The French Connection Gender Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The French Connection.

Quote #1

CLOUDY: What for, you wanna play hide the salami with his old lady?
POPEYE: Yeah.

When Popeye suggests they tail Sal, of course the pretty lady on Sal's arm is the first (comedic) explanation.

Quote #2

POPEYE: Miss, uh can I ask you about those boots there?

No matter the decade, no matter the neighborhood, no woman walking alone in the dark wants to be consulted about her footwear. (Also, why is Popeye so into women in boots?)

Gender

Quote #3

POPEYE: That crazy kid. She locked me up with my own cuffs.

Just like calling a dude with an Afro "Haircut," calling a grown woman a "kid" seems like it might be a way to minimize a person.