rant · moment 14 of 17
The Never Ending Story Sphinx Gate as a Gaza Metaphor
from Through The Gate | The Tim Dillon Show #369 · #369
4 min
Tim plays and narrates a clip from The Never Ending Story of a character passing through the Sphinx's gate, framing it as an absurd metaphor for Palestinians fleeing through Israeli checkpoints to eventual success in America.
- Palestinian families fleeing compared to the opening scene of The Never-Ending Story.
- Tim sets up the Sphinx gate scene: the main character must pass through confidently or face consequences.
- The metaphor: sphinxes are Israel, the young man is Palestinian, and he must navigate the gate.
- If you feel self-doubt, the sphinx's eyes open—Tim frames Israel's gate as a test of confidence.
- Palestinians who went before him fled; Israel tells them just to go through the gate to reclaim their house.
- Don't look down—that's PTSD, Tim jokes as the character attempts the passage.
- Tim escalates the bit: if you make it through, HBO gives you a comedy special, New York Times bestseller.
- Run, run—Ron Carmichael's producing, Tim urges as the bit reaches its climax.
- The Screen Actors Guild will enjoy the successful journey through the gate.
IsraelAmy SchumerRon CarmichaelThe Never-Ending Story