Which joker scar story is true

This supports the fan theory even further. By Gillian Madans Published Sep 12, Share Share Tweet Email 0. Fight the Future vs. That's exactly what The Joker preys upon; this idea of rationalization. He gets off on the fact that most people want to be able to relate to another's tragedy, which in and of itself is also a twisted desire. He's there to go after Harvey but encounters a silver-haired man who refuses to flinch despite The Joker's demands. The Joker takes the moment to tell him that he reminds him of his dad, and of course he hated his dad.

Is the old man a trigger for him? We never find out because just before he presumably evokes that ominous story again, out comes Rachel Dawes Maggie Gyllenhaal who also confronts The Joker and tries to placate him. But one look at her and The Joker becomes a different person. He slicks his greasy green strands back and saunters over to her with a swagger that even startles her. It's an ever so slight reaction that compels The Joker to immediately pull out his knife again. In this split-second transition, from a wannabe bachelor to a dangerous lunatic, we catch a glimpse of a man who knows he's the freak who could never win over a woman like Rachel and is enraged by that.

So, he begins to tell her how he got these scars, the very things she is trying not to stare at as he grasps onto her. We think we're going to hear about his dad again, but it's not that story at all. There's an excellent answer here: movies. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. His father gave it to him as a child.

He gave it to himself to cheer up his wife. Improve this answer. Solomon Solomon 6 6 silver badges 9 9 bronze badges. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password.

So I took that screwdriver and gave myself a permanent makeover. Oh, that shut Robbie up all right. Honestly, every post had something interesting going on in it, so thanks to each writer who participated.

How about this: If you have other suggestions for dialogue challenges based on notable movies, post in comments. Again thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to get in touch with their inner Joker. Comment Archive. Sign in. Scott Myers Follow. Go Into The Story Follow. Written by Scott Myers Follow.