One of the popular and funnier lines from Twilight was hand picked by actor Robert Pattinson for the character of Edward Cullen.
The line was: "You'd better hold on tight, spider monkey." He chose from a list made by director Catherine Hardwicke who said the writer's strike had begun so she had to write the lines herself. The other options for the same scene included the following:
Edward: You're not scared of heights, are you?
Bella: Not that I know of...
Edward: Hold on tight...
Bella: Don't worry...
Edward: Wrap your legs around me like a spider monkey
Bella: Done.
Edward: Got a good grip? Don't let go.
(very Titanic lol)Bella: No chance of that, buddy
(watthe hell?)Edward: prepare for lift-off!
(wow that makes me think of Toy Story)I always wondered why that spider monkey line didn't seem to fit in with the movie overall, I guess now I know. After reading the other options made by the director I also now know why the writers went on strike! Clearly they are not paid enough for what they do! After all it is they who make the actors, directors and the general movie look good with good writing! Seriously, some of those lines are so bad if I were Robert I would request to make my own up just to save face!