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45-524: The Heartbreak Kid may refer to: Films [ edit ] The Heartbreak Kid (1972 film) , an American film starring Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd The Heartbreak Kid (1993 film) , an Australian film starring Claudia Karvan and Alex Dimitriades The Heartbreak Kid (2007 film) , an American film starring Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman Other [ edit ] A 1974 song by Bo Donaldson and

90-448: A $ 25,000 bribe to leave. Lenny angrily refuses and soon marries Kelly. At the reception, Lenny engages in fairly mindless conversation with several of the guests, one of whom owns a company that manufactures tear gas , which Lenny says there is a lot of money in. He is reduced to quoting cliches to two uncomprehending children and is left alone as the party continues around him. Bristol Myers Squibb (Palomar Pictures International) owns

135-417: A fan. Referral to an ophthalmologist is needed if slit-lamp examination shows impaction of solid particles of agent. Blowing the nose to get rid of the chemicals is recommended, as is avoiding rubbing of the eyes. There are reports that water may increase pain from CS gas, but the balance of limited evidence currently suggests water or saline are the best options. Some evidence suggests that Diphoterine ,

180-451: A hypertonic amphoteric salt solution, a first aid product for chemical splashes, may help with ocular burns or chemicals in the eye. Bathing and washing the body vigorously with soap and water can remove particles that adhere to the skin. Clothes, shoes and accessories that come into contact with vapors must be washed well since all untreated particles can remain active for up to a week. Some advocate using fans or hair dryers to evaporate

225-437: A manual setting to adjust the range of fire. The only way to adjust the projectile's range is to aim towards the ground at the correct angle. Incorrect aim will send the capsules away from the targets, causing risk for non-targets instead. A variety of protective equipment may be used, including gas masks and respirators . In riot control situations, protesters sometimes use equipment (aside from simple rags or clothing over

270-411: A means of improving trainees' tolerance to tear gas and encouraging confidence in the ability of their issued protective equipment to prevent chemical weapons exposure. Certain lachrymatory agents, most notably tear gas, are often used by police to force compliance. In some countries (e.g., Finland, Australia, and United States), another common substance is mace . The self-defense weapon form of mace

315-553: A sense of credible, foolish but sympathetic individuals lurking beneath the follies". The Washington Post thought that the film "has its faults, but it's also one of the most entertaining and original American film comedies of the last few years". The Independent Film Journal called it an "unquestionably brilliant comedy". Leonard Maltin gave the film three stars out of four, and described it as "Either hilarious or horrifying, depending on your point of view; directed for maximum impact by May." Variety noted in its review that

360-463: A short courtship. During his honeymoon , the salesman increasingly tires of his bride, finding that her earlier habits during courtship now irritate and repel him. Before the end of the honeymoon the salesman falls for a college-aged heiress (Shepherd) and impulsively courts her against her father's (Albert) wishes. At the 45th Academy Awards , Berlin was nominated for Best Supporting Actress , and Albert for Best Supporting Actor . The Heartbreak Kid

405-427: A sparse, dialogue-oriented style and a quizzical perspective. She places an emphasis on character comedy; The Hollywood Reporter commented on her stylistic decisions to derive humor "from situations rather than obvious one-line jokes" and make comedic choices which "flow effortlessly from rhythmic dialogue, explosions of laughter". The New Yorker 's Pauline Kael wrote: "Elaine May has the rarest kind of comic gift:

450-715: A treaty that most states have signed. Police and civilian self-defense use is not banned in the same manner. Tear gas was used in combat by Italy in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War , by Japan in the Second Sino-Japanese War , by Spain in the Rif War and by the United States in the Vietnam War , and Israel Israel–Palestine conflict . Tear gas exposure is an element of military training programs, typically as

495-404: Is based on pepper spray which comes in small spray cans. Versions including CS are manufactured for police use. Xylyl bromide, CN and CS are the oldest of these agents. CS is the most widely used. CN has the most recorded toxicity. Typical manufacturer warnings on tear gas cartridges state "Danger: Do not fire directly at person(s). Severe injury or death may result." Tear gas guns do not have

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540-718: Is prohibited by various international treaties. During World War I , increasingly toxic and deadly lachrymatory agents were used. The short and long-term effects of tear gas are not well studied. The published peer-reviewed literature consists of lower quality evidence that do not establish causality. Exposure to tear gas agents may produce numerous short-term and long-term health effects, including development of respiratory illnesses, severe eye injuries and diseases (such as traumatic optic neuropathy, keratitis, glaucoma, and cataracts), dermatitis, damage of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems, and death, especially in cases with exposure to high concentrations of tear gas or application of

585-461: Is unclear how effective these remedies are. In particular, vinegar itself can burn the eyes and prolonged inhalation can also irritate the airways. Vegetable oil and vinegar have been reported as helping relieve burning caused by pepper spray, Kräuter suggests the usage of baking soda or toothpaste, stating that they trap the particles emanating from the gas near the airways that are more feasible to inhale. A small trial of baby shampoo for washing out

630-707: The 2019 Hong Kong protests , frontline protesters became adept at extinguishing tear gas: they formed special teams that sprang into action as soon as it was fired. These individuals generally wore protective clothing, including heat-proof gloves, or covered their arms and legs with cling film to prevent the painful skin irritation. Canisters were sometimes picked up and lobbed back at police or extinguished straight away with water, or neutralized using objects such as traffic cones. They shared information about models of 3M respirator filters which had been found to be most effective against tear gas, and where those models could be purchased. Other volunteers carried saline solutions to rinse

675-495: The 2019–20 Chilean protests various people have had complete and permanent loss of vision in one or both eyes as result of the impact of tear gas grenades. The majority (2116; 93.8%) of protestors who reported exposure to tear gas during the 2020 protests in Portland, Oregon (USA) reported physical (2114; 93.7%) or psychological (1635; 72.4%) health issues experienced immediately after (2105; 93.3%) or days following (1944; 86.1%)

720-525: The cornea can lead to a permanent loss in visual acuity . Frequent or high levels of exposure carry increased risks of respiratory illness. Venezuelan chemist Mónica Kräuter studied thousands of tear gas canisters fired by Venezuelan authorities since 2014. She concluded that the majority of canisters used the main component CS gas , but that 72% of the tear gas used was expired. She noted that expired tear gas "breaks down into cyanide oxide, phosgenes and nitrogens that are extremely dangerous". In

765-643: The early commercial self-defense spray , is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears. In addition, it can cause severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding, and blindness. Common lachrymators both currently and formerly used as tear gas include pepper spray (OC gas), PAVA spray ( nonivamide ), CS gas , CR gas , CN gas (phenacyl chloride), bromoacetone , xylyl bromide , chloropicrin (PS gas) and Mace (a branded mixture). While lachrymatory agents are commonly deployed for riot control by law enforcement and military personnel, its use in warfare

810-505: The Heywoods A 1987 song by Icehouse from their album Man of Colours Ring-name of the American professional wrestler Shawn Michaels , from 1992 onwards. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title The Heartbreak Kid . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to

855-457: The ability to create a world seen comically". May's focus on comedic honesty, backlit by pain and misfortune, stylistically influenced a new generation of films. She helped push comedy into a "golden age as the result of the rise of the semi-surreal comedy of mishap, pain, insult, and desperation". The Heartbreak Kid is a particularly Jewish story, with The Village Voice calling it "the culminating work of Hollywood's Jewish new wave". All

900-544: The affected area when possible. Immediate removal of contact lenses has also been recommended, as they can retain particles. Decontamination is by physical or mechanical removal (brushing, washing, rinsing) of solid or liquid agents. Water may transiently exacerbate the pain caused by CS gas and pepper spray but is still effective, although fat-containing oils or soaps may be more effective against pepper spray. Eyes are decontaminated by copious flushing with sterile water or saline or (with OC) open-eye exposure to wind from

945-572: The area. As with all non-lethal or less-lethal weapons , there is a risk of serious permanent injury or death when tear gas is used. This includes risks from being hit by tear gas cartridges that may cause severe bruising, loss of eyesight, or skull fracture, resulting in immediate death. A case of serious vascular injury from tear gas shells has also been reported from Iran, with high rates of associated nerve injury (44%) and amputation (17%), as well as instances of head injuries in young people. Novel findings suggest that menstrual changes are one of

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990-482: The beautiful but shallow Kelly Corcoran, a college student on holiday with her wealthy parents. When Lila is severely sunburned, Lenny quarantines her to their hotel room while he engages in a series of rendezvous with Kelly, lying to Lila about his whereabouts and making outlandish stories to explain why he was late. Lenny tells Kelly that she is the woman he has been "waiting for" all of his life, and that he just "timed it wrong". After meeting with Kelly several times over

1035-439: The character with full sincerity, he had "pretty much indelibly stamped [himself] into the moviegoing public's consciousness as a jerk". Still, he said, many viewers misread the film as an illustration of precisely Jewish annoyances, and not as critique: "The number of men who tell me how much they loved the movie and how much they identified with the character, while flattering, is also somewhat frightening". The final moments of

1080-751: The course of only three days, Lenny impulsively ends his marriage in order to pursue an indifferent Kelly, leaving Lila heartbroken after only five days of marriage. Lenny follows Kelly to her parents' home in Minnesota, where he tells Kelly he wants to marry her, to which Kelly responds that she is flattered and already has a boyfriend. A little later in Lenny's car, the two kiss. Lenny continues trying to impress Kelly, but her resentful and protective father stands in his way. Following an awkward dinner where Lenny inanely praises Midwestern produce as having "no deceit", Mr. Corcoran tells Lenny he sees through his ploy, and offers him

1125-448: The exposure. The majority (1233; 54.6%) of respondents who reported exposure to tear gas during the 2020 protests in Portland, Oregon (US) have also reported receiving or planning to seek medical or mental healthcare for their tear gas-related health issues. It has been shown that health issues associated with the exposure to tear gas are often require medical attention. TRPA1 ion channels expressed on nociceptors have been implicated as

1170-475: The eyes of those affected. Similarly, Chilean protesters of Primera Línea had specialized individuals collecting and extinguishing the tear gas grenades. Others acted as tear gas medics, and another group, the "shield-bearers," protected the protesters from the direct physical impact of the grenades. There is no specific antidote to common tear gases. At the first sign of exposure or potential exposure, masks are applied when available. People are removed from

1215-587: The film currently (as of 2022) is out of print. In 2022 it was announced the Brooklyn Academy of Music would offer a rare screening of the film. A remake of the film was released in 2007 that stars Ben Stiller , Michelle Monaghan , Malin Åkerman , Jerry Stiller , Rob Corddry , Carlos Mencia , Scott Wilson , and Danny McBride . Tear gas Tear gas , also known as a lachrymatory agent or lachrymator (from Latin lacrima  ' tear '), sometimes colloquially known as " mace " after

1260-422: The film depict Lenny failing to communicate with Kelly's gentile family. It highlights how he gave up his personal cultural traditions, and how he misses them. Having walked down the aisle to Kelly as a large cross hung overhead, Lenny sits on the couch by himself, swimming in a sea of midwestern Christianity, as listless and alienated as ever. The film has received almost universal praise from critics. As of 2024,

1305-593: The film had an approval rating of 92% at review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 60 reviews, with an average score of 7.60/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "An uproariously funny confluence of top-shelf talent, The Heartbreak Kid finds bittersweet humor in attitudes toward love and marriage in early '70s America." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Vincent Canby of The New York Times declared it to be "a first-class American comedy, as startling in its way as

1350-525: The filmmakers are Jewish: Friedman, Simon, May, the producer Edgar J. Scherick , and the composers Burt Bacharach and Hal David . The story follows Lenny Cantrow, the embodiment of the Jewish archetype of the "schlemiel" (bungler), as he dumps Lila ( Jeannie Berlin ), a "kvetchy Jew" and "sloppy, incipient yenta", for the girl of his dreams, an all-American WASP . The film is a deadpan fever dream of shiksa-chasing, taking place in what Bruce Jay Friedman dubs in

1395-445: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Heartbreak_Kid&oldid=1237436499 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages The Heartbreak Kid (1972 film) In the film, a self-absorbed salesman (Grodin) marries his girlfriend (Berlin) after

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1440-606: The most commonly reported health issues in women. While the medical consequences of the gases themselves are typically limited to minor skin inflammation , delayed complications are also possible. People with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma are particularly at risk. They are likely to need medical attention and may sometimes require hospitalization or even ventilation support . Skin exposure to CS may cause chemical burns or induce allergic contact dermatitis . When people are hit at close range or are severely exposed, eye injuries involving scarring of

1485-590: The mouth) such as swimming goggles and adapted water bottles, as well as covering as much skin as possible. Activists in United States, the Czech Republic, Venezuela and Turkey have reported using antacid solutions such as Maalox diluted with water to repel effects of tear gas attacks, with Venezuelan chemist Mónica Kräuter recommending the usage of diluted antacids as well as baking soda . There have also been reports of these antacids being helpful for tear gas, and for capsaicin-induced skin pain. During

1530-559: The movie—we really can't believe that Lenny would marry her in the first place. The overall high quality of the acting, however, does sustain the film". Variety called it a "bright, amusing saga" until the "audience is jolted by a sudden shut-off ending with no climax whatsoever". Charles Champlin of the Los Angeles Times wrote that Grodin and Berlin "bring off hugely difficult comedy assignment with great style. Amidst increasing farcical events, they both somehow manage to preserve

1575-428: The original short story as the land of "strange blonde people". The character of Lila in particular has been labelled extremely stereotypical; Film Quarterly likened her to a female Portnoy, publishing a review stating: " Philip Roth 's friendly anti-Semitism is strikingly similar to Friedman's". Some critics have expressed concerns that the movie forwards a stilted vision of the modern female Jew and implicitly asks

1620-521: The question: "Why be married to a cloying, unsophisticated, slightly overweight Jewish girl who speaks with a discernible sing-song Jewish intonation ( Yiddish influence ) when you can perhaps conquer a very Waspy-looking, knockout blonde shiksa type?" This is despite the intentions of Jeannie Berlin , who told The New York Times that she did her best to honor the character and give Lila depth: "You see, I didn't want to make that girl stupid. It would have been so easy to do Lila stupid. I don't think Lila

1665-775: The rights to The Heartbreak Kid (1972) and Sleuth (1972). The film is a black comedy, examining love and hypocrisy through a lens of pointed, subtle humor. Though it contains broad jokes, occasionally going for "laughs without shame", Elaine May is credited with emotionally grounding the film and providing "a real understanding of character" through eliciting the kind of "caustic, almost powerful humor that comes from moments of wincing recognition when human foibles are accurately captured and revealed". As another reviewer wrote in Sight & Sound , May's strength lies in her "obsessive and affectionate observations of character". May shared with her late comedy partner Mike Nichols (1931–2014)

1710-532: The site of action for CS gas , CR gas , CN gas (phenacyl chloride), chloropicrin and bromoacetone in rodent models. During World War I , various forms of tear gas were used in combat and tear gas was the most common form of chemical weapon used. None of the belligerents believed that the use of irritant gases violated the Hague Convention of 1899 which prohibited the use of "poison or poisoned weapons" in warfare. Use of chemical weapons escalated during

1755-842: The spray, but this has not been shown to be better than washing out the eyes and it may spread contamination. Anticholinergics can work like some antihistamines as they reduce lacrymation and decrease salivation, acting as an antisialagogue , and for overall nose discomfort as they are used to treat allergic reactions in the nose (e.g., itching, runny nose, and sneezing). Oral analgesics may help relieve eye pain. Most effects resulting from riot-control agents are transient and do not require treatment beyond decontamination, and most patients do not need observation beyond 4 hours. However, patients should be instructed to return if they develop effects such as blistering or delayed-onset shortness of breath. Vinegar, petroleum jelly , milk and lemon juice solutions have also been used by activists. It

1800-559: The sudden ending of the film might have been indicative of another ending that had been planned, and later noted that Fox handed out a synopsis at screenings including an ending where "as they sail for Europe on their honeymoon, Lenny makes some startling discoveries about Kelly - and The Heartbreak Kid comes to its bitingly funny end". In 2000, the film was ranked 91st in the American Film Institute 's 100 Years...100 Laughs list. Although released on DVD in 1998 and in 2002,

1845-505: The tear gases in enclosed spaces. Tear gas generally consists of aerosolized solid or liquid compounds ( bromoacetone or xylyl bromide ), not gas. Tear gas works by irritating mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs. It causes crying, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, pain in the eyes, and temporary blindness. With CS gas , symptoms of irritation typically appear after 20 to 60 seconds of exposure and commonly resolve within 30 minutes of leaving (or being removed from)

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1890-470: The war to lethal gases, after 1914 (during which only tear gas was used). The US Chemical Warfare Service developed tear gas grenades for use in riot control in 1919. Use of tear gas in interstate warfare, as with all other chemical weapons , was prohibited by the Geneva Protocol of 1925: it prohibited the use of "asphyxiating gas, or any other kind of gas, liquids, substances or similar materials",

1935-527: Was The Graduate ". Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3.5 stars out of 4 in a review that concludes: "It's a comedy, but there's more in it than that; it's a movie about the ways we pursue, possess, and consume each other as sad commodities". Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune awarded the same 3.5/4 grade and wrote that "the heavy-handed comedy undermines the serious aspect of

1980-475: Was ranked number 91 on AFI 's 100 Years... 100 Laughs , a list of the funniest American films ever made, and was remade in 2007 . In New York City, after a short courtship, emotionally shallow, self-absorbed Lenny Cantrow, a sporting goods salesman, is married to Lila, an earnest young woman who expects long-term emotional commitment from Lenny. During their honeymoon in Miami Beach , Lenny meets and pursues

2025-425: Was stupid. I think every single thing she did was justified to her... And she really was terrifically in love". For the role of Lila, Simon wanted Diane Keaton , but May thought the intended contrast between Jewish and gentile wouldn't be strong enough. Lenny's behavior as a classic nebbish Jew is thoughtless, as he leaves Lila high and dry on their honeymoon. Charles Grodin said afterwards that although he played

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