Ro's reaction to salt (mentioned in novel)

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fiatlux-1 — 10 years ago(March 18, 2016 09:27 PM)

Ro tells Dr. Saperstein that salt, even a few grains of it in her food, made her nauseous.
We certainly know
why
. But does anyone else wish they'd mentioned that in the film?
It would have made an ironical touch.
I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus.
Didn't he discover America?
Penfold, shush.

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molly-31 — 9 years ago(May 15, 2016 01:50 AM)

I'd have paid money to hear Ralph Bellamy say "I've had women eat paper."
Well, the city's being built and I'm winning this game. So don't interrupt us with trifles.

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Melancholy11 — 9 years ago(July 25, 2016 04:44 AM)

I don't understand why she has a reaction to salt? Can you please explain?

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fiatlux-1 — 9 years ago(August 03, 2016 10:39 PM)

Salt is considered holy. Its used in holy rituals in many religions, especially in Judaism.
So that is why salt made Rosemary nauseous when she ate it (in the novel).
I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus.
Didn't he discover America?
Penfold, shush.

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Melancholy11 — 9 years ago(August 04, 2016 08:44 PM)

Thank you for your response.

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Em0411 — 9 years ago(August 17, 2016 09:37 PM)

Yes thank you, I missed that one! Clever touch, adding that bit.
When you get up in the morning, how do you decide what shade of black to wear? (Shallow Grave)

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vfx_girl — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 12:05 AM)

Huh, who knew.

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zinabaggins — 9 years ago(November 26, 2016 07:31 PM)

That's weird. Salt is also used to make protective circles around a witch.

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fiatlux-1 — 9 years ago(December 25, 2016 10:18 PM)

Its also used in circles like that, in some rites of other religions also.
Its because demons/ the Devil/other evil spirits are supposed to be repelled by salt.
Salt is considered holy.
I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus.
Didn't he discover America?
Penfold, shush.