Aug 4, 2026 · 12 min · 9 segments
The Get Out is in cinemas right now! In this minisode I explore the Bonnie & Clyde vibe that two of the characters have in The Get Out. Who were the original Bonnie & Clyde and why do we continue to…
Nicole EngelbrechtHostThis Bonnie and Clyde trope started in Hollywood, of course, with the movie Bonnie and Clyde in 1967.
But the foundations for the idea started long before that with the very real criminal couple themselves, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
As with many stories that become legendary through Hollywood and pop culture, the couple's story and actions have taken on a different meaning over time.
The pairing has come to represent a sort of ride or die loyalty and an almost cool tale of an exhilarating spree by a criminal pairing, which is actually quite rare.
But as with all of these legends created through media, the real story is much less flashy and a lot more tragic.
This Bonnie and Clyde trope started in Hollywood, of course, with the movie Bonnie and Clyde in 1967.
But the foundations for the idea started long before that with the very real criminal couple themselves, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
As with many stories that become legendary through Hollywood and pop culture, the couple's story and actions have taken on a different meaning over time.
The pairing has come to represent a sort of ride or die loyalty and an almost cool tale of an exhilarating spree by a criminal pairing, which is actually quite rare.
But as with all of these legends created through media, the real story is much less flashy and a lot more tragic.
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