Scuppering films

scupper

\ SKUHP-er \  , verb;

1. Informal.  to prevent from happening or succeeding; ruin; wreck.

2. Military.  to overwhelm; surprise and destroy, disable, or massacre.

 

Whenever I see this word, I can't help but think of those people who break up weddings when the priest says, "Is there anyone here who has any objections as to why these two should not wed?  Speak now or forever hold their peace."

 

Those people who actually object and speak up about it?  That's scuppering right there.

 

Just think of scupper like scrappy, those people or things that will do anything at any cost to prevent something from happening.  Wedding is my best example, but there are plenty of movies out there about situations that get wrecked for a good cause.  If you want to learn Hollywood examples for scuppering, check out some of these great films:

 

-Made of Honor

-Serendipity

 

That is all I can think of for now.  Happy spring everybody!