Jumping For That Tub of Butter

At one point in the movie Midnight (1939), Claudette Colbert mentions taking a risk for happiness and wealth and refers to it as “jumping for that tub of butter.” Since this movie was filmed in 1939, I don’t think there was any butter rationing going on yet. I assume a lifestyle referred to as a tub of butter meant the good life, the rich life or Easy Street.

In Midnight, Colbert is a down-on-her-luck dancer who has lost all her money in Monte Carlo and has landed in Paris with nothing but a gold evening gown and a plucky attitude. She meets the hero, a charming cab driver played by Don Ameche (in one of his best roles) and then ends up being a Cinderella with John Barrymore playing fairy godmother. It is hilarious and has some of the best dialogue, ever. There is a great surprise twist at the end. It would make a great Date Night movie.

And now back to the butter. If you’ve read my blog, especially my recipes, you’ll know that I love butter and cream. Not that I want to land in a tub of it, but I certainly think it makes my life better – as long as I consume it in moderation.

So what’s the life message? Take risks, but be reasonable?

What exactly does that look like? Give me a hint.

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