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This segment underscores themes of boundary-crossing and respect, especially concerning an elderly individual, emphasizing how certain behaviors can be perceived as assault—even when they are verbal and seemingly less overt.
Filling in the Blanks: The Basement as a Metaphor
The conversation then shifts to a peculiar explanation by Bill regarding his basement, which he apparently claims is not similar to Buffalo Bill’s infamous lair in Silence of the Lambs. The comparison is startling, as Buffalo Bill’s lair is known for captivity and cruelty. Bill asserts that women have a “great time” in his basement, a statement that appears both humorous and deeply disturbing, depending on the listener’s perspective.