The cartoon”sponge Bob” was present in the childhood of more than a generation and even continues to be the favorite cartoon of adults and children. The program broadcast by Nickelodeon has several iconic scenes that remain in the minds of viewers through the years, and one of them is when Mr. Krabs presents the ‘world’s smallest violin‘.
Something that not many know is that this sarcastic gesture was initially used in the 1992 Quentin Tarantino film, “reservoir dogs”, but what were the similarities and what does the gesture mean?
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What does ‘the smallest violin in the world’ mean?
The sarcastic gesture makes the metaphorical illusion of ‘the smallest violin in the world‘ and is used when someone is complaining about something, thus reminding them how unfair life can be by rubbing their thumb and forefinger together. It is a sarcastic way of saying: “I accompany your sorrow with sad music”.
“Reservoir dogs” and ‘the world’s smallest violin’
This reference was initially shown in the classic Quentin Tarantino film, “reservoir dogs”, where Mr. Pink, played by actor Steve Buscemi, starred in the iconic scene explaining his theory about tipping, which you can see below.
“SpongeBob SquarePants” and ‘the world’s smallest violin’
The gesture has also appeared in the animated world. During an episode of “sponge Bob”, Squidward appears complaining about something to Mr. Krabs, who begins to play a miniature violin and says sarcastically: “Oh poor thing let me play a sad song on the smallest violin in the world”.
This reference always alludes to sad violin music as sarcasm in a sad situation, and if you were wondering what song Mr. Krabs is playing, here is the answer.
Does ‘the smallest violin in the world’ really exist?
Although it may seem incredible, there is a violin that measures just three inches and that works perfectly. It was created in 1981 by Baltazar Mónaca, a Venezuelan music teacher and luthier.
The instrument was built with different types of wood and is capable of playing any piece of music.
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