, I'm in for the long term; it's not a liquidation. I'm going to turn it around. You're getting a free ride on my tail, mate. And with the dollars you're costing me to buy back the stock, I could modernize the plant. I'm not the only one who pays here, Gordon. We're talking about lives and jobs, three and four generations of steelworkers.\\
'''Gekko''': [[{{Hypocrite}} Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you acquired CNX Electronics you laid off, what, 6000 workers? Jemson Fruit, 4000? That airline you bought, um-]]\\
'''Wildman''': [[BadassBoast I could break you, mate, in two pieces over my knees. You know it, I know it. I could buy you six times over.]] '''[[BadassBoast I could dump the stock just to burn your]]''' '''''[[PrecisionFStrike arse]]'''''! But I happen to want the company, and I want your block of shares. I'm announcing a tender offer at 65 tomorrow. I'm expecting your commitment.\\
'''Gekko''': ''[sighs]'' [[SarcasmMode Showdowns bore me, Larry. Nobody wins. You can have the company.]] In fact, it's going to be fun watching you and your giant ego try to make a horse race of it. Buddy, what's a fair price for that stock?\\
'''Bud Fox''': The breakup value is higher. It's worth 80.\\
'''Gekko''': Well, We don't want to be greedy. So, what do you say to 72?\\
'''Wildman''': [[SarcasmMode You're a two-bit pirate and greenmailer, nothing more, Gekko.]] ''[chuckles]'' Not only would you sell your mother to make a deal, you'd send her C.O.D.\\
'''Gekko''': [[DoubleStandard My mail is the same color]] [[NotSoDifferent as yours is, pal, or at least it was until the Queen started to call you "Sir."]] Now, you'll excuse me before I lose my temper.\\
'''Wildman''': Seventy-one?\\
'''Gekko''': Well, now, considering you brought my mother into it, 71.50.\\
Why?]]
** Larry Wildman gives one to Gordon, only to be rebutted by the latter:
-->'''Gordon Gekko''': The rarest pistol in the world, Larry. A .45 Luger. Only six of them were ever manufactured.\\
'''Larry Wildman''': ''[sarcastially]'' [[SarcasmMode Congratulations]]. But rarer still is your interest in Anacott Steel.\\
'''Gekko''': My interest is the same as yours, Larry. Money. I thought it'd be a good investment for my kid.\\
'''Wildman''': No. This time, I'm in for the long term; it's not a liquidation. I'm going to turn it around. You're getting a free ride on my tail, mate. And with the dollars you're costing me to buy back the stock, I could modernize the plant. I'm not the only one who pays here, Gordon. We're talking about lives and jobs, three and four generations of steelworkers.\\
'''Gekko''': [[{{Hypocrite}} Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you acquired CNX Electronics you laid off, what, 6000 workers? Jemson Fruit, 4000? That airline you bought, um-]]\\
'''Wildman''': [[BadassBoast I could break you, mate, in two pieces over my knees. You know it, I know it. I could buy you six times over.]] '''[[BadassBoast I could dump the stock just to burn your]]''' '''''[[PrecisionFStrike arse]]'''''! But I happen to want the company, and I want your block of shares. I'm announcing a tender offer at 65 tomorrow. I'm expecting your commitment.\\
'''Gekko''': ''[sighs]'' [[SarcasmMode Showdowns bore me, Larry. Nobody wins. You can have the company.]] In fact, it's going to be fun watching you and your giant ego try to make a horse race of it. Buddy, what's a fair price for that stock?\\
'''Bud Fox''': The breakup value is higher. It's worth 80.\\
'''Gekko''': Well, We don't want to be greedy. So, what do you say to 72?\\
'''Wildman''': [[SarcasmMode You're a two-bit pirate and greenmailer, nothing more, Gekko.]] ''[chuckles]'' Not only would you sell your mother to make a deal, you'd send her C.O.D.\\
'''Gekko''': [[DoubleStandard My mail is the same color]] [[NotSoDifferent as yours is, pal, or at least it was until the Queen started to call you "Sir."]] Now, you'll excuse me before I lose my temper.\\
'''Wildman''': Seventy-one?\\
'''Gekko''': Well, now, considering you brought my mother into it, 71.50.\\
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-->'''Gekko:''' The public's out there throwing darts at a board, sport. I don't throw darts at a board. I bet on sure things. Read Sun Tzu, ''[[Literature/TheArtOfWarSunTzu The Art of War]]''. "Every battle is won before it's ever fought." Think about it. You're not as smart as I thought you were, Buddy boy. Ever wonder why fund managers can't beat the S&P 500? Because they're sheep — and sheep get slaughtered. I have been in the business since '69. Most of these Harvard MBA types, they don't add up to dog shit. Gimme guys who are poor, smart and hungry. [[LackOfEmpathy And no feelings.]] You win some, you lose some, but you keep on fighting. And if you need a friend, get a dog. It's trench warfare out there, pal.
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* ArtisticLicenseLaw: When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a public restaurant with other people, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for Gekko.
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** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a public restaurant with other people, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them forGekko.Gekko.
** Carl tells Bud that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news. In reality, Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before it became public knowledge.
** When Gekko asks Fox to follow Lawrence Wildman around, Fox complains that he could lose his Series 7 license and/or go to jail. In reality, there's nothing illegal about following someone around and noting that he ate lunch in a public restaurant with other people, as this is all publicly observable information. It would only be illegal if Fox harassed Wildman in some way, and Fox tries ''not'' to be noticed by Wildman or anyone with him. The first illegal act Fox ''actually'' commits is searching Roger's law firm's records (under the ruse of co-owning the cleaning company) and making copies of them for
** Carl tells Bud that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news. In reality, Carl would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before it became public knowledge.
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** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
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** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the information was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, even to family or personal friends, before it becomes public is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
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* AnimalMotifs: Gekko frequently calls underperforming stocks "dogs."
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'''Carl Fox''':I don't go to bed with no whore, and I don't wake up next to no whore. That's how I live with myself. I don't know how you do it.
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* DelayedWire: Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is highly illegal, and is called insider trading, since Bud knows it because his Dad, Carl, works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the company released the information to the public. Disclosing inside corporate information, (even to family or personal friends) before it becomes public, is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the company released the information to the public. Disclosing inside corporate information, (even to family or personal friends) before it becomes public, is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
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* DelayedWire: DelayedWire:
** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this ishighly illegal, and is called considered insider trading, since Bud knows it because his Dad, Carl, father works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before thecompany released the information to the public. was released. Disclosing inside corporate information, (even even to family or personal friends) friends, before it becomes public, public is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
** Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his "research". In reality, this is
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the
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* DelayedWire: Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his research. In reality, this is insider trading, since Bud knows it because his dad works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care, because insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
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* DelayedWire: Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his research. "research". In reality, this is highly illegal, and is called insider trading, since Bud knows it because his dad Dad, Carl, works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then finds out - and doesn't care, because care - as insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.tricks.
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the company released the information to the public. Disclosing inside corporate information, (even to family or personal friends) before it becomes public, is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
** In real life, Bud's father Carl (Creater/MartinSheen) would be in deep legal trouble as well, as he disclosed the settlement to Bud before the company released the information to the public. Disclosing inside corporate information, (even to family or personal friends) before it becomes public, is illegal, as the disclosure can cause others to act on that information for profit or gain, including insider trading (see above).
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* DelayedWire: Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his research. In reality, this is insider trading, since Bud knows it because his dad works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then learns the truth - and doesn't care, because insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
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* DelayedWire: Bud tells Gekko that Bluestar Airlines is about to settle a lawsuit and the stock should soar on this news when Gekko is interviewing him for a high-level Wall Street role. Bud is desperate to impress Gekko and passes it off as his research. In reality, this is insider trading, since Bud knows it because his dad works for the airline. Of course, Gordon then learns the truth finds out - and doesn't care, because insider trading, cornering the markets, and manipulating the financial press are all in Gordon's bag of tricks.
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** If you were to go by the earlier scenes in the movie, you would think that none of Bud's coworkers have any semblance of morality. [[spoiler:However, towards the end of the movie, when they all find out about Bud's involvement in securities fraud, almost everyone in the office is giving him a cold stare.]]
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** If you were to go by the earlier scenes in the movie, you would think that none of Bud's coworkers have any semblance of morality. [[spoiler:However, towards the end of the movie, when they all find out about Bud's involvement in securities fraud, almost everyone in the office is giving gives him a cold stare.]]
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* SelfMadeMan: While at a social club, Gekko mentions to Bud that he was "a City College boy who bought his way in, and now all these Ivy league schmucks are sucking [his] kneecaps."
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* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:Near the climax, Gekko dumps his remaining interest in Bluestar, only to learn on the evening news that they've been picked up at a lower price by Wildman, who will become the airline's new majority shareholder. Realizing that Bud engineered the entire scheme, he physically assaults his former protege, berating his ingratitude for several of their illegal business transactions (including Bluestar).]]
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* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:Near the climax, Gekko dumps his remaining interest in Bluestar, only to learn on the evening news that they've been picked up Wildman bought them at a lower price by Wildman, who and will become the airline's its new majority shareholder. Realizing that Bud engineered the entire scheme, he physically assaults his former protege, berating his ingratitude for several of their illegal business transactions (including Bluestar).Bluestar itself).]]
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* EveryoneHasStandards: If you were to go by the earlier scenes in the movie, you would think that none of Bud's coworkers have any semblance of morality. [[spoiler:However, towards the end of the movie, when they all find out about Bud's involvement in securities fraud, almost everyone in the office is giving him a cold stare.]]
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** If you were to go by the earlier scenes in the movie, you would think that none of Bud's coworkers have any semblance of morality. [[spoiler:However, towards the end of the movie, when they all find out about Bud's involvement in securities fraud, almost everyone in the office is giving him a cold stare.]]
** If you were to go by the earlier scenes in the movie, you would think that none of Bud's coworkers have any semblance of morality. [[spoiler:However, towards the end of the movie, when they all find out about Bud's involvement in securities fraud, almost everyone in the office is giving him a cold stare.]]
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* FatalFlaw: Bud Fox is [[NaiveNewcomer too]] [[WideEyedIdealist wide-eyed]] about Gekko's schemes, as Gekko is solely driven by greed and wants him to obtain information by any means necessary, even if it's illegal. Bud also wanted to be like Gekko, but doesn't realize the costs of having such a lifestyle [[BittersweetEnding until it was too late.]]
** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses Bud Fox to obtain information by illegal methods to make a quick profit. His NewEraSpeech even exemplifies his MO: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." [[spoiler:It ultimately costs him his career, family and reputation, [[Film/WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps as shown in the sequel]].]]
** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses Bud Fox to obtain information by illegal methods to make a quick profit. His NewEraSpeech even exemplifies his MO: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." [[spoiler:It ultimately costs him his career, family and reputation, [[Film/WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps as shown in the sequel]].]]
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** Bud Fox is [[NaiveNewcomer too]] [[WideEyedIdealist wide-eyed]] about Gekko's schemes, as Gekko is solely driven by greed and wants him to obtain information by any means necessary, even if it's illegal. Bud also wanted to be like Gekko, but doesn't realize the costs of having such a lifestyle [[BittersweetEnding until it was too late.]]
** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses BudFox to obtain information by illegal methods any means necessary to make a quick profit. His NewEraSpeech even exemplifies his MO: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." [[spoiler:It ultimately costs him his career, family and reputation, [[Film/WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps as shown in the sequel]].]]
** Bud Fox is [[NaiveNewcomer too]] [[WideEyedIdealist wide-eyed]] about Gekko's schemes, as Gekko is solely driven by greed and wants him to obtain information by any means necessary, even if it's illegal. Bud also wanted to be like Gekko, but doesn't realize the costs of having such a lifestyle [[BittersweetEnding until it was too late.]]
** {{Greed}}. Being a CorruptCorporateExecutive, Gekko is solely driven by greed as he uses Bud
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* IronicEcho: Early in the movie, Gordon advises against getting emotional about stock. Later in the movie, Bud repeats this back to Gordon.
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** Early in the movie, Gordon advises against getting emotional about stock. Later in the movie, Bud repeats this back to Gordon.
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* JanitorImpersonationInfiltration: Bud Fox buys shares in a cleaning company to copy confidential documents at Roger's law firm for Gekko.
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* JanitorImpersonationInfiltration: Bud Fox buys shares in a cleaning company to copy confidential documents at Roger's law firm for Gekko.
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-->'''Gekko''': [[spoiler:''[still smug]'' You sandbagged me on Bluestar, huh? ''[chuckles again]'' I guess you think you taught the teacher a lesson, that the tail can wag the dog, huh? ''[sighs while crushing his cigarette with his foot]'' Well, let me clue you in, pal. The ''ice'' is melting right underneath your feet. ''[suddenly punches Bud and grabs him by the collar]'' Did you think you could've gotten this far this fast with anybody else, huh? You think you'd be out there dicking someone like Darien? No. You'd be cold-calling widows and dentists trying to buy 20 shares of some fucking dog-shit stock. I took you in. ''[hits Bud a 2nd time]'' '''A NOBODY!''' ''[hits him again]'' I opened the doors for you. I showed you how the system works. The value of information, how to '''get it!''' Fulham Oil, Brant Resources, Geodynamics. And this is how you fucking ''pay me back,'' '''[[VillainousBreakdown you cockroach!]]''' ''[knocks Bud into the ground.]'' '''''[[VillainousBreakdown I GAVE YOU DARIEN! I GAVE YOU YOUR MANHOOD, I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING!]]''''' ''[calms down, then tosses a handkerchief to Bud to clean off the blood on his lip]'' You could have been one of the great ones, Buddy. I look at you, and I see myself. Why?]]\\
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-->'''Gekko''': [[spoiler:''[still smug]'' You sandbagged me on Bluestar, huh? ''[chuckles again]'' I guess you think you taught the teacher a lesson, that the tail can wag the dog, huh? ''[sighs while crushing ''[crushes his cigarette with his foot]'' Well, let me clue you in, pal. The ''ice'' is melting right underneath your feet. ''[suddenly punches Bud and grabs him by the collar]'' Did you think you could've gotten this far this fast with anybody else, huh? You think you'd be out there dicking someone like Darien? No. You'd be cold-calling widows and dentists trying to buy 20 shares of some fucking dog-shit stock. I took you in. ''[hits Bud a 2nd time]'' '''A NOBODY!''' ''[hits him again]'' I opened the doors for you. I showed you how the system works. The value of information, how to '''get it!''' ''get it!'' Fulham Oil, Brant Resources, Geodynamics. And this is how you fucking ''pay pay me back,'' '''[[VillainousBreakdown back, [[VillainousBreakdown you cockroach!]]''' ''[knocks cockroach!]]''[knocks Bud into the ground.]'' '''''[[VillainousBreakdown I GAVE YOU DARIEN! I GAVE YOU YOUR MANHOOD, I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING!]]''''' ''[calms down, then tosses a handkerchief to Bud to clean off the blood on his lip]'' You could have been one of the great ones, Buddy. I look at you, and I see myself. Why?]]\\
