The Jack Benny Program1950
[Jack is convinced he can steal an upcoming leading role, which has already been promised to Vincent Price]
Jack Benny:
It looks as though I'm going to take your place in this picture.
Vincent Price:
You're taking my place? Oh, that's ridiculous, old boy.
Jack Benny:
Oh, no it isn't. You see, at rehearsal tonight you and I are both going to read the parts, and, uh, the best man will win.
Vincent Price:
The, uh, *best* man?
Jack Benny:
Yes.
Vincent Price:
Mr. Benny, when two people are involved in a statement, the comparative is used. You don't say 'the best man will win', you say 'the better man will win'.
Jack Benny:
Oh.
Vincent Price:
But when three or more people are involved, then the word 'best' is the correct adjective.
Jack Benny:
I see.
Vincent Price:
So, before we compete for this part, Mr. Benny, it might be well if you first learned to speak English.
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