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22 ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ Trivia Questions: Fake Orgasm Scene, Director’s Mom as Extra, and Improvised Pecan Pie Line

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In which iconic 1989 romantic comedy does the famous fake orgasm scene take place?

Manhattan

Manhattan

When Harry Met Sally…

When Harry Met Sally…

Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle

Annie Hall

Annie Hall

Where does the fake orgasm scene in ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ occur?

A park bench

A park bench

A New York City subway car

A New York City subway car

A crowded deli

A crowded deli

A public library

A public library

Which actress delivered the performance of the fake orgasm in the diner scene?

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Who directed the film ‘When Harry Met Sally…’?

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Nancy Meyers

Nancy Meyers

In the famous deli scene, who played the elderly woman who says, ‘I’ll have what she’s having’?

His mother

His mother

His grandmother

His grandmother

His aunt

His aunt

His sister

His sister

What was the name of the director’s mother who delivered the legendary punchline in the deli?

Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon

Estelle Reiner

Estelle Reiner

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

What exactly does the older woman say after witnessing the fake orgasm?

‘Is everything okay over there?’

‘Is everything okay over there?’

‘That’s a very enthusiastic lunch.’

‘That’s a very enthusiastic lunch.’

‘They pay her to do that?’

‘They pay her to do that?’

‘I’ll have what she’s having.’

‘I’ll have what she’s having.’

Who directed ‘When Harry Met Sally…’?

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Which famous writer is responsible for the script of ‘When Harry Met Sally…’?

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron

John Hughes

John Hughes

Larry David

Larry David

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Which actor reportedly suggested the idea for the fake orgasm scene?

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Which lead actor suggested including a fake orgasm scene to demonstrate how easily men can be fooled?

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

In the film ‘When Harry Met Sally…’, there is a line mentioning a specific type of pie used as a metaphor for a relationship difficulty. What kind of pie was it?

A cherry pie

A cherry pie

A key lime pie

A key lime pie

A pecan pie

A pecan pie

A pumpkin pie

A pumpkin pie

The famous ‘pecan pie’ line occurs during which type of scene?

The museum scene

The museum scene

The break-up scene

The break-up scene

The apartment scene

The apartment scene

The diner interaction

The diner interaction

Which actor improvised the line about the pecan pie being ‘the last thing they made’?

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Which of the following is the correct improvised line regarding the pecan pie?

‘I’ll never eat pecan pie again.’

‘I’ll never eat pecan pie again.’

‘Pecan pie is not for dessert.’

‘Pecan pie is not for dessert.’

‘But I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie.’

‘But I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie.’

‘I hate that pie.’

‘I hate that pie.’

How was the pecan pie line created?

It was suggested by a crew member.

It was suggested by a crew member.

It was written in the original draft.

It was written in the original draft.

It was a script error.

It was a script error.

It was ad-libbed on the spot.

It was ad-libbed on the spot.

What did Billy Crystal intend to convey with Harry’s ad-libbed “pecan pie” line in the museum scene?

To signal Harry’s growing romantic feelings for Sally.

To signal Harry’s growing romantic feelings for Sally.

To subtly criticize Sally’s taste in desserts.

To subtly criticize Sally’s taste in desserts.

To show Harry’s deep-seated anxiety.

To show Harry’s deep-seated anxiety.

To introduce a new running gag about food.

To introduce a new running gag about food.

In what year was ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ released?

1995

1995

1989

1989

1984

1984

1992

1992

Who are the two main actors playing Harry and Sally?

Woody Allen & Diane Keaton

Woody Allen & Diane Keaton

Billy Crystal & Meg Ryan

Billy Crystal & Meg Ryan

Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan

Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan

Billy Crystal & Carrie Fisher

Billy Crystal & Carrie Fisher

What is the real-life name of the deli in NYC where the orgasm scene was filmed?

Junior’s Cheesecake

Junior’s Cheesecake

The Carnegie Deli

The Carnegie Deli

Sardi’s Restaurant

Sardi’s Restaurant

Katz’s Delicatessen

Katz’s Delicatessen

Which of the following is true about the filming of the famous deli scene?

The deli scene was filmed in one take to remain spontaneous.

The deli scene was filmed in one take to remain spontaneous.

The deli scene took many takes to get right.

The deli scene took many takes to get right.

The deli scene was filmed entirely on a soundstage in Hollywood.

The deli scene was filmed entirely on a soundstage in Hollywood.

The actors were uncomfortable and refused to rehearse the scene.

The actors were uncomfortable and refused to rehearse the scene.

‘When Harry Met Sally…’ is famously set in which major American city?

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Boston

Boston

Chicago

Chicago

New York City

New York City

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