[Dune 2021] Why does Gurney need to inform Paul that “the slow blade penetrates the shield”?

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Useful for the audience, of course, but it’s probably the most well-known fact in their universe

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  2. JeremiahWuzABullfrog Avatar

    It’s easy to forget basic stuff in a live sparring situation.

  3. FX114 Avatar

    It’s a mantra, an axiom. They’re fundamental, but often repeated.

  4. MacintoshEddie Avatar

    Foundational knowledge is important. Same reason why “Is it plugged in?” remains a valid question even at the highest levels of technology.

    Amateurs might hear it a hundreds times and sill get ahead of themselves. They get excited and forget the basics.