Takes and double takes

Take. The filming of a scene without interruption.

In filmmaking, a ‘take’ is a scene shot without interruption.

On the other hand, a double take is a delayed reaction to an unusual remark or circumstance. For example, if you walk down the road dressed as Darth Vader, a passerby might glance at you, continue on their way, and then a second later, stop and turn around in surprise.

Double takes are used as a comic device in the cinema. In the clip above from Dinner at Eight, when Jean Harlow mentions she's reading a book about the future, Marie Dressler does a fabulous double take.

An interesting variation on this is a spit take, in which the double take causes the character to spit out whatever they are drinking, like this talk show host.

Epic

Epic. An extended narrative poem, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero.

Sarcasm

Sarcasm. Cutting and often ironic language. Sometimes just for humour, but often intended to hurt someone's feelings.

Posh

Posh. 1. (of people and their voices) from a high social class, e.g. "a posh accent"
2. (of places and things) expensive and of high quality e.g. "a posh restaurant"

Spitting image

Spitting image. A person who has a strong physical resemblance to another, especially to a relative, e.g. "You're the spitting image of your grandfather!" .

Mugs

Mug 1. a drinking cup, usually cylindrical and with a handle, made of a heavy material and used for hot drinks.

2. a gullible person; dupe; fool (slang)

Mugshot. a photograph of someone's face, especially one taken for police records