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Does anyone know the meaning of the movie title, Straw Dogs?

Question #18143. Asked by GRENDAL.
Last updated Nov 24 2016.

Socrates
Answer has 5 votes
Socrates

Answer has 5 votes.
I think the local bullies would be the 'Dogs', and by standing up to them and defeating them the character played by Dustin Hoffman shows that they are made of nothing but 'Straw'.

Apr 10 2002, 1:56 AM
tented
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tented

Answer has 2 votes.
I believe Straw Dogs is a very similar expression to Paper Tigers

Apr 10 2002, 8:47 AM
Jeeves
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Jeeves
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The phrase Straw Dogs comes from Chinese Taoism and refers to straw dogs made for sacrifices. The phrase is used in the verses of Lao Tzu, see link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_dog

Response last updated by satguru on Nov 24 2016.
Apr 10 2002, 8:55 AM
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